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Adjust focus settings.

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[FOCUS AREA]

Choose the focus area for autofocus, manual focus, and focus zoom.

[AF MODE]

Choose the AF mode for focus modes [S] and [C].

Option	Description
r [SINGLE POINT]	The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus point. The number of focus points available can be selected using G[AF/MF SETTING] > [NUMBER OF FOCUS POINTS]. Use for pin-point focus on a selected subject.
y [ZONE]	The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus zone. Focus zones include multiple focus points, making it easier to focus on subjects that are in motion.
z [WIDE/ TRACKING]	In focus mode [S], the camera automatically focuses on high-contrast subjects; the areas in focus are shown in the display. In focus mode [C], the camera tracks focus on the subject in the selected focus point while the shutter button is pressed halfway. The camera may be unable to focus on small objects or subjects that are moving rapidly.
j [ALL]	Rotate the rear command dial in the focus-point selection display (aSelecting a Focus Point、The Focus-Point Display) to cycle through AF modes in the following order: r[SINGLE POINT], y[ZONE], and z[WIDE/TRACKING].

[AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS]

Option	Description
[SET 1 MULTI PURPOSE]	A standard tracking option that works well with the typical range of moving subjects.
[SET 2 IGNORE OBSTACLES & CONTINUE TO TRACK SUBJECT]	The focus system attempts to track the chosen subject. Choose with subjects that are hard to keep in the focus area or if other objects are likely to enter the focus area with the subject.
[SET 3 FOR ACCELERATING/DECELERATING SUBJECT]	The focus system attempts to compensate for subject acceleration or deceleration. Choose for subjects prone to rapid changes in velocity.
[SET 4 FOR SUDDENLY APPEARING SUBJECT]	The focus system attempts to focus quickly on subjects entering the focus area. Choose for subjects that appear abruptly or when rapidly switching subjects.
[SET 5 FOR ERRATICALLY MOVING & ACCEL./DECEL. SUBJECT]	Choose for hard-to-track subjects prone not only to sudden changes in velocity but also to large movements front to back and left to right.
[SET 6 CUSTOM]	Adjust [TRACKING SENSITIVITY], [SPEED TRACKING SENSITIVITY], and [ZONE AREA SWITCHING] to suit your preferences based on the values for Sets 1–5 (aFocus Tracking Options, Custom Focus Tracking Options).

Focus Tracking Options

The individual parameters that are part of a focus tracking set are described below.

[TRACKING SENSITIVITY]

[SPEED TRACKING SENSITIVITY]

Options
[0]	[1]	[2]

[ZONE AREA SWITCHING]

Option	Description
[FRONT]	Zone AF assigns priority to the subjects closest to the camera.
[AUTO]	The camera locks focus on the subject at the center of the zone and then switches focus areas as necessary to track it.
[CENTER]	Zone AF assigns priority to subjects in the center of the zone.

Custom Focus Tracking Options

Follow the steps below to adjust settings for Set 6.

1. Select [AF-C CUSTOM SETTINGS] > [SET 6 CUSTOM].

   

2. Highlight items using the focus stick (focus lever) and rotate the front command dial to change. To reset settings to their original values, press the [DRIVE/DELETE] button.

3. Press [DISP/BACK] when settings are complete.

[STORE AF MODE BY ORIENTATION]

Choose whether the focus mode and focus area used when the camera is in portrait orientation are stored separately from those used when the camera is in landscape orientation.

Option	Description
[OFF]	The same settings are used in both orientations.
[FOCUS AREA ONLY]	The focus area for each orientation can be selected separately.
[ON]	The focus mode and focus area can be selected separately.

[AF POINT DISPLAY]yz

Choose whether individual focus frames are displayed when [ZONE] or [WIDE/TRACKING] is selected for G[AF/MF SETTING] > [AF MODE].

Options
[ON]	[OFF]

[NUMBER OF FOCUS POINTS]

Choose the number of focus points available for focus-point selection in manual focus mode or when [SINGLE POINT] is selected for [AF MODE].

Option	Description
[117 POINTS (9 × 13)]	Choose from 117 focus points arranged in a 9- by 13-point grid.
[425 POINTS (17 × 25)]	Choose from 425 focus points arranged in a 17- by 25-point grid.

[PRE-AF]

If [ON] is selected, the camera will continue to adjust focus even when the shutter button is not pressed halfway. The camera adjusts focus continuously, allowing it to focus faster when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choosing this option helps prevent missed shots.

Options
[ON]	[OFF]

[AF ILLUMINATOR]

If [ON] is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will light to assist autofocus.

Options
[ON]	[OFF]

[FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING]

Option	Description
[FACE DETECTION ON]	Adjust settings for Intelligent Face Detection. You can also adjust eye detection settings. g[EYE OFF]: Intelligent Face Detection only. u[EYE AUTO]: The camera automatically chooses which eye to focus on when a face is detected. w[RIGHT EYE PRIORITY]: The camera focuses on the right eye of subjects detected using Intelligent Face Detection. v[LEFT EYE PRIORITY]: The camera focuses on the left eye of subjects detected using Intelligent Face Detection.
[OFF]	Intelligent Face Detection and eye priority off.

[AF+MF]

If [ON] is selected in focus mode S and focus has been locked (whether by pressing the shutter button halfway or by other means), focus lock can be ended and focus adjusted manually by rotating the focus ring.

Options
[ON]	[OFF]

[MF ASSIST]

Choose how focus is displayed in manual focus mode.

Option	Description
[STANDARD]	Focus is displayed normally (focus peaking, digital split image, and digital microprism are not available).
[DIGITAL SPLIT IMAGE]	Displays a black-and-white ([MONOCHROME]) or color ([COLOR]) split image in the center of the frame. Frame the subject in the split-image area and rotate the focus ring until the four parts of the split image are correctly aligned.
[DIGITAL MICROPRISM]	A grid pattern that emphasizes blur is displayed when the subject is out of focus, disappearing to be replaced by a sharp image when the subject is in focus.
[FOCUS PEAK HIGHLIGHT]	The camera heightens high-contrast outlines. Choose a color and peaking level.

FOCUS CHECK

If [ON] is selected, the display will automatically zoom in on the selected focus area when the focus ring is rotated in manual focus mode.

Options
[ON]	[OFF]

[INTERLOCK SPOT AE & FOCUS AREA]

Select [ON] to meter the current focus frame in focus mode [S] or [C].

Options
[ON]	[OFF]

[INSTANT AF SETTING]

Choose whether the camera focuses using single AF ([AF‑S]) or continuous AF ([AF‑C]) when a button to which focus lock or [AF-ON] is assigned is pressed in manual focus mode.

Options
[AF‑S]	[AF‑C]

[DEPTH-OF-FIELD SCALE]

Choose [FILM FORMAT BASIS] to help you make practical assessments of depth of field for pictures that will be viewed as prints and the like, [PIXEL BASIS] to help you assess depth of field for pictures that will be viewed at high resolutions on computers or other electronic displays.

Options
[PIXEL BASIS]	[FILM FORMAT BASIS]

[RELEASE/FOCUS PRIORITY]

Choose how the camera focuses in focus mode [AF-S] or [AF-C].

Option	Description
[RELEASE]	Shutter response is prioritized over focus. Pictures can be taken when the camera is not in focus.
[FOCUS]	Focus is prioritized over shutter response. Pictures can be only taken when the camera is in focus.

[AF RANGE LIMITER]

Limit the range of available focus distances for increased focus speed.

Option	Description
[OFF]	Focus limiter disabled.
[CUSTOM]	Limit focus to a range of distances defined by a minimum and maximum. [OK]: Limit focus to the selected range. [SET]: Choose two objects and limit focus to the distance between them.
[PRESET1]	Limit focus to a preset range.
[PRESET2]

[TOUCH SCREEN MODE]

Choose the shooting operations performed using touch controls.

Still Photography

Mode		Description
	[TOUCH SHOOTING]	Tap your subject in the display to focus and release the shutter. In burst mode, pictures will be taken while you keep your finger on the display.
	[AF]     [AF OFF]	In focus mode [S](AF-S), the camera focuses when you tap your subject in the display. Focus locks at the current distance until you tap the [AF OFF] icon. In focus mode [C](AF-C), the camera initiates focus when you tap your subject display. The camera will continue to adjust focus for changes in the distance to the subject until you tap the [AF OFF] icon. In manual focus mode (MF), you can tap the display to focus on the selected subject using autofocus.
	[AREA]	Tap to select a point for focus or zoom. The focus frame will move to the selected point.
	[OFF]	Touch controls disabled.

[Movie Recording]

Mode		Description
	[TOUCH SHOOTING]	Instead of pressing the shutter button, you can tap your subject in the display to focus and start recording. During recording, you can tap the display to focus as described below. To end recording, press the shutter button.
	[AF]	Tapping the display focuses the camera on the selected point. Use the shutter button to start and stop recording. In focus mode [S] (AF-S), you can refocus at any time by tapping your subject in the display. In focus mode [C] (AF-C), the camera will continuously adjust focus for changes in the distance to the subject at point selected by tapping the display. In manual focus mode (MF), the camera will focus using autofocus when you tap the display; during recording, you can tap the display again to move the focus area to a new location.
	[AREA]	Tap to position the focus area. Use the shutter button to start and stop recording. In focus mode [S] (AF-S), you can reposition the focus area at any time by tapping your subject in the display. To focus, use the button to which [AF-ON] is assigned. In focus mode [C] (AF-C), the camera will continuously adjust focus for changes in the distance to the subject at point selected by tapping the display. In manual focus mode (MF), you can tap the display to position the focus area over your subject.
	[OFF]	Touch controls disabled.

CORRECTED AF FRAME

Options
[ON]	[OFF]