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8-4 April 28, 2004
Focusing
Capturing Images in
Single AF Mode
Single AF mode is useful when you recompose a picture with the main
subject off-center.
1. Lightly press and hold the Shutter button to activate autofocus.
2. Continue lightly pressing the Shutter button until the subject is in
focus (focus priority).
When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator appears in the
viewfinder and the focus is locked.
When the focus indicator appears, the exposure values are locked
(shutter speed and aperture values).
When the subject is in focus, the focus zone’s brackets flash.
If the AF Electronic Sound is enabled (see page 5-30), an electronic
sound confirms correct focus.
When the camera is unable to focus on the subject, the focus
indicator blinks. Remove your finger from the Shutter button and
lightly press again.
3. Fully press the Shutter button to capture the image.
NOTE: If the distance between the camera and the subject changes, you
must refocus.
Capturing Images in
Continuous AF Mode
Continuous AF mode is useful for photographing moving subjects where
you may want to capture an image even before the subject is in focus.
1. Lightly press the Shutter button to activate autofocus.
If the subject is in motion, the camera focuses continuously.
The focus indicator does not appear in the viewfinder and focus lock
does not work.
2. Fully press the Shutter button to capture the image, even if the subject
is not precisely in focus.
NOTE: Depending on the situation, (for example, speed and direction of
a moving subject, the lens, and shutter speed) there is a possibility
that the picture may be out of focus.