Auto Zooming To Keep Faces At A Constant Size; Adjusting The Constant Face Display Size - Canon Powershot SX520 HS User Manual

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The zoom factor cannot be adjusted by pressing the [
( = 36) while you are holding down the [
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Recomposing the shot while holding down the [
make image stabilization less effective. In this case, [
displayed in gray. If this occurs, release the [
the shot, and then press it again.
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If you start recording a movie while holding down the [
image stabilization may cause the shot to be recomposed.
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Although no image stabilization icon is shown while you hold
down the [ ] button, image stabilization optimal for shooting at
the telephoto end is applied.
● To fine-tune the size of subjects gradually, move the zoom lever
while holding down the [ ] button.

Auto Zooming to Keep Faces at a Constant Size

The camera automatically zooms in and out to keep a detected face
( = 65) at a constant size on the screen. If the person moves closer, the
camera automatically zooms out, and vice versa. This size can also be
adjusted, as needed.
1
Enter
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Press and release the [
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[ Auto: On] is displayed.
] button
] button.
] button may
] is
] button, compose
] button,
Still Images Movies
Auto mode.
] button quickly.
2
Choose the face.
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[ ] is displayed once a face has been
detected.
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If multiple faces are detected, press the
[ ] button to switch to the face to keep at
a constant size.
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The camera zooms in and out to keep the
face framed by [
the screen.
3
Shoot.
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Even after you shoot, [
around the face displayed at a constant
size.
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To cancel constant face display size,
press the [
is displayed.

Adjusting the Constant Face Display Size

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When Auto is on, press the [ ][ ]
buttons or turn the [
the desired option.
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The camera zooms automatically to keep
faces at the specified size.
Keep faces large enough to show facial expressions
Face
clearly.
Keep faces small enough to show the person's upper
Upper Body
body.
Keep faces small enough to show the person's entire
Whole Body
body.
Keep faces at the size specified by moving the zoom
Manual lever. Release the zoom lever once the desired size
has been obtained.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
] at a constant size on
] remains
] button again. [ Auto: Off]
] dial to choose
Index
1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
5
Tv, Av, and M Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Setting Menu
8
Accessories
9
Appendix
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