Choose how quickly focus responds if something passes between the subject and the camera during viewfinder photography when AF-C is selected for autofocus mode.

Blocked Shot AF Response

Option

Description

[5 (Delayed)]

Choose how quickly focus responds when something passes between the subject and the camera.

  • Choose [5 (Delayed)] to help maintain focus on your original subject.

  • Choose [1 (Quick)] to make it easier to shift focus to objects crossing your field of view.

[4]

[3]

[2]

[1 (Quick)]

  • Regardless of the option selected, blocked shot AF response functions in mode [3] when [3D-tracking] is selected for AF-area mode.

  • If [Auto-area AF] is selected for AF-area mode, blocked shot AF response will function in mode [3] when [2] or [1 (Quick)] is selected.

Subject Motion

Option

Description

[Steady]

Choose for smooth focus when photographing subjects that approach the camera at a steady pace.

[Erratic]

Choose for improved response when photographing subjects prone to sudden starts and stops.



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