Solution
1. Holding the camera2. When the camera shake warning icon appears
3. When shots are out of focus
4. When No AF Frames are Displayed and the Camera Does Not Focus
5. Shooting Conditions When the Camera May Have Difficulty Focusing
If an image is blurry or cannot be brought into focus during shooting, try to switch to mode.
If focus can still not be achieved, please confirm the following.
Caution
1. Holding the camera
Hold the camera securely to reduce camera shake.
2. When the camera shake warning icon appears
In low-light conditions, the Camera shake warning icon [ ] blinks when you press the Shutter button halfway. Refer to the following points to prevent camera shake.
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Press the button to raise the flash.
3. Press the button.
4. Press the /
buttons to choose [
: Flash on ], and then press the
button.
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the /
buttons, to choose [
].
4. Press the /
buttons, to choose a setting option.
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Press the button.
3. Move the zoom lever to choose the [ ] tab.
4. Press the /
buttons to choose the [
] tab.
5. Press the /
buttons to choose [ IS settings ], then press
button.
6. Press the /
buttons to choose [ IS mode ], then press
button.
7. Press the /
buttons to choose [ On ], then press
button.
You should set [ IS mode ] to [ Off ] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera.
3. When shots are out of focus
Caution
Press the Shutter button halfway (press lightly to focus) before pressing all the way down
(press fully to shoot).
Shooting Range (measured from the tip of the lens)
Shooting mode | Focus range | Maximum wide angle ( | Maximum telephoto ( |
- | 5 cm (2.0 in.) - Infinity | 20 cm (7.9 in.) - Infinity | |
Other modes | 5 cm (2.0 in.) - Infinity | 20 cm (7.9 in.) - Infinity | |
5 - 50 cm (2.0 in. - 1.6 ft.) | - |
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Press the button.
3. Move the zoom lever to choose the [ ] tab.
4. Press the /
buttons to choose the [
] tab.
5. Press the /
buttons to choose [ AF-assist beam firing ], then press
button.
6. Press the /
buttons to choose [ On ], then press
button.
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Press the button, and then choose a Focus range suitable for your environment.
The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.
1. Turn the camera on.
2. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the button. The focus is now locked, and [ MF ] and the MF indicator are displayed.
3. Compose the shot and shoot. To unlock the focus, press the button again, and choose [
] or [
].
Caution
4. When No AF Frames are Displayed and the Camera Does Not Focus
To have AF frames displayed and the camera focus correctly, try composing the shot with higher-contrast subject areas centered and then press the Shutter button halfway, or press the Shutter button halfway repeatedly.
5. Shooting Conditions When the Camera May Have Difficulty Focusing
Focusing may take longer or be incorrect when subjects are dark or lack contrast, or in very bright conditions.
After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed around the face of the main subject as determined by the camera.
If no faces are detected when you aim the camera at people, pressing the shutter button halfway displays green frames around other areas in focus.
With the following subjects, faces may not be detected.
-Subjects that are distant or extremely close
-Subjects that are dark or light
-Faces in profile, at an angle, or partly hidden
The camera may misinterpret non-human subjects as faces.
Depending on the distance to the subject and the subject’s speed, the camera may not be able to achieve correct focus.
If the problem cannot be solved even after you checked all solutions above, the camera may be malfunctioning, so please contact Canon Customer support Help Desk.