7. SUBJECT, FACE, AND EYE TRACKING
IN THE EARLY days of autofocus, the focus sensors were only good at detecting the distance to the subject. With modern technology, the autofocus sensors can now identify color, shapes, and patterns. As a result, these sensors can identify and lock focus on a wide variety of subjects.
With a mirrorless camera, or a DSLR in Live View, the image sensor of the camera is determining focus. These high-resolution sensors are capable of detecting and tracking subjects, faces, and even the eyes of a subject. The method of engaging these particular features varies from camera to camera but the overall concept is similar. ...
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