User Manual

Shooting Functions
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Shooting Functions
The AF area function changes the positions of the focus area.
Generally, cameras focus on the nearest subject. When there are a lot of
subjects, however, unwanted subjects can be in focus. In order to prevent
unwanted subjects from being in focus, change the focus area so that
a desired subject is in focus. You can get a clearer and sharper photo by
selecting an appropriate focus area.
To set the auto
focus area,
In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ 1 ĺ AF Area ĺ
an option.
 Available options may dier depending on shooting conditions.
 When the AF/MF switch is set to MF, you cannot change the AF area from the
shooting menu.
 When you use the Face Detection AF option, the camera focuses on the area
with the white frame automatically.
 Depending on the Picture Wizard options, Face Detection may not be
eective.
 When you set manual focus, Face Detection may not be available.
 Face Detection may not be eective when:
- the subject is far from the camera
- it is too bright or too dark
- the subject is not facing the camera
- the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask
- the subject’s facial expression changes drastically
- the subject is backlit or the lighting conditions are unstable
Selection AF
You can set the focus on an area you want. Apply an out-of-focus eect to
make the subject more distinguishable.
The focus on the photo below was repositioned and resized so that it ts
the subject’s face.
To resize or move the focus area, in Shooting mode, press [o]. Use the
navigation button to move the focus area. Scroll the jog dial to resize the focus
area.
AF area