Images are blurry or not in focus (PowerShot G16)

When an image is blurry or cannot be brought into focus during shooting, please check the following.

1. Holding the Camera

You can prevent camera shake by holding the camera firmly.

Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not block the ⋖flash⋗.

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 () will appear.

Press ⋖⋗ button ⋗ [Shooting] tab ().

Press the ⋖⋗⋖⋗ buttons to choose [IS Settings], and then select [Continuous] for the [IS Mode].

Set the flash to [On] ().

Move the ⋖Flash up⋗ ( ) switch to raise the flash, and then press the () button.

Press the ⋖ISO⋗ () button on the rear of the camera.

Turn the ⋖ ⋗ dial to choose the desired ISO speed, and then press the ⋖ ⋗ button.

⋖*⋗, ⋖*⋗, ⋖⋗, ⋖ ⋗, ⋖ ⋗, ⋖⋗

*Depending on the assigned shooting mode.

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).

Individual [Focusing Range] distances

Focusing zone	Maximum Wide Angle	Maximum Telephoto
	5 cm – infinity (2.0 in. – infinity)	40 cm – infinity (1.3 ft. – infinity)
	1 - 50 cm	–
	1 cm – ∞	40 cm – ∞
	1 – 50 cm	–
	1.5 – 20 m (4.9 – 66 ft.)	1.5 – 20 m (4.9 – 66 ft.)

Press the ⋖⋗ button, and choose the [Shooting] tab ().

Press the ⋖⋗⋖⋗ buttons to choose [AF-assist Beam], and set it to [On].

Press the ⋖Macro⋗ button () several times, or press the ⋖MF⋗ button to select a suitable [Focusing Range].

- Focus Lock

Change the composition while holding the ⋖Shutter Button⋗ down halfway, and then press all the way to shoot.

-AF Lock

With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the ⋖⋗ button. The focus is now locked, and [ ] and the MF indicator are displayed.

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