Reference Guide (PDF Edition)

Keeping the center of the sub-selector pressed, recompose
the photograph and shoot.
Do not change the distance between the camera and the
subject. If the distance to the subject changes, release the lock
and focus again at the new distance.
D Locking Focus When AF-S Is Selected for Focus Mode
Focus locks while the shutter
-release button is pressed halfway. You can also lock focus by pressing the
center of the sub-selector.
D Taking Multiple Shots at the Same Focus Distance
If you locked focus by pressing the center of the sub-selector, focus will remain locked between
shots if you keep the center of the sub-selector pressed.
If you locked focus by pressing the shutter-release button halfway, focus will remain locked if you
keep the button pressed halfway between shots.
Tip: Locking Focus with the AF‑ON Button
The AF-ON button can be used for focus in place of the shutter-release button.
When [AF-ON only] is selected for Custom Setting a6 [AF activation], focus can be initiated only
by pressing the AF-ON button; the camera will not focus when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway. Focus locks after the AF‑ON button is released. To end focus lock, press the AF‑ON button
again.
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