Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III PowerShot G1X MarkIII Camera User Guide - Page 93

Shooting with Servo AF Still Images Movies This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long as you press the shutter button halfway. 1 Configure the setting. zzPress the [ ] button, choose [ONE SHOT] in the menu, and then choose [SERVO] (=30). 2 Focus. zzThe focus and exposure are maintained where the blue AF frame is displayed while you are pressing the shutter button halfway. ●● The camera may not be able to shoot while focusing, even if you press the shutter button all the way down. Keep holding down the shutter button as you follow the subject. ●● A yellow frame is displayed with [ ] if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. ●● Using the self-timer (=42) will restrict the AF mode to [ONE SHOT]. ●● Choosing MENU (=31) > [ 3] tab > [AF Frame Size] > [Small] will restrict the mode to [ONE SHOT]. ●● Exposure is not locked in Servo AF mode when you press the shutter button halfway but is determined the moment you shoot, regardless of the metering mode (=79) setting. ●● Continuous shooting (=44) with auto focus is possible by specifying Servo AF. Note that continuous shooting is slower at this time. ●● Depending on the distance to the subject and the subject's speed, the camera may not be able to achieve correct focus. ●● You can also configure this setting by accessing MENU (=31) > [ 3] tab > [AF operation]. Changing the Focus Setting Still Images Movies 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. zzPress the [ ] button, choose [Continuous AF] on the [ 3] tab, and then choose [Disable] (=31). Enable Disable Helps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press the shutter button halfway. Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus constantly. ●● Choosing MENU (=31) > [ 3] tab > [AF Frame Size] > [Small] will restrict the mode to [Disable]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wireless Features Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 93