Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) (PowerShot D30)

Solution


    You can shoot after choosing a subject to focus on.
    IMPORTANT
    • [Servo AF] is set to [On] and cannot be changed.
    • Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely.
    • [AF-Point Zoom] on the [Shooting] (])tab is not available.
    • [Macro] () is not available.
    • In the following example procedure, the camera's shooting mode has been set to [Program AE] ().
    Shooting modes in which Tracking AF is possible

    1. Turn on the camera.

    2. Press the <> button, choose [AF Frame] on the [ ] ] tab, and then choose the desired option



    3. [ ] is displayed in the center of the screen. Aim the camera so that [ ] is on the desired subject, and then press the <> button.
    - When the subject is detected, the camera beeps and [ ] is displayed. Even if the subject moves, the camera will continue to track the subject within a certain range.
    -If no subject is detected, [ ] is displayed.






    REFERENCE
    • To cancel (), press the <> button again.
    • The camera can detect subjects even if you press the shutter button halfway without pressing the <> button. After your shot, [ ] is displayed in the center of the screen.
    • When shooting in [ ] mode, press and hold the < > button for at least one second.

    5. Press the shutter button halfway. () changes to a blue ( ) which follows the subject as the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF).
    Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.
    - Even after your shot, [ ] is still displayed and the camera continues to track the subject.





    Tracking AF is possible in the following shooting modes:
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