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

FAQ ID: 8200564300

Release date: 10 September 2009

Solution

When you set [AF Frame] to [Face Detect], 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 Detect].


ATTENTION
  • As the actual locations of buttons / switches on cameras vary depending on the camera model, the illustrations that appear on this page may differ from your camera.
  • Screens or menu listings may differ depending on the camera model being used.
  • When the [Shooting Mode] is set to [AUTO] (), [AF Frame] will automatically be set to [Face AiAF]; therefore, it is not required to perform the following procedures.
  • If a face is not detected and only gray frames (no white frame) appear, the setting will change to [AiAF]. (From the nine AF frames, an [AF Frame] will be automatically selected to bring the image into focus.)
  • The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program] ().
  • In the following shooting modes, you cannot set the [Face AiAF].

- [Fireworks] (), [Stitch Assist] ()

1. Press the < Power > button on the camera.

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.

Applicable Models

  • Digital IXUS 200 IS

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