F: Selecting The Af Mode - Canon EOS 5D Mark III Instruction Manual

f: Selecting the AF ModeN
You can select the AF mode to suit the shooting conditions or subject.
In the <A> mode, "AI Focus AF" is set automatically.
In the d/s/f/a/F shooting modes, AF is also possible by pressing
the <p> button.
One-Shot AF for Still Subjects
Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button
halfway, the camera will focus only once.
When focus is achieved, the AF point that achieved focus will be
displayed, and the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder will
also light up.
With evaluative metering, the exposure setting will be set at the
same time focus is achieved.
While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the focus will be
locked. You can then recompose the shot if desired.
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On the lens, set the focus mode
1
switch to <AF>.
Press the <o> button.
2
Select the AF mode.
3
While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <6> dial.
X: One-Shot AF
9: AI Focus AF
Z: AI Servo AF
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