Shooting With Servo Af - Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Getting Started

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The camera can detect subjects even if you press the shutter
button halfway without pressing the [
[
] is displayed in the center of the screen.
If [Face ID] is set to [On], names will not display when registered
people are detected, but the names will be recorded in the still
images ( = 47). However, a name will display if the subject
chosen to focus on is the same as a person detected with Face
ID.

Shooting with Servo AF

This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the
camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long
as you press the shutter button halfway.
1
Configure the setting.
Press the [
AF] on the [
( = 30).
2
Focus.
The focus and exposure are maintained
where the blue AF frame is displayed while
you are pressing the shutter button halfway.
Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions.
In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames
may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway.
In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the
specified AF frame mode.
If adequate exposure cannot be obtained, shutter speeds and
aperture values are displayed in orange. Release the shutter
button, and then press it halfway again.
AF lock shooting is not available.
] tab ( = 30) is not available.
[AF-Point Zoom] on the [
Not available when using the self-timer ( = 44).
Changing the Focus Setting
] button. After your shot,
You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on
subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed.
Instead, you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the
shutter button halfway.
Still Images
Movies
] button, choose [Servo
] tab, and then choose [On]
Press the [
[Continuous AF] on the [
choose [Off] ( = 30).
Helps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because
On
the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press the
shutter button halfway.
Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus
Off
constantly.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Still Images
Movies
Advanced Guide
1
2
] button, choose
] tab, and then
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Index
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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