Fine-Tuning The Focus - Canon PowerShot G3 X User Manual

● When you focus manually, the AF method ( = 89) is [1-point
AF] and AF frame size ( = 89) is [Normal], and these settings
cannot be changed.
Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom ( = 41) or
●
digital tele-converter ( = 89), or when using a TV as a display
( = 169), but the magnified display will not appear.
● To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to
stabilize it.
● You can enlarge or hide the magnified display area by adjusting
MENU ( = 31) ► [
4] tab ► [MF-Point Zoom] settings.
● To deactivate automatic focus fine-tuning when the shutter button
is pressed halfway, choose MENU ( = 31) ► [
[Safety MF] ► [Off].
● You can move the focusing frame by dragging on the screen in
step 2.

Fine-Tuning the Focus

You can fine-tune the focus after autofocusing by turning the continuous ring.
4] tab ►
Still Images Movies
1
Configure the setting.
Press the [ ] button, choose
z
[AF+MF] on the [ 3] tab, and then
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 on-
z
screen MF indicator bar (which shows
the distance and focal position) and the
magnified display area, 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.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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