Casio EX Z 280 Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)

Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)

	Spot	This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the
Í
Í		image. This setting works well with focus lock (page 67).
		image. This setting works well with focus lock (page 67).
		When you half-press the shutter button while this setting selected,
	Multi	the camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area from among
È
È		nine possible areas. The focus frame of the area where the
		nine possible areas. The focus frame of the area where the
		camera focuses will be displayed in green.
	Tracking	Half-pressing the shutter button focuses on the subject and causes
Ë
Ë		the focus frame to track the movement of the subject.
		the focus frame to track the movement of the subject.

1.In the REC mode, press [SET].

2.Use [8] and [2] to select the third Control Panel option from the top (AF Area).

3.Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

4.Point the camera at the subject and half-press the shutter button. Wait until the camera adjusts exposure and focus automatically.

5.Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.

“Í Spot” or “Ë Tracking”

“È Multi”

IMPORTANT!

•“È Multi” cannot be selected for the Auto Focus area while you are using Face Detection (page 40).

•“Ë Tracking” cannot be selected for the Auto Focus area while you are using Auto Shutter (page 69).

•Selecting “Ë Tracking” can cause vibration and noise to occur due to lens operation while tracking a subject. This does not indicate malfunction.

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