Canon SX40 HS Digital Camera User Manual


 
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If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab
(p. 43).
The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when you do not press
the shutter button. However, you can set it so that the camera only focuses
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Choose [Continuous AF], then press the
qr buttons to choose [Off].
The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when
you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp.
Choose [AF-assist Beam], then press the
qr buttons to choose [Off].
Changing Shooting Function Settings
Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this section in
modes other than G, check if the function is available in those modes
(pp. 200 – 203).
Switching the Focus Setting
On
Since the camera focuses continuously
until you press the shutter button
halfway, it allows you to shoot without
missing photo opportunities.
Off
The camera does not focus
continuously, thereby conserving
battery power.
Turning Off the AF Assist Beam