Canon Sx200 Is Switching the Focus Setting and Shoot, Changing the Metering Mode, Select AF Mode

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Switching the Focus Setting and Shoot

You can switch the AF setting and shoot.

 

The camera focuses continually on whatever it is aimed at even when

Continuous

the shutter button is not pressed. This allows you to shoot without

 

missing opportunities.

Single

The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

This conserves battery power.

 

 

 

Select [AF Mode].

●Press the n button, select the 4

tab, and then select the [AF Mode] menu item. Use the qr buttons to select [Continuous] or [Single].

Changing the Metering Mode

You can change the metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions.

Select the metering mode.

●Press the m button and select , then press the m button again.

Select an option.

●Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to select an option, then press the m button.

XThe setting will display on the screen.

 

Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back

Evaluative

lit shots. Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the

 

the shooting conditions.

 

Center Weighted Avg.

Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but

 

gives greater weight to the center.

Spot

Only meters within the

 

(Spot AE Point frame) that

appears at the center of the screen.

 

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Contents Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Read This First Shoot What Do You Want to Do?Shoot to match special conditions Save ViewOther Table of Contents Table of Contents Getting More Out of YourCustomizing the Camera Conventions Used in this Guide Safety Precautions Use only recommended power sourcesCamera Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyesSafety Precautions Battery, Battery ChargerOther Warnings Do not place the battery near pets Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocketGetting Started Attaching the Strap/Holding the CameraCharging the Battery Remove the cover Insert the batteryCharge the battery Remove the batteryUsing the battery and charger effectively Battery Charge IndicatorApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Check the card’s write-protect tabOpen the cover Insert the memory cardRemoving the Battery and Memory Card Close the coverRemove the memory card Close the cover , and slide itWhat is the write-protect tab? Approximate Number of Shots per Memory CardCan you check the number of shots that can be taken? Compatible Memory CardsSetting the Date and Time Make the settingTurn on the camera Set the date and timeDate/Time battery Changing the Date and TimeDisplay the menus Select Date/Time in the 3 tabSetting the Display Language Set the playback modeDisplay the settings screen What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed?Formatting Memory Cards Display the menuSelect Format Format the memory cardPressing the Shutter Button Press halfway lightly to the first stopPress fully to the second stop Does the length of the shutter sound change?Select the a mode Set the mode dial to aTaking Pictures Compose the shotIndicator will blink green while FocusShoot What ifScene Icons Select the playback mode Viewing ImagesSelect an image You can view your images on the screenSelect an image to erase Erasing ImagesErase the image Printing Images Items to PrepareTurn on the printer Turn on the camera Select an image to printPrint images Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Sold SeparatelyFor more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer Printing ImagesSelect the E mode Set the mode dial to EShooting Movies Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills Stop shootingEstimated Shooting Times Shooting MoviesViewing Movies Select a moviePlay the movie You can view your movies on the screenTransferring Images to a Computer System RequirementsWindows MacintoshInstall the software Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appearsPreparations Transferring Images to a ComputerOpen CameraWindow Connect the camera to the computerPress the 1 button to turn on the camera Transfer Images Accessories Supplied with CameraAccessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedPower Supplies Separately Sold AccessoriesOther Accessories Learning More Use the mode dial to change the shooting mode Mode DialComponents Guide Control Dial ButtonShooting Playback Components GuideSwitching the Display You can change the display using the l buttonInformation Displayed on the Screen Shooting Information DisplayPlayback Detailed Information Display Information Displayed on the ScreenIndicator Display in Dark Conditions during ShootingOverexposure Warning during Playback Histogram during PlaybackFUNC. Menu Basic Operations Display the FUNC. menuSelect a menu item Select an optionMenu Basic Operations Select a tabPress the qr buttons to select an option Press the n button Standard screen will reappearAdjusting the Volume Changing the Sound SettingsMuting Sounds Changing the Screen Brightness With the MenuWith the l Button Select LCD BrightnessReturning the Camera to Default Settings Select Reset AllReset the settings Are there functions that cannot be reset?Perform the low level format Low Level Memory Card FormattingAbout low level formatting Power Saving during Shooting Power Saving during PlaybackClock Functions This chapter assumes the mode dial is set to A, 9or Kp Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used FunctionsShooting in Easy mode Select the 9 modeSet the mode dial to Turning Off the FlashViewing or Erasing in Easy mode Viewing Single ImagesViewing Slideshows Erasing ImagesShooting in Various Conditions Shooting in Special Scenes HTake indoor shots IndoorShoot Shoot sunsets Sunset Lets you shoot indoors with natural colorsTake nightscapes Night Scene TTake shots of fireworks FireworksWTake shots of people at the beach Beach YTake shots of aquatic life in an aquarium AquariumPTake shots of people in snow Snow ZShoot using high ISO speed ISORecording pixels are set to 1600 x 1200 pixels, p What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears? Turning the Flash OffPress the r button Select You can shoot with the flash turned offZooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Move the zoom lever towardMove it toward i again Zoom Factors at which Images DeteriorateAccept the setting Digital Tele-ConverterSelect Digital Zoom Combinations that Cause Image DeteriorationInserting the Date and Time Select Date StampUsing the Self-Timer Press the p button Select ÒUsing the Face Self-Timer Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfwayPress the shutter button fully Join the subjects and look at the cameraPage Selecting Settings Yourself Turning the Flash On Shooting in Program AESelect h Using Î Press the q button Select e or œShooting Range About the Zoom Bar in eChanging the Recording Pixels Changing the