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Changing Shooting Functions

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Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 48). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 132 - 135). Switching the Focus Setting The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when the shutter button is not pressed. However, you can set it so that the camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway. ● Choose [Continuous AF], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. Since the camera focuses continuously until On you press the shutter button halfway, it allows you to shoot without missing opportunities. Off This conserves battery power. Turning off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp. ● Choose [AF-assist Beam], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. 119

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If you set the mode dial to
G
, you can change the settings in the
4
tab
(p. 48).
Switching the Focus Setting
The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when the shutter button
is not pressed. However, you can set it so that the camera only focuses
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
●
Choose [Continuous AF], then press the
qr
buttons to choose [Off].
Turning off the AF Assist Beam
The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions
when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp.
●
Choose [AF-assist Beam], then press the
qr
buttons to choose [Off].
Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in
modes other than
G
mode, check if the function is available in those
modes (pp. 132 – 135).
Changing Shooting Functions
On
Since the camera focuses continuously until
you press the shutter button halfway, it
allows you to shoot without missing
opportunities.
Off
This conserves battery power.