The camera does not focus when shooting subjects up close (PowerShot G1 X Mark II)

Solution

    • The camera’s minimum shooting range is shown below:*
    -Telephoto (): 40 cm (1.3 ft.)
    -Wide angle (): 5 cm (2.0 in.)
    • When shooting subjects at short distances, using a wide angle setting is recommended.
    • As camera shake is more likely to occur when shooting subjects at shorter distances, please try mounting the camera on a tripod or taking other measures to keep it still.
    *The camera’s minimum shooting range varies depending on the selected shooting mode. Shooting ranges for individual shooting modes are shown below.
    Shooting ModeFocusing RangeMaximum Wide Angle
    ()
    Maximum Telephoto
    ()
    -5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity40 cm (1.3 ft.) – infinity
    Other modes**5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.)-
    5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.)-
    5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity40 cm (1.3 ft.) – infinity
    1.5 - 20 m (4.9 - 66 ft.)1.5 - 20 m (4.9 - 66 ft.)
    **5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity40 cm (1.3 ft.) – infinity
    **Not available in some shooting modes.