Canon PowerShot SX600 HS User Manual
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P Mode
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
• Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera in [ G] mode, with the mode switch set to [4].
• [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 (=
146 – 151).
Shooting
in Program AE ([P] Mode) ............... 52
Image
Brightness (Exposure) ......................... 52Adjusting Image Brightness
(Exposure...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/38204/w300_Canon_PowerShot_SX600_HS-50.png "Page 51
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P Mode
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
• Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera in [ G] mode, with the mode switch set to [4].
• [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 (=
146 – 151).
Shooting
in Program AE ([P] Mode) ............... 52
Image
Brightness (Exposure) ......................... 52Adjusting Image Brightness
(Exposure...")
51 P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera in [ G] mode, with the mode switch set to [4]. • [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 (= 146 – 151). Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) ............... 52 Image Brightness (Exposure) ......................... 52Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure...
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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 steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 41) and choose [G].
2 Customize the settings as desired (= 5 2 – 64), 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 (=
54) or activating the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/38204/w300_Canon_PowerShot_SX600_HS-51.png "Page 52
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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 steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
(= 41) and choose [G].
2 Customize the settings as desired (= 5 2 – 64), 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 (=
54) or activating the...")
52 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 steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” (= 41) and choose [G]. 2 Customize the settings as desired (= 5 2 – 64), 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 (= 54) or activating the...
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Still ImagesMovies
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure
(AE Lock)
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and\
exposure separately.
1 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.
2 Compose the shot and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/38204/w300_Canon_PowerShot_SX600_HS-52.png "Page 53
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Still ImagesMovies
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure
(AE Lock)
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and\
exposure separately.
1 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.
2 Compose the shot and...")
53 Still ImagesMovies Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and\ exposure separately. 1 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. 2 Compose the shot and...
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Still Images
Changing the ISO Speed
zzPress the button, choose [] in
the menu, and choose the desired option
(=
20).
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, 3200 For shooting night scenes, or in dark
rooms.
• To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO \...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/38204/w300_Canon_PowerShot_SX600_HS-53.png "Page 54
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Still Images
Changing the ISO Speed
zzPress the button, choose [] in
the menu, and choose the desired option
(=
20).
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, 3200 For shooting night scenes, or in dark
rooms.
• To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO \...")
54 Still Images Changing the ISO Speed zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 20). 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, 3200 For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms. • To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO \...
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Image Colors
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
(=
20).
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....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/38204/w300_Canon_PowerShot_SX600_HS-54.png "Page 55
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Image Colors
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
(=
20).
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....")
55 Image Colors 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 (= 20). 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....
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Still ImagesMovies
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)
Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia \
or black and white.
zzPress the button, choose [] in
the menu, and choose the desired option
(=
20).
zzThe option you configured is now
displayed.
My Colors Off –
VividEmphasizes contrast and color saturation, making images
sharper.
Neutral
Tones down contrast and color saturation for subdued images.
SepiaCreates sepia tone images.
B/WCreates black and white...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/38204/w300_Canon_PowerShot_SX600_HS-55.png "Page 56
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Still ImagesMovies
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)
Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia \
or black and white.
zzPress the button, choose [] in
the menu, and choose the desired option
(=
20).
zzThe option you configured is now
displayed.
My Colors Off –
VividEmphasizes contrast and color saturation, making images
sharper.
Neutral
Tones down contrast and color saturation for subdued images.
SepiaCreates sepia tone images.
B/WCreates black and white...")
56 Still ImagesMovies Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia \ or black and white. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 20). zzThe option you configured is now displayed. My Colors Off – VividEmphasizes contrast and color saturation, making images sharper. Neutral Tones down contrast and color saturation for subdued images. SepiaCreates sepia tone images. B/WCreates black and white...
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Shooting Range and Focusing
Still Images
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e].
For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” (= 156).
zzPress the button, press the
buttons to choose [e], and then press
the button.
zzOnce the setting is complete, [e] is
displayed.
• If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
• In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar, [e] will turn gray
and the camera will not focus.
