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... ....... 62 Helpful Shooting Features 65 Customizing Camera Operation...... 66 3 Other Shooting Modes ....67 Specific Scenes 68 Applying Special Effects 72 Special Modes for Other Purposes 79 Shooting iFrame Movies 82 4 G mode 83 Shooting in This Guide 4 Contents 7 Contents: Basic Operations 9 Safety ...Contents 2 Compatible Memory Cards 3 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 3 Part Names and Conventions in Program AE Mode (G Mode 84 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation 84 Color and Continuous Shooting ...... 89 Shooting Range and Focusing ........ 92 Flash 100 Other...
... ....... 62 Helpful Shooting Features 65 Customizing Camera Operation...... 66 3 Other Shooting Modes ....67 Specific Scenes 68 Applying Special Effects 72 Special Modes for Other Purposes 79 Shooting iFrame Movies 82 4 G mode 83 Shooting in This Guide 4 Contents 7 Contents: Basic Operations 9 Safety ...Contents 2 Compatible Memory Cards 3 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 3 Part Names and Conventions in Program AE Mode (G Mode 84 Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation 84 Color and Continuous Shooting ...... 89 Shooting Range and Focusing ........ 92 Flash 100 Other...
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... Shooting people well I Portraits (p. 68) P Against Snow (p. 69) Matching specific scenes Low Light (p. 69) t Fireworks (p. 69) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (p. 72) Poster Effect (p. 72) Toy Camera Effect (p. 77) Monochrome (p. 78) z Where sound and flash are not allowed (Discreet Mode 69 z While adjusting image settings (Live View Control 70 z Focus on faces...
... Shooting people well I Portraits (p. 68) P Against Snow (p. 69) Matching specific scenes Low Light (p. 69) t Fireworks (p. 69) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (p. 72) Poster Effect (p. 72) Toy Camera Effect (p. 77) Monochrome (p. 78) z Where sound and flash are not allowed (Discreet Mode 69 z While adjusting image settings (Live View Control 70 z Focus on faces...
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...displayed. As the camera determines the scene, it toward j (wide angle). 24 Enter A mode. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS X Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are in the upper right of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the... subject and shooting conditions. z Press the power button. z Press the o button repeatedly until is displayed. A2300 A1300 A810 X A scene icon is...
...displayed. As the camera determines the scene, it toward j (wide angle). 24 Enter A mode. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS X Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are in the upper right of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the... subject and shooting conditions. z Press the power button. z Press the o button repeatedly until is displayed. A2300 A1300 A810 X A scene icon is...
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...by the camera is displayed. Shooting advice is also displayed depending on -screen descriptions of the scene detected by the camera, shooting advice, and playback instructions as when in those modes it will display the same as follows. The zoom lever and buttons are displayed overlaying the ...illustration of the item is displayed. z Choose an item and press the r button. An explanation of the camera. z In Playback mode, press the op buttons and choose an item. Press the q button to return to the original display. Trying the Camera Out Still Images ...
...by the camera is displayed. Shooting advice is also displayed depending on -screen descriptions of the scene detected by the camera, shooting advice, and playback instructions as when in those modes it will display the same as follows. The zoom lever and buttons are displayed overlaying the ...illustration of the item is displayed. z Choose an item and press the r button. An explanation of the camera. z In Playback mode, press the op buttons and choose an item. Press the q button to return to the original display. Trying the Camera Out Still Images ...
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... is displayed. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS X Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are in the upper right of the screen (p. 51). z Aim the camera at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. z Press... the power button. X Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are displayed in focus. Zoom Bar Enter A mode. A2300 A1300 A810 X A scene icon is displayed. z To zoom in the upper right of the screen (pp. 51, 55). Compose the shot. X The startup...
... is displayed. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS X Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are in the upper right of the screen (p. 51). z Aim the camera at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. z Press... the power button. X Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are displayed in focus. Zoom Bar Enter A mode. A2300 A1300 A810 X A scene icon is displayed. z To zoom in the upper right of the screen (pp. 51, 55). Compose the shot. X The startup...
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... Color Bright Backlit - Subject Background People In Shadows Motion on a tripod. • Try shooting in Smart Auto Mode Scene Icons In A mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject... brightness, and color. Shooting in G mode (p. 83) if the scene icon does not match actual shooting conditions, or if it is not possible to shoot with your expected effect, ...
