Pentax K-70 Operating Manual page 64

AF Mode
1
Select an autofocus mode in [AF Mode] on the
[AF with Viewfinder] screen.
Switches automatically between x
z
(Auto-select and y modes according to the
mode) subject.
3
When 0 is pressed halfway and the
subject comes into focus, the focus is
x
(Single mode) locked at that position.
The AF assist light turns on as necessary.
The subject is kept in focus by continuous
adjustment while 0 is pressed
y
(Continuous halfway.
mode) The shutter can be released even if the
subject is not in focus.
2
Press E.
3
Press F twice.
The camera returns to standby mode.
t Memo
• In S mode, the autofocus mode is fixed to x or y
depending on the selected scene mode. (p.118)
• In R mode, the autofocus mode is fixed to z.
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AF Active Area (AF Point)
1
Select a focusing area selection mode in [AF
Active Area] on the [AF with Viewfinder] screen.
Out of the 11 AF points, the camera
Auto
automatically selects the optimum
6
(11 AF Points)
focusing area.
Out of the 5 AF points, the camera
Auto
automatically selects the optimum
7
(5 AF Points)
focusing area.
Sets the focusing area to the user
9 Select
selected point from 11 points.
Sets the focusing area to the user
selected point from 11 points. When
the subject happens to move out of
Expanded
the selected focusing area after
8
Area AF
being focused, 8 peripheral points
are used as back-up points.
Not available in x mode.
Sets the focusing area to the center
D Spot
of the 11 points.
2
Press E.
3
Press F twice.
The camera returns to standby mode.
If you selected 9 or 8 in Step 1, proceed to Step 4.