Setting Guide (For Still Photography)

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Enabling Animal Face/Eye-Detection AF
Animal face/eye-detection AF is
available only when Animal detec-
tion is selected for Custom Setting
a4 (Auto-area AF face/eye detec-
tion) and auto-area AF is selected
for AF-area mode.
Notes on Animal Detection AF
Animal face- and eye-detection may not perform as ex-
pected with some breeds or 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.
The eyes of some animals may be adversely aected by the
light of the AF-assist illuminator. Choose O for Custom
Setting a12 (Built-in AF-assist illuminator).
Quick Access to “Auto‑Area AF Face/Eye Detection”
For quick access to face/eye detection AF options, rst po-
sition Custom Setting a4 (Auto-area AF face/eye detec-
tion) as the top item in “My Menu” and then assign Access
top item in MY MENU to a control using Custom Setting f2
(Custom control assignment).