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ADVANCED SETTINGS
Auto Focus and Macro Focus Shooting Tips
Changing the Auto Focus Area
Use the following procedure to change the metering area used
for Auto Focus (AF).
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area” and then
press [X].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you
want and then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this
setting:
Use a small area in the center of the
screen for metering
• This setting is best when you want to
use focus lock (page 119).
Spot
When the shutter button is half-pressed,
have the camera automatically select
one or more of nine possible focus
frames
• If the camera is able to focus on
multiple points, all applicable focus
frames turn green.
Multi
Half-pressing the shutter button focuses
the subject and also starts a focus
tracking operation that keeps the focus
frame on the subject as it moves.
Tracking
To do this:
Select this
setting: