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Selecting an AF Frame

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z The brightness of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value. When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place and set the flash to (Flash On (red-eye reduction) or (flash On) the image will always be bright. z When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). If the difference is more than 2 stops, "-2" or "+2" appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). * The standard exposure is calculated by the AE function according to the selected metering method. Selecting an AF Frame Mode Dial The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses and can be set manually to the desired area. This is convenient for focusing accurately on an offcenter subject to obtain the composition you desire. However, the AF frame is fixed to center-point when the digital zoom is used, even if you previously set the AF frame to the position you desire. 2 1 Press the button. The AF frame appears in green. 1, 2 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 75

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6.
Shooting-Advanced Functions
75
The brightness of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder)
matches the selected shutter speed and aperture
value. When you select a fast shutter speed or
shoot a subject in a dark place and set the flash to
(Flash On (red-eye reduction) or
(flash On)
the image will always be bright.
When you press the shutter button halfway, the
difference between the standard exposure* and the
selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor (or
viewfinder). If the difference is more than 2 stops,
"-2" or "+2" appears on the LCD monitor (or
viewfinder).
*
The standard exposure is calculated by the AE
function according to the selected metering
method.
Selecting an AF Frame
The AF frame indicates the area of the
composition on which the camera focuses and
can be set manually to the desired area. This is
convenient for focusing accurately on an off-
center subject to obtain the composition you
desire.
However, the AF frame is fixed to center-point
when the digital zoom is used, even if you
previously set the AF frame to the position you
desire.
1
Press the
button.
The AF frame appears in green.
Mode Dial
1, 2
2