46The autofocus frame (AF frame) indicates the area used to set thefocus. Select from among the following three focusing methods.Switching between Focusing ModesFaceDetectYou can have the camera automatically detectthe position of a face and use this data to set thefocus and exposure* while shooting. In addition,the camera will meter the subject so that the faceis correctly illuminated when the flash fires. If aface is not detected, shooting will take place with[On].*Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 51).(No frame) OnThe camera detects the subject and highlightsthe AF frames, from 9 available points, that it willuse to determine the focus.OffThe camera focuses using the center AF frame.This is convenient for focusing on a specific partof a subject with greater certainty.1 (Rec.) Menu [AiAF][Face Detect]*/[On]/[Off].See Menus and Settings (p. 23).*Default setting.[Face Detect] cannot be used when the LCD monitor isturned off.z The AF frame appears as follows (when the LCD monitor ison) when the shutter button is pressed halfway.- Green: Shooting preparations complete- Yellow: Focusing difficulty (AiAF set to [Off])- No Display: Focusing difficulty (AiAF set to [On])
