Canon PowerShot S120 User 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
Still Images
Movies
t
Shoot fireworks (Fireworks)
z
z
Vivid shots of fireworks.
•
Subjects appear larger in [
] mode compared to other modes.
•
In [
] and [
S] modes, shots may look grainy because the ISO
speed (
) is increased to suit the shooting conditions.
•
Because the camera will shoot continuously in [
] mode, hold it
steady while shooting.
•
In [
] mode, excessive camera shake or certain shooting
conditions may prevent you from obtaining the desired results.
•
In [
t] 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 (
•
When you use a tripod for evening scenes, shooting in [
] mode instead
of [
] mode will give better results (
•
In [
t] mode, although no frames are displayed when you press the shutter
button halfway, optimal focus is still determined.
Still Images
Shooting with an Underwater Focusing Range
If focusing is difficult in [
S] mode (
) with a focus range of [
],
using a focus range designed for underwater shooting can ensure optimal
underwater shots.
1
Configure the setting.
z
z
Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
(
) and choose [
S].
z
z
Press the <
q> button, choose the desired
focus range (either press the <
q>
buttons or turn the <
7> dial), and then
press the <
m> button.
2
Shoot.
Focusing Range
Description
Underwater
Macro
Take close-ups of sea life, using the digital zoom for even closer shots.
8 Quick
Avoid missing unexpected underwater shooting opportunities
when shooting subjects some distance away. Especially effective
for moving subjects.
f Manual Focus Focus on subjects manually (
).
) for details on the range of each focus range.
•
In [
] mode, optical zoom is set to maximum wide angle.
•
In [
] mode, use of digital zoom may cause images to appear
).
•
In [
8] mode, subjects at close range may not be in focus. In this
case, try setting the focus range to [
].
•
You can also configure this setting by pressing the <
q> button, touching the
desired focusing range, and then touching it again.