Contax i4R User Manual

[AF MODE] Still and Moving Subjects

«Applicable mode: C/M»

[SAF] : (Single Auto Focus) (Default): Best for normal photography.

The camera sets the focus when you press the shutter release button half way. When the shot is 
focused, the green shooting mark appears to show that focus and exposure are set. Continue pressing 
the shutter release button down fully to take the shot.

[CAF] : (Continuous Auto Focus): Best for moving subjects.

While the camera is turned on, it continuously adjusts the focus. With the shutter release button 
pressed half way down, check that the shooting mark is shown and then simply press the shutter 
release button down fully to take the shot.

1

Turn the camera on and press the mode 

button until "G" lights up on the mode 

select LED.

2

Press the 4-way button up or down to 

select [AF MODE], then press right.

3

Press the 4-way button up or down to 

select the desired AF mode and press the 

OK button E.

The AF mode is now set.

A

Important

• This setting is retained when you turn the camera off.
• Even when [CAF] is selected, the auto focus may not be able to successfully track some 

fast-moving subjects.

• Selecting [CAF] uses up battery power more quickly.

AF MODE

FORMAT
BRIGHT CNTRL
DATE
INSERT DATE

SAF

EXECUTE
STANDARD
2004.01.01
NO DATE

POWER SAVE

1MIN.

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AF MODE

FORMAT
BRIGHT CNTRL

BRIGHT CNTRL
DATE
INSERT DATE

 

SAF

CAF

STANDARD
2004.01.01
NO DATE

 

POWER SAVE

 

1MIN.

SET UP(1/3)