Shooting With Servo Af; Changing The Focus Setting - Canon POWERSHOT G9X MARK II User Manual

Shooting with Servo AF

This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the
camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long
as you press the shutter button halfway.
1
Configure the setting.
Press the [
z
SHOT] in the menu, and then choose
[SERVO].
2
Focus.
The focus and exposure are maintained
z
where the blue AF frame is displayed while
you are pressing the shutter button halfway.
● Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions.
● In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames
may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway.
In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the
specified AF method.
● Continuous shooting ( = 42) is slower in Servo AF mode.
● If optimum exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and
aperture value are displayed in orange. Release the shutter
button, and then press it halfway again.
● AF lock shooting is not available.
Not available when using the self-timer ( = 40).
●
Using the self-timer ( = 40) will restrict the AF mode to [ONE
●
SHOT].
● To have the camera keep adjusting the focus during continuous
shooting ( = 42), specify Servo AF with [AF method] set to
[1-point AF].
You can also configure this setting by accessing MENU ( = 29)
●
> [ 3] tab > [AF operation].
Still Images Movies
] button, choose [ONE

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.
Press the [
z
[Continuous AF] on the [
then choose [Off] ( = 29).
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
Off
focus constantly.
Fine-Tuning the Focus
You can fine-tune the focus after autofocusing by turning the control ring.
1
Configure the setting.
Press the [
z
[AF+MF] on the [
choose [On] ( = 29).
Before Use
Still Images Movies
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
] button, choose
3] tab, and
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wireless Features
Still Images Movies
Setting Menu
Accessories
] button, choose
Appendix
3] tab, and then
Index
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