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Applicable modes:
Taking a Still picture
• When recording using [AFF], [AFC]
–It may take time to focus on the subject when you operate the zoom from Wide to Tele
or suddenly change the subject from a distant one to a nearby one.
–Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.
–While the shutter button is pressed halfway, shake may be seen on the screen.
• Depending on the lens used, [AFF] and [AFC] may not operate. Refer to the website on
P12.
• Exit the menu after it is set.
How to set focus when taking a still picture (AFS/AFF/AFC)
Select [Focus Mode] from the [Rec] menu. (P60)
Touch the item.
• Select [Focus Mode] according to the movement of the
subject and the scene you are recording.
Item
The movement of the
subject and the scene
(recommended)
Description of settings
AFS
Subject is still
(Scenery, anniversary
photograph, etc.)
“AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”.
Focus is set automatically when the shutter
button is pressed halfway. Focus will be fixed
while it is pressed halfway.
AFF
Movement cannot be
predicted
(Children, pets, etc.)
“AFF” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus
Flexible”. In this mode, focusing is performed
automatically when the shutter button is pressed
halfway.
If the subject moves while the shutter button is
pressed halfway, the focus is corrected to match
the movement automatically.
AFC
Subject is moving
(Sport, trains, etc.)
“AFC” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus
Continuous”. In this mode, while the shutter
button is pressed halfway, focusing is constantly
performed to match the movement of the
subject. When the subject is moving, the
focusing is performed by predicting the subject
position at the time of recording. (Movement
prediction)
MF
Set the focus manually. (P96)