How do I use manual focus on my Canon PowerShot SX210 IS?

Question

When I turn to manual focus setting in the camera, a bar appears on the right side of the screen which has measurements like 1 2 5 m. Increasing on decreasing that bar doesn't show any effects on the screen.

I haphazardly maximized the focus to infinite symbol for a macro shot. This resulted in a NOT so sharp image.

What is the way to use that?

Answer

According to the user manual, you first focus approximately using the screen and distance bar, then press the shutter button halfway to enable you to fine tune the focus. You need to be in M, Av, Tv or P mode.

If you are trying to focus on something close, the last thing you want to do is focus to infinity!

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