Canon EOS ELAN7NE-33V - Manual (Page 41)

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If you use an external, EOS-dedicated Speedlite and focus cannot be
achieved with the AF-assist beam, select the center AF point.
3Selecting an AF Point
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The AF point is used for focusing. The AF point can be selected
automatically by the camera or manually by you. In the Basic Zone
modes and <Q> mode, the AF point selection is automatic only.
In the <S> <R> <E> <W> modes, the AF point can be selected
either automatically or manually.
• Automatic AF Point Selection
The camera selects the AF point automatically to match the subject.
• Manual AF Point Selection
You can select any of the seven AF points manually. This is best when
you want to focus a particular subject, or to compose a particular shot
quickly.
• Eye Control (p.43 - 49)
Select one of the seven AF points by looking at it.
Basic Procedure for AF Point Selection
1 Set the Eye Control switch to
<2>.
2 Press the <3> button. (1)
s The current AF point will be indicated
on the LCD panel and in the
viewfinder.
3 Select the desired AF point.
• Look at the viewfinder or LCD panel
and press the key.
s Press the keys on the left,
right, top, or bottom to select the left,
right, top, or bottom AF point
respectively.
• To return to shooting, press the
shutter button halfway or press the
<3> button again.