Canon IXUS 125 HS User Manual

Camera User GuideENGLISH• Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions.• This guide will familiarize you with how to use t

10• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.• T

Special Modes for Other Purposes100You can shoot a series of shots in rapid succession by holding the shutter button all the way down. For details on

Special Modes for Other Purposes101• Grouped images can be played back individually (p. 132) and ungrouped (p. 133).• Protecting (p. 139) a grouped im

Special Modes for Other Purposes102Shoot a large subject by taking multiple shots at various positions, and then use the included software to combine

103You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion.Note that sound is not recorded.Choose . Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choo

Shooting Various Movies104Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage iFrame mo

105G mode• Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera in G mode, with the modeswitch set to 4.• G: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure• Before using a

106You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style.Enter G mode. Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose G.Customize th

107The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of –2 to +2.Press the o button. As you watch the screen

Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)108Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. Press the

Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)109Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and

Safety Precautions11• Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with

110By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. Press the m button, choose in the m

Color and Continuous Shooting111For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where y

Color and Continuous Shooting112Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia or black and white. Press the m button, choos

Color and Continuous Shooting113Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range o

Shooting Range and Focusing114To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to e. For details on the focusing range, see “Specifica

Shooting Range and Focusing115To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to u. For details on the focusing range, see “Specifications”

Shooting Range and Focusing116Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. Press the n button, choose [AF Frame]

Shooting Range and Focusing117Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows.Choose [Tracking AF]. Follow the steps in “Changing the AF Frame

Shooting Range and Focusing118Shoot. Press the shutter button halfway. changes to a blue , which follows the subject as the camera continues to ad

Shooting Range and Focusing119As long as you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can recompose shots as ne

Safety Precautions12• In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust

Shooting Range and Focusing120The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger

121You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (see “Specifications” (p. 32)). Press the r button, p

Flash122Just as with the AE lock (p. 107), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots.Set the flash to h (p. 121).Lock the flash exposure. Aim the

123Choose from two compression ratios, as follows: (Super Fine), (Fine). For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a m

Other Settings124Powered IS reduces slow camera shake that may occur when recording telephoto movies. However, this option may not produce the expecte

125Playback Mode• To prepare the camera for these operations, press the 1 button to enterPlayback mode.Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or ed

126After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows.Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Your last shot is displayed

Viewing127Play movies. To start playback, press the m button, press the op buttons to choose , and then press the m button again.Adjust the volume.

Viewing128Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 206

Viewing129To check the focus of your shots, you can magnify the area of the image that was in the AF frame at the time of shooting.Access Focus Check.

13Prepare for shooting as follows. Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop

130By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for.Display images in an index. Move the zoom lever tow

Browsing and Filtering Images131Choose a search condition. Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose a condition (p. 41).View the image se

Browsing and Filtering Images132Movies created in mode (p. 95) can be viewed by date.Choose a movie. Press the m button, choose in the menu, and

Editing Face ID Information133View individual images in the group. Pressing the qr buttons will display only images in the group. To cancel group pl

Editing Face ID Information134Choose an image. Follow the procedure on p. 127 to choose an image, and then press the m button. An orange frame is di

135Magnify an image. Moving the zoom lever toward k will zoom in and magnify the image, and is displayed. You can magnify images up to about 10x by

Image Viewing Options136Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three seconds.Choose a slidesh

Image Viewing Options137You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions between images and the display duration of each image.

Image Viewing Options138Choose an image. Press the opqr buttons to choose the image you want to view next. Your chosen image is displayed in the cen

139Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (p. 143). Press the m button, and then choose : in the menu (p. 41). [Protect

Initial Preparations14Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sol

Protecting Images140Choose [Select]. Following step 2 on p. 139, choose [Select] and press the m button.Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to cho

Protecting Images141Choose [Select Range]. Following step 2 on p. 139, choose [Select Range] and press the m button.Choose a starting image. Press t

Protecting Images142Protect the images. Press the p button to choose [Protect], and then press the m button.Choose [Select All Images]. Following st

143You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.Choose an image to erase. Pr

Erasing Images144Choose [Select]. Following step 2 on p. 143, choose [Select] and press the m button.Choose an image. Once you follow step 2 on p. 1

Erasing Images145Choose [Select All Images]. Following step 2 on p. 143, choose [Select All Images] and press the m button.Erase the images. Press t

146Change the orientation of images and save them as follows.Choose \. Press the m button, and then choose \ in the menu (p. 41).Rotate the image. P

Rotating Images147Follow these steps to deactivate automatic rotation by the camera, which rotates images shot in vertical orientation so they are dis

148You can tag images as favorites and assign them to My Category (p. 149). By choosing a category in image search, you can restrict the following ope

Image Categories149Finish the setup process. Press the n button. A confirmation message is displayed. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then

