Images are blurry or not in focus (PowerShot SX510 HS / SX170 IS)

Caution

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 the ⋖MENU⋗ button, choose [IS Settings] on the [ ] tab, choose [IS Mode], and then choose [Continuous].

Set the flash to [On] ().

Lift the flash with your finger and press the ⋖⋗ button to choose [On] ().

Press the ⋖⋗ button, and then press the ⋖⋗⋖⋗ buttons or turn the ⋖⋗ dial to choose [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.

- AF Lock

Keep the ⋖Shutter Button⋗ pressed halfway and press the ⋖⋗.

The focus locks, and () and [MF indicator] 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.

Caution

5. Information on different models

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Model	ISO Speed	Shooting modes in which the ISO speed setting can be made
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PowerShot SX510 HS / PowerShot SX170 IS
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Model	Focusing zone Return to top
		Figures in the upper line: [Normal]() Figures in the bottom line : [Macro]()
	PowerShot SX510 HS		[Normal] 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity (W) * / 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) – infinity (T)** [Macro] 0 cm (0.0 in.) – 50 cm (1.6 ft.)(W)*
				PowerShot SX170 IS	[Normal] 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity (W) * / 60 cm (2.0 ft.) – infinity (T) ** [Macro] 1 cm – 50 cm (0.4 in – 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).