Canon IXUS 170 User Manual
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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 with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. 1 Choose []. zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 39) and choose []. 2 Choose an effect level. zzPress the button, press the buttons to choose an effect level, and then press the < m> button. zzA preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot. • Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
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 displayed, indicating the image area that will not be blurred. 2 Choose the area to keep in focus. zzPress the button. zzMove the zoom lever to resize the frame, and press the buttons to move it. 3 For movies, choose the movie playback speed. zzPress the button, and then press the buttons to choose the speed. 4 Return to the shooting screen and shoot. zzPress the button to return to the shooting screen, and then shoot. Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips) Speed Playback Time Approx. 12 sec. Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 3 sec. • The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the zoom before shooting. • Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. • To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, press the < q> buttons in step 2. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, press the < o> buttons. • To move the frame when it is in horizontal orientation, press the < o> buttons, and to move the frame when it is in vertical orientation, press\ the buttons. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Movie image quality is [ ] when a still image resolution of [] is selected and [] when a still image resolution of [] is selected (= 35). These quality settings cannot be changed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
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 toy camera images. Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard]. Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard]. • Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Still ImagesMovies Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. 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. B/W Black and white shots. Sepia Sepia tone shots. Blue Blue and white shots. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
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 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 < p> button, press the buttons to choose the number of shots, and then press the < m> button. [Blink Detection] (= 36) is only available for the final shot. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
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 selected shutter speed. 4 Shoot. • On-screen image brightness in step 3, when you pressed the shutter button halfway, may not match the brightness of your shots. • With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, there will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes images to reduce noise. IXUS 170 IXUS 165• Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera (= 58). • If the flash fires, your shot may be overexposed. In this case, set the flash to [!] and shoot again ( = 55). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
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) .................................... 47 Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) .............................................................. 48 Changing the Metering Method ............................. 48 Changing the ISO Speed ...................................... 49 Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) .............. 49Adjusting White Balance ................................. 50Shooting Range and Focusing ....................... 51Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) ................................. 51 Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) ....................... 51 Changing the AF Frame Mode .............................. 51 Magnifying the Area in Focus ................................ 54 Changing the Focus Setting .................................. 54 Shooting with the AF Lock ..................................... 55Flash .................................................................. 55Changing the Flash Mode .....................................55 Shooting with the FE Lock .................................... 56 Using Eco Mode ............................................... 56 Other Settings .................................................. 57Displaying Grid Lines ............................................57 Deactivating the Digital Zoom ............................... 57 Changing the Image Display Style after Shots ...... 57 Changing the IS Mode Settings ............................ 58 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
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 (if subjects are dark, = 55), which may enable adequate exposure. • Movies can be recorded in [ G] mode as well, by pressing the movie button. However, some FUNC. (= 21) and MENU (= 22) settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording. • For details on the shooting range in [ G] mode, see “Shooting Range” (= 11 3 ). 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 and choose [#] in the menu. As you watch the screen, press the buttons to adjust brightness ( = 21). zzThe correction level you specified is now displayed. zzWhen shooting movies, shoot with the exposure compensation bar displayed. zzWhen shooting still images, press the button to display the set exposure compensation amount, and then shoot. • You can also shoot still images with exposure compensation bar displayed.\ • While recording a movie, [ &] is displayed, and the exposure is locked. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
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 displayed. 3 Compose the shot and shoot. • AE: Auto Exposure 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 (= 21). 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. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
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 to [AUTO], press the shutter button halfway. • Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject and camera shake in some shooting\ conditions. • Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduc\ e subject and camera shake and increase the flash range. However, shots may look grainy. Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces \ or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal \ brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better. zzPress the button, choose [i-Contrast] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Auto] (= 22). zzOnce the setting is complete, [@] is displayed. • Under some shooting conditions, correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy. • You can also correct existing images ( = 70). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
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 shooting under ordinary incandescent (tungsten) lighting and similarly colored fluorescent lighting. FluorescentFor shooting under warm-white (or similarly colored) or cool- white fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent HFor shooting under daylight fluorescent and similarly colored fluorescent lighting. Custom For manually setting a custom white balance ( = 50). Still ImagesMovies Custom White BalanceFor image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust \ white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. zzFollow the steps in “Adjusting White Balance” (= 50) to choose []. zzAim the camera at a plain white subject, so that the entire screen is white. Press the button. zzThe tint of the screen changes once the white balance data has been recorded. • Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after recording white balance data. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index