Using Af To Focus - Canon EOS 5D Instruction Manual

Using AF to Focus

Selecting the AF Mode
The AF modes available are [Quick mode], [Live mode] (p.117), and
[Liveu mode] (face detection, p.118). If you want to achieve precise
focus, set the lens focus mode switch to <MF>, magnify the image, and
focus manually (p.122).
This can also be set with the AF mode menu option explained on the
preceding page.
Quick Mode:
The dedicated AF sensor is used to focus in the One-Shot AF mode
(p.79), using the same AF method as with viewfinder shooting.
Although you can focus the target area quickly, the Live View image
will be interrupted momentarily during the AF operation.
Select the AF mode.
While the Live View image is
displayed, press the <o >
button. (9)
Turn the <6> dial to select the AF
mode.
: Quick mode
: Live mode
: Liveu mode
Select the AF point.
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Press the <o > button, then
use <9> to select the AF point.
The AF point selection will change in
the direction you tilt the <9>.
If you keep tilting <9> in the same
direction, it will toggle between manual
and automatic AF point selection.
When all AF points light up, automatic
AF point selection will be set.
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