Images are blurry or not in focus (PowerShot G16)
22-Aug-2013
8201908500
Solution
When an image is blurry or cannot be brought into focus during shooting, please check the following.
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>.
When you press the <Shutter Button> halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing (
) will appear.
) will appear.- Set the [IS mode] to [Continuous].
Press <
> button > [Shooting] tab (
).
> button > [Shooting] tab ().Press the <
><
> buttons to choose [IS Settings], and then select [Continuous] for the [IS Mode].
><> 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.- Increase the [ISO speed].
Press the <ISO> (
) button on the rear of the camera.
) button on the rear of the camera.Turn the < 
> dial to choose the desired ISO speed, and then press the < 
> button.
> dial to choose the desired ISO speed, and then press the < > button.
- [ISO speed] can be specified in a range of [80] - [12800].
- Shooting modes in which the ISO speed settings can be made are listed below:
<
*>, <
*>, <
>, <
>, <
>, <
>
*>, <*>, <>, < >, < >, <>*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.
- 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.
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.) |
- Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On].
Press the <> button, and choose the [Shooting] tab ().
> button, and choose the [Shooting] tab ().Press the <><> buttons to choose [AF-assist Beam], and set it to [On].
><> buttons to choose [AF-assist Beam], and set it to [On].
- Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set.
Press the <Macro> button () several times, or press the <MF> button to select a suitable [Focusing Range].
) several times, or press the <MF> button 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, 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.
> button. The focus is now locked, and [ ] and the MF indicator are displayed.
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.