Canon PowerShot G15 - Manual (Page 142)

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Shooting Range and Focusing
Still Images Movies
Shooting Close-ups (Macro)
To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [ e]. For
details on the focusing range, see “Specifications” ( = 303).
z z Press the < q> button, choose [e] (either
press the < q><r> buttons or turn the
< 7> dial), and then press the <m>
button.
X X Once the setting is complete, [ e] is
displayed.
• If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
• Be careful to avoid damaging the lens.
• To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting
with the camera set to [ [] (= 65).
Still Images Movies
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can
specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button halfway
to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the position
you specified. For details on the focusing range, see “Specifications”
( = 303).
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Choose [f].
z z Press the < q> button and choose [f],
either by pressing the < q><r> buttons or
turning the < 7> dial. Immediately press
the < m> button.
X X [ f] and the MF indicator are displayed.
COP
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