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Focus Lock, Focus will lock automatically when the in-focus indica

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Focus Lock Controls used Shutter-release button/AE-L/AF-L button Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus area in the final composition. It can also be used when the autofocus system is unable to focus ( 27). Single or dynamic area AF is rec- ommended when using focus lock ( 24). 1 Position the subject in the selected focus area and press the shutter-release button halfway to initiate focus. 2 Check that the in-focus indicator (z) appears in the viewfinder. Focus will lock automatically when the in-focus indicator appears, and remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus can also be locked by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus will remain locked while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button. 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. The shutter-release button can not be used to lock focus in mode ( 19), continuous shooting mode ( 32), or continuous servo autofocus ( 23). Use the AE-L/AF-L button to lock focus. At other settings, focus will remain locked between shots if the shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway. 12 - AE-L/AF-L ( 77) This option controls the behavior of the AE-L/AF-L button. 26 Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Focus

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Reference: More on Photography (All Modes)/Focus
Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to
focus on a subject that will not be in a focus area in the final composition.
It can also be
used when the autofocus system is unable to focus (
27).
Single or dynamic area AF is rec-
ommended when using focus lock (
24).
The shutter-release button can not be used to lock focus in
mode (
19), continuous
shooting mode (
32), or continuous servo autofocus (
23).
Use the
AE-L/AF-L
button to
lock focus.
At other settings, focus will remain locked between shots if the shutter-release
button is kept pressed halfway.
Focus Lock
Controls used
Shutter-release button/
AE-L/AF-L
button
1
Position the subject in the selected focus area and press the
shutter-release button halfway to initiate focus.
2
Check that the in-focus indicator (
) appears in the view-
finder.
Focus will lock automatically when the in-focus indica-
tor appears, and remain locked while the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
Focus can also be locked by press-
ing the
AE-L/AF-L
button while the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
Focus will remain locked while the
AE-L/AF-L
button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from
the shutter-release button.
3
Recompose the photograph and shoot.
12 — AE-L/AF-L (
77)
This option controls the behavior of the
AE-L/AF-L
button.