Canon Camera Powershot Sx170 Is User Manual

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Mode
3 Shoot.
zzPress the shutter button halfway. [] 
changes to a blue [], which follows 
the subject as the camera continues to 
adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF) 
(=
  61).
zzPress the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot.
zzEven after your shot, [] is still 
displayed and the camera continues to 
track the subject.
•	 [Servo AF]  (=
  61) is set to [On] and cannot be changed.
•	 Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move 
too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches that of the 
background too closely.
•	 [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab is not available.
•	 [e] is not available.
•	 The camera can detect subjects even if you press the shutter button half\
way 
without pressing the < q> button. After your shot, [] is displayed in the 
center of the screen.
•	 When shooting in [ f] mode (=
  58), press and hold the  button for at 
least one second.
Still Images
Shooting with Servo AFThis mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the 
camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long\
 
as you press the shutter button halfway.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[Servo AF] on the [ 4] tab, and then 
choose [On] (=
  24).
2 Focus.
zzThe focus and exposure are maintained 
where the blue AF frame is displayed 
while you are pressing the shutter button 
halfway.
•	 Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions.
•	 In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames 
may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this 
case,
	the	focus	and	exposure	are	set	according	to	the	specified	AF	frame mode.
•	 If adequate exposure cannot be obtained, shutter speeds and 
aperture values are displayed in orange. Release the shutter button, 
and then press it halfway again.
•	 AF lock shooting is not available.
•	 [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab is not available.
•	 Not available when using the self-timer ( =
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Mode
Still Images
Changing the Focus Setting
You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on 
subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. In\
stead, 
you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button\
 
halfway.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[Continuous AF] on the [ 4] tab, and then 
choose [Off] ( =
  24).
OnHelps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because the camera 
constantly focuses on subjects until you press the shutter button halfwa\
y.
Off Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus constantly.
Still ImagesMovies
Shooting with the AF Lock
The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not 
change	even	when	you	release	your	finger	from	the	shutter	button.
1 Lock the focus.
zzWith the shutter button pressed halfway, 
press the  button.
zzThe focus is now locked, and [ f] and 
the MF indicator are displayed.
zzTo unlock the focus, hold the shutter 
button halfway down and press the < q> 
button again.
2 Compose the shot and shoot.
Flash
Still Images
Changing the Flash Mode
You	can	change	the	flash	mode	to	match	the	shooting	scene.	For	details	on	the	flash	range,	see	“Flash	Range”	( =  129).
1	 Lift	the	flash.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the 	button,	choose	a	flash	mode (either press the < q> buttons 
or turn the  dial), and then press the 
 button.
zzThe	option	you	configured	is	now	displayed.
•	 The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the < r> button 
when
	the	flash	is	lowered.	Lift	the	flash	with	your	finger	in	advance.
[] AutoFires automatically in low-light conditions.
[h] OnFires for each shot.
[Z] Slow SynchroFires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting a\
t a 
slower	shutter	speed	to	illuminate	backgrounds	out	of	flash	range.   
						

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Mode
•	 In [Z] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures 
to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should 
set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure 
the camera (=
  64).
•	 In [Z]	mode,	even	after	the	flash	fires,	ensure	that	the	main	subject	does	not	move	until	the	shutter	sound	is	finished	playing.
Still Images
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
Just as with regular exposure compensation ( =  52), you can adjust the 
flash	exposure	from	–2	to	+2	stops,	in	1/3-stop	increments.
zzPress the  button, choose [X] in 
the menu, and adjust the setting by either 
pressing the < o> buttons or turning 
the  dial (=
  23).
zzOnce the setting is complete, [X] is 
displayed.
•	 When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts t\
he 
shutter	speed	or	aperture	value	during	the	flash	shots	to	reduce	washed-
out highlights and shoot at optimal exposure. However, you can deactivate 
automatic adjustment of the shutter speed and aperture value by accessin\
g 
MENU (=
  24) and choosing [ 4] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Safety FE] > [Off].
•	 You	can	also	configure	the	flash	exposure	compensation	by	accessing	MENU	(=  24) and choosing [ 4] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Flash Exp. Comp].
•	 You	can	also	access	the	[Flash	Settings]	MENU	screen	when	the	flash	is	up	by	pressing the < r> button and immediately pressing the < n> button.
Still Images
Shooting with the FE Lock
Just as with the AE lock (=  52),	you	can	lock	the	exposure	for	the	flash	shots.
1	 Lift	the	flash	and	set	the	flash	to	[h] (=  62).
2	 Lock	the	flash	exposure.
zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot 
with the exposure locked. With the 
shutter button pressed halfway, press the 
 button.
zzThe	flash	fires,	and	when	[] is displayed, 
the	flash	output	level	is	retained.
zzTo unlock FE, release the shutter button 
and press the  button again. In this 
case, [
] is no longer displayed.
3 Compose the shot and shoot.
zzAfter one shot, FE is unlocked and [] is 
no longer displayed.
•	 FE: Flash Exposure  
						

