Olympus E-420 - Manual (Page 51)

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Focusing and shoo
ting functions
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Focusing and shooting functions
The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera.
You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode.
S-AF (single AF)
Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
If focusing fails, release your finger from the shutter button and press it halfway again. This
mode is suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects with limited movement.
Press the shutter button halfway.
• When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up.
• A beep sound is output when the subject is in focus.
When it is difficult to focus in the AF mode in low-light conditions:
j The built-in flash can function as an AF illuminator. This helps with focusing in low-light
conditions in the AF mode. g“AF ILLUMINAT.” (P. 83)
AF mode selection
Super control panel i p: [AF MODE]
Menu MENU[X][AF MODE]
 TIPS
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Normal
OFF
AF MODE
i button MENU button
j
AF confirmation
mark
Viewfinder
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