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It seems that almost everytime I press the shooting button halfway down so that it will focus, I get the orange light instead of the green light telling me that the picture is in focus.

I always keep my settings on Auto, and don't have Macros set up or Manual Focus. So I'm wondering if this is something that happenes to all Cannons? Or if there is a way to fix it besides using the "fixed focus" trick that is in the users guide, which doesn't work to well either?

2006-10-19 03:58:10 · 5 answers · asked by halenstone2 2 in Consumer Electronics Cameras

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I would recommend turning off AiAF in the menu under the camera tab, the "AF Frame" setting remove AiAF. This will result in a single focus area (located in the center), which allows for more predictability in focusing on subjects. If your subject is off center, just aim at the subject, press the button half way down (which sets focus) and then aim the camera so the subject is in the frame where you want them (off center), and press the shutter button down all the way to take the picture.

Consider the following with the assumption that AiAF is turned off. When this camera has a hard time focusing, it is because of one reason. The camera can not detect any sharp contrast changes when it adjusts the focus. The cause of this could be either of the following:

1) IF it is too dim for the camera to see the scene properly, it will have a difficult time focusing. Try making the scene brighter, turn on a light. Focus on something that is in brighter light, but at the same distance away and then recompose your shot and take the picture (see description on how to do this in first paragraph).

2) If the area that you point the focusing mark at is devoid of any significant contrasting colors or details, the camera will have a difficult time locking focus. For example, if you are trying to focus on the middle of someones solid white tee-shirt the camera will have a difficult time locking focus. Try focusing on their nose and then recompose if necessary.

Once AiAF is turned off you can attempt focusing on specific items within the picture, if the focus lock fails, try another. Look for bright areas with plenty of contrast, that are the same distance from you to your desired focus point. On people try their face, the edge between their shirt and neck, their feet. Just remember to recompose the shot before pushing the shutter down all the way.

I have assumed that you are attempting to focus on static non-moving subjects. If you are having problems with moving subjects (still turn off AiAF) then try predicting where your subject will be, and focus on something at that spot. Then try to time the subjects movement to that location and take the photo. With a camera like the A620, it will be a little tricky at first to get the timing correct because there is a long delay between pressing the button and the actual picture being taken. However, after a few tries, you will get the timing right.

I am also assuming that you are holding the camera very still while it is attempting to lock focus. See my previous answer to a question about a Canon A620 that didn't get sharp enough pictures, there are some good tips there as well.

2006-10-20 05:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by Mike 2 · 0 0

Doesn't seem to be a problem with focusing. I think the problem is with the lighting. If you are shooting in a low lighth condition, the shutter speed is automatically reduced. So, no matter how steady you hold the camera, its not uncommon that u still get a camera shake. Make the camera sit on the tripod or some flat surface and try shooting the picture, if the focus is right then its confirmed that the focusing system is fine.

2006-10-19 04:55:13 · answer #2 · answered by Manish 5 · 0 0

I'm not familiar with the Cannon, but in general, just turn on your flash every time. It won't hurt anything, will soften harsh shadows, and allow camera operation in a simple fashion. If all else fails, buy a Minolta Z6.

2006-10-19 04:08:07 · answer #3 · answered by William T 3 · 0 0

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2016-10-02 11:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

i had that problem too. it seems to me that it was having trouble with keeping it steady no matter how steady i was holding it. im pretty sure its a lighting issue. try a brighter subject and see if that solves the problem

2006-10-19 04:01:29 · answer #5 · answered by swatthefly 5 · 0 0

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