5-1-1 Capturing a Single Subject from Among Moving Subjects (Method A)
Using tracking, [Register people priority], and [Action priority] to effectively capture people
There are a variety of methods to focus on a person as the main subject of a shot when there are multiple subjects, or when there are obstructions in front of the subject, such as grass or trees. Choose the best method for your preferred scene or subject. This page covers how to use tracking, [Register people priority], and [Action priority] when photographing people.
Tracking subjects that move significantly, such as in sports
Select [1-point AF] and set [Whole area tracking Servo AF] to [On].
When [Whole area tracking Servo AF] is set to [On], tracking begins from the set AF frame. To capture a single person from among many, a comparatively small AF frame setting such as 1-point AF is better for specifying subjects.
Adjusting the Flexible Zone AF frame size is also effective. Make adjustments according to the subject size, how much they move and the direction they move in, and their relation to obstacles.
Capturing specific people with [Register people priority]
When AF is not being used, a frame showing that a person is registered is displayed, and starting AF from that point will begin tracking for that person.
If a registered person enters the frame while tracking a person who is not registered, restarting AF restarts tracking for the registered person.
Capturing a person performing a specific action with [Action priority]
Set [Action priority] and your desired sport (soccer, basketball, volleyball).
Setting [Action priority] to [Enable] allows the camera to prioritize focusing on the subject that performs a specific action (shooting, etc.).
[Action priority] prioritizes AF frame switching more than the tracked subject or [Register people priority].