Canon IXUS 180 - Manual (Page 51)

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Wi-Fi Functions
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Still Images
Changing the Focus Setting
You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on
subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. Instead,
you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button
halfway.
z z Press the [ ] button, choose
[Continuous AF] on the [ ] tab, and then
choose [Off] ( = 21 ).
On
Helps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because the camera
constantly focuses on subjects until you press the shutter button halfway.
Off Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus constantly.
Flash
Still Images
Changing the Flash Mode
You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on
the flash range, see “Camera” ( = 135 ).
z z Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ]
buttons to choose a flash mode, and then
press the [ ] button.
z z The option you configured is now
displayed.
[ ] Auto
Fires automatically in low-light conditions.
[ ] On
Fires for each shot.
[ ] Slow Synchro
Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a
slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.
• In [ ] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures
to keep it still and prevent camera shake.
• In [ ] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject
does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.
• Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure
the camera ( = 54 ).