Moving And Resizing Af Frames (1-Point); Face Aiaf - Canon PowerShot G7X User Manual

Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point)

When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF
frame mode to [1-point].
1
Move the AF frame.
Touch the screen. An AF frame is
z
displayed in orange where you touched
(Touch AF).
You can turn the [ ] dial to move the AF
z
frame and press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons
to fine-tune the position.
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 [ ] button.
z
● AF frames are displayed at normal size when you use the digital
zoom ( = 40) 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 [
( = 30).
Still Images Movies

Face AiAF

● 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.
] 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
( = 48) setting.
- [ ] or [ ]: 31 frames
- [ ] or [ ]: 25 frames
- [ ]: 21 frames
If faces are not detected when Servo AF ( = 85) is set to [On],
●
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
1
Movies Camera Basics
2 Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
5
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Wi-Fi Functions
8
Setting Menu
9
Accessories
10
Appendix
Index
84