Canon PowerShot SX30 IS PowerShot SX30 IS Camera User Guide - Page 89

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 . ● 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. ● The side bar shows your focal point and an MF distance indicator. While looking at the magnified area, turn the  dial to find an approximate focus. MF Distance Indicator Fine tuning the focus. ● If you press the shutter button halfway or press the button, you can fine tune the focus (Safety MF). • You cannot change the AF mode setting or size while focusing manually (p. 84). 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. 58), Digital Tele-converter (p. 59), or when using a television as a display (p. 82), you will be able to focus but the magnified area will not display. • If you press the n button and [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [Off] in the 4 tab, 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. 89