Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Area

You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus metering area for shooting snapshots.

• When recording movies, the AF metering area is always “Í Spot”.

The camera automatically determines the focus point on the

ÒIntelligent screen and focuses there (intelligent AF).

•Face detection (page 89) operates automatically.

Í Spot

This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the

image. This setting works well with focus lock (page 85).

 

Ë Tracking

When you half-press the shutter button while this setting is

selected, the focus frame will follow the movement of the subject.

 

“Ò Intelligent”

“Í Spot” or “Ë Tracking”

Focus frame

Focus frame

•“Ë Tracking” cannot be used in combination with the following features. Some HS BEST SHOT scenes (except “Auto”)

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