Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Camera User Manual page 6

Continuous Shooting .................................................................34
Image Customization Features .............................................. 34
Changing the Aspect Ratio ........................................................34
Changing Image Quality ............................................................35
Guidelines for Choosing Recording Pixel Setting
Based on Paper Size (for 4:3 Images) ..................................35
Helpful Shooting Features ...................................................... 35
Displaying a Grid .......................................................................35
Deactivating Auto Level .............................................................36
Changing the IS Mode Settings .................................................36
Deactivating Image Stabilization ...........................................36
Recording Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown
before Shooting .........................................................................37
Customizing Camera Operation ............................................. 37
Preventing the AF-Assist Beam from Firing ...............................37
Preventing the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp from Lighting Up ......38
Changing the Image Display Period after Shots ........................38
Other Shooting Modes .................................................... 39
Enhancing Colors in Shots of Food (Food) ............................ 39
Shooting Yourself under Optimal Settings (Self Portrait)........ 40
Moving Subjects (Sports) ....................................................... 41
Specific Scenes ...................................................................... 41
Applying Special Effects ......................................................... 42
Shooting with a Skin Smoothing Effect (Smooth Skin) ..............43
Shooting in Monochrome (Grainy B/W) .....................................43
Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect ..............................................44
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) ............44
Shots Resembling Oil Paintings (Art Bold Effect) ......................45
Shots Resembling Watercolors (Water Painting Effect) ............45
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) ...........46
Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) .............46
Recording Various Movies ...................................................... 47
Changing Movie Recording Size ...............................................47
Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............47
Disabling Auto Slow Shutter ......................................................48
Correcting Severe Camera Shake .............................................48
Sound Settings ..........................................................................48
Deactivating the Wind Filter ..................................................48
Using the Attenuator ..............................................................48
Recording Time-Lapse Movies ..................................................49
Miniature Model Effect in Movies (Miniature Effect Movie) ........49
Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips) ..................49
Recording Video Snapshots ......................................................50
P Mode ............................................................................. 51
Shooting in Program AE (P Mode) ......................................... 51
Image Brightness (Exposure) ................................................. 52
Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............52
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) ......................52
Changing the Metering Method .................................................52
Changing the ISO Speed ...........................................................53
Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast
(Auto Lighting Optimizer) ...........................................................53
Image Colors .......................................................................... 54
Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance) ................................54
Custom White Balance ..........................................................54
Manually Correcting White Balance ......................................55
Customizing Colors (Style Settings) ..........................................55
Shooting Range and Focusing ............................................... 56
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) .....................................................56
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode ...............................................56
Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking) ....................57
Digital Tele-Converter ................................................................57
Choosing the AF Method ...........................................................57
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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