Canon PowerShot SX600 HS User Manual
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61 Still ImagesMovies Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. 1 Lock the focus. zzWith the shutter button pressed halfway, press the button. zzThe focus is now locked, and [%] is displayed. zzTo unlock the focus, release the shutter button and press the button again. In this case, [%] is no longer displayed. 2 Compose the shot and shoot. Flash Still Images Changing the Flash Mode You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” ( = 156). 1 Raise the flash. zzMove the switch. 2 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, press the buttons to choose a flash mode, and then press the button. zzThe option you configured is now displayed. • The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the < r> button when the flash is lowered. Move the < h> switch to raise the flash, then configure the setting. [] AutoFires automatically in low-light conditions. [h] OnFires for each shot. [Z] Slow SynchroFires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting a\ t a slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
62 • In [Z] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera (= 63). • In [Z] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing. [!] OffFor shooting without the flash. • If a blinking [ ] icon is displayed when you press the shutter button halfway in camera-shake inducing, low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. Still Images Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (= 53), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. 1 Raise the flash and set it to [h] (= 6 1 ). 2 Lock the flash exposure. zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the button. zzThe flash fires, and when [(] is displayed, the flash output level is retained. zzTo unlock FE, release the shutter button and press the button again. In this case, [(] is no longer displayed. 3 Compose the shot and shoot. • FE: Flash Exposure Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
63 Other Settings Still Images Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Choose from two compression ratios, [] (Super Fine) and [] (Fine), as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” ( = 155). zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 20). Still ImagesMovies Changing the IS Mode Settings 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button, choose [IS Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 21). 2 Configure the setting. zzChoose [IS Mode], and then choose the desired option ( = 21). ContinuousOptimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically\ applied (Intelligent IS) ( = 29). Shoot Only* Image stabilization is active only at the moment of shooting. Off Deactivates image stabilization. * The setting is changed to [Continuous] for movie recording. • If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
64 Movies Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown before ShootingNormally, once movie recording begins, the image display area changes and subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of significant camera shake. To shoot subjects at the same size shown before shooting, you can choose not to reduce significant camera shake. zzFollow the steps in “Changing the IS Mode Settings” (= 63) to access the [IS Settings] screen. zzChoose [Dynamic IS], and then choose [2] (= 21). • You can also set [IS Mode] to [Off], so that subjects are recorded at the same size shown before shooting. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
65 Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the < 1> button to enter Playback mode. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or \ already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras. Viewing .............................................................. 66Switching Display Modes ......................................67 Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images (Digest Movies) .................................. 68Browsing and Filtering Images .......................69Navigating through Images in an Index................. 69 Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions .... 69 Viewing Individual Images in a Group ................... 70Image Viewing Options .................................... 71Magnifying Images ................................................ 71 Viewing Slideshows .............................................. 71 Auto Playback of Related Images (Smart Shuffle) ...................................................... 72 Protecting Images ............................................73Using the Menu ..................................................... 74 Choosing Images Individually ............................... 74 Selecting a Range ................................................. 74 Specifying All Images at Once .............................. 75Erasing Images ................................................. 76Erasing Multiple Images at Once ..........................76Rotating Images ............................................... 78Using the Menu ..................................................... 78 Deactivating Auto Rotation .................................... 78 Tagging Images as Favorites ..........................79 Editing Still Images .......................................... 80Resizing Images .................................................... 80 Cropping ................................................................ 81 Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ............ 81 Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) .............. 82 Correcting Red-Eye ............................................... 82Editing Movies .................................................. 83Editing Digest Movies ............................................84 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
66 Still ImagesMovies Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. 1 Enter Playback mode. zzPress the button. zzYour last shot is displayed. 2 Browse through your images. zzTo view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button. zzTo access Scroll Display mode, press and hold the buttons for at least one second. In this mode, press the buttons to browse through images. zzTo return to single-image display, press the button. zzTo browse images grouped by shooting date, press the buttons in Scroll Display mode. zzMovies are identified by a [] icon. To play movies, go to step 3. 3 Play movies. zzTo start playback, press the button, press the buttons to choose [ ], and then press the button again. 4 Adjust the volume. zzPress the buttons to adjust the volume. zzTo adjust the volume when the volume indicator is no longer displayed, press the buttons. 5 Pause playback. zzTo pause or resume playback, press the button. zzAfter the movie is finished, [] is displayed. Volume Indicator Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
