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Focusing may take longer or be incorrect when subjects are dark
or lack contrast, or in very bright conditions.
+Tracking
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After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed
around the face of the main subject as determined by the camera.
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When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving
subjects, within a certain range.
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When no faces are detected, pressing the shutter button halfway
displays green frames around other areas in focus.
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Examples of faces that cannot be detected:
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Subjects that are distant or extremely close
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Subjects that are dark or light
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Faces in profile, at an angle, or partly hidden
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The camera may misinterpret non-human subjects as faces.
Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows.
Still Images
Movies
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)
1
Choose [Tracking AF].
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Follow the steps in "Choosing the AF
Method" ( = 57) to choose [Tracking
AF].
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[ ] is displayed in the center of the
screen.
2
Choose a subject to focus on.
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Aim the camera so that [ ] is on the
desired subject.
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Press the shutter button halfway. [ ]
changes to a blue [
the subject as the camera continues to
adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF)
( = 59).
3
Shoot.
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Press the shutter button all the way down
to shoot.
[AF operation] ( = 59) is set to [Servo AF] and cannot be
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changed.
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Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or
move too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches
that of the background too closely.
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[
] is not available.
] mode ( = 56), press and hold the
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When shooting in [
button for at least one second.
Before Use
Still Images
Movies
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
], which follows
Playback
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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