Canon Digital IXUS 220 HS User Manual

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You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings.
Choose the recording pixel setting.
zAfter pressing the m button, press the 
op buttons to choose  , then press the 
m button again.
Choose an option.
zPress the op buttons to choose an 
option, then press the m button.
XThe setting will appear on the screen.zTo restore to the original setting, choose 
 in Steps 1 – 2.
You can choose from the following 2 compression ratios (image quality):   
(Fine),  (Normal).
Choose the compression ratio 
setting....

Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)
62 Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression 
Ratio (for 4:3 Aspect Ratios)
•The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change 
depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
•The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed 
(p. 90), more images can be shot because the data size per image will be smaller than 
with 4:3 images. However, since   16:9 images have a...

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Adding Effects and Shooting
in Various Conditions
This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various 
conditions.
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The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you 
wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.
Set the camera to 4 mode.
zSet the mode switch to 4.
Choose a Shooting mode.
zAfter pressing the m button, press the 
op buttons to choose G, then press the 
m button again.
zPress the op buttons to choose the 
desired mode, then press the m button.
Shoot.
ITake portraits (Portrait)
zProduces a soft effect when 
photographing people.
V Take shots of kids and pets...

Shooting in Various Conditions
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Take nightscapes without using a 
tripod (Handheld NightScene)
zLets you take beautiful snapshots of city 
nightscenes by combining several 
continuous shots to reduce camera shake 
and noise.
zWhen using a tripod, you should shoot in 
A mode (p. 24).
Take shots in low light conditions 
(Low Light)
zLets you take shots in dark places with 
reduced camera shake and subject blur.
wTake shots of people at the beach 
(Beach)
zLets you take shots of brightly lit people on...

Shooting in Various Conditions
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Take shots of people in snow 
(Snow)
zLets you take bright, natural-colored shots 
of people against snowy backgrounds.
In   mode, hold the camera firmly while shooting as multiple images are 
captured in succession.
•In   mode, the recording pixel setting will be fixed at   (1984 x 1488 
pixels).
• In  V,  or  S mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO 
speed  (p. 88) is increased to match the shooting conditions.
• If camera shake is too strong while shooting...

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You can make a short movie of a day just by taking still images.
Each time you take a picture, the scene just before taking your shot will be 
recorded as a movie. All the movies recorded that day will be saved as a 
single file.
Choose .
zFollow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose  .
Shoot.
zPress the shutter button fully to shoot a still 
image.
XA movie of approx. 2 – 4 sec. will be 
recorded just before the image is taken.
Making Short Movies Automatically 
(Movie Digest)
What if a movie is not...

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You can add various effects to images when shooting.
Choose a Shooting mode.
zFollow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose a 
Shooting mode.
Shoot.
Shoot images with vivid colors 
(Super Vivid)
zLets you take shots with vivid, intense 
colors.
Take posterized shots 
(Poster Effect)
zLets you take shots that look like an old 
poster or illustration.
Adding Effects and Shooting
Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in  , 
,  ,   and   modes, try taking some test shots first.
 

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Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-
eye Effect)
Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.
Choose .
zFollow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose  .
Choose an effect level.
zPress the n button for more than one 
second.
X[Effect Level] will appear on the screen.zPress the qr buttons to choose an effect 
level, then press the n button.
XYou can check the effect on the screen.
Shoot.
 

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Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model 
(Miniature Effect)
Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect 
of a miniature model.
Choose .
zFollow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose  .XA white frame (the area that will not be 
blurred) appears on the screen.
Choose the area to keep in focus.
zPress the n button for more than one 
second.
zMove the zoom lever to change the frame 
size, and press the op buttons to change 
the frame position,...