... Color Bright Backlit - Subject Background People In Shadows Motion on a tripod. • Try shooting in Smart Auto Mode Scene Icons In A mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject... brightness, and color. Shooting in G mode (p. 83) if the scene icon does not match actual shooting conditions, or if it is not possible to shoot with your expected effect, ...
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3 Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions 67
3 Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions 67
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... or quickly drag left or right on the screen. z Touch ^ to return to choose the mode. z Touch the desired mode to view a description, and then touch [OK] to the shooting mode selection screen. Choose a shooting mode. z Press the o button repeatedly until is displayed. Still Images Movies I Shoot portraits (Portrait)...Set the camera to by pressing the o button, and then touch in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 44). Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots.
... or quickly drag left or right on the screen. z Touch ^ to return to choose the mode. z Touch the desired mode to view a description, and then touch [OK] to the shooting mode selection screen. Choose a shooting mode. z Press the o button repeatedly until is displayed. Still Images Movies I Shoot portraits (Portrait)...Set the camera to by pressing the o button, and then touch in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 44). Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots.
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...of camera operations are muted, and movie audio is (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed. • In mode, even playback sounds are prohibited. • In t mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other means to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Still Images ...(Fireworks) z Vivid shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Still Images Movies Discreet mode z Shoot without activating camera sounds, the flash, or lamp. Use this mode where camera sounds, the flash, and lights are muted. Specific Scenes Still Images Shoot under low light (Low Light) z Shoot with snowy backgrounds ...
...of camera operations are muted, and movie audio is (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed. • In mode, even playback sounds are prohibited. • In t mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other means to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Still Images ...(Fireworks) z Vivid shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Still Images Movies Discreet mode z Shoot without activating camera sounds, the flash, or lamp. Use this mode where camera sounds, the flash, and lights are muted. Specific Scenes Still Images Shoot under low light (Low Light) z Shoot with snowy backgrounds ...
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..., bluish tone, adjust it to set a value, and then touch ^. Specific Scenes Still Images Movies Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control) Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as desired. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Enter mode. z Follow the steps on p. 68 and choose . Configure the setting. z Press...
..., bluish tone, adjust it to set a value, and then touch ^. Specific Scenes Still Images Movies Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control) Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as desired. A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Enter mode. z Follow the steps on p. 68 and choose . Configure the setting. z Press...
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...Scenes A2300 A1300 A810 Still Images Shoot with Reduced Blurring (Digital IS) Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur. z When the icon is not displayed, press the shutter button all the way down to reduce camera shake and noise. z Follow step 1 on the left side of the screen in A mode... then be shot when the flash is displayed on p. 68 to !. • When using a tripod, shoot in scenes without people. Shoot. z is set to choose . Enter mode. Images will be combined. In scenes where subject movement is displayed, press the shutter button all the way down .
...Scenes A2300 A1300 A810 Still Images Shoot with Reduced Blurring (Digital IS) Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur. z When the icon is not displayed, press the shutter button all the way down to reduce camera shake and noise. z Follow step 1 on the left side of the screen in A mode... then be shot when the flash is displayed on p. 68 to !. • When using a tripod, shoot in scenes without people. Shoot. z is set to choose . Enter mode. Images will be combined. In scenes where subject movement is displayed, press the shutter button all the way down .
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... range. Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Changing the ISO Speed Still Images z Press the m button, choose in fair weather. For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms. • To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is now displayed. X The option you configured ...is set to suit the shooting mode and conditions. For shooting in some shooting conditions. • Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may look grainy. ...
... range. Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Changing the ISO Speed Still Images z Press the m button, choose in fair weather. For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms. • To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is now displayed. X The option you configured ...is set to suit the shooting mode and conditions. For shooting in some shooting conditions. • Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may look grainy. ...
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... after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is now displayed. hOn You can change the flash mode to keep it still and prevent camera shake. X The option you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions, mount the camera on ...-light conditions. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS • Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other measures to choose a flash mode, and then press the m button. For details on a tripod or take other measures to match the shooting scene. z Press the r button, press the qr buttons to keep it ...
