Shooting in Various Conditions

The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.

Set the mode switch to 4.

Choose the desired shooting mode.

●After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose G, then press the

mbutton.

● Press the op buttons to choose the desired mode, then press the m button.

Shoot.

I Take portraits (Portrait)

●Produces a soft effect when photographing people.

FTake snapshots at night (Night Snapshot)

●Lets you take beautiful snapshots of people against city nightscapes or night backgrounds.

●If you hold the camera firmly, you can take pictures with reduced camera shake, even without a tripod.

VTake shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets)

●Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities.

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Canon 120 IS manual Shooting in Various Conditions, Set the mode switch to Choose the desired shooting mode

Contents

Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Read This First What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Other ViewSave Table of Contents Getting More Out Table of Contents Conventions Used in this Guide Safety Precautions Battery, Battery ChargerUse only recommended power sources Camera Other Warnings Do not place the battery near pets Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocketPage Getting Started Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Charging the Battery Remove the cover Insert the batteryCharge the battery Remove the battery Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Battery Charge IndicatorUsing the battery and charger effectively Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Check the card’s write-protect tabOpen the cover Insert the memory card Remove the memory card Removing the Battery and Memory CardInserting the Battery and Memory Card What is the write-protect tab? Approximate Number of Shots per Memory CardCan you check the number of shots that can be taken? Compatible Memory Cards Setting the Date and Time Make the settingTurn on the camera Set the date and time Date/Time battery Changing the Date and TimeDisplay the menus Choose Date/Time in the 3 tab Setting the Display Language Enter Playback modeDisplay the settings screen What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? Formatting Memory Cards Display the menuChoose Format Format the memory card Pressing the Shutter Button Press halfway lightly to the first stopPress fully to the second stop Does the length of the shutter sound change? Compose the shot Choose a modeTaking Pictures What if FocusShoot Scene Icons Viewing Images Choose an image Erase the image Erasing ImagesChoose an image to erase Printing Images Items to PrepareTurn on the printer Turn on the camera Choose an image to print Print images Printing Images Set the mode switch to E Shooting Movies Memory Card Shooting Time Stop shootingEstimated Shooting Times Play the movie Viewing MoviesChoose a movie Macintosh Transferring Images to a ComputerSystem Requirements Windows Install the software PreparationsMacintosh Transferring Images to a Computer Windows Connect the camera to the computerOpen CameraWindow Transfer Images AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 AccessoriesSupplied with Camera Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers*2 AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Other Accessories Separately Sold AccessoriesPower Supplies Learning More Mode Switch Auto ModeMovie Mode Components Guide Button Components Guide Shooting Information Display Switching the DisplayInformation Displayed on the Screen Playback Detailed Information Display Information Displayed on the Screen Indicator Display in Dark Conditions during ShootingOverexposure Warning during Playback Histogram during Playback FUNC. Menu Basic Operations Display the FUNC. menuChoose a menu item Choose an option Menu Basic Operations Choose a tab Muting Sounds Changing the Sound SettingsAdjusting the Volume Changing the Screen Brightness With the MenuWith the l Button Choose LCD Brightness Returning the Camera to Default Settings Choose Reset AllReset the settings Are there functions that cannot be reset? About low level formatting Low Level Memory Card FormattingPerform the low level format Power Saving during Shooting Power Saving during Playback Clock Functions Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions Set the mode switch to Choose the desired shooting mode Shooting in Various ConditionsShoot Take portraits Portrait FTake snapshots at night Night Snapshot Take indoor shots Indoor Shoot sunsets SunsetTTake shots of fireworks Fireworks WTake shots of people at the beach Beach ZShoot using high ISO speed ISO YTake shots of aquatic life in an aquarium AquariumOTake shots of foliage Foliage PTake shots of people in snow Snow Press the r button Choose What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears?Turning the Flash Off Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Move the zoom lever towardMove it toward i again Zoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate Accept the setting Digital Tele-ConverterChoose Digital Zoom Turning off the digital zoom Choose Date Stamp Use the Dpof print settings p to printInserting the Date and Time Using the Self-Timer Press the p button Choose Ò Using the Face Self-Timer Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfwayPress the shutter button fully Join the subjects and look at the camera Choosing Settings Yourself Adjusting the Brightness Exposure Compensation Shooting in Program AE Turning the Flash On Shooting Close-ups MacroChoose h Choose e Set the mode switch to 4 p Choose R Using ÎShooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Choose u Changing the Recording Pixels Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality Approximate