Canon S120 Owners Manual

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Cover 
Before Use
Common Camera 
Operations
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / 
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Customizing Camera Operation
Customize shooting functions on the MENU [ 4] tab (=  25) as follows.
For instructions on menu functions, see “Using Menus” ( =  25).
Still Images
Deactivating the AF-Assist Beam
You can deactivate the lamp that...

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Before Use
Common Camera 
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / 
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Changing the Screen Displayed after ShotsChange the way images are displayed after shots as follows.
1 Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], 
[4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] 
(=
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2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to...

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Before Use
Common Camera 
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / 
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Other Shooting Modes
Shoot	more	effectively	in	various	scenes,	and	take	shots	enhanced	with	unique	image	effects	or	
captured using special functions
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Specific	Scenes ................................................ 54
Image Effects (Creative...

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Before Use
Common Camera 
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / 
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Specific Scenes
Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will 
automatically	configure	the	settings	for	optimal	shots.
1 Enter [K] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [K].
2 Choose a shooting mode.
zzPress the  button, choose [I] in the...

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Before Use
Common Camera 
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / 
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Still ImagesMovies
 t Shoot	fireworks	(Fireworks)
zzVivid	shots	of	fireworks.
•	 Subjects appear larger in [
] mode compared to other modes.
•	 In [] and [S] modes, shots may look grainy because the ISO 
speed (=  72) is increased to suit the...

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Before Use
Common Camera 
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / 
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Image Effects (Creative Filters)
Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.
1 Enter [] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [].
2 Choose a shooting mode.
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and then choose a shooting 
mode (=
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3...

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Common Camera 
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / 
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
•	 Excessive camera shake or certain shooting conditions may prevent 
you from obtaining the desired results.
•	 If excessive camera shake interferes with shooting, mount the camera on \
a tripod or take other measures to keep it still....

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Common Camera 
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / 
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Still Images
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect  
(Fish-Eye Effect)
Shoot	with	the	distorting	effect	of	a	fish-eye	lens.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects 
(Creative Filters)” (=  56) and choose 
[].
2 Choose an effect level....

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Before Use
Common Camera 
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / 
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time  
(for One-Minute Clips)
Speed Playback Time
Approx. 12 sec.
Approx. 6 sec.
Approx. 3 sec.
•	The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the 
zoom before shooting.
•	 Try
	taking	some...

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Common Camera 
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / 
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Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Still Images
Making Subjects Stand Out  
(Background Defocus)
Two consecutive images are captured each time you shoot and processed 
into a single image, so that the subject stands out against a blurred 
background.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow steps 1 –...