Focus, Everytime i take a picture whether close up or far away it is out of focus, how do i fix this problem camera wise?

Usually you can't
The circle if you select that mode either controls where the focus point is (the object that you are focusing on) or the exposure setting (or equivalent for a CCD). Hence if you are taking a picture of a person's face, the circle should appear over their face, and not over the far corner of the room (if you select that mode)
Some devices have the option to hold the focus while you move the aiming point away from it - having done this you may point the camera at the far corner of the room and the person's face will still be in focus but not in the centre of the picture.
This only applies if you are far enough away from the object. In general it not possible to take close up pictures (less than about 100 cm)
You need to read the instruction manual very carefully.
12.February.2015

in manual mode, will not try to focus itself, my be the manual auto switch is faulty, or the focus related mechanism not rotating the lens, open the lens carefully check the focus motor and gear set (engine is the technical term)

ensure finger is not covering auto focus.

ensure camera is not in macro setting. look for icon like a flower this is only for close up shots and will cause bluring if subject is too far away.

check that camera is set in auto focus and not manual focus mode if it has this.


I hope this was helpful.

Is the lens clean? Are you pressing the shutter button half-way and giving the camera a chance to lock in the focus (it will beep) before pressing the rest of the way? Do you actually move while pressing the button? Try taking a few pics while the camera is on a tripod or a firm surface to eliminate movement.

1 ensure that your camera is not set in Macro mode test by taking a picture of a subject very close up ie. 10 - 15 cm if the image is in focus then you may be set in macro mode.
2 if lens is removeable ensure it is fitted properly. remove the lens and refit ensureing the connectors are clean.
3 ensure the switch on the lens or camera is set to AF for auto focus.
4 suspect autofocus sensor is defective if you try to focus on subjects which are close and far away and you do not hear to camera re-setting the focus then it is in manual focus or the focus sensor may be defective or in need of adjustment.

5 recommend specialist have a look at this problem.

Have you tried changing the mode? ie portrait, closeup, macro etc?

reset camera back to factory default by mode dial=p, menu, right arrow, down to reset, right to reset, ok, yes

Did it ever work on this camera?
I have seen some Sigma lenses that are auto focus on canon film cameras but then when put on the digital they dont work right. If you have used it on this camera then make sure the lens is clean.sometimes dirt on the front wil make it try focusing on the dirt. Next try focusing in manual focus to make sure the focus is working. Then take the lens off and then put it back on and make sure it clicks into place.

Let me know if none of those things work. also make sure to try focus on something close and somthing far away.

let me know how it works,
Caleb

Your diopter may not be adjusted ( adjustment for sharpness of image in viewfinder on the side of the eye-piece ) so set that first and then try again. If this is correct then your camera is focusing accurately ( on the sensor ) but only the image in viewfinder looks unsharp.

Has this has a knock or been dropped? Whether it is fixed lens or motor Zoom only such treatment would make the lens shift out of the focal plane Try technical support of the makers website. If it is failry new there may be an exchange option.