Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi EF-S 18-55 Kit User Manual - Page 57

Selecting the AF Point

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S Selecting the AF PointN In the Image Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the AF point covering the closest subject will be selected to focus. Therefore, the camera sometimes may not the focus the subject you want. With the (Program AE), , , and modes, you can select one AF point to focus where you want. 1 Press the button. (9) X The selected AF point is indicated on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder. When all AF points light up, automatic AF point selection will be set. 2 Select the AF point. Press the key to select the AF point. While looking at the viewfinder, you can select the AF point by turning the dial until the desired AF point flashes in red. Pressing toggles the AF point selection between the center AF point and automatic AF point selection. 3 Focus the subject. Aim the selected AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway to focus. 57

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In the Image Zone modes, all the AF points are active. Generally, the
AF point covering the closest subject will be selected to focus.
Therefore, the camera sometimes may not the focus the subject you
want. With the <
d
> (Program AE), <
s
>, <
f
>, and <
a
> modes,
you can select one AF point to focus where you want.
1
Press the <
S
> button.
(
9
)
The selected AF point is indicated on
the LCD monitor and in the
viewfinder.
When all AF points light up, automatic
AF point selection will be set.
2
Select the AF point.
Press the <
S
> key to select the AF
point.
While looking at the viewfinder, you
can select the AF point by turning the
<
6
> dial until the desired AF point
flashes in red.
Pressing <
0
> toggles the AF point
selection between the center AF point
and automatic AF point selection.
3
Focus the subject.
Aim the selected AF point over the
subject and press the shutter button
halfway to focus.
S
Selecting the AF Point
N