User Guide

3.5 Autofocus Modes

To use the Auto Focus function, both the camera body and the lens

have to be set to their respective Auto Focus modes. Auto Focus does

not function when either the camera body or the lens are set to manual

focus.

To activate Auto Focus (AF), rst select AF on the focusing selector

ring on the lens. Next, adjust the Focus Mode Selector Lever to either

S (single) or C (continuous) Auto focusing on the camera. The Focus

selection ring on the lens can help you to rapidly switch between AF

and M, without having to change your grip of the camera.

The shutter release button has a two-step action. When pressed lightly

it stops at a certain point. In this manual, this position is called the “half-

press” position. When you “half-press” this button, the camera functions

are activated. When the shutter button is pressed further down, the

shutter is released. This position is called the “full-press” position.

1. Aim the camera so that the subject is within the focus frame.

2. Half-press the shutter release button, and focus will be adjusted

automatically in AF mode. As default, you can now re-compose your

image without losing the original focus setting, by moving the camera

and keeping the shutter release button half-pressed. When the focus

mark lights up, the subject is in focus.

3. When the focus mark lights up, press the shutter release button

further down to release the shutter. (The focus mark is an illuminated dot

(indicated as this • symbol) at the bottom of the viewfinder display.

See the focus the illustration circled in blue).

Out of Focus Marks 

When the picture is not focused the shutter cannot be released when

in single focus mode. Either press the shutter release button again to

adjust the focus or move the camera to change the position of the focus

frame. Lenses without the focus mode selector ring will automatically

be set to AF if the camera is set to Auto Focus. Do not touch the focus

ring as you may cause internal damage to the camera Auto Focus

motor.

Normal Half-press

Release position

Full-press