Canon PowerShot SX260 HS User Guide

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Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically 
applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in A 
mode.
* Displayed when you pan, following moving subjects with the camera. When you follow  subjects moving horizontally, image stabilization only counteracts vertical camera 
shake, and horizontal stabilization stops. Similarly, when you follow subjects moving 
vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake. 
• When you want to shoot single images only, press the  m button, choose   in 
the menu, and then choose  .
Image Stabilization Icons
Image stabilization for still 
images  Image stabilization for movies, 
reducing strong camera shake, 
as when shooting while walking 
(Dynamic IS)
Image stabilization for still 
images, when panning
*
Image stabilization for subtle 
camera shake, such as when 
shooting movies at telephoto 
(Powered IS)
Image stabilization for macro 
shots (Hybrid IS) No image stabilization, because 
the camera is mounted on a 
tripod or held still by other 
means. However, some shooting 
conditions will activate image 
stabilization
• To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 137). In this case, an IS 
icon is not displayed.
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A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are 
aiming the camera at.
•A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face) 
determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are 
displayed around other detected faces. Frames follow moving subjects 
within a certain range to keep them in focus.
However, if the camera detects subject movement, only the white frame 
will remain on the screen.
• When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera detects 
subject movement, a blue frame is displayed, and the focus and image 
brightness are constantly adjusted (Servo AF).
On-Screen Frames
•Try shooting in  G mode (p. 115) if no frames are displayed, if frames 
are not displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are displayed 
on the background or similar areas.
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When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use 
digital zoom for up to about 80x enlargement.
Move the zoom lever toward i.
zHold the lever until zooming stops.XZooming stops at the largest possible zoom 
factor (where the image is not noticeably 
grainy), which is displayed when you release 
the zoom lever.
Move the zoom lever toward  i 
again.
XTo continue magnifying the subject, keep 
zooming.
Common, Convenient Features
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Still ImagesMovies
Zoom Factor
• Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates the 
zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change depending on 
the zoom range.
-White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear 
grainy.
- Yellow range: digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably 
grainy (ZoomPlus)
- Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy.
Because the blue range will not be available at some resolution 
settings (p. 79) the maximum zoom factor can be achieved by 
following step 1.
• Focal length when optical and digital zoom are combined is as follows (35mm 
film equivalent).
4.5 – 90.0 mm (25 – 500 mm with optical zoom alone) 
• To deactivate digital zoom, press the n  button, choose [Digital Zoom] on 
the  4 tab, and then choose [Off].
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With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed 
shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter 
button.
Configure the setting.
zPress the p button, choose  ] (either press 
the  op  buttons or turn the 5  dial), and 
then press the  m button.
XOnce the setting is complete, ]  is displayed.
Shoot.
zFor Still Images: Press the shutter button 
halfway to focus on the subject, and then 
press it all the way down.
zFor Movies: Press the movie button.XOnce you start the self-timer, the lamp will 
blink and the camera will play a self-timer 
sound.
XTwo seconds before the shot, the blinking 
and sound will speed up. (The lamp will 
remain lit in case the flash fires.)
zTo cancel shooting after you have triggered 
the self-timer, press the n button.
zTo restore the original setting, choose   in 
step 1.
Using the Self-Timer
Still ImagesMovies
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This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have 
pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing 
the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.
Configure the setting.
zFollow step 1 on p. 64 and choose [.XOnce the setting is complete, [  is displayed.zFollow step 2 on p. 64 to shoot.
You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10).
Choose  $.
zFollowing step 1 on p. 64, choose $  and 
press the n  button immediately.
Configure the setting.
zPress the op buttons to choose [Delay] or 
[Shots].
zPress the qr  buttons or turn the 5  dial to 
choose a value, and then press the  m 
button.
XOnce the setting is complete,  $ is displayed.zFollow step 2 on p. 64 to shoot.
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake
Customizing the Self-Timer
•For movies shot using the self-timer, [Delay] represents the delay 
before recording begins, but the [Shots] setting has no effect.
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Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows.
Configure the setting.
zPress the r button, choose  ! (either press 
the  qr buttons or turn the  5 dial), and then 
press the m  button.
XIf the flash is already up, it will be lowered 
automatically.
XOnce the setting is complete,  ! is displayed.zTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose  .
•When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are 
determined by the first shot. More time is required between shots when the flash 
fires or when you have specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop 
automatically when the memory card becomes full.
• When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before the 
shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain 
lit in case the flash fires.)
Deactivating the Flash
Still Images
•If a flashing   icon is displayed when you press the shutter button 
halfway in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take 
other measures to keep it still.
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The camera can add the shooting date and time to images in the lower-right 
corner. However, note that these cannot be removed. Confirm beforehand 
that the date and time are correct (p. 17).
Configure the setting.
zPress the n button, choose [Date 
Stamp] on the  4 tab, and then choose the 
desired option (p. 40).
XOnce the setting is complete, [DATE] is 
displayed.
Shoot.
XAs you take shots, the camera adds the 
shooting date or time to the lower-right corner 
of images.
zTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in 
step 1.
Adding the Shooting Date and Time
Still Images
• Images originally recorded without the date and time can be printed with this 
information as follows. However, adding the date and time to images that 
already have this information may cause it to be printed twice.
-Use camera DPOF print settings (p. 210) to print
- Use the included software to print
For details, refer to the  ImageBrowser EX User Guide .
- Print using printer functions (p. 204)
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Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows.
Specify Tracking AF.
zPress the o button.X is displayed in the center of the screen.
Choose a subject to focus on.
zAim the camera so that   is on the desired 
subject, and then press the shutter button 
halfway.
XA blue frame is displayed, and the camera will 
keep the subject in focus and image 
brightness adjusted (Servo AF).
Shoot.
zPress the shutter button all the way down to 
shoot.
zPress the o button to cancel Tracking AF.
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)
Still Images
•Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly, 
or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too c\
losely.
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If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that person’s 
face, and prioritize focus, brightness, and color for that person when shooting. 
In A  mode, the camera can detect babies and children based on 
registered birthdays and optimize settings for them when shooting.
This function is also useful when searching for a specific registered person 
among a large number of images (p. 151).
• Information such as images of a face (face info) registered with Face ID, 
and personal information (name, birthday) will be saved on the camera. 
Additionally, when registered people are detected, their names will be 
recorded in still images. When using the Face ID function, be careful when 
sharing the camera or images with others, and when posting images online 
where many others can view them.
• When disposing of a camera or transferring it to another person after using 
Face ID, be sure to erase all information (registered faces, names, and 
birthdays) from the camera (p. 77).
You can register information (face info, name, birthday) for up to 12 people to 
use with Face ID.
Access the setting screen.
zPress the n  button, choose [Face ID 
Settings] on the 4  tab, and then press the 
m  button (p. 40).
Using Face ID
Personal Information
Registering Face ID Information
Still Images
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zChoose [Add to Registry], and then choose 
[Add a New Face].
Register face information.
zAim the camera so that the face of the person 
you want to register is inside the gray frame 
at the center of the screen.
zA white frame on the person’s face indicates 
that the face is recognized. Make sure a white 
frame is displayed on the face, and then 
shoot.
zIf the face is not recognized, you cannot 
register face information.
Save the settings.
zAfter [Register?] is displayed, press the qr 
buttons or turn the 5  dial to choose [OK], 
and then press the  m button.
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