Values for Paper Size Changing the Compression Ratio Image QualityRecording Pixels Number of Recordable Images Changing the ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedChoose the ISO speed Choose the white balance Adjusting the White BalanceCustom White Balance Choose a Drive mode Continuous Shooting Changing the Tone of an Image My Colors Choose My Colors Choose Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-TimerCustom Color Customizing the Self-Timer Choose the settingsChoose $ What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? Recompose Shooting Using a TV MonitorChanging the Composition with the Focus Lock Page Getting More Out of Your Camera Changing the AF Frame Mode Face AiAFCenter Choose AF Frame Magnifying the Focal Point Choose AF-Point ZoomCheck the focus What if the display does not magnify? Compose the scene and shoot Shooting with the AF LockLock the focus Shooting with Servo AF Choose Servo AF Changing the Metering Mode Choose the Metering mode Shooting with the AE Lock Shooting with the FE LockLock the exposure Choose h p Lock the exposure Shooting with Slow Synchro Choose … Correcting the Brightness and Shooting i-Contrast Choose i-Contrast Red-Eye Correction Choose Flash SettingsAdjust the setting Checking for Shut Eyes Choose Blink Detection Shooting Long Exposures Select ≈Select the shutter speed Confirm the exposure Changing the Color and Shooting Color Accent Color Swap Choose YSpecify the color to be swapped Specify the target color Press the op buttons to adjust the range of colors affected Specify the range of colors to be swapped Shooting Stitch Assist Images Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Changing the Movie Mode Set the mode switch to E Choose a Movie mode Image Quality Recording Pixels/Frame Rate Content Changing the Image QualityImage Quality Table Estimated Shooting Time AE Lock/Exposure Shift Change the exposure Other Shooting Functions Playback Functions Summary for Viewing Movies p Check the edited movie EditingSet the editing range Save the edited movie Editing Using Playback and Other Functions Searching Images Using Index Display Quickly Searching ImagesMove the zoom lever toward g Searching in a large number of images Searching Images by Scrolling Quickly Searching Images Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Choose ‚Choose a filter View the filtered images Viewing Slideshows Choose a transition effect Viewing Slideshows Changing SettingsChoose Slideshow Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display p Switch framesChecking the Focus Change the magnification level or location Magnifying Images Changing Image TransitionsMove the zoom lever toward k Choose Transition What if the images don’t properly display on the TV? Viewing Images on a TVTurn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Turn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TV Protecting Images Select RangeChoose Protect Choose Select Range Choose the starting image Choose the ending imageProtect images Protecting Images Erasing All Images Choose All ImagesChoose All Images Choose Erase Choosing Images Individually Choose SelectChoose images Press the n button Erase 117 Choose My Category Using the MenuOrganizing Images by Category My Category Choose the setting Organizing Images by Category My Category Rotating Images Choose \Rotate the image Choose Rotate Resizing Images Choose ResizeChoose an image size Save the new image Adjust the trimming area TrimmingChoose Trimming Save as a new image and display Adding Effects with the My Colors Function Choose a menu option Correcting the Brightness i-Contrast Correct the image Correcting the Red-Eye EffectChoose Red-Eye Correction Printing from the Print List Dpof Easily Add Images to the Print ListChoose c videos will be excluded Print list Print Print Added Images Print Settings Choose Print SettingsAdjust the settings Choosing Images for Printing Dpof Choosing the Number of Copies Choose Select Images & QtySet the number of prints Choosing Images for Printing Dpof Clearing All Selections Choose RangeSet All Images to Print Once Customizing the Camera Changing the File Number Assignment Changing FunctionsTurning off Hints & Tips Changing Functions Creating Folders by Shooting DateChanging the Lens Retract Time Turning off the Power Saving Function Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time Using the World Clock Set the home time zoneSet the world time zone Choose the world time zone Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function Changing Shooting FunctionsTurning off the AF Assist Beam Changing Shooting Functions Changing the Image Display TimeChanging the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting Changing the IS-Mode Settings Displaying the Overlay Changing Playback Functions Changing the Start-up Image or SoundChoosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Change Sounds Changing the Start-up Image or Sound Registering the Start-up ScreenRegister images or sounds saved on a computer Useful Information Using Household Power Connect the power cordInsert the coupler Plug the cord into the coupler Troubleshooting PowerTV output Shooting Troubleshooting Image is blurred Computer Shooting moviesPlayback List of Messages that Appear on the Screen No memory card Cannot select List of Messages that Appear on the Screen Function Func. Menu T ≈ w S y O P Z R T Y v x E z Shooting modes Function MenusShooting Menu Menus Y O P Z R T Y v x E z Options/Summary Ref. Set up MenuMenus Playback Menu Print Menu Handling Precautions Specifications 155 Specifications 156 Specifications Battery Pack NB-4L Rated input 240 V AC 50/60 Hz, 0.1 a 100 V 0.06 a 240 Index 159 Index 160 Trademark Acknowledgments Disclaimer

Canon 120 IS manual Shooting in Various Conditions, Shoot Take portraits Portrait

Models: 120 IS