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Fujifilm GFX100S: Configuring Shutter AF for Flexibility
Applies to Fujifilm GFX100, Fujifilm GFX100S, Fujifilm 100 II, etc
This page discusses the best way to configure , which is the setting controlling whether autofocus is initiated when the shutter is pressed.
Many times it is desirable to have AF initiate when pressing the shutter. But there are also many situations when it is undesirable.
Fujifilm makes it a hassle to change the preference by making it unassignable to the Q menu or to My Menu, which makes it a deep dive into the menus:
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