Camera Controls
Focus Modes
Tip: To lock the exposure, hold down the AE button while the camera is set to
P, S, or A. The exposure is locked for as long as you hold the button.
Note: If you are working with an AF-lens, the aperture ring has to be set to A to
enable the automatic functions (program, aperture priority and shutter priority
modes). If the aperture ring is not set to A, the aperture has to be set manually at
the lens.
Shooting with Single Focus
Set the
switch to
1.
AF
Look through the viewfinder and position the focus area over the
2.
subject.
Push the shutter release button until you encounter light resistance.
3.
The lens focuses automatically.
Sharp focus has been detected when the two arrows of the focus
indicator in the viewfinder LCD display appear simultaneously. If the
camera system is unable to focus on the subject, the focus indicator
arrows blink.
Push the shutter release down fully to take the shot.
4.
To refocus, release the shutter release button, and push it again lightly.
5.
Note: In poor light conditions, the internal IR illuminator assists the auto-focus.
Figure 20: AF llluminator
Tip: If you are unable to focus, reposition the focus area over a well-
textured or higher-contrast area at the same distance. Keep the shutter
release pressed slightly before taking your shot. If necessary, perform
manual fine-tuning.
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