Canon A700 - Manual (Page 96)

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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. z Confirm 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]. z In 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. z Setting the self-timer to (2
seconds) 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. 37) .
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. z Shoot with the subject at the
correct shooting distance (p. 120) .
The subject is hard to focus
on. z Use the focus lock, AF lock or
manual focus to shoot
(p. 50) .
Subject in recorded image is too dark.
Insufficient light for shooting. z Set the flash to (Flash on)
(Basic Guide p. 8).
The subject is
underexposed because the
surroundings are too bright. z Set the exposure compensation to
a positive (+) setting
(p. 56) .
z Use the AE lock or spot metering
functions
(p. 52 , 54) .
Subject is too far away for
flash to reach. z Shoot within correct shooting
distance of the subject when using
the built-in flash
(p. 121) .
z Raise the ISO speed and then
shoot
(p. 67) .