Canon 850 IS, SD800 IS Image is blurred or out of focus, Image seen in viewfinder vs. recorded image

Image seen in viewfinder vs. recorded image

Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder.

zConfirm the actual image size with the LCD monitor. Use the LCD monitor when taking close-up shots.

Image is blurred or out of focus.

AF-assist Beam is set to zIn dark places where it is difficult for

[Off].the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function when turned off, set it [On] to activate it (p. 24). Take care not to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with your hand when used.

The camera moves when zSet IS mode to a setting other than
the shutter button is	[Off] (p. 32).
pressed.	zSetting the self-timer to	(2
	seconds) delays the shutter	release
	for 2 seconds and allows the camera
	to stop shaking, thus preventing a
	blurred image (Basic Guide p. 16).
	Even better results can be obtained
	by placing the camera on a stable
	surface or by using a tripod to shoot.
Subject is out of focal	zShoot with the subject at the correct
range.	shooting distance (p. 129).
The subject is hard to	zUse the focus lock or AF lock to
focus on.	shoot (p. 47).

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