Canon Camera Powershot Sx700 Hs User Manual

							Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Still Images
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
Just as with regular exposure compensation (=  69), you can adjust the 
flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
zzPress the  button, choose [X] in 
the menu, and adjust the setting by either 
pressing the < o> buttons or turning 
the  dial (=
  23).
zzThe correction level you specified is now 
displayed.
•	 When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts t\
he 
shutter speed or aperture value during the flash shots to reduce washed-
out highlights and shoot at optimal exposure. However, you can deactivate 
automatic adjustment of the shutter speed and aperture value by accessin\
g 
MENU (=
  24) and choosing [ 4] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Safety FE] > [Off].
•	 You can also configure the flash exposure compensation by accessing MENU 
(=
  24) and choosing [ 4] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Flash Exp. Comp].
•	 You can also access the [Flash Settings] MENU screen ( =  24) when the 
flash is up by pressing the < r> button and immediately pressing the < n> 
button.
Still Images
Shooting with the FE Lock
Just as with the AE lock (=  70), you can lock the exposure for the flash 
shots.
1	 Raise	the	flash	and	set	it	to	[h] 
(=  80).
2	 Lock	the	flash	exposure.
zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot 
with the exposure locked. With the 
shutter button pressed halfway, press the 
 button.
zzThe flash fires, and when 
[] is displayed, the flash output level is 
retained.
zzTo unlock FE, release the shutter button 
and press the  button again. In this 
case, [
] is no longer displayed.
3 Compose the shot and shoot.
zzAfter one shot, FE is unlocked and [] is 
no longer displayed.
•	 FE: Flash Exposure  
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Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Other Settings
Still Images
Changing the Compression Ratio 
(Image Quality)
Choose from two compression ratios, [] (Super Fine) and [] (Fine), as 
follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit 
on a memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” ( =
  190).
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  23).
Still ImagesMovies
Changing the IS Mode Settings
1 Access the setting screen.
zzPress the  button, choose [IS 
Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press 
the  button (=
  24).
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzChoose [IS Mode], and then choose the 
desired option ( =  25).
ContinuousOptimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically\
 
applied (Intelligent IS) (
=  33).
Shoot Only* Image stabilization is active only at the moment of shooting.
Off Deactivates image stabilization.
*
 The setting is changed to [Continuous] for movie recording.
•	 If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the 
camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this 
case, set [IS Mode] to [Off]. 
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Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
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P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
83
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Movies
Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown 
before Shooting
Normally, once movie recording begins, the image display area changes 
and subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of significant camera 
shake. To shoot subjects at the same size shown before shooting, you can 
choose not to reduce significant camera shake.
zzFollow the steps in “Changing the IS 
Mode Settings” (=  82) to access the 
[IS Settings] screen.
zzChoose [Dynamic IS], and then choose 
[2] (=  24).
•	 You can also set [IS Mode] to [Off], so that subjects are recorded at 
the same size shown before shooting. 
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Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Take smarter, more sophisticated shots
•	Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respectiv\
e mode.
Specific
	Shutter	Speeds	([Tv]	Mode) .............. 85
Specific
	Aperture	Values	([Av]	Mode) ............ 85
Specific
	Shutter	Speeds	and	Aperture	Values	([M]	Mode) ........................................................ 86Adjusting the Flash Output ....................................87 
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Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Still Images
Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode)
Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera 
automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed.
For details on available shutter speeds, see “Shutter Speed” (=
  191).
1 Enter [M] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [M].
2 Set the shutter speed.
zzTurn the  dial to set the shutter 
speed.
•	In shooting conditions requiring slower shutter speeds, there will 
be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes 
images to reduce noise.
•	 When shooting at low shutter speeds on a tripod, you should set [IS 
Mode] to [Off] (=
  82).
•	 Maximum shutter speed with the flash is 1/2000 second. If you 
specify a faster speed, the camera will automatically reset the speed 
to 1/2000 second before shooting.
•	 Orange display of aperture values when you press the shutter 
button halfway indicates that the settings deviate from standard 
exposure. Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value is 
displayed in white, or use safety shift ( =
  85).
•	[M]: Time value
Still Images
Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode)
Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera 
automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.
For details on available aperture values, see “Aperture” ( =
  191).
1 Enter [B] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [B].
2 Set the aperture value.
zzTurn the  dial to set the aperture 
value.
•	Orange display of shutter speeds when you press the shutter button 
halfway indicates that the settings deviate from standard exposure. 
Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed is displayed in 
white, or use safety shift (see below).
•	 [B]: Aperture value (size of the opening made by the iris in the lens)
•	 To avoid exposure problems in [ M] and [B] modes, you can have the 
camera automatically adjust the shutter speed or aperture value, even wh\
en 
standard exposure cannot otherwise be obtained. Press the < n> button 
and set [Safety Shift] on the [ 4] tab to [On] (=
  24).  
However, safety shift is disabled when the flash fires. 
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Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Index
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Still Images
Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture 
Values ([M] Mode)
Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed a\
nd 
aperture value to obtain the desired exposure.
For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see “Shu\
tter 
Speed” (=
  191) and “Aperture” (=  191).
1 Enter [D] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [D].
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose 
adjustment of shutter speed or aperture 
value, and turn the  dial to specify 
a value.
zzAn exposure level mark based on your 
specified value is shown on the exposure 
level indicator for comparison to the 
standard exposure level.
zzThe exposure level mark is shown in 
orange when the difference from standard 
exposure exceeds 2 stops.
