Selecting an AF Frame

Setting an AF Frame Manually

This function is only available in the , , , , and modes.

For selecting AiAF (auto selection) or a center-point AF frame. You can set the AF frame to Auto Selection (AiAF) or to center-point. When Auto Selection (AiAF) is selected, the camera automatically selects an AF frame from 9 points to focus according to the shooting conditions. With the digital zoom, the center-point AF-frame is always selected.

1. Press the button. The AF frame appears in green on the LCD monitor.
   
   
   
   
2. Select the auto selection or centerpoint AF frame using the , , or arrow, on the omni selector.
   
   
   
   
3. Press the button. You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the button.
   
   

Setting an AF Frame Manually

This function is only available in the P, Tv, Av and M modes.

You can move the AF frame manually to the desired position. This is convenient for focusing accurately on your chosen subject to obtain the composition you desire.

1. Press the button. The AF frame appears in green on the LCD monitor.
   
   
   
   
2. Move the AF frame to the position you wish to set using the  , , or arrow, on the omni selector.
   
   
   
   
3. Press the button.
   
   
   • You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the button.
   • The AF frame will move back to its original position (Center), if you hold down the button.
     
     

Turn the LCD monitor on to set the AF frame to the position you desire before shooting. The AF frame is locked to center-point when using the digital zoom or when an image is shot using the viewfinder with the LCD monitor off. When [Spot AE Point] is selected as the light metering mode, you can use the selected AF frame as the spot AE point. About the AF Frame Green: Focusing Complete Yellow:Focusing Difficulty