Center - Canon Ixus 285 HS User Manual

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 ( = 34) or digital tele-converter ( = 59).
● 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] ( = 40) set to [On].
Still Images Movies
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.
] if the camera cannot
] button and set
Shooting with Servo AF
1
Configure the setting.
● Press the [
AF] on the [
( = 25).
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 optimum exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and
aperture value are displayed in orange. Release the shutter
button, and then press it halfway again.
] tab ( = 25) is not available.
● [AF-Point Zoom] on the [
Not available when using the self-timer ( = 36).
●
Before Use
Still Images Movies
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
] button, choose [Servo
] tab, and then choose [On]
Index
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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