FocusFocus ModeSelect Focus mode from the Quick settings display to adjust the setting (~ 48).Choose how the camera focuses. AF-S and AF-C are available only in P, S, A, and Mmodes.AF-A Auto-servo AF (default setting)Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus when subject is judged to bestationary, continuous-servo autofocus when subject is judged to be moving.AF-S Single-servo AFFor stationary subjects. Focus locks when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.AF-C Continuous-servo AFFor moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while the shutter-release button ispressed halfway.MF Manual focusUser focuses manually (II! 61).~ Continuous-Servo AFPriority is given to shutter response, meaning that shutter is released in wider range of focus thanwhen single-servo AF is selected. Shutter may sometimes be released before in-focus indicator (e)is displayed in viewfinder. The same operation is performed when focus mode automaticallyswitches from auto-servo AF to continuous-servo AF.B Manual FocusWhen MF is selected for Focus mode in any shooting mode, switching to another shooting modedoes not affect the focus mode setting.B More InformationFor more information about the subject with which autofocus does not perform well, see "GettingGood Results with Autofocus" (~ 38).~ The AF-Assist IlluminatorIf the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light automatically toassist the autofocus operation when the shutter-release button is pressedhalfway. The AF-assist illuminator will not light in continuous-servo AF ormanual focus mode, in ~, or ~ mode, or if the center focus point is notselected or if Off has been selected for Custom Setting 9 (AF assist;m111). The illuminator has a range of about 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft.lOin.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of 24mmto 200mm and remove the lens hood .• 2 - Focus ModeFocus mode can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu (~ 109).57