Compression Ratio Image QualitySelect the recording pixels Select the image qualityApproximate Values for Paper Size Changing the Compression Ratio Image QualityRecording Pixels Number of Recordable ImagesChanging the ISO Speed Select the ISO speedApproximate Values for ISO Speed Changing the ISO speedCustom White Balance Adjusting the White BalanceSelect the white balance Adjusting the Brightness Exposure Compensation Adjust the brightnessAdjusting the Brightness Exposure Compensation Select the exposure compensationSelect the drive mode Drive Mode Shooting Interval DescriptionContinuous Shooting Select W, orChanging the Tone of an Image My Colors Select My ColorsPress the l button to accept the setting Shooting Using the Two Second Self-TimerCustom Color Select Î$ Customizing the Self-Timer Select the settingsSelect $ What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen contentChanging the Composition with the Focus Lock RecomposePage This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G Getting More Out of Your CameraChanging the AF Frame Mode Face DetectCenter Select AF FrameMagnifying the Focal Point Select AF-Point ZoomCheck the focus What if the display does not magnify?Shooting with the AF Lock Shooting with Servo AFLock the focus Compose the scene and shootSet the Face Select mode Selecting the Person to Focus On Face SelectRegister 0 to the c button p Select the face on which to focusSwitching the Focus Setting and Shoot Changing the Metering ModeSelect AF Mode Select the metering modeFocus and shoot Shooting in Manual Focus ModeYou can manually set the focus Select Safety MF ¤ Shooting with the AE LockLock the exposure Press the n button, select¤ Shooting with the FE Lock … Shooting with Slow SynchroSelect h p Lock the exposure Select …Setting the Shutter Speed Set the mode dial to M Make the settingAvailable Shutter Speeds What if aperture value is displayed in red?Setting the Aperture Value Set the mode dial to B Make the settingSafety Shift Available Aperture ValuesSetting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Set the mode dial to DSelect i-Contrast @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter i-Contrast@ will appear on the screen Adjust the setting Select Flash SettingsRed-Eye Correction Checking for Shut Eyes Setting the FlashSelect Blink Detection Setting the Flash Exposure Compensation Setting the Flash OutputSelect the flash exposure compensation Set the camera to h p Select the flash outputExposure Compensation When Shooting With a Flash Safety FE Color Accent Changing the Color and ShootingColor Swap Select Y Specify the color to be swappedSpecify the target color Specify the range of colors to be swappedShooting Stitch Assist Images This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E 103Changing the Movie Mode Set the mode dial to E Select a movie modeChanging the Image Quality 104AE Lock/Exposure Shift Focus Lock the exposureChange the exposure 105Playback Functions Other Shooting Functions106 Editing Set the editing range107 Summary for 1 Viewing Movies pCheck the edited movie Save the edited movie108 EditingUsing Playback and Other Functions 109Searching Images Using Index Display Searching Images Using the Control DialQuickly Searching Images Select Images‚ Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Select ‚Select a condition View the filtered imagesViewing Slideshows 112Filtered Playback Viewing SlideshowsSelect Slideshow Changing Settings113 Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display p Switch framesChecking the Focus Change the magnification level or locationMagnifying Images Changing Image TransitionsMove the zoom lever toward k Select TransitionViewing Images on a TV Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV116 What if the images don’t properly display on the TV?Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Turn on the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TV117 Open the cover and fully insert the cableErasing All Images Selecting Images IndividuallySelect Erase Select a selection methodSelect Range Press the n button EraseSelect Select Range Select the starting imageSelect All Images Select All Images120 Select images with the  dialSelect Protect Protecting Images121 Protect images 122Press the p button, select Protect and press the m button Protecting ImagesUsing the Menu Organizing Images by Category My CategorySelect My Category 123Select the setting 124Press the p button to select Select and press the m button Organizing Images by Category My Category\ Rotating Images Select \Select Rotate Rotate the image= Resizing Images Select ResizeSelect an image size Save the new imageAdjust the trimming area TrimmingSelect Trimming Save as a new image and displaySelect a menu option ? Adding Effects with the My Colors Function128 129 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect Select Red-Eye CorrectionCorrect the image 130Printing from the Print List Dpof Easily Add Images to the Print ListPress the c button videos will be excluded Print list 131Print 132Print Settings Select Print SettingsAdjust the settings Selecting Images for Printing DpofSelecting the Number of Copies Select Select Images & QtySet the number of prints 134Make print settings Set All Images to Print OnceClearing All Selections Select Select All Images136 Customizing the Camera 137Turning off the Power Saving Function Setting the Screen Shut-Off TimeChanging Functions 138Using the World Clock Set the home time zoneSet the world time zone Select the world time zoneChanging the File Number Assignment Turning off Hints & Tips140 Creating a Folder Creating Folders by Day and TimeTurning off Auto Rotate 141Changing Shooting Functions Changing the Lens Retract TimeTurning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function 142Turning off the AF Assist Beam Changing the Image Display TimeChanging the Image Display Right After Shooting 143Displaying the Overlay Changing the IS-Mode Settings144 Registering Functions to the c Button 145Changing Playback Functions Changing the Start-up Image or SoundSelecting the Image that First Displays in Playback Change SoundsRegister the Start-up Screen 147Register images or sounds saved on a computer Changing the Start-up Image or Sound148 Useful Information 149Using Household Power Connect the power cordInsert the coupler Plug the cord into the couplerTroubleshooting PowerTV output Shooting152 Playback Shooting movies153 List of Messages that Appear on the Screen 154155 Function Shooting modes a 9 G M B D 156Func. Menu 157 W y O P Z T Y v x E zMenus Shooting Menu158 Function159 Menus160 Set up MenuOptions/Summary Ref. Print Menu Playback Menu161 Handling Precautions EquipmentMemory Cards 162Specifications 163Specifications 164165 Specifications Battery Pack NB-5LAll data is based on tests by Canon Index 166167 Index168 Index
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Sx200 Is specifications

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