Canon 5D Mark III Camcorder User Manual


 
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Using AF to Focus
3
Select the AF point.
The AF point selection will change in
the direction you tilt the <9>. If you
press <9> straight down, the center
AF point (or center Zone) will be
selected.
You can also use the <
6
> and <
5
>
dials to select the AF point. The <
6
>
dial selects an AF point in the horizontal
direction, and the <
5
> dial selects an
AF point in the vertical direction.
4
Focus the subject.
Aim the AF point over the subject and
press the shutter button halfway.
X The Live View image will turn off, the
reflex mirror will go back down, and
AF will be executed. (No picture is
taken.)
X When focus is achieved, the beeper
will sound and the Live View image
will reappear.
X The AF point used to focus will light
up in green.
X If focus is not achieved, the AF point
will blink in orange.
5
Take the picture.
Check the focus and exposure, then
press the shutter button completely to
take the picture (p.198).
You cannot take a picture during autofocusing. Take the picture while the
Live View image is displayed.