Canon Powershot N2 User Guide
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2 Choose a person to check or edit.
●Touch the image of the person you want
to check or edit.
3 Check or edit the information as
needed.
●To check a name or birthday, touch
[Edit Profile]. On the screen displayed,
you can edit names or birthdays as
described in step 3 of “Registering Face
ID Information” ( =
44).
●
To check face information, touch [Face
Info List]. T
o erase face information, touch
[Erase] on the screen displayed, and then
touch the face information to erase. After...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49674/w64_canon_powershot_n2-user-guide-45.png "Page 46
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2 Choose a person to check or edit.
●Touch the image of the person you want
to check or edit.
3 Check or edit the information as
needed.
●To check a name or birthday, touch
[Edit Profile]. On the screen displayed,
you can edit names or birthdays as
described in step 3 of “Registering Face
ID Information” ( =
44).
●
To check face information, touch [Face
Info List]. T
o erase face information, touch
[Erase] on the screen displayed, and then
touch the face information to erase. After...")
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Image Customization Features
Changing the Aspect Ratio
Still Images Movies
Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows.
●Touch [], choose [] in the
menu, and choose the desired option
( =
27).
●
Once the setting is complete, the screen
aspect ratio will be updated.
●To restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [].
Used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices.
Same aspect ratio as 35mm film, used for printing images at 5 x
7-inch...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49674/w64_canon_powershot_n2-user-guide-47.png "Page 48
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Image Customization Features
Changing the Aspect Ratio
Still Images Movies
Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows.
●Touch [], choose [] in the
menu, and choose the desired option
( =
27).
●
Once the setting is complete, the screen
aspect ratio will be updated.
●To restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [].
Used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices.
Same aspect ratio as 35mm film, used for printing images at 5 x
7-inch...")
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Changing Movie Image Quality
Still Images Movies
3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum
movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card,
see “Recording Time per Memory Card” (=
134).
●
Touch [], choose [] in the
menu, and choose the desired option
( =
27).
●
The option you configured is now
displayed.
●To restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [].
Image
Quality Resolution Frame Rate
Details
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Changing Movie Image Quality
Still Images Movies
3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum
movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card,
see “Recording Time per Memory Card” (=
134).
●
Touch [], choose [] in the
menu, and choose the desired option
( =
27).
●
The option you configured is now
displayed.
●To restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [].
Image
Quality Resolution Frame Rate
Details
1920 x 1080 30...")
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Customizing Camera Operation
Customize shooting functions on the [] tab of the menu screen as
follows.
For instructions on menu functions, see “Using the Menu Screen”
( =
28).
Deactivating the AF-assist Beam
Still Images Movies
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus
when you press the shutter ring halfway in low-light conditions.
●
Touch [], touch [], choose
[AF-assist Beam] on the [] tab, and
then choose [Off] ( = 28).
●
To restore the original setting, repeat...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49674/w64_canon_powershot_n2-user-guide-49.png "Page 50
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Customizing Camera Operation
Customize shooting functions on the [] tab of the menu screen as
follows.
For instructions on menu functions, see “Using the Menu Screen”
( =
28).
Deactivating the AF-assist Beam
Still Images Movies
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus
when you press the shutter ring halfway in low-light conditions.
●
Touch [], touch [], choose
[AF-assist Beam] on the [] tab, and
then choose [Off] ( = 28).
●
To restore the original setting, repeat...")
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Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots
Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows.
1 Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.],
[4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] (= 51).
2 Configure the setting.
●Choose [Display Info], and then choose
the desired option.
●To restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [Off].
Off Displays only the image.
Detailed Displays shooting details ( =
128).
●
When [Display Time] ( = 33) is set to [Off] or [Quick], [Display
Info] is set to [Off] and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49674/w64_canon_powershot_n2-user-guide-50.png "Page 51
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Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots
Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows.
1 Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.],
[4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] (= 51).
2 Configure the setting.
●Choose [Display Info], and then choose
the desired option.
●To restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [Off].
Off Displays only the image.
Detailed Displays shooting details ( =
128).
●
When [Display Time] ( = 33) is set to [Off] or [Quick], [Display
Info] is set to [Off] and...")
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Shooting in the Optimal Settings for
Self Portrait (Self Portrait)
Still Images Movies
You can set brightness and smooth skin effect to make skin appear
smooth for self portrait as you like and make yourself stand out by
processing the image so that the background look blurred.
1 Open the monitor.
●Open the monitor as shown in the figure.
2 Choose [].
●Touch [].
4
Other Shooting Modes
Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with
unique image effects or captured using...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49674/w64_canon_powershot_n2-user-guide-51.png "Page 52
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Shooting in the Optimal Settings for
Self Portrait (Self Portrait)
Still Images Movies
You can set brightness and smooth skin effect to make skin appear
smooth for self portrait as you like and make yourself stand out by
processing the image so that the background look blurred.
