Moving And Resizing Af Frames (1-Point Af) - Canon PowerShot G9X User Manual

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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).
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 ( = 39) or digital tele-converter ( = 83), and in manual
focus mode ( = 81).
You can also link the Spot AE Point frame to the AF frame
( = 75).
You can also configure the AF frame size by pressing the
[
] button and choosing [AF Frame Size] on the [
( = 29).
Still Images
Movies
+Tracking
Detects people's faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative
metering only), and white balance ([
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.
] button.
3] tab
On the screen in step 2, you can also move the AF frame by
touching the screen, restore the AF frame to the original position
by touching [
], or exit the setting by touching [
Still Images
] only).
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
( = 47) setting.
If no faces are detected in Servo AF ( = 85) 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
Advanced Guide
Movies
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
Index
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