Advanced (Recording pictures)- 136 -For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P27.This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to beselected.Applicable modes:¢ [Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.Note• If multiple AF areas (up to 11) turn on in [ ], focus is adjusted on all of the AF areasilluminated. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF Mode to[ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù].• If the AF Mode is set to [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into focus.• Switch the AF Mode to [ƒ] or [Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [Ù].• The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch theAF Mode to any modes other than [š] and then take a picture.• Only [š] or [Ø] can be set during Creative Motion Picture Mode.• It will be fixed to [š] when the [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON].• It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.– In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP]– In [NIGHT SCENERY], [ILLUMINATIONS] and [CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY] in[NIGHT PORTRAIT]– In [PANORAMA ASSIST], [PANNING], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS] and[AERIAL PHOTO] in Scene Mode[AF MODE][š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. Thefocus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face nomatter what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)[ ]: AF Tracking¢ Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject.Focus will keep on following the subject even if it moves.(Dynamic tracking)[ ]: 11-area-focusingThe camera focuses on up to 11 focus areas per selected AFarea pattern. This is effective when the subject is not in thecentre of the screen. In motion picture recording, 9 focusareas are used.[ƒ]: 1-area-focusing(High speed)¢The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area onthe screen.[Ø]: 1-area-focusing The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on thescreen.[Ù]: Spot-focusing¢ The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.
