Focusing for landsape closeup problems

[Learner]

I hope i am putting this in the correct section. My camera is a 95 and I carry my manual around with me while I take pictures, so I can learn and practice with the settings. This morning I took a walk around my neighborhood (tripod in tow) and practiced some landscape shots. The first image is ok, while as soon as I zoom in and adjust the MF to enfinity, so I can get a closer shot, the image blurs. Also, I read in my manual, that if the (camera shake icon appears) to use focus lock. I am having trouble figuring out how to do this. I am reading the manual over and over, but may either be missing this, or just not understanding it. Any help and advice would be sooo appreciated.

Also, if its that I need a special wide angle or telephoto lense to take particular distances, what could I get for the A 95 ( I read in the back of the manual, but no price range was stated) for under $50.

Exif for photo #1:
Camera Model Name
Canon PowerShot A95
Shooting Date/Time
6/20/2005 9:29:40 AM
Shooting Mode
Landscape
Photo Effect Mode
Off
Tv( Shutter Speed )
1/800
Av( Aperture Value )
5.6
Metering Mode
Evaluative
Exposure Compensation
-1 2/3
ISO Speed
Auto
Lens
7.8 - 23.4mm
Focal Length
19.3mm
Digital Zoom
None
Image Size
2592x1944
Image Quality
Superfine
Flash
Off
White Balance
Auto
AF Mode
Manual Focus

[1]
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/uvi/MornWalk0014-copy.jpg

Exif for photo #2

Camera Model Name
Canon PowerShot A95
Shooting Date/Time
6/20/2005 9:28:10 AM
Shooting Mode
Landscape
Photo Effect Mode
Off
Tv( Shutter Speed )
1/800
Av( Aperture Value )
5.6
Metering Mode
Evaluative
Exposure Compensation
-1
ISO Speed
Auto
Lens
7.8 - 23.4mm
Focal Length
23.4mm
Digital Zoom
x 1.6
Image Size
2592x1944
Image Quality
Superfine
Flash
Off
White Balance
Auto
AF Mode
Manual Focus

[2]
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/uvi/MornWalk13.jpg

Thank you,

Learner

[Ezis666]

Best is:
Av mode
F/8
Iso 50,
Focus manual- infinity.Do not use autofocus!
Zoom min
Tv auto,
All effects off.
Tripod must have.

[Learner]

sorry i reposted below

[Learner]

Do I have to turn off "auto focus" in the "menu" or is it located in the Av mode as well?

Also, how do I obtain the close up, if i am zoomed "min"?

Thank you so much I will write this down and try this.

Learner

[Ezis666]

Ok
1.Turn off AiAF,flash and screw tripod
2.FullZoom.At Lcd is rectangle.half press shutter, after succs.fokus rect.turn green, if yellow try again
3.Press shutter to end

A)Turn off flash and screw tripod.
B)Press 2x buton MF, then press left/rigth button to focus manual.If dist.to object>20m, then infinity.
c)press shutter to end.


Important note: best effect is with selftimer 10s enabled.after step 3 or c), wait 15 sec