63Shooting FeaturesThe focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.Using Target Finding AFWhen AF area mode (A57) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF,the camera focuses in the manner described below.• When the camera detects the main subject, ayellow border (focus area) is displayedaround it. If a human face is detected, thecamera automatically sets focus priority on it.When you press the shutter-release buttonhalfway, the focus area that is in focus glowsgreen.• If no main subject is detected, the cameraautomatically selects one or more of the 9focus areas containing the subject closest tothe camera when you press the shutter-release button halfway. When the subject isin focus, the focus areas that are in focus glowgreen.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 balancesettings.• 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 at the edge of the monitor- When the main subject is composed of a repeating patternFocusing88088025 m 0s25 m 0sFocus areasF3.41/2501/250 F3.4Focus areas
