Canon EOS 5D Mark III with L-Series Zoom Lens Owner's Manual
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A> is a fully-automatic mode. The camera analyzes the scene
and sets the optimum settings automatically. Detecting whether the
subject is still or moving, it also adjusts focus automatically.
subject is still or moving, it also adjusts focus automatically.
1
Set the Mode Dial to <
A>.
Turn the Mode Dial while holding
down the lock release button at the
center.
down the lock release button at the
center.
2
Aim the Area AF frame over the
target subject.
target subject.
All the AF points will be used to focus,
and generally the closest object will
be focused.
and generally the closest object will
be focused.
Aiming the center of the Area AF
frame over the subject will make
focusing easier.
frame over the subject will make
focusing easier.
3
Focus the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway, and
the lens focusing ring will rotate to
focus.
the lens focusing ring will rotate to
focus.
X
During the autofocus operation,
<
<
e> will be displayed.
X
The AF point(s) that achieve(s) focus
will be displayed. At the same time,
the beeper will sound and the focus
confirmation light <o> in the
viewfinder will light up.
will be displayed. At the same time,
the beeper will sound and the focus
confirmation light <o> in the
viewfinder will light up.
X
In low light, the AF point(s) will light
up briefly in red.
up briefly in red.
A Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto)
Area AF frame
Focus confirmation light