Aperture Value
Shutter Speed Standard 
Exposure Level
Exposure Level 
Mark
Exposure 
Level Indicator
•	 After you set the shutter speed or aperture value, the exposure level 
may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot.
•	 Screen brightness may change depending on your specified shutter 
speed or aperture value. However, screen brightness remains the 
same when the flash is up and the mode is set to [ h].
•	 To have the setting you did not configure in step 2 (whether shutter 
speed or aperture value) automatically adjusted to obtain standard 
exposure, hold the shutter button halfway and press the < o> 
button. Note that standard exposure may not be possible with some 
settings.
•	 With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, ISO speed is [100] 
and cannot be changed.
•	 [D]: Manual
•	 Calculation of standard exposure is based on the specified metering method 
(=
  70).  
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Basic Guide
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Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
87
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Still Images
Adjusting the Flash Output
Choose from the three flash levels in [D] mode.
1 Enter [D] mode.
zzSet the mode dial to [D].
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [X] in 
the menu, and adjust the setting by either 
pressing the  buttons or turning 
the < 5
> dial (=
  23).
zzOnce the setting is complete, the flash 
output level is displayed.  
[
]: low, []: medium, []: high
•	You can also set the flash level by accessing MENU ( =  24) and choosing 
[4] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Flash Output].
•	 You can set the flash level in [ M] or [B] mode by accessing MENU 
(=
  24) and choosing [ 4] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Flash Mode] > [Manual].
•	 You can also access the [Flash Settings] MENU screen when the flash is up by 
pressing the < r> button and immediately pressing the < n> button. 
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Wi-Fi Functions
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Playback Mode
Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways
•	To prepare the camera for these operations, press the < 1> button to enter Playback mode.
•	It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or \
already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras.
Viewing
 .............................................................. 89Switching Display Modes ......................................90
Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting 
Still Images (Digest Movies)
 .................................. 91
Checking People Detected in Face ID .................. 92Browsing and Filtering Images ....................... 93Navigating through Images in an Index................. 93
Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions .... 93
Viewing Individual Images in a Group ................... 94Editing Face ID Information ............................ 95
Image Viewing Options
 .................................... 96Magnifying Images ................................................ 96
Viewing Slideshows .............................................. 96
Auto Playback of Related Images 
(Smart Shuffle)
 ...................................................... 97
Protecting Images ............................................98Using the Menu ..................................................... 99
Choosing Images Individually ............................... 99
Selecting a Range ............................................... 100
Specifying All Images at Once ............................ 101Erasing Images ............................................... 101Erasing Multiple Images at Once ........................102Rotating Images ............................................. 104Using the Menu ................................................... 104
Deactivating Auto  Rotation .................................. 105Tagging Images as Favorites ........................105Editing Still Images
 ........................................
106Resizing Images .................................................. 106
Cropping .............................................................. 107
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) .......... 108
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) ............ 109
Correcting Red-Eye ............................................. 109Editing Movies ................................................ 11 0Reducing File Sizes ............................................11 2
Editing Digest Movies .......................................... 11 2 
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Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Index
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Still ImagesMovies
Viewing
After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as 
follows.
1 Enter Playback mode.
zzPress the  button.
zzYour last shot is displayed.
2 Browse through your images.
zzTo view the previous image, press 
the  button or turn the  dial 
counterclockwise. To view the next 
image, press the  button or turn the 
 dial clockwise.
zzPress and hold the  buttons to 
browse through images quickly.
zzTo access Scroll Display mode, turn the 
< 5
> dial rapidly. In this mode, turn the 
< 5 > dial to browse through images.
zzTo return to single-image display, press 
the <
m
> button.
zzTo browse images grouped by shooting 
date, press the  buttons in 
Scroll Display mode.
zzMovies are identified by a [] icon. To 
play movies, go to step 3.
3 Play movies.
zzTo start playback, press the  button, 
choose [] (either press the  
buttons or turn the  dial), and then 
press the  button again.
4 Adjust the volume.
zzPress the  buttons to adjust the 
volume.
zzTo adjust the volume when the volume 
indicator is no longer displayed, press the 
 buttons.
5 Pause playback.
zzTo pause or resume playback, press the 
 button.
zzAfter the movie is finished, [] is 
displayed.
Volume Indicator   
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid 
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
•	To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button 
halfway.
•	 To deactivate Scroll Display, choose MENU (=
  24) > [1] tab > [Scroll 
Display] > [Off].
•	 To have the most recent shot displayed when you enter Playback mode, 
choose MENU ( =
  24) > [1] tab > [Resume] > [Last shot].
•	 To change the transition shown between images, access MENU ( =  24) and 
choose your desired effect in [1] tab > [Transition Effect].
Still ImagesMovies
Switching Display Modes
Press the  button to view other information on the screen, or to hide 
the information. For details on the information displayed, see “Playb\
ack 
(Detailed Information Display)” ( =
  179).
No Information 
Display Simple 
Information  Display Detailed 
Information  Display GPS Information 
Display
Still ImagesMovies
Overexposure	Warning	(for	Image	Highlights)Washed-out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed 
information display ( =  90).
Still ImagesMovies
Histogram
zzThe graph in detailed information display 
(=  90) is a histogram showing the 
distribution of brightness in the image. 
The horizontal axis represents the degree 
of brightness, and the vertical axis, how 
much of the image is at each level of 
brightness. Viewing the histogram is a 
way to check exposure.
High
Dark Low
Bright 
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