You can shoot up to 26 images.

Shooting

Make the brightness in each image consis- tent. The final image will appear unnatural if the difference in brightness is too great.

Pan (swivel) the camera to take successive shots.

To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel as you move.

Shooting

1 Shoot the first image.

2 Shoot the next image so that it overlaps the first image.

Minor discrepancies in the overlapping por- tions can be corrected when the images are stitched together.

Press the or button to return to a previous image that you want to

reshoot.

3 Shoot the next images in the same way.

4 Press the SET button to end the shooting.

See “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” (p. 57).

The settings for the first image shot are applied for all subsequent images.

Movie Mode

The resolution can be set to 320 x 240

pixels (default setting) or 160 x 120 pixels in [Resolution] of the Rec. menu (p. 41).

1 Press the shutter button all the way to start recording movie images.

The recording time (in seconds) and a red circle appear in the LCD monitor during shooting.

2 Press the shutter button all the way again to stop the recording.

The maximum length of individual movie clips (A200: approx. 20 frames / second, A100: approx. 15 frames / second)

PowerShot A200: approx. 9 seconds PowerShot A100: approx. 14 seconds

PowerShot A200: approx. 26 seconds PowerShot A100: approx. 30 seconds (based on standard conditions established

by Canon)

These items may change depending on the subject or landscape conditions.

Shooting

The clip will end automatically after these times have elapsed or when the CF card becomes full.

The exposure, focus and white balance are fixed to the settings value (of the first frame) when shooting starts.

After shooting, the green indicator flashes while recording to the CF card. You cannot shoot images at this time.

Quick Time 3.0 or higher is required for re- play movie files (AVI / Motion JPEG) on a computer. Quick Time 5.0 is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM.

See “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” (p. 57).

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Canon PowerShot A200, PowerShot A100 quick start Movie Mode, Shooting, Press the SET button to end the shooting

PowerShot A100, PowerShot A200 specifications

The Canon PowerShot A200 and A100 are compact digital cameras that appeal to photography enthusiasts seeking quality without complexity. Known for their ease of use and reliability, these models embody Canon’s commitment to delivering excellent imaging technology in a user-friendly package.

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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