Canon PowerShot N100 Camera User Guide - Page 81

Still Images Movies Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF) You can shoot after choosing a person's face or another subject to focus on. 1 Set the AF frame to [Face AiAF] (= 79). 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 the camera not to shoot when you touch the screen, make sure [Touch Shutter] mode is deactivated. Press the button, choose [Touch Shutter] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] (=26). • 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 [e] mode (=77), the camera will revert to [ ] mode if you touch the screen to specify where to focus. • If [Face ID] is set to [On], names will not display when registered people are detected, but the names will be recorded in the still images (=41). However, a name will display if the subject chosen to focus on is the same as a person detected with Face ID. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Hybrid Auto / Dual Capture Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 81