Canon PowerShot G16 User Guide - Page 81

Still Images Changing the AF Frame Mode Movies Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. zzPress the button, choose [AF Frame] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (=25). Still Images FlexiZone/Center One AF frame is displayed. Effective for reliable focusing. With [FlexiZone], you can move and resize the AF frame (=81). • A yellow AF frame is displayed with [ ] if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. • To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or in a corner, first aim the camera to capture the subject in an AF frame, and then hold the shutter button halfway down. As you continue to hold the shutter button halfway, recompose the shot as desired, and then press the shutter button all the way down (Focus Lock). Still Images Moving and Resizing AF Frames (FlexiZone) When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF frame mode to [FlexiZone] (=81). 1 Prepare to move the AF frame. zzPress the < > button. The AF frame turns orange. 2 Move and resize the AF frame. zzTurn the dial to move the AF frame, or press the buttons to move it by a smaller amount. zzTo return the AF frame to the original position in the center, keep the < > button held down. zzTo reduce the AF frame size, press the button. Press it again to restore it to the original size. 3 Finish the setup process. zzPress the < > button. Cover Before Use Common Camera Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 81