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Other Settings
Still Images
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)
Choose from two compression ratios, [] (Super Fine) and [] (Fine), as 
follows.	For	guidelines	on	how	many	shots	at	each	compression	ratio	can	fit	on a memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” ( =  129).
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  23).
Still ImagesMovies
Changing the IS Mode Settings
zzPress the  button, choose [IS 
Mode] on the [4] tab, and then press the 
 buttons to choose the desired 
option (=
  24).
Continuous Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically\
 
applied (Intelligent IS) (
=  31).
Shoot Only* Image stabilization is active only at the moment of shooting.
Off Deactivates image stabilization.
*
 The setting is changed to [Continuous] for movie recording.
•	 If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the 
camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this 
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Tv, Av, and M 
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Tv, Av, and M Mode
Take smarter, more sophisticated shots
•	 Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respectiv\
e mode.
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Specific	Shutter	Speeds	([Tv]	Mode) .............. 66
Specific
	Aperture	Values	([Av]	Mode) ............ 66
Specific
	Shutter	Speeds	and	Aperture	Values	([M] Mode) ........................................................ 67Adjusting the Flash Output ....................................68  
						

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Still Images
Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode)
Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera 
automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed.
For details on available shutter speeds, see “Shutter Speed” ( =
  130).
1 Enter [M] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [M].
2 Set the shutter speed.
zzTurn the  dial to set the shutter 
speed.
•	 With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, there will be a delay 
before you can shoot again, as images are processed to remove 
noise.
•	 When shooting at low shutter speeds on a tripod, you should set [IS 
Mode] to [Off] (=
  64).
•	 Maximum	shutter	speed	with	the	flash	is	1/2000	second.	If	you	specify a faster speed, the camera will automatically reset the speed 
to 1/2000 second before shooting.
•	 Orange display of aperture values when you press the shutter 
button halfway indicates that the settings deviate from standard 
exposure. Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value is 
displayed in white, or use safety shift ( =
  66).
•	[M]: Time value
Still Images
Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode)
Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera 
automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.
For details on available aperture values, see “Aperture” ( =
  130).
1 Enter [B] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [B].
2 Set the aperture value.
zzTurn the  dial to set the aperture 
value.
•	 Orange display of shutter speeds when you press the shutter button 
halfway indicates that the settings deviate from standard exposure. 
Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed is displayed in 
white, or use safety shift (see below).
•	 [B]: Aperture value (size of the opening made by the iris in the lens)
•	 To avoid exposure problems in [ M] and [B] modes, you can have the 
camera automatically adjust the shutter speed or aperture value, even wh\
en 
standard exposure cannot otherwise be obtained. Press the < n> button 
and set [Safety Shift] on the [ 4] tab to [On] (=
  24).  
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Still Images
Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture 
Values ([M] Mode)
Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed a\
nd 
aperture value to obtain the desired exposure.
For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see “Shu\
tter 
Speed” (=
  130) and “Aperture” (=  130).
1 Enter [D] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [D].
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose 
adjustment of shutter speed or aperture 
value, and turn the  dial to specify 
a value.
zzAn exposure level mark based on your 
specified	value	is	shown	on	the	exposure	level indicator for comparison to the 
standard exposure level.
zzThe exposure level mark is shown 
in orange when the difference from 
standard exposure exceeds 2 stops. [–2] 
or [+2] is displayed in orange in the lower 
right when you press the shutter button 
halfway.
Aperture	Value
Shutter Speed
Standard 
Exposure Level
Exposure Level Mark
Exposure Level Indicator
•	 After you set the shutter speed or aperture value, the exposure level 
may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot.
•	 Screen
	brightness	may	change	depending	on	your	specified	shutter	speed or aperture value. However, screen brightness remains the 
same	when	the	flash	is	up	and	the	mode	is	set	to	[h].
•	 To	have	the	setting	you	did	not	configure	in	step	2	(whether	shutter	speed or aperture value) automatically adjusted to obtain standard 
exposure, hold the shutter button halfway and press the < b> 
button. Note that standard exposure may not be possible with some 
settings.
•	 [D]: Manual
•	 Calculation	of	standard	exposure	is	based	on	the	specified	metering	method	(=  53).  
						

