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Canon SX20 IS manual Correcting the Brightness and Shooting i-Contrast, Choose i-Contrast

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Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast)

The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting.

Choose [i-Contrast].

●Press the n button, choose the 4

tab, and then choose the [i-Contrast] menu item. Press the qr buttons to choose [Auto].

X@ will appear on the screen.

Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or may not be corrected properly.

You can correct recorded images (p. 135).

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Canon SX20 IS manual Correcting the Brightness and Shooting i-Contrast, Choose i-Contrast

Contents

Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Read This First What Do You Want to Do? ShootTake good landscapes View Shoot/View MoviesPrint SaveTable of Contents Functions Useful Information 155 Conventions Used in this Guide Safety Precautions Use only recommended power sourcesCamera Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyesBattery Safety PrecautionsOther Warnings This may cause the camera to malfunction Getting Started Attaching the Strap/Removing the Lens CapInserting the Batteries Open the coverInsert the batteries Close the coverWhy use NiMH batteries? Battery Charge IndicatorApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Compatible BatteriesInserting the Memory Card Removing the Memory CardCheck the card’s write-protect tab Insert the memory cardWhat is the write-protect tab? Approximate Number of Shots per Memory CardCan you check the number of shots that can be taken? Compatible Memory CardsOpening the LCD Monitor Open the LCD MonitorRotate the LCD monitor Close the LCD MonitorSetting the Date and Time Make the settingTurn on the camera Set the date and timeDate/Time battery Changing the Date and TimeDisplay the menus Choose Date/Time in the 3 tabSetting the Display Language Enter Playback modeDisplay the settings screen What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed?Formatting Memory Cards Display the menuChoose Format Format the memory cardPressing the Shutter Button Press halfway lightly to the first stopPress fully to the second stop Holding the CameraChoose a mode Set the mode dial to aTaking Pictures Compose the shotTwice Green AF frames appear where the subject is in focus FocusShoot What ifScene Icons What is the rectangular gray frame? Viewing ImagesChoose an image You can view your images on the screenErasing Images Choose an image to erasePrinting Images Items to PrepareTurn on the printer Turn on the camera Choose an image to printPrint images Printing ImagesSet the mode dial to E Shooting MoviesStop shooting Estimated Shooting TimesShooting Movies Viewing Movies Choose a moviePlay the movie You can view your movies on the screenTransferring Images to a Computer System RequirementsWindows MacintoshInstall the software Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appearsPreparations Transferring Images to a ComputerConnect the camera to the computer Open CameraWindowTransfer Images Accessories Supplied with CameraAccessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedSeparately Sold Accessories Power SuppliesOther Accessories FlashLearning More Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change the Shooting modeComponents Guide Control Dial ButtonComponents Guide Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting Information DisplaySame information will display on the viewfinder Playback Detailed Information Display Information Displayed on the ScreenSwitching the Display ShootingPlayback Display in Dark Conditions during ShootingIndicators Overexposure Warning during PlaybackHistogram Choose a shooting mode FUNC. Menu Basic OperationsDisplay the FUNC. menu Choose a menu itemMenu Basic Operations Choose a tabPress the qr buttons to choose an option Press the n button Normal screen will reappearChanging the Sound Settings Adjusting the VolumeMuting Sounds Changing the Screen Brightness With the MenuWith the l Button Choose LCD BrightnessReturning the Camera to Default Settings Choose Reset AllReset the settings Are there functions that cannot be reset?Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform the low level formatAbout low level formatting Power Saving during Shooting Power Saving during PlaybackClock Functions Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjust the diopterAttaching the Lens Hood Set the viewfinder displayPage Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions Shooting in Various Conditions Shooting in Special Scenes Shoot ’ Take indoor shots IndoorShoot sunsets Sunset Lets you shoot indoors with natural colorsTake nightscapes Night Scene TTake shots of fireworks FireworksWTake shots of people at the beach Beach YTake shots of aquatic life in an aquarium AquariumZShoot using high ISO speed ISO PTake shots of people in snow SnowZooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Move the zoom lever towardMove it toward i again Zoom Factors at which Images DeteriorateAccept the setting Digital Tele-ConverterChoose Digital Zoom Turning off the digital zoomTo restore to the original setting, choose Off in Step Inserting the Date and TimeChoose Date Stamp Using the Self-Timer Press the p button Choose ÒUsing the Face Self-Timer ChooseCompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button fullyChoosing Settings Yourself Shooting in Program AE Adjusting the Brightness Exposure Compensation Adjust the brightnessTurning the Flash On Choose the exposure compensationChanging the Recording Pixels Image Size Changing the Compression Ratio Image QualityChoose the recording pixels Change the image qualityApproximate Values for Paper Size Changing the Compression Ratio Image QualityRecording Pixels RatioShooting Close-ups Macro/Super Macro Press the q button Choose e or œShooting Range About the zoom bar in eChanging the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speedChanging the ISO speed Adjusting the White Balance Custom White BalanceChoose the white balance Choose a Drive mode Drive Mode Shooting Interval DescriptionContinuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a fixed intervalChanging the Tone of an Image My Colors Choose My ColorsPress the l button to accept the setting Shooting Using the Two Second Self-TimerCustom Color Choose ÎCustomizing the Self-Timer Choose the settingsChoose $ What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?Shooting Using a TV Monitor Changing the Composition with the Focus LockRecompose Press the shutter button fullyPage Getting More Out of Your Camera Changing the AF Frame Mode Face DetectFlexiZone/Center Choose AF FrameComplete settings Changing the AF Frame Position and SizePress the button