Canon PowerShot G1 X - Manual (Page 113)

Shooting Range and Focusing
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You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects
it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. Instead, you can
limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button halfway.
z Press the n button, choose [Continuous
AF] on the 4 tab, and then choose [Off]
(p. 41).
You can shoot after choosing a specific person’s face to focus on.
Set the AF frame to [Face AiAF]
(p. 108).
Enter Face Select mode.
z Aim the camera at the person’s face and
press the
button.
X After [Face Select : On] is displayed, a face
frame
is displayed around the face
detected as the main subject.
z Even if the subject moves, the face frame
follows the subject within a certain range.
z If a face is not detected, is not displayed.
Changing the Focus Setting
Still Images
On
Helps avoid missing sudden photo
opportunities, because the camera
constantly focuses on subjects until you
press the shutter button halfway.
Off
Conserves battery power, because the
camera does not focus constantly.
Choosing a Person to Focus On (Face Select)
Still Images
COP
Y