Canon 9353A004 elan7n_instructions.pdf - Page 41

Selecting an AF Point

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3Selecting an AF Point★ The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selected automatically by the camera or manually by you. In the Basic Zone modes and mode, the AF point selection is automatic only. In the modes, the AF point can be selected either automatically or manually. • Automatic AF Point Selection The camera selects the AF point automatically to match the subject. • Manual AF Point Selection You can select any of the seven AF points manually. This is best when you want to focus a particular subject, or to compose a particular shot quickly. • Eye Control (p.43 - 49) Select one of the seven AF points by looking at it. Basic Procedure for AF Point Selection 1 Set the Eye Control switch to . 2 Press the button. (1) sThe current AF point will be indicated on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. 3 Select the desired AF point. • Look at the viewfinder or LCD panel and press the key. sPress the keys on the left, right, top, or bottom to select the left, right, top, or bottom AF point respectively. • To return to shooting, press the shutter button halfway or press the button again. If you use an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite and focus cannot be achieved with the AF-assist beam, select the center AF point. 41

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If you use an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite and focus cannot be
achieved with the AF-assist beam, select the center AF point.
3
Selecting an AF Point
The AF point is used for focusing.The AF point can be selected
automatically by the camera or manually by you.
In the Basic Zone
modes and <
Q
> mode, the AF point selection is automatic only.
In the <
S
> <
R
> <
E
> <
W
> modes, the AF point can be selected
either automatically or manually.
Automatic AF Point Selection
The camera selects the AF point automatically to match the subject.
Manual AF Point Selection
You can select any of the seven AF points manually.This is best when
you want to focus a particular subject, or to compose a particular shot
quickly.
Eye Control
(p.43 - 49)
Select one of the seven AF points by looking at it.
Basic Procedure for AF Point Selection
1
Set the Eye Control switch to
<
2
>.
2
Press the <
3
> button.
(
1
)
s
The current AF point will be indicated
on the LCD panel and in the
viewfinder.
3
Select the desired AF point.
Look at the viewfinder or LCD panel
and press the <
h
> key.
s
Press the <
h
> keys on the left,
right, top, or bottom to select the left,
right, top, or bottom AF point
respectively.
To return to shooting, press the
shutter button halfway or press the
<
3
> button again.