Canon PowerShot SX400 IS User Manual page 6

Changing Image Resolution (Size) ............................................37
Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size
(for 4:3 Images) .....................................................................37
Red-Eye Correction ...................................................................37
Changing Movie Image Quality .................................................38
Helpful Shooting Features ...................................................... 38
Displaying Grid Lines .................................................................38
Magnifying the Area in Focus ....................................................39
Checking for Closed Eyes .........................................................39
Customizing Camera Operation ............................................. 40
Deactivating the AF-Assist Beam ..............................................40
Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp ...............................40
Changing the Image Display Style after Shots ..........................40
Changing the Image Display Period after Shots ...................40
Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots .........................41
3 Other Shooting Modes .............................................. 42
Brightness / Color Customization (Live View Control) ............ 42
Specific Scenes ...................................................................... 43
Applying Special Effects ......................................................... 44
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) ............44
Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) .............45
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time
(for One-Minute Clips) ...........................................................45
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) ...........46
Shooting in Monochrome ...........................................................46
Special Modes for Other Purposes ........................................ 47
Using the Face Self-Timer .........................................................47
Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter) .................................47
4 P Mode ........................................................................ 49
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) ....................................... 49
Image Brightness (Exposure) ................................................. 50
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Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............50
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) ......................50
Changing the Metering Method .................................................51
Changing the ISO Speed ...........................................................51
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) ..................................52
Image Colors .......................................................................... 52
Adjusting White Balance ............................................................52
Custom White Balance ..........................................................53
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ................................53
Custom Color.........................................................................54
Shooting Range and Focusing ............................................... 54
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) .....................................................54
Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) ............................................55
Digital Tele-Converter ................................................................55
Changing the AF Frame Mode ..................................................55
Center ....................................................................................55
Face AiAF ..............................................................................56
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) .....................56
Shooting with Servo AF .........................................................57
Changing the Focus Setting ......................................................57
Shooting with the AF Lock .........................................................58
Flash....................................................................................... 58
Changing the Flash Mode .........................................................58
Auto .......................................................................................58
On ..........................................................................................58
Slow Synchro ........................................................................58
Off ..........................................................................................59
Shooting with the FE Lock .........................................................59
Other Settings ........................................................................ 59
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ....................59
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
5
Playback Mode
6
Setting Menu
7
Accessories
8
Appendix
Index
6