80Shooting FeaturesThe focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.Using the Target Finding AFIn A (auto) mode, or when AF area mode (A73) in j, k, l ,m or M modeis set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner describedbelow 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 cameraautomatically selects one or more of the 9focus areas containing the subject closest tothe camera. When the subject is in focus, thefocus areas that are in focus glow green.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 patternFocusing1/2501/250 F5.6F5.6Focus areas1/2501/2501/250 F5.6F5.6F5.6Focus areas