Initial Preparations15Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately).Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card forma

Image Categories150Finish the setup process. Press the n button. A confirmation message is displayed. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then

Image Categories151Choose a category. Press the op buttons to choose a category, and then press the m button. is displayed. To cancel selection, p

152Save a copy of images at a lower resolution.Choose [Resize]. Press the n button, and then choose [Resize] on the 1 tab (p. 42).Choose an image. P

Editing Still Images153You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file.Choose [Trimming]. Press the n button, and then choose

Editing Still Images154You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate file. For details on each option, see p. 112.Choose [M

Editing Still Images155Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightnes

Editing Still Images156Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the corrected image as a separate file.Choose [Red-Eye Correcti

157You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end.Choose *. Following steps 1 – 3 on pp. 126 – 127, choose * and press the m

Editing Movies158Save the edited movie. Press the op buttons to choose , and then press the m button. Press the qr buttons to choose [New File], an

159Setting MenuCustomize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience6

Initial Preparations16Insert the memory card. Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position. Make sure the memory

160Functions can be configured on the 3 tab. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience (p. 42).Silence camera sounds and m

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions161Customize camera operating sounds as follows. Choose [Sound Options], and then press the m button. Choose an item

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions162Adjust screen brightness as follows. Choose [LCD Brightness], and then press the qr buttons to adjust the brightne

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions163Access the [Start-up Image] screen in Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Following the steps on p. 162, choose [2

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions164Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera.F

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions165Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly,

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions166Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot t

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions167Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as ne

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions168To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you travel abroad, simply register the des

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions169Adjust the date and time as follows.Access the [Date/Time] screen. Choose [Date/Time], and then press the m button

Initial Preparations17A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on. Be sure to specify the date and time,

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions170If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings.Access the [Reset All] screen. Choos

171AccessoriesUse included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories

172• Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of useCharged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used.You can ea

173The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available.Batter

Optional Accessories174Waterproof Case WP-DC330L For underwater photography at depths of up to 3 meters (9.8 ft.). Also useful for shooting in the ra

175By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV.For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer t

Using Optional Accessories176Turn the camera on. Press the 1 button to turn the camera on. Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Noth

Using Optional Accessories177Display images. Follow steps 3 – 4 on pp. 175 – 176 to display images.Connecting the camera to an HDMI CEC-compatible TV

Using Optional Accessories178Control the camera with the TV remote. Press the qr buttons on the remote to browse images. To display the camera contr

Using Optional Accessories179Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery l

Initial Preparations18Adjust the date and time as follows.Access the camera menu. Press the n button.Choose [Date/Time]. Move the zoom lever to choo

Using Optional Accessories180 Insert one end of the power cord into the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into a power outlet. Turn

181Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare ord

Printing Images182Access the printing screen. Press the m button, choose c, and press the m button again.Print the image. Press the op buttons to ch

Printing Images183Access the printing screen. Follow steps 1 – 6 on pp. 181 – 182 to access the screen at left.Configure the settings. Press the op

Printing Images184By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image.Choose [Trimming]. After followi

Printing Images185Choose [Paper Settings]. After following step 1 on p. 183 to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the m bu

Printing Images186Choose [ID Photo]. Following steps 1 – 4 on p. 185, choose [ID Photo] and press the m button.Choose the long and short side length.

Printing Images187Access the printing screen. Follow steps 1 – 6 on pp. 181 – 182 to choose a movie. The screen at left is displayed.Choose a printin

Printing Images188Batch printing (p. 191) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on

Printing Images189Print TypeStandard One image is printed per sheet.IndexSmaller versions of multiple images are printed per sheet.Both Both standard

Initial Preparations19The display language can be changed as needed.Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button.Access the setting screen. Press and hol

Printing Images190Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. Press the n button, choose [Select Images & Qty.] on the 2 tab, and then press the m button.

Printing Images191Configure the print settings. Press the op buttons to choose [Order], and then press the m button.Choose [Select All Images]. Foll

Printing Images192Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the included software o

Printing Images193Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button. is displayed. To remove the image from th

194Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted (p. 3).Inserting a prepared Eye-Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer

Using an Eye-Fi Card195Check the access point SSID used by the Eye-Fi card or the connection status, as needed. Press the n button, choose [Eye-Fi Se

196

197AppendixHelpful information when using the camera8

198If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer

Troubleshooting199 is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (p. 58).• Set [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 123).• Set the flash mode to h

2Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer.• A memory card is not inclu

20Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them.For fully automatic selection of the optimal setti

Troubleshooting200Subjects are affected by red-eye (p. 73).• Set [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 79) to activate the red-eye reduction lamp (p. 4) in flash

Handling Precautions201• There may be brief interruptions when playing movies copied to memory cards that have slow read speeds.• When movies are play

202If an error message is displayed, respond as follows.No memory card• The memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way. Reinsert the memory card

On-Screen Messages203Exceeded selection limit• More than 998 images were selected for Print List (p. 188) or Photobook Set-up (p. 192). Choose 998 ima

204On-Screen InformationShooting (Information Display)Battery level (p. 205)Camera orientation*White balance (p. 110)My Colors (p. 112)Drive mode (pp.

