Switching Shooting Modes and Scene (SCN) Modes (EOS M3)
26-Mar-2015
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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 [ 
].
].
A scene icon (
) is displayed in the upper left of the screen.
) is displayed in the upper left of the screen.- The top of the screen shows the number of shots (
) and length of movie (
) you can shoot with the current card. - Frames displayed around any detected faces or other subjects indicate that they are in focus.
You can make a short movie of the day just by shooting still images. The camera records 2 – 4-second clips of scenes before each shot, which are later combined in a digest movie.
1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.
2. Set the mode dial to [ 
].
].
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.
- Sounds and vibrations from operating the camera or lens are 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 in the image below.
The setting procedure for Specific Scene (
) mode is shown here for the purposes of illustration. Creative Filters (
) mode can also be set using the procedure explained.
) mode is shown here for the purposes of illustration. Creative Filters () mode can also be set using the procedure explained.3. Set the mode dial to .
.
4. Press the [ 
] button.
] button.
5. Choose a shooting mode.
Press the [ 
], [ 
] buttons to choose [Shooting Mode].
], [ ] buttons to choose [Shooting Mode].(If the default settings have not been changed, [ 
] will be displayed.)
] will be displayed.)
6. 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.
7. If the mode icon for the desired shooting mode appears in the upper left of the screen, the setting is complete.
- The available shooting modes are listed below.
| Mode dial | Scene | Shooting mode | Effect | |
 * | Shooting with Your Favorite Settings | [Creative Assist] | Even if you don’t know much about photography, you can select from onscreen options written in plain English to change the brightness, blur the background, and take pictures that are all your own. | |
| Shooting in Various Conditions | Shoot Portraits | [Portrait] () | Take shots of people with a softening effect. |
| Take Landscapes | [Landscape] ( ) | Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a real sense of depth. | ||
| Shooting Flowers and Small Objects | [ Close-up] ( ) | Take pictures of flowers and other objects from close up to make them look huge in your photos. | ||
| Shooting Moving Subjects | [Sports] ( ) | When using a lens with "STM" in its name, the camera can keep focusing and shooting continuously. With other lenses, focus and exposure are locked at the position/level determined when you pressed the shutter button halfway. | ||
| Shooting 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. | ||
| Taking Vivid Pictures of Food | [Food] ( ) | Any dish can look like a bright and colorful delight. | ||
| Applying Special Effects | Shooting High-Contrast Scenes | [High Dynamic Range] ( ) | Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels each time you shoot, and the camera combines image areas with optimal brightness to create a single image. This mode can reduce the washed-out highlights and loss of detail in shadows that tend to occur in high contrast shots. |
| Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect | [Fish-eye Effect] ( ) | Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. | ||
| Shooting Oil Painting-like Photos | [Art Bold] ( ) | Emphasize the three-dimensional shape of the subject for an oil-like effect. | ||
| Shooting Watercolor-like Photos | [Water Painting] ( ) | You can shoot pictures with a light, soft watercolor-like effect. | ||
| 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] ( ) | This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter were attached to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired. | ||
| Shooting in Monochrome | [Rough Monochrome] ( ) | You can take pictures with a rough monochrome feel. | ||
 | Shooting Various Movies | Standard movie shooting | [Standard] () | You can shoot movies with smoother motion, or lock or change the image brightness. |
| Recording Movies at Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values | [Manual] ( ) | Set your preferred shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed. | ||
NOTE
Please review the supplemental information for the shooting modes listed below.
Additionally, try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired results.
- Subjects appear larger in [ ] mode compared to other modes.
- In [
] and [ ] modes, shots may look grainy because the ISO speed is increased to suit the shooting conditions. - Because the camera will shoot continuously in [ ] mode, hold it steady while shooting.
- In [ ] mode, excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from obtaining the desired results.
- When you use a tripod for evening scenes, shooting in [ ] mode instead of [ ] mode will give better results.
- [ ] mode may produce unsuitable color tones for human subjects.
- If you use flash in [ ] mode, the Tone setting will switch to default.
- In [HDR] mode, excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent you from obtaining the desired results.
- In [HDR] mode, if excessive camera shake interferes with shooting, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. Additionally, you should turn off image stabilization when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera.
- In [HDR] mode, any subject movement will make the image blurry.
- In [HDR] mode, there will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes and combines the images.
- In [
] mode, if using a lens that supports Dynamic IS, selecting [ ] mode adjusts the range displayed on-screen to make the subject larger. - In [ ] mode, some shutter speeds may cause flickering on the screen when recording under fluorescent or LED lighting, which may be recorded.
You can customize many function settings to suit 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 standard 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 menu settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording.
You can set the camera to one of these modes to take smarter, more sophisticated shots, and customize the camera for your shooting style.
1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.
2. Set the mode dial to one of the modes within the area indicated in the image below.
The settings that can be made in each mode are explained below:
- 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 before shooting to obtain the desired exposure.
- C mode...Save commonly used shooting modes and your configured function settings for reuse. To access saved settings later, simply turn the mode dial to [C].