Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera Logo

Related Topics:

Posted on Aug 30, 2009
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

I make jewelry. I am trying to zoom in for detailed pics. But I can't seem to get my PS S3 IS to focus. What am I doing wrong?

Answer This Question

2 Answers

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points
All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.
Brigadier General:

An expert that has over 10,000 points.

  • Master 11,967 Answers
  • Posted on Aug 30, 2009
Anonymous
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points
All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.
MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.
Brigadier General:

An expert that has over 10,000 points.

Joined: May 11, 2009
Answers
11967
Questions
0
Helped
2198196
Points
38521

Are you using a lens with macro capabilities?

  • Anonymous Oct 10, 2011

    on the left side of the lens barrel are 2 button. the bottom one has a flower icon. press it 1 time for macro, and again for super macro. the icon on your monitor will show a flower with an "s" inside. you can get so close that the lens itself blocks the light, so be careful. But to get super sharp, (and this is awkward..) open the lcd, hold the top button on the left side of the lens barrel, (MF) while you move the arrow keys (on the round button back side). watch the image for sharpness. .

×

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.
New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

  • Contributor 2 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 10, 2011
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.
New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

Joined: Oct 10, 2011
Answers
2
Questions
0
Helped
390
Points
2

On the left side of the lens barrel are 2 button. the bottom one has a flower icon. press it 1 time for macro, and again for super macro. the icon on your monitor will show a flower with an "s" inside. you can get so close that the lens itself blocks the light, so be careful. But to get super sharp, (and this is awkward..) open the lcd, hold the top button on the left side of the lens barrel, (MF) while you move the arrow keys (on the round button back side). watch the image for sharpness.

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Canon A1100is. All pics taken with zoom are out of focus. Pics taken at normal are fine.
I got the same problem. Pics with zoom > ~2.5 for distant targets are out of focus. Pics are normal for close targets (~ 2 m). The camera with zoom is a "short sight". Changing setting to 'infinity' could not solve the problem. I did not find solution yet. It seems a hardware problem. Anybody know how to fix?
Read full answer
Aug 19, 2011 • Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Digital Camera
0helpful
1answer

Im trying to take closeup pics of jewelry, which is the reason I purchased this 12x zoom. I am using the super macro feature but my pics are blurry. Can you give me any tips? Deb
In super macro mode, there is a minimum focussing distance. Any closer, and you have no hope of locking in a focus. So, be sure you don't go past this point.Close up pics have a very shallow "depth of focus" meaning that very little in front or behind what you focussed on will be in focus. Is anything in focus in your pics? If you can exert some manual control over lens openings, you could try using a smaller opening to get more of your subject in focus. When taking close-ups, always use a tripod.
Read full answer
Dec 01, 2010 • FUJIFILM Finepix S1500fd Digital Camera
1helpful
1answer

Problems with macro close ups
First make sure the lens is clean. Now set the dial to P mode. Hold down the flower button for a few seconds and the camera will go into "super macro" mode - keep watching the screen or the viewfinder until this happens. You might also feel the zoom resetting itself. You can now go right up to the subject, literally almost touching it - be careful not to damage the lens by hitting the subject! I think in normal macro mode 4" is too close.
Read full answer
May 05, 2010 • Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera
0helpful
1answer

Canon Sx120 IS camera will not zoom closeup from a tripod at 19" set at macro!!! Instructions say the camera cannot focus in the range of the yellow bar, well how do you get away from the yellow bar?...
Take it to a repair shop.
Read full answer
Jan 05, 2010 • Cameras
1helpful
4answers

Problem with Tamron 18-270mm VC Lens
Hi there,

Do note that all lenses have a minimum focusing distance. The way you describe it is it seems that you are taking close-up shots (also called macro) of small items like flowers or insects.

For some long lenses, the minimum focus distance is as far as 1m or more. Check your lens documentation to find out what this is for your lens.

My recommendation for you if you still want to use your current lens for macro photography is to get "extension tubes". There are a number of brands but any brand will do (e.g. Triplus). Just make sure to mention that you will use it on a Nikon mount to make sure that you get one that will fit. Better yet, bring your setup to the cam vendor when you buy the tubes. These tubes are just extension rings without any glass and will allow you to take close up pics. Good luck
Read full answer
Nov 30, 2009 • Cannon EOS 50D Digital Camera
0helpful
1answer

Grainy pics
When using sport mode the ISO jumps to 400 or more, and this is very noticeable in the grain of the picture. S3 renders good detail up to ISO 200. My advice: Set ISO to 200 in Tv mode, then set the shutter speed to 400 or something like that using the < > buttons. You have to try the best speed under the light you are. If the light is very good, perhaps you can use ISO 100 and get much better results.


Read full answer
Oct 23, 2008 • Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera
1helpful
1answer

Green focus box
It might be because u r working in macro/supermacro mode (u can see a little flower on top of the viewfinder/lcd display) and focusing on a distant object or u try focussing a subject placed very near the cam while working with non macro mode. If changing these doesnt solve ur prblm, plz provide full details of what mode u use, what u r focussing on, what is the lighting conditions u used, etc..
Read full answer
Dec 11, 2007 • Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera
0helpful
1answer

I cannot get my camera to take photos nor can I get to the menu or zoom
have you got it on macro. If so it will continually make a noise as it keeps on focusing. try it on the auto setting
Read full answer
Nov 24, 2007 • Nikon Coolpix 8700 Digital Camera
0helpful
1answer

Focus
Your camera has the ability to shoot Macro and Super Macro, although in some Dial Modes, you can't use Macro.

To engage the Macro mode, press once the button on the left side of the lens/camera that looks like a Flower. To engage the Super Macro mode, press and hold the same button for more than one second.

Macro mode range 3.9 in. - 1.6 ft
Super Macro mode range is 0 in. - 3.9 in.
To cancel Macro mode, press the Flower icon button once.
Zoom levels are limited, and you will know that when the zoom bar turns yellow. This means the zoom is not available at that zoom level.

9da9e9e.png

Hope this helps.
Read full answer
Nov 24, 2007 • Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera
0helpful
1answer

Focus and LCD display problems
There is a fully comprehensive manual in PDF format on the CD. However this does seem to be a fault Canon Customer support will advise on the next course of action depending on the age of the camera
Read full answer
Dec 11, 2006 • Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera
Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera

  • Cameras

Related Question

Canon A1100is. All pics taken with zoom are out of focus. Pics taken at normal are fine.

  • Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Digital Camera

Related Topics

96 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Popular Questions

Canon S2 IS black screen

Canon PowerShot S2 IS Digital Camera

How do you fix 'lens error restart camera'

Canon PowerShot A560 Digital Camera

I have a lens error on my canon powershot sd1300

Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS IXUS 105...

Canon digital camera recall for defective image sensor

Canon PowerShot A75 Digital Camera

Canon Camera Error E32. Camera

Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS IXUS 130...

Top Canon Cameras Experts

old marine
old marine

Level 3 Expert

2426 Answers

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Grand Canyon Tech
Grand Canyon Tech

Level 3 Expert

3867 Answers

Are you a Canon Camera Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

PDF Manual
Basic.pdf. user-manual-PowerShot S3 IS...

PowerShot S3 IS...

PDF Manual
Advanced.pdf. user-manual-PowerShot S3...

PowerShot S3 IS...

PDF Manual
Canon Powershot S3 IS User Manual....

PowerShot S3 IS...

Loading...