Canon 310 HS manual Shooting Movies, Choose a mode

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Shooting Movies

The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo.

If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction.

Choose A mode.

z Set the mode switch to A.

Remaining Time

Compose the shot.

z Moving the zoom lever toward i will

zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller.

Shoot.

	z Touch	.
Elapsed Time	X The camera will beep once, recording will

start, and [Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen.

z If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus, brightness and tone will automatically adjust.

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Contents Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Test Shots and Disclaimer Warranty LimitationsCamera Body Temperature Read This FirstShoot What Do You Want to Do?Save PrintTable of Contents Choosing Settings 10Customizing Camera Conventions Used in This Guide Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes Safety PrecautionsThis could lead to injury or damage the camera Do not place the battery near pets Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Getting StartedBriefly touch the screen with your finger Using the Touch PanelTouch DragRemove the battery Charging the BatteryRemove the cover Insert the battery Charge the batteryUsing the battery and charger effectively Battery Charge IndicatorNumber of Possible Shots Open the cover Inserting the Battery and Memory CardAbout Eye-Fi Cards Check the card’s write-protect tabClose the cover Press the battery lock in the directionInserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the memory cardCan you check the number of shots that can be taken? Removing the Battery and Memory CardRemove the memory card Number of Shots per Memory CardSet the date and time Setting the Date and TimeComplete the setting Turn on the cameraChoose Date/Time Date/Time batteryChanging the Date and Time Display the menuSet the display language Setting the Display LanguageEnter Playback mode Display the settings screenFormat the memory card Formatting Memory CardsChoose Format Choose OKPress fully Press fully to shoot Pressing the Shutter ButtonComplete formatting Press halfway Press lightly to focusDoes the length of the shutter sound change? Enter a modeSet the mode switch to a Taking Pictures Smart AutoWhat if Compose the shotFocus ShootWhat if an icon appears in the upper left of the screen? What if the h icon blinks when you try to shoot?You can view the images you have taken on the screen Viewing ImagesChoose an image Choosing the subject to focus on Touch AFActive Display Switching to Shooting modeTilt the camera to switch images Active DisplayDrag across the screen to choose an Image Erasing ImagesChoose an image to erase Erase the imageShooting Movies Choose a modeShooting Time Stop shootingZooming while shooting How can I play back movies on a computer? Viewing MoviesChoose a movie Play the movieWindows System RequirementsMacintosh Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD ROM drive Install the SoftwareBegin installation PreparationsOpen CameraWindow Connect the camera to the computerPress the 1button to turn on the camera Transfer and View Images Supplied with Camera AccessoriesCharger for charging Battery Pack NB-6L Separately Sold AccessoriesPower Supplies Using accessories abroadPrinters Other AccessoriesSeparately Sold Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedLearning More Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode Mode SwitchComponents Guide Components Guide Playback Switching the DisplayScreen Display ShootingHistogram during Playback IndicatorScreen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions Overexposure Warning during PlaybackChoose an option FUNC. Menu Basic OperationsDisplay the FUNC. menu Choose a menu itemChoose a tab Menu Basic OperationsChoose an item Menu Basic Operations Touch Ú Normal screen will reappearAdjusting the Volume Changing the Sound SettingsMuting Sounds Choose LCD Brightness Adjusting the Screen BrightnessAdjust the brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screenAre there functions that cannot be reset? Returning the Camera to Default SettingsChoose Reset All Reset the settingsPower Saving during Shooting Power Saving Function Auto Power DownPower Saving during Playback Shooting with Commonly Used Functions You can shoot with the flash turned off Turning the Flash OffTouch Choose What if a flashing appears?Turning off the digital zoom Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomMove the zoom lever toward Move it toward i againTouch qr to choose a zoom factor Choose the settingDigital Tele-Converter Choose Digital ZoomChoose Date Stamp Inserting the Date and TimeTouch Ò Using the Self-TimerTo restore the original setting, choose in Step Touch Choose ÒChoose Î Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera ShakeCustomizing the Self-Timer Choose the settingsChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image SizeChoose the recording pixel setting Choose the compression ratio settingRecording Pixels Approximate Values for Paper Size for 43 Aspect RatiosFor sending images as e-mail attachments Changing the Compression Ratio Image QualityPage Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions Shoot Take portraits Portrait Set the camera to 4 modeChoose a Shooting mode Shooting in Various ConditionsWTake shots of people at the beach Beach Take nightscapes without using a tripod Handheld NightSceneTake shots of kids and pets Kids&Pets Take shots in low light conditions Low LightTTake shots of fireworks Fireworks PTake shots of people in snow SnowLets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors Follow Steps 1 2 on p to choose Making Short Movies Automatically Movie DigestWhat if a movie is not recorded? Viewing movies made with Movie DigestShoot images with vivid colors Super Vivid Adding Effects and ShootingTake posterized shots Poster Effect Choose an effect level Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens Fish- eye EffectAdding Effects and Shooting Blurred appears on the screen Choose the area to keep in focusChoose a shape and size Special Effects for Night Backgrounds Creative Light EffectShooting tips Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the target color Color SwapChoose Y Specify the color to be swappedChoose a color tone Shooting in MonochromeShoot with the Effects of a Toy Camera Toy Camera Effect What if a smile is not detected? Detecting a Face and Shooting Smart ShutterDetecting a Smile and Shooting Point the camera at a personFace the camera and wink Using the Wink Self-TimerCompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button fullyUsing the Face Self-Timer Release Join the subjects and look at the cameraImages Displayed During Playback High-Speed Continuous Shooting High-speed BurstCapturing the Best Facial Expressions Best Image Selection Page Choosing Settings Yourself Follow Steps 1 2 on p to choose G Enter G modeAdjust the settings according to your purposes pp Shoot Shooting in Program AEChoose h Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationEnter Exposure Compensation mode Turning the Flash OnChoose the white balance function Adjusting the White BalanceCustom White Balance Adjusting the White BalanceChoose the ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedChanging the ISO speed Choose i-Contrast Correcting the Brightness and Shooting i-ContrastHow can I shoot with the display at full screen? Changing the Aspect RatioYou can change the width to height ratio of an image Continuous Shooting Choose a Drive modeTouch W Choose My Colors Changing the Tone of an Image My ColorsChanging the Tone of an Image My Colors Custom ColorChoose u Shooting Close-ups MacroShooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Choose eFace AiAF Changing the AF Frame ModeChoose AF Frame You can reduce the AF frame size Fixed FrameChanging the Composition with the Focus Lock RecomposeWhat if the display does not magnify? Magnifying the Focal PointChoose AF-Point Zoom Check the focusShot Border appeared around the screen when it was touchedChoosing the Subject to Focus On Touch AF Choose the subject, face or location to focus onLock the focus Shooting with the AF LockCompose the scene and shoot Choose Servo AF Shooting with Servo AF100 Choose the metering method Changing the Metering Method101 Choose h p Lock the flash exposure Shooting with the AE LockShooting with the FE Lock Lock the exposureTouch , then touch … Shooting with Slow SynchroChoose … 103Red-Eye Correction Choose Flash Settings104 Choose Blink Detection Checking for Shut Eyes105 106 107 Getting More Out of Your Camera108 Setting the Shutter SpeedAdjust the setting Shoot Available Shutter SpeedsWhat if the aperture value appears in orange? Setting the Aperture ValueShoot Available Aperture Values 109110 Safety ShiftWhat if the shutter speed appears in orange? 