Images are blurry or not in focus (PowerShot D30)

When an image is blurry or cannot be brought into focus during shooting, please check the following.

1. Holding the Camera

You can prevent camera shake by holding the camera firmly.

Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not block the ⋖flash⋗.

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 () will appear.

Press ⋖⋗ button ⋗ [Shooting] tab () ⋗ [IS Settings], and then select [Continuous] for the [IS Mode].

Set the flash to [On] ().

Press the ⋖flash⋗ button (), then press the ⋖⋗⋖⋗ buttons to set the flash to [On] ().

Press the ⋖ FUNC./SET⋗ button, then select [ ] from the menu and choose the desired [ISO Speed].

Caution

Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod.

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).

For details on the shooting distances for the [Focusing Range] of your camera, please see the table at the end of the page.

Press the ⋖⋗ button, select the [Shooting] tab (), and then set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On].

Press the ⋖Macro⋗ button () several times to select a suitable [Focusing Range].

- Focus Lock

Change the composition while holding the ⋖Shutter Button⋗ down halfway.

- AF Lock

With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the ⋖⋗ button.

The focus is now locked, and [ ] is displayed.

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

5. Model information

PowerShot D30

Focusing Range	Maximum Wide Angle ()	Maximum Telephoto ()
[Normal]	5 cm (2.0 in.) - infinity	1 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity
[Macro]	1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.)	-
[Manual Focus]	1 cm (0.4 in.) - infinity	1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity

* (W): When zooming away from the subject by pressing the () zoom button to the maximum wide angle side (Max. wide angle).
** (T): When zooming toward the subject by pressing the () zoom button to the maximum telephoto side (Max. telephoto).