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Take pictures using autofocus.

  1. Swipe left on the LCD monitor and then select GAF/MF SETTING on the secondary LCD monitor.

  2. Select FOCUS MODE and then select SINGLE AF or CONTINUOUS AF (aFocus Mode).

  3. Select AF MODE (aAutofocus Options (AF Mode)).

  4. Take pictures.


Focus Mode

Choose how the camera focuses.

Setting the Focus Mode

  1. Swipe left on the LCD monitor and then select GAF/MF SETTING on the secondary LCD monitor.

  2. Select FOCUS MODE on the LCD monitor.

  3. Choose from the following options:

Focus Mode Options

Mode Description

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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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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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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

  1. Swipe left on the LCD monitor and then select GAF/MF SETTING on the secondary LCD monitor.

  2. Select AF MODE on the LCD monitor.

  3. Choose an AF mode.

AF Mode Options

Still Photography

Mode Description
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).