Selecting An Af Frame Mode - Canon PowerShot A590 IS User Manual

Available Shooting Modes
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Selecting an AF Frame Mode
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The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera
focuses.
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Face
Detect
AiAF
Center
The camera detects a face and sets the focus,
exposure*1 and white balance*2. In addition,
the camera meters the subject so that the face
is correctly illuminated when the flash fires. If
no face is detected, the camera shoots using
[AiAF].
*1 Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 100).
*2 Only in
[Wfl
(p. 101)
The camera automatically selects between 9
AF frames to focus on according to the
shooting conditions.
The AF frame will be fixed to center. This is
recommended when the target subject is at the
center of the composition.
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Select [AF Frame):
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1.
Press the
0
button.
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In the
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menu, use the
+
or
+
;"
button to select [AF Frame].
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Make settings. ...
1.
Use the .. or • button to select
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[F ace Detect], [AiAF] or [Center].
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Press the
0
button.
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