Move the AF frameMagnifying the Focal Point Choose AF-Point ZoomCheck the focus What if the display does not magnify?Shooting with the AF Lock Shooting with Servo AFLock the focus Compose the scene and shootSet Face Select mode Choosing the Person to Focus On Face SelectSet the camera to Face Detect p Choose the face on which to focusChanging the Metering Mode Choose the Metering modeShooting in Manual Focus Mode Focusing roughlyFine tuning the focus Focus Bracketing Focus-BKT Mode Set the focus adjustment levelShooting with the AE Lock Lock the exposureProgram Shift Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB Mode Shooting with the FE LockRaise the flash and choose h p Lock the exposure Disappear and the FE will unlockShooting with Slow Synchro Set the exposure compensation amountRaise the flash p Choose … Shooting with Slow SynchroSetting the Shutter Speed Set the mode dial to M Make the settingAvailable Shutter Speeds What if aperture value is displayed in orange?Setting the Aperture Value Set the mode dial to B Make the settingSafety Shift Available Aperture ValuesSetting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Set the mode dial to D Make the settingCorrecting the Brightness and Shooting i-Contrast Choose i-ContrastAdjust the setting Red-Eye CorrectionChoose Flash Control Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Safety FEChoose ~ ~ will appear on the screenAdjusting the Flash Output Set the camera to D mode Choose the flash outputD mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output Choose Flash Control p Make the setting Changing the Flash Timing100 What are the 1st-curtain and 2nd-curtain?Checking for Shut Eyes Choose Blink Detection101 Registering Shooting Settings Register the settingsSettings that Can be Registered 102Changing the Color and Shooting Color AccentColor Swap Choose YSpecify the color to be swapped Specify the target colorSet the mode dial to L Choose a shooting direction Shooting Stitch Assist ImagesSpecify the range of colors to be swapped Take the first shotTake subsequent shots Finish shootingMerge the images on a computer 106107 Shooting Movies in Modes Other than EChanging the Image Quality Choose the image quality108 Image Quality TableTaking Still Images while Shooting a Movie Focus while shooting a movie109 What if 4 changes and you can’t take a still image?Sound Settings Adjusting the recording volumeUsing the Wind Filter 110AE Lock/Exposure Shift Other Shooting FunctionsChange the exposure 111Playback Functions 112Summary for Viewing Movies p Editing Set the editing range113 Check the edited movie Save the edited movie114 EditingUsing Playback and Other Functions 115Searching Images Using Index Display Searching Images Using the Control DialQuickly Searching Images Move the zoom lever toward gViewing Images in Filtered Playback Search byChoose a target filter 117Viewing images using filter playback Jump by and Images118 What if you can’t choose a filter?Viewing Slideshows Choose SlideshowChoose Start 119Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display p Switch framesChecking the Focus Change the magnification level or locationMagnifying Images Changing Image TransitionsMove the zoom lever toward k Choose TransitionViewing Images on a TV Turn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TV122 What if the images don’t properly display on the TV?Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV 123Open the cover and fully insert the cable Protecting Images Choosing Images IndividuallySelect Range Choose Select RangeChoose the starting image Choose the ending imageChoose All Images Protect imagesChoose All Images 126Erasing All Images Choose Erase127 Press the n button Erase 128Press the p button to choose Erase, then press the m button Erasing All ImagesOrganizing Images by Category My Category Choose My Category129 Choose the setting 130Press the pbutton to choose Select and press the m button Organizing Images by Category My CategoryRotating Images Choose RotateRotate the image 131Resizing Images Choose ResizeChoose an image size Save the new imageAdjust the trimming area TrimmingChoose Trimming Save as a new image and displayAdding Effects with the My Colors Function Choose a menu option134 Press the qr buttons or turn the Â dial to choose an optionCorrecting the Brightness i-Contrast 135Correcting the Brightness i-Contrast Correcting the Red-Eye Effect Choose Red-Eye CorrectionCorrect the image 136Print 137Printing will start Print listPrint Settings Choose Print SettingsAdjust the settings Choosing Images for Printing DpofChoosing the Number of Copies Choose Select Images & QtySet the number of prints 139Choose Range Set All Images to Print OnceClearing All Selections Customizing the Camera 141Turning off the Power Saving Function Setting the Screen Shut-Off TimeChanging Functions 142Using the World Clock Set the home time zoneSet the world time zone Choose the world time zoneTurning off Hints & Tips Changing the File Number Assignment144 Creating Folders by Shooting Date Changing Distance UnitsChanging the Lens Retract Time 145Switching the Focus Setting Changing Shooting FunctionsTurning off the AF Assist Beam 146Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function Changing the Image Display TimeChanging the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting 147Customizing Display Information 148Changing the IS-Mode Settings Registering Functions to the Button149 Choose My Menu settings Registering Commonly Used Shooting MenusChoose the menu items to register 150Changing Playback Functions Choosing the Image that First Displays in PlaybackChange the order in which menu items are displayed 151Changing the Start-up Image or Sound Change SoundsChanging the Start-up Screen Registering the Start-up Screen153 Register images or sounds saved on a computerChanging the Start-up Image or Sound 154 Useful Information 155Replacing the Date/Time Battery Insert the battery with + and sides oriented correctly156 Using Household Power Connect the power cordTurn off the camera Plug the cord into the camera 157Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately Display the flash settings screen158 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately Options Shooting mode159 Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX160 Canon Flashes Other than Speedlite EX SeriesTroubleshooting PowerTV output Shooting162 Shooting movies PlaybackComputer 163List of Messages that Appear on the Screen 164165 166 Shooting modes M GFunc. Menu 167 Menus Shooting Menu168 Function Shooting modes169 MenusSet up Menu 170Options/Summary Ref. Playback Menu Print Menu171 Handling Precautions EquipmentMemory Cards 172Specifications 173Specifications 174Specifications Lens Hood LH-DC50 175Index 176177 Index178 IndexTrademark Acknowledgments Disclaimer