Canon EOS 50D - AF: Selecting the AF Mode

AF: Selecting the AF Mode*
Select the AF mode suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In the
Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF mode
is set automatically.
1 On the lens, set the focus mode
switch to <AF>.
Set
the Mode Dial to a Creative
Zone mode.
Press
the < AF • DRIVE> button. (06)
One-Shot AF for Still Subjects
Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button
halfway, the camera will focus only once.
• When focus is achieved, the AF point which achieved focus will flash
in red I and the focus confirmation light <. > in the viewfinder will
also light.
• With evaluative metering, the exposure setting will be set at the
same time focus
is achieved.
• While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the focus will be
locked.
You can then recompose the shot if desired.
•
In the Creative Zone modes, AF is also possible by pressing the
<AF-ON> button.
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