Canon EOS Rebel SL1 18-55mm IS STM Kit Instruction Manual page 177

Focus manually.
5
While looking at the magnified image,
turn the lens focusing ring to focus.
After achieving focus, press the <u>
button to return to the normal view.
Take the picture.
6
Check the focus and exposure, then
press the shutter button to take the
picture (p.150).
MF: Focusing Manually
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