Shooting In A Special Scene Mode - Canon PowerShot S2 IS User Manual

Some settings can be changed in each shooting mode (p. 184).
Observe the following precautions according to the selected function.
You can achieve a better blurring effect of the background by making sure the upper half of
your subject fills the entire LCD monitor (or viewfinder).
You can enhance the blurring effect of the background even more by setting the lens to its
maximun telephoto setting.
The camera shake warning icon
slower shutter speeds are frequently used in this mode. If this happens, affix the camera to
a tripod.
The shutter speed slows down. Even if you use the flash, tell your subjects not to move for a
few moments.
If the Night Scene mode is used to shoot mid-day shots, the same effects as with the
mode can be obtained.
The slow synchro option automatically turns on.
With ,
images may be greater because of the increased ISO speed.

Shooting in a Special Scene Mode

You can take an optimal picture simply by selecting the appropriate
shooting mode.
Foliage
Snow
Beach
Fireworks
Indoor
Night Snapshot
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may appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) since
(Special scene) of
Shoots trees and leaves—such as new growth, autumn leaves or
blossoms—in vivid colors.
Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark
against a snowy background.
Shoots without making people appear dark near water or sand where
reflected sunlight is strong.
Captures fireworks in the sky crisply and at an optimal exposure.
Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's true color when
shooting under florescent or tungsten lightning.
The exposure is regulated so as to avoid the use of flash as much as
possible.
Use this to take snapshots of people against twilight or night
backgrounds to reduce the effects of camera shake even without
using a tripod.
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