Changing the AF Frame Position and Size (PowerShot G16)

    22-Aug-2013
    8201906000

    Solution

    When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF frame mode to [FlexiZone]


    IMPORTANT
    • The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program AE] ().
    • If [AF Frame] is set to [FlexiZone], one [AF Frame] will be displayed.
    • To change the position or size of the [AF Frame], it is necessary for the [Shooting Mode] to be set to one of the following modes.
    - [Manual] ( ), [Aperture Priority AE] ( ), [Shutter Speed Priority AE] ( ), [Program AE] ( )

    Set the AF frame mode to [FlexiZone]
    1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.


    2. Press the <MENU> () button.


    3. The following screen appears.



    Press the <><> buttons to choose the [Shooting] () tab.
    Press the <><> buttons to set the [AF Frame] to [FlexiZone].
    Press the <MENU> () button.

    To change the position or size of the [AF Frame], continue with the steps below.


    Changing the AF Frame Position and Size
    4. Press the <AF Frame Selector> () button.



    5. The following screen appears.



    The [AF Frame] turns orange.


    6. Change the position of the [AF Frame].

    Turn the <Front Dial> or the <Control Dial> to change the position of the [AF Frame].

    To move the [AF Frame] by a smaller amount press the <><><><> buttons.






    7. Change the size of the [AF Frame].



    To reduce the AF frame size, press the <MENU> () button.
    Press the <MENU> () button again to restore it to the original size.


    8. Press either the <AF Frame Selector> button () or the <FUNC./SET> button () to complete the settings.



    The color of the [AF Frame] returns to white.
    NOTE
    • If you press and hold the <AF Frame Selector> button () [AF Frame] will return to its original (center) position.
    • When using the [Digital Zoom] or [Digital Tele-Converter], the [AF Frame] will be its normal size.