.Autofocus
Take pictures using autofocus.
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Swipe left on the LCD monitor and then select G[AF/MF SETTING] on the secondary LCD monitor.
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Select [FOCUS MODE] and then select [SINGLE AF] or [CONTINUOUS AF] (aFocus Mode).
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Select [AF MODE] (aAutofocus Options (AF Mode)).
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Take pictures.
Focus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses.
Setting the Focus Mode
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Swipe left on the LCD monitor and then select G[AF/MF SETTING] on the secondary LCD monitor.
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Select [FOCUS MODE] on the LCD monitor.
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Choose from the following options:
Focus Mode Options
| Mode | Description |
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p [MANUAL FOCUS] |
Focus manually using the lens focus ring. Choose for manual control of focus or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (aManual Focus). |
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k [CONTINUOUS AF] |
Focus is continually adjusted to reflect changes in the distance to the subject. Use for subjects that are in motion. |
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l [SINGLE AF] |
Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choose for stationary subjects. |
Autofocus Options (AF Mode)
Change the focus area settings.
Setting the AF Mode
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Swipe left on the LCD monitor and then select G[AF/MF SETTING] on the secondary LCD monitor.
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Select [AF MODE] on the LCD monitor.
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Choose an AF mode.
AF Mode Options
Still Photography
| Mode | Description |
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| [SINGLE POINT] | Focus on the center of the screen. |
| [AREA] | Focus on one selected focus area among the nine focus areas. Tap on the LCD monitor to select a focus area (aShooting Touch Controls). |
Movie Recording
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| [MULTI] | The camera automatically selects the area to focus on. |
| [AREA] | Focus on one selected focus area among the nine focus areas. Tap on the LCD monitor to select a focus area (aShooting Touch Controls). |
Autofocus
Although the camera boasts a high-precision autofocus system, it may be unable to focus on the subjects listed below.
- Very shiny subjects such as mirrors or car bodies.
- Subjects photographed through a window or other reflective object.
- Dark subjects and subjects that absorb rather than reflect light, such as hair or fur.
- Insubstantial subjects, such as smoke or flame.
- Subjects that show little contrast with the background.
- Subjects positioned in front of or behind a high-contrast object that is also in the focus frame (for example, a subject photographed against a backdrop of highly contrasting elements).
