PowerShot SX1 IS Camera User Guide

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The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the

camera focuses.

Selecting an AF Frame Mode

Available Shooting Modes p. 300

Face Detect

The camera detects a face and sets the focus,

exposure*

and white balance*

. In addition, the

camera meters the subject so that the face is

correctly illuminated when the flash fires.

*1 Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 139)

*2 Only in (p. 141)

Center

The AF frame will be fixed to center. This is

recommended when the target subject is at the

center of the composition.

FlexiZone

The AF frame can be moved manually to the

desired area (FlexiZone). This is convenient for

making sure the focus is exactly where you want it.

You can change the AF frame size (p. 123).

Select [AF Frame].

1. Press the MENU button.

2. In the menu, use the

or button to select [AF

Frame].

Make settings.

1. Use the or button to

select an AF frame option.

2. Press the MENU button.

• See Changing the AF Frame

Size (p. 123).

• See Moving the AF Frame (p. 122).

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