Setting Guide (For Still Photography)
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Auto‑Area AF (Animals)
Face/eye-detection is also available
with animal portrait subjects when
[Auto-area AF (animals)] is selected.
If more than one animal face or eye is
detected, e and f icons will appear
on the focus point, which can then be
positioned over a dierent face or eye
by pressing 4 or 2.
Assigning Animal Portrait Settings to the Mode Dial
The combination of settings listed above can be assigned to
any of the mode-dial positions U1, U2, and U3 and instantly
recalled just by rotating the dial. For more information, see
“Recalling Saved Settings via the Mode Dial” (page “Recalling Saved Settings via the Mode Dial” (page 4040)).
Notes on Animal-Detection AFNotes on Animal-Detection AF
Depending on shooting conditions, the camera may fail to
detect the faces or eyes of some breeds or may display a
border around subjects that are not the faces or eyes of
dogs or cats. Animal face- and eye-detection may also not
perform as expected if:
• the subject’s face is too large or small relative to the frame,
• the subject’s face is too brightly or dimly lit,
• the subject’s face or eyes are obscured by fur or the like,
• the subject’s face and eyes are of similar colors, or
• the subject moves excessively during shooting.