On-Screen Information205* : Regular orientation, : Held verticallyThe camera detects the shooting orientation and adjusts settings for optimal shots.

On-Screen Information206Playback (Detailed Information Display)Movies (pp. 46, 126), High-speed burst (p. 100), Print list (p. 188)My Category (p. 149

On-Screen Information207* Displays the frame approx. 4 sec. before or after the current frame.Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (p. 126)Exit

208Functions and Menu TablesFunctions Available in Each Shooting ModeShooting ModeA4GFunctionExposure Compensation (p. 107) – AE Lock/FE Lock*1

Functions and Menu Tables2094T Y S P N x v –– –  –––––––––––– – ––– – ––         –  –––– –––––

Trying the Camera Out21Shoot.Shooting Still ImagesFocus. Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and A

Functions and Menu Tables210FUNC. MenuShooting ModeA4GFunctionMetering Method (p. 108)–  –––––My Colors (p. 112)*1*1*2–  ––Whit

Functions and Menu Tables2114T Y S P N x v    –––––––––– – ––– – ––    –––––––––– – –––     – 

Functions and Menu Tables2124 Shooting MenuShooting ModeA4GFunctionAF Frame (p. 116)Face AiAF*1Tracking AF *2  –  ––––Center –  ––––AF Fr

Functions and Menu Tables2134T Y S P N x v ––  –  –  –  ––––   ––– –  –  –  –  –  ––  

Functions and Menu Tables2143 Set up MenuItem Ref. Page Item Ref. PageMute p. 160 Lens Retract p. 166Volume p. 160 Power Saving pp. 38, 167Sound Optio

Functions and Menu Tables2152 Print MenuItem Ref. Page Item Ref. PagePrint – Select All Images p. 191Select Images & Qty. p. 190 Clear All Selecti

216AAC adapter kit... 173, 179Accessories... 173AE lock ...

Index217GGrid lines ...76HHandheld nightscene (shooting mode)... 82High-speed burst (shooting mode)

Index218Soft focus (shooting mode) ... 90SoftwareDIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2Installation ...

219Trademark Acknowledgments• The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.• HDMI, t

Trying the Camera Out22 Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. Frames displayed around an

CEL-SS3KA210 © CANON INC. 2012Disclaimer• Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of

Trying the Camera Out23 To access Scroll Display mode, press and hold the qr buttons for at least one second. In this mode, press the qr buttons to b

Trying the Camera Out24You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.Choose an

25The software and the manuals on the included CD-ROMs are introduced below, with instructions for installation, saving images to a computer, and usin

Included Software, Manuals26The included software can be used on the following computers.Windows* In Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later

Included Software, Manuals27Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.Using the software auto update function, you can up

Included Software, Manuals28 Insert the larger plug of the interface cable in the computer’s USB port. For details about USB connections on the compu

Included Software, Manuals29Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.Connect the camera to the computer. Follow step 3

Preliminary Notes and Legal Information3This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an i

Included Software, Manuals30Save the images to the computer. Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. Images

31* Also available for purchase separately.AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.This product is designed to achieve excellent pe

32SpecificationsCamera Effective Pixels Approx. 16.1 million pixelsLens Focal Length5x zoom: 4.3 (W) – 21.5 (T) mm(35mm film equivalent: 24 (W) – 120

Specifications33*1 Time under default camera settings, when normal operations are performed, such as shooting, pausing, turning the camera on and off,

Specifications34*1 Approx. 27 min. 39 sec. for iFrame movies (see p. 104).*2 Approx. 1 hr. 51 min. 37 sec. for iFrame movies (see p. 104).• These valu

Specifications35• All data is based on tests by Canon.• Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. Shutter SpeedA mode,

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37Camera BasicsBasic camera operations and features1

38Shooting Mode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. To turn the camera off, press the ON/OFF button again.Playba

39To ensure your shots are in focus, always press the shutter button lightly (halfway) initially. Once the subject is in focus, press the button all t

4• : Important information you should know• : Notes and tips for expert camera use• (p. xx): Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” rep

40Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 204.Shootin

41Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows.Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (pp. 210 –

42Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting (4), playback (1

43The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 5) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status.You can check the current time. Press and hold th

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45Smart Auto ModeConvenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting2

