Canon Camera Powershot Sx510 Hs User Manual

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Before Use
Common Camera 
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
Tv, Av, and M 
Mode
Movies
Shooting Various Movies
Movies
Shooting Movies in [ E] Mode
1 Enter [E] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [E].
zzBlack bars displayed on the top and 
bottom edges of the screen indicate 
image areas not recorded.
2 Configure the settings to suit 
the movie (=  151 – 157).
3 Shoot.
zzPress the movie button.
zzTo stop movie recording, press the movie 
button again.
Movies
Locking or Changing Image Brightness before ShootingBefore shooting, you can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3-stop 
increments within a range of –2 to +2.
1 Lock the exposure.
zzPress the  button to lock the 
exposure. The exposure shift bar is 
displayed.
zzTo unlock the exposure, press the < o> 
button again.
2 Adjust the exposure.
zzTurn the  dial to adjust the 
exposure, as you watch the screen.
3 Shoot ( =  51).
Movies
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies
You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Not\
e 
that sound is not recorded.
1 Choose [].
zzSet the mode dial to [E].
zzPress the  button, choose [E] 
in the menu, and then choose [] 
(=  22).
2 Choose a frame rate.
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired frame 
rate (=
  22).
zzThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
3 Shoot ( =  51).  
						

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Advanced Guide
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Auto Mode
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Basic Guide
Tv, Av, and M 
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Frame Rate Image Quality Playback Time  
(For a 30-sec. Clip)
 240 fps (320 x 240) Approx. 4 min.
 120 fps (640 x 480)Approx. 2 min.
• Zooming is not available during recording, even if you move the 
zoom lever.
•
 Focus, exposure, and color are determined when you press the 
movie button.
• When you play the movie ( =  73), it will be played back in slow motion.
• You can change the playback speed of movies by using the software 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
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•	 Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than [\
 G], 
make sure the function is available in that mode ( =  151 – 157).
P Mode
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
4
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) ...............54
Image Brightness (Exposure)
 ...............
 ..........54
Adjusting Image Brightness  
(Exposure Compensation) .................................... 54
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) .. 54
Changing the Metering Method ............................. 55
Changing the ISO Speed ...................................... 55
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) .............. 56
Color and Continuous Shooting ................ .....56Adjusting White Balance ....................................... 56
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ............ 57
Continuous Shooting ............................................. 58Shooting Range and Focusing ............... ........59Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) ................................. 59
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode ........................... 60
Digital 
Tele-Converter
 ............................................ 61
Changing the AF Frame Mode .............................. 61
Changing the Focus Setting .................................. 64
Shooting with the AF Lock ..................................... 64
Flash .................................................................. 65Changing the Flash Mode .....................................65
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation ....... 65
Shooting with the FE Lock .................................... 66Other Settings .................................................. 66Changing the Compression Ratio  
(Image Quality) ...................................................... 66
Changing the IS Mode Settings ............................ 67
•	Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set \
to 
[G] mode.
•	 [G]:  Program AE; AE: Auto  Exposure  
						

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Auto Mode
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Basic Guide
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Still ImagesMovies
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)
You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting \
style.
1 Enter [G] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [G].
2 Customize the settings as 
desired (=  54 – 67), and 
then shoot.
•	 If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter butto\
n 
halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. In this 
case, try adjusting the ISO speed (=
  55) or activating the flash (if subjects 
are dark, =  65), which may enable adequate exposure.
•	 Movies can be recorded in [ G] mode as well, by pressing the movie button. 
However, some FUNC. (=
  22) and MENU (=  23) settings may be 
automatically adjusted for movie recording.
•	 For details on the shooting range in [ G] mode, see “Shooting Range” 
(=
  161).
Image Brightness (Exposure)
Still Images
Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure 
Compensation)
The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop 
increments, in a range of –2 to +2.
zzPress the  button. As you watch 
the screen, turn the  dial to adjust 
brightness, and then press the < b> 
button again when finished.
zzThe correction level you specified is now 
displayed.
Still Images
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock)
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and\
 
exposure separately.
1 Lock the exposure.
zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot 
with the exposure locked. With the 
shutter button pressed halfway, press the 
 button.
zz[] is displayed, and the exposure is 
locked.
zzTo unlock AE, release the shutter button 
and press the  button again. In this 
case, [
] is no longer displayed.  
						

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2 Compose the shot and shoot.
zzAfter one shot, AE is unlocked and [] is 
no longer displayed.
•	 AE: Auto  Exposure
•	 After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination of shutter \
speed 
and aperture value by turning the < 5> dial (Program Shift).
Still Images
Changing the Metering Method
Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooti\
ng 
conditions as follows.
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  22).
zzThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
Evaluative For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots. 
Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions.
Center 
Weighted Avg.Determines the average brightness of light across the entire 
image area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area 
as more important.
Spot
Metering restricted to within the [] (Spot AE Point frame), 
displayed in the center of the screen.
Still Images
Changing the ISO Speed
zzPress the  button, choose an option 
(either press the  buttons or 
turn the  dial), and then press the 
 button.
zzThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and 
conditions.
  Low
High For shooting outdoors in fair weather. For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight.
 For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms.
•	 To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to [
], press 
the shutter button halfway.
•	 Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there 
may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions.\
•	 Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduc\
e 
subject blurriness and increase the flash range. However, shots may look 
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Common Camera 
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
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P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
Tv, Av, and M 
Mode
Still Images
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)
Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces \
or 
backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal \
brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically 
corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[i-Contrast] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose [Auto] (=
  23).
zzOnce the setting is complete, [@] is 
displayed.
•	 Under some shooting conditions, correction may be inaccurate or 
may cause images to appear grainy.
•	 You can also correct existing images ( =  90).
Color and Continuous Shooting
Still ImagesMovies
Adjusting White Balance
By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more 
natural for the scene you are shooting.
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  22).
zzThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting 
conditions.
Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
Cloudy For shooting in cloudy conditions, in the shade, or at twilight.
TungstenFor shooting under ordinary incandescent (tungsten) lighting 
and similarly colored fluorescent lighting.
FluorescentFor shooting under warm-white (or similarly colored) or cool-
white fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent HFor shooting under daylight fluorescent and similarly colored 
fluorescent lighting.
Custom
For manually setting a custom white balance ( =  57).  
						

