Setting the AF frame (Set the AF frame to Face Detect)

    10-Sep-2009
    8200578100

    Solution

      When you set [AF Frame] to [Face Detect], the camera will recognize the face of the subject, and the [AF Frame] will start to follow the targeted face. This setting is useful when shooting portraits because the face can be easily brought into focus.
      This section explains the process of setting [AF Frame] to [Face Detect].
      CAUTION
      • When the [Shooting Mode] is set to (), [AF Frame] will automatically be set to [Face Detect]; therefore, it is not required to perform the following procedures.
      • If a face is not detected and only gray frames (no white frame) appear, the setting will change to [Center].
      • The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program] ().
      • In the following shooting modes, you cannot set the [Face Detect].
      - [Sports] (), [Fireworks] (), [Stitch Assist] (), [Movie] ()

      1. Press the < Power > button on the camera.




      2. Press the < MENU > () button.




      3. The following screen appears.



      Operate the < directional buttons > to select the [Shooting] () tab.
      Operate the < directional buttons > to set [AF Frame] to [Face Detect].
      After the settings are completed, press the < MENU > () button.

      When [Face Detect] is set, the [AF Frame] will start to follow the targeted face.



      With this setting, you can easily bring the face into focus and prevent the subject from becoming out of focus during shooting.