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Selecting an AF Frame Mode

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98 Various Shooting Methods Selecting an AF Frame Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 222). Shooting Mode * Cannot be set in mode. The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. Face Detect Center You can have the camera automatically detect the position of a face and use this data to set the focus and exposure* while shooting. In addition, the camera will meter the subject so that the face is correctly illuminated when the flash fires. If a face is not detected, shooting will take place with [Center]. * Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 115). The camera fixes the AF frame at the center. This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it. 1 Select [AF Frame]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [AF Frame]. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select [Face Detect] or [Center]. 2. Press the button. • Changing the AF frame size (p. 100).

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Various Shooting Methods
98
See
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
(p. 222).
*
Cannot be set in
mode.
The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the
camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways.
Selecting an AF Frame Mode
Shooting Mode
Face
Detect
You can have the camera automatically
detect the position of a face and use this data
to set the focus and exposure* while shooting.
In addition, the camera will meter the subject
so that the face is correctly illuminated when
the flash fires. If a face is not detected,
shooting will take place with [Center].
*
Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 115).
Center
The camera fixes the AF frame at the center.
This is convenient for making sure the focus is
exactly where you want it.
1
Select [AF Frame].
1.
Press the
button.
2.
In the
menu, use the
or
button to select [AF Frame].
2
Accept the setting.
1.
Use the
or
button to select
[Face Detect] or [Center].
2.
Press the
button.
•
Changing the AF frame size (p. 100).