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Using the camera in P (Program) mode
Set the mode dial on the top of the camera to P (Program) mode. When the camera is in Program
mode it will focus automatically and set the exposure, however, unlike Auto mode, it allows you yo
set a variety of Function Settings that inuence the characteristics of the image. To set these:
1. Press the FUNC. SET button;
2. Push the “up” or “down” buttons (top and bottom of the Control Dial) to choose among the
menu items that appear on the left side of the display;
3. e available options for each menu item appear along the bottom of the display, scroll the
Control Dial (or press the “left” and “right” button function by pressing the left or right of the
Control Dial) to move from one setting to the next. On settings that display “DISP.” you can
choose the setting by pressing the DISP. button;
4. Push the FUNC. SET button to conrm your selection, the shooting screen will reappear and the
setting you chose will appear on the display screen.
e following function settings can be selected in Program mode:
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AWB (the most valuable option here is setting the while balance on the camera to match a
white reference card using the “Custom White Balance” mode. Otherwise, you set the white
balance to Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten or two kinds of Florescent (High and Low color
temperature) to match the color temperature of your shooting environment.
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My Colors
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Shooting Mode
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Flash Power
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Metering
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Image Resolution (we strongly recommend the Large size for the highest resolution)
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Compression Quality (we strongly recommend the FINE quality)
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Video Resolution
Each of these are described in detail in the Canon PowerShot SX150 IS User Guide.
Macro Mode
Set the Macro model (the left side of the wheel) for shooting very small or close-up subjects. Your
camera will adjust itself for close-up focusing. Be sure to turn the macro option off if you don’t need
it.
Using the camera inTv or Av mode
When working in the Tv mode the camera will allow you to choose the shutter speed and the
camera will choose the aperture needed for proper exposure. When working in the Av mode the
camera will allow you to choose the lens aperture and the camera will choose the shutter speed
needed for proper exposure.
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