Using Af To Focus (Af Method) - Canon EOS REBEL T7 Basic Instruction Manual

Using AF to Focus (AF Method)

Selecting the AF Method
You can select an AF method to suit the shooting conditions and your
subject. The following AF methods are provided: [FlexiZone - Single],
[u Live mode] (face detection, p.74), and [Quick mode] (p.79).
If you want to achieve precise focus, set the lens's focus mode switch to
<MF>, magnify the image, and focus manually.
FlexiZone - Single: d
The image sensor is used to focus. Although AF is possible with the
Live View image displayed, the AF operation will take longer than
with the Quick mode. Also, achieving focus may be more difficult than
with the Quick mode.
AF point
Press <0> to return the AF point to the center. (If C.Fn-9 is set,

hold down the <O/L> button and press <0>.)
Select the AF method.
Under the [z4] tab, select [AF

method]. (In Basic Zone modes, it is
under the [z2] tab.)
Select the desired AF method, then

press <0>.
While the Live View image is

displayed, you can also press the
<Q> button to select the AF method
with the Quick Control.
Display the Live View image.
1
Press the <A> button.

 The Live View image will appear on
the LCD monitor.

The AF point < > will appear.
Move the AF point.
2
Press the <S> cross keys to move

the AF point to where you want to
focus. (It cannot be moved to the
edge of the screen.)
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