Canon 970 IS - Manual (Page 197)

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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. 60) .
Image is blurred or out of focus.
The camera moves when
the shutter button is
pressed. z Confirm the procedures in
“
appears” (p. 193) .
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. 55) . Take care not to obstruct the
AF-assist Beam with your hand when
used.
Subject is out of focal
range. z Shoot with the subject at the correct
focusing distance
(p. 218) .
z The camera may be set to an
unintended function (such as macro).
Cancel the setting.
The subject is hard to
focus on. z Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot
(p. 97) .
Subject in recorded image is too dark.
Insufficient light for
shooting. z Set the built-in flash to (Flash on)
(p. 66) .
The subject is
underexposed because
the surroundings are too
bright. z Set the exposure compensation to a
positive (+) setting
(p. 101) .
z Use the AE lock or spot metering
function
(pp. 99 , 102) .
Subject is too far away for
flash to reach. z Shoot within correct flash range of the
subject when using the built-in flash
(p. 219) .
z Raise the ISO speed and then shoot
(p. 74) .