Registering the current focus area (AF Area Regist.) (still image)
You can move the focusing frame to a preassigned position temporarily using a custom key. This function is useful when shooting scenes in which the subject’s movements are predictable; for example, sports scenes. With this function, you can switch the focus area quickly according to the situation.
How to register focus area
- MENU →
(Camera Settings1) → [
AF Area Regist.] → [On].
- Set the focus area to the desired position and then hold down the Fn (Function) button.
How to call up the registered focus area
- MENU →
(Camera Settings2) → [
Custom Key] → desired key, then select [Regist. AF Area hold].
- Set the camera to the shooting mode, hold down the key to which [Regist. AF Area hold] has been assigned and then press the shutter button to shoot images.
Hint
- When a focusing frame is registered using [
AF Area Regist.], the registered focusing frame flashes on the monitor.
- If you assign [Regist AF Area tggle] to a custom key, you can use the registered focusing frame without holding down the key.
Note
- A focus area cannot be registered in the following situations:
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The mode dial is set to either
(Movie) or
- While [Touch Focus] is being performed
- While using the digital zoom function
- While [Lock-on AF] is being performed
- While focusing
- While performing focus lock
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The mode dial is set to either
- You cannot assign [Regist. AF Area hold] to [Left Button] or [Right Button].
- You cannot call up the registered focus area in the following situations:
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The mode dial is set to either
(Auto Mode),
(Movie) or
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The mode dial is set to either
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When [
AF Area Regist.] is set to [On], the [Wheel Lock] setting is locked to [Unlock].