Canon PowerShot SX260 HS User Guide
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Image Customization Features
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In shots of evening scenes with subjects illuminated by mercury lamps, the
subjects or background may appear to have a greenish tinge. This greenish
tinge can be corrected automatically when shooting, using Multi-area White
Balance.
Configure the setting.
zPress the n button, choose [Hg Lamp
Corr.] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On]
(p. 40).
XOnce the setting is complete, is
displayed.
zTo restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [Off]....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68577/w300_powershot-sx260-hs-user-guide-1493280421_d-80.png "Page 81
Image Customization Features
81
In shots of evening scenes with subjects illuminated by mercury lamps, the
subjects or background may appear to have a greenish tinge. This greenish
tinge can be corrected automatically when shooting, using Multi-area White
Balance.
Configure the setting.
zPress the n button, choose [Hg Lamp
Corr.] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On]
(p. 40).
XOnce the setting is complete, is
displayed.
zTo restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [Off]....")
Image Customization Features 81 In shots of evening scenes with subjects illuminated by mercury lamps, the subjects or background may appear to have a greenish tinge. This greenish tinge can be corrected automatically when shooting, using Multi-area White Balance. Configure the setting. zPress the n button, choose [Hg Lamp Corr.] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 40). XOnce the setting is complete, is displayed. zTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off]....
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Image Customization Features 82 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 “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide. Configure the setting. zPress the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 39). XThe option you configured is now displayed.zTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose . * Fine Detail Movie Processing (This function quickly...
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Image Customization Features
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Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be reduced.
However, the recording may sound unnatural when this option is used when
there is no wind.
Configure the setting.
zPress the n button, choose [Wind Filter]
on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 40).
zTo restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [Off].
Using the Wind Filter
Movies
COPY](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68577/w300_powershot-sx260-hs-user-guide-1493280421_d-82.png "Page 83
Image Customization Features
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Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be reduced.
However, the recording may sound unnatural when this option is used when
there is no wind.
Configure the setting.
zPress the n button, choose [Wind Filter]
on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 40).
zTo restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [Off].
Using the Wind Filter
Movies
COPY")
Image Customization Features 83 Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be reduced. However, the recording may sound unnatural when this option is used when there is no wind. Configure the setting. zPress the n button, choose [Wind Filter] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 40). zTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off]. Using the Wind Filter Movies COPY
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Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference
while shooting.
Configure the setting.
zPress the n button, choose [Grid Lines]
on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 40).
XOnce the setting is complete, grid lines are
displayed on the screen.
zTo restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [Off].
Helpful Shooting Features
Displaying Grid Lines
Still ImagesMovies
•Grid lines are not recorded in your shots.
COPY](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68577/w300_powershot-sx260-hs-user-guide-1493280421_d-83.png "Page 84
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Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference
while shooting.
Configure the setting.
zPress the n button, choose [Grid Lines]
on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 40).
XOnce the setting is complete, grid lines are
displayed on the screen.
zTo restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [Off].
Helpful Shooting Features
Displaying Grid Lines
Still ImagesMovies
•Grid lines are not recorded in your shots.
COPY")
84 Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. Configure the setting. zPress the n button, choose [Grid Lines] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 40). XOnce the setting is complete, grid lines are displayed on the screen. zTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off]. Helpful Shooting Features Displaying Grid Lines Still ImagesMovies •Grid lines are not recorded in your shots. COPY
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Helpful Shooting Features
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You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway to enlarge the
image area in the AF frame.
Configure the setting.
zPress the n button, choose [AF-Point
Zoom] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On]
(p. 40).
Check the focus.
zPress the shutter button halfway. The face
detected as the main subject is now
magnified.
zTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in
step 1.
Magnifying the Area in Focus
Still Images
• The display will not magnify if a face was not...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68577/w300_powershot-sx260-hs-user-guide-1493280421_d-84.png "Page 85
Helpful Shooting Features
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You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway to enlarge the
image area in the AF frame.
Configure the setting.
zPress the n button, choose [AF-Point
Zoom] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On]
(p. 40).
