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Autofocus
The Focus-Point Display
The focus-point display varies with the option selected for AF
mode.
N
Focus frames are shown by small squares (
), focus zones by the large
squares.
AF mode
AF mode
r
r
SINGLE POINT
SINGLE POINT
y
y
ZONE
ZONE
z
z
WIDE/TRACKING
WIDE/TRACKING
Number of points avail-
able can be selected using
G
AF/MF SETTING
>
NUMBER OF FOCUS
POINTS
.
Choose from zones with
7 × 7, 5 × 5, or 3 × 3 focus
points.
Position focus frame over
subject you want to track.
Autofocus
Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be
unable to focus on the subjects listed below.
•
Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies.
•
Subjects photographed through a window or other refl ective object.
•
Dark subjects and subjects that absorb rather than refl ect light, such as
hair or fur.
•
Insubstantial subjects, such as smoke or fl ame.
•
Subjects that show little contrast with the background.
•
Subjects positioned in front of or behind a high-contrast object that is
also in the focus frame (for example, a subject photographed against a
backdrop of highly contrasting elements).
Summary of Contents for 600021360
Page 1: ...Owner s Manual BL00005035 200 EN ...
Page 21: ...1 Before You Begin ...
Page 38: ...18 1 Before You Begin LCD Monitor Standard indicators No indicators Info display ...
Page 47: ...27 First Steps ...
Page 63: ...43 Basic Photography and Playback ...
Page 69: ...49 Movie Recording and Playback ...
Page 76: ...56 MEMO ...
Page 77: ...57 Taking Photographs ...
Page 117: ...97 The Shooting Menus ...
Page 187: ...167 Playback and the Playback Menu ...
Page 212: ...192 MEMO ...
Page 213: ...193 The Setup Menus ...
Page 258: ...238 MEMO ...
Page 259: ...239 Shortcuts ...
Page 271: ...251 Peripherals and Optional Accessories ...
Page 288: ...268 MEMO ...
Page 289: ...269 Connections ...
Page 301: ...281 Technical Notes ...
Page 339: ...319 MEMO ...