Images are blurry or not in focus (PowerShot SX270 HS / PowerShot SX280 HS)

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.

Press ⋖⋗ button ⋗ [Shooting] tab () ⋗ [IS Settings], and then select [Continuous] for the [IS Mode].

Set the flash to [On] ().

Press the ⋖flash⋗ button () a few times to set to [On] ().

Press the ⋖FUNC./SET⋗ () button, and then press the ⋖⋗⋖⋗⋖⋗⋖⋗ buttons to choose 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.

Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod.

3. Image is blurred

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).

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

Press the ⋖⋗ button, select the [Shooting] tab (), and then set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On].

Press the ⋖Macro⋗ button () several times to select a suitable [Focusing Range].

- Focus Lock

Change the composition while holding the ⋖Shutter Button⋗ down halfway.

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.

Caution

5. Information on different models

Model	Shooting modes in which the ISO speed setting can be made
		PowerShot SX280 HS PowerShot SX270 HS	,, ,

Model	Focusing zone
	Figures in the upper line: [Normal]　 Figures in the bottom line : [Macro]
		PowerShot SX280 HS PowerShot SX270 HS	[Normal] 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity (W) / 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity [Macro] 5cm (2.0 in.) - 50cm (1.6 ft.) (W)

* (W): When turning the < Zoom lever > toward () to the maximum wide angle side (Max. wide angle).
** (T): When turning the < Zoom lever > toward () to the maximum telephoto side (Max. telephoto).