Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II User Manual - Page 86

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]. 2 Focus. zzThe focus and exposure are maintained where the blue AF frame is displayed while you are pressing the shutter button halfway. ●● Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions. ●● In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF method. ●● Continuous shooting (=42) is slower in Servo AF mode. ●● If optimum exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in orange. Release the shutter button, and then press it halfway again. ●● AF lock shooting is not available. ●● Not available when using the self-timer (=40). ●● Using the self-timer (=40) will restrict the AF mode to [ONE SHOT]. ●● To have the camera keep adjusting the focus during continuous shooting (=42), specify Servo AF with [AF method] set to [1-point AF]. ●● You can also configure this setting by accessing MENU (=29) > [ 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 [Off] (=29). Helps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because On the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press the shutter button halfway. Off Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus constantly. Fine-Tuning the Focus Still Images Movies You can fine-tune the focus after autofocusing by turning the control ring. 1 Configure the setting. zzPress the [ ] button, choose [AF+MF] on the [ 3] tab, and then choose [On] (=29). 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 86