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Question:	What autofocus mode does the Dynax/Maxxum 5D employ?
Answer:	Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Automatic AF, Direct manual focus(DMF) can be selected. Single-shot AF mode (AF-S): Focusing starts by pressing the shutter-release button partway down and fixes the focus when it is confirmed. This mode is mainly useful for a still subject. Continuous AF mode (AF-C): Camera continues to focus on a moving subject even while the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. It is convenient to capture the moving subject. Automatic AF (AF-A): Camera automatically detects the motion of the subject and selects appropriate AF mode; AF continuous for moving subject and AF single for still subject. Direct manual focus(DMF): With DMF function selected, focus can be manually changed after it has been once confirmed using camera's AF system. It is useful for Macro photography and Portrait photography.

Question:

What autofocus mode does the Dynax/Maxxum 5D employ?

Answer:

Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Automatic AF, Direct manual focus(DMF) can be selected.

Single-shot AF mode (AF-S): Focusing starts by pressing the shutter-release button partway down and fixes the focus when it is confirmed. This mode is mainly useful for a still subject.

Continuous AF mode (AF-C): Camera continues to focus on a moving subject even while the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. It is convenient to capture the moving subject.

Automatic AF (AF-A): Camera automatically detects the motion of the subject and selects appropriate AF mode; AF continuous for moving subject and AF single for still subject.

Direct manual focus(DMF): With DMF function selected, focus can be manually changed after it has been once confirmed using camera's AF system. It is useful for Macro photography and Portrait photography.