Using AF+MF (PowerShot G3 X)

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
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