Canon PowerShot S400 Switching between Autofocus Modes

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Switching between Autofocus Modes

Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (nine AF frames), you can set it to the center AF frame. When the center AF frame is selected, the AF frame will appear in the LCD monitor if it is turned on (p. 29). The AF frame does not appear when AiAF is selected.

The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames,

No frame On from 9 available points, that it will use to determine the focus.

The camera focuses using the center AF frame. This is Off convenient for focusing on a specific part of a subject with

greater certainty.

The symbol represents the AF frames as they appear in the LCD monitor.

• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 38).

In the (Rec.) menu,

select .

• Use the or button to select [On] or [Off].

• A shot can be taken immediately after.

• The display will return to the Rec. screen.

The center AF frame mode is used when the digital zoom is activated.