a6: AF Activation

Choose whether the shutter-release button can be used to focus.

Option	Description
[Shutter/AF-ON]	The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
[AF-ON only]	The camera does not focus when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Highlighting [AF-ON only] and pressing 2 displays [Out-of-focus release] options.

Option	Description
[Enable]	Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority).
[Disable]	Photos can be taken only when the camera is in focus (focus priority). Focus using the AF-ON button or other controls to which AF-ON has been assigned.

Caution: “Pinpoint AF”

If [Pinpoint AF] is selected for AF-area mode with Custom Setting a6 [AF activation] set to [AF‑ON only] and [Disable] chosen for [Out-of-focus release], the shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in focus.

A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

Custom Settings Bank

a: Focus

a1: AF-C Priority Selection a2: AF-S Priority Selection a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On a4: Focus Points Used a5: Store Points by Orientation a6: AF Activation a7: Focus Point Persistence a8: Limit AF-Area Mode Selection a9: Focus Mode Restrictions a10: Focus Point Wrap-Around a11: Focus Point Display a12: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator a13: Focus Peaking a14: Focus Point Selection Speed a15: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode

b: Metering/Exposure

b1: ISO sensitivity Step Value b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl b3: Easy Exposure Compensation b4: Matrix Metering Face Detection b5: Center-Weighted Area b6: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure b7: Keep Exp. When f/ Changes

c: Timers/AE Lock

c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L c2: Self-Timer c3: Power Off Delay

d: Shooting/Display