Users can choose from a wide range of AF modes, including multiple-area AF with up to 23 focus areas, 1-area AF with a selectable focus area, Face Detection, and AF Tracking.
The VH-510 is equipped with simple auto functions, such as iAUTO, and Auto TrackingAF that allow anyone to easily take beautiful photos, even those who are new to digital cameras.
With Canon's Hybrid CMOS AF System and Movie Servo AF, the camera provides continuous AF for focus tracking of moving subjects by helping to reduce the camera's need to "hunt", resulting in a quick and smooth continuous AF.