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Shooting Functions
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1
Turn R while pressing
6.
The AF area appears on the status
screen and LCD panel.
Proceed to Step 2 when a mode other than J or D is selected.
2
Select the desired AF point.
The AF point appears in the viewfinder.
Available operations
Memo
• When the AF point can be changed, Q appears in the viewfinder.
• You can also set the AF point with [AF Active Area] on the control
panel.
• You will hear a beep when the function of ABCD is switched by
pressing c. You can change the setting with [Sound Effects] in the
D1 menu. (w p.R29)
• To enable changing the AF point (disable the direct key operation)
any time the focusing area selection mode is set to I, E, F,
G, or H, set in [26. 4-way Controller Options] of the E4 menu.
(w p.R42)
• Some AF points cannot be selected depending on the lens or
accessories used. (p.28)
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)
J
Auto (27 AF
Points)
Out of the 27 AF points, the camera automatically
selects the optimum focusing area. (Default setting)
I Zone Select
Out of the selected 9 AF points, the camera
automatically selects the optimum focusing area.
E Select
Sets the focusing area to the user selected point
from 27 points.
F
Expanded
Area AF (S)
Sets the focusing area to the user selected point from
27 points. When the subject happens to move out of
the selected focusing area after being focused, 8
peripheral points are used as back-up points.
Not available in x mode.
G
Expanded
Area AF (M)
Sets the focusing area to the user selected point from
27 points. When the subject happens to move out of
the selected focusing area after being focused, 24
peripheral points are used as back-up points.
Not available in x mode.
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H
Expanded
Area AF (L)
Sets the focusing area to the user selected point from
27 points. When the subject happens to move out of
the selected focusing area after being focused, 26
peripheral points are used as back-up points.
Not available in x mode.
D Spot
Sets the focusing area to the center of the 27
points.
ABCD Changes the AF point.
E Returns the AF point to the center.
c Switches the function of the arrow keys (ABCD) to
that for Change AF Point or the direct key operation.
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