Special modes for other purposes, Using the face self-timer – Canon PowerShot SX170 IS User Manual
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Cover
Before Use
Common Camera
Operations
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
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Index
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Tv, Av, and M
Mode
Still Images
Movies
P Shoot with snowy backgrounds
(Snow)
z
z
Bright, natural-colored shots of people
against snowy backgrounds.
Still Images
Movies
t
Shoot fireworks (Fireworks)
z
z
Vivid shots of fireworks.
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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 (
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[
] mode resolution is [
] (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed.
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In [
t] mode, although no frames are displayed when you press the shutter
button halfway, optimal focus is still determined.
Special Modes for Other Purposes
Still Images
Using the Face Self-Timer
The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of
another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area
(
). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar
shots.
1
Choose [
].
z
z
Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes”
(
) and choose [
].
2
Compose the shot and press
the shutter button halfway.
z
z
Make 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.
z
z
The camera now enters shooting standby
mode, and [Look straight at camera to
start count down] is displayed.
z
z
The lamp blinks and the self-timer sound
is played.