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Shooting Features
The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.
Focusing in A (Auto) Mode or u Mode
• The camera automatically selects one or
more of the 9 focus areas containing the
subject closest to the camera when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
When the subject is in focus, the focus areas
that are in focus glow green.
• In special effects mode, the method of how
the camera selects the focus area for
autofocus can be changed by selecting AF
area mode (A73) in the shooting menu.
Using the Target Finding AF
When AF area mode (default setting: Center (normal)) in A, B, C, D, E,
F or N mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera operates 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
operates in the same manner as in A (auto)
mode.
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 or
Picture Control 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 on the edge of the monitor
- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern
Focusing
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Focus areas