Shooting in Various Scenes (PowerShot ELPH 330 HS / IXUS 255 HS)

Article ID: ART138941 | Date published: 05/13/2015 | Date last updated: 08/17/2015
 

Description

Shooting in Various Scenes (PowerShot ELPH 330 HS / IXUS 255 HS)

Solution

Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots.

Set the Shooting mode

1. Set the mode switch to <>, and press the Press the <Power> button of the camera.

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

3. The following screen appears.

Press the <><> buttons to select the [Shooting mode]. (If no changes have been made to the settings so far, [AUTO] ()will be displayed.)
Press the <FUNC./SET> () button.

4. The following screen appears.

Press the <><> buttons to select the [Shooting mode] you want ( [Portrait] mode () is selected in the image shown above).
Press the <FUNC./SET> () button.

5. The following screen appears.


When the icon for the [Shooting Mode] you want appears in the top-right corner of the screen, the setting is complete.

Shooting Modes

SceneShooting modeEffect
Shooting in Various Conditions Shoot portraits[Portrait] ( )Take shots of people with a softening effect.
Shoot evening scenes without using a tripod[Handheld NightScene] ( )Beautiful shots of evening scenes or portraits with evening scenery in the background, without the need to hold the camera very still (as with a tripod).
A single image is created by combining consecutive shots, reducing camera shake and image noise.
Shoot with snowy backgrounds[Snow] ( ) Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds.
Shoot fireworks[Fireworks] ( ) Vivid shots of fireworks.
Applying Special EffectsMaking Skin Look Smoother[Smooth Skin] ( ) You can apply a smoothening effect when shooting images of people. The effect level and color ([Lighter Skin Tone], [Darker Skin Tone]) can be chosen.
Shoot in vivid colors[Super Vivid] ( )Shots in rich, vivid colors.
Posterized shots[Poster Effect] ( )Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration.
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect[Fisheye 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 With a Soft Focus Effect[Soft Focus Effect] ( )This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter is attached to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired.
Shooting in Monochrome[Monochrome] ( )Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.
Shooting with Color Accent[Color Accent] ( )Choose a single image color to keep and change other colors to black and white.
Shooting with Color Swap [Color Swap] ( )You can replace one image color with another before shooting. Note that only one color can be replaced.
Special Modes for Other Purposes Auto Shooting After Face Detection [Smart Shutter] ( )[Auto Shooting After Smile Detection], [Wink Self-Timer], [Face Self-Timer]
Shooting Long Exposures [Long Shutter] ( )Specify a shutter speed of 1 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent camera shake.
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.
Shooting Stitch Assist Images [Stitch Assist] ( )Shoot a large subject by taking multiple shots at various positions, and then use the software to combine them into a panorama.
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies [Slow Motion Movie] ( )You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Note that sound is not recorded.
Shooting in Program AE [ ] Mode You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style.

NOTE
  • [Handheld NightScene] ()
- Shots may look grainy because the ISO speed is increased to suit the shooting conditions.
- Because the camera will shoot continuously, hold it steady while shooting.
- Excessive camera shake or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from obtaining the desired results.
  • [Fireworks] ()
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 hold the camera still
  • In the [Smooth Skin] (), [Super Vivid] (), [Poster Effect] (), [Fisheye Effect] (), [Miniature Effect] (), and [Toy Camera Effect] () modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.
  • Using the flash in [Color Accent] (), and [Color Swap] () mode may cause unexpected results.

SIMS Doc Id

8201773700

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