Canon AF514XL-S - Manual (Page 73)

To focus in these situations:
1. Either set the focus mode switch to
"L”, iock the focus on a substitute sub­
ject, which is at the same distance as
your main subject, and then recom­
pose the picture.
2. Or set the focus mode switch to “M"
and focus manuaiiy.
3. Or ieave the focus mode switch on “N”,
compose the picture so that a
substitute subject, which is at the
same distance as your main subject,
covers the autofocus circie in the
viewfinder, press the instant focus
lock button and then turn the camera
to your main subject. You must hold in
the instant focus lock button for as
long as you are filming the special sub­
ject.
Focusing Chart
Setting of Focus Mode
Switch O Effect Effect of Instant Focus Lock
Button 0
N (Normal Autofocus) Autofocuslng Is continuous
during filming. Pressing this button locks the
focus. Upon release of button,
normal autofocuslng resumes.
L (Focus Lock) Autofocuslng works once when
shutter trigger is pressed halfway,
then locks.
Pressing this button causes
lens to refocus once, then lock.
M (Manual Focus) Autofocuslng does not work. No effect.
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