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Focus mode
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S-AF (single AF) shooting
Focusing is performed once when the shutter
button is pressed halfway.
If focusing fails, release your finger from the
shutter button and press it halfway again. This
mode is suitable for taking pictures of non-
moving subjects or subjects with limited
movement.
1
Press the shutter button halfway.
•
When the focus is locked, the AF
confirmation mark lights up.
•
A beep sound is output when the subject is in
focus.
2
Press the shutter button all the way.
Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)
This function allows you to fine-adjust focus manually by turning the focus ring
after AF is performed in the S-AF mode.
1
Press the shutter button halfway to
use AF.
•
When the focus is locked, the AF
confirmation mark lights up.
2
Fine-adjust the focus using the
focus ring, while keeping the
shutter button pressed halfway.
3
Press the shutter button all the
way to take the picture.
Notes
•
If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting focus with the focus ring,
the AF is activated and your adjustments are canceled.
AF
confirmation
mark
Viewfinder
Focus ring
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