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Various Shooting Methods

Shooting in Modes for Special Conditions

Available Shooting Modes			p. 220

When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting.

1 Select a shooting mode.

1.Set the mode switch to .

2.Press the button.

3.Use the or button to select a

shooting mode.

•For a scene mode, select the mode (default setting) and press the

DISP. button, and use the or button to select the desired mode.

4. Press the button.

Portrait

Produces a soft effect when photographing people.

Night Snapshot

Allows you to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake when firmly holding the camera, even without using a tripod.

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Scene Mode

Kids&Pets

Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities.

Indoor

Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject’s true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting.

Sunset

Allows you to shoot sunsets in vibrant colors.

Foliage

Shoots trees and leaves—such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms—in vivid colors.

Snow

Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background.

Beach

Shoots without making people appear dark near water or sand where reflected sunlight is strong.

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Fireworks

Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure.

Aquarium

Selects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and color balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor aquarium.

Underwater

Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WP-DC22 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with a natural hue. Flash emission is minimized.

zThe shutter speed is slow in mode. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake.

zIn , , , or mode, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot.

Install the camera in Waterproof Case WP-DC22 to shoot underwater. You are also recommended to use this case for shooting in rainy conditions, at the beach or on the ski slopes.

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Shooting in Manual Mode

Available Shooting Modes			p. 220

Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance or My Colors.

1 Select manual mode.

1.Set the mode switch to .

2.Press the button.

3.Use the or button to select .

4. Press the button.

Continuous Shooting

Available Shooting Modes			p. 220

In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuously (smooth continuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (p. 211).

*Recommended Memory Card:

Super high-speed SDC-512MSH memory card (sold separately) to which low-level formatting (p. 168) is conducted immediately before shooting.

-Except for mode

-This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.

-Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full.

1 Press the button.

1. Use the or button to select

.