Shooting In Manual Focus Mode - Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Getting Started

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the
shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the
focus.
• You cannot change the AF frame setting or size while focusing manually
(pp. 82, 83). If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel
Manual focus mode first.
• In order to focus accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod.
• When using the Digital Zoom (p. 65), Digital Tele-converter (p. 66), or
when using a television as a display (p. 80), you will be able to focus but
the magnified area will not display.
If [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [Off] in the 4 tab, the magnified display will
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not be available.
If [Safety MF] is set to [Off] in he 4 tab, you will not be able to fine tune
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the focus even if you press the shutter button.
Choose f.
¨ Press the q button, then press the qr
buttons or turn the  dial to choose f,
then press the m button.
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and the MF indicator appear.
Focus roughly.
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The side bar shows your focal point and a
distance display. While looking at the
magnified area, turn the  dial to find an
approximate focus.
Fine tuning the focus.
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If you press the shutter button halfway, you
can fine tune the focus (Safety MF).
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