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2 Choose a focus mode.
To choose an autofocus mode, rotate the focus-
mode selector to AF, and then press the AF-mode
button and rotate the main command dial until
the desired mode is displayed in the monitor.
To use manual focus, rotate the focus-mode selector to M and proceed to Step 6
after focusing as described on page 55.
3 Choose an AF-area mode.
To choose an AF-area mode, press the AF-mode
button and rotate the sub-command dial until
the desired mode is displayed in the monitor.
Mode Description
AF-S
Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks
when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
AF-F
Full time-servo AF: For moving subjects. Camera
focuses continuously until shutter-release button
is pressed. Focus locks when shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
Mode Description
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Face-priority AF: The camera automatically detects
and focuses on portrait subjects facing the
camera.
Use for portraits.
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Wide-area AF: Use for hand-held shots of
landscapes and other non-portrait subjects.
Use
the multi selector to select the focus point.
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Normal-area AF: Use for pin-point focus on a
selected spot in the frame.
A tripod is
recommended.
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Subject-tracking AF: Track a selected subject as it
moves through the frame.
A Live View AF and AF-Area Modes
The AF and AF-area modes for live view can also be
chosen using Custom Setting a8 (Live view/movie
AF; 0 211).
Focus-mode selector
A
F-mode
button
Main command dia
l
Monitor
A
F-mode
button
Sub-command dia
l
Monitor