87Shooting Functions > AF area87Shooting Functions > AF areaShooting FunctionsThe AF area function changes the positions of the focus area.Generally, cameras focus on the nearest subject. When there are a lot ofsubjects, however, unwanted subjects can be in focus. In order to preventunwanted subjects from being in focus, change the focus area so thata desired subject is in focus. You can get a clearer and sharper photo byselecting an appropriate focus area.To set the autofocus area,In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺb ĺ AF Area ĺan option.• Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions.• When the AF/MF switch is set to MF, you cannot change the AF area from theshooting menu.• When you use the Face Detection AF option, the camera focuses on the areawith the white frame automatically.• Depending on the Picture Wizard options, Face Detection may not beeffective.• When you set manual focus, Face Detection may not be available.• Face Detection may not be effective when:- the subject is far from the camera- it is too bright or too dark- the subject is not facing the camera- the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask- the subject’s facial expression changes drastically- the subject is backlit or the lighting conditions are unstableSelection AFYou can set the focus on an area you want. Apply an out-of-focus effect tomake the subject more distinguishable.The focus on the photo below was repositioned and resized so that it fitsthe subject’s face.To resize or move the focus area, in Shooting mode, press [o]. Use thenavigation button to move the focus area. Scroll the command dial to resizethe focus area. When you use the viewfinder, press [f] to select a focus areaconveniently.AF area