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Shooting Range and Focusing
Still Images
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)
To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e].
For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” (= 156).
zzPress the button, press the
buttons to choose [e], and then press
the button.
zzOnce the setting is complete, [e] is
displayed.
• If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
• In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar, [e] will turn gray
and the camera will not focus.
• To...")
57 Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e]. For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” (= 156). zzPress the button, press the buttons to choose [e], and then press the button. zzOnce the setting is complete, [e] is displayed. • If the flash fires, vignetting may occur. • In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar, [e] will turn gray and the camera will not focus. • To...
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• The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom lever all the
way toward for maximum telephoto, and when you zoom in to enlarge
the subject to the same size following step 2 in “Zooming In Closer on Subjects
(Digital Zoom)” ( =
30).
Still ImagesMovies
Changing the AF Frame Mode
Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as
follows.
zzPress the button, choose [AF
Frame] on the [4] tab, and then choose
the desired option ( =
21).
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• The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom lever all the
way toward for maximum telephoto, and when you zoom in to enlarge
the subject to the same size following step 2 in “Zooming In Closer on Subjects
(Digital Zoom)” ( =
30).
Still ImagesMovies
Changing the AF Frame Mode
Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as
follows.
zzPress the button, choose [AF
Frame] on the [4] tab, and then choose
the desired option ( =
21).
Still ImagesMovies...")
58 • The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom lever all the way toward for maximum telephoto, and when you zoom in to enlarge the subject to the same size following step 2 in “Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)” ( = 30). Still ImagesMovies Changing the AF Frame Mode Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. zzPress the button, choose [AF Frame] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option ( = 21). Still ImagesMovies...
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zzWhen the subject is detected, the camera
beeps and [] is displayed. Even if the
subject moves, the camera will continue
to track the subject within a certain range.
zzIf no subject is detected, [] is
displayed.
zzTo cancel tracking, press the < q> button
again.
3 Shoot.
zzPress the shutter button halfway. []
changes to a blue [], which follows
the subject as the camera continues to
adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF)
(=
60).
zzPress the shutter button all the way down
to shoot....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/38204/w300_Canon_PowerShot_SX600_HS-58.png "Page 59
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zzWhen the subject is detected, the camera
beeps and [] is displayed. Even if the
subject moves, the camera will continue
to track the subject within a certain range.
zzIf no subject is detected, [] is
displayed.
zzTo cancel tracking, press the < q> button
again.
3 Shoot.
zzPress the shutter button halfway. []
changes to a blue [], which follows
the subject as the camera continues to
adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF)
(=
60).
zzPress the shutter button all the way down
to shoot....")
59 zzWhen the subject is detected, the camera beeps and [] is displayed. Even if the subject moves, the camera will continue to track the subject within a certain range. zzIf no subject is detected, [] is displayed. zzTo cancel tracking, press the < q> button again. 3 Shoot. zzPress the shutter button halfway. [] changes to a blue [], which follows the subject as the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF) (= 60). zzPress the shutter button all the way down to shoot....
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Still Images
Shooting with Servo AFThis mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the
camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long\
as you press the shutter button halfway.
1 Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose
[Servo AF] on the [4] tab, and then
choose [On] (=
21).
2 Focus.
zzThe focus and exposure are maintained
where the blue AF frame is displayed
while you are pressing the shutter button
halfway.
• Focusing may not be...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/38204/w300_Canon_PowerShot_SX600_HS-59.png "Page 60
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Still Images
Shooting with Servo AFThis mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the
camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long\
as you press the shutter button halfway.
1 Configure the setting.
zzPress the button, choose
[Servo AF] on the [4] tab, and then
choose [On] (=
21).
2 Focus.
zzThe focus and exposure are maintained
where the blue AF frame is displayed
while you are pressing the shutter button
halfway.
• Focusing may not be...")
60 Still Images Shooting with Servo AFThis mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long\ as you press the shutter button halfway. 1 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [Servo AF] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 21). 2 Focus. zzThe focus and exposure are maintained where the blue AF frame is displayed while you are pressing the shutter button halfway. • Focusing may not be...