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C-AF (continuous AF)
The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. When the
subject is in motion, the camera focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement
(Predictive AF). Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the
camera continues trying to focus.
Press the shutter button halfway and keep it in this position.
• When the subject is in focus and locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up.
• The AF target does not light up, even when the subject is in focus.
• The camera repeats focusing. Even if the subject moves or even if you change the
composition of the picture, focusing is tried continuously.
• A beep sound is output when the subject is in focus. The beep sound is not output after the
third continuous AF operation, even when the subject is in focus.
MF (manual focus)
This function allows you to manually focus on any subject.
Adjust the focus using the focus ring.
To change the rotational direction of the focus ring:
j
You can select the rotational direction of the focus ring to suit your preference for how the lens
adjusts to the focusing point.
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“FOCUS RING” (P. 87)
For information on whether the subject is in focus (Focus aid):
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When you focus the lens on a subject manually (by turning the focus ring), the AF confirmation
mark lights. When
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is set with
[AF AREA]
, AF confirmation lights up if the subject is in focus at
the center AF target.
Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)
This function allows you to fine-adjust the focus manually by turning the focus ring after AF is
performed in the S-AF mode. When the shutter button is not pressed, MF operation is available.
• You can fine-adjust the focus with the focus ring if you have pressed the shutter button
halfway and AF is confirmed.
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Notes
• If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting the focus with the focus ring, the AF is
activated and your adjustments are canceled.
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Focus ring
