Operation Manual

Focusing applications
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Advanced shooting functions
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Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [AF ILLUMINATOR] [ON] /
[OFF] g“Menus” (P.17)
This feature is for locking the focus easily. Register the AF lock function to the
x button. g“Custom button” (P.119)
1 Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus
on and press the x button.
• The focus is locked and the AF lock mark is displayed.
• To reset AF lock, press the x button again to cancel AF lock. Each
time you press the x button, AF lock is alternately engaged and
canceled.
2 Press the shutter button fully.
Note
• When taking close-ups at less than 80 cm (2.6 ft.), the AF illuminator lights but
the subject may not be in focus.
AF lock
When the x button is pressed When focus is locked
Mode dial
Mode dial
1/1000
1/1000
F2.8
F2.8
AF LOCK
0.0
0.0
3072 2304
3072 2304
HQ
HQ
30
30
30
1/1000
1/1000
F2.8
F2.8
0.0
0.0
3072 2304
3072 2304
HQ
HQ
30
30
30
AF lock mark