Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II User Manual - Page 87

Shooting Range and Focusing Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) Still Images Movies To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [ ]. For details on the range of focus, see "Shooting Range" (= 219). zzPress the [ ] button, choose [ ] (either press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial), and then press the [ ] button. zzOnce the setting is complete, [ ] is displayed. ●● If the flash fires, vignetting may occur. ●● To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera set to [ ] (=43). ●● You can also configure this setting by pressing the [ ] button, touching [ ], and then touching it again. Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Still Images Movies When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button halfway to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the position you specified. For details on the range of focus, see "Shooting Range" (= 219). 1 Choose [ ]. zzPress the [ ] button, choose [ ] (either press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial), and then press the [ ] button. zz[ ] and the MF indicator are displayed. 2 Specify the general focal position. zzReferring to the on-screen MF indicator (1, which shows the distance and focal position) and the magnified display, turn the [ ] dial to specify the general focal position, and then press the [ ] button. (1) zzYou can adjust the magnification by pressing the [ ] button during magnified display. zzYou can move the focusing frame by dragging on the magnified display screen. 3 Fine-tune the focus. zzPress the shutter button halfway or touch [ ] to fine-tune the focal position (Safety MF). zzTo cancel manual focus, choose [ ] in step 1. 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 Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 87