Olympus E-410 User Manual

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Shooti

ng functions – Focusing fu

nctions

Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)

This function allows you to fine-adjust focus manually by turning the focus ring after AF is

performed in the S-AF mode. When the shutter button is not pressed, MF operation is available.

• You can fine-adjust the focus with the focus

ring if you have pressed the shutter button
halfway and AF is confirmed. You can also
fine-adjust the focus with the focus ring when
the shutter button is not pressed halfway.

Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF)

Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter button halfway to activate C-AF mode.

• While the shutter button is kept pressed, MF mode is not activated.
• When the shutter button is not pressed, MF mode is available.

TIPS
Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode:

J You can set the

AEL / AFL button to operate C-AF with the AEL / AFL mode settings.

g “AEL / AFL mode” (P. 66)

The built-in flash can function as an AF illuminator. This helps
with focusing in low-light conditions in the AF mode. To use this

function, raise the flash.
MENU[Y][AF ILLUMINAT.]

x Notes

• If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting focus with the focus ring, the AF is

activated and your adjustments are canceled.

x Notes

• If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting focus with the focus ring, the AF is

activated and your adjustments are canceled.

AF illuminator

Focus ring

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Near

Shutter button

AELMetering

AF ILLUMINAT.

LIVE VIEW BOOST

FUNCTION

OFF