Selecting the Recording Program

Mode dial

Available only in the and modes.

Turn the mode dial to switch between the recording categories.

: Automatic mode

: Program AE (P), Shutter-Priority AE (Tv) or Aperture-Priority AE (Av) can be selected ( 41).

(Scene): Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, or Fireworks can be selected ( 41).

To select a program after choosing or :

1.Press the FUNC. Button.

The selection frame will show the symbol of the program currently selected.

2.Press the SET dial to change the program.

3.Turn the SET dial to select the program desired and press the SET dial.

4.Press the FUNC. Button.

The symbol of the selected recording program appears.

Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly.

Portrait mode:

The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom to telephoto. The picture may not appear smooth when played back.

Sports mode:

The picture may not appear smooth when played back.

Night mode:

-Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.

-Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.

-White points may appear on the screen.

-Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

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Canon S1 instruction manual Selecting the Recording Program, Press the FUNC. Button

S1 specifications

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