Canon 1101B001 PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Basic - Page 11

Special Scene Items Turn the mode dial to shooting mode. , and use the W or X button to select a Foliage Shoots trees and leaves - such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms - in vivid colors. Snow Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background. Beach Shoots without making people appear dark near water or sand where reflected sunlight is strong. Fireworks Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at an optimal exposure. Color Accent Allows you to have only the color specified in the LCD monitor remain and to transform all others to black and white. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 53) Night Snapshot Allows you to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake even without using a tripod. Color Swap Allows you to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another color. Î See the Advanced Guide (p. 54) Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. Basic Shooting Functions z Some settings can be changed in each shooting mode (Advanced Guide: p. 167). z Results may vary depending on the subject. z In , mode, , , or of mode (depending on the scene being shot), the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image. z Observe the following precautions according to the selected function. You can achieve a better blurring effect of the background by making sure the upper half of your subject fills the entire LCD monitor. You can enhance the blurring effect of the background even more by setting the lens to its maximum telephoto setting. The camera shake warning icon may appear on the LCD monitor since slower shutter speeds are frequently used in this mode. If this happens, affix the camera to a tripod. The shutter speed slows down. Even if you use the flash, tell your subjects not to move for a few moments. If the Night Scene mode is used to shoot mid-day shots, the same effects as with the mode can be obtained. The slow synchro option automatically turns on. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake. Use when the distance between the front of the lens and the subject is 1 m to infinity (zoom position is at the maximum wide angle setting) 4 m to infinity, (when zoom position is at the maximum telephoto setting). The shutter speed is slow. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake. 9