Reference Manual (complete instructions)

Shooting Features

Focusing

Focus Lock

Use focus lock to capture creative compositions even when the focus area is set to the

center of the frame.

1 Position the subject in the

center of the frame and

press the shutter-release

button halfway.

• The camera focuses on the subject

and the focus area is displayed in

green.

• Exposure is also locked.

2 Without lifting your finger,

recompose the picture.

• Make sure to maintain the same distance

between the camera and the subject.

3 Press the shutter-release button all the

way down to take the picture.

C Moving the Focus Area to the Desired Position

In A, B, C, or D shooting mode, the focus area can be moved using the multi selector by

setting AF area mode (A140) in the shooting menu to one of the manual options.

C Using the g (AE-L/AF-L) Button

You can also use the g button to lock the exposure or focus instead of pressing and

holding the shutter-release button halfway (A171).

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