Canon Powershot SX20 IS User Manual

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Canon Powershot SX20 IS User Manual Manual pdf 146 page image

146If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab(p. 49).Switching the Focus SettingThe camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when the shutter buttonis not pressed. However, you can set it so that the camera only focuseswhen the shutter button is pressed halfway.● Choose [Continuous AF], then press the qrbuttons to choose [Off].Turning off the AF Assist BeamThe lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditionswhen you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp.● Choose [AF-assist Beam], then press the qrbuttons to choose [Off].Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter inmodes other than G mode, check if the function is available in thosemodes (pp. 166 – 169).Changing Shooting FunctionsOnThe camera focuses continuously untilyou press the shutter button halfway,allowing you to shoot without missingopportunities.Off This conserves battery power.COPY