Selecting The Af Mode - Canon EOS Rebel XT Instruction Manual

AF
Selecting the AF Mode*
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The AF mode is the autofocusing operation method. Three AF modes
are provided. One-Shot AF is suited for still subjects, while AI Servo AF
is for moving subjects. And AI Focus AF switches from One-Shot AF to
AI Servo AF automatically if the still subject starts moving. In the Basic
Zone modes, the optimum AF mode is set automatically.
Set the lens focus mode switch to
<AF>.
(p.25)
Press the
<
~ AF>
button.
The [AF mode] menu will appear.
Select the AF mode.
Press the <
~T
> key to select the
desired setting, then press <
8
>.
ONE SHOT:
One-Shot AF
AI FOCUS :
AI Focus AF
AI SERVO :
AI Servo AF
When you press the shutter button
halfway, the LCD panel will display an
arrow
<.
> next to the current AF
mode,
Although you can still set the AF mode while the lens focus mode switch
is set to <MF>, the AF mode will not take effect during manual focus,
If an Extender (optional) is attached and the maximum aperture of the
lens is f/5.6 or smaller, AF will not be possible. For details, see the
Extender's instructions.
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<AF> stands for Auto Focus, and <MF> is Manual Focus.
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