Canon G10 PowerShot G10 Camera User Guide - Page 123

Selecting an AF Frame Mode

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121 Various Shooting Methods Selecting an AF Frame Mode Available Shooting Modes p. 300 The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. The camera detects a face and sets the focus, exposure*1 and white balance*2. In addition, the Face Detect camera meters the subject so that the face is correctly illuminated when the flash fires. *1 Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 141) *2 Only in (p. 143) AiAF The camera automatically selects between 9 AF frames to focus on according to the shooting conditions. You can change the AF frame size (p. 124). Center The AF frame will be fixed to center. This is recommended when the target subject is at the center of the composition. FlexiZone The AF frame can be moved manually to the desired area (FlexiZone). This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it. You can change the AF frame size (p. 124). 1 Select an AF frame mode. 1. Press the button. Example when [AiAF] is selected 2. Press the button to select an AF frame mode. • The AF frame mode changes with each press of the button. 3. Press the button. • You can also select the AF frame mode in [AF Frame] in the menu (p. 55). • See Changing the AF Frame Size (p. 124). • See Moving the AF Frame (p. 123).

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121
Various Shooting Methods
The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the
camera focuses.
Selecting an AF Frame Mode
Available Shooting Modes
p. 300
Face Detect
The camera detects a face and sets the focus,
exposure*
1
and white balance*
2
. In addition, the
camera meters the subject so that the face is
correctly illuminated when the flash fires.
*1 Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 141)
*2 Only in
(p. 143)
AiAF
The camera automatically selects between 9 AF
frames to focus on according to the shooting
conditions. You can change the AF frame size
(p. 124).
Center
The AF frame will be fixed to center. This is
recommended when the target subject is at the
center of the composition.
FlexiZone
The AF frame can be moved manually to the
desired area (FlexiZone). This is convenient for
making sure the focus is exactly where you want it.
You can change the AF frame size (p. 124).
1
Select an AF frame mode.
1.
Press the
button.
2.
Press the
button to select an AF
frame mode.
• The AF frame mode changes with
each press of the button.
3.
Press the
button.
You can also select the AF frame mode in [AF Frame] in the
menu (p. 55).
• See
Changing the AF Frame Size
(p. 124).
• See
Moving the AF Frame
(p. 123).
Example when [AiAF] is
selected