User manual CANON POWERSHOT SX210 IS

[. . . ] Camera User Guide ENGLISH · Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. · Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-5L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU STEREO AV CABLE AVC-DC400ST Wrist Strap WS-DC9 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty System Booklet Using the Manuals Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk. · Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features to shoot more challenging photos. [. . . ] Only meters within the (Spot AE Point frame) that appears at Spot the center of the screen. Evaluative 86 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus. Choose f. Press the q button, then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose f, then press the m button. and the MF indicator appear. Focus roughly. The side bar shows your focal point and a distance display. While looking at the magnified area, turn the  dial to find an approximate focus. Fine tuning the focus. If you press the shutter button halfway, you can fine tune the focus (Safety MF). · You cannot change the AF frame setting or size while focusing manually (pp. If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel Manual focus mode first. · In order to focus accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod. 80), you will be able to focus but the magnified area will not display. · If [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [Off] in the 4 tab, the magnified display will not be available. · If [Safety MF] is set to [Off] in the 4 tab, you will not be able to fine tune the focus even if you press the shutter button. 87 Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for "Auto Exposure" Lock the exposure. Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the o button, will disappear and the AE will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot. Program Shift If you lock the exposure and turn the  dial, you can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination. Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock, you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for "Flash Exposure". Make sure the flash is raised and choose h (p. Lock the exposure. Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. 88 Shooting with Slow Synchro The flash will fire and when appears, the flash output will be retained. If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the o button, will disappear and the FE will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot. Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach. Choose . . . . After checking if the flash is raised (p. 71) and pressing the r button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose . . . , then press the m button. will appear on the screen. Shoot. Even if the flash fires, ensure that the subject does not move until the shutter sound ends. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. 152). 89 Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set. Make the setting. Turn the  dial to set the shutter speed. Shoot. Available Shutter Speeds 15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500, 1/3200 · 2" indicates 2 seconds, 0"3 indicates 0. 3 second and 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. [. . . ] 148 Date and Time Date/Time 176 Index Flash Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Format Memory Cards, Formatting Formatting (Memory Card) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 LCD monitor Screen Low level formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 51 Memory Card Card Menu Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]