Maximum frame rates have also increased more than 2X with a maximum frame rate of 8 fps in Single AF mode.

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"AF Limit Mode" can adjust the range of auto focusing and "Shutter Priority AF" offers faster focus adjustment by stopping the live view to increase the speed of the auto focusing.

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When shooting in Live View mode, the Hybrid CMOS AF system enables speedy and accurate autofocus for photos and video.

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