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Shooting Features
Using Target Finding AF
When AF area mode (A54) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera
focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway:
• The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it.
When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green. If a
human face is detected, the camera automatically sets
focus priority on it.
• If no main subject is detected, the camera automatically
selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the
subject closest to the camera.
When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in
focus glow green.
B Notes About Target Finding AF
• Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the main
subject may vary.
• The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance settings.
• The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following situations:
- When the subject is very dark or bright
- When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors
- When the shot is framed so that the main subject is at the edge of the monitor
- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern
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Focus areas
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