Canon EOS 20D - Manual (Page 43)

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Basic Zone Modes
This is for fast-moving subjects when you
want to freeze the action.
¡ The camera will first track the subject with the
center AF point. Focus tracking will then continue
with any of the nine AF points covering the subject.
¡ While you press the shutter button, focusing will
continue for continuous shooting.
¡ Using a telephoto lens is recommended.
¡ When focus is achieved, the beeper will sound softly.
s Automatically, the AF mode will be set to
<Z>, the drive mode will be set to <i>,
and the metering mode will be set to <q>.
This mode is for shooting people outside at
twilight or at night. The fl
ash illuminates the
subject and a slow sync speed captures a
natural-looking exposure of the background.
¡ If you want to shoot only a night scene without
people, use the <
3> mode instead.
¡ Tell the subject to keep still even after the fl ash fires.
s Automatically, the AF mode will be set to
<X>, the drive mode will be set to <u>,
and the metering mode will be set to <q>.
You can disable the fl ash when you do not
want it to fire.
¡ The built-in fl ash or any external Speedlite will
not fire.
s Automatically, the AF mode will be set to
<9>, the drive mode will be set to <u>,
and the metering mode will be set to <q>.
5
Sports
6
Night Portrait
7
Flash off
In the <
6> mode, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. In the <3> or <7>
mode, if the shutter speed display blinks, be aware that camera shake may occur.