72
<
A
> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene
and sets the optimum settings automatically.
It can also adjust focus
automatically on either the still or moving subject by detecting the
motion of the subject (p.75).
1
Set the Mode Dial to <
A
>.
2
Aim the AF point over the subject.
All the AF points will be used to focus,
and the camera will normally focus on
the closest object.
Aiming the center of the AF point over
the subject will make focusing easier.
3
Focus on the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway. The
lens elements will shift to focus.
X
When achieving focus, the dot inside
the AF point achieving focus flashes
briefly in red. At the same time, the
beeper will sound and the focus
indicator <
o
> in the viewfinder will
light up.
X
In low light, the AF point(s) will light
up briefly in red.
X
The built-in flash will be raised
automatically as necessary.
A
Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)
AF point
Focus indicator
If a description of the shooting mode appears in step 1, press <
0
> to hide
it (p.55).
