Live Mode - Canon EOS 50D Instruction Manual

Live Mode

The image sensor is used to focus. Although AF is possible with the
Live View image displayed, the AF operation will take longer than
with Quick mode. Also, achieving focus may be more difficult than with
Quick mode.
AF point
Display the Live View image.
1
Press the <A> button.
The Live View image will appear on
the LCD monitor.
The AF point < > will appear.
You can use <9> to move the AF
point to where you want to focus (it
cannot go to the edges of the picture).
If you press <9> straight down, the
AF point will return to the center.
Focus the subject.
2
Aim the AF point over the subject,
and hold down the <p> button.
When focus is achieved, the AF point
will turn green and the beeper will
sound.
If focus is not achieved, the AF point
will turn red.
Take the picture.
3
Check the focus and exposure, then
press the shutter button to take the
picture (p.118).
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