Af Frame Selection; Focus Mode - Olympus EVOLT E-510 Instruction Manual

AF frame selection

Normally, the camera measures the distance to the subject using the 3 AF frames in the
viewfinder and selects the most appropriate point. This function allows you to select only one
AF frame.
[AUTO] or P ([AUTO])
Focuses using the 3 AF frames.
Q
Focuses using the left AF frame.
R
Focuses using the center AF frame.
S
Focuses using the right AF frame.
Direct button
P Control dial
Control panel screen
i p: AF AREA i
Menu
MENU [X] P

Focus mode

The following three focus modes are available with this camera.
You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode. g "Simultaneous
use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)" (P. 51), "Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and
MF mode (C-AF+MF)" (P. 51)
S-AF (single AF)
Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
If focusing fails, release your finger from the shutter button and press it halfway again. This
mode is suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects with limited movement.
Press the shutter button halfway.
• When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up.
• A beep sound is output when the subject is in focus.
C-AF (continuous AF)
The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button
remains pressed halfway. When the subject is in motion, the
camera focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement
(Predictive AF). Even if the subject moves or you change the
composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to
focus.
AF AREA
MENU button
Viewfinder
Center AF frame
Left AF frame
Right AF frame
Control dial
P button
i button
AF confirmation
mark
Viewfinder
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