Images are blurry or not in focus

    28-Feb-2012
    8201458900

    Solution


    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.


    • Set the flash to [On] ()
    Press () a few times to select the [Flash on] () setting.



    • Increase the [ISO speed]
    Operate the <FUNC./SET> button () and <directional button> to set the desired [ISO speed].


    For details on the setting screen that appears on your camera or the [Shooting Modes] in which the [ISO Speed] can be set, see the table at the end of the page.

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

    • 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> half-pressed, press ().
    The focus locks, and () appear on the screen.


    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.


    NOTE
    • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions.


    5. Information on different models
    ModelShooting modes in which the ISO speed setting can be made
    Focusing zone
    Figures in the upper line: [Normal] ()
    Figures in the bottom line: [Macro] ()
    PowerShot A2300
    PowerShot A1300
    PowerShot A810
    , [Normal] 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity (W)* / 1.2 m (3.9 ft.) – infinity (T)**
    [Macro] 3 – 60 cm (1.2 in. – 2.0 ft.) (W)
    * (W): When turning the toward () to the maximum wide angle side (Max. wide angle).
    ** (T): When turning the toward () to the maximum telephoto side (Max. telephoto).