Selecting an af frame mode, Selecting [face detect, Select [af frame – Canon PowerShot G9 User Manual

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Advanced Shooting Functions

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See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270).

* This will be fixed to [Center] in

and

modes.

The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the
camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways.

„

Selecting [Face Detect]

Selecting an AF Frame Mode

Shooting Mode

Face

Detect

You can have the camera automatically detect

the position of a face and use this data to set

the focus and exposure* while shooting. In

addition, the camera will meter the subject so

that the face is correctly illuminated when the

flash fires.

* Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 136).

AiAF

The camera automatically selects between 9

AF frames to focus on according to the

shooting conditions.

Center

Shooting Mode:

/

The AF frame will be fixed to center. This is

convenient for making sure the focus is exactly

where you want it.

FlexiZone

Shooting Mode:

/

/

/

The AF frame can be moved manually to the

desired area (FlexiZone). This is convenient for

making sure the focus is exactly where you

want it.

1

Select [AF Frame].

1. Press the

button.

2. Use the

or

button to select [AF

Frame] in the

menu.

*

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