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... individual images (Basic Guide: p. 14). To override this time limit and continue displaying the image, use one of the movie button. Shooting Shooting (Movies) No matter what position the mode dial is in, you can shoot movies with just a push of the following while an image is displayed (...Sound is recorded in the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds. z Pressing the Movie button again stops recording. Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting After a shot is taken, the image appears in stereo. Movie button * Even before reaching 1 GB or 1 hour. Î See the Advanced ...
... individual images (Basic Guide: p. 14). To override this time limit and continue displaying the image, use one of the movie button. Shooting Shooting (Movies) No matter what position the mode dial is in, you can shoot movies with just a push of the following while an image is displayed (...Sound is recorded in the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds. z Pressing the Movie button again stops recording. Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting After a shot is taken, the image appears in stereo. Movie button * Even before reaching 1 GB or 1 hour. Î See the Advanced ...
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... for the scene are available with autofocus. By simply selecting one panoramic image on a computer. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 51) Basic Shooting Functions 8 Well suited for shooting moving subjects. (The continuous shooting settings can be changed (Advanced Guide: p. 42).) Stitch Assist Allows you to capture human subjects against the backdrop of the following...
... for the scene are available with autofocus. By simply selecting one panoramic image on a computer. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 51) Basic Shooting Functions 8 Well suited for shooting moving subjects. (The continuous shooting settings can be changed (Advanced Guide: p. 42).) Stitch Assist Allows you to capture human subjects against the backdrop of the following...
PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced
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...Formatting Memory Cards 35 Shooting 36 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) . . . . 36 Setting the Slow Synchro 38 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function 39 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro 40 Using the Digital Zoom 41 Continuous Shooting 42 Using the Self...-Timer 43 Using the Mode Dial 46 Movie Shooting 46 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist 51 Changing the Colors and...
...Formatting Memory Cards 35 Shooting 36 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) . . . . 36 Setting the Slow Synchro 38 Setting the Image Stabilizer Function 39 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro 40 Using the Digital Zoom 41 Continuous Shooting 42 Using the Self...-Timer 43 Using the Mode Dial 46 Movie Shooting 46 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist 51 Changing the Colors and...
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... moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to temperature changes slowly before resuming use may damage the equipment. Continued use . 11 Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in close proximity to strong magnetic.... Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapter from the bag. Flash z Do not operate the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. Doing so could damage the flash.
... moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to temperature changes slowly before resuming use may damage the equipment. Continued use . 11 Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in close proximity to strong magnetic.... Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapter from the bag. Flash z Do not operate the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. Doing so could damage the flash.
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...Reference Page - IS mode is only activated when the shutter button is not available in the mode. 1 (Rec.) Menu [IS Mode] [Continuous]*/[Shoot Only]/ [Panning]/[Off]. This option is not available in dark conditions. This option is pressed, so subjects will be captured with reduced blur even...makes it easier to compose images and focus on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) if it is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally. Types of Image Stabilization Continuous Shoot Only Panning You can check the effect of up and down camera motions on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder)...
...Reference Page - IS mode is only activated when the shutter button is not available in the mode. 1 (Rec.) Menu [IS Mode] [Continuous]*/[Shoot Only]/ [Panning]/[Off]. This option is not available in dark conditions. This option is pressed, so subjects will be captured with reduced blur even...makes it easier to compose images and focus on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) if it is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally. Types of Image Stabilization Continuous Shoot Only Panning You can check the effect of up and down camera motions on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder)...
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... the button to display . High-Speed Continuous Recommended when you want the briefest shutter Shooting interval during continuous shooting. In addition, continuous shooting is possible (p. 151) at a consistent interval (smooth continuous shooting) with a recommended memory card*1 until the memory card is recommended. *2 This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Standard Continuous Mode Recommended when you want to record successive images...
... the button to display . High-Speed Continuous Recommended when you want the briefest shutter Shooting interval during continuous shooting. In addition, continuous shooting is possible (p. 151) at a consistent interval (smooth continuous shooting) with a recommended memory card*1 until the memory card is recommended. *2 This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Standard Continuous Mode Recommended when you want to record successive images...
