Image Stabilization Icons; On-Screen Frames - Canon Powershot SX520 HS User Manual

Image Stabilization Icons

Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically
applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in
[ ] and [ ] modes.
Image stabilization for still images (Normal)
Image stabilization for still images when panning (Panning)*
Image stabilization for macro shots. During movie recording, [
is displayed, and image stabilization for macro movie recording is
used (Hybrid IS).
Image stabilization for movies, reducing strong camera shake, as
when shooting while walking (Dynamic)
Image stabilization for slow camera shake, such as when shooting
movies at telephoto (Powered)
No image stabilization, because the camera is mounted on
a tripod or held still by other means. However, during movie
recording, [ ] is displayed, and image stabilization to counteract
wind or other sources of vibration is used (Tripod IS).
* Displayed when you pan, following moving subjects with the camera. When you
follow subjects moving horizontally, image stabilization only counteracts vertical
camera shake, and horizontal stabilization stops. Similarly, when you follow
subjects moving vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera
shake.
● To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to [Off] ( = 70). In
this case, an IS icon is not displayed.
●
In [ ] mode, no [ ] icon is displayed.

On-Screen Frames

Still Images Movies
In [
detects subjects you are aiming the camera at.
● A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person's face)
determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are
displayed around other detected faces. Frames follow moving subjects
within a certain range to keep them in focus.
However, if the camera detects subject movement, only the white
]
frame will remain on the screen.
●
When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera
detects subject movement, a blue frame is displayed, and the focus
and image brightness are constantly adjusted (Servo AF).
Still Images
] mode, a variety of frames are displayed once the camera
Try shooting in [ ] mode ( = 58) if no frames are displayed, if
●
frames are not displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are
displayed on the background or similar areas.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Movies
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
5
Tv, Av, and M Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Setting Menu
8
Accessories
9
Appendix
Index
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