Reference Guide (PDF Edition)

Option Description
AF-F [Full-time AF]
The camera adjusts focus continuously in response to subject
movement or changes in composition.
When you pr
ess the shutter-release button halfway to focus, the
focus point will turn from red to green and focus will lock.
This option is only available in video mode.
MF [Manual focus]
Focus manually (
0 122). The shutter can be released whether or not
the subject is in focus.
D Cautions: Autofocus
The camera may be unable t
o focus if:
the subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame,
the subject lacks contrast,
the subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness,
the focus point includes night-time spot lighting or a neon sign or other light source that
changes in brightness,
flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, sodium-vapor, or similar lighting,
a cross (star) filter or other special filter is used,
the subject appears smaller than the focus point, or
the subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e.g., blinds or a row of windows in a
skyscraper).
The display may brighten or darken while the camera focuses.
The focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus.
The camera may take longer to focus when lighting is poor.
Tip: Low-Light AF
For improved focus when shooting under low light, select [ON] for Custom Setting d10 [Starlight view
(photo Lv)]. This option takes effect only in photo mode.
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