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Setting the AF, Metering, and Drive Modes

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4 Setting the AF, Metering, and Drive Modes The viewfinder has 9 AF points. By selecting a suitable AF point, you can shoot with autofocus while framing the subject as desired. You can also set the AF mode to suit the subject or obtain the desired effect. Drive modes AF mode Metering mode Evaluative, partial, spot, and center-weighted average metering modes are provided. Single, highspeed continuous, low-speed continuous, and self-timer drive modes are provided. Select the metering mode that suits the subject or your photographic intention. The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes (d, s, f, a, 8). In the Basic Zone modes, the AF mode, AF point selection, metering mode, and drive mode are set automatically. 73

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Setting the AF, Metering,
and Drive Modes
The viewfinder has 9 AF points. By
selecting a suitable AF point, you
can shoot with autofocus while
framing the subject as desired. You
can also set the AF mode to suit the
subject or obtain the desired effect.
Evaluative, partial, spot, and
center-weighted average metering
modes are provided. Single, high-
speed continuous, low-speed
continuous, and self-timer drive
modes are provided. Select the
metering mode that suits the
subject or your photographic
intention.
The asterisk
M
on the right of the page title indicates that
the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone
modes (
d
,
s
,
f
,
a
,
8
).
In the Basic Zone modes, the AF mode, AF point selection,
metering mode, and drive mode are set automatically.
Metering mode
AF mode
Drive modes