111 This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch toTouch Shooting Various Kinds of MoviesOther Shooting Modes 112113 Choose a playback speedTouch To stop shooting the movie, touch Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies Shooting Super Slow Motion MoviesChoose a frame rate 11430 sec To stop shooting the movie, touch Frame Rates and Playback Times for 30 Sec. Clips115 Viewing super slow motion moviesImage Quality and Shooting Time per Memory Card Choose the image quality settingYou can choose among 4 different image quality settings Changing the Image Quality117 Other Shooting FunctionsEditing Touch or118 To reset the editing range, touch ÚChoose a portion to delete Save the edited movie119 Using Various Playback and Editing FunctionsDisplay images in an index Searching Images Using Index DisplaySwitch the displayed images Quickly Searching Images121 Searching Images by ScrollingQuickly Searching Images Choose a movie date Viewing Movies Made with Movie Digest122 View the filtered images Viewing Images in Filtered PlaybackChoose ‚ Choose a filterFiltered playback Viewing SlideshowsChoose a transition effect 124125 Changing SettingsChoose a setting Choose SlideshowChange the magnification level or location Touch l to switch the focus check display pSwitch frames Checking the Focus127 Touch Úto restore single image playbackMagnifying Images Magnify an image128 Viewing Each Image in a GroupChoose an image group View each image in the groupTouch ø and then n to choose Group Images in the 1 tab Ungrouping ImagesChoose Group Images 129Touch Ú to return to single image view Displaying Various Images Smart Shuffle130 AppearChoose Transition Changing Image TransitionsEasy Operations with Touch Actions Use a Function Registered toFunctions that Can be Registered Changing Touch Actions Registered FunctionsChoose Set Touch Actions Register a function to a drag pattern133 Viewing Images on a TVViewing Images on a Standard TV Turn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TVWhat if the images don’t display correctly on the TV? Viewing Images on a High-Definition TVDisplay images 134135 Using a TV Remote to Control the CameraUse the TV’s remote control Choose Ctrl via Hdmi136 Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TVChoose Protect Using the MenuProtecting Images Protect the image138 Choosing Images IndividuallyChoose Select Choose imagesChoose All Images Erasing All ImagesChoose a Selection Method If you touch Ú, a confirmation screen will appear Touch OK Erase140 Follow on p , touch Select141 Make the settingTagging Images as Favorites Choose FavoritesTagging Images as Favorites 142143 Organizing Images by Category My CategoryTouch ø, then drag up or down the screen and touch 144 Rotating ImagesChoose \ Rotate the imageSave the new image Resizing ImagesChoose Resize Choose an image sizeSave as a new image and display Adjust the trimming areaTrimming Choose TrimmingTrimming 147148 Adding Effects with the My Colors FunctionTouch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch My Colors 149 Correcting the Brightness i-ContrastTouch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch i-Contrast 150 Correcting the Red-Eye EffectChoose Red-Eye Correction Choose and correct the image151 Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers152 Printing ImagesEasy Print Turn on the printer Turn on the camera153 Print imagesPrinting Images 154 Making Print SettingsChoose the option settings Choose a menu optionYou can cut out a portion of an image for printing Trimming and Printing TrimmingChoose the trimming area 155156 Choose a paper sizeChoose the paper type Choose the layoutChoose the printing area Available Layout OptionsPrinting ID Photos Choose ID Photo Choose the length and width158 Printing MoviesChoose a printing method Printing Methods for MoviesAdd images to the print list Choosing Images for Printing DpofAdding Images to a Print List with the FUNC. Menu Choose 2 movies will be excludedTouch op to choose and set an option Print SettingsChoose Print Settings 160161 Choosing the Number of CopiesChoose Select Images & Qty Set the number of printsClearing All Selections Set All Images to Print Once163 Customizing Camera Settings164 Changing Camera SettingsChanging Sounds Turning Off Hints & Tips165 Low Level Memory Card FormattingDisplay the Format screen Start the low level formatRegistering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen Changing the Start-up Screen166 Choose Color Option, then touch qr to choose an option Changing the Screen ColorChanging the File Number Assignment 167168 Turning Off the Power Saving FunctionCreating Folders by Shooting Date Changing the Lens Retract TimeSet the world time zone Setting the Screen Shut-Off TimeUsing the World Clock Set the home time zoneChoose the world time zone Calibrating the Touch Panel170 171 Changing Shooting Function SettingsTurning Off the AF Assist Beam Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction FunctionChanging the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting Changing Shooting Function SettingsChanging the Image Display Time Right After Shooting Displaying Grid Lines173 Changing the IS-Mode SettingsChoose is Mode, then touch qr to choose an option 174 Adding Icons Display the settings screenChanging Icon Order Icon Layout Add an icon175 Preset LayoutsRearranging Icons Removing IconsTurning Off the Auto Rotate Function Changing Playback Function SettingsTurning Off Active Display Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback177 Useful InformationPlug the cord into the coupler Using Household PowerConnect the power cord Turn off the camera Insert the coupler179 Using an Eye-Fi CardWill appear on transferred images Choose Connection info Choose Disable in Eye-Fi transChecking Connection Information Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer181 TroubleshootingPower TV Output182 Screen Shooting Movies183 184 List of Messages That Appear on the ScreenComputer Eye-Fi CardExceeded selection limit Communication errorNaming error 185186 Shooting Information Display Information Displayed on the Screen187 188 Scene Icons189 Playback Detailed Information Display190 Summary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing Movies p191 Handling Precautions192 Functions Available in Each Shooting193 Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeShooting Modes Function FUNC. Menu 194195 Shooting Menu Menus196 Menus 197Content Ref. Set up Menu198 Print Menu Playback Menu199 200 Playback Mode FUNC. Menu201 Specifications202 Specifications203 Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Specifications Battery Pack NB-6L204 205 IndexIndex 206121 207Disclaimer

