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The Shooting Menus
AF/MF SETTING (Still Photography)
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If Y AUTO selected for AUTO MODE SETTING, the camera will
automatically select the subject when the mode dial is in the AUTO
position.
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A single subject of the chosen type detected in or near the focus area
will be marked with a white frame.
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If multiple subjects are detected in the focus area, the camera will
select one automatically.
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You can choose a di erent subject by tapping the display to repo-
sition the focus area. The focus stick (focus lever) can also be used if
z WIDE is selected for AF MODE.
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When DIRECT AF POINT SELECTION or EDIT FOCUS AREA is cho-
sen for D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING> FOCUS LEVER SETTING >
TILT o, you can also switch subjects using the focus stick (focus lever)
or (during view nder photography) touch controls (P 25).
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If the selected subject leaves the frame, the camera will wait a set
time for its return and consequently the white frame may sometimes
appear in locations where no subject of the chosen type is seen.
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Depending on shooting conditions, subject detection may be sus-
pended at the close of burst shooting.
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Subjects can be detected with the camera in vertical or horizontal
orientation.
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Subject detection options can also be accessed via shortcuts
(P 308).
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