Canon Digital Ixus 30 User Guide
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A custom white balance setting cannot be set in Stitch Assist mode.
To use a custom white balance setting, set it before selecting [Stitch
Assist] in the Rec. menu (p. 95).
The settings for the first image are used to take subsequent images
in the sequence.
It is not possible to display images on the TV when shooting in Stitch
Assist mode.
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 176).
4Shoot the first frame in the
sequence.
The exposure and white balance are set and
locked with...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49640/w64_canon_digital_ixus_30-user-guide-85.png "Page 86
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A custom white balance setting cannot be set in Stitch Assist mode.
To use a custom white balance setting, set it before selecting [Stitch
Assist] in the Rec. menu (p. 95).
The settings for the first image are used to take subsequent images
in the sequence.
It is not possible to display images on the TV when shooting in Stitch
Assist mode.
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 176).
4Shoot the first frame in the
sequence.
The exposure and white balance are set and
locked with...")
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Shooting
Switching between Focusing Modes
Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (9 AF frames),
you can set it to the center AF frame.
When [AiAF] is set to [On], the AF frame does not appear. When [AiAF] is
set to [Off], however, the AF frame will appear.
The symbol represents the AF frames as they appear in the LCD monitor.
The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is
used.
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Shooting
Switching between Focusing Modes
Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (9 AF frames),
you can set it to the center AF frame.
When [AiAF] is set to [On], the AF frame does not appear. When [AiAF] is
set to [Off], however, the AF frame will appear.
The symbol represents the AF frames as they appear in the LCD monitor.
The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is
used.
No frame OnThe camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames,...")
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Shooting
Shooting with the AF Lock
To Release the AF Lock
Press the
/ button.
When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor,
setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 85) is recommended since the camera
focuses using the center AF frame only.
The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter
button to compose the image. Moreover, the AF lock is still effective
after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image
with the same focus.
The AF lock can be...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49640/w64_canon_digital_ixus_30-user-guide-88.png "Page 89
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Shooting
Shooting with the AF Lock
To Release the AF Lock
Press the
/ button.
When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor,
setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 85) is recommended since the camera
focuses using the center AF frame only.
The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter
button to compose the image. Moreover, the AF lock is still effective
after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image
with the same focus.
The AF lock can be...")
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Shooting in Long Shutter Mode
You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects
appear brighter.
1In the (Rec.) menu, select
[Long Shutter].
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49).
2Use the or button to select
[On] and press the MENU button.
The display will return to the shooting
screen.
3In the FUNC. menu, select * and
press the MENU button.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49).* The current setting is displayed.
4Use the or button to select a
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Shooting in Long Shutter Mode
You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects
appear brighter.
1In the (Rec.) menu, select
[Long Shutter].
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49).
2Use the or button to select
[On] and press the MENU button.
The display will return to the shooting
screen.
3In the FUNC. menu, select * and
press the MENU button.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49).* The current setting is displayed.
4Use the or button to select a
shutter...")
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Shooting
To Cancel the Long Shutter mode
While [Long Shutter] is displayed in the FUNC. menu, press the MENU
button.
The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded
image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies
special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3
seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images.
Nevertheless, a certain amount of processing time may be required
before the next image can be shot.
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Shooting
To Cancel the Long Shutter mode
While [Long Shutter] is displayed in the FUNC. menu, press the MENU
button.
The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded
image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies
special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3
seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images.
Nevertheless, a certain amount of processing time may be required
before the next image can be shot.
Use...")
