Olympus E-510 取り扱いマニュアル
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Focusing functions
Focusing functions
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Normally, the camera measures the distance to the subject using the 3 AF frames in the
viewfinder and selects the most appropriate point. This function allows you to select only one
AF frame.
viewfinder and selects the most appropriate point. This function allows you to select only one
AF frame.
[AUTO] or
P ([AUTO])
Focuses using the 3 AF frames.
Q Focuses using the left AF frame.
R Focuses using the center AF frame.
S Focuses using the right AF frame.
PControl dial
i
p: AF AREAi
MENU[X]P
The following three focus modes are available with this camera.
You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode.
You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode.
g “Simultaneous
use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)” (P. 51), “Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and
MF mode (C-AF+MF)” (P. 51)
MF mode (C-AF+MF)” (P. 51)
S-AF (single AF)
Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
If focusing fails, release your finger from the shutter button and press it halfway again. This
mode is suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects with limited movement.
Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
If focusing fails, release your finger from the shutter button and press it halfway again. This
mode is suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects with limited movement.
Press the shutter button halfway.
• When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up.
• A beep sound is output when the subject is in focus.
• A beep sound is output when the subject is in focus.
C-AF (continuous AF)
The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button
remains pressed halfway. When the subject is in motion, the
camera focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement
(Predictive AF). Even if the subject moves or you change the
composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to
focus.
The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button
remains pressed halfway. When the subject is in motion, the
camera focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement
(Predictive AF). Even if the subject moves or you change the
composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to
focus.
AF frame selection
Direct button
Control panel screen
Menu
Focus mode
Focusing functions
Viewfinder
Center AF frame
Left AF frame
Right AF frame
AF AREA
i button
MENU button
Control dial
P button
AF confirmation
mark
mark
Viewfinder
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