Selecting An Af Frame Mode - Canon POWERSHOT A720 IS User Manual

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Various Shooting Methods

Selecting an AF Frame Mode

Shooting Mode
The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the
camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways.
1
Select [AF Frame].
1. Press the
2. In the [
button to select [AF Frame].
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See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 206).
You can have the camera automatically detect
the position of a face and use this data to set
the focus and exposure* while shooting. In
Face
addition, the camera will meter the subject so
Detect
that the face is correctly illuminated when the
flash fires. If a face is not detected, shooting
will take place with [AiAF].
* Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 102).
The camera automatically selects between 9
AiAF AF frames to focus on according to the
shooting conditions.
The camera fixes the AF frame at the center.
Center This is convenient for making sure the focus is
exactly where you want it.
Shooting mode:
The camera sets the focus from an AF frame
FlexiZone
you select. This is convenient for ensuring
that the intended subject is in focus.
button.
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Cannot be set in
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