Pentax K200D User Manual - Page 107
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point
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• Setting cannot be changed in Picture mode and H mode (p.79). • k (Continuous mode) can be set when the mode dial is set to e, K, b, c, a or p. The autofocus mode is set to k in \ (Moving Object) of Picture mode or C (Kids) or E (Pet) of H mode. • In l (Single mode), the focus is locked (focus lock) while the focus indicator ] is displayed in the viewfinder. To focus on another subject, take your finger off the shutter release button first. • During \ (Moving Object) mode, when the H mode is set to C (Kids) or E (Pet) or when k (Continuous mode) is set, focus is adjusted continuously, tracking the moving object as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway. • The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in l (Single mode). If the subject is too close to the camera, move back and take the picture. Adjust the focus manually if the subject is difficult to focus (p.60). (p.109) • In l (Single mode), press the shutter release button halfway. The built-in flash will discharge automatically several times, enabling the autofocus to focus on the subject more easily if the subject is in a dark area and the builtin flash is available. • Regardless if the camera is set to l (Single mode) or k (Continuous mode), the camera automatically tracks the subject if it is determined to be a moving object. 105 4 Shooting Functions Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to. The default setting is N (Auto). The selected AF point lights red in the viewfinder. (Superimpose AF Area) N Auto The camera selects the optimum AF point even if the subject is not centered. S Select Sets the focusing area to one of the eleven points in the AF area. O Center Sets the focusing area to the center of the viewfinder.