Solution
1. Holding the Camera2. When the Camera Shake Icon Appears
3. Image is blurred
4. The AF frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus
If images are blurry or not in focus, please confirm the information in the sections below.
Caution
1. Holding the Camera
You can prevent camera shake by holding the camera firmly.
2. When the Camera Shake Icon Appears
When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing [ ] icon will appear.
In this case, please refer to the solution strategies below.
1. Press ⋖MENU⋗ button.
2. Touch [ : IS Settings] on the menu screen.
3. Touch [Continuous] to select it from the items displayed on the setting screen.
1. Move the ⋖⋗ switch to raise the flash.
2. Press the ⋖⋗ button to display the setting screen, and then touch the icon appearing on the lower left of the screen.
3. Touch the [ ] icon at the bottom of the screen to set the flash to [On].
1. Touch [ ].
2. Touch [ ] and then choose the desired [ISO speed].
Caution
It is only possible to set the [ISO Speed] in [ C ]*, [ M ], [ Av ], [ Tv ], or [ P ] mode.
*Options vary depending on the assigned shooting mode.
Additionally, you should set the [ : IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod.
Please refer to the following example and be careful not to move the camera while shooting.
3. Image is blurred
Half-press the shutter button (press lightly to focus), and then press it fully (without releasing the shutter button, press it all the way down).
1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Touch [ : AF-assist Beam] on the menu screen.
3. Touch [On] to select it from the screen displayed.
1. Confirm the [Focusing Range] setting.
2. Press the ⋖⋗ button to display the setting screen, touch
, and then choose a suitable [Focusing Range] for the shooting conditions.
For details on the shooting distances for the [Focusing Range] of your camera, please refer to the table below.
Shooting Mode | Focusing Range | Maximum Wide Angle ( | Maximum Telephoto ( |
AUTO | - | 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity | 35 cm (1.1 ft.) – infinity |
Other modes | 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity | 35 cm (1.1 ft.) – infinity | |
5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.) | - |
- Focus Lock
Change the composition while holding the [Shutter Button] down halfway.
- AF Lock
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. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the ⋖MENU⋗ button.
2. The focus is now locked, and [ MF ] ( ) and the MF indicator (
) are displayed.
3. Compose the shot, and shoot.
Caution
Cannot be used with touch shutter.
4. The AF frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus
If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the subject and push the [Shutter Button] halfway, or repeatedly push the [Shutter Button] halfway, the [AF frame] will appear and the camera will focus.
Caution
The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions.