Canon A470 - Manual (Page 78)

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The Auto Focus frame (AF frame) indicates the area of the composition
on which the camera focuses.
The display cannot be zoomed under the following
circumstances.
- When the [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect] and a face is
not detected, or when the face is extremely large in relation
to the overall composition.
- When the camera cannot focus.
- When the digital zoom or Digital Tele-converter function is in
use.
- When a TV is being used as the display.
Selecting an AF Frame Mode
Available Shooting Modes p. 178
Face Detect
The camera detects a face and sets the focus,
exposure*
1
and white balance*
2
. In addition, the
camera meters the subject so that the face is
correctly illuminated when the flash fires. If no
face is detected, the camera shoots using [AiAF].
*1 Only in Evaluative Metering mode (p. 83) .
*2 Only in (p. 86) .
AiAF
The camera automatically selects between 9 AF
frames to focus on according to the shooting
conditions.
Center
The camera fixes the AF frame at the center.
This is recommended when the target subject is
at the center of the composition.
1
Select [AF Frame].
1. Press the MENU button.
2. In the menu, use the S or T
button to select [AF Frame].