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See Menus and Settings (p. 27) z Select a mode that supports continuous shooting. 2 Press the MENU button. Continuous shooting is canceled when you turn the camera off, although the continuous shooting selection is pressed fully, the self-timer lamp will blink (when using Red-Eye Reduction...sec.). z When the shutter button is retained. Using the Self-Timer Shooting Mode You can change the self-timer sound (pp. 33, 117). 43 Shooting Selecting a Continuous Shooting Method Select either standard or high-speed continuous shooting. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Cont. You can set the shutter to...
See Menus and Settings (p. 27) z Select a mode that supports continuous shooting. 2 Press the MENU button. Continuous shooting is canceled when you turn the camera off, although the continuous shooting selection is pressed fully, the self-timer lamp will blink (when using Red-Eye Reduction...sec.). z When the shutter button is retained. Using the Self-Timer Shooting Mode You can change the self-timer sound (pp. 33, 117). 43 Shooting Selecting a Continuous Shooting Method Select either standard or high-speed continuous shooting. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Cont. You can set the shutter to...
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... it stops blinking and stays lit. : Internal memory is full, so shooting is not available. z Continuous shooting of still images is disabled. 49 Using the Mode Dial Shooting Still Images while Shooting a Movie Shooting Mode You can focus and set for still images (excluding ). 1 While shooting a movie, press the shutter button halfway to focus. z The recording pixels...
... it stops blinking and stays lit. : Internal memory is full, so shooting is not available. z Continuous shooting of still images is disabled. 49 Using the Mode Dial Shooting Still Images while Shooting a Movie Shooting Mode You can focus and set for still images (excluding ). 1 While shooting a movie, press the shutter button halfway to focus. z The recording pixels...
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...be taken. z The Focus-BKT mode is not available when shooting with the manual focus (p. 66). See Menus and Settings (p. 26) * Default setting. 2 Set the amount of the continuous shooting setting (p. 42). 68 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Shooting Mode The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the ...manual focus position, and one image at the same interval as high-speed continuous shooting, and the images are shot with the focus position changing in three steps: large, medium and small. current position, farther and ...
...be taken. z The Focus-BKT mode is not available when shooting with the manual focus (p. 66). See Menus and Settings (p. 26) * Default setting. 2 Set the amount of the continuous shooting setting (p. 42). 68 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Shooting Mode The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the ...manual focus position, and one image at the same interval as high-speed continuous shooting, and the images are shot with the focus position changing in three steps: large, medium and small. current position, farther and ...
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... with the exposure at the time of the continuous shooting setting (p. 42). 76 z The compensation range can be used for flash photography. z The three shots are shot continuously regardless of shooting at the same interval as high-speed continuous shooting in 1/3 increments from -2 to extend the ...adjustment range. 1 FUNC. z Three images are taken at the center. To Cancel the AEB Mode: Select the (BKT-OFF). Continuous Shooting (p. 42) z AEB settings can be adjusted in the following order: standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure. Menu * (BKT-OFF) (...
... with the exposure at the time of the continuous shooting setting (p. 42). 76 z The compensation range can be used for flash photography. z The three shots are shot continuously regardless of shooting at the same interval as high-speed continuous shooting in 1/3 increments from -2 to extend the ...adjustment range. 1 FUNC. z Three images are taken at the center. To Cancel the AEB Mode: Select the (BKT-OFF). Continuous Shooting (p. 42) z AEB settings can be adjusted in the following order: standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure. Menu * (BKT-OFF) (...
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... settings - Manual focus location 2 (Rec.) Menu [Save Settings]. z Functions which can be saved in (other shooting modes. Settings that are not memorized when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as continuous shooting or self-timer) are also remembered. 1 Switch to the (Custom) mode. See Menus and Settings...