67 • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. • To deactivate Scroll Display, choose MENU (= 21) ► [1] tab ► [Scroll Display] ► [Off]. • To have the most recent shot displayed when you enter Playback mode, choose MENU ( = 21) ► [1] tab ► [Resume] ► [Last shot]. • To change the transition shown between images, access MENU ( = 21) and choose your desired effect in [1] tab ► [Transition]. Still ImagesMovies Switching Display Modes Press the button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “Playb\ ack (Detailed Information Display)” ( = 145). No Information Display Simple Information Display Detailed Information Display Still ImagesMovies Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights)Washed-out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed information display ( = 67). Still ImagesMovies Histogram zzThe graph in detailed information display (= 67) is a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image. The horizontal axis represents the degree of brightness, and the vertical axis, how much of the image is at each level of brightness. Viewing the histogram is a way to check exposure. Still ImagesMovies GPS Information Display zzUsing a smartphone connected to the camera via Wi-Fi, you can geotag images on the camera, adding information such as latitude, longitude, and elevation (= 109). Geotagged images are labeled with a [] icon in detailed information display. Press the button to view the information recorded. zzLatitude, longitude, elevation, and UTC (shooting date and time) are listed from top to bottom. zzPress the button again to return to detailed information display. High Dark Low Bright GPS Information Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
68 • GPS information display is not available for images that lack this information. • [---] is shown instead of numerical values for items not available on your smartphone or items not recorded correctly. • UTC: Coordinated Universal Time, essentially the same as Greenwich Mean Time Movies Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images (Digest Movies) View digest movies recorded automatically in [] mode (= 27) on a day of still image shooting as follows. 1 Choose an image. zzStill images shot in [] mode are labeled with an [] icon. 2 Play the movie. zzPress the button, and then choose [] in the menu (= 20). zzThe movie recorded automatically on the day of still image shooting is played back, from the beginning. • After a moment, [] will no longer be displayed when you are using the camera with information display deactivated ( = 67). Viewing by DateDigest movies can be viewed by date. 1 Choose a movie. zzPress the button, choose [List/ Play Digest Movies] on the [1] tab, and then choose a date (= 21). 2 Play the movie. zzPress the button to start playback. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
69 Still ImagesMovies Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering image display according to your specified conditions. You can also protect (= 73) or delete (= 76) these images all at once. PeopleDisplays images with detected faces. Shot DateDisplays the images shot on a specific date. Favorites Displays images tagged as favorites ( = 79). Still image/MovieDisplays still images, movies, or movies shot in [] mode (= 27). 1 Choose a search condition. zzPress the button, choose [] in the menu, and choose a condition (= 20). zzWhen you have selected [] or [], choose the condition by pressing the buttons on the screen displayed, and then press the < m> button. 2 View the filtered images. zzImages matching your conditions are displayed in yellow frames. To view only these images, press the < q> buttons. zzTo cancel filtered display, choose [] in step 1. Browsing and Filtering Images Still ImagesMovies Navigating through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. 1 Display images in an index. zzMove the zoom lever toward < g> to display images in an index. Moving the lever again will increase the number of images shown. zzTo display fewer images, move the zoom lever toward < k>. Fewer images are shown each time you move the lever. 2 Choose an image. zzPress the buttons to choose an image. zzAn orange frame is displayed around the selected image. zzPress the button to view the selected image in single-image display. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index
70 • When the camera has found no corresponding images for some conditions, those conditions will not be available. • To show or hide information, press the < p> button in step 2. • Options for viewing the images found (in step 2) include “Navigatin\ g through Images in an Index” (= 69), “Magnifying Images” ( = 71), and “Viewing Slideshows” ( = 71). You can protect, erase, or print all images found or add them to a photobook by choosing [Select All Images in Search] in “Protecting Images” (= 73), “Erasing Multiple Images at Once” ( = 76), “Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)” (= 133), or “Adding Images to a Photobook” (= 135). • If you edit images and save them as new images ( = 80 – 84), a message is displayed, and the images that were found are no longer shown. Still Images Viewing Individual Images in a Group Images shot in [] or [] mode (= 43, 50) are grouped for display, and these grouped images can be viewed one at a time. 1 Choose a grouped image. zzPress the buttons to choose an image labeled with []. 2 Choose []. zzPress the button, and then choose [] in the menu (= 20). 3 View images in the group individually. zzPressing the buttons will display only images in the group. zzTo cancel group playback, press the button, choose [] in the menu, and press the button again (= 20). • During group playback (step 3), you can use the menu functions accesse\ d by pressing the < m> button. You can also browse through images quickly “Navigating through Images in an Index” ( = 69) and magnify them “Magnifying Images” ( = 71). By choosing [All Images in Group] for “Protecting Images” (= 73), “Erasing Multiple Images at Once” ( = 76), “Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)” (= 133), or “Adding Images to a Photobook” ( = 135), all images in the group can be manipulated at once. • To ungroup images so that they are displayed only as single still images,\ choose MENU ( = 21) ► [1] tab ► [Group Images] ► [Off]. However, grouped images cannot be ungrouped during individual playback. • Simultaneous display in [ ] mode as described in step 2 of “Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot (Creative Shot)” (= 43) is only shown immediately after you shoot. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index