Reference Guide (PDF Edition)

The focus mode can be selected using the [Focus mode] item
in the i
menu, photo shooting menu, or video recording menu
(
0 75, 0 417, 0 507).
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Focus Mode
Control how the camera focuses.
Choosing a Focus Mode
Option Description
AF‑S [Single AF
]
Use with stationary subjects. When you press the shutter-release
button halfway t
o focus, the focus point will turn from red to green
and focus will lock. If the camera fails to focus, the focus point will
flash red and the shutter release will be disabled.
At default settings, the shutter can only be released if the camera is
able to focus (focus priority).
AF‑C [Continuous AF]
Use for shots of athletes and other moving subjects. The camera
adjusts focus continuously in response to changes in the distance to
the subject while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
At default settings, the shutter can be released whether or not the
subject is in focus (release priority).
AF‑F [Full-time AF]
The camera adjusts focus continuously in response to subject
movement or changes in composition.
When you press the shutter-release button halfway to focus, the
focus point will turn from red to green and focus will lock.
This option is only available in video mode.
MF [Manual focus]
Focus manually (
0 128). The shutter can be released whether or not
the subject is in focus.
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