Changing the camera’s focus

Using tracking auto focus

Tracking AF allows you to track and automatically focus on your subject, even when you are moving.

1In Shooting mode, press [m].

2Select Touch AF “ Tracking AF.

3Touch the subject you want to track in the touch area.

A focus frame appears on the subject and follows the subject as you move the camera.

The white frame means that your camera is tracking the subject.

When you half-press [Shutter], the green frame means that your subject is in focus.

The red frame means that your camera failed to focus.

4Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

If you do not select a focus area, the focus frame will appear in the center of the screen.

Tracking a subject may fail when:

-the subject is too small

-the subject moves excessively

-the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place

-colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same

-the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds

-the camera shakes excessively

When tracking fails, the feature will be reset.

If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject to track.

If the camera fails to focus, the focus frame will change to red and the focus will be reset.

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Samsung WB252F, WB280F, WB251F, WB250F Select Touch AF “ Tracking AF, Touch the subject you want to track in the touch area

WB252F, WB251F, WB280F, WB250F specifications

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