Changing the AF Frame Position and Size (PowerShot G12)

Solution

When the AF frame mode is set to [FlexiZone], you can change the position and size of the [AF Frame].


CAUTION
  • The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program] ().
  • If [AF Frame] is set to [FlexiZone], the [AF Frame] will be 1 frame.
  • To change the position or size of the [AF Frame], it is necessary for the [Shooting Mode] to be set to one of the following modes.
- [Custom1, 2] (,), [Manual] (), [Aperture Priority] (), [Shutter Speed Priority] (), [Program] ()

Set the AF frame mode to [FlexiZone]
1. Press the <Power> button on the camera.


2. Press the <MENU> () button.


3. The following window appears.



Operate the <directional buttons> to select the [Shooting] () menu.
Operate the <directional buttons> to set [AF Frame] to [FlexiZone].
After the settings are completed, press the <MENU> () button.

To change the position or size of the [AF Frame], continue with the steps below.


Changing the AF Frame Position and Size
4. Press the <AF Frame Selector> () button.



5. The following window appears.



The [AF Frame] will turn orange.


6. Change the position of the [AF Frame].





Rotate either the <Front Dial> or the <Control Dial> to change the position of the [AF Frame].

Also, you can make fine adjustments to the position of the [AF Frame] by operating the <directional buttons>.






7. Change the size of the [AF Frame].



If you press the <DISP.> button (), the [AF Frame] will become smaller.
If you press the <DISP.> button () once more, it will return to its normal size.


8. Press either the <AF Frame Selector> button () or the <FUNC./SET> button () to complete the settings.



The [AF Frame] will return to being white.
NOTE
  • If you press and hold the <AF Frame Selector> button (), the [AF Frame] will return to its original (center) position.
  • When using the [Digital Zoom] or [Digital Tele-Converter], the [AF Frame] will be its normal size.