Focusing and Shooting in Manual Focus Mode (MF) (PowerShot SX60 HS)
16-Sep-2014
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Solution
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, please refer to the related information section at the bottom of the page.
NOTE
- The following section explains the setting procedures when the camera’s shooting mode has been set to [Program AE] (
).
1. Press the <Power> button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the < 
> button, press the < ><
> buttons choose [MF], and then press the < 
> button.
> button, press the < ><> buttons choose [MF], and then press the < > button.
- [MF] and the MF indicator are displayed.
: MF Indicator3. Referring to the on-screen MF indicator bar (which shows the distance and focal position) and the magnified display area, press the < 
><
> buttons to specify the general focal position.
><> buttons to specify the general focal position.- To adjust the magnification, press the < > button.
- To move the magnified display area, press the <
> button and then the <><> <><> buttons. - Press the <
> button to return to the shooting screen.
4. Press the shutter button halfway to have the camera fine-tune the focal position (Safety MF).
5. After focus is achieved, the image will be captured.
IMPORTANT
- When you focus manually, the AF frame mode is [Center] and AF frame size is [Normal], and these settings cannot be changed.
- Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom or digital tele-converter, or when using a TV as a display but the magnified display will not appear.
NOTE
- To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to stabilize it.
- You can enlarge or hide the magnified display area by adjusting MENU > [
] tab > [MF-Point Zoom] settings. - To deactivate automatic focus fine-tuning when the shutter button is pressed halfway, choose MENU > [ ] tab > [Safety MF] > [Off].