A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)
<A> is a fully automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene
and sets the optimum settings automatically. It can also adjust focus
automatically on either the still or moving subject by detecting the
motion of the subject (p.79).
Area AF frame
Focus indicator
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Set the Mode Dial to <A>.
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Turn the Mode Dial while holding
down the lock release button at the
center.
When the shooting mode description
appears on the LCD monitor, press
<0> to hide it (p.71).
Aim the Area AF frame over the
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subject.
All the AF points will be used to focus,
and the camera will basically focus on
the closest object.
Aiming the center of the Area AF
frame over the subject will make
focusing easier.
Focus on the subject.
3
Press the shutter button halfway. The
lens elements will shift to focus.
When achieving focus, the AF point
that has achieved focus will be
displayed. At the same time, the
beeper will sound and the focus
indicator <o> in the viewfinder will
light up.
In low light, the AF point(s) will light
up briefly in red.