Canon D60 manual Focusing On an Off-Center Subject

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Focus on the subject.

Select an AF point. (→57)

Focusing On an Off-Center Subject

To focus on a subject not covered by one of the three AF points, follow the procedure below. This technique is called Focus Lock.

Focus lock is valid when the AF mode is set to One-shot AF.

2 ● Place the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button down halfway.

Hold the shutter button down

3 halfway and recompose the picture.

4 Take the picture.

You can also use the Focus lock function in the Basic Zone (except for <>mode), starting from step 2.

For best results, use the combination of One-shot AF with AE lock applied on the AF point where focus is achieved, and evaluative metering.

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Contents Instructions Thank you for purchasing this Canon product Introduction ¢ EOS Digital Solution Disk ¢ Adobe Photoshop LE DiskEquipment Check List ¢ EOS D60 Software InstructionsContents 128 EOS D60 Safety Precautions Page If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields Extended StorageHandling Precautions CameraLithium Battery for the Date and Time Quick Guide Turn on the camera Set the Mode Dial to Mount the lens Set the focus modeSwitch on the lens to AF Full AutoNomenclature CoverCF Card Slot Cover LCD Panel RAWViewfinder Information Zone Mode DialFull Auto →38 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS400 BackConventions Used in This Manual Before You Start Place the battery in the adapter Charging the Battery PackConnect the power cord Charge the battery packBefore You Start Open the battery chamber cover Inserting the Battery PackBattery Level Icons Insert the battery into the cameraOpen the battery cover Removing the Battery PackBattery Life Remove the battery packPlace the cord in the groove Using a Household Power SupplyConnect the DC coupler Insert the DC coupler into the cameraMounting a Lens Mounting and Detaching a LensDetaching a Lens Insert the CF card Installing a CF CardOpen the cover Removing a CF Card Open the coverShutter Button Main SwitchBasic Operation Halfway pressingPress a button and turn the dial Using the Electronic DialsBasic Operations with the Dial Just turn the dialLCD Monitor Menu Functions and Settings Menu Selections and Default Settings Menu item Settings and DescriptionSet the date and time Setting the Date and TimeFrom the Menu, select Date Time Select the order for the displayReturns to the menu Turn the Dioptric Adjustment Knob Holding the CameraSimple Picture Taking Set the focus Fully Automatic Picture TakingPlace one of the AF points on the subject Check the displayAF-Assist Beam Automatic Built-in FlashSimple Picture Taking Check the Image Immediately Check the Image in Play ModeChange the displayed image From the Menu, select Review Select the Review settingChecking the Image After it is Taken On selectedFrom the Menu, select Review time Time for Image ReviewSet the review time Open the Erase menu Set the camera to Play modeSelect the image you want to Erase Erase the imagePortrait Mode Landscape Mode Close-Up Mode Sports Mode Night Portrait Mode Advanced Operations Quality Selection Set the qualitySet the ISO speed ISO SpeedSelect ISO speed Advanced OperationsSetting Processing Parameters Parameter Setting Level EffectGo back to step Set the desired parameter settingSelect the parameter to be set Select the desired set numberAF Mode Selection One-Shot AF for Still Subjects AI Focus AF AI Servo AF for Moving SubjectsPredictive AF Viewfinder Automatic AF point Selection AF Point SelectionPress the button Select the AF point LCD panelFocusing On an Off-Center Subject Manual Focus Set the lens focus mode switch to MF or M on older lensesDifficult-to-Focus Subjects Camera Setting Information INFO. Checking Camera SettingsDisplay the camera settings Selecting a Metering Mode Press the button Select a metering modeEvaluative Metering Center-weighted Average MeteringMetering Modes Partial MeteringPress the Drive button Select the drive mode Selecting a Drive ModeSize/Quality Setting the White Balance Press the WB button Select the white balance settingWhite Balance Settings Icon ConditionsFrom the menu, select Custom WB Custom White Balance SettingPhotograph a white subject Select the imageLCD Panel Illumination Illuminating the LCD panelSet the Mode Dial to Focus on the subject Program AEDifferences Between Program AE Mode and Full Auto Mode Shifting