Why can’t I select a single AF point in A+ mode on a Canon 5D Mark III?
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On my Canon 5D Mark III, when I switch to A+ mode I can’t choose a single autofocus point. Is this normal, and which shooting mode should I use if I want the camera to stay mostly automatic but still let me select the AF point myself?
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A+ mode gives all control over to the camera... if you want control over something like focus point selection, then you need to use a different mode.
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Yes, that is normal. In A+ mode, the camera takes full control of many settings, including autofocus mode and AF point selection. That means you cannot manually choose a single AF point while using A+.
If you want a mostly automatic mode but still want control over focus point selection, use P (Program) mode instead. P mode keeps shooting fairly automatic while allowing you to change settings such as AF mode, AF point, and ISO. If you want it to remain simple, you can leave ISO set to Auto in P mode.
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