The camera has 61 AF points for autofocusing.
You can select the AF area selection mode and AF point(s) suiting the scene or subject.
Selecting the AF Area Selection Mode
You can select one of seven AF area selection modes.
1. Set the camera's power switch to ⋖ ON ⋗.
2. Set the lens's focus mode switch to ⋖ AF ⋗.
3. Press the ⋖ ⋗ button.
The [ AF point selection ] screen is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor.
Caution
Press the ⋖ ⋗ button to display the points in the viewfinder in red.
4. Look through the viewfinder and press the ⋖ M-Fn ⋗ button.
Each time you press the button, the AF area selection mode changes.
AF Selection Mode | Description |
For pinpoint focusing over a narrow area. | |
Select one AF point to use for focusing. | |
The manually-selected AF point [ | |
The manually-selected AF point < | |
The AF area is divided into nine focusing zones for focusing. | |
The AF area is divided into three focusing zones (left, center, and right) for focusing. | |
The Area AF frame (entire AF area) is used to focus. |
Caution
The point display in the viewfinder changes at the same time.
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Selecting the AF Point Manually
You can manually select the AF point or zone.
1. Press the ⋖ ⋗ button to display the AF points in the viewfinder.
2. Select an AF point.
The AF point selection will change in the direction you tilt [ ]. If you press [
] straight down, the center AF point (or center zone) will be selected.
Caution
- Zone AF, Large Zone AF, Automatic selection AF: AF
- Spot AF, 1 pt AF, Expand AF Area: SEL [ ] (Center) / SEL AF (Off center)