Check the focus.
zPress the shutter button halfway. The face
detected as the main subject is now
magnified.
zTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in
step 1.
Magnifying the Area in Focus
Still Images
• The display will not magnify if a face was not...")
Helpful Shooting Features 85 You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway to enlarge the image area in the AF frame. Configure the setting. zPress the n button, choose [AF-Point Zoom] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 40). Check the focus. zPress the shutter button halfway. The face detected as the main subject is now magnified. zTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1. Magnifying the Area in Focus Still Images • The display will not magnify if a face was not...
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Helpful Shooting Features
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is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their
eyes.
Choose .
zPress the m button, choose in the menu,
and then choose .
Configure the setting.
zPress the n button, choose [Blink
Detection] on the 4 tab, and then choose
[On] (p. 40).
Shoot.
XA frame, accompanied by , is displayed
when the camera detects a person whose
eyes are closed.
zTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in
step 2.
Checking for Closed Eyes
Still Images
• When...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68577/w300_powershot-sx260-hs-user-guide-1493280421_d-85.png "Page 86
Helpful Shooting Features
86
is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their
eyes.
Choose .
zPress the m button, choose in the menu,
and then choose .
Configure the setting.
zPress the n button, choose [Blink
Detection] on the 4 tab, and then choose
[On] (p. 40).
Shoot.
XA frame, accompanied by , is displayed
when the camera detects a person whose
eyes are closed.
zTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in
step 2.
Checking for Closed Eyes
Still Images
• When...")
Helpful Shooting Features 86 is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes. Choose . zPress the m button, choose in the menu, and then choose . Configure the setting. zPress the n button, choose [Blink Detection] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 40). Shoot. XA frame, accompanied by , is displayed when the camera detects a person whose eyes are closed. zTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 2. Checking for Closed Eyes Still Images • When...
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Customize shooting functions on the 4 tab of the menu as follows.
For instructions on menu functions, see “ n” (p. 40).
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when
you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.
Configure the setting.
zPress the n button, choose [AF-assist
Beam] on the 4 tab, and then choose [Off]
(p. 40).
zTo restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [On].
You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68577/w300_powershot-sx260-hs-user-guide-1493280421_d-86.png "Page 87
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Customize shooting functions on the 4 tab of the menu as follows.
For instructions on menu functions, see “ n” (p. 40).
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when
you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.
Configure the setting.
zPress the n button, choose [AF-assist
Beam] on the 4 tab, and then choose [Off]
(p. 40).
zTo restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [On].
You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights...")
87 Customize shooting functions on the 4 tab of the menu as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see “ n” (p. 40). You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions. Configure the setting. zPress the n button, choose [AF-assist Beam] on the 4 tab, and then choose [Off] (p. 40). zTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [On]. You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights...
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Customizing Camera Operation
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Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows.
Configure the setting.
zPress the n button, choose [Review] on
the 4 tab, and then choose the desired
option (p. 40).
zTo restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [2 sec.].
Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows.
Configure the setting.
zPress the n button, choose [Review
Info] on the 4 tab, and then choose the
desired option (p. 40).
zTo restore the original...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/68577/w300_powershot-sx260-hs-user-guide-1493280421_d-87.png "Page 88
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Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows.
Configure the setting.
zPress the n button, choose [Review] on
the 4 tab, and then choose the desired
option (p. 40).
zTo restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [2 sec.].
Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows.
Configure the setting.
zPress the n button, choose [Review
Info] on the 4 tab, and then choose the
desired option (p. 40).
zTo restore the original...")
Customizing Camera Operation 88 Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows. Configure the setting. zPress the n button, choose [Review] on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 40). zTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [2 sec.]. Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. Configure the setting. zPress the n button, choose [Review Info] on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 40). zTo restore the original...
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89 Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions 4 COPY
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90 Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as follows. Enter mode. zSet the mode dial to . Configure the setting. zPress the m button to access the setting screen. Press the op buttons to choose a setting item, and then press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to adjust the value as you watch the screen. zPress the m button. Shoot. Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control) Still ImagesMovies Brightness Adjust image brightness as desired. For brighter images,...