Helpful Shooting Features; Using The Electronic Level; Magnifying The Area In Focus - Canon PowerShot S120 User Manual

Helpful Shooting Features

Using the Electronic Level

An electronic level can be displayed on the screen when shooting as a
guideline to determine if the camera is level.
1
Display the electronic level.
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Press the <p> button several times to
display the electronic level.
2
Level the camera as needed.
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Level the camera so that the center of the
electronic level is green.
Still Images Movies
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If the electronic level is not displayed in step 1, press the <n> button, and
on the [4] tab, choose [Custom Display]. Add a [
the electronic level.
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Tilting the camera too far forward or backward will prevent you from using the
electronic level, which will turn gray.
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The electronic level is not displayed during movie recording.
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If you hold the camera vertically, the orientation of the electronic level will be
updated automatically to match the camera orientation.
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If your shots are not level even if you use the electronic level, try calibrating
the electronic level (= 162).

Magnifying the Area in Focus

You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will
enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame.
1
Configure the setting.
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Press the <n> button, choose [AF-
Point Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then
choose [On]
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Common Camera
Operations
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
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Still Images
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Index
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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