Setting the AF frame (Set the AF frame to Face Detect)

When you set [AF Frame] to [Face AiAF], the camera will recognize the face of the subject, and the [AF Frame] will start to follow the targeted face. This setting is useful when shooting portraits because the face can be easily brought into focus.

This section explains the process of setting [AF Frame] to [Face AiAF].

Caution

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

When the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Auto] () [AF Frame] will automatically be set to [Face AiAF], so the following procedures are not required.

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

Caution

2. Press the ⋖MENU⋗ () button.

3. The following screen appears.

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

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

After the settings are completed, press the ⋖MENU⋗ () button.

When [Face AiAF] is set, the [AF Frame] will start to follow the targeted face.

With this setting, you can easily bring the face into focus and prevent the subject from becoming out of focus during shooting.