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Contents at a Glance
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Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
Quick Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Part I: Using Your Canon PowerShot Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Chapter 1: Exploring the PowerShot Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 2: Navigating Your PowerShot Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Chapter 3: Getting the Most Out of Your PowerShot Camera . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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Part II: Creating Great Images with Your Canon PowerShot. . . . 107
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Chapter 4: The Fundamentals of Photography . .
Chapter 5: Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6: Capturing Great Images . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 7: Downloading, Editing, and Outputting
Chapter 8: Using the Video Feature . . . . . . . . .
Part III: Appendixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
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Appendix A: Online Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Who is this Book for?
Making this Book Work for You
Quick Tour
Getting Your Camera Ready
Setting the time and date
Formatting the memory card
Selecting a Shooting Mode
Selecting a Scene Mode
Taking the Picture
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Reviewing Images
Deleting Images
Output
From camera to computer
Using a card reader
Directly from the camera
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Part I: Using Your
Canon PowerShot
Camera
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Chapter 1: Exploring the
PowerShot Cameras
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About the Technology
4-Way Controller
Standard Features
A Series
A430 and A460
A530 and A540
A550
A560
A570 IS
A630 and A640
A700 and A710 IS
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SD Series
SD40
SD430
SD600 and SD630
SD700 IS
SD750 and SD1000
SD800 IS
SD850 IS
SD900
G7
S5 IS
TX1
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Chapter 2: Navigating
Your PowerShot Camera
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Main Menu Categories
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Record Menu
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AiAF
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AF Frame
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Flash Sync
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Slow Synchro
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Flash Adjust
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Red-Eye
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Safety FE
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Safety Shift
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Light Metering/Metering Mode 63
Spot AE Point
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MF-Point Zoom
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Safety MF
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Self-Timer
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Auto ISO Shift
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AF Mode
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AF-assist Beam
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Digital Zoom
Review
Save Original
Reverse Display
Auto Category
Grid Lines
Display Overlay
IS mode
Converter
Custom display settings
Date Stamp
Vertical Shutter
Long Shutter
Set Print/Share button
Set Shortcut button
Stitch Assist
Save Settings
Setup Menu
Mute
Volume
Audio
Info Display
Touch Icons
Start-up Image
LCD Brightness
Power Saving
Time Zone
Date/Time
Clock Display
Format
File Numbering
Create Folder
Auto Rotate
Distance Units
Lens Retract
Language
Video System
Print Method
Reset All
Play Menu
Transition
AutoPlay
Slide Show
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My Category
Red-Eye Correction
My Colors
Sound Memo
Sound Recorder
Erase
Protect
Rotate
Erase All
Transfer Order
Set Play Button
Set Movie Button
Print Menu
My Camera Menu
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Chapter 3: Getting the Most Out
of Your PowerShot Camera
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Metering mode
Compression
Recording Pixels
Focus-BKT
ND Filter
Movie Mode Function
Menu
Stitch Assist
Preset modes
Creative Zone
P
Tv
Av
M
Histogram
Memory cards
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Part II: Creating Great
Images with Your
Canon PowerShot
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Chapter 4: The Fundamentals
of Photography
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Auto Exposure Lock
Flash Exposure Lock
Auto Focus Lock
Function Menu
Shooting Modes
Auto mode
Manual mode
Exposure Compensation
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Long Shutter mode
+/- (Flash)/Flash Output
ISO speed
White balance
Drive mode
My Colors
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Keep It Simple
Telling the story
Filling the frame
Composition Basics
The rules
Breaking the rules
Make It Sharp
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Understanding Light
Color
Quality
Direction
Understanding Exposure
Controlling exposure
Controlling light in the
lens: Aperture
Controlling light in the
shutter: Shutter speed
Controlling light in the
image sensor: ISO
The exposure equation
When to shoot
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Chapter 5: Accessories
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Tripods
Lighting
Lenses
Underwater Gear
Batteries, Chargers, and
AC Adaptors
Chargers
AC adaptors
Cases
Camera Care
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Chapter 6: Capturing
Great Images
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Abstract Photography
Inspiration
Abstract photography
practice
Abstract photography tips
Action and Sports Photography
Inspiration
Action and sports
photography practice
Action and sports
photography tips
Animal and Wildlife Photography
Inspiration
Animal and wildlife
photography practice
Animal and wildlife
photography tips
Architectural Photography
Inspiration
Architectural photography
practice
Architectural photography
tips
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Child Photography
Inspiration
Child photography practice
Child photography tips
Fireworks Photography
Inspiration
Fireworks photography
practice
Fireworks photography tips
Flower Photography
Inspiration
Flower photography practice
Flower photography tips
Landscape and Nature
Photography
Inspiration
Landscape and nature
photography practice
Landscape and nature
photography tips
Macro Photography
Inspiration
Macro photography practice
Macro photography tips
Motion Photography
Inspiration
Motion photography
practice
Motion photography tips
Night Photography
Inspiration
Night photography practice
Night photography tips
Panoramic Photography
Inspiration
Panoramic photography
practice
Panoramic photography tips
People Photography
Groups
Individuals
Inspiration
People photography
practice
People photography tips
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Pet Photography
Inspiration
Pet photography practice
Pet photography tips
Product and Auction
Photography
Inspiration
Product and auction
photography practice
Product and auction
photography tips
Street Photography
Inspiration
Street photography
practice
Street photography tips
Sunset and Sunrise Photography
Inspiration
Sunset and sunrise
photography practice
Sunset and sunrise
photography tips
Travel Photography
Inspiration
Travel photography
practice
Travel photography tips
Winter Photography
Inspiration
Winter photography
practice
Winter photography tips
Chapter 7: Downloading,
Editing, and Outputting
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Downloading
Downloading from the
camera
Downloading from a card
reader
In-Camera Editing
Deleting
Protecting images
Batch erase using
protection
Rotating images
Adding audio comments
Adjusting color
Image Editing via Software
Image management
Rate
Filter
Keywords
Image adjustment
Resizing images for e-mail
Printing
Printing from the camera
Printing from the computer
Television Slide Shows
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Chapter 8: Using the Video
Feature
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Setting Up to Record
Resolution
Frame rate
White balance
Exposure
Focus
Recording the video
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Knowing the Limitations
Frame rate versus
resolution
Recording length
Storage
Sound
When the Shooting Stops
In-camera editing
Editing on the computer
Video Tips
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Part III: Appendixes 245
Appendix A: Online
Resources
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Glossary
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Index
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