Changing The Focus Setting - Canon PowerShot SX520 HS User Manual

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Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions.
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In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames
may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway.
In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the
specified AF frame mode.
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If adequate exposure cannot be obtained, shutter speeds and
aperture values are displayed in orange. Release the shutter
button, and then press it halfway again.
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AF lock shooting is not available.
] tab ( = 27) is not available.
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[AF-Point Zoom] on the [
Not available when using the self-timer ( = 39).
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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.
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Press the [
[Continuous AF] on the [
choose [Off] ( = 27).
Helps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because
On the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press the
shutter button halfway.
Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus
Off
constantly.
Shooting with the 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.
Still Images Movies
] button, choose
] tab, and then
Still Images Movies
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Lock the focus.
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With the shutter button pressed halfway,
press the [ ] button.
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The focus is now locked, and [ ] and
the MF indicator are displayed.
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To unlock the focus, hold the shutter
button halfway down and press the [ ]
button again.
2 Compose the shot and shoot.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
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Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
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Hybrid Auto Mode
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Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
5
Tv, Av, and M Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Setting Menu
8
Accessories
9
Appendix
Index
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