Canon S120 Owners Manual

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Common Camera 
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Advanced Guide
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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
Shooting in Monochrome
Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects 
(Creative Filters)” (=  56) and choose 
[].
2 Choose a color tone.
zzTurn the  ring to choose a color tone.
zzA preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
B/W Black and white shots.
Sepia Sepia tone shots.
Blue Blue and white shots.
Special Modes for Other Purposes
Still Images
Auto Shooting after Face Detection  
(Smart Shutter)
Auto Shooting after Smile DetectionThe camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without yo\
u 
pressing the shutter button.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow	steps	1	–	2	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  54) and choose [], and then 
press the  button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [], and then press 
the  button.
zzThe camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Smile Detection on] is 
displayed.
2 Aim the camera at a person.
zzEach time the camera detects a smile, it 
will shoot after the lamp lights up.
zzTo pause smile detection, press the < q> 
button. Press the  button again to 
resume detection.
•	 Switch
	to	another	mode	when	you	finish	shooting,	or	the	camera	will	continue shooting each time a smile is detected.  
						

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Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
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Appendix
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P Mode
•	 You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button.
•	 The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face the camera a\
nd 
open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are visible.
•	 To change the number of shots, press the < o> buttons after choosing 
[
] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (=  50)	is	only	available	for	the	final	shot.
•	 You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [
] in steps 1 – 2 of 
“Specific	Scenes”	( =  54), touching [] to access the setting screen, 
touching [], and then touching the same option or [].
Still Images
Using the Wink Self-TimerAim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down\
. 
The camera will shoot about two seconds after a wink is detected.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow	steps	1	–	2	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  54) and choose [], and then 
press the  button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [], and then press 
the  button.
2 Compose the shot and press 
the shutter button halfway.
zzOn the screen, touch the face of the 
person who will wink to choose it (Touch 
AF), and then press the shutter button 
halfway.
zzMake sure a green frame is displayed 
around the face of the person who will 
wink.
3 Press the shutter button all the 
way down.
zzThe camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Wink to take picture] is 
displayed.
zzThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound 
is played.
4 Face the camera and wink.
zzThe camera will shoot about two seconds 
after detecting a wink by the person 
whose face is inside the frame.
zzTo cancel shooting after you have 
triggered the self-timer, press the 
 button.
•	 If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately.
•	 Winking may not be detected if eyes are obscured by hair, a hat, or glasses.
•	 Closing and opening both eyes at once will also be detected as a wink.
•	 If winking is not detected, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later\
.
•	 To change the number of shots, press the < o> buttons after choosing 
[
] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (=  50)	is	only	available	for	the	final	shot.
•	 If no one is in the shooting area when the shutter button is pressed all\
 the way 
down, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shooting area and \
winks.
•	 You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [
] in steps 1 – 2 of 
“Specific	Scenes”	( =  54), touching [] to access the setting screen, 
touching [], and then touching the same option or [].  
						

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Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic Guide
P Mode
Still Images
Using the Face Self-TimerThe camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of\
 
another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting are\
a 
(=
  83). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar 
shots.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow	steps	1	–	2	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  54) and choose [], and then 
press the  button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [], and then press 
the  button.
2 Compose the shot and press 
the shutter button halfway.
zzMake sure a green frame is displayed 
around the face you focus on and white 
frames around other faces.
3 Press the shutter button all the 
way down.
zzThe camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Look straight at camera to 
start count down] is displayed.
zzThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound 
is played.
4 Join the subjects in the 
shooting area and look at the 
camera.
zzAfter the camera detects a new face, the 
lamp blinking and self-timer sound will 
speed
	up.	(When	the	flash	fires,	the	lamp	will remain lit.) About two seconds later, 
the camera will shoot.
zzTo cancel shooting after you have 
triggered the self-timer, press the 
 button.
•	 Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shoot\
ing area, 
the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later.
•	 To change the number of shots, press the < o> buttons after choosing 
[
] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (=  50)	is	only	available	for	the	final	shot.
•	 You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [
] in steps 1 – 2 of 
“Specific	Scenes”	( =  54), touching [] to access the setting screen, 
touching [], and then touching the same option or [].  
						

