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Focus mode

Focusing functions

S-AF (single AF) shooting

Focusing is performed once when the shutter

button is pressed halfway.

If focusing fails, release your finger from the

shutter button and press it halfway again. This

mode is suitable for taking pictures of non-

moving subjects or subjects with limited

movement.

1 Press the shutter button halfway.

• When the focus is locked, the AF

confirmation mark lights up.

• A beep sound is output when the subject is in

focus.

2 Press the shutter button all the way.

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. MF can be done when the shutter

button is not pressed.

1 Press the shutter button halfway to

use AF.

• When the focus is locked, the AF

confirmation mark lights up.

2 Fine-adjust the focus using the

focus ring, while keeping the

shutter button pressed halfway.

3 Press the shutter button all the

way to take the picture.

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.

confirmation

mark

Viewfinder

Focus ring

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Olympus E-500 User Manual Page 71