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Focusing applications
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The focus position can be locked. AF lock refers to locking the focus position. Be
sure to register the AF lock function to the
[
button (custom button) before use.
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“Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM
BUTTON)” (P. 113)
1
Position the AF target mark on
the desired subject and press the
[
button.
• The focus is locked, and the AF lock
mark is displayed.
• To reset the AF lock, press the
[
button again. Press the
[
button to
engage and disengage the AF lock.
2
Press the shutter button fully.
AF lock
TIPS
To save the locked focus position after
taking a picture (AF memory)
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Hold down the
[
button for more
than 1 second to display the AF memory
mark. The focus is locked while the AF
memory mark is displayed. Press the
[
button again to cancel the AF
memory.
When the AF lock was canceled even
though it was engaged
j
Do not operate any of the buttons or the
mode dial after performing the AF lock. Doing so will cancel the AF lock.
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When the camera reactivates after sleep mode, or the power or monitor is
turned off, the AF lock is canceled.
Note
• If the zoom is operated after engaging the AF lock, the picture may be out of
focus. Engage the AF lock after operating the zoom.
AF LOCK
44
1600
1600×1200
1200
SQ1
SQ1
0.0
0.0
F4.0
F4.0
1/200
1/200
AF lock mark
AF MEMORY
44
1600
1600×1200
1200
SQ1
SQ1
F4.0
F4.0
1/200
1/200
0.0
0.0
AF memory mark