Switching Shooting Modes and Scene (SCN) Modes (PowerShot SX510 HS)
22-Aug-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.
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 shown in 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 <
> button to access the setting screen.
> button to access the setting screen.4. Press the <
><
> buttons or turn the <
> dial to choose [Shooting Mode].*
><> buttons or turn the <> dial to choose [Shooting Mode].*Press the <> button.
> button.
] mode is set by default.5. Press the <><> buttons or turn the <> dial to choose the desired [Shooting Mode].
><> buttons or turn the <> dial to choose the desired [Shooting Mode].Press the <> button.
> button.
6. If the setting for the desired [Shooting Mode] is displayed in the upper right of the LCD screen, the setting is complete.
The available shooting modes are listed below.
| Mode | Scene | Shooting mode | Effect | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoot portraits | [Portrait] () | Take shots of people with a softening effect. | |
| Shoot under low light | [Low Light] ( ) | Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions. | ||
| Shoot with snowy backgrounds | [Snow] ( ) | Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. | ||
| Shoot fireworks | [Fireworks] ( ) | Vivid shots of fireworks. | ||
| 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 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 |  ) | Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration. | ||
NOTE
- 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 secure the camera
- [Low Light] () mode resolution is (
) (1984 x 1488) and cannot be changed. - In [Miniature Effect] () mode, holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.
- In [Miniature Effect] () mode, Movie image quality is [
] at an aspect ratio of [ 
] and [ 
] at an aspect ratio of [ 
]. These quality settings cannot be changed. - In the [Super Vivid] (), [Poster Effect] (), [Fish-eye Effect] (), [Miniature Effect] (), [Toy Camera Effect] ( ) modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.
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 shown in the image below.
The settings that can be made in each mode are explained bellow:
Tv Mode... Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed.
Av Mode... Set your preferred aperture value before shooting. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.
M Mode... Set your preferred shutter speed and aperture value to obtain the desired exposure.