Canon D60 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Automatic Depth-of-Field AE
When taking pictures of large groups or landscapes, the EOS D60 can automatically achieve a
sharp focus over a wide depth of field. All the subjects covered by the AF points, from those
close to the camera to those far away from the camera, can be taken clearly.
In <
> mode, the shutter speed and aperture value cannot be changed freely. If the
camera selects a slow shutter speed, the use of a tripod is recommended.
Automatic depth-of-field AE cannot be used if the lens’ focus mode switch is set to <MF>
(or <M> on older lenses). Set the switch to <AF>.
stands for Auto-Depth of field.
1
Set the Mode Dial to < >.
2
Focus the picture.
Place an AF point over the subject and
press the shutter button down halfway. (
4
)
The focus will be sharp between the
subjects where the AF points flashes in red.
You can check the depth of field beforehand
while the exposure is displayed. (73)
In the example shown on the left, sharp
focus will be attained between the left-most
person and right-most person.
3
Check the display, then take the
picture.
If the aperture value is not blinking, the
exposure is correct.
Press the shutter button down fully.
If the aperture value is blinking, the exposure level is correct but the desired depth
of field cannot be achieved. Either use a wide-angle lens or move farther from the
subject.
Regardless of the AF mode setting, ONE-SHOT AF will take effect.
If you use a flash, the result will be the same as using <
> (Program AE) mode
with flash.