Fix the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway (AFS)
Set the focus mode dial to [AFS].
"AFS" is an abbreviation of "Auto Focus Single". The focus is
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fixed when you press the shutter button halfway.
Normally use the [AFS].
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Focus during the burst is fixed at the first picture. Refer to
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P64 for details.
This mode allows you to compose a picture more easily by continuously focusing on the
movement of the subject while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
When taking pictures of a moving subject, the camera predicts the movement of the
subject and focuses on it. (motion prediction)
Set the focus mode dial to [AFC].
"AFC" is an abbreviation of "Auto Focus Continuous". The
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camera is continuously focusing on the subject while the
shutter button is pressed halfway.
It may take time to focus on the subject if you rotate the zoom
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ring from Wide to Tele or suddenly change the subject from a
distant one to a nearby one.
Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to
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focus on the subject.
Focusing will continue even after the shutter button is pressed during the burst. Refer to P64 for
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details.
Refer to the [PRE AF] of [CUSTOM MENU] menu item (P106) to adjust the focus before
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pressing the shutter button halfway.
When the subject is dark, the operation, in which focus is adjusted only once, is performed.
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Set the focus mode dial to [MF].
For details, refer to P72.
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Continuously focusing on a subject (AFC)
Take a picture with manual focus (MF)
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