Changing The Focus Setting - Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Camera 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.
● Choose [
[Continuous AF] > [Disable].
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. However, this may delay focusing.
Still Images Movies
] menu ( = 23) >
Shooting with AF Lock
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.
1
Lock the focus.
● With the shutter button pressed halfway,
press the
● The focus is now locked, and [
the MF indicator are displayed.
● To unlock the focus, release the shutter
button, press the
choose [
2
Compose the shot and shoot.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Still Images Movies
Advanced Guide
button.
] and
button again, and
] or [ ].
Index
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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