the ProgramShutter-Priority AE Set the Mode Dial to Set the shutter speedCheck the display, then take the picture Shutter Speed Display Set the Mode Dial to Select the aperture value Aperture-Priority AEChecking the Depth of Field Aperture Value DisplayManual Exposure Set the aperture valueDetermine the exposure Automatic Depth-of-Field AE Set the Mode Dial to Focus the pictureCheck the display, then take Picture Setting Exposure Compensation Set the exposureFrom the menu, select AEB Canceling AEBAutoexposure Bracketing Set the AEB level, , and modes AEB settings in 1/3-stop incrementsAEB settings in 2/3-stop increments ModeButton Self-timer Operation Select the self-timerRemove the eyecup Using the Eyepiece CoverSlip the eyepiece cover over the eyepiece Set the Mode Dial to Set the shutter speed to Bulb ExposuresPress the shutter button down Fully Mirror LockupPress the shutter button down Fully again Flash 4 Photography Using the Built-in Flash in the Basic Zone Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash in the Creative Zone Mode Sync shutter speed Aperture Value Flash Sync Shutter Speed and Aperture SettingsFlash Photography Using the Built-in Flash From the menu, select Red-eye On/off Red-eye ReductionSet the Red-eye reduction func Tion FE Lock Make sure the icon in the viewfinder is onFlash Exposure Compensation Press the button Set the exposure compensation AmountFE Flash Exposure Lock →95 Wireless Multi-Flash/E-TTL Autoflash →95High-Speed Sync FP Flash →94 Flash Exposure Compensation →95Make sure the 550EX Speedlite’s Taking Flash Pictures in Each Shooting ModeFull Auto Flash Pilot lamp is onHigh-Speed Sync FP Flash FEB Flash Exposure BracketingWireless Multi-Flash/E-TTL Autoflash Shooting Modeling FlashSync Speed Using Non-Canon Flash UnitsTTL and A-TTL Speedlites PC TerminalPlaying Erasing Recorded Images Viewing the Index Viewing Recorded ImagesViewing a Single Image Press the button Display the indexViewing Enlarged Images Jump Jumping to Another ImagePress the INFO. button INFO. Turning the Information Display On and OffImage Information Displayed During Play HistogramsStart auto playback From the menu, select Auto PlaybackPlaying Erasing Recorded Images 101 From the menu, select Rotate Go to Rotate modeRotating an Image Rotate the imageFrom the menu, select Protect Open the Protect Settings screenProtecting an Image Protect the imageTurn the dial to select All…, then press the button Erasing Images All Image ErasePress the button Turn the dial to select OK Then press the buttonFrom the Menu, select Format Formatting the CF CardPlaying Erasing Recorded Images 105 106 Precautions for Printing from DPOF-compatible DevicesPrint Order Order the prints from the cameraSelect the images Selecting Images for PrintingSelecting a Single Image From the menu, select Print Order Playing Erasing Recorded Images 107Select Mark all Select the print quantitySelecting All Images 108Images 109 Specifying Date Printing 110Specifying File Number Printing Playing Erasing Recorded Images 111Connecting to a TV 112Replacing the Date/Time Battery From the menu, select File num- bering Select the setting you wantFile Numbering System 114Select C.Fn-13 Playing Erasing Recorded Images 115Finish cleaning Select 1 EnableClean the imaging element 116Menu Function Settings 118 List of Menu FunctionsScreen Description Menu Function Settings 119 120 Menu Function Settings 121 122 Custom Function SettingsSetting or change ScreenMenu Function Settings 123 Effects, remarks124 AEBMenu Function Settings 125 Effective for using flash at night or in dark locations126 Menu Function Settings 127 CF CompactFlash Card Basic TerminologyAperture value Depth of FieldFile Numbering and Folders ExposureReference 129 ISO Speed FirmwareFormat Red-eye PhenomenonAF Modes and Drive Modes Function Availability TableReference 131 Exposure Warnings Mode Blinking warning Description Remarks132 Program Line Description Program LineReference 133 Aperture value readout Shutter Speed and Aperture Value ReadoutsShutter speed readout 134Message List Error CodesReference 135 Power Troubleshooting136 Checking and Handling Images ShootingReference 137 Major Accessories Optional CF Card Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3Remote Switch RS-80N3 PC Card AdapterItems included System Map140 Reference 141Major Specifications 142Autofocus Reference 143Built-in Flash 144Power Source Reference 145Index 146Reference 147 CT1-1232-001 Canon INC

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