Moving And Resizing Af Frames (1-Point Af) - Canon PowerShot G5X User Manual

Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point AF)

When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF
method to [1-point AF].
1
Move the AF frame.
Touch the screen. An AF frame is
z
displayed in orange where you touched
(Touch AF).
Turn the [ ] or [
z
AF frame, and press the [ ][ ][ ][ ]
buttons to fine-tune the position.
To return the AF frame to the original
z
position in the center, press the [
button.
2
Resize the AF frame.
To reduce the AF frame size, turn the
z
[ ] ring. Turn it again to restore it to the
original size.
3
Finish the setup process.
Press the [
z
● AF frames are displayed at normal size when you use the digital
zoom ( = 41) or digital tele-converter ( = 87), and in manual
focus mode ( = 85).
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] dial to move the
]
] button.
● You can also access the screen in step 1 by pressing the [
button.
● You can also return the AF frame to the original position in the
center by holding down the [
● You can also link the Spot AE Point frame to the AF frame
( = 79).
● You can also configure the AF frame size by pressing the [
button and choosing [AF Frame Size] on the [
+Tracking
● Detects people's faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative
metering only), and white balance ([ ] only).
● After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed around
the person's face determined by the camera to be the main subject, and
up to two gray frames are displayed around other detected faces.
● When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving
subjects, within a certain range.
● After you press the shutter button halfway, up to nine green frames are
displayed around faces in focus.
● When no faces are detected, or when only gray frames are displayed
(without a white frame), pressing the shutter button halfway will
display green frames in the areas in focus. Note that the maximum
number of frames depends on the aspect ratio ( = 50) setting.
If no faces are detected in Servo AF ( = 89) mode, the AF
●
frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press the
shutter button halfway.
● Examples of faces that cannot be detected:
- Subjects that are distant or extremely close
- Subjects that are dark or light
- Faces in profile, at an angle, or partly hidden
● The camera may misinterpret non-human subjects as faces.
● No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you
press the shutter button halfway.
Before Use
]
Basic Guide
] button.
Advanced Guide
]
3] tab ( = 31).
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Index
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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