Photo Tips And Information - Canon PowerShot S2 IS User Manual

Photo Tips and Information

Panning Shooting Method (p. 35)
To shoot a fast-moving subject, aim the camera while it is still some
distance away, and press the shutter button while moving the camera to
track the subject and compose the picture.
Track the subject by moving your upper body with the camera, standing with
legs apart and turning at the hips while keeping your arms in close to your body.
Move the camera to track the subject's motion
while pressing the shutter button.
The following methods are also recommended.
Using a tripod with the camera, mount the
camera so that it moves in one direction.
Lock the focus beforehand to a point in the
subject's path where you intend to shoot.
(Shooting with Focus Lock, p. 109)
To achieve a flowing background effect, shoot with a slow shutter speed.
Use the continuous shooting mode to provide a choice of the best quality image.
Advanced Techniques for the Macro Mode (p. 56)
Macro mode can make unique images when used with the zoom function.
For example, shooting a flower at maximum wide angle in Macro mode
allows the camera to bring both the flower and the background into focus.
However, shooting at maximum telephoto can throw the background out
of focus to make the flower stand out.
Macro with the wide angle
zoom
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Macro with the telephoto
zoom