Correcting Image Brightness (I-Contrast) - Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Getting Started

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Configure the setting.
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Press the [
the setting by pressing the [ ][ ] buttons
or turning the [
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AEB shooting is only available in [
● Continuous shooting ( = 86) is not available in this mode.
If exposure compensation is already in use ( = 72), the value
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specified for that function is treated as the standard exposure
level for this function.
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You can also access the setting screen of step 2 by pressing
the [ ] button when the exposure compensation screen
( = 72) is displayed.
● Three shots are taken, regardless of any quantity specified in [
( = 44).
● In [Blink Detection] mode ( = 55), this function is only available
for the final shot.

Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)

Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or
backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal
brightness.
To avoid washed-out highlights, specify Dynamic Range Correction. To
preserve image detail in shadows, specify Shadow Correct.
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Under some shooting conditions, correction may be inaccurate or
may cause images to appear grainy.
] button, and then adjust
] dial.
] mode ( = 86).
]
Still Images Movies
● You can also correct existing images ( = 118).
Dynamic Range Correction (DR Correction)
Tone down bright image areas, which might otherwise look washed out,
as follows.
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Press the [ ] button, choose [
menu, and choose the desired option
( = 29).
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Once the setting is complete, [
displayed.
Options Details
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Automatic adjustment to prevent
washed-out highlights
Tone down highlights by about 200%
relative to the brightness level of [
Tone down highlights by about 400%
relative to the brightness level of [
ISO speed ( = 73) will be adjusted to a speed within the
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supported range if you have specified a value outside the
supported range indicated here.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Still Images Movies
] in the
] is
Available ISO Speed
( = 73)
[AUTO], [100] – [3200]
]. [AUTO], [200] – [3200]
]. [AUTO], [400] – [3200]
Index
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Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
5
Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Wi-Fi Functions
8
Setting Menu
9
Accessories
10
Appendix
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