Canon EOS 50D - Manual (Page 122)

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Using AF to FocusN
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Select the AF point.
Press the > button, then
use <9> to select the AF point.
If you keep tilting <9> in the same
direction, it will toggle between
manual and automatic AF point
selection.
3
Focus the subject.
Aim the AF point over the subject,
and hold down the
button.
X The Live View image will turn off, the
reflex mirror will go back down, and
AF will be executed.
X When focus is achieved, the beeper
will sound and the Live View image
will reappear.
The AF point used to focus will be
displayed in red.
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Take the picture.
Check the focus and exposure, then
press the shutter button to take the
picture (p.118).
You cannot take a picture during autofocusing. Take the picture only
while the Live View image is displayed.
Autofocus will not work with the release button on the Remote Switch
RS-80N3 and Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (both sold separately).
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