Canon PowerShot G7X User manual

Images are blurry or not in focus (PowerShot G7 X)
1. Holding the Camera
You can prevent camera shake by holding the camera firmly.
Place the strap around your neck.
When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. If you
have raised the flash, do not rest your fingers on it.
. 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.
Set the [IS mode] to [Continuous].
Press < > button > [Shooting] tab ( ) > [IS Settings], and then select [Continuous] for the [IS Mode].
Set the flash to [On] ( ).
Move the flash switch to raise the flash, press the < > button, and then press the < >< > buttons to choose [On] ( )
Increase the [ISO speed].
Increase the [ISO speed].
Press the < FUNC./SET> ( ) button, then select [ ] from the menu and choose the desired [ISO Speed].

NOTE
It is only possible to set the [ISO Speed] in [ ]*, [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] mode.
*Options vary depending on the assigned shooting mode.
Attach the camera to a tripod.
Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod.
3. Image is blurred
Press the <Shutter Button> halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot.
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).
Shoot the subject within the focusing range.
For details on the shooting distances for the [Focusing Range] of your camera, please see the table at the end of the page.
Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On].
Press the < > button, select the [Shooting] tab ( ), and then set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On].

Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set.
Press the <Macro> button ( ) several times to select a suitable [Focusing Range].
Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock
- 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.
Compose the shot, and shoot.
NOTE
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.