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310 HS specifications

The Canon PowerShot 310 HS and Canon Elph 500 HS are compact digital cameras that cater to photography enthusiasts looking for portability without sacrificing quality. Launched as part of Canon's well-regarded PowerShot series, both models come equipped with a range of features that enhance user experience and photographic capabilities.

The Canon PowerShot 310 HS features a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, which enables vivid image capture and ensures excellent detail, even in low-light conditions. Its DIGIC 4 image processor further improves performance by reducing noise and increasing color accuracy. The camera is particularly known for its HS System, which combines the sensor and processor to deliver outstanding high ISO performance, thus enabling great shots in challenging lighting situations.

One of the remarkable features of the 310 HS is its 28mm wide-angle lens with a 4x optical zoom, allowing photographers to capture a wide range of scenes, from expansive landscapes to close-up portraits. The Intelligent IS technology also plays a critical role by stabilizing images to minimize blur from camera shake, ensuring sharp photos and smooth videos. The camera can record HD video at 720p, making it versatile for both still images and video capture.

On the other hand, the Canon Elph 500 HS holds a distinction for its sleek design, making it highly portable and stylish. It also boasts a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 image processor, ensuring similar high-quality imaging capabilities as the 310 HS. Its standout characteristic is the 2.7-inch touch screen LCD, providing an intuitive interface for users to navigate settings and review captured images easily.

The Elph 500 HS features a powerful 24mm wide-angle lens paired with a 4x optical zoom, enabling a wider perspective in shots and impressive close-ups. It is similar to the 310 HS in terms of Intelligent IS technology, which helps maintain image clarity. Additionally, this model supports full HD video recording, allowing users to capture life’s moments in stunning detail.

Both cameras offer creative shooting modes like Smart Auto, which intelligently selects the appropriate settings based on scene analysis, and various filters for enhancing images. With their compact design and advanced features, the Canon PowerShot 310 HS and Elph 500 HS cater to users looking to enhance their photography experience, providing a blend of quality, ease of use, and portability.