On Tue, 27 May 2003 21:36:13 +0100, Phil Allen
wrote:

I'm using a Canon IXUS v3, i've only had it a couple of weeks so im
still getting to grips with it. My main problem is getting it to
autofocus on the part of the plant i'm interested in, some of the
rejected shots had the stem in focus but not the flower head.

Put your hand at the distance of the area of interest, let it auto focus
there, then swing it back to the target and continue pressure to make
the exposure. This won't work if your area of interest is less than the
minimum focal distance.

Bart