Off; Shooting With The Fe Lock; Other Settings; Changing The Compression Ratio (Image Quality) - Canon PowerShot SX400 IS User Manual

● In [ ] 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 ( = 60).
● In [ ] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main
subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.

Off

For shooting without the flash.
● If a blinking [
button halfway in camera-shake inducing, low-light conditions,
mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.

Shooting with the FE Lock

Just as with the AE lock ( = 50), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots.
● FE: Flash Exposure
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] icon is displayed when you press the shutter
Still Images Movies
1
Lift the flash and set the flash to [ ]
(= 58).
2
Lock the flash exposure.
● Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with
the exposure locked. With the shutter button
pressed halfway, press the [ ] button.
● The flash fires, and when [ ] is displayed,
the flash output level is retained.
● To unlock FE, release the shutter button
and press the [ ] button again. In this
case, [ ] is no longer displayed.
3
Compose the shot and shoot.

Other Settings

Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)

Choose from two compression ratios, [ ] (Super Fine) and [ ] (Fine), as
follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can
fit on a memory card, see "Number of Shots per Memory Card" ( = 115).
● Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the
menu, and choose the desired option
( = 24).
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Still Images Movies
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Index
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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