Canon PowerShot A550 User Guide Basic User Manual page 14

Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's
true color when shooting under fluorescent or
tungsten lighting.
You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene.
Image
zone
Shoots a movie when you press the shutter button.
Apart from
Frame Rate) which is suitable for shooting sports or fast motion,
12
Indoor
(Special Scene)
Night Scene
Allows you to capture human subjects against the
backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The
flash is directed at the person and the shutter
speed is slow, so both the person and the
background can be beautifully shot.
Foliage
Shoots trees
and leaves -
such as new
growth,
autumn leaves or blossoms - in
vivid colors.
Beach
Shoots without
making people
appear dark
near water or
sand where reflected sunlight is
strong.
Movie
(Standard) mode, you can also select from
(Compact) which is convenient for email attachments.
Snow
Shoots without
a blue tinge
and without
making people
appear dark against a snowy
background.
Fireworks
Captures
fireworks in the
sky sharply
and at optimal
exposure.
See the Advanced Guide (p. 35).
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