Canon A590 IS Selecting an AF Frame Mode, 2 Make settings, 1 Select [AF Frame]

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Selecting an AF Frame Mode

Available Shooting Modes p. 206

The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses.

	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
Face	is correctly illuminated when the flash fires. If
Detect	no face is detected, the camera shoots using
	[AiAF].
	*1	Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 100).
	*2	Only in	(p. 101)

The camera automatically selects between 9

AiAF AF frames to focus on according to the shooting conditions.

The AF frame will be fixed to center. This is

Center recommended when the target subject is at the center of the composition.

1 Select [AF Frame].

1. Press the button.

2.In the menu, use the or button to select [AF Frame].

2 Make settings.

1. Use the or button to select [Face Detect], [AiAF] or [Center].

2.Press the button.