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A function button (Fn6) can be used to choose the focus point for autofocus. The procedure for selecting the focus point varies with the option chosen for AF mode.

• Single Point AF
• Zone AF
• Tracking (Focus Mode C Only)

Single Point AF

Press the function button (Fn6) to display the focus points (“+”) and focus frame.

Focus frame

Focus point

Use the selector to position the focus frame over the desired focus point, or press DISP/BACK to return to the center point.

To choose the size of the focus frame, rotate the rear command dial. Rotate the dial left to reduce the frame by up to 50%, right to enlarge it by up to 150%, or press the center of the dial to restore the frame to its original size. Press MENU/OK to put your selection into effect.

Zone AF

Press the function button (Fn6) to display the focus zone.

Use the selector to position the zone or press DISP/BACK to return the zone to the center of the display.

To choose the number of focus frames in the zone, rotate the rear command dial. Rotate the dial right to cycle through zone sizes in the order 5 × 5, 3 × 3, 5 × 3, 5 × 5…, left to cycle through zone sizes in reverse order, or press the center of the dial to select a zone size of 5 × 3. Press MENU/OK to put your selection into effect.

Tracking (Focus Mode C Only)

Press the function button (Fn6) to display the focus frame.

Use the selector to position the focus frame, or press DISP/BACK to return the frame to the center of the display. Press MENU/OK to put your selection into effect. The camera will track focus on the subject while the shutter button is pressed halfway.