Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III PowerShot G1X MarkIII Camera User Guide - Page 95

●● When [Face ID] is set to [On], only the name of the registered person chosen as the main subject is displayed, even if other registered people have been detected. However, their names will be recorded in the still images (=45). Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF) Still Images Movies You can shoot after choosing a person's face or another subject to focus on. 1 Set the AF method to [ +Tracking] (= 91). 2 Choose a person's face or another subject to focus on. zzTouch the subject or person on the screen. zzWhen the subject is detected, the camera beeps and [ ] is displayed. Focus is maintained even if the subject moves. zzTo cancel Touch AF, touch [ ]. 3 Shoot. zzPress the shutter button halfway. After the camera focuses, [ ] changes to a green [ ]. zzPress the shutter button all the way down to shoot. ●● If you prefer not to shoot when you touch the screen, choose [ ] > [ 2] tab > [Touch Shutter] > [Touch Shutter] > [Disable] (=31). ●● Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly, or when there is inadequate contrast between subjects and the background. ●● Even if you are shooting in [ ] mode (=88), the camera will revert to [ ] mode if you touch the screen to specify where to focus. ●● To keep the frame in the same position (where you touched) after shooting when [Touch Shutter] is set to [Enable] (=44), choose MENU (=31) > [ 2] tab > [Touch Shutter] > [AF frame pos'n] > [Touch point]. Shooting with AF Lock Still Images Movies The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. 1 Lock the focus. zzWith the shutter button pressed halfway, press the [ ] button. zzThe focus is now locked, and [ ] and the MF indicator are displayed. zzTo unlock the focus, hold the shutter button halfway down and press the [ ] button again. 2 Compose the shot and shoot. ●● Cannot be used with Touch Shutter (=44). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wireless Features Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 95