Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Owner's Manual

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Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point AF)
 Still Images 
 
Movies
When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF 
method to [1-point AF].
Move the AF frame.
 
z
Touch the screen. An AF frame is 
displayed in orange where you touched 
(Touch AF).
 
z
Turn the [ ] dial to move the AF frame, 
and press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to 
fine-tune the position.
 
z
To return the AF frame to the original 
position in the center, press the [
button.
Resize the AF frame.
 
z
To reduce the AF frame size, turn the 
[ ] ring. Turn it again to restore it to the 
original size.
Finish the setup process.
 
z
Press the [ ] button.
 
AF frames are displayed at normal size when you use the digital 
zoom (= 41) or digital tele-converter (= 89), and in manual 
focus mode (= 87).
 
You can also link the Spot AE Point frame to the AF frame 
(= 79).
 
You can also configure the AF frame size by pressing the 
[
] button and choosing [AF Frame Size] on the [
3] tab 
1-point AF
 Still Images 
 Movies
The camera focuses using a single AF frame. Effective for reliable 
 
A yellow AF frame is displayed with [ ] if the camera cannot 
focus when you press the shutter button halfway.
 
To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or 
in a corner, first aim the camera to capture the subject in an AF 
frame, and then hold the shutter button halfway down. As you 
continue to hold the shutter button halfway, recompose the shot 
as desired, and then press the shutter button all the way down 
(Focus Lock).