Fine-tuning the focus – Canon PowerShot G3 X User Manual
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Fine-Tuning the Focus
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You can fine-tune the focus after autofocusing by turning the continuous ring.
1
Configure the setting.
z
Press the [
] button, choose
[AF+MF] on the [ 3] tab, and then
2
Focus.
z
Press the shutter button halfway to focus
on the subject, and continue holding the
button halfway down.
3
Fine-tune the focus.
z
Turn the [ ] ring. Referring to the on-
screen MF indicator bar (which shows
the distance and focal position) and the
magnified display area, turn the [ ] ring
to adjust the focus.
z
To enlarge or reduce the magnified
display, press the [
] button.
z
To cancel focusing, release the shutter
button.
4
Shoot.
z
Press the shutter button all the way down
to shoot.
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When you focus manually, the AF method (= 89) is [1-point
AF] and AF frame size (= 89) is [Normal], and these settings
cannot be changed.
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Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom (= 41) or
digital tele-converter (= 89), or when using a TV as a display
(= 169), but the magnified display will not appear.
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To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to
stabilize it.
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You can enlarge or hide the magnified display area by adjusting
MENU (= 31) ► [
4] tab ► [MF-Point Zoom] settings.
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To deactivate automatic focus fine-tuning when the shutter button
is pressed halfway, choose MENU (= 31) ► [
4] tab ►
[Safety MF] ► [Off].
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You can move the focusing frame by dragging on the screen in
step 2.