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Shooting
Set the focus mode switch to v
or w.
The autofocus method for shooting with the viewfinder differs
from that for shooting with Live View.
t Memo
• You can use f to focus on the
subject. The f button operation
can be set in [Button
Customization] of the A4 menu.
(p.77)
1 Press G in standby mode.
2 Select [AF Mode] and press E.
The [AF Mode] screen appears.
3 Select an autofocus mode
and press E.
The control panel reappears.
Setting the Focus Method
Shooting with
the viewfinder
TTL phase-matching autofocus:
Select from x, y, or z
mode which enables automatically
switching between x and y.
(p.49)
Set the focusing area in [AF Active Area].
(p.50)
Faster autofocus performance than
“contrast detection AF” is possible.
Shooting with
Live View
Contrast detection AF:
Face Detection and Tracking are
available. (p.51)
Setting the AF Mode when Shooting
with the Viewfinder
v/A1
z
Auto-select
mode
Switches automatically between x and
y modes according to the subject.
x
Single mode
When 0 is pressed halfway and the
subject comes into focus, the focus is locked
at that position.
The AF assist light turns on as necessary.
y
Continuous
mode
The subject is kept in focus by continuous
adjustment while 0 is pressed
halfway.
P appears in the viewfinder when
the subject comes into focus.
The shutter can be released even
if the subject is not in focus.
AF Mode
Cancel
OK
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