... after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is now displayed. hOn You can change the flash mode to keep it still and prevent camera shake. X The option you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions, mount the camera on ...-light conditions. A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS • Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other measures to choose a flash mode, and then press the m button. For details on a tripod or take other measures to match the shooting scene. z Press the r button, press the qr buttons to keep it ...
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... with higher-contrast subject areas centered before you press the shutter button halfway. Shooting settings or FUNC. Otherwise, try increasing the lighting in some shooting modes may cause grainy images (p. 87). Subjects are affected by red-eye (p. 63). • Set [Lamp Setting] to [On] (p. 66) ...shoot, because the lamp is on subjects. Shots look grainy. • Lower the ISO speed (p. 87). • High ISO speeds in indoor scenes and shooting at the red-eye reduction lamp. Note that while the red-eye reduction lamp is counteracting red-eye. Menu", and "Shooting Menu" (...
... with higher-contrast subject areas centered before you press the shutter button halfway. Shooting settings or FUNC. Otherwise, try increasing the lighting in some shooting modes may cause grainy images (p. 87). Subjects are affected by red-eye (p. 63). • Set [Lamp Setting] to [On] (p. 66) ...shoot, because the lamp is on subjects. Shots look grainy. • Lower the ISO speed (p. 87). • High ISO speeds in indoor scenes and shooting at the red-eye reduction lamp. Note that while the red-eye reduction lamp is counteracting red-eye. Menu", and "Shooting Menu" (...
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... (p. 163) A1300 A810 Battery level (p. 163) Camera orientation* White balance (p. 89) Drive mode (p. 90) Self-timer (p. 57) AF frame (p. 93) Camera shake warning (p. 50) A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Metering method (p. 86) Still image resolution (p. 62) Recordable shots Movie resolution Remaining time...(p. 56) A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS Focusing range (p. 92), AF lock (p. 99), IS mode icon (p. 55) A2300 A1300 A810 Focusing range (p. 92), AF lock (p. 99) Shooting mode (p. 166), Scene icon (p. 51) Flash mode (pp. 60, 100) Red-eye correction (p. 63) Spot AE point frame (p. 86) Date stamp...
... (p. 163) A1300 A810 Battery level (p. 163) Camera orientation* White balance (p. 89) Drive mode (p. 90) Self-timer (p. 57) AF frame (p. 93) Camera shake warning (p. 50) A4000 IS A2400 IS A2300 A1300 A810 Metering method (p. 86) Still image resolution (p. 62) Recordable shots Movie resolution Remaining time...(p. 56) A4000 IS A3400 IS A2400 IS Focusing range (p. 92), AF lock (p. 99), IS mode icon (p. 55) A2300 A1300 A810 Focusing range (p. 92), AF lock (p. 99) Shooting mode (p. 166), Scene icon (p. 51) Flash mode (pp. 60, 100) Red-eye correction (p. 63) Spot AE point frame (p. 86) Date stamp...
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Menu Function Exposure Compensation (p. 84) ISO Speed (p. 87) White Balance (p. 89) Drive Mode (p. 90) Self-Timer (p. 57) Self-Timer Settings (p. 58) Resolution (p. 62) Movie Quality (p. 64) Shooting Mode AG *1 W ][$ Delay*4 Shots*5 - { *2 { {{{{ -{-- {{{{ -{-{ { { { *3 - { - *3 {{{{ {{{{ {{{{ {{{{ {{{- { {-- ---{ { {-- {{{{ {{{{ *1 PowerShot A2300, PowerShot A1300, PowerShot A810 only *2 Settings [Dark - Light] (p. 70). *3 Depending on the scene, either 1 shot will be recorded, or several continuous shots will be combined...
Menu Function Exposure Compensation (p. 84) ISO Speed (p. 87) White Balance (p. 89) Drive Mode (p. 90) Self-Timer (p. 57) Self-Timer Settings (p. 58) Resolution (p. 62) Movie Quality (p. 64) Shooting Mode AG *1 W ][$ Delay*4 Shots*5 - { *2 { {{{{ -{-- {{{{ -{-{ { { { *3 - { - *3 {{{{ {{{{ {{{{ {{{{ {{{- { {-- ---{ { {-- {{{{ {{{{ *1 PowerShot A2300, PowerShot A1300, PowerShot A810 only *2 Settings [Dark - Light] (p. 70). *3 Depending on the scene, either 1 shot will be recorded, or several continuous shots will be combined...