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The Shooting Menus
xF DEPTH-OF-FIELD SCALE
Choose the basis for the depth-of- eld scale.
Option
Description
PIXEL BASIS
Provides a precision reference for use when assessing depth of fi eld
for pictures that will be viewed at high resolutions on computers
or other electronic displays.
FILM FORMAT
BASIS
Provides a practical reference for use when assessing depth of fi eld
for pictures that will be viewed at lower resolutions, for example
as prints.
N
Any changes made using this item also apply in movie mode (P 215).
RELEASE/FOCUS PRIORITY
Choose how the camera behaves when the shutter button
is pressed all the way down. Settings for AF-S and AF-C focus
modes can be selected separately.
Option
Description
RELEASE
Shutter response is prioritized over focus. Pictures can be taken
when the camera is not in focus.
FOCUS
Focus is prioritized over shutter response. Pictures can be only
taken when the camera is in focus.
O
Regardless of the option selected, pictures can still be taken when the
camera is not in focus if ON is selected for AF+MF.