... settings - Manual focus location 2 (Rec.) Menu [Save Settings]. z Functions which can be saved in (other shooting modes. Settings that are not memorized when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as continuous shooting or self-timer) are also remembered. 1 Switch to the (Custom) mode. See Menus and Settings...
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z Continuous shooting z Self-timer images ( (custom)) z Movies (still images of images are duplicated within folders. Advanced Shooting Functions 91 Up to 2,000 images can be saved into the same folder. Continuous New Folder Created Memory Card 1 Created Memory Card Exchanged for information regarding folder structures or ... are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with [Save Original] set to [On]) z Focus Bracketing z AEB shooting z Images cannot be played back when the folder numbers are duplicated or image numbers are always saved together into a single folder.
z Continuous shooting z Self-timer images ( (custom)) z Movies (still images of images are duplicated within folders. Advanced Shooting Functions 91 Up to 2,000 images can be saved into the same folder. Continuous New Folder Created Memory Card 1 Created Memory Card Exchanged for information regarding folder structures or ... are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with [Save Original] set to [On]) z Focus Bracketing z AEB shooting z Images cannot be played back when the folder numbers are duplicated or image numbers are always saved together into a single folder.
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...in your computer (p. 35). off again (Basic Guide p. 1). lens, turn the power power on. z To enhance the continuous shooting performance, you save all its images to your camera another device. (p. 35). specified number of images are recommended to the left again. ...Interval shooting session is in the camera after you are taken. Memory card slot cover or z First close the memory card slot cover or battery battery cover was switched from z The lens will not retract. Continuous shooting slows down. Troubleshooting 125
...in your computer (p. 35). off again (Basic Guide p. 1). lens, turn the power power on. z To enhance the continuous shooting performance, you save all its images to your camera another device. (p. 35). specified number of images are recommended to the left again. ...Interval shooting session is in the camera after you are taken. Memory card slot cover or z First close the memory card slot cover or battery battery cover was switched from z The lens will not retract. Continuous shooting slows down. Troubleshooting 125
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...'s front panel. z To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it for subsequent shots. You are no reflective items. z For continuous shooting, although the flash fires for the first shot, it does not fire for the battery in close proximity. z The High-Power Flash will lengthen...store them in daylight or when there are recommended to place the spare battery in your fingers while the flash is in the , , or shooting mode when the automatic flash control is turned off (p. 82). z Fasten the attachment screws securely so that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123...
...'s front panel. z To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it for subsequent shots. You are no reflective items. z For continuous shooting, although the flash fires for the first shot, it does not fire for the battery in close proximity. z The High-Power Flash will lengthen...store them in daylight or when there are recommended to place the spare battery in your fingers while the flash is in the , , or shooting mode when the automatic flash control is turned off (p. 82). z Fasten the attachment screws securely so that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123...
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...Color Swap, Color Accent, Night Snapshot, Indoor Approx. 1.5 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) Approx. 2.3 shots/sec. (High-speed continuous shooting, Large/Fine mode) Shooting interval: approx. 1 - 60 min. (1-min. delay, Custom Timer Available (USB connection only. increments) Number of shots: 2 -...approx. 2- Exposure Compensation ISO Speed White Balance Built-in Flash Flash Range Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Output* Shooting Modes Continuous shooting Intervalometer Self-timer PC-controlled Shooting Recording Media ± 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments 3 stops * Can be set . TTL auto, ...
...Color Swap, Color Accent, Night Snapshot, Indoor Approx. 1.5 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) Approx. 2.3 shots/sec. (High-speed continuous shooting, Large/Fine mode) Shooting interval: approx. 1 - 60 min. (1-min. delay, Custom Timer Available (USB connection only. increments) Number of shots: 2 -...approx. 2- Exposure Compensation ISO Speed White Balance Built-in Flash Flash Range Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Output* Shooting Modes Continuous shooting Intervalometer Self-timer PC-controlled Shooting Recording Media ± 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments 3 stops * Can be set . TTL auto, ...