46For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.Turn the

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode47Shoot.Shooting Still ImagesFocus. Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode48Shooting MoviesStart shooting. Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displaye

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode49Still Images/Movies• To restore camera sound if you have accidentally deactivated it (by holding the p button down while

Part Names and Conventions in This Guide5• In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and switches on which they appe

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode50Movies• The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly over an extended period. This does not indicate damage

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode51In A mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are a

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode52• The background color of , , , , and is dark blue, and the background color of is orange.• When shooting movies,

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode53Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the foll

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode54A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at.• A white frame is displa

55When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 20x enlargement.Move the zoom lever towar

Common, Convenient Features56With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 second

Common, Convenient Features57This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is un

Common, Convenient Features58Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows.Configure the setting. Press the r button, press the qr but

Common, Convenient Features59The camera can add the shooting date and time to images in the lower-right corner. However, note that these cannot be rem

6Package Contents ...2Compatible Memory Cards ...2Preliminary Notes and Legal Information...

Common, Convenient Features60Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows.Specify Tracking AF. Press the o button. is displayed in the cen

61If 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

Using Face ID62 Choose [Add to Registry], and then choose [Add a New Face].Register face information. Aim the camera so that the face of the person

Using Face ID63 The [Edit Profile] screen is displayed.Enter a name. Press the m button. Press the opqr buttons to choose a character, and then pre

Using Face ID64Continue registering face information. To register up to 4 more points of face information (expressions or angles), repeat steps 2 – 3

Using Face ID65If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will prioritize that person as the main subject, and optimize focus, brightness, and

Using Face ID66Access the [Check/Edit Info] screen. Following step 1 on p. 61, choose [Check/Edit Info] and press the m button.Choose a person to che

Using Face ID67Input changes. Press the op buttons to choose an item, and follow steps 4 – 5 on p. 63 to input changes.You can overwrite existing fac

Using Face ID68Access the face info screen. Read the message that displays, press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button. The fa

Using Face ID69Choose the name of the person whose face info you want to erase. Press the opqr buttons to choose the name of the person whose face in

Contents7Using an Eye-Fi Card... 1948Appendix...197Troubleshooting ... 198Handling Pre

Using Face ID70Choose the name of the person whose info you want to erase. Press the opqr buttons to choose the name of a person to erase, and then p

71Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows.Configure the setting. Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the

Image Customization Features72Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fi

Image Customization Features73Red-eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows.Access the [Flash Settings] scree

Image Customization Features74In shots of evening scenes with subjects illuminated by mercury lamps, the subjects or background may appear to have a g

Image Customization Features753 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that w

76Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting.Configure the setting. Press the n button, choose [G

Helpful Shooting Features77You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway to enlarge the image area in the AF frame.Configure the sett

Helpful Shooting Features78 is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes.Choose . Press the m button, choose in the

79Customize shooting functions on the 4 tab of the menu as follows.For instructions on menu functions, see “n Menu” (p. 42).You can deactivate the lam

84 Shoot Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ... 46 Focus on faces ...

Customizing Camera Operation80Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows.Configure the setting. Press the n button, choose [Review]

81Other Shooting ModesShoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions3

82Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots.Enter 4 mode. Set the mode sw

Specific Scenes83Shoot under low light (Low Light) Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions.S Shoot under water

Specific Scenes84White balance can be manually corrected in S mode (p. 83). This adjustment can match the effect of using a commercially available col

Specific Scenes85You can apply a smoothening effect when shooting images of people. The effect level and color ([Lighter Skin Tone], [Darker Skin Tone

86Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.Choose a shooting mode. Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 to choose a shooting mode.Shoot. Shoot in vivi

Applying Special Effects87Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.Choose . Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose .Choose an effect leve

Applying Special Effects88Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area.You can also make movies

Applying Special Effects89This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the ove

Contents: Basic Operations91 View View images (Playback Mode) ... 126 Automatic playback (Slideshow)

Applying Special Effects90This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter is attached to the camera. You can adjust the effect leve

Applying Special Effects91Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.Choose . Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose .Choose a color

Applying Special Effects92Choose a single image color to keep and change other colors to black and white.Choose T. Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and ch

Applying Special Effects93You can replace one image color with another before shooting. Note that only one color can be replaced.Choose Y. Follow ste

Applying Special Effects94Specify the new color. Position the center frame over the new color, and then press the r button. The specified color is r

95You can make a short movie of a day just by shooting still images.Before each shot, the camera will automatically record a movie clip of the scene.

Special Modes for Other Purposes96The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without you pressing the shutter button.Choose . Foll

Special Modes for Other Purposes97Aim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down. The camera will shoot about two seconds af

Special Modes for Other Purposes98The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) h

Special Modes for Other Purposes99Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or tak