84Shooting FeaturesFocusing on SubjectThe focus area or focus range for adjusting focus varies depending on theshooting mode and focus mode (A62).• In A, B, C, D, E, F, N or special effects mode, an area for adjusting focuscan be set by selecting AF area mode (A71) in the shooting menu.Using the Target Finding AFWhen AF area mode in A, B, C, D, E, F or N mode is set to Targetfinding AF, the camera will adjust the focus during the following operations if youpress the shutter-release button halfway.• When the camera detects the main subject, itfocuses on that subject. When the subject is in focus,the focus areas (up to 12 areas) that match up withthe size of the subject will light in green.When detecting a human face, the camera focuseson it as a priority.• The camera has 9 focus areas, and if it does notdetect the main subject, it automatically selects thefocus areas containing the subject closest to thecamera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areasthat are in focus light in green.B Notes on Target Finding AF• Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the mainsubject may vary.• The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following situations:- When the image shown on the monitor is very dark or bright- When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors- When the shot is framed so that the main subject is on the edge of the monitor- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern• The camera has 9 focus areas, and in the following situations, it automatically selects the focusareas containing the subject closest to the camera:- When White balance is set to Preset manual, Incandescent, FL3 in Fluorescent or Choosecolor temp., or fine adjustment of each white balance setting is performed- When Picture Control is set to Monochrome1/2501/2501/250 F5.6F5.6F5.6Focus area1/2501/2501/250 F5.6F5.6F5.6 128012801280Focus area
