Pentax PENTAX Q-S1 Camcorder User Manual


 
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You can choose from the following autofocus methods.
tMemo
The autofocus method is fixed to e or f depending on the
capture mode. (p.71) e and f cannot be selected in C
mode.
•In v mode, you can take pictures only when the subject is
in focus. To take pictures when the subject is not in focus, set
[8. AF Release Options] to [Release-priority] in the E2 menu.
Selecting g, h or i enables to lock the focus and
recompose the picture while the shutter release button is
pressed halfway.
You can set the position and size of the autofocusing area (AF
area).
1 Set [Autofocus Method] to g or h.
2 Press F.
The camera is in standby mode.
3 Press E.
4 Select the AF area.
Available operations
5 Press E.
The AF area is set.
Setting the Autofocus Method
v/A1
e
Face
Detection
Detects and tracks faces of people.
The main face detection frame for AF and
AE is displayed in yellow.
Autofocus continues while the shutter
release button is pressed halfway.
f Tracking
Tracks the subject in focus.
Autofocus continues while the shutter
release button is pressed halfway.
g
Multiple AF
Points
Sets the focusing area to the desired area.
The sensor is divided into 49 areas (7
horizontal by 7 vertical), and you can select
a wider or narrower focusing area by using
25, 9, or just 1 of those 49 areas available.
h
Select
Sets the focusing area by the number of
pixels.
i Spot
Sets the focusing area to a limited area at
the center.
Selecting the Desired Focusing Area
ABCD Changes the position of the AF area.
V When g is selected: increases/reduces
the size of the AF area.
M Returns the AF area to the center.
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