Face Tracking Rebel X7i

 The Canon Rebel T7i (EOS 800D) offers Face+Tracking autofocus for both photos and movies, which helps to automatically detect and focus on human faces and moving subjects. Below is a guide on how to use Face+Tracking autofocus for both photos and videos, including tracking animals.

1. Face+Tracking for Photos (Humans and Animals)

For Human Faces:

  1. Set the Camera to Autofocus (AF) Mode:

    • Turn the camera on and set the AF mode to One-Shot AF for still photography.
    • Go to the AF Method menu and select Face+Tracking.

  2. Activate Face Detection:

    • Once Face+Tracking is selected, the camera will automatically detect human faces within the frame.
    • When you aim the camera at a person, the camera will highlight the face with a box to indicate focus.
    • Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus on the detected face.

  3. Tracking Movement:

    • If the person moves around, the camera will follow the face, adjusting focus dynamically to keep it sharp.
    • This is particularly useful for portraiture, where you want the subject's face to remain in focus even as they move slightly.

For Animals:

The T7i is not specifically designed for tracking animals as it is optimized for human faces, but you can still use Face+Tracking to focus on animals, especially those with distinct facial features, such as a pet with noticeable eyes or a head shape that can be detected.

  1. Select Face+Tracking as described above.

  2. Frame the Animal's Face: Point the camera toward the animal’s face. The camera may recognize the face-like features of animals, depending on their shape and the contrast in the scene.

  3. Continuous Focus: The T7i will attempt to track the animal’s face as long as it is well-defined and within the frame.

    Note: For animals with less distinct or more varied shapes, Face+Tracking might struggle. In these cases, you can use Single-point AF or Zone AF to manually focus on the animal's most prominent features (like eyes or the face).

2. Face+Tracking for Movies (Humans and Animals)

For Human Faces:

  1. Set the Camera to Movie Mode:

    • Set the camera to Movie mode (the red movie camera icon on the mode dial).
    • Go to AF Method in the menu and select Face+Tracking.

  2. Enable Movie Servo AF:

    • To ensure that the camera continuously tracks faces during video recording, set Movie Servo AF to Enable.
    • This allows the camera to adjust focus automatically and continuously track faces in the frame, ensuring the subject remains in focus throughout the recording.

  3. Face Detection:

    • As you begin recording, the camera will automatically detect and focus on any human faces within the scene.
    • If the person moves, the camera will track the face, maintaining sharp focus on the subject as long as their face remains visible.

For Animals:

While Face+Tracking is designed primarily for human faces, the T7i may still attempt to focus on animals with prominent facial features (such as pets or wildlife). Here's how to attempt tracking animals:

  1. Enable Movie Servo AF: Make sure Movie Servo AF is enabled to allow continuous focus during recording.

  2. Use Face+Tracking: Try framing the animal so that its face is visible to the camera. The T7i will try to lock onto the face-like features, though the results can be less reliable for animals without clear facial distinctions.

    Note: If the animal doesn’t have prominent or easily detectable facial features, Face+Tracking may not work well. In these cases, you might want to use Live Mode or Single-point AF and manually focus or use the AF points to track the animal’s movement.

Quick Steps Summary for Face+Tracking:

For Photos:

  1. Turn on the camera and set it to AF mode (One-Shot AF).
  2. Set the AF Method to Face+Tracking.
  3. Frame the subject (human or animal) and half-press the shutter to focus.

For Movies:

  1. Set the camera to Movie mode.
  2. Go to the AF Method and select Face+Tracking.
  3. Enable Movie Servo AF for continuous tracking.
  4. Start recording, and the camera will track faces (and attempt to track animals).

Tips for Better Face+Tracking Results:

  • Contrast: Ensure the face or subject you want to track has enough contrast with the background, as the camera relies on contrast to detect and track focus.
  • Lighting: Good lighting helps the camera detect and track faces more effectively.
  • Movement: When tracking animals, the camera might lose focus if the animal moves too quickly or is out of focus for too long, especially if it’s a subject with less obvious facial features.

Limitations:

  • Animal Tracking: While Face+Tracking can work for animals with defined faces, it’s not as optimized for non-human subjects as it is for human faces.
  • Quick Movements: If the subject (human or animal) moves too fast, the camera may occasionally lose focus or struggle to track effectively.

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