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Shooting Functions
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You can choose from the following three autofocus modes.
Setting the AF Mode
f
Auto
Switches automatically between l and k modes
according to the subject. (default setting)
• [AF Mode] is fixed to f in I (Auto Picture) mode.
• Even if f is selected, [AF Mode] is fixed to l when taking
pictures by using Live View with the mode dial set to e, K, b,
c or a.
l
Single mode
When the shutter release button is pressed halfway to focus on
the subject, the focus is locked at that position (Focus Lock). To
focus on another subject, take your finger off the shutter release
button first, then press the shutter release button halfway again.
• [AF Mode] is fixed to l in = (Portrait), s (Landscape), q
(Macro), . (Night Scene Portrait) and a (Flash Off) of Picture
mode or A (Night Scene), Q (Surf & Snow), K (Food), K
(Sunset), Z (Night Scene HDR), U (Candlelight), and E
(Museum) of H (Scene) mode.
• The AF assist light turns on as necessary. (p.127)
• Set the action priority for when the shutter release button is
pressed fully in [9. AF.S Setting] in the [A Custom Setting 2] menu
(p.89).
1 Focus-priority
The shutter cannot be released until the
subject is in focus. (default setting)
If the subject is too close to the camera,
move back and take the picture. If the
subject is difficult to focus (p.73), adjust
the focus manually. (p.134)
2
Release-priority
The shutter can be released even if the
subject is not in focus.