Changing The Focus Setting; Shooting With The Af Lock - Canon Power Shot SX710 HS User Manual

Changing the Focus Setting

You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on
subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed.
Instead, you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the
shutter button halfway.
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Press the [
[Continuous AF] on the [
choose [Off] ( = 28).
Helps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because
On the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press the
shutter button halfway.
Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus
Off
constantly.

Shooting with the AF Lock

Still Images Movies
The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will
not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.
] button, choose
] tab, and then
Still Images Movies
1
Lock the focus.
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With the shutter button pressed halfway,
press the [ ] button.
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The focus is now locked, and [ ] and
the MF indicator are displayed.
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To unlock the focus, after you release the
shutter button, press the [ ] button again
and choose [ ] (either press the [ ][ ]
buttons or turn the [ ] dial).
2
Compose the shot and shoot.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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