Shooting – The Basics

Continuous Shooting

Mode Dial

Use this mode to shoot successive shots while the shutter button is pressed.

zContinuous shooting speed is as follows*. PowerShot A520: Approx. 1.9 shots per second PowerShot A510: Approx. 2.3 shots per second

*Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off (These figures reflect Canon’s testing standard. The figures will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions.)

1Press the FUNC. button.

2Select *(Drive Mode) using the or button.

* The current setting is displayed.

3Select using the or button and press the FUNC. button.

4Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.

5Press the shutter button all the

way to shoot.

z Shooting will stop when the shutter button is released.

z The interval between shots may lengthen

somewhat when the internal memory

becomes full.

z The flash can be used, but the interval between shots will lengthen to accommodate the flash recharge time.

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