The camera does not focus when shooting subjects up close (PowerShot G3 X)

Last Updated : 30-Apr-2015
Issue Number : 8202489100

Solution

The camera’s minimum shooting range is shown below:*

-Telephoto (

): 85 cm (2.8 ft.)

-Wide angle (

): 5 cm (2.0 in.)

When shooting subjects at short distances, using a wide angle setting is recommended.
As camera shake is more likely to occur when shooting subjects at shorter distances, please try mounting the camera on a tripod or taking other measures to keep it still.

*The minimum shooting range differs depending on the shooting mode. For more information on the minimum distance in individual shooting modes, please refer to the table below.

Shooting Mode	Focusing Range	Maximum wide angle ( )	Maximum telephoto ( )
	-	5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity	85 cm (2.8 ft.) – infinity
Other modes	[Normal] ()	5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity	85 cm (2.8 ft.) – infinity
Other modes	[Macro*] ()	5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.)	-

*Not available in some shooting modes.