94The Shooting MenuAuto-focus ModeAuto-focus mode determines how the camera fo-cuses when the monitor is on (Single AF is usedwhen the monitor is off regardless of the setting se-lected for Auto-focus mode). Auto-focus modefor recording movies is also selected here.Select from the following two options and press .Auto-focus Mode while Recording MoviesAutofocus while recording movies functions as follows:• Continuous AF: Camera adjusts focus continuously. To prevent the sound of the camera focus-ing from interfering with recording, select a focus mode of Single AF.• Single AF: Movies are recorded with AF/AE locked when shutter-release button is pressed half-way.Press MENU button in (auto shooting) mode toselect Auto-focus mode ( 74), and then press .Option DescriptionContinuous AFCamera adjusts focus continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway, minimizing timeneeded to focus before picture is taken. Suitable forshooting rapidly-moving subjects. Note that picturescan be taken even when camera is not in focus;check green (AF) lamp, focus area, or focus indicatorbefore shooting.Single AF(default setting)Camera focuses only when shutter-release button ispressed halfway. Note that pictures can be takeneven when camera is not in focus; check green (AF)lamp, focus area, or focus indicator before shooting.
