Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)

You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and white, when shooting.

Choose My Colors.

zTouch ø, then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose .

Choose an option.

zTouch an item you want to set.

zIf you drag up or down the menu on the right, other items will appear.

zTouch the menu item again to complete

the setting.

XThe setting will appear on the screen.

My Colors Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vivid

 

 

Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid

 

 

impression.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Neutral

 

 

Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral

 

 

hues.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sepia

 

 

Changes the image to sepia tones.

 

 

 

 

B/W

 

 

Changes the image to black and white.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combines the effects of Vivid Red, Vivid Green and Vivid

Positive Film

 

Blue to produce intense natural appearing colors like those

 

 

 

 

obtained with positive film.

 

Lighter Skin Tone

 

Makes skin tones lighter.

 

 

 

 

 

Darker Skin Tone

 

Makes skin tones darker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vivid Blue

 

 

Emphasizes blue tints. Makes the sky, ocean and other

 

 

blue subjects more vivid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vivid Green

 

Emphasizes green tints. Makes mountains, foliage and

 

other green subjects more vivid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vivid Red

 

 

Emphasizes red tints. Makes red subjects more vivid.

 

 

 

 

 

Custom Color

 

You can adjust contrast, sharpness, and color saturation

 

etc. to your preference (p. 93).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The white balance cannot be set in

and

(p. 86).

In

and

, colors other than people’s skin color may change. You

 

may not obtain the expected results with some skin colors.

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Canon 310 HS manual Changing the Tone of an Image My Colors, Choose My Colors

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.