1 Open the monitor.
●Open the monitor as shown in the figure.
2 Choose [].
●Touch [].
4
Other Shooting Modes
Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with
unique image effects or captured using...")
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ItemAvailable
setting items Details
–You can choose the brightness from five
levels and the smooth skin effect from three
levels. The smooth skin effect will be stronger
for the face of the person detected as the
main subject.
, Not to add any effect to blur the background,
choose [] and then the camera will take only
one shot per shooting.
, To fires for each shot, choose [].
, , You can set the self timer. If you choose [],
the number of seconds up to shooting will be
displayed on the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/49674/w64_canon_powershot_n2-user-guide-52.png "Page 53
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ItemAvailable
setting items Details
–You can choose the brightness from five
levels and the smooth skin effect from three
levels. The smooth skin effect will be stronger
for the face of the person detected as the
main subject.
, Not to add any effect to blur the background,
choose [] and then the camera will take only
one shot per shooting.
, To fires for each shot, choose [].
, , You can set the self timer. If you choose [],
the number of seconds up to shooting will be
displayed on the...")
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Shooting under Low Light (Low
Light)
Still Images Movies
Shoot with minimal camera and subject shake even in low-light conditions\
.
1 Choose [].
●Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart
Auto)” ( = 33) and choose [].
2 Shoot.
●
[] mode resolution is [] and cannot be changed ( = 49).
●
For the best results with this effect, try shooting close to the
subject, and ensure ample distance between the subject and
background.
●There may be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera
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Shooting under Low Light (Low
Light)
Still Images Movies
Shoot with minimal camera and subject shake even in low-light conditions\
.
1 Choose [].
●Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart
Auto)” ( = 33) and choose [].
2 Shoot.
●
[] mode resolution is [] and cannot be changed ( = 49).
●
For the best results with this effect, try shooting close to the
subject, and ensure ample distance between the subject and
background.
●There may be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera
processes...")
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Shots Resembling Miniature Models
(Miniature Effect)
Still Images Movies
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 [].
●Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart
Auto)” ( = 33) and choose [].
●
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Shots Resembling Miniature Models
(Miniature Effect)
Still Images Movies
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 [].
●Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart
Auto)” ( = 33) and choose [].
●
A white...")
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Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect
(Toy Camera Effect)
Still Images Movies
This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting
(darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
1 Choose [].
●Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart
Auto)” ( = 33) and choose [].
2 Choose a color tone.
●
Touch [], touch [][] to choose a color
tone, and then touch [].
● A preview is shown of how your shot will
look with the color tone applied.
3 Shoot.
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Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect
(Toy Camera Effect)
Still Images Movies
This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting
(darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
1 Choose [].
●Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart
Auto)” ( = 33) and choose [].
2 Choose a color tone.
●
Touch [], touch [][] to choose a color
tone, and then touch [].
● A preview is shown of how your shot will
look with the color tone applied.
3 Shoot.
Standard Shots resemble toy...")
51 Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. 1 Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] (= 51). 2 Configure the setting. ●Choose [Display Info], and then choose the desired option. ●To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off]. Off Displays only the image. Detailed Displays shooting details ( = 128). ● When [Display Time] ( = 33) is set to [Off] or [Quick], [Display Info] is set to [Off] and cannot be changed. ● By touching the screen and then touching [] while an image is displayed after shooting, you can do the following operations. - Favorites ( = 75) - Erase ( = 72) Changing the Image Display Style after Shots Still Images Movies You can change how long images are displayed and what information is displayed immediately after shooting. Changing the Image Display Period after Shots 1 Access the [Review image after shooting] screen. ● After touching [], touch [], touch the [] tab, and then touch [Review image after shooting]. 2 Configure the settings. ● Choose [Display Time], and then choose the desired option. ●To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Quick]. Quick Displays images only until you can shoot again. 2 sec., 4 sec., 8 sec. Displays images for the specified time. Even while the shot is displayed, you can take another shot by pressing the shutter ring halfway again. Hold Displays images until you press the shutter ring halfway . Off No image display after shots. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
52 Shooting in the Optimal Settings for Self Portrait (Self Portrait) Still Images Movies You can set brightness and smooth skin effect to make skin appear smooth for self portrait as you like and make yourself stand out by processing the image so that the background look blurred. 1 Open the monitor. ●Open the monitor as shown in the figure. 2 Choose []. ●Touch []. 4 Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
53 ItemAvailable setting items Details –You can choose the brightness from five levels and the smooth skin effect from three levels. The smooth skin effect will be stronger for the face of the person detected as the main subject. , Not to add any effect to blur the background, choose [] and then the camera will take only one shot per shooting. , To fires for each shot, choose []. , , You can set the self timer. If you choose [], the number of seconds up to shooting will be displayed on the screen. , Choose [] when you do not use the touch shutter. ● [] is not displayed when the mode switch is set to [] ( = 30) and in the [] mode ( = 52). ● To return to the original mode after touching [] to enter the [] mode, close the screen and make the angle to approximately 180 degrees or less. ● Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from obtaining the desired results. ●Other things than skin may be corrected depending on the shooting conditions. ●Try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired results. 3 Configure the settings. ●Touch an icon displayed on the screen in accordance with the contents to set. ●To configure menu items for which options are not shown, first touch the menu item to access the setting screen. ●Choose the desired contents. ●To return to the original screen, touch []. 4 Shoot. ●Hold the camera steady as you shoot. When you press the shutter ring all the way down, the camera will take two shots and process them. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
