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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
1-point AF
Still Images
Movies
The camera focuses using a single AF frame. Effective for reliable
focusing. You can also move the frame by touching the screen (= 92).
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A yellow AF frame is displayed with [ ] if the camera cannot
focus when you press the shutter button halfway.
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To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or
in a corner, first aim the camera to capture the subject in an AF
frame, and then hold the shutter button halfway down. As you
continue to hold the shutter button halfway, recompose the shot
as desired, and then press the shutter button all the way down
(Focus Lock).
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The AF frame position is enlarged when you press the shutter
button halfway with [AF-Point Zoom] (= 55) set to [On].
Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point AF)
Still Images
Movies
When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF
method to [1-point AF].
1
Move the AF frame.
z
Touch the screen. An AF frame is displayed
in orange where you touched (Touch AF).
z
Turn the [ ] or [
] dial to move the
AF frame, and press the [ ][ ][ ][ ]
buttons to fine-tune the position.
z
To return the AF frame to the original
position in the center, press the [
]
button.
Digital Tele-Converter
Still Images
Movies
The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or
2.0x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster
than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the
same zoom factor.
z
Press the [
] button, choose
[Digital Zoom] on the [ 2] tab, and then
choose the desired option (= 31).
z
The view is enlarged and the zoom factor
is displayed on the screen.
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The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom
lever all the way toward [
] for maximum telephoto, and when
you zoom in to enlarge the subject to the same size following
step 2 in “Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)” (= 41).
Choosing the AF Method
Still Images
Movies
Change the auto focus (AF) mode to suit shooting conditions.
z
Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in
the menu, and choose the desired option
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You can also configure this setting by accessing MENU (= 31)
► [
3] tab ► [AF method].