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Still Images
Adjusting the Flash Output
Choose	from	the	three	flash	levels	in	[ D] mode.
1 Enter [D] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [D].
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [X] in 
the menu, and adjust the setting by either 
pressing the < o> buttons or turning 
the < 5
> dial (=
  23).
zzOnce the setting is complete, [X] is 
displayed.
•	You	can	also	set	the	flash	level	by	accessing	MENU	(=  24) and choosing 
[4] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Flash Output].
•	 You
	can	set	the	flash	level	in	[M] or [ B] mode by accessing MENU 
(=  24) and choosing [ 4] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Flash Mode] > [Manual].
•	 You can also access the [Flash Settings] MENU screen by pressing the < r> 
button and then the  button.  
						

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Playback Mode
Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways
•	 To prepare the camera for these operations, press the < 1> button to enter Playback mode.
•	 It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or \
already edited on a computer, or images from 
other cameras.
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Viewing .............................................................. 70Switching Display Modes ......................................71Browsing and Filtering Images .......................71Navigating through Images in an Index................. 71
Finding	Images	Matching	Specified	Conditions .... 72Image Viewing Options .................................... 73Magnifying Images ................................................ 73
Viewing	Slideshows .............................................. 73
Auto Playback of Related Images  
(Smart
	Shuffle) ...................................................... 74
Protecting Images ............................................75Using the Menu ..................................................... 75
Choosing Images Individually ............................... 76
Selecting a Range ................................................. 76
Specifying All Images at Once .............................. 77Erasing Images ................................................. 78Erasing Multiple Images at Once ..........................78Rotating Images ............................................... 80Using the Menu ..................................................... 80
Deactivating Auto  Rotation .................................... 80
Tagging Images as Favorites ..........................81
Editing Still Images
 .......................................... 82Resizing Images .................................................... 82
Cropping ................................................................ 82
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ............ 83
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) .............. 84
Correcting Red-Eye ............................................... 84Editing Movies .................................................. 85  
						

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Still ImagesMovies
Viewing
After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as 
follows.
1 Enter Playback mode.
zzPress the  button.
zzYour last shot is displayed.
2 Browse through your images.
zzTo view the previous image, press 
the  button or turn the  dial 
counterclockwise. To view the next 
image, press the  button or turn the 
 dial clockwise.
zzPress and hold the < q> buttons to 
browse through images quickly. Images 
appear grainy at this time.
zzTo access Scroll Display mode, turn the 
< 5
> dial rapidly. In this mode, turn the 
< 5 > dial to browse through images.
zzTo return to single-image display, press 
the  button.
zzTo browse images grouped by shooting 
date, press the  buttons in 
Scroll Display mode.
zzMovies	are	identified	by	a	[] icon. To 
play movies, go to step 3.
3 Play movies.
zzTo start playback, press the  button, 
choose [] (either press the  
buttons or turn the  dial), and then 
press the  button again.
4 Adjust the volume.zzPress the  buttons to adjust the 
volume.
zzTo adjust the volume when the volume 
indicator is no longer displayed, press the 
 buttons.
5 Pause playback.
zzTo pause or resume playback, press the 
 button.
zzAfter	the	movie	is	finished,	[] is displayed.
•	To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button h\
alfway.•	To deactivate Scroll Display, press the  button, choose [Scroll Display] 
on the [1] tab, and then choose [Off].•	If you prefer to have the most recent shot displayed when you enter Play\
back mode, 
press the  button, and on the [1] tab, choose [Resume] and then [Last shot].•	 To change the transition shown between images, press the < n> button, 
choose [Transition] on the [1] tab, and then choose the desired effect.
Volume	Indicator