Olympus E520 E-520 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 52

5 Focusing and shooting functions AF mode selection The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode. Direct button AFj j Super control panel ip: [AF MODE] Menu MENU[X][AF MODE] Setting display • You can check the settings in the viewfinder while using the AF button to make the settings. : S-AF 5 : C-AF : MF : S-AF+MF : C-AF+MF Viewfinder MENU button AF button i button AF MODE S-AF MF C-AF+MF SELECT C-AF S-AF+MF GO Focusing and shooting functions 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. Viewfinder AF confirmation mark  TIPS When it is difficult to focus in the AF mode in low-light conditions: j The built-in flash can function as an AF illuminator. This makes focusing easier in low-light conditions using AF mode. g"AF ILLUMINAT." (P. 89) When you want to quickly switch from AF mode to MF: j By registering [MF] to the < button, you can press the < button to switch to MF mode. g"; FUNCTION" (P. 91) 52 When you want to be able to shoot even if the subject is not in focus: j See "RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C" (gP. 93). EN