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 Focusing functions

This function allows you to fine-adjust focus manually by turning the focus ring after AF is 
performed in the S-AF mode. When the shutter button is not pressed, MF operation is 
available.

• You can fine-adjust the focus with the focus ring if you have pressed the shutter button halfway 

and AF is confirmed. You can also fine-adjust the focus with the focus ring when the shutter 
button is not pressed halfway.

Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter button halfway to activate C-AF mode.

• While the shutter button is kept pressed, MF mode is not activated.
• When the shutter button is not pressed, MF mode is available.

J You can set the 

AEL/AFL button to operate C-AF with the AEL/AFL mode settings. 

g “AEL/AFL mode” (P. 77)

The built-in flash can function as an AF illuminator. This helps with focusing in low-light 
conditions in the AF mode. To use this function, raise the flash.
MENU[Y][AF ILLUMINAT.]

Normally, this camera does not release the shutter while the AF is operating or the flash is 
charging. If you want to release the shutter without waiting until these operations have 
completed, use the setting below. You can set the release priority individually in focus mode.

RELEASE PRIORITY S

Sets release priority for S-AF 
mode (

gP. 49).

RELEASE PRIORITY C

Sets release priority for C-AF 
mode (

gP. 49).

MENU[Y][RELEASE PRIORITY S]/[RELEASE PRIORITY C]

x Notes

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

activated and your adjustments are canceled.

x Notes

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

activated and your adjustments are canceled.

x Notes

• When [RELEASE PRIORITY C] is set to [ON], Predictive AF is not available for the first shot.

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