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Selecting an AF Frame Mode

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90 Various Shooting Methods Selecting an AF Frame Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206). 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 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 [AiAF]. * Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 102). AiAF The camera automatically selects between 9 AF frames to focus on according to the shooting conditions. The camera fixes the AF frame at the center. Center This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it. Shooting mode: / / / FlexiZone The camera sets the focus from an AF frame you select. This is convenient for ensuring that the intended subject is in focus. 1 Select [AF Frame]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the [ ] menu, use the or button to select [AF Frame].

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Various Shooting Methods
90
See
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
(p. 206).
*
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 [AiAF].
*
Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 102).
AiAF
The camera automatically selects between 9
AF frames to focus on according to the
shooting conditions.
Center
The camera fixes the AF frame at the center.
This is convenient for making sure the focus is
exactly where you want it.
FlexiZone
Shooting mode:
/
/
/
The camera sets the focus from an AF frame
you select. This is convenient for ensuring
that the intended subject is in focus.
1
Select [AF Frame].
1.
Press the
button.
2.
In the [
] menu, use the
or
button to select [AF Frame].
*