Shooting With The Af Lock; Shooting With Servo Af - Canon Powershot SX20 IS User Manual

Shooting with the AF Lock

The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not
change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.

Shooting with Servo AF

While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will
continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without
missing a shot.
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The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions.
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If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture
value display in orange. Release your finger from the shutter button,
then press it again halfway.
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You cannot shoot with the AF lock in this mode.
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You cannot set the Servo AF mode if you have set the [AF-Point Zoom]
option in the 4 tab to [On].
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Not available in Self-Timer (pp. 65, 66, 77, 78).
Lock the focus.
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Keep the shutter button pressed halfway
and press the o button.
and the MF indicator appear. You can
check the distance to the subject.
Compose the scene and shoot.
Choose [Servo AF].
Press the n button and choose
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[Servo AF] from the 4 tab, and press the
qr buttons to choose [On].
Focus.
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The focus and exposure will be
maintained where the blue AF frame
appears while you press the shutter
button halfway.
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