5 Choosing Settings

 

Yourself

83

Shooting in Program AE

84

Adjusting the Brightness

 

(Exposure Compensation)

85

Turning the Flash On

85

Adjusting the White Balance

86

Changing the ISO Speed

88

Correcting the Brightness and

 

Shooting (i-Contrast)

89

Changing the Aspect Ratio

90

Continuous Shooting

91

Changing the Tone of an Image

 

(My Colors)

92

Shooting Close-ups (Macro)

94

Shooting Far Away Subjects

 

(Infinity)

94

Changing the AF Frame Mode

95

Magnifying the Focal Point

97

Choosing the Subject to

 

Focus On (Touch AF)

98

Shooting with the AF Lock

99

Shooting with Servo AF

100

Changing the Metering Method

101

Shooting with the AE Lock

102

Shooting with the FE Lock

102

Shooting with Slow Synchro

103

Red-Eye Correction

104

Checking for Shut Eyes

105

6 Getting More Out of Your

 

Camera

107

Setting the Shutter Speed

108

Setting the Aperture Value

109

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7 Using Various Functions for

Shooting Movies

111

Shooting Various Kinds of

 

Movies

112

Shoot Movies That Look Like a

 

Miniature Model (Miniature

 

Effect)

113

Shooting Super Slow Motion

 

Movies

114

Changing the Image Quality

116

Other Shooting Functions

117

Editing

117

8 Using Various Playback and

Editing Functions

119

Quickly Searching Images

120

Viewing Images in Filtered

 

Playback

123

Viewing Slideshows

124

Checking the Focus

126

Magnifying Images

127

Viewing Each Image in a Group....

128

Displaying Various Images

 

(Smart Shuffle)

130

Changing Image Transitions

131

Easy Operations with Touch

 

Actions

131

Viewing Images on a TV

133

Protecting Images

137

Erasing All Images

139

Tagging Images as Favorites

141

Organizing Images by Category

 

(My Category)

143

Rotating Images

144

Resizing Images

145

Trimming

146

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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.