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Applying Special Effects
Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.
1 Choose a shooting mode.
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 39) to choose a shooting mode.
2 Shoot.
Still ImagesMovies
Shoot in vivid colors (Super Vivid)
zzShots in rich, vivid colors.
Still ImagesMovies
Posterized shots (Poster Effect)
zzShots that resemble an old poster or
illustration.
• In [
] and [] modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure
you obtain the desired results.
Still Images
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Applying Special Effects
Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.
1 Choose a shooting mode.
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 39) to choose a shooting mode.
2 Shoot.
Still ImagesMovies
Shoot in vivid colors (Super Vivid)
zzShots in rich, vivid colors.
Still ImagesMovies
Posterized shots (Poster Effect)
zzShots that resemble an old poster or
illustration.
• In [
] and [] modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure
you obtain the desired results.
Still Images
Shooting...")
41 Applying Special Effects Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. 1 Choose a shooting mode. zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 39) to choose a shooting mode. 2 Shoot. Still ImagesMovies Shoot in vivid colors (Super Vivid) zzShots in rich, vivid colors. Still ImagesMovies Posterized shots (Poster Effect) zzShots that resemble an old poster or illustration. • In [ ] and [] modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Still Images Shooting...
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Still ImagesMovies
Shots Resembling Miniature Models
(Miniature Effect)
Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and
below your selected area.
You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by
choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and
objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is
not recorded.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 39) and choose [].
zzA white frame is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49655/w300_canon_ixus_165-user-guide-41.png "Page 42
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Still ImagesMovies
Shots Resembling Miniature Models
(Miniature Effect)
Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and
below your selected area.
You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by
choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and
objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is
not recorded.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 39) and choose [].
zzA white frame is...")
42 Still ImagesMovies Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area. You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is not recorded. 1 Choose []. zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 39) and choose []. zzA white frame is...
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Still Images
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect
(Toy Camera Effect)
This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting
(darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 39) and choose [].
2 Choose a color tone.
zzPress the button, press the
buttons to choose a color tone,
and then press the button.
zzA preview is shown of how your shot will
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
Standard Shots resemble...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49655/w300_canon_ixus_165-user-guide-42.png "Page 43
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Still Images
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect
(Toy Camera Effect)
This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting
(darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 39) and choose [].
2 Choose a color tone.
zzPress the button, press the
buttons to choose a color tone,
and then press the button.
zzA preview is shown of how your shot will
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
Standard Shots resemble...")
43 Still Images Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color. 1 Choose []. zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 39) and choose []. 2 Choose a color tone. zzPress the button, press the buttons to choose a color tone, and then press the button. zzA preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot. Standard Shots resemble...
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Special Modes for Other Purposes
Still Images
Using the Face Self-Timer
The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of\
another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting are\
a
(=
52). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar
shots.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 39) and choose [].
2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway.
zzMake sure a green frame is displayed
around the face you focus...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49655/w300_canon_ixus_165-user-guide-43.png "Page 44
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Special Modes for Other Purposes
Still Images
Using the Face Self-Timer
The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of\
another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting are\
a
(=
52). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar
shots.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 39) and choose [].
2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway.
zzMake sure a green frame is displayed
around the face you focus...")
44 Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Using the Face Self-Timer The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of\ another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting are\ a (= 52). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots. 1 Choose []. zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 39) and choose []. 2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. zzMake sure a green frame is displayed around the face you focus...
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Still Images
Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter)
Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In\
this
case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent
camera shake.
1 Choose [N].
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 39) and choose [N].
2 Choose the shutter speed.
zzPress the button, choose [)] in the
menu, and choose the desired shutter
speed (=
21).
3 Check the exposure.
zzPress the shutter button halfway to view
the exposure for your...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49655/w300_canon_ixus_165-user-guide-44.png "Page 45
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Still Images
Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter)
Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In\
this
case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent
camera shake.
1 Choose [N].
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 39) and choose [N].
2 Choose the shutter speed.
zzPress the button, choose [)] in the
menu, and choose the desired shutter
speed (=
21).
3 Check the exposure.
zzPress the shutter button halfway to view
the exposure for your...")
45 Still Images Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter) Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In\ this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent camera shake. 1 Choose [N]. zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 39) and choose [N]. 2 Choose the shutter speed. zzPress the button, choose [)] in the menu, and choose the desired shutter speed (= 21). 3 Check the exposure. zzPress the shutter button halfway to view the exposure for your...
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P Mode
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
• Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when 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 (=
104 – 108).
Shooting
in Program AE ([P] Mode) ............... 47
Image
Brightness (Exposure) ......................... 47Adjusting Image Brightness
(Exposure Compensation)...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49655/w300_canon_ixus_165-user-guide-45.png "Page 46
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P Mode
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
• Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when 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 (=
104 – 108).
Shooting
in Program AE ([P] Mode) ............... 47
Image
Brightness (Exposure) ......................... 47Adjusting Image Brightness
(Exposure Compensation)...")
46 P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when 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 (= 104 – 108). Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) ............... 47 Image Brightness (Exposure) ......................... 47Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)...
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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.
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 39) and choose [G].
2 Customize the settings as desired (= 4 7 – 59), 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 (=
49) or activating the flash...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49655/w300_canon_ixus_165-user-guide-46.png "Page 47
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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.
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 39) and choose [G].
2 Customize the settings as desired (= 4 7 – 59), 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 (=
49) or activating the flash...")
47 Still ImagesMovies Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting \ style. 1 Enter [G] mode. zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 39) and choose [G]. 2 Customize the settings as desired (= 4 7 – 59), 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 (= 49) or activating the flash...
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Still ImagesMovies
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure
(AE Lock)
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and\
exposure separately.
1 Deactivate the flash (= 5 5).
2 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49655/w300_canon_ixus_165-user-guide-47.png "Page 48
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Still ImagesMovies
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure
(AE Lock)
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and\
exposure separately.
1 Deactivate the flash (= 5 5).
2 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...")
48 Still ImagesMovies Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and\ exposure separately. 1 Deactivate the flash (= 5 5). 2 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...
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Still Images
Changing the ISO Speed
zzPress the button, choose [] in
the menu, and choose the desired option
(=
21).
zzThe option you configured is now
displayed.
AUTO Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the
shooting mode and conditions.
100, 200 Low
HighFor shooting outdoors in fair weather.
400, 800 For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at
twilight.
1600 For shooting night scenes, or in dark
rooms.
• To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO \
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Still Images
Changing the ISO Speed
zzPress the button, choose [] in
the menu, and choose the desired option
(=
21).
zzThe option you configured is now
displayed.
AUTO Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the
shooting mode and conditions.
100, 200 Low
HighFor shooting outdoors in fair weather.
400, 800 For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at
twilight.
1600 For shooting night scenes, or in dark
rooms.
• To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO \
speed...")
49 Still Images Changing the ISO Speed zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 21). zzThe option you configured is now displayed. AUTO Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions. 100, 200 Low HighFor shooting outdoors in fair weather. 400, 800 For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. 1600 For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms. • To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO \ speed...
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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
(=
21).
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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49655/w300_canon_ixus_165-user-guide-49.png "Page 50
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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
(=
21).
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...")
50 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 (= 21). 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...