Digital Camera World

THIS MONTH: AUTO FOCUS POINTS

Source: 1 Shooting mode You’ll have limited (if any) options for changing the AF point set-up if you shoot in one of the camera’s basic modes, so switch to an advanced exposure mode.2 AF point selection Cameras with multiple focus points enable you to set different AF point patterns, from a single focus point and groups through to the entire AF point array.3 Switching points Some cameras let you to move the active AF point using a dedicated controller. For others, you’ll need to use the rear control pad or the camera’s dials.4 Customisation Advanced cameras include handy features such as changing the position of the AF point as you rotate the camera, and reducing the total number of points.

TECH MADE EASY

IN FOCUS

You’ll need to half-press the shutter release or tap the AF button on the back of a compatible camera to activate the autofocus system. Once focus is achieved, the active AF point(s) will glow red or be highlighted in black, and the focus indicator in the viewfinder readout will appear.

But it’s the AF points visible

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