AF Point Selection. Canon BP-511

AF Point Selection

The AF point can be selected automatically or manually. In the Basic Zone modes and < > mode, AF point selection will be automatic. In the < >, < >, < >, and < > modes, AF point selection can be set to either automatic or manual.

Automatic selection : The camera selects the AF point automatically according to conditions.

Manual selection : You can select any of the three AF points manually. This is best when you want to be sure to focus on a particular subject, or to use the speed of the AF focusing function to help you compose a particular shot quickly.

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Press the < > button. (

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Viewfinder

Automatic AF point selection

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Select the AF point.

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Look at the LCD panel or the viewfinder display as you turn the < > or < > dial.

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Press the shutter button halfway to ready the camera for shooting.

LCD panel

Automatic

AF point selection

Manual

AF point selection

Manual AF point selection

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Automatic selection: All the AF points will light

● in red.

Manual selection: The desired AF point lights in red.

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