Pentax MX-1 Operating Guide

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Press the 4 button.
The focus is fixed and the camera is ready to take a picture.
After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again 
to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus.
You can set the autofocus area and focusing method.
1
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting] 
in the [
A Rec. Mode 1] menu.
2
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [AF Setting] screen appears.
You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing 
Area], and press the 
4 button.
The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ 
indicator is displayed.
To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way controller 
(5) while the \ indicator is displayed.
Selecting the Autofocus Settings
To Set the Autofocus Area (Focusing Area)
J
Auto
The camera focuses on the nearest subject in the 9 focusing 
areas.
K
Spot
The camera focuses on the subject in a specific focusing area in 
the center of the display. The camera sets a narrow focusing 
area, making easier for you to focus on a specific subject.
W
Tracking
The camera continues to focus on the moving subject while you 
are pressing the shutter release button halfway.
Z
Select
You can select the desired focusing area from 25 focusing areas 
(p.93).