54 Shooting under Low Light (Low Light) Still Images Movies Shoot with minimal camera and subject shake even in low-light conditions\ . 1 Choose []. ●Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart Auto)” ( = 33) and choose []. 2 Shoot. ● [] mode resolution is [] and cannot be changed ( = 49). ● For the best results with this effect, try shooting close to the subject, and ensure ample distance between the subject and background. ●There may be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes the images. ●Follow steps 1 - 2 in “Shooting (Smart Auto)” ( = 33) to choose the [] mode. ● Background defocus is fixed to [] when the flash mode is set to []. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
55 Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) Still Images Movies 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 []. ●Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart Auto)” ( = 33) and choose []. ● A white frame is displayed, indicating the image area that will not be blurred. 2 Choose the area to keep in focus. ●To adjust the area in focus, either touch the screen or drag the white frame up or down. ●To change the size of the area in focus, touch [], touch [], [], or [] to choose the option, and then touch []. 3 For movies, choose the movie playback speed. ● Touch [], touch [], [], or [] to choose the speed, and then touch []. 4 Shoot. Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) Still Images Movies Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. 1 Choose []. ● Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart Auto)” ( = 33) and choose []. 2 Choose an effect level. ● Touch [], touch [][] to choose an effect level, and then touch []. ● A 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 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
56 Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) Still Images Movies This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color. 1 Choose []. ●Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart Auto)” ( = 33) and choose []. 2 Choose a color tone. ● Touch [], touch [][] to choose a color tone, and then touch []. ● A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the color tone 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. 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, touch [] in step 2. Touch the screen to move the frame. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, touch [ ] again. ● Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. ●Movie image quality is [] at an aspect ratio of [] and [] at an aspect ratio of [] ( = 48). These quality settings cannot be changed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
57 Shooting in Monochrome Still Images Movies Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. 1 Choose []. ●Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart Auto)” ( = 33) and choose []. 2 Choose a color tone. ● Touch [], touch [][] to choose a color tone, and then touch []. ● A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the color tone applied. 3 Shoot. B/W Black and white shots. Sepia Sepia tone shots. Blue Blue and white shots. Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect Still Images Movies This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter were attached to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired. 1 Choose []. ●Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart Auto)” ( = 33) and choose []. 2 Choose an effect level. ● Touch [], touch [][] to choose an effect level, and then touch []. ● A 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 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
58 Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) Still Images Movies You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting \ style. 1 Enter [] mode. ●Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Shooting (Smart Auto)” ( = 33) and choose []. 2 Customize the settings as desired (= 59 – = 62), and then shoot. ● If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter ring halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. In this case, try adjusting the ISO speed (= 60) or activating the flash (if subjects are dark, = 61), which may enable adequate exposure. ● Movies can be recorded in [] mode as well, by touching []. However, some FUNC. ( = 27) and MENU (= 28) settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording. 5 P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style ● Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to [] mode. ●[]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure ●Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than [], make sure the function is available in that mode ( = 129). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
59 Changing the Metering Method Still Images Movies Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooti\ ng conditions as follows. ●Touch [], choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option ( = 27). ● The 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. Image Brightness (Exposure) Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Movies The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of –2 to +2. ● Touch [] and choose [] in the menu. As you watch the screen, adjust brightness ( = 27). ● The correction level you specified is now displayed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode
60 Adjusting White Balance Still Images Movies By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. ●Touch [], choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option ( = 27). ● The 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. CloudyFor shooting outdoors in cloudy weather or twilight. Tungsten For shooting under tungsten lighting. Fluorescent For shooting under white fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent HFor shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting. Changing the ISO Speed Still Images Movies ●Touch [], choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option ( = 27). ● The option you configured is now displayed. AUTO Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions. 100, 200 Low For shooting outdoors in fair weather. 400, 800 Slightly Low For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. 1600, 3200 Slightly High For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms. ● To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO speed to [], press the shutter ring 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 reduce subject and camera shake and increase the flash range. However, shots may look grainy. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1Camera Basics 2Creative Shot Mode 3Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 4Other Shooting Modes 6Playback Mode 7Wi-Fi Functions 8Setting Menu 9Accessories 10Appendix Index 5P Mode