Problem

Possible cause

Solution

 

 

 

My photo is

Your subject was too

The camera’s Auto Focus range is 30cm (11.8 in.) from

blurry.

close to the camera lens.

the front of the lens to infinity. For a clear, sharp image,

 

 

make sure your subject is within this range.

 

The subject wasn’t

If you do not want your subject in the middle of the

 

centered in the frame, or

photo, or if the subject lacks contrast, set the camera’s

 

the subject did not

Auto Focus using a different subject. To set the Auto

 

provide enough contrast

Focus using a different subject, follow these steps:

 

for the camera to focus

1. Frame a subject that is the same distance from the

 

properly.

 

lens as your subject and press the shutter button

 

 

 

 

1/2 way down.

 

 

2. Keeping the shutter button pressed 1/2 way down,

 

 

frame your subject and then press the shutter

 

 

button all the way down.

 

The subject moved while

For sharp focus, ask the subject to stay still.

 

you took the photo.

 

 

You moved the camera

Hold the camera steady as you press the shutter button,

 

while you took the photo.

or use a tripod.

 

 

 

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