Shooting With Servo Af; Changing The Focus Setting - Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Camera 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] ( = 30).
2
Focus.
The focus and exposure are maintained
z
where the blue AF frame is displayed
while you are pressing the shutter button
halfway.
● The camera may not be able to shoot while focusing, even if you
press the shutter button all the way down. Keep holding down the
shutter button as you follow the subject.
● A yellow frame is displayed with [
when you press the shutter button halfway.
● Using the self-timer ( = 42) will restrict the AF mode to [ONE
SHOT].
● Choosing MENU ( = 31) > [ 3] tab > [AF Frame Size] >
[Small] will restrict the mode to [ONE SHOT].
Still Images Movies
] button, choose [ONE
] if the camera cannot focus
● Exposure is not locked in Servo AF mode when you press the
shutter button halfway but is determined the moment you shoot,
regardless of the metering mode ( = 79) setting.
Continuous shooting ( = 44) with auto focus is possible by
●
specifying Servo AF. Note that continuous shooting is slower at
this time.
● Depending on the distance to the subject and the subject's speed,
the camera may not be able to achieve correct focus.
You can also configure this setting by accessing MENU ( = 31)
●
> [ 3] tab > [AF operation].

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 [Disable] ( = 31).
Helps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because
Enable the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press
the shutter button halfway.
Conserves battery power, because the camera does not
Disable
focus constantly.
Choosing MENU ( = 31) > [
● 3] tab > [AF Frame Size] >
[Small] will restrict the mode to [Disable].
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Still Images Movies P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
] button, choose
3] tab, and
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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