Canon PowerShot SD770 IS Silver PowerShot SD770 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 85 IS Camera - Page 89

Switching between Focusing Modes

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Various Shooting Methods 87 Switching between Focusing Modes Available Shooting Modes p. 222 The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. (No frame) Face Detect AiAF The camera detects a face and sets the focus, exposure*1 and white balance*2. In addition, the camera meters the subject so that the face is correctly illuminated when the flash fires. If no face is detected, the camera shoots using [AiAF]. *1 Only in Evaluative Metering mode (p. 96). *2 Only in (p. 98) The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames, from 9 available points, that it will use to determine the focus. The AF frame will be fixed to center. Center This is recommended when the target subject is at the center of the composition. You can change the size of the AF frame (p. 89). 1 Select [AF Frame]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [AF Frame]. 2 Accept the setting. 1. Use the or button to select an AF frame option. 2. Press the button. • Refer to Changing the AF Frame Size (p. 89).

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87
Various Shooting Methods
The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the
camera focuses.
Switching between Focusing Modes
Available Shooting Modes
p. 222
Face
Detect
The camera detects a face and sets the focus,
exposure*
1
and white balance*
2
. In addition, the
camera meters the subject so that the face is
correctly illuminated when the flash fires. If no face
is detected, the camera shoots using [AiAF].
*1 Only in Evaluative Metering mode (p. 96).
*2 Only in
(p. 98)
(No frame)
AiAF
The camera detects the subject and highlights the
AF frames, from 9 available points, that it will use
to determine the focus.
Center
The AF frame will be fixed to center.
This is recommended when the target subject is at
the center of the composition. You can change the
size of the AF frame (p. 89).
1
Select [AF Frame].
1.
Press the
button.
2.
In the
menu, use the
or
button to select [AF Frame].
2
Accept the setting.
1.
Use the
or
button to select an
AF frame option.
2.
Press the
button.
Refer to
Changing the AF Frame
Size
(p. 89).