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    Possible combinations of shooting functions and shooting modes (PowerShot SX40 HS)

    21-Sep-2011
    8201285900

    Solution

      If you cannot set certain shooting functions, please check the current shooting mode of your camera. Some shooting functions may not be available in certain shooting modes. For details on the possible combinations of shooting functions and shooting modes, please refer to the following list.
      (: Selectable, or set automatically. : Not selectable)

      • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode


      *1: The available settings depend on the registered shooting modes. *2: Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes where the number of shots cannot be set. *3: Fixed to 1 shot in modes where the number of shots cannot be set. *4: Fixed to () when the flash is lowered, but selectable when the flash is raised. *5: Cannot be set, but switches to () depending on the circumstances. *6: Cannot be set, but switches to () when the flash fires. *7: FE Lock not available when set to (). *8: Except for () and (), AE lock and exposure shift are available only when shooting movies.


      • Function Settings () Available in Different Shooting Modes


      *1: The available settings depend on the registered shooting modes. *2: Not available in (). *3: White balance is not selectable. *4: Contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tone can be set in 5 levels. *5: () is set when in () , AF Lock, or () *6: Only () and () are available. *7: Synchronizes with the aspect ratio setting and is automatically set.


      • Shooting Settings () Available in Different Shooting Modes


      *1: Operation differs depending on the shooting mode when faces are not detected. *2: The available settings depend on the registered shooting modes. *3: Only available by pressing the () button. *4: [FlexiZone] in (), (), () and () modes, and [Center] in all other modes. *5: [On] when moving people are detected in () mode.