Canon A620 96, Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image, Image is blurred or out of focus., Subject in recorded image is too dark.

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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 (p.15).
Image is blurred or out of focus.
AF-assist Beam is set to
[Off].
zIn dark places where it is difficult for
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
the shutter button is
pressed.
zSetting the self-timer to
(2seconds) delays the shutter
release for 2 seconds after the
shutter button is pressed and
allows the camera to stop shaking,
thus preventing a blurred image
(p.35).
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 range.zShoot with the subject at the
correct shooting distance (p.118).
The subject is hard to focus
on.
zUse the focus lock, AF lock or
manual focus to shoot (p.47).
Subject in recorded image is too dark.
Insufficient light for shooting.zSet the flash to (Flash on)
(Basic Guide p.9).
Subject is dark in contrast to
the background.
zSet the exposure compensation to
a positive (+) setting (p.54).
zUse AE lock or use the spot
metering function (
p.49 , 53 ).