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Canon 550D User Manual

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Using AF to Focus

3

Focus the subject.

Aim the AF point over the subject and
press the shutter button halfway.

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.

X

The AF point used to focus will light in
red.

4

Take the picture.

Check the focus and exposure, then
press the shutter button completely to
take the picture (p.108).

You cannot take a picture during autofocusing. Take the picture only while
the Live View image is displayed.