Selecting
the
focus
mode
You can select the focus operation mode.
Focusing ring
Set the focus mode lever to the desired mode.
,*--
Focus mode lever
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S
(~
Single-shot
AF)
The camera focuses on and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway
down. This mode is used when shooting a motionless subject.
A(mB
Automatic
AF)
This AF mode automatically switches between Single-shot AF and Continuous AF. When you
press and hold the shutter button, if the subject is motionless, the focus is locked and if the
subject is in motion, the camera continues to focus. This mode is used
in
various situations.
• You can substitute
DMF
(Direct Manual Focus) for AF-A with [AF-A setup] in the
101
Recording menu
(page 101).
C
(~
Continuous
AF)
In this mode, the camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held
halfway down. This mode is used when the subject is in motion.
• If the Wide AF area is selected, the AF area switches to match the position
of
the subject.
•
The
audio signal will not sound when the subject is in focus.