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Shooting Functions
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Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to. The default setting is
N (Auto).
The selected AF point lights red in the viewfinder. (Superimpose AF Area)
• Setting cannot be changed in Picture mode and H mode (p.79).
• k (Continuous mode) can be set when the mode dial is set to e, K, b,
c, a or p. The autofocus mode is set to k in \ (Moving Object) of
Picture mode or C (Kids) or E (Pet) of H mode.
•In l (Single mode), the focus is locked (focus lock) while the focus
indicator ] is displayed in the viewfinder. To focus on another subject, take
your finger off the shutter release button first.
• During \ (Moving Object) mode, when the H mode is set to C (Kids) or
E (Pet) or when k (Continuous mode) is set, focus is adjusted
continuously, tracking the moving object as long as the shutter release button
is kept pressed halfway.
• The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in l (Single
mode). If the subject is too close to the camera, move back and take the
picture. Adjust the focus manually if the subject is difficult to focus (p.60).
(p.109)
•In l (Single mode), press the shutter release button halfway. The built-in
flash will discharge automatically several times, enabling the autofocus to
focus on the subject more easily if the subject is in a dark area and the built-
in flash is available.
• Regardless if the camera is set to l (Single mode) or k (Continuous
mode), the camera automatically tracks the subject if it is determined to be a
moving object.
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)
N
Auto
The camera selects the optimum AF point even if the
subject is not centered.
S
Select
Sets the focusing area to one of the eleven points in the AF
area.
O
Center Sets the focusing area to the center of the viewfinder.