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Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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P Mode
Shooting Starr y Skies (Star)
Still Images
Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies  
(Star Nightscape)
Capture impressive shots of starry skies above night scenes. Starlight i\
n the 
image is automatically enhanced, making starry skies look beautiful.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow	steps	1	–	2	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  54) and choose [], and then 
press the  button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [], and then press 
the  button.
2 Secure the camera.
zzMount the camera on a tripod or take 
other measures to keep it still and 
prevent camera shake.
3 Shoot.
•	 Optical zoom is set to maximum wide angle and cannot be adjusted.
•	 Under some shooting conditions, images may not look as expected.
•	 There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processe\
s 
and combines the images.
•	 To disable image processing that makes stars more prominent, choose MENU \
►
	[4]	tab	►	[Star	Emphasis]	►	[Off].
•	 Set [Night Display] to [On] (

=
  92) in this mode.
•	 Switch to manual focus mode ( =  80) to more accurately specify the focal 
position before shooting.
•	 This mode can correct white balance and match the effect of using a 
commercially
	available	color-compensating	filter	(=  77).
Still Images
Shooting Star Trails (Star Trails)Streaks created by the movement of stars through the sky are recorded in\
 a 
single image. After determining the shutter speed and number of shots, the 
camera shoots continuously. Each shooting session lasts up to about 
1.5
 hours, and many shots are taken. Check the battery level and memory 
card space in advance.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow	steps	1	–	2	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  54) and choose [], and then 
press the  button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [], and then press 
the  button.
2 Specify the duration of the 
shooting session.
zzTurn the  ring to choose the shooting 
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3 Secure the camera.
zzMount the camera on a tripod or take 
other measures to keep it still.
4 Shoot.
zzPress the shutter button all the way 
down.	[Busy]	is	displayed	briefly,	and	then shooting begins.
zzDo not disturb the camera while shooting.
zzTo cancel shooting, press the shutter 
button all the way down again.
•	 If the camera runs out of battery power, shooting stops and a 
composite image created from the images up to that point is saved.
•	 Optical zoom is set to maximum wide angle and cannot be adjusted.
•	 There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processe\
s 
and combines the images.
•	 Set [Night Display] to [On] (=
  92) in this mode.
•	 Switch to manual focus mode ( =  80) to more accurately specify the focal 
position before shooting.
•	 This mode can correct white balance and match the effect of using a 
commercially
	available	color-compensating	filter	(=  77).
Movies
Shooting Movies of Star Movement  
(Star Time-Lapse Movie)
Still	images	are	captured	continuously	over	a	specified	duration	and	combined to create a movie. The camera shoots once each minute, and no 
sound is recorded.
Stars
	move	quickly	during	playback,	so	you	can	view	their	movement	in a short time. Each shooting session lasts up to about two hours, and \
many shots are taken. Check the battery level and memory card space in 
advance.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow	steps	1	–	2	in	“Specific	Scenes”	(=  54) and choose [], and then 
press the  button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [], and then press 
the  button.
2 Specify the duration of the 
shooting session.
zzTurn the  ring to choose the shooting 
duration.
3 Secure the camera.
zzMount the camera on a tripod or take 
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4 Check the brightness.
zzPress the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot a single still image.
zzSwitch to Playback mode ( =  103) and 
check image brightness.
zzTo adjust the brightness, press the 
 button on the shooting screen and 
change the exposure level by turning the 
 dial. Check brightness again by 
taking another shot.
5 Shoot.
zzPress the movie button. [Busy] is 
displayed	briefly,	and	then	shooting	begins.
zzDo not disturb the camera while shooting.
zzTo cancel shooting, press the movie 
button again.
zzThe camera operates in Eco mode 
(=  159) while shooting.
Estimated Shooting and Playback Times
Session Time Playback Time
[120'] Approx. 8 sec.
[90'] Approx. 6 sec.
[60'] Approx. 4 sec.
•	If the camera runs out of battery power or memory card space, 
shooting stops and a movie created from the images up to that point 
is saved.
•	 Maximum available shooting duration varies depending on free 
space on the memory card.
•	 Optical zoom is set to maximum wide angle and cannot be adjusted.
•	 There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processe\
s 
the images.
•	 To
	save	each	shot	collected	before	the	movie	is	created,	choose	MENU	►	[4]	tab	►	[Save	Stills]	►	[On].	Note	that	these	individual	images	are	managed	as	a	single	group,	and	during	playback,	only	the	first	image	is	displayed. To indicate that the image is part of a group, [] is displayed 
in the upper left of the screen. If you erase a grouped image ( =  11 8), all 
images in the group are also erased. Be careful when erasing images.
•	 Set [Night Display] to [On] (=
  92) in this mode.
•	 Switch to manual focus mode ( =  80) to more accurately specify the focal 
position before shooting.
•	 This mode can correct white balance and match the effect of using a 
commercially
	available	color-compensating	filter	(=  77).  
						

