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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/4000x3000 3084  1231 5042
1474  2514  10295
 (Medium 1)
6M/2816x2112 1620  2320  9503
780  4641 19007
 (Medium 2)
2M/1600x1200 558  6352 26010
278  12069 49420
 (Small)
0.3M/640x480 150  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 Shootingin Various Conditions
This chapter explains how to add e ffects 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.
zTouch  G.
zIf you touch  qr or quickly drag left or right 
across the screen, other Shooting modes 
will appear.
zChoose the desired shooting mode.
XAn explanation of the chosen Shooting 
mode appears on the screen.
zTouch [OK] to complete the setting.zTouch  Ú to restore the Shooting mode 
selection screen.
Shoot.
I Take portraits (Portrait)
zProduces a soft effect when 
photographing people.
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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.
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. 25).
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.
OTake shots of foliage (Foliage)
zLets you shoot trees and leaves, such as 
new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, 
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Take shots of people in snow 
(Snow)
zLets you take bright, natural-colored shots 
of people against snowy backgrounds.
tTake shots of fireworks 
(Fireworks)
zLets you take shots of fireworks in vivid 
colors.
•In   mode, hold the camera firmly while shooting as multiple images 
are captured in succession.
• In  t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from 
moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to 
[Off] when shooting with a tripod  (p. 173).
•In   mode, the recording pixel setting will be fixed at   (1984 x 1488 
pixels).
• In  V or   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 
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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. 122).
•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. 137)
- If the Time Zone setting is changed  (p. 169)
- If a new folder is created  (p. 168)
•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. 164).
 
						

							
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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 expect ed 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.
zTouch .X[Effect Level] will appear on the screen.
zTouch  qr to choose an effect level, then 
touch  Ú.
XYou can check the effect on the screen.
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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.
zTouch the screen or drag the white frame 
up or down to change the area to keep in 
focus.
zTouch , then touch ,  or  to 
change the size of the focused area and 
touch  Ú.
Shoot.
•If you touch   in Step 2,  the frame will switch to vertical orientation. You 
can change the area to keep in focus by touching the screen or dragging 
the white frame left or right. Touch   again to return the frame 
orientation to horizontal.
• 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. 113) .