Olympus E-5 Introduction Manual

Focusing

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To change the rotational direction of the focus ring:

j You can select the rotational direction of the focus ring to suit your preference for how the lens

adjusts to the focusing point.

g“FOCUS RING” (P. 103)

For information on whether the subject is in focus (Focus aid):

j When you focus the lens on a subject manually (by turning the focus ring), the AF confirmation

mark lights. When B is set with [AF AREA], AF confirmation lights up if the subject is in focus
at the center AF target. (Only when using the view finder)

To adjust focus precisely (MF assist):

j You can check the subject enlarged on the display by rotating the focus ring while shooting with

live view.

g“MF ASSIST” (P. 103)

Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)

This function allows you to fine-adjust the focus manually by turning the focus ring after AF is
performed in the S-AF mode.
• Press the shutter button halfway. After AF is confirmed, rotate the focus ring to fine-adjust

the focus.

Notes

• If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting the focus with the focus ring, the AF

is activated and your adjustments are canceled.

Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF)

Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter button halfway to activate C-AF mode.
• While the shutter button is kept pressed, MF cannot be used.
• When the shutter button is not pressed, focusing with MF is possible.

Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode:

j You can set the

AEL/AFL button to operate C-AF. g“AEL/AFL” (P. 105)

Notes

• If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting the focus with the focus ring, the AF

is activated and your adjustments are canceled.

TIPS

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