User Manual

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54 Basic Settings

AF-C

Continuous

For moving subjects. The camera focuses

continuously while the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway; if the subject moves, the camera will

predict the final distance to the subject and adjust

focus as necessary. At default settings, the shutter can

be released whether or not the subject is in focus

(release priority).

AF-F

Full-time

The camera adjusts focus continuously in response to

subject movement or changes in composition. Focus

locks when the shutter-release button is pressed

halfway. This option is only available in movie mode.

Manual

focus

Focus manually (0 60). The shutter can be released

whether or not the subject is in focus.

D Autofocus

The display may brighten or darken while the camera focuses and the

focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is

unable to focus. The camera may be unable to focus in the following

situations:

• The subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame

• The subject lacks contrast

• The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting

brightness, or includes spot lighting or a neon sign or other light

source that changes in brightness

• Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor,

sodium-vapor, or similar lighting

• A cross (star) filter or other special filter is used

• The subject appears smaller than the focus point

• The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e.g., blinds

or a row of windows in a skyscraper)

D Turning the Camera Off

The focus position may change if you turn the camera off and then on

again after focusing.

A Low-Light AF

For improved focus when lighting is poor, select AF-S and choose On for

Custom Setting a11 (Low-light AF).

Option Description