Olympus E-420 - Manual (Page 39)

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In live view you can choose one of 3 available AF systems. The [LIVE VIEW AF MODE] setting
will determine when and how focusing is performed.
Characteristics of the live view AF mode
* For the latest information about Olympus lenses compatible with Imager AF, visit the Olympus
website. When you are using a lens that is not compatible with [IMAGER AF], [HYBRID AF] will be
selected automatically.
Taking a picture with [IMAGER AF]
1
Press the shutter button halfway.
• When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and
AF target mark light up.
2
Press the shutter button all the way to take a
picture.
Taking a picture using live view
Menu
MENU[Y][a][LIVE VIEW AF MODE]
LIVE VIEW
AF MODE
Using the shutter button
Focus lock
Restrictions
on use
AF AREA
Halfway down
All the way
down
IMAGER AF
(factory default
setting) AF operation
using the
imager
Shooting
Press the shutter button
halfway or press the
AEL
/ AFL button.
* Only possible
with compatible
lenses.
11 AF
targets
AF SENSOR k
AF operation
using the AF
sensor and
then shooting While holding down the
AEL / AFL button, press
the shutter button all the
way.
None
3 AF
targets
HYBRID AF
AF operation
using the
imager
(approximate
focus)
AF operation
using the AF
sensor and
then shooting While holding down the
AEL / AFL button, press
the shutter button all the
way.
None
3 AF
targets
250 250 F5.6 F5.6
L N N
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I-AF
AF confirmation mark
AF target mark