Canon IXUS 172 User Manual

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28Before UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto ModeOther ShootingModesP ModePlayback ModeSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexBefore UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto ModeOther ShootingModesP ModePlayback ModeSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexStill Images MoviesScene IconsIn [ ] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicatedby the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automaticallyselected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color.SubjectBackgroundPeople Other SubjectsIconBackgroundColorInMotion*1Shadowson Face*1InMotion*1At CloseRangeBrightGrayBacklit –With Blue SkyLight BlueBacklit –Sunsets – – OrangeSpotlightsDark BlueDarkTripodUsed * 2 – * 2 –*1 Not displayed for movies.*2 Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still, as when mounted on a tripod.• Try shooting in [G] mode (=46) if the scene icon does not matchactual shooting conditions, or if it is not possible to shoot with yourexpected effect, color, or brightness.IXUS 170 IXUS 165Still Images MoviesImage Stabilization IconsOptimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automaticallyapplied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in[ ] mode.Image stabilization for still images(Normal)Image stabilization for movies,reducing strong camera shake,as when shooting while walking(Dynamic)Image stabilization for still imageswhen panning* (Panning)Image stabilization for slowcamera shake, such as whenshooting movies at telephoto(Powered)Image stabilization for macroshots (Hybrid IS).During movie recording, [ ] isdisplayed, and image stabilizationfor macro movie recording is used.No image stabilization, becausethe camera is mounted on a tripodor held still by other means.However, during movie recording,[ ] is displayed, and imagestabilization to counteract wind orother sources of vibration is used.(Tripod IS)* Displayed when you pan, following moving subjects with the camera. When you followsubjects moving horizontally, image stabilization only counteracts vertical camerashake, and horizontal stabilization stops. Similarly, when you follow subjects movingvertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake.• To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (=58). In this case, anIS icon is not displayed.Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Canon Manuals