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You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings.
Choose the recording pixel setting.
zAfter pressing the m button, press the 
op buttons to choose  , then press the 
m button again.
Choose an option.
zPress the op buttons to choose an 
option, then press the m button.
XThe setting will appear on the screen.zTo restore to the original setting, choose 
 in Steps 1 – 2.
You can choose from the following 2 compression ratios (image quality):   
(Fine),  (Normal).
Choose the compression ratio 
setting.
zAfter pressing the m button, press the 
op buttons to choose  , then press the 
m button again.
Choose an option.
zPress the op buttons to choose an 
option, then press the m button.
XThe setting will appear on the screen.zTo restore the original setting, choose   
in Steps 1 – 2.
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting 
(Image Size)
Changing the Compression Ratio 
(Image Quality)
 
						

							Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)
62 Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression 
Ratio (for 4:3 Aspect Ratios)
•The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change 
depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
•The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed 
(p. 90), more images can be shot because the data size per image will be smaller than 
with 4:3 images. However, since   16:9 images have a setting of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 
their data size will be larger than 4:3 images.
Approximate Values for Paper Size (for 4:3 Aspect Ratios)
z For sending images as e-mail 
attachments.
Recording PixelsCompression 
RatioSingle Image Data 
Size (Approx. KB)Number of Shots per 
Memory Card 
(Approx. shots)
4GB16 GB
 (Large)
12M/4000x30003084 1231 5042
1474 2514 10295
 (Medium 1)
6M/2816x21121620 2320 9503
780 4641 19007
 (Medium 2)
2M/1600x1200558 6352 26010
278 12069 49420
 (Small)
0.3M/640x480150 20116 82367
84 30174 123550
A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.)
A3 – A5 (11.7 x 
16.5 – 5.8 x 8.3 in.)
5 x 7 in.
Postcard size
3.5 x 5 in.
 
						

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Adding Effects and Shooting
in Various Conditions
This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various 
conditions.
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The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you 
wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.
Set the camera to 4 mode.
zSet the mode switch to 4.
Choose a Shooting mode.
zAfter pressing the m button, press the 
op buttons to choose G, then press the 
m button again.
zPress the op buttons to choose the 
desired mode, then press the m button.
Shoot.
ITake portraits (Portrait)
zProduces a soft effect when 
photographing people.
V Take shots of kids and pets 
(Kids&Pets)
zLets you capture subjects that move 
around, such as children and pets, without 
missing photo opportunities.
zMove approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more 
away from your subject and shoot.
Shooting in Various Conditions
 
						

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Take nightscapes without using a 
tripod (Handheld NightScene)
zLets you take beautiful snapshots of city 
nightscenes by combining several 
continuous shots to reduce camera shake 
and noise.
zWhen using a tripod, you should shoot in 
A mode (p. 24).
Take shots in low light conditions 
(Low Light)
zLets you take shots in dark places with 
reduced camera shake and subject blur.
wTake shots of people at the beach 
(Beach)
zLets you take shots of brightly lit people on 
sandy beaches where the reflected 
sunlight is strong.
SShoot underwater (Underwater)
zLets you take natural-colored shots of 
aquatic life and underwater scenery when 
used with a Waterproof Case (sold 
separately) (p. 39).
zYou can manually correct the tone (p. 87).
OTake shots of foliage (Foliage)
zLets you shoot trees and leaves, such as 
new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, 
in vivid colors.
 
						

							
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Take shots of people in snow 
(Snow)
zLets you take bright, natural-colored shots 
of people against snowy backgrounds.
In   mode, hold the camera firmly while shooting as multiple images are 
captured in succession.
•In   mode, the recording pixel setting will be fixed at   (1984 x 1488 
pixels).
• In  V,  or  S mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO 
speed  (p. 88) is increased to match the shooting conditions.
• If camera shake is too strong while shooting in   mode, the camera 
may not be able to combine images or you may not obtain the expected 
result depending on shooting conditions.
 
						

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You can make a short movie of a day just by taking still images.
Each time you take a picture, the scene just before taking your shot will be 
recorded as a movie. All the movies recorded that day will be saved as a 
single file.
Choose .
zFollow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose  .
Shoot.
zPress the shutter button fully to shoot a still 
image.
XA movie of approx. 2 – 4 sec. will be 
recorded just before the image is taken.
Making Short Movies Automatically 
(Movie Digest)
What if a movie is not recorded?
If you take a picture just after turning on the camera, selecting   mode or 
otherwise operating the camera, a movie may not be recorded.
Viewing movies made with Movie Digest
You can select movies made in   mode by date for viewing (p. 119).
•Since you are also shooting movies when you shoot still images, the 
battery will be depleted more quickly than in A.
•The image quality will be fixed at   for movies shot in   mode.
•In the following cases, movies will be saved as separate files even if they 
were shot on the same day with   mode.
-If the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 
1 hour
-If the movie is protected (p. 134)
-If the Time Zone setting is changed (p. 171)
-If a new folder is created (p. 170)
•If you operate the camera while shooting a movie, the sounds made will 
be recorded in the movie.
•The camera will not play sounds, such as when pressing the shutter 
button halfway, using the controls or the self-timer (p. 166).
 
						

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You can add various effects to images when shooting.
Choose a Shooting mode.
zFollow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose a 
Shooting mode.
Shoot.
Shoot images with vivid colors 
(Super Vivid)
zLets you take shots with vivid, intense 
colors.
Take posterized shots 
(Poster Effect)
zLets you take shots that look like an old 
poster or illustration.
Adding Effects and Shooting
Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in  , 
,  ,   and   modes, try taking some test shots first.
 
						

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Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-
eye Effect)
Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.
Choose .
zFollow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose  .
Choose an effect level.
zPress the n button for more than one 
second.
X[Effect Level] will appear on the screen.zPress the qr buttons to choose an effect 
level, then press the n button.
XYou can check the effect on the screen.
Shoot.
 
						

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Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model 
(Miniature Effect)
Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect 
of a miniature model.
Choose .
zFollow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose  .XA white frame (the area that will not be 
blurred) appears on the screen.
Choose the area to keep in focus.
zPress the n button for more than one 
second.
zMove the zoom lever to change the frame 
size, and press the op buttons to change 
the frame position, then press the n 
button.
Shoot.
•If you press the qr buttons in Step 2, the frame will switch to vertical 
orientation, and you can change the area to focus in by pressing the qr 
buttons again. Press the op buttons will return the frame to horizontal 
orientation.
•Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.
•Be sure to set a playback speed before shooting a Miniature Effect movie 
(p. 109).