Samsung DV100 User Manual - Page 53

Changing the camera's focus Using tracking auto focus Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Shooting → Focus Area → Tracking AF. 3 Focus on the subject you want to track, and then press [ ]. • A focus frame appears on the subject and follows the subject as you move the camera. • If you do not select a focus area, the focus frame will appear in the center of the screen. • Tracking a subject may fail when: -- the subject is too small or the subject moves excessively -- the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place -- colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same -- the camera shakes excessively • When tracking a subject fails, the focus frame will appear as a white single-line frame ( ). • If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject to track. • If the camera fails to fix the focus, the focus frame changes to a red, single-line frame ( ). • If you use this function, you cannot set self timer options, Face Detection options and Smart Filter options. • The white frame means that your camera is tracking the subject. • The green frame means that your subject is in focus when you half-press [Shutter]. 4 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. Shooting options 52