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Still ImagesMovies
Custom White BalanceFor image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust \
white 
balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white 
balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.
zzFollow the steps in “Adjusting White 
Balance” ( =  56) to choose [].
zzAim the camera at a plain white subject, 
so that the entire screen is white. Press 
the  button.
zzThe tint of the screen changes once the 
white balance data has been recorded.
•	 Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after 
recording white balance data.
Still ImagesMovies
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)
Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia \
or black and white.
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  22).
zzThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
My Colors Off –
VividEmphasizes contrast and color saturation, making images 
sharper.
Neutral
Tones down contrast and color saturation for subdued images.
SepiaCreates sepia tone images.
B/WCreates black and white images.
Positive FilmCombines the effects of Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, and Vivid 
Red to produce intense yet natural-looking colors resembling 
images on positive film.
Lighter Skin Tone
Lightens skin tones.
Darker Skin ToneDarkens skin tones.
Vivid BlueEmphasizes blues in images. Makes the sky, ocean, and other 
blue subjects more vivid.
Vivid GreenEmphasizes greens in images. Makes mountains, foliage, and 
other green subjects more vivid.
Vivid Red Emphasizes reds in images. Makes red subjects more vivid.
Custom ColorAdjust contrast, sharpness, color saturation, and other 
qualities as desired (
=  58).
•	White balance ( =  56) cannot be set in [] or [] modes.
•	 With [] and [] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone may 
change. These settings may not produce the expected results with 
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Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
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Still ImagesMovies
Custom ColorChoose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation,\
 
red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5.
1 Access the setting screen.
zzFollow the steps in “Changing Image 
Color Tones (My Colors)” ( =  57) to 
choose [], and then press the  
button.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
an option, and then specify the value by 
pressing the < q> buttons or turning 
the  dial.
zzFor stronger or more intense effects, 
adjust the value to the right, and for 
weaker or lighter effects, adjust the value 
to the left.
zzPress the  button to complete the 
setting.
Still Images
Continuous Shooting
Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.
For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shootin\
g 
Speed” (=
  161).
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  22).
zzThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
2 Shoot.
zzHold the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot continuously.
Mode Description
W Continuous Continuous shooting, with the focus and exposure determined 
when you press the shutter button halfway.
Continuous 
Shooting AF*Continuous shooting and focusing.
[AF Frame] is set to [Center] and cannot be changed.
*
 In [t] mode (

=
  45), manual focus mode ( =  60), or when AF is locked (=  64), 
 
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•	 Cannot be used with the self-timer ( =  34) or [Blink Detection] 
(=  39).
•	 Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow 
down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the 
zoom position.
•	 As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down.
•	 Shooting may slow down if the flash fires.
•	 Continuous shooting is faster in [] mode (=  45).
Shooting Range and Focusing
Still Images
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e]. For 
details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” ( =  161).
zzPress the  button, choose [e] (either 
press the  buttons or turn the 
 dial), and then press the  
button.
zzOnce the setting is complete, [e] is 
displayed.
•	 If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
•	 Be careful to avoid damaging the lens.
•	 In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar, [e] will turn gray 
and the camera will not focus.
•	 To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting\
 
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Setting Menu
Accessories
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Basic Guide
Tv, Av, and M 
Mode
Still ImagesMovies
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can 
specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button hal\
fway 
to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the positio\
n 
you specified. For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” 
(=
  161).
1 Choose [f].
zzPress the  button, choose [f] 
(either press the  buttons or turn 
the  dial), and then press the < m> 
button.
zz[f] and the MF indicator are displayed.
2 Specify the general focal 
position.
zzReferring to the on-screen MF indicator 
bar (which shows the distance and focal 
position) and the magnified display area, 
press the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to specify the general focal 
position, and then press the < m> button.
3 Fine-tune the focus.
zzPress the shutter button halfway to have 
the camera fine-tune the focal position 
(Safety MF).
MF Indicator
•	When you focus manually, the AF frame mode (=  61) is [Center] 
and AF frame size is [Normal], and these settings cannot be 
changed.
•	 Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom ( =
  31) or digital 
tele-converter ( =  61), or when using a TV as a display (=  130), 
but the magnified display will not appear.
•	 To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to stabilize it.
•	 To hide the magnified display area, press the < n> button and set 
[MF
-Point Zoom] on the [4

] tab to [Off] (=
  23).
•	 To deactivate automatic focus fine-tuning when the shutter button is pressed 
halfway, press the  button and set [Safety MF] on the [ 4] tab to [Off] 
(=
  23).