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If you use an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite and focus cannot be
achieved with the AF-assist beam, select the center AF point.
3Selecting an AF Point
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The AF point is used for focusing.The AF point can be selected
automatically by the camera or manually by you. In the Basic Zone
modes and <Q> mode, the AF point selection is automatic only.
In the <
S
> <
R
> <
E
> <
W
> modes, the AF point can be selected
either automatically or manually.
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Automatic AF Point Selection
The camera selects the AF point automatically to match the subject.
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Manual AF Point Selection
You can select any of the seven AF points manually. This is best when
you want to focus a particular subject, or to compose a particular shot
quickly.
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Eye Control (p.43 - 49)
Select one of the seven AF points by looking at it.
Basic Procedure for AF Point Selection
1
Set the Eye Control switch to
<2>.
2
Press the <3> button. (1)
s
The current AF point will be indicated
on the LCD panel and in the
viewfinder.
3
Select the desired AF point.
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Look at the viewfinder or LCD panel
and press the <h> key.
s
Press the <h> keys on the left,
right, top, or bottom to select the left,
right, top, or bottom AF point
respectively.
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To return to shooting, press the
shutter button halfway or press the
<3> button again.