Images are blurry or not in focus
26-Jul-2012
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Solution
When an image is blurry or cannot be brought into focus during shooting, please check the following.
IMPORTANT
- The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ according to the model you use.
REFERENCE
- You can use the [Touch Shutter] function to take shots. Please see the following information for details.
You can prevent camera shake by holding the camera firmly.
REFERENCE
- Depending on the shooting conditions, image blurring when using the [Touch Shutter] function may occur. Be sure to hold the camera firmly when shooting.
If using the PowerShot ELPH 530 HS / IXUS 510 HS:
If using the PowerShot PowerShot ELPH 320 HS / IXUS 240 HS / IXUS 245 HS:
When you press the <Shutter Button> halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing (
) will appear.
) will appear.Follow the instructions below and be careful not to shake the camera.
- Set the [IS mode] to [Continuous]
Touch [FUNC.] (
) > [MENU] (
) > [Shooting] tab (
) > [IS Settings], and then select [Continuous] for the [IS Mode].
) > [MENU] () > [Shooting] tab () > [IS Settings], and then select [Continuous] for the [IS Mode].
NOTE
- When the [Shooting mode] is in [Handheld NightScene] (
) mode, the [IS mode] will automatically be set to [Continuous].
)
) , and then set the flash to [On] (
- Increase the [ISO speed].
Touch [FUNC.] () to choose [ISO speed] (if the settings have never been changed, [Auto] (
) will appear), and then the menu up or down to choose the [ISO speed] you want to set.
) to choose [ISO speed] (if the settings have never been changed, [Auto] () will appear), and then the menu up or down to choose the [ISO speed] you want to set. 
- Attach the camera to a tripod.
Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod.
- 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 distance.
- Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On].
Touch [FUNC.] () > [MENU] () > [Shooting] tab (), and then select [On] for [AF-assist Beam].
) > [MENU] () > [Shooting] tab (), and then select [On] for [AF-assist Beam].
- Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set.
Touch [FUNC.] () to choose [Focusing Range] (if the settings have never been changed, [Normal] (
) will appear), and then the menu up or down to choose the [Focusing Range] that is best suited to your usage environment.
) to choose [Focusing Range] (if the settings have never been changed, [Normal] () will appear), and then the menu up or down to choose the [Focusing Range] that is best suited to your usage environment.
- Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock
- Focus Lock
Change the composition while holding the <Shutter Button> down halfway.
- AF Lock
Keep the <Shutter Button> half-pressed and touch the center of the screen.
The focus is fixed and (
) appears.
) appears.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.
* The [Touch Shutter] function cannot be operated by repeatedly half-pressing the <Shutter button> a few times. For these operations, please use the <Shutter button>.
NOTE
- The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions.
| Focusing zone | ||
|---|---|---|
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 ,  | [Macro] 1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.) (W) | |
[Macro] 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) (W) |
) to the maximum wide angle side (Max. wide angle).** (T): When turning the toward (
) to the maximum telephoto side (Max. telephoto).