Changing Shooting Functions - Canon Powershot A1000 IS User Manual

Changing the Lens Retract Time
The lens retracts about 1 minute after switching to Playback mode, for safety
reasons. You can set the retract time to [0 sec.].

Changing Shooting Functions

You can set functions in the 4 tab after pressing the · button while in
Shooting mode. Some functions may not be available, depending on the
shooting mode. Refer to the 4 (Shooting) Tab Menu section (p. 136).
Using the Slow Synchro
Shoot with the flash and a slow shutter speed. Lightens dark backgrounds
when shooting night sceneries or indoors using a flash. You can use Slow
Synchro to get the same results as with
In order to reduce camera shake, attach the camera to a tripod so that it
does not move. When you attach the camera to a tripod, you are
recommended to set [IS Mode] to [Off] to shoot (p. 124).
● Select [Lens Retract], then press the qr
buttons to select [0 sec.].
(p. 57).
● Select [Flash Settings], then press the m
button.
● Press the op buttons to select [Slow
Synchro], then press the qr buttons to select
[On].
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