Operating Instructions

[AF MODE]
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This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number
of the subjects to be selected.
Face detection
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Focusing is set to detected faces.
AF Tracking Focuses on moving subjects.
Multi-area Focuses on up to 5 focus areas per AF area.
1-area High-Speed
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Quick focus on the centre area.
1-area Focus on the centre of the screen.
Spot Focus on a small area of the screen.
Setting up AF Tracking:
1.
Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame and press [AF/AE LOCK].
- AF area will continuously focus on the subject’s movement once
the subject is recognised. (Dynamic tracking)
- AF tracking is turned off when [AF/AE LOCK] is pressed again.
2. Take the picture.
- If it fails to lock, AF area will flash red, and disappear.
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when the AF tracking or dynamic track-
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mode, or in the motion picture mode.
- Dynamic tracking function may not work if the subject is too small,
moving fast, the camera is shaking, the location is dark or the sub-
ject is the same colour as the background, or there is similar colour.
AF area selection:
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is selected. It is also possible to switch to AF area selection screen
by pressing u when AF mode is selected with pq.
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If
, or is selected:
1. Press pqtu to move the AF area.
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edge of the screen)
2. Press [MENU/SET] to set.
If
is selected:
1. Press
pqtu to select the AF area.
2. Press [MENU/SET] to set.
- The spot metering area can also be moved to match the AF area
when using
.
- The following operations will return the AF area to the previous posi-
tion. When the mode dial is set to snapshot mode
. When the
power save mode is activated. When the camera is turned off.
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- When the face is not facing the camera.
- When the face is at an angle.
- When the face is extremely bright or dark.
- When there is little contrast on the faces.
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