Images are blurry or not in focus (PowerShot G3 X)

Caution

The following section explains the setting procedures when the camera’s shooting mode has been set to [Program AE] ().

1. Holding the Camera

You can prevent camera shake by holding the camera firmly.

2. When the Camera Shake Icon Appears

When you press the [Shutter Button] halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing [ ] icon will appear.

Press [MENU] button.

Move the zoom lever to choose the [ ] tab, and then press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose [ ].

Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose [IS Settings], and then press the [ ] button.

Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose [IS mode], press the [ ] button, choose [Continuous], and then press the [ ] button.

Set the flash to [On] ().

Move the flash switch to raise the flash, and press the [ ] button to set the flash mode to [On] ().

Press the [ ] button or turn the [ ] dial to choose the desired [ISO Speed].

Caution

Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod.

3. Image is blurred

Half-press the shutter button (press lightly to focus), and then press it fully (without releasing the shutter button, press it all the way down).

For details on the shooting distances for the [Focusing Range] of your camera, please see the table at the end of the page.

Press the [MENU] button.

Move the zoom lever to choose the [ ] tab, and the press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose [ ].

Press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose [AF-assist Beam], and then press the [ ] button.

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

Press the [ ] button several times to select a suitable [Focusing Range].

- Focus Lock

Change the composition while holding the [Shutter Button] down halfway.

- AF Lock

With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the [ ] button.

The focus is now locked, and [ ] and the MF indicator are displayed.

Caution

After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.

To unlock the focus, after you release the shutter button, press the [ ] button again.

4. The AF frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus

If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the subject and push the [Shutter Button] halfway, or repeatedly push the [Shutter Button] halfway, the [AF frame] will appear and the camera will focus.

Caution

5. Model information

PowerShot G3X

Shooitng Mode	Focusing Range	Maximum Wide Angle ()	Maximum Telephoto ()
AUTO	-	5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity	85 cm (2.8 ft.) – infinity
Other modes	[Normal]	5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity	85 cm (2.8 ft.) – infinity
	[Macro]*	5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.)	-