Owner's Manual

Table Of Contents
Focus
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Choosing an AF-area mode
AF-ar
ea mode can be selected using the [AF-area mode] items in the
i
menu, photo shooting menu, and video recording menu (0169,
0266, 0331).
At default settings, AF-area mode can also be selected by holding the
Fn2 button and rotating the sub-command dial (059).
Option Description
3
[P
inpoint
AF]
With a focus area smaller than that employed for
single-point AF, pinpoint AF is used for pinpoint focus
on a selected spot in the frame.
Focusing may be slower than with single-point AF.
Recommended for shots involving static subjects,
such as buildings, in-studio product photography, or
close-ups.
This option is only available when photo mode is
selected and [Single AF] is chosen for [Focus mode].
d
[Single-
point AF]
The camera focuses on a point selected by the user.
Use with stationary subjects.