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Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. Appendix 151 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities Still Images : Card included with the camera 16MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH (Large) 2816 × 2112 pixels 4 ... 52 460 1777 80 711 2747 127 1118 4317 (Wide) 2816 × 1584 pixels 6 60 235* 11 101 392 23 205 794 Capable of smooth continuous shooting (S ). (Only available when card has been formatted with a low level format.) * This reflects standard...
Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. Appendix 151 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities Still Images : Card included with the camera 16MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH (Large) 2816 × 2112 pixels 4 ... 52 460 1777 80 711 2747 127 1118 4317 (Wide) 2816 × 1584 pixels 6 60 235* 11 101 392 23 205 794 Capable of smooth continuous shooting (S ). (Only available when card has been formatted with a low level format.) * This reflects standard...
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... Down 23, 31 Auto Rotate 32, 87 Automated Playback (Slide Shows 105 C Camera Care 145 Color Accent Mode 53 Color Swap Mode 54 Compression 36 Continuous Shooting 42 Creative Zone 57 D Date/Time 31 DCF 22, 148 Detailed Display 22 DIGITAL Terminal 12 Digital Zoom 29, 41 DISP 15 Display Off 31...
... Down 23, 31 Auto Rotate 32, 87 Automated Playback (Slide Shows 105 C Camera Care 145 Color Accent Mode 53 Color Swap Mode 54 Compression 36 Continuous Shooting 42 Creative Zone 57 D Date/Time 31 DCF 22, 148 Detailed Display 22 DIGITAL Terminal 12 Digital Zoom 29, 41 DISP 15 Display Off 31...
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Smooth Continuous Shooting 42 Sound Memos 102 Sound Mode 50 Sound Recorder 103 Speaker 14 Start-up Image 33 Start-up Sound 31, 33 Stitch Assist 51 Super Macro 40 T Tally Lamp 12 Telephoto 14, 41, 92 Terminal Cover 14 Time Zone 24 V Video Output Signal 116 Video System 32 Viewfinder 15 Volume 31 W White Balance 77 Wind Filter 50 World Clock 24 Z Zoom 14, 41, 92 159
Smooth Continuous Shooting 42 Sound Memos 102 Sound Mode 50 Sound Recorder 103 Speaker 14 Start-up Image 33 Start-up Sound 31, 33 Stitch Assist 51 Super Macro 40 T Tally Lamp 12 Telephoto 14, 41, 92 Terminal Cover 14 Time Zone 24 V Video Output Signal 116 Video System 32 Viewfinder 15 Volume 31 W White Balance 77 Wind Filter 50 World Clock 24 Z Zoom 14, 41, 92 159
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... {{ z(3) z z z z z z {(3 Custom Timer { {(7) {(3 Intervalometer p. 84 -- - - - {{{{ 167 The settings selected in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. z(6) z z - z z z z Drive Mode pp. 42, 43 High-speed continuous shooting p. 43 10-sec. self-timer p. 42 2-sec. You can shoot with the settings saved in the mode (p. 86). z z z z Slow Synchro p. 38 - - (4) z(5) U - { - { -
... {{ z(3) z z z z z z {(3 Custom Timer { {(7) {(3 Intervalometer p. 84 -- - - - {{{{ 167 The settings selected in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. z(6) z z - z z z z Drive Mode pp. 42, 43 High-speed continuous shooting p. 43 10-sec. self-timer p. 42 2-sec. You can shoot with the settings saved in the mode (p. 86). z z z z Slow Synchro p. 38 - - (4) z(5) U - { - { -
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Also [On] cannot be set in the or modes. (6) [Off] cannot be set. (7) This cannot be set in or modes. (8) Continuous shooting is set to Sepia or B/W. (17) White balance data cannot be read in Manual. (18) cannot be set in or mode. (19) FE lock cannot ...
Also [On] cannot be set in the or modes. (6) [Off] cannot be set. (7) This cannot be set in or modes. (8) Continuous shooting is set to Sepia or B/W. (17) White balance data cannot be read in Manual. (18) cannot be set in or mode. (19) FE lock cannot ...