Changing The Af Frame Mode; Center - Canon PowerShot SX420 IS User Manual

● The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom
lever all the way toward [ ] for maximum telephoto, and when
you zoom in to enlarge the subject to the same size following step
2 in "Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)" ( = 33).

Changing the AF Frame Mode

Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as
follows.
● Press the [
Frame] on the [
the desired option ( = 25).

Center

One AF frame is displayed in the center. Effective for reliable focusing.
● A yellow AF frame is displayed with [
focus when you press the shutter button halfway.
● To reduce the AF frame size, press the [
] tab to [Small] ( = 25).
[AF Frame Size] on the [
● The AF frame size is set to [Normal] when you use the digital
zoom ( = 33) or digital tele-converter ( = 54).
● To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or
in a corner, first aim the camera to capture the subject in an AF
frame, and then hold the shutter button halfway down. As you
continue to hold the shutter button halfway, recompose the shot
as desired, and then press the shutter button all the way down
(Focus Lock).
● The AF frame position is enlarged when you press the shutter
button halfway with [AF-Point Zoom] ( = 39) set to [On].
Before Use
Basic Guide
Still Images Movies
Advanced Guide
1
] button, choose [AF
] tab, and then choose
2
3
4
5
Still Images Movies
6
7
] if the camera cannot
8
9
] button and set
Index
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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