zzWhen the subject is detected, the camera beeps and [] is displayed. Even if the subject moves, the camera will continue to track the subject within a certain range.
zzIf no subject is detected, [] is displayed.
zzTo cancel tracking, press the <q> button again.
3Shoot.
zzPress the shutter button halfway. [] changes to a blue [], which follows the subject as the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF) (=60).
zzPress the shutter button all the way down to shoot.
zzEven after your shot, [] is still displayed and the camera continues to track the subject.
•[Servo AF] (=60) is set to [On] and cannot be changed.
•Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely.
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•[e] and [u] are not available.
•The camera can detect subjects even if you press the shutter button halfway without pressing the <q> button. After your shot, [] is displayed in the center of the screen.
Still Images | Movies |
Center
One AF frame is displayed in the center. Effective for reliable focusing.
•A yellow AF frame is displayed with [ ] if the camera cannot focus
when you press the shutter button halfway.
• To reduce the AF frame size, press the <n> button and set [AF Frame Size] on the [4] tab to [Small] (=21).
•The AF frame size is set to [Normal] when you use the digital zoom (=30) or digital
•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).
•The AF frame position is enlarged when you press the shutter button halfway and
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
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