Canon Camera Powershot Sx700 Hs User Manual

							Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Still Images
Auto Shooting after Face Detection 
(Smart Shutter)
Auto Shooting after Smile DetectionThe camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without yo\
u 
pressing the shutter button.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  55) and choose [], and then 
press the  button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [], and then press 
the  button.
zzThe camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Smile Detection on] is 
displayed.
2 Aim the camera at a person.
zzEach time the camera detects a smile, it 
will shoot after the lamp lights up.
zzTo pause smile detection, press the < p> 
button. Press the  button again to 
resume detection.
•	 Switch to another mode when you finish shooting, or the camera will 
continue shooting each time a smile is detected.
•	 You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button.
•	 The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face the camera a\
nd 
open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are visible.
•	 To change the number of shots, press the < o> buttons after choosing 
[
] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (=  49) is only available for the final shot.
•	 Automatic shooting is not available while you are holding down the  
button. 
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Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Still Images
Using the Wink Self-TimerAim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down\
. 
The camera will shoot about two seconds after a wink is detected.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  55) and choose [], and then 
press the  button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [], and then press 
the  button.
2 Compose the shot and press 
the shutter button halfway.
zzMake sure a green frame is displayed 
around the face of the person who will 
wink.
3 Press the shutter button all the 
way down.
zzThe camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Wink to take picture] is 
displayed.
zzThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound 
is played.
4 Face the camera and wink.
zzThe camera will shoot about two seconds 
after detecting a wink by the person 
whose face is inside the frame.
zzTo cancel shooting after you have 
triggered the self-timer, press the 
 button.
•	 If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately.
•	 Winking may not be detected if eyes are obscured by hair, a hat, or glasses.
•	 Closing and opening both eyes at once will also be detected as a wink.
•	 If winking is not detected, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later\
.
•	 To change the number of shots, press the < o> buttons after choosing 
[
] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (=  49) is only available for the final shot.
•	 If no one is in the shooting area when the shutter button is pressed all\
 the way 
down, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shooting area and \
winks.
•	 The zoom factor cannot be changed with the <
> button after you press the 
shutter button all the way down. 
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Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
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P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Still Images
Using the Face Self-TimerThe camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of\
 
another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting are\
a 
(=
  76). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar 
shots.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  55) and choose [], and then 
press the  button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [], and then press 
the  button.
2 Compose the shot and press 
the shutter button halfway.
zzMake sure a green frame is displayed 
around the face you focus on and white 
frames around other faces.
3 Press the shutter button all the 
way down.
zzThe camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Look straight at camera to 
start count down] is displayed.
zzThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound 
is played.
4 Join the subjects in the 
shooting area and look at the 
camera.
zzAfter the camera detects a new face, the 
lamp blinking and self-timer sound will 
speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp 
will remain lit.) About two seconds later, 
the camera will shoot.
zzTo cancel shooting after you have 
triggered the self-timer, press the 
 button.
•	 Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shoot\
ing area, 
the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later.
•	 To change the number of shots, press the < o> buttons after choosing 
[
] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (=  49) is only available for the final shot.
•	 The zoom factor cannot be changed with the  button after you press the 
shutter button all the way down. 
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Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
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P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Still Images
High-Speed Continuous Shooting 
(High-Speed Burst HQ)
You can shoot a series of shots in rapid succession by holding the shutte\
r 
button all the way down. For details on the continuous shooting speed, s\
ee 
“Continuous Shooting Speed” (=
  190).
1 Choose [].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  55) and choose [].
2 Shoot.
zzHold the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot continuously.
zzShooting stops when you release the 
shutter button or reach the maximum 
number of shots, after which [Busy] is 
displayed and the shots are shown in the 
order you took them.
zzEach set of images shot continuously is 
managed as a single group, and only the 
first image in that group will be displayed 
(=
  55).
•	The drive mode is [W] in  Auto mode (=  35) and cannot be 
changed.
•	 HQ: High Quality
•	 Focus, image brightness, and color are determined by the first shot.
•	 The screen is blank while you are shooting.
•	 There may be a delay after continuous shooting before you can shoot agai\
n. 
Note that some types of memory cards may delay your next shot even longe\
r. 
SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended.
•	 Shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings\
, 
and the zoom position. 
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Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Movies
Shooting Various Movies
Movies
Shooting Movies in [E] Mode
1 Enter [E] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [E].
zzBlack bars are displayed on the top and 
bottom edges of the screen, and the 
subject is slightly enlarged. The black 
bars indicate image areas not recorded.
2	 Configure	the	settings	to	suit	the	movie	(=  180 – 183).
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	(=  65). 
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Wi-Fi Functions
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Movies
Shooting iFrame Movies
Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or 
devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage your iFrame movies using 
the software (=
  160).
1 Choose [].
zzSet the mode dial to .
zzPress the  button, choose [E] 
in the menu, and then choose [] 
(=  23).
zzBlack bars displayed on the top and 
bottom edges of the screen indicate 
image areas not recorded.
2	 Shoot	(=  65).
•	 The resolution is [] (=  48) and cannot be changed.
•	 iFrame is a video format developed by Apple Inc.
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 [] 
(=  23).
2 Choose a frame rate.
zzPress the  button, choose [] 
in the menu, and choose the desired 
frame rate (=
  23).
zzThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
3	 Shoot	(=  65).
zzA bar showing the elapsed time is 
displayed. Maximum clip length is approx. 
30 sec. 
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Appendix
Index
Frame RateImage 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 ( =  89), it will be played back in slow motion.
•	 You can change the playback speed of movies by using the software 
(=
  160). 
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
P Mode
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
Shooting	in	Program	AE	([P]	Mode) ...............69
Image
	Brightness	(Exposure) ......................... 69Adjusting Image Brightness 
(Exposure Compensation) .................................... 69
Locking Image Brightness / 
Exposure (AE Lock)
 .............................................. 70
Changing the Metering Method ............................. 70
Changing the ISO Speed ...................................... 71
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) .............. 71Image Colors .................................................... 72Adjusting White Balance .......................................72
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ............ 73
Shooting Range and Focusing ....................... 74Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) ................................. 74
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode ........................... 74
Digital Tele-Converter ............................................ 75
Changing the AF Frame Mode .............................. 76
Changing the Focus Setting .................................. 78
Shooting with the AF Lock ..................................... 79
Shooting Continuously as the Camera Keeps 
the Subject in Focus
 .............................................. 79Flash .................................................................. 80Changing the Flash Mode .....................................80
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation ....... 81
Shooting with the FE Lock .................................... 81
Other Settings .................................................. 82Changing the Compression Ratio 
(Image Quality) ...................................................... 82
Changing the IS Mode Settings ............................ 82
•	Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set \
to 
[G] mode.
•	 [G]:  Program AE; AE: Auto  Exposure
•	 Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than [\
 G], 
make sure the function is available in that mode ( =
  180 – 183). 
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Basic Guide
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Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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	(=  69 – 83),	and	then shoot.
•	If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button 
halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. In this 
case, try adjusting the ISO speed (=
  71) or activating the flash (if subjects 
are dark, =  80), which may enable adequate exposure.
•	 Movies can be recorded in [ G] mode as well, by pressing the movie button. 
However, some FUNC. (=
  23) and MENU (=  24) settings may be 
automatically adjusted for movie recording.
•	 For details on the shooting range in [ G] mode, see “Shooting Range” 
(=
  190).
Image Brightness (Exposure)
Still ImagesMovies
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 < o> 
button again when finished.
zzThe correction level you specified is now 
displayed. 
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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.
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 
(=
  23).
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.  
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