Using Tracking Auto Focus - Samsung PL170 User Manual

Changing the camera's focus

Using tracking auto focus

Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject,
even when you are moving.
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In Shooting mode, press [m].
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Select Shooting Focus Area
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Focus on the subject you want to track and press [o].
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The white frame means that your camera is tracking the
subject.
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The green frame means that your subject is in focus when you
half-press [Shutter].
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Tracking AF.
Shooting options
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If you do not select a focus area, the focus frame will appear in the
center of the screen.
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Tracking a subject may fail when:
- the subject is too small
- the subject moves excessively
- the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place
- colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same
- the camera shakes excessively
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When tracking a subject fails, the focus frame will appear as a white
single-line frame ( ).
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If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject
to track.
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If the camera fails to focus, the focus frame will change to a red single-
line frame ( ).
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If you use this function, you cannot set the timer options, Face
Detection options, and Smart Filter effects.
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