Olympus E510 E-510 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 49

Shooting functions k Focusing functions Focusing functions AF frame selection Normally, the camera measures the distance to the subject using the 3 AF frames in the viewfinder and selects the most appropriate point. This function allows you to select only one AF frame. [AUTO] or P ([AUTO]) Viewfinder Focuses using the 3 AF frames. Q Focuses using the left AF frame. R Focuses using the center AF frame. S Focuses using the right AF frame. Center AF frame Direct button PControl dial Control panel screen ip: AF AREAi Menu MENU[X]P AF AREA Left AF frame 3 Right AF frame Control dial MENU button i button P button Focus mode The following three focus modes are available with this camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode. g "Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)" (P. 51), "Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF)" (P. 51) S-AF (single AF) Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway. If focusing fails, release your finger from the shutter button and press it halfway again. This mode is suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects with limited movement. Press the shutter button halfway. • When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up. • A beep sound is output when the subject is in focus. C-AF (continuous AF) The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. When the subject is in motion, the camera focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement (Predictive AF). Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to focus. AF confirmation mark Viewfinder EN 49