Shooting In Manual Focus Mode - Canon PowerShot G9X User Manual

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can
specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button
halfway to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the
position you specified. For details on the range of focus, see "Shooting
Range" ( = 205).
1
Choose [
Touch [ ].
z
[ ] and the MF indicator are displayed.
z
2
Specify the general focal position.
Referring to the on-screen MF indicator
z
(1, which shows the distance and focal
position) and the magnified display,
touch [ ][ ] to specify the general focal
position, and then press the [
( 1 )
To adjust the magnification, press the
z
[ ] button.
During magnified display, you can move
z
the focusing frame by dragging on the
screen.
3
Fine-tune the focus.
Press the shutter button halfway or touch
z
[ ] to have the camera fine-tune the
focal position (Safety MF).
To cancel manual focus, touch [
z
Still Images Movies
].
] button.
].
● When you focus manually, the AF method ( = 83) is [1-point
AF] and AF frame size ( = 84) is [Normal], and these settings
cannot be changed.
Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom ( = 39) or
●
digital tele-converter ( = 83), or when using a TV as a display
( = 170), but the magnified display will not appear.
● To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to
stabilize it.
● You can enlarge or hide the magnified display area by adjusting
MENU ( = 29) ► [
4] tab ► [MF-Point Zoom] settings.
● To deactivate automatic focus fine-tuning when the shutter button
is pressed halfway, choose MENU ( = 29) ► [
[Safety MF] ► [Off].
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
4] tab ►
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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