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2 Adjust the exposure.
zzTurn the  dial to adjust the exposure, 
as you watch the screen.
3 Shoot ( =  67).
Movies
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies
You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Not\
e 
that sound is not recorded.
1 Choose [].
zzSet the mode dial to [E].
zzPress the  button, choose [E] 
in the menu, and then choose [] 
(=  24).
2 Choose a frame rate.
zzPress the  button, choose [] 
in the menu, and choose the desired 
frame rate (=
  24).
zzThe	option	you	configured	is	now	displayed.
Movies
Shooting Various Movies
Shooting Movies in [ E] Mode
1 Enter [E] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [E].
zzBlack bars are displayed on the top and 
bottom edges of the screen, and the 
subject is slightly enlarged. The black 
bars indicate image areas not recorded.
2	 Configure	the	settings	to	suit	the movie (=  193 – 202).
3 Shoot.
zzPress the movie button.
zzTo stop movie recording, press the movie 
button again.
Movies
Locking or Changing Image Brightness before ShootingBefore shooting, you can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3-stop 
increments within a range of –3 to +3.
1 Lock the exposure.
zzPress the  button to lock the 
exposure. The exposure shift bar is 
displayed.
zzTo unlock the exposure, press the < o> 
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3 Shoot ( =  67).
Frame Rate Image Quality Playback Time  
(For a 30-sec. Clip)
 240 fps  (320 x 240)
Approx. 4 min.
 120 fps (640 x 480)
Approx. 2 min.
•	Zooming is not available during recording, even if you move the 
zoom lever.
•	 Focus, exposure, and color are determined when you press the 
movie button.
•	 When you play the movie ( =  104), it will be played back in slow motion.
•	 You can change the playback speed of movies by using the software 
(=
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P Mode
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
•	 Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set \
to [ G] mode.
•	 [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 
(=
  193 – 202).
4
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) ............... 70
Image Brightness (Exposure)
 ...............
 ..........70
Adjusting Image Brightness  
(Exposure Compensation) .................................... 70
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure  
(AE Lock)
 .............................................................. 71
Changing the Metering Method ............................. 71
Changing the ISO Speed ...................................... 72
Changing the Noise Reduction Level  
(High ISO NR)
 ....................................................... 73
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting) ........... 74
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) .............. 74
Using the ND Filter ................................................ 75
Color and Continuous Shooting ................ .....76Adjusting White Balance ....................................... 76
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ............ 78
Continuous Shooting ............................................. 79Shooting Range and Focusing ............... ........80Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) ................................. 80
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode ........................... 80
Digital 
Tele-Converter
 ............................................ 82
Changing the AF Frame Mode .............................. 82
Changing the Focus Setting .................................. 84
Choosing a Person to Focus On (Face Select) ..... 85
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch 

AF)
 .........86
Shooting with the AF Lock ..................................... 87
Flash .................................................................. 87Changing the Flash Mode .....................................87
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation ....... 88
Shooting with the FE Lock .................................... 89
Changing the Flash T

iming
 ................................... 89Shooting RAW Images ..................................... 90
Other Settings
 ...............
 ...................................91
Changing the Compression Ratio  
(Image Quality) ...................................................... 91
Changing the IS Mode Settings ............................ 91
Switching the Color of Shooting-Screen 
Information
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P Mode
Still ImagesMovies
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)
You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting \
style.
1 Enter [G] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [G].
2 Customize the settings as 
desired (=  70 – 92), 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 (=  72)	or	activating	the	flash	(if	subjects	are dark, =  87),	which	may	enable	adequate	exposure.
•	 Movies can be recorded in [ G] mode as well, by pressing the movie button. 
However, some FUNC. (
=
  24) and MENU (=  25) settings may be 
automatically adjusted for movie recording.
•	 For details on the shooting range in [ G] mode, see “Shooting Range” 
(=
  206).
Image Brightness (Exposure)
Still ImagesMovies
Adjusting Image Brightness  
(Exposure Compensation)
The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop 
increments, in a range of –3 to +3.
zzPress the  button. As you watch 
the screen, turn the  dial to adjust 
brightness, and then press the < o> 
button
	again	when	finished.
zzThe	correction	level	you	specified	is	now	displayed.
•	 You can also adjust the correction level by touching the right edge of th\
e 
screen while turning the < y> ring (=  98).