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Image seen in viewfinder vs. recorded image, Image is blurred or out of focus.

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Image seen in viewfinder vs. recorded image Usually the recorded zConfirm the actual image size with image contains more of the LCD monitor. Use the LCD the scene than is seen in monitor when taking close-up shots. the viewfinder. Image is blurred or out of focus. AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. zIn dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function when turned off, set it [On] to activate it (p. 24). Take care not to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with your hand when used. The camera moves when zSet IS mode to a setting other than the shutter button is [Off] (p. 32). pressed. zSetting the self-timer to (2 seconds) delays the shutter release for 2 seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image (Basic Guide p. 16). Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to shoot. Subject is out of focal range. zShoot with the subject at the correct shooting distance (p. 129). The subject is hard to focus on. zUse the focus lock or AF lock to shoot (p. 47). 110

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Image seen in viewfinder vs. recorded image
Usually the recorded
image contains more of
the scene than is seen in
the viewfinder.
Confirm the actual image size with
the LCD monitor. Use the LCD
monitor when taking close-up shots.
Image is blurred or out of focus.
AF-assist Beam is set to
[Off].
In dark places where it is difficult for
the camera to focus, the AF-assist
Beam will emit to assist focusing. As
the AF-assist Beam will not function
when turned off, set it [On] to activate it
(p. 24). Take care not to obstruct the
AF-assist Beam with your hand when
used.
The camera moves when
the shutter button is
pressed.
Set IS mode to a setting other than
[Off] (p. 32).
Setting the self-timer to
(2
seconds) delays the shutter release
for 2 seconds and allows the camera
to stop shaking, thus preventing a
blurred image (
Basic Guide
p. 16).
Even better results can be obtained
by placing the camera on a stable
surface or by using a tripod to shoot.
Subject is out of focal
range.
Shoot with the subject at the correct
shooting distance (p. 129).
The subject is hard to
focus on.
Use the focus lock or AF lock to
shoot (p. 47).