Canon PowerShot S120 User Guide - Page 49

Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Using the Electronic Level Movies An electronic level can be displayed on the screen when shooting as a guideline to determine if the camera is level. 1 Display the electronic level. zzPress the button several times to display the electronic level. 2 Level the camera as needed. zzLevel the camera so that the center of the electronic level is green. Cover • If the electronic level is not displayed in step 1, press the button, and on the [4] tab, choose [Custom Display]. Add a [ ] to [ ] or [ ] to choose the electronic level. • Tilting the camera too far forward or backward will prevent you from using the electronic level, which will turn gray. • The electronic level is not displayed during movie recording. • If you hold the camera vertically, the orientation of the electronic level will be updated automatically to match the camera orientation. • If your shots are not level even if you use the electronic level, try calibrating the electronic level (=162). Magnifying the Area in Focus Still Images You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame. 1 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [AFPoint Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (=25). Before Use Common Camera Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, M, and C Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 49