A camera has a contrast detection section which detects contrast of an
object image signal obtained through a taking lens, and a multipoint
distance measuring section which ranges a plurality of points in a
photographic screen through a pair of optical systems different from the
taking lens. A first focus adjustment section focuses the taking lens in
accordance with a detection result of the contrast detection section, and
a second focus adjustment section focuses the same based on a distance
measuring result of the multipoint distance measuring section. A position
determination section determines a position of a main object in the
photographing screen from the distance measuring result, and when it
determines that the main object is positioned on a center, the first
focus adjustment section is operated by a selection section, and when the
main object is positioned on a periphery, the second focus adjustment
section is operated.