Shooting

Selecting the Shooting Mode

Shooting

The following modes are available with this camera.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto

The camera automatically makes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

most of the settings for you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manual

You can manually adjust the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

exposure, white balance, and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

other settings before shooting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch Assist

For shooting panorama

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

composition images

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movie

For shooting movies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The details on settings for each mode are kept even if the shooting mode is changed. When the power is turned off, the settings are also retained for certain shooting modes, but not for others (p. 57).

Selecting , , or

1 Open the lens cover to turn the power on. The shooting mode selected is the same as

2 Press the SET button.

3 Press or button to select the shooting mode and press the SET button.

Selecting

1 Whilst the lens cover is open, lower the lens cover lever to switch to movie mode. Lower the lens lever again to return to shoot-

ing still pictures.

You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit your purpose.

Resolution

The resolution gets higher in the order (Small), (Medium), (Large). Use a higher resolution if you want to make a large print. Use a lower resolution if you want to print on small objects like labels or to send images electroni- cally or to fit more images on a CF card.

Compression

The compression gets higher in the order

(Superfine), (Fine), (Normal). Select (Superfine) for a higher quality image or (Nor- mal) if you want to put more images on a CF card. The (Fine) settings provide adequate

quality for standard shots.

Resolution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PowerShot A200

 

PowerShot A100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Large)

 

1600 1200 pixels

1280

960 pixels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Medium)

1024

768 pixels

1024

768 pixels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Small)

640

480 pixels

640

480 pixels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resolution

320 240 pixels

160 120 pixels

Compression

Superfine

Fine

Normal

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Canon PowerShot A200, PowerShot A100 quick start Selecting the Shooting Mode, Selecting , , or

PowerShot A100, PowerShot A200 specifications

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The Canon PowerShot A200, released in the early 2000s, features a 3.2-megapixel CCD sensor, which provides vibrant and detailed images. Its 3x optical zoom lens allows users to frame subjects with precision, making it ideal for both portrait and landscape photography. One of its standout features is the 2-inch LCD screen, which offers a clear view for composing shots and reviewing images. The camera supports various shooting modes, including auto and manual exposure, giving users the flexibility to experiment with settings. The A200 also includes a built-in flash, which is essential for low-light photography.

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