Images are blurry or not in focus

Article ID: ART134697 | Date published: 05/13/2015 | Date last updated: 08/15/2015
 

Description

Images are blurry or not in focus

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

2. When the Camera Shake Icon Appears

When you press the ) will appear.

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

  • Increase the [ISO speed]
Operate the ) and
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
Half-press the

  • 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 ) several times to select a suitable [Focusing Range].


  • Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock
- Focus Lock
Change the composition while holding the

- AF Lock
With the ).

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
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).


SIMS Doc Id

8201458900

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