Scene Icons; Index - Canon PowerShot SX400 IS User Manual

Scene Icons

In [ ] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated
by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically
selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color.
Background
People
Bright
Bright and Backlit
With Blue Sky
Blue Sky and
Backlit
Spotlights
Dark
Dark, Using Tripod
When Shooting Other Subjects
Background
Other
Subjects
Bright
Bright and Backlit
With Blue Sky
Blue Sky and
Backlit
Sunsets
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Still Images Movies
When Shooting People
Icon
Background
Shadows
In Motion*
1
Color
on Face*
1
Gray
–
Light Blue
–
Dark Blue
– –
*
2
Icon
Background
At Close
In Motion*
1
Color
Range
Gray
Light Blue
–
Orange
When Shooting Other Subjects
Background
Other
In Motion*
Subjects
Spotlights
Dark
–
*
Dark, Using Tripod 2
*1 Not displayed for movies.
*2 Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still, as when mounted on a
tripod.
Try shooting in [ ] mode ( = 49) if the scene icon does not
●
match actual shooting conditions, or if it is not possible to shoot
with your expected effect, color, or brightness.
Before Use
Icon
Background
At Close
1 Basic Guide
Color
Range
Advanced Guide
Dark Blue
–

Index

1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
5
Playback Mode
6
Setting Menu
7
Accessories
8
Appendix
31