Changing The Autofocus Method (Af Method) - Canon EOS 700D Instruction Manual

Changing the Autofocus Method (AF Method)

Selecting the AF Method
You can select the AF method suiting the shooting conditions or subject. The
following AF methods are provided: [u(face)+Tracking], [FlexiZone -
Multi] (p.161), [FlexiZone - Single] (p.162), and [Quick mode] (p.166).
AF methods other than the [Quick mode] use the image sensor to
autofocus while displaying the Live View image.
u(face)+Tracking: c
Human faces are detected and focused. If a face moves, the AF point
<p> also moves to track the face.
Select the AF method.
Under the [A] tab, select [AF method].
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
on the Quick Control screen (p.151).
Display the Live View image.
1
Press the <A> button.
The Live View image will appear on
the LCD monitor.
Select an AF point.
2
When a face is detected, the <p> AF point
will appear over the face to be focused.
If multiple faces are detected, <q>
will be displayed. Press the <U>
key to move the <q> frame over
the desired target face.
You can also tap the LCD monitor screen
to select the face or subject. If the subject
is not a face, < > will be displayed.
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