In live view, the focus area for autofocus is shown in the monitor. Using the multi selector to reposition focus area shifts focus to another part of the frame. What controls how the focus point is selected is AF-area mode. AF-area mode selection is also available when the camera is used to record movies.

 Face-priority AF
Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects; the selected subject is
indicated by a double yellow border

 Wide-area AF
Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other non-portrait subjects.

 Normal-area AF
Use for pin-point focus on a selected spot in the frame. A tripod is recommended.

 Subject-tracking AF
Use the multi selector to position the focus point over your subject and press  to start tracking. The focus point will track the selected subject as it moves through the frame.
To end tracking, press  again.

Face-priority AF

Wide-area AF

Normal-area AF

Subject-tracking AF