Switching Shooting Modes and Scene (SCN) Modes (PowerShot SX520 HS)

Article ID: ART116245 | Date published: 05/12/2015 | Date last updated: 08/15/2015
 

Description

Switching Shooting Modes and Scene (SCN) Modes (PowerShot SX520 HS)

Solution

The procedure for switching shooting modes is explained below.

Switching to Auto (Smart Auto) Mode

For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.

1. Press the <Power> button to turn the camera on.

2. Set the mode dial to <>.

Aim the camera at the subject. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene.
Icons representing the scene are displayed in the upper left of the screen.
Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus.

Switching to Hybrid Auto Mode

You can make a short movie of the day just by shooting still images. The camera records 2 4-second clips of scenes before each shot, which are later combined in a digest movie.

1. Press the <Power> button to turn the camera on.

2. Set the Mode Dial to <>.

IMPORTANT
  • Battery life is shorter in this mode than in [] mode, because digest movies are recorded for each shot.
  • A digest movie may not be recorded if you shoot a still image immediately after turning the camera on, choosing [ ]mode, or operating the camera in other ways.
  • Camera operating sounds will be recorded in digest movies.

Switching to Other Shooting Modes

Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions.

1. Press the <Power> button to turn the camera on.

2. Set the mode dial to one of the modes within the area shown in the image below.
The setting procedure for <Specific Scene> () is shown here for the purposes of illustration. <Creative Filter> () mode can also be set by using the procedure explained.

3. Press the < FUNC./SET> () button.

4. Press the <><> buttons to choose [Shooting Mode].*
Press the <> or <FUNC./SET> () button.


*If the settings have not been changed, [ ] mode is set by default.

5. Press the <><> buttons to choose the desired [Shooting Mode]. ([Portrait] () mode has been selected in the example image below.)
Press the <FUNC./SET> () button.

6. If the setting for the desired [Shooting Mode] is displayed in the upper right of the LCD screen, the setting is complete.

  • The available shooting modes are listed below.
Mode DialScene Shooting modeEffect
Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot[Creative Shot] ( )The camera determines the subject and shooting conditions, automatically applying special effects and recomposing the shot to emphasize the subject. Six still images are recorded for each shot. You can capture multiple still images with effects using camera-determined settings.
Brightness / Color Customization[Live View Control] ( )Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized.
Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode[Hybrid Auto] ( )You can make a short movie of the day just by shooting still images. The camera records 2 4 second clips of scenes before each shot, which are later combined in a digest movie.
Shooting in Various Conditions Shoot portraits [Portrait] ( )Take shots of people with a softeningeffect.
Auto Shooting after Face Detection[Smart Shutter] ( )The camera can be set to shoot after detecting a smile [Smile Detection], wink [Wink Self-Timer], or the face of another person after they have entered the shooting area [Face Self-Timer]
High-Speed Continuous Shooting[High-Speed Burst] ( )You can shoot a series of shots in rapid succession by holding the shutter button all the way down.
Shoot under low light [Low Light] ( )Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions.
Shoot with snowy backgrounds[Snow] ( )Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds.
Shoot fireworks [Fireworks] ( )Vivid shots of fireworks.
Applying Special EffectsShooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect [Fish-eye Effect] ( )Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.
Shots Resembling Miniature Models [Miniature Effect] ( )Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area.
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect[Toy Camera Effect] ( )This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
Shooting in Monochrome[Monochrome] ( )Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.
Shoot in vivid colors[Super Vivid] ( )Shots in rich, vivid colors.
Posterized shots[Poster Effect] ( )Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration.
Shooting Various MoviesShooting Movies[Movie Mode] ( )You can shoot movies with smoother motion, or lock or change the image brightness.

NOTE
  • [High-speed Burst] () mode resolution is () (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed.
  • [Low Light] () mode resolution is () (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed.
  • In [Fireworks] () mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera
  • In [Miniature Effect] () mode, holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.
  • In [Miniature Effect] () mode, Movie image quality is [ ] at an aspect ratio of [ ] and [ ] at an aspect ratio of [ ]. These quality settings cannot be changed.
  • In the [Fish-eye Effect] (), [Miniature Effect] (), [Toy Camera Effect] ( ), [Super Vivid] (), and [Poster Effect] () modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.

Switching to [P] Mode

More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style.

1. Press the <Power> button to turn the camera on.

2. Set the mode dial to <>.

Customize the settings as desired, and then shoot.
NOTE
  • If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. In this case, try adjusting the ISO speed or activating the flash (if subjects are dark), which may enable adequate exposure.
  • Movies can be recorded in <> mode as well, by pressing the movie button. However, some <> and <> settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording.

Switching to Tv, Av, or M mode

Take smarter, more sophisticated shots.

1. Press the <Power> button to turn the camera on.

2. Set the mode dial to one of the modes within the area shown in the image below.

The settings that can be made in each mode are explained bellow:
Tv Mode... Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed.
Av Mode... Set your preferred aperture value before shooting. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.
M Mode... Set your preferred shutter speed and aperture value to obtain the desired exposure.


SIMS Doc Id

8202117300

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