Choosing The Af Method - Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Camera User Manual

Digital Tele-Converter
The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or
2.0x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster
than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the
same zoom factor.
Press the [
z
[Digital Zoom] on the [
choose the desired option ( = 31).
The view is enlarged and the zoom factor
z
is displayed on the screen.
● The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom
lever all the way toward [ ] for maximum telephoto, and when
you zoom in to enlarge the subject to the same size following step
2 in "Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)" ( = 42).

Choosing the AF Method

Change the auto focus (AF) mode to suit shooting conditions.
Press the [
z
the menu, and choose the desired option
( = 31).
You can also configure this setting by accessing MENU ( = 31)
●
> [ 3] tab > [AF method].
1-point AF
Still Images Movies
] button, choose
3] tab, and then
Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point AF)
Still Images Movies
] button, choose [ ] in
The camera focuses using a single AF frame. Effective for reliable
focusing. You can also move the frame by touching the screen ( = 95).
● A yellow frame is displayed with [
when you press the shutter button halfway.
● To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or
in a corner, first aim the camera to capture the subject in an AF
frame, and then hold the shutter button halfway down. As you
continue to hold the shutter button halfway, recompose the shot
as desired, and then press the shutter button all the way down
(Focus Lock).
● To return the AF frame to the original position in the center, keep
the [ ] button held down.
When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF
method to [1-point AF].
1
Move the AF frame.
Pressing the [
z
frame in orange.
Turn the [ ] or [
z
AF frame, and press the [ ][ ][ ][ ]
buttons to fine-tune the position.
To return the AF frame to the original
z
position in the center, press the [
button.
Before Use
Still Images Movies
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
] if the camera cannot focus
Camera Basics
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 displays the AF
Appendix
] dial to move the
Index
]
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