Autofocus provides automatic alignment of the lens in the frame and adjustment of sharpness. The autofocus modes on most cameras are the same, as well as the principle of operation. This feature has various settings that allow the photographer to customize the camera to take almost any photo.
Instructions
Step 1
To enable autofocus mode on many professional and semi-professional cameras, a dedicated switch is used that can be set in two modes: AF or M. AF is the standard abbreviation for the autofocus function, and M enables manual focus mode. If this switch is absent on the camera, then the mode is selected through the corresponding menu item. If you cannot find this function, please refer to the manual for the camera, which is usually supplied with the kit.
Step 2
On some cameras, autofocus also has different modes. AF-A is responsible for fully automatic adjustment of the sharpness of the frame. The camera automatically detects the subject to focus on. This function works well for most shots.
Step 3
AF-S mode captures static scenes such as landscapes or portraits. AF-C activates a mode in which the camera will focus on a moving subject until the shutter button is pressed. This function is well suited for capturing fast-moving subjects in the frame.
Step 4
Some cameras have an AF area setting function that can be manually adjusted. In most cases, focusing on the closest subject is fine. This option in the settings of the device has a white rectangle icon. Dynamic Zone mode allows you to make more precise focusing adjustments for moving objects in the frame, while Single Point mode can be used to adjust focus to a specific area in the frame. This feature is useful when you know exactly what should be in focus - for example, the eyes of a person when taking a portrait.
