{"id":361020,"date":"2021-06-07T14:31:46","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T13:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/?post_type=learning-centre&p=361020"},"modified":"2024-04-15T17:29:30","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T16:29:30","slug":"how-to-change-focusing-points","status":"publish","type":"learning-centre","link":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/en-gb\/learning-centre\/how-to-change-focusing-points\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Focusing Points"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An autofocusing point (AF point) is the part of the frame that your X Series camera uses to focus on a subject. You\u2019ve probably noticed them already, lighting up green when you shoot a picture. When your camera is set to Advanced SR AUTO mode, AF points are chosen automatically based on which object is closest to the camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, you can also manually control which focusing point is used. This is useful when you want to be specific about where your camera should be focusing; for instance, when photographing a person or object that isn\u2019t the closest thing to the camera, or isn\u2019t in the centre of the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a Single AF Point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To be super specific about which focusing point you are using, we need to use Single Point AF mode. You can\u2019t do this in Advanced SR AUTO mode; you\u2019ll need to use another mode, such as Program (P).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 1<\/strong> Press MENU OK and scroll down to AF\/MF SETTING.
\nSTEP 2<\/strong> Choose AF MODE and select SINGLE POINT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also change focusing point mode from the Q Menu, or via the default Function (Fn) button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you start shooting again, you\u2019ll notice a single square focusing point in the middle of the frame, and when you half-press the shutter release button, this is where the camera will focus \u2013 and nowhere else, which lets you be really selective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But what if you don\u2019t want to have your subject in the middle of the frame? After all, good composition rarely requires this. No problem \u2013 it\u2019s easy to move it.<\/p>\n\n\n

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