Canon PowerShot G9 - Manual (Page 118)

Advanced Shooting Functions 116
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270).
* This will be fixed to [Center] in and modes.
The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the
camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways.
„
Selecting [Face Detect]
Selecting an AF Frame Mode
Shooting Mode
Face
Detect
You can have the camera automatically detect
the position of a face and use this data to set
the focus and exposure* while shooting. In
addition, the camera will meter the subject so
that the face is correctly illuminated when the
flash fires.
* Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 136).
AiAF
The camera automatically selects between 9
AF frames to focus on according to the
shooting conditions.
Center
Shooting Mode: /
The AF frame will be fixed to center. This is
convenient for making sure the focus is exactly
where you want it.
FlexiZone
Shooting Mode: / / /
The AF frame can be moved manually to the
desired area (FlexiZone). This is convenient for
making sure the focus is exactly where you
want it.
1
Select [AF Frame].
1. Press the button.
2. Use the or button to select [AF
Frame] in the menu.
*