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Page 66 64To change the continuous shooting speed
The interval between shots may lengthen slightly when the camera’s
built-in memory fills.
If the flash is firing, the interval between shots will lengthen to
accommodate the flash’s charging requirements.
Using the Self-timer
With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is
pressed. This is useful when you want to take a memorable photo with everyone
including yourself in the picture. The self-timer can be used in any...

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Shooting
Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time
The self-timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer Sound item in
the (My Camera) menu (p. 51).
1In the (Rec.) menu, select .
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
2Use the or button to select
or and press the MENU button.
The display will return to the Shooting screen. When is selected, the self-timer
sounds and the blinking gets faster 2
seconds before the shutter activates.
When is selected, the self-timer
sounds at the...

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Shooting in Manual Mode
In this mode, you can change various settings and shoot as you wish.
1Slide the mode switch to (Rec.)
and turn the mode
dial to .
2Change the settings.
See Functions Available in Each Shooting
Mode (p. 160).
3Shoot (p. 53).
If the subject is difficult to focus on when
the shutter button is pressed halfway, the
beep will sound one time and the lower
indicator beside the viewfinder will blink
yellow.
The AF frame will also appear yellow. (If the
AiAF option is set...

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Shooting
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be
merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.
To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the
supplied programs.
Framing a Subject
The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining
images and merges them. When shooting, try to include a distinctive item
(landmark) in the overlapping portions.
Compose each frame so that it...

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To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to
the subject as you move it.
Shooting
Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist.
Left to right horizontally
Right to left horizontally
1Slide the mode switch to (Rec.)
and turn the mode dial to .
2Use the or button to select the
sequence direction and press the
SET button.
3Shoot the first frame in the
sequence.
The exposure and white balance are set and
locked with the first image.

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Shooting
A custom white balance setting cannot be set in [Stitch Assist]
mode. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another
shooting mode (p. 82).
The settings for the first image are used to take subsequent images
in the sequence.
It is not possible to display images on the TV when shooting in Stitch
Assist.
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).
4Compose the second image so that
it overlaps a portion of the first and
shoot.
Use the or button to...

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Shooting a Movie
DIGITAL IXUS 500DIGITAL IXUS 430
640 x 480 pixels —
320 x 240 pixels
160 x 120 pixels
1Slide the mode switch to (Rec.)
and turn the mode
dial to .
The LCD monitor turns on and displays the
maximum recording time (in seconds).
2Press the shutter button fully.
Shooting and sound recording starts
simultaneously.
During shooting the recording time (in
seconds) and a red circle appear on the
LCD monitor.
3Press the shutter button fully again
to stop recording.
The...

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Shooting
The recording time may not display properly during shooting or
filming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of CF cards.
- Slow recording cards
- Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer
- Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly
Although the recording time may not display properly during
shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on the CF card.
Recording time will display properly if you format the CF card in this
camera (excluding slow...

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Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock)
It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus
lock or AF lock in these situations.
Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings
Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition
Subjects that are moving quickly
Subjects through glass:
Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of
light reflecting back off the glass.
Subjects with horizontal...

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Shooting
To release the focus lock
Press the
/ button.
The focus lock can be set in any shooting mode.
When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor,
setting the AiAF to Off (p. 76) is recommended since the camera
focuses using the center AF frame only.
The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter
button to compose the image. Moreover, the AF lock is still effective
after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image
with the same...

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Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)
You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the
contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a
subject is backlit.
You must set the flash to . The AE lock cannot be set if the flash
fires.
To release the AE lock
Press the
button.
The AE lock may be released by pressing the zoom lever, MENU
button or button, or by changing the white balance, ISO speed,
photo effect or the shooting mode, or by turning the LCD...

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