Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II User Manual - Page 90

Moving and Resizing AF Frames 1-point AF, point AF

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1-point AF Still Images Movies The camera focuses using a single AF frame. Effective for reliable focusing. You can also move the frame by touching the screen (=93). ●● 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). Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point AF) Still Images Movies When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF method to [1-point AF]. 1 Move the AF frame. zzTouch the screen. An AF frame is displayed in orange where you touched (Touch AF). zzTurn the [ ] dial to move the AF frame, and press the buttons to fine-tune the position. zzTo return the AF frame to the original position in the center, press the [ ] button. 2 Resize the AF frame. zzTo reduce the AF frame size, turn the [ ] ring. Turn it again to restore it to the original size. 3 Finish the setup process. zzPress the [ ] button. ●● AF frames are displayed at normal size when you use the digital zoom (=41) or digital tele-converter (=89), and in manual focus mode (=87). ●● You can also link the Spot AE Point frame to the AF frame (= 79). ●● You can also configure the AF frame size by pressing the [ ] button and choosing [AF Frame Size] on the [ 3] tab (= 30). 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 Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 90

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Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point AF)
Still Images
Movies
When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF
method to [1-point AF].
1
Move the AF frame.
z
Touch the screen. An AF frame is
displayed in orange where you touched
(Touch AF).
z
Turn the [
] dial to move the AF frame,
and press the [
][
][
][
] buttons to
fine-tune the position.
z
To return the AF frame to the original
position in the center, press the [
]
button.
2
Resize the AF frame.
z
To reduce the AF frame size, turn the
[
] ring. Turn it again to restore it to the
original size.
3
Finish the setup process.
z
Press the [
] button.
AF frames are displayed at normal size when you use the digital
zoom (
=
41) or digital tele-converter (
=
89), and in manual
focus mode (
=
87).
You can also link the Spot AE Point frame to the AF frame
(
=
79).
You can also configure the AF frame size by pressing the
[
] button and choosing [AF Frame Size] on the [
3] tab
(
=
30).
1-point AF
Still Images
Movies
The camera focuses using a single AF frame. Effective for reliable
focusing. You can also move the frame by touching the screen (
=
93).
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).