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Auto-focus Mode
Auto-focus mode
determines how the camera fo-
cuses when the monitor is on (
Single AF
is used
when the monitor is off regardless of the setting se-
lected for
Auto-focus mode
).
Auto-focus mode
for recording movies is also selected here.
Select from the following two options and press
.
Auto-focus Mode while Recording Movies
Autofocus while recording movies functions as follows:
•
Continuous AF
: Camera adjusts focus continuously. To prevent the sound of the camera focus-
ing from interfering with recording, select a focus mode of
Single AF
.
•
Single AF
: Movies are recorded with AF/AE locked when shutter-release button is pressed half-
way.
Press
MENU
button in
(auto shooting) mode to
select
Auto-focus mode
(
74), and then press
.
Option
Description
Continuous AF
Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutter-
release button is pressed halfway, minimizing time
needed to focus before picture is taken. Suitable for
shooting rapidly-moving subjects. Note that pictures
can be taken even when camera is not in focus;
check green (AF) lamp, focus area, or focus indicator
before shooting.
Single AF
(default setting)
Camera focuses only when shutter-release button is
pressed halfway. Note that pictures can be taken
even when camera is not in focus; check green (AF)
lamp, focus area, or focus indicator before shooting.
