Choose whether photos can be taken before the camera focuses when AF-C is selected.

Option

Description

G

[Release]

Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority).

B

[Focus + release]

Photos can be taken even when the camera is not in focus, but if the subject is dark or low contrast and the camera is in continuous-release mode, priority will be given to focus for the first shot in each series. For the remaining shots, priority will be given to frame rate regardless of focus. This helps ensure that the first shot in each series is in focus.

E

[Release + focus]

Photos can be taken even when the camera is not in focus, but if the subject is dark or low contrast and the camera is in continuous-release mode, the frame advance rate will slow for improved focus. Focus is prioritized over frame rate.

F

[Focus]

Photos can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority).

Regardless of the option chosen for [AF-C priority selection], focus will not lock when AF-C is chosen for autofocus mode; instead, the camera will continue to adjust focus until the shutter is released.



A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

a: Autofocus

b: Metering/Exposure

c: Timers/AE Lock

d: Shootin/Display

e: Bracketing/Flash

f: Controls

g: Movie