89 Shooting Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set for a particular portion of your subject. To Release the FE Lock Press the button. 1Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2Press the button to set the flash to . 3Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting. 4Press the shutter button halfway (two beeps will play) and press the button. The flash will fire a pre-flash and lock the flash exposure to the required intensity to illuminate the subject. The icon will display. 5Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully. Shooting Mode
90 The FE lock may be released by pressing the zoom lever, MENU button or button, or by changing the white balance, ISO speed, photo effect or the shooting mode, or by turning the LCD monitor off. Switching between Light Metering Modes You can switch between metering modes to shoot. Evaluative Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject. Center Weighted AverageAverages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. Spot Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center of the LCD monitor. Use this setting when you want to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor. 1Press the button to switch between metering modes. The selected metering mode appears on the LCD monitor. Shooting Mode
91 Shooting Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. To Reset the Exposure Compensation Return the setting to 0. See Photo Tips and Information (p. 164). 1In the FUNC. menu, select *. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49).* The current setting is displayed. 2Use the or button to adjust the exposure compensation. The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops in the range -2 to +2. You can confirm the effect of the setting in the LCD monitor. You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 3Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen. Shooting Mode
92 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. 1In the (Rec.) menu, select [Long Shutter]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49). 2Use the or button to select [On] and press the MENU button. The display will return to the shooting screen. 3In the FUNC. menu, select * and press the MENU button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49).* The current setting is displayed. 4Use the or button to select a shutter speed. The higher the value, the brighter the image and the lower the value, the darker the image. You can shoot right after selecting a value. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. Shooting Mode
93 Shooting To Cancel the Long Shutter mode While [Long Shutter] is displayed in the FUNC. menu, press the MENU button. The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images. Nevertheless, a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot. Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness. Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning appears on the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting. Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If that occurs, shoot with the flash set to . The following are unavailable: - Exposure Compensation - Light Metering - AE Lock - FE Lock - ISO speed: AUTO - Flash: Auto, Auto with Red-Eye Reduction, Flash on with Red-Eye Reduction Available Shutter Speeds The following shutter speeds (in seconds) are available. 15 13 10 8 6 5 4 3.2 2.5 2 1.6 1.3 1 5Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen.
94 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows. AutoSettings are automatically set by the camera Day LightFor recording outdoors on a bright day CloudyFor recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies TungstenFor recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting FluorescentFor recording under warm-white, cool-white or warm- white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting Fluorescent HFor recording under daylight fluorescent, or daylight fluorescent-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting CustomFor recording with the optimal white balance data memorized in the camera from a white-colored object, such as white paper or cloth 1In the FUNC. menu, select *. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49).* The current setting is displayed. 2Use the or button to select an option. See Setting a Custom White Balance (p. 95). You can confirm the effect of the setting in the LCD monitor. You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. Shooting Mode
95 Shooting This setting cannot be adjusted when the (Sepia) or (B/W) photo effects are selected. Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color. In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the (Auto) setting to detect correctly. Shooting close-ups Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest) Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) 3Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen. 1In the FUNC. menu, select *. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49).* The current setting is displayed. 2Use the or button to select .
96 You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to zero (±0) before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set. In particular, the following should not be changed. -ISO Speed -Flash Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to (Auto) or (Auto with Red-Eye Reduction), make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot. Since the white balance data cannot be read in Stitch Assist mode, preset the white balance before selecting [Stitch Assist] in the (Rec.) menu. The camera will retain the custom white balance setting that you record even if you reset the camera to the default settings (p. 58). 3Aim the camera at the white paper, cloth or gray card and press the MENU button. If you are using the LCD monitor, compose the image so the paper or cloth completely fills the center frame in the display, or the entire viewfinder, before pressing the MENU button. The camera reads the white balance data when you press the MENU button. You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 4Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen.
97 Shooting Changing the Photo Effect By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. Effect OffRecords normally with this setting. VividEmphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues. Low SharpeningRecords subjects with softened outlines. SepiaRecords in sepia tones. B/WRecords in black and white. 1In the FUNC. menu, select *. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49).* The current setting is displayed. 2Use the or button to select an effect. You can confirm the photo effect in the LCD monitor. You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 3Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen. Shooting Mode
98 Adjusting the ISO Speed Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake, turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed. Higher ISO speeds increase image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible. The AUTO setting selects the optimal speed. It will automatically raise the speed when the light from the flash is insufficient to illuminate the subject matter. See Photo Tips and Information (p. 164). 1In the FUNC. menu, select *. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 49).* The current setting is displayed. 2Use the or button to select a speed. You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 3Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen. Shooting Mode