Changing the AF Frame Position and Size (PowerShot G12)

When the AF frame mode is set to [FlexiZone], you can change the position and size of the [AF Frame].

Caution

The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program] ().

If [AF Frame] is set to [FlexiZone], the [AF Frame] will be 1 frame.

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.

- [Custom1, 2] (,), [Manual] (), [Aperture Priority] (), [Shutter Speed Priority] (), [Program] ()

Set the AF frame mode to [FlexiZone]

1. Press the ⋖Power⋗ button on the camera.

2. Press the ⋖MENU⋗ () button.

3. The following window appears.

Operate the ⋖directional buttons⋗ to select the [Shooting] () menu.

Operate the ⋖directional buttons⋗ to set [AF Frame] to [FlexiZone].

After the settings are completed, 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 window appears.

The [AF Frame] will turn orange.

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

Rotate either the ⋖Front Dial⋗ or the ⋖Control Dial⋗ to change the position of the [AF Frame].

Also, you can make fine adjustments to the position of the [AF Frame] by operating the ⋖directional buttons⋗.

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

If you press the ⋖DISP.⋗ button (), the [AF Frame] will become smaller.

If you press the ⋖DISP.⋗ button () once more, it will return to its normal size.

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

The [AF Frame] will return to being white.

Caution

If you press and hold the ⋖AF Frame Selector⋗ button (), the [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.