Operating Manual

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Shooting
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Set the focus mode switch to v or
w.
The autofocus method for shooting with the viewfinder differs
from that for shooting with Live View.
t Memo
• You can use the I button to focus
on the subject. The I button
operation can be set in [Button
Customization] of the A4 menu.
(p.78)
1 Turn Q while pressing
b.
Setting the Focus Method
Shooting with
the viewfinder
TTL phase-matching autofocus:
Select from x, y, or z mode
which enables automatically switching
between x and y.
Set the focusing area by selecting an AF
point. (p.45)
Faster autofocus performance than the
contrast detection AF is possible.
Shooting with
Live View
Contrast detection AF:
Face Detection and Tracking are available.
(p.46)
AF
MF
Setting the AF Mode when Shooting
with the Viewfinder
v
x
Single mode
When the shutter release button is pressed
halfway and the subject comes into focus,
the focus is locked at that position.
The AF assist light turns on as necessary.
y
Continuous
mode
The subject is kept in focus by continuous
adjustment while the shutter release button
is pressed halfway.
P appears in the viewfinder when the
subject comes into focus.
The shutter can be released even if the
subject is not in focus.
z
Auto-select
mode
Switches automatically between x and
y modes according to the subject.
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