Canon S3IS PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 125

Image is blurred or out of focus., Subject in recorded image is too dark.

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Image is blurred or out of focus. AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. z In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function when turned off, set it [On] to activate it (p. 28). Take care not to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with your hand when used. The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed. z Set the image stabilizer function to any other setting than [Off] (p. 39). z Increase the ISO speed to increase the shutter speed. z Setting the self-timer to (2 seconds) delays the shutter release for 2 seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image (p. 43). z Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to shoot. Subject is out of focal range. z Shoot with the subject at the correct shooting distance (p. 146). The subject is hard to focus on. z Use the focus lock, AF lock or manual focus to shoot (p. 64). Subject in recorded image is too dark. Subject is too close, making the z Raise the flash and set it so that it always fires flash too strong. (Basic Guide p. 11). Subject is under exposed due to the surrounding area being too bright. z Set the exposure compensation to a positive (+) setting (p. 75). z Use the AE lock or spot metering function (pp. 70, 73). Subject is too far away for flash z Shoot within correct shooting distance of the to reach. subject when using the internal flash (p. 147). z Raise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 69). Troubleshooting 123

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Troubleshooting
Image is blurred or out of focus.
AF-assist Beam is set to [Off].
In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to
focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist
focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function
when turned off, set it [On] to activate it (p. 28).
Take care not to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with
your hand when used.
The camera moves when the
shutter button is pressed.
Set the image stabilizer function to any other setting
than [Off] (p. 39).
Increase the ISO speed to increase the shutter speed.
Setting the self-timer to
(2 seconds) delays the
shutter release for 2 seconds and allows the camera
to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image
(p. 43).
Even better results can be obtained by placing the
camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to
shoot.
Subject is out of focal range.
Shoot with the subject at the correct shooting
distance (p. 146).
The subject is hard to focus on.
Use the focus lock, AF lock or manual focus to
shoot (p. 64).
Subject in recorded image is too dark.
Subject is too close, making the
flash too strong.
Raise the flash and set it so that it always fires
(
Basic Guide
p. 11).
Subject is under exposed due
to the surrounding area being
too bright.
Set the exposure compensation to a positive (+)
setting (p. 75).
Use the AE lock or spot metering function
(pp. 70, 73).
Subject is too far away for flash
to reach.
Shoot within correct shooting distance of the
subject when using the internal flash (p. 147).
Raise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 69).