82Shooting FeaturesThe focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.Focusing in A (Auto) Mode or u Mode• The camera automatically selects one ormore of the 9 focus areas containing thesubject closest to the camera when theshutter-release button is pressed halfway.When the subject is in focus, the focus areasthat are in focus glow green.• In special effects mode, the method of howthe camera selects the focus area forautofocus can be changed by selecting AFarea mode (A73) in the shooting menu.Using the Target Finding AFWhen AF area mode (default setting: Center (normal)) in A, B, C, D, E,F or N mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera operates in themanner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway.• The camera detects the main subject andfocuses on it. When the subject is in focus,the focus area glows green.If a human face is detected, the cameraautomatically sets focus priority on it.• If no main subject is detected, the cameraoperates in the same manner as in A (auto)mode.B Notes About Target Finding AF• Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to bethe main subject may vary.• The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance orPicture Control settings.• The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the followingsituations:- When the subject 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 patternFocusing1/2501/2501/250 F5.6F5.6F5.6Focus areas1/2501/2501/250 F5.6F5.6F5.6Focus areas
