What do I set the Powershot on to get micro focus?

M stands for macro.this is for extreme close so dont take photos with m displayed unless extreme close

I have the same problem and I strong suspect the circuit board is going bad. No matter what lens I use, distance from subject, etc. makes any difference. Unfortunately, the fix is about $200.00 - and having to invest $200.00 per year to keep it going is not a viable option for anyone.

NORMALLY YOU HAVE TO PRESS THE SHUTTER BUTTON DOWN HALFWAY, & WAIT FOR A GREEN LIGHT TO LIGHT, THEN PRESS THE SHUTTER BUTTON ALL THE WAY DOWN. THIS STEP SETS THE AUTO FOCUS ON THE CAMERA.

blurry, out of focus,image fomation,problem of the focusing unit of the lens unit ,while taking a snap,half click the camera button,till u get foucus indicator blinking GREEN light,then click,if not service the lens unit/replace the unit.

You may have the camera set for manual settings and it stopped downtoo much this makes for long exposiure times and blurryy action shots. Your camera has an action or sports setting this will stop most blurs and turn the anti bump on its likly off

Try pressing the shutter button half way to let it focus before you shoot. You also may want to make sure the camera is in auto mode and not set to any particular setting.

If your camera has a sport or action mode that would be your best option if your pics keep coming out blurry. These modes are made for action shots. Its worth a try!

Did you make sure the lens was clean? Wipe lens off the reset the webcam to its default settings. Slowly adjust the focus ring for best effect then adjust the video settings.

dust could have gotten insode making the focus lens to stick.

you might have to take it to a camera shop for a good cleaning.

dusty places are always bad for electronics.

but sounds like the focus lens is failing, there might be an option to clean the lens electroniclly, most canon has the option. not sure about sony.

good luck

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