Menu>Custom>Change AF Point Button>Type1 or Type2

**BruceBanner** · 10-01-2017, 07:17 PM

Just as what's in the subject matter, I cannot figure out what this option does and where it applies.

Can anyone explain this customisation?

Cheers,

Bruce

Keith23 · 10-01-2017, 07:57 PM

AF1 - Autofocus is performed when [AF] is pressed.

AF2 - Autofocus is performed when [AF] is pressed. Half press of [SHUTTER] is disabled.

Usually, half pressing [SHUTTER] focuses the lens; this option disables that.

**BruceBanner** · 10-02-2017, 12:23 AM

Originally posted by Keith23

AF1 - Autofocus is performed when [AF] is pressed.

AF2 - Autofocus is performed when [AF] is pressed. Half press of [SHUTTER] is disabled.

Usually, half pressing [SHUTTER] focuses the lens; this option disables that.

Hmm... I'm not sure that is it? I already understand the option at Menu 5>Button Customisation> AF Button etc., what I am pointing to is at the subject matter line... (unless I have misunderstood).

pschlute · 10-02-2017, 12:35 AM - **1 Like**

It is related to the operation of the little button abover the 4 way controller. One mode means you have to press the button to enable use of the 4 arrow keys to move the focus point, the other mode means you have to press the button to disable the arrow keys for Af point and revert to normal funtcion

**BruceBanner** · 10-02-2017, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by pschlute

It is related to the operation of the little button abover the 4 way controller. One mode means you have to press the button to enable use of the 4 arrow keys to move the focus point, the other mode means you have to press the button to disable the arrow keys for Af point and revert to normal funtcion

So from what I gather, Type 2 makes it so that even if the 4 way controller is in the mode that is not currently in directional focus points (ie Scene, WB adjustment instead etc), then when you turn off the device and back on then it boots back up to forcing the 4 way controller to being back to being focus point selector and not where it was last left off (ie scene, WB etc).

With Type 1 it seems to be whatever the four point controller was last used for would be the same upon a shutdown and restart?

So by choosing Type 2, with a power down and back up again it is always set to being AF focus control using the 4 directional pads and never start as being WB, Scene selector etc. This is pretty handy, for those that use Single focus point selector, quickly pick up the camera, turn on and can shoot straight away and use the 4 way directional pad without worrying if its still in WB, Scene mode from when last used etc.

Unregistered User · 10-02-2017, 02:45 PM - **2 Likes**

Type 1. Press the little button once and you have the AF selection active. Press again and you have standard controls.

Type 2. Press the little button once and you have standard functions active. Make a selection, 2s timer for instance, or change white balance. Now it automatically reverts to AF-point selection. You will have to push the little button every time you wish to make a selection other than AF-points.

**BruceBanner** · 10-02-2017, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by Tjompen1968

Type 1. Press the little button once and you have the AF selection active. Press again and you have standard controls.

Type 2. Press the little button once and you have standard functions active. Make a selection, 2s timer for instance, or change white balance. Now it automatically reverts to AF-point selection. You will have to push the little button every time you wish to make a selection other than AF-points.

Ah yes, excellent, thanks for that

10-01-2017, 07:17 PM	#1
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Menu>Custom>Change AF Point Button>Type1 or Type2 Just as what's in the subject matter, I cannot figure out what this option does and where it applies. Can anyone explain this customisation? Cheers, Bruce

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10-01-2017, 07:57 PM	#2
Keith23 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 69	AF1 - Autofocus is performed when [AF] is pressed. AF2 - Autofocus is performed when [AF] is pressed. Half press of [SHUTTER] is disabled. Usually, half pressing [SHUTTER] focuses the lens; this option disables that.

10-02-2017, 12:23 AM	#3
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404 Original Poster	Originally posted by Keith23 AF1 - Autofocus is performed when [AF] is pressed. AF2 - Autofocus is performed when [AF] is pressed. Half press of [SHUTTER] is disabled. Usually, half pressing [SHUTTER] focuses the lens; this option disables that. Hmm... I'm not sure that is it? I already understand the option at Menu 5>Button Customisation> AF Button etc., what I am pointing to is at the subject matter line... (unless I have misunderstood).

10-02-2017, 12:35 AM - 1 Like	#4
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,202	It is related to the operation of the little button abover the 4 way controller. One mode means you have to press the button to enable use of the 4 arrow keys to move the focus point, the other mode means you have to press the button to disable the arrow keys for Af point and revert to normal funtcion

10-02-2017, 01:26 PM	#5
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404 Original Poster	Originally posted by pschlute It is related to the operation of the little button abover the 4 way controller. One mode means you have to press the button to enable use of the 4 arrow keys to move the focus point, the other mode means you have to press the button to disable the arrow keys for Af point and revert to normal funtcion So from what I gather, Type 2 makes it so that even if the 4 way controller is in the mode that is not currently in directional focus points (ie Scene, WB adjustment instead etc), then when you turn off the device and back on then it boots back up to forcing the 4 way controller to being back to being focus point selector and not where it was last left off (ie scene, WB etc). With Type 1 it seems to be whatever the four point controller was last used for would be the same upon a shutdown and restart? So by choosing Type 2, with a power down and back up again it is always set to being AF focus control using the 4 directional pads and never start as being WB, Scene selector etc. This is pretty handy, for those that use Single focus point selector, quickly pick up the camera, turn on and can shoot straight away and use the 4 way directional pad without worrying if its still in WB, Scene mode from when last used etc.

10-02-2017, 02:45 PM - 2 Likes	#6
Unregistered User Guest	Type 1. Press the little button once and you have the AF selection active. Press again and you have standard controls. Type 2. Press the little button once and you have standard functions active. Make a selection, 2s timer for instance, or change white balance. Now it automatically reverts to AF-point selection. You will have to push the little button every time you wish to make a selection other than AF-points.

10-02-2017, 06:48 PM	#7
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tjompen1968 Type 1. Press the little button once and you have the AF selection active. Press again and you have standard controls. Type 2. Press the little button once and you have standard functions active. Make a selection, 2s timer for instance, or change white balance. Now it automatically reverts to AF-point selection. You will have to push the little button every time you wish to make a selection other than AF-points. Ah yes, excellent, thanks for that