Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II User Guide - Page 88
Fine-tune the focus., Focus., Shoot.
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3 Fine-tune the focus. zzPress the shutter button halfway to have the camera fine-tune the focal position (Safety MF). zzTo cancel manual focus, press the button. • When you focus manually, the AF frame mode (=90) is [1-point] and AF frame size (=91) is [Normal], and these settings cannot be changed. • Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom (=38) or digital tele-converter (=90), or when using a TV as a display (=186), 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 (=26) > [4] tab > [MF-Point Zoom] settings. • To deactivate automatic focus fine-tuning when the shutter button is pressed halfway, choose MENU (=26) > [4] tab > [Safety MF] > [Off]. • To change the effect or shooting duration after step 2 in [ ] (=62), [ ] (=63), [ ] (=63), [ ] (=65), [ ] (=66), [ ] (=66), or [ ] (=72) modes, turn the dial. Fine-Tuning the Focus Still Images Movies You can fine-tune the focus after autofocusing by turning the continuous ring. 1 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [AF+MF] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (=26). 2 Focus. zzPress the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, and continue holding the button halfway down. 3 Fine-tune the focus. zzTurn the < > ring. Referring to the onscreen MF indicator bar (which shows the distance and focal position) and the magnified display area, turn the < > ring to adjust the focus. zzTo enlarge or reduce the magnified display, press the button. zzTo cancel focusing, release the shutter button. 4 Shoot. zzPress the shutter button all the way down 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 88