Canon PowerShot SX230 HS PowerShot SX230 HS / SX220 HS Camera User Guide - Page 96

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus. Choose . z After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose , then press the m button. X and the MF indicator appear. Focusing roughly. z The side bar shows your focal point and a distance display for the MF indicator. While looking at the magnified area, turn the  dial to find an approximate focus. MF indicator Fine tuning the focus. z If you press the shutter button halfway, you can fine tune the focus (Safety MF). • You cannot change the AF frame mode or size while focusing manually (p. 90). If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel manual focus mode first. • In order to focus accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod. • When using the digital zoom (p. 55), digital tele-converter (p. 56), or when using a television as a display (p. 101), you will be able to focus but the magnified area will not display. • If you press the n button to display the 4 tab and set [MF-Point Zoom] to [Off], the magnified display will not be available. • If you press the n button to display the 4 tab and set [Safety MF] to [Off], you will not be able to fine tune the focus even if you press the shutter button halfway. 96