Canon PowerShot S110 Digital ELPH User Manual

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Canon PowerShot S110 Digital ELPH User Manual Manual pdf 28 page image

26 Basic FunctionsThis camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder.ViewfinderAlign the square brackets (autofocusmetering field) inside the viewfinderon the primary subject to composethe image.About the Autofocus FunctionThis camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technologywhich uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance withhigh precision. It delivers a crisp focus even when the photographicsubject is slightly off-center.Using the Focus LockThe following types of subject may not be suited to autofocusphotography. Use the focus lock in these situations.• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings• Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composi-tion• Subjects that are moving quickly• Subjects through glassTry to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances oflight reflecting back off the glass.How to Use the Focus Lock1. Aim the camera so that a subject at the same focal distance as themain subject is centered in the brackets in the optical viewfinder.2. Press the shutter button halfway and wait until two beeps sound.3. Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press theshutter button all the way.Using the Viewfinder