User Guide
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Single Autofocus Mode (S)
This mode uses the focus-priority mechanism. The shutter can be
released when the focus mark • in the viewnder is illuminated. This
mode is suited for still subjects. Focus is locked when the focus mark
• is illuminated in the viewnder’s LCD.
The shutter cannot be released if the subject is not in focus (if the focus
mark • does not illuminate). To take another photo with a different
composition, take your nger off the shutter release button then re-
press the shutter release button again.
Continuous Autofocus Mode (C)
In this mode shutter release has priority to focusing. The shutter can
be released regardless of whether the focus mark • in the viewnder’s
display is illuminated. Focus is adjusted continuously while the shutter
release button is half-pressed. This mode is suited for moving subjects.
Focus is not locked even if the focus mark is lit. The shutter can be
released even if the focus mark is not lit.
Lenses with the Focus Mode Selector
The focus modes can be switched between automatic and manual with
the selector on the lens when the focus mode selector lever on the
camera body is set to S or C.
3.6 Using Focus Lock and Infrared Focusing
Use the focus lock when the your intended focus point is not within
the focus frame. In such cases where a subject is not located in the
center of a frame, use the focus lock function to lock the focus before
releasing the shutter.
1. Set the focus mode selector lever to S or C.
Put the subject in the focus frame and half press the shutter release button.