P Mode; Shooting In Program Ae ([P] Mode); Setting Menu - Canon Ixus 285 HS User Manual

P Mode

More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
● Instructions in this chapter apply when the mode switch set to [
mode to [ ].
● [ ]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure
● Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than
[ ], make sure the function is available in that mode ( = 142).

Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)

You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting
style.
● If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when you press the
shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are
displayed in orange. In this case, try adjusting the ISO speed
] and ( = 55) or activating the flash (if subjects are dark, = 62),
which may enable optimum exposure.
● Movies can be recorded in [ ] mode as well, by pressing the
movie button. However, some FUNC. ( = 24) and MENU
( = 25) settings may be automatically adjusted for movie
recording.
Still Images Movies
1
Enter [ ] mode.
● Follow steps 1 – 2 in "Specific Scenes"
( = 46) and choose [ ].
2
Customize the settings as desired
(= 54 – = 63), and then shoot.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions

Setting Menu

Accessories
Appendix
Index
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