Fine-Tuning The Focus - Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Camera User Manual

Fine-Tuning the Focus

You can fine-tune the focus after autofocusing by turning the continuous
ring.
1
Configure the setting.
Press the [
z
[AF+MF] on the [
choose [On] ( = 31).
2
Focus.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
z
on the subject, and continue holding the
button halfway down.
3
Fine-tune the focus.
Turn the [ ] ring. Referring to the
z
on-screen MF indicator (which shows
the distance and focal position) and the
magnified display, turn the [ ] ring to
adjust the focus.
To enlarge or reduce the magnified
z
display, press the [ ] button.
To cancel focusing, release the shutter
z
button.
4
Shoot.
Press the shutter button all the way down
z
to shoot.
● Cannot be used with Servo AF ( = 93).
Choosing a Person to Focus On (Face Select)
Still Images Movies
You can shoot after choosing a specific person's face to focus on.
] button, choose
3] tab, and then
Still Images Movies
1
Set the AF method to [ +Tracking]
(= 91).
2
Enter Face Select mode.
Aim the camera at the person's face and
z
press the [ ] button.
After [Face Select : On] is displayed, a
z
face frame [ ] is displayed around the
face detected as the main subject.
Even if the subject moves, the face frame
z
[ ] follows the subject within a certain
range.
If a face is not detected, [ ] is not
z
displayed.
3
Choose the face to focus on.
To switch the face frame [ ] to another
z
detected face, press the [ ] button.
Once you cycle through all detected
z
faces, [Face Select : Off] is displayed,
followed by the selected AF method
screen.
4
Shoot.
Press the shutter button halfway. After the
z
camera focuses, [ ] changes to [ ].
Press the shutter button all the way down
z
to shoot.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
94