Pentax K200D - Manual (Page 107)

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Shooting Functions
4
Choose the part of the viewfinder to set focus to. The default setting is
N (Auto).
The selected AF point lights red in the viewfinder. (Superimpose AF Area)
• Setting cannot be changed in Picture mode and H mode (p.79).
•
k (Continuous mode) can be set when the mode dial is set to e, K, b,
c, a or p. The autofocus mode is set to k in \ (Moving Object) of
Picture mode or C (Kids) or
E (Pet) of H mode.
• In l (Single mode), the focus is locked (focus lock) while the focus
indicator
] is displayed in the viewfinder. To focus on another subject, take
your finger off the shutter release button first.
• During
\ (Moving Object) mode, when the H mode is set to C (Kids) or
E (Pet) or when k (Continuous mode) is set, focus is adjusted
continuously, tracking the moving object as long as the shutter release button
is kept pressed halfway.
• The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus in
l (Single
mode). If the subject is too close to the camera, move back and take the
picture. Adjust the focus manually if the subject is difficult to focus (p.60).
(p.109)
• In
l (Single mode), press the shutter release button halfway. The built-in
flash will discharge automatically several times, enabling the autofocus to
focus on the subject more easily if the subject is in a dark area and the built-
in flash is available.
• Regardless if the camera is set to l (Single mode) or k (Continuous
mode), the camera automatically tracks the subject if it is determined to be a
moving object.
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)
N
Auto
The camera selects the optimum AF point even if the
subject is not centered.
S
Select
Sets the focusing area to one of the eleven points in the AF
area.
O
Center Sets the focusing area to the center of the viewfinder.