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Setting the AF, Metering, and Drive Modes

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4 Setting the AF, Metering, and Drive Modes The viewfinder has seven AF points. By selecting a suitable AF point, you can shoot with autofocus while framing the subject as desired. You can also set the AF mode to suit the subject or obtain the desired effect. Drive mode Metering mode AF mode Evaluative, partial, and centerweighted average metering modes are provided. Single, continuous, and self-timer drive modes are provided. Select the metering mode that suits the subject or your photographic intention. ¡ The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes (d, s, f, a, 8). ¡ In the Basic Zone modes, the AF mode, AF point, metering mode, and drive mode are set automatically. 69

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Setting the AF, Metering,
and Drive Modes
The viewfinder has seven AF points. By
selecting a suitable AF point, you can
shoot with autofocus while framing the
subject as desired. You can also set the
AF mode to suit the subject or obtain
the desired effect.
Evaluative, partial, and center-
weighted average metering modes
are provided. Single, continuous,
and self-timer drive modes are
provided. Select the metering
mode that suits the subject or your
photographic intention.
¡
The asterisk
M
on the right of the page title indicates that
the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone
modes (
d
,
s
,
f
,
a
,
8
).
¡
In the Basic Zone modes, the AF mode, AF point, metering
mode, and drive mode are set automatically.
Metering mode
Drive mode
AF mode