Shooting In Manual Focus Mode; Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) - Canon PowerShot G3 X User Manual

Shooting Range and Focusing

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [ ]. For
details on the range of focus, see "Shooting Range" ( = 213).
Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] (either
z
press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ]
dial), and then press the [
Once the setting is complete, [ ] is
z
displayed.
● If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
● To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod
and shooting with the camera set to [
● You can also configure this setting by pressing the [ ] button,
touching [ ], and then touching it again.

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
Still Images Movies
position you specified. For details on the range of focus, see "Shooting
Range" ( = 213).
] button.
] ( = 45).
Still Images
1
Choose [ ].
Press the [ ] button.
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, turn
the [ ] ring or [ ] dial to specify the
general focal position, and then press the
[ ] button.
( 1 )
To adjust the magnification, press the
z
[ ] button.
During magnified display, you can move
z
the focusing frame by pressing the
[ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons.
3
Fine-tune the focus.
Press the shutter button halfway to have
z
the camera fine-tune the focal position
(Safety MF).
To cancel this mode, press the [
z
button.
Before Use
Movies
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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