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mode selector lever of the camera body is set at “S” or “C”, you can
change focus modes between automatic and manual with the selector
of the lens.
To use the auto focus function, both the camera body and the lens have
to be set in the auto focus mode.
When either the camera body or the lens is set in the manual focus
mode, auto focus does not function.
See the instruction manual for each lens for the way to switch focus
modes on the lens.
Single focus mode (S)
This mode uses the focus-priority mechanism. The shutter can be
released when the focus mark in the viewnder is lit. This mode is
suited for still subjects. Focus is locked when the focus mark lights in
the viewnder’s LCD.
The shutter cannot be released if the subject is not in focus (if the focus
mark does not light).
To take another photo with a different composition, take your nger
off the shutter release button then re-press the shutter release button
again.
Continuous focus mode (C)
In this mode shutter release has priority to focusing. The shutter can be
released regardless of whether the focus mark in the viewnder’s LCD
is lit. Focus is adjusted continuously while the shutter release button is
half-pressed. This mode is suited for moving subjects.
Focus is not locked even if the focus mark is lit.
The shutter can be released even if the focus mark is not lit.