Switching Shooting Modes and Scene (SCN) Modes (PowerShot SX280 HS / PowerShot SX270 HS)
21-Mar-2013
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Solution
The procedure for switching shooting modes is explained below.
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.
You can make a short movie of the day (digest movie). Just by shooting still images, the camera will automatically record a movie clip of the scene immediately before each shot.
1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.
2. Set the mode dial to <
>.
>.
To beautifully capture a digest movie, which is created by automatically recording about 2 – 4 seconds of the scene before each shot, aim the camera at the subject about four seconds before shooting a still image.
- Some camera sounds will be muted. Sounds are not played when you press the shutter button halfway, or trigger the self timer.
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.
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 indicated by 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.
) 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.
) button.4. The following screen appears.
Press the <
><
> buttons or turn the <Control dial> to choose [Shooting Mode].*
><> buttons or turn the <Control dial> to choose [Shooting Mode].**If the settings have not been changed, Portrait (
) mode is set by default.
) mode is set by default.Press the <FUNC./SET> () button.
) button.
5. The following screen appears.
Press the <><> buttons or turn the <Control dial> to choose the desired [Shooting Mode].*
><> buttons or turn the <Control dial> to choose the desired [Shooting Mode].*Press the <FUNC./SET> () button.
) button.6. The following screen appears.
If the setting for the desired [Shooting Mode] is displayed in the upper left of the LCD screen, the setting is complete.
The available shooting modes are listed below.
| Mode Dial | Scene | Shooting mode | Effect | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Brightness/Color Customization | [Live View Control] () | Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized. | |
 | Moving Subjects | [Sports] () | Shoot continuously as the camera focuses on moving subjects. | |
| Specific Scenes | 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 underwater | [Underwater] ( ) | ・Natural-colored shots of sea life and underwater scenery, when you use an optional waterproof case ・This mode can correct white balance and match the effect of using a commercially available color-compensating filter | ||
| Shoot with snowy backgrounds | [Snow] ( ) | Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. | ||
| Shoot fireworks | [Fireworks] ( ) | Vivid shots of fireworks. | ||
| Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. | Shooting 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 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. | ||
| Shoot in vivid colors | [Super Vivid] ( ) | Shots in rich, vivid colors. | ||
| Posterized shots | [Poster Effect] ( ) | Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration. | ||
| Auto Shooting After Face Detection | [Smart Shutter] ( ) | You can select from: Auto Shooting After Smile Detection[ Smile], Auto Shooting After Wink Detection [Wink Self-Timer], or Auto Shooting After Detecting the Face of Another Person [Face Self-Timer] | ||
| High-Speed Continuous Shooting | [High-speed Burst HQ] ( ) | You can shoot a series of shots in rapid succession by holding the shutter button all the way down. | ||
 | Shoot in Discreet Mode | [Discreet Mode] () | Shoot without activating camera sounds, the flash, or lamp as follows. | |
 | Shooting Various Movies | Shooting Movies | [Movie] () | You can shoot movies with smoother motion, or lock or change the image brightness. |
| Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies | [Super Slow Motion] ( ) | You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. | ||
NOTE
- In [Live View Control] (), movies will be recorded with optimal image brightness regardless of the setting.
- In [ Sports] (), [Handheld NightScene] (), and [Underwater] () shots may look grainy because the ISO speed is increased to suit the shooting conditions.
- Subjects appear larger in [Handheld NightScene] () mode compared to other modes.
- Because the camera will shoot continuously in [Handheld NightScene] () mode, hold it steady while shooting.
- In [Handheld NightScene] () mode , excessive camera shake or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from obtaining the desired results.
- 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 hold the camera still
- In the [Super Vivid] (), [Old Poster] (), [Fish-eye Effect] (), [Miniature Effect] (), [Toy Camera Effect] (), and [Soft Focus Effect] () modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.
- In [Discreet] () mode, even playback sounds are muted. Sounds of camera operations are muted, and movie audio is also muted.
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.
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 indicated by the image below.
The settings that can be made in each mode are explained bellow:
Tv Mode... Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed.
Av Mode... Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.
M Mode... Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed and aperture value to obtain the desired exposure.