Selecting an AF Frame

The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses and can be set manually to the desired area. This is convenient for focusing accurately on an off-center subject to obtain the composition you desire.

This function is only available in the P, Tv, Av, and M modes.

You can set the AF frame in the following way.

• Selecting AiAF (auto selection) or a center-point AF frame (see below).
• Selecting a desired position for the AF frame. (Setting an AF Frame Manually)

You can set the AF mode selection to Auto Selection (AiAF) or to center-point. When Auto Selection (AiAF) is selected, the camera automatically selects an AF frame from 9 points to focus according to the shooting conditions. With the digital zoom, the center-point AF-frame is always selected.

1. Press the button. The AF mode selection will appear in the Display Panel. If the LCD Monitor is on, the AF frame will be displayed in green.
   
   
   
   
2. Select the auto selection or center-point AF frame using the main dial. You can select either AiAF (auto selection) or center-point AF using or when the camera is in , , , or modes.
   
   
   
   
3. Press the button. You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the button.
   

AiAF This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precision. It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographic subject is slightly off-center.

Setting an AF Frame Manually

When the center-point AF frame is selected, the frame can be moved manually to the desired area. This is convenient for focusing accurately on an off-center subject to obtain the composition you desire.

However, the AF frame is fixed to center-point when an image is shot using the viewfinder with the LCD monitor off or when the digital zoom is used, even if you previously set the AF frame to the position you desire.

1. Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on.
   
   
2. Press the button.
   
   
   • The AF frame appears in green on the LCD monitor.
   • If a large AF frame appears in the monitor, Auto Selection (AiAF) is active. Change the setting to center-point AF frame.
     
     
3. Move the AF frame to the desired area using the arrows on the omni selector.
   
   
4. Press the button.
   
   
   • You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the button.
   • The AF frame will move back to its original position (Center) if you hold down the button.