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3.5 Focus Modes
To use the Auto Focus function, both the camera body and the lens have to
be set to their respective Auto Focus modes. Auto Focus does not function
when either the camera body or the lens are set to manual focus.
To activate Auto Focus (AF), rst select AF on the focusing selector ring on
the lens. Next, adjust the Focus Mode Selector Lever to either S (single) or C
(continuously) Auto focusing on the camera. The Focus selection ring on the
lens can help you to rapidly switch between AF and M, without having to
change your grip of the camera.
The shutter release button has a two-step action. When pressed lightly it stops
at a certain point. In this manual, this position is called the “half-press” position.
When you “half-press” this button, the camera functions are activated. When
the shutter button is pressed further down, the shutter is released. This position
is called the “full-press” position.
1. Aim the camera so that the subject is within the focus frame.
2. Half-press the shutter release button, and focus will be adjusted
automatically in AF mode. As default, you can now re-compose your image
without losing the original focus setting, by moving the camera and keeping
the shutter release button half-pressed. When the focus mark lights up, the
subject is in focus.
3. When the focus mark lights up, press the shutter release button further
down to release the shutter. (The focus mark is an illuminated dot (indicated
as this • symbol) at the bottom of the viewfinder display. See the focus the
illustration circled in blue).
Out of Focus Marks
When the picture is not focused the shutter cannot be released when in
single focus mode. Either press the shutter release button again to adjust the
focus or move the camera to change the position of the focus frame. Lenses
without the focus mode selector ring will automatically be set to AF if the
camera is set to Auto Focus. Do not touch the focus ring as you may cause
internal damage to the camera Auto Focus motor.
Lenses with the Focus Mode Selector
The focus modes can be switched between automatic and manual with the
selector on the lens when the focus mode selector lever on the camera body
is set to S or C.
Normal Half-press
Release position
Full-press
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