Using AF+MF (PowerShot G3 X)

    30-Apr-2015
    8202615100

    Solution

    You can fine-tune the focus after autofocusing by turning the continuous ring.
    IMPORTANT
    • The following section explains the setting procedures when the camera’s shooting mode has been set to [Program AE] ().

    For a list of shooting modes in which AF+MF cannot be set, please refer to the table at the end of the page.

    Step 1: Making the Settings
    1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.
    2. Press the [MENU] button.

    3. Move the zoom lever to choose the [ ] tab.
    Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose [ ].
    Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose [AF+MF], and then press the [ ] button.



    4. Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose [On], and then press the [ ] button.



    5. Press the [MENU] button to return to the previous screen.

    Step 2: Focusing and Shooting
    6. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, and continue holding the button halfway down.



    7. Turn the [ ] ring. Referring to the onscreen MF indicator bar (which shows the distance and focal position) and the magnified display area, turn the [ ] ring to adjust the focus.


    NOTE
    • To enlarge or reduce the magnified display, press the [DISP.] button.
    • To cancel focusing, release the shutter button.

    8. Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.

    AF+MF cannot be set in the shooting modes shown in the table below.
    ModelShooting mode
    PowerShot G3 X, , , , , , , ,