Switching Between Autofocus Modes - Canon Powershot A40 User Manual

Switching Between Autofocus Modes

You can change the auto focus frame (AF frame) selection
method. The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitor
is turned on (p. 38).
On
(Auto Selection)
OFF
(Center)
indicates the AF frame which appears on the monitor
1
In the [Rec.] menu, select
¡For information on using the menu, see "Selecting Menus
and Settings" (p. 41).
2
Select [On] or [Off].
3
Press the MENU button.
¡You can immediately shoot the image using the selected
AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of
pressing the MENU button.
The camera automatically selects
the AF frame to focus according
to the shooting conditions.
Of three AF frames, the middle
one is selected to focus. This is
convenient for making sure the
focus is exactly where you want it.
(AiAF).
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