Canon PowerShot N2 User Manual
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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/14/38203/w300_Canon_PowerShot_N2-50.png "Page 51
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...")
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...
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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/14/38203/w300_Canon_PowerShot_N2-51.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...")
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...
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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/14/38203/w300_Canon_PowerShot_N2-52.png "Page 53
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...")
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...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/38203/w300_Canon_PowerShot_N2-53.png "Page 54
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...")
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...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/38203/w300_Canon_PowerShot_N2-54.png "Page 55
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...")
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...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/38203/w300_Canon_PowerShot_N2-55.png "Page 56
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...")
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...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/38203/w300_Canon_PowerShot_N2-56.png "Page 57
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...")
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...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/38203/w300_Canon_PowerShot_N2-57.png "Page 58
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...")
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...
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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,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/38203/w300_Canon_PowerShot_N2-58.png "Page 59
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,...")
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,...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/38203/w300_Canon_PowerShot_N2-59.png "Page 60
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...")
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...