Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Owner's Manual

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
5
Playback Mode
6
Wi-Fi Functions
7
Setting Menu
8
Accessories
4
P Mode
9
Appendix
Index
 
In [ ] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other 
measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, 
you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other 
means to secure the camera (= 59).
 
In [ ] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main 
subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.
Off
For shooting without the flash.
 
A blinking [ ] icon may be displayed when you press the shutter 
button halfway in camera-shake inducing, low-light conditions. In 
this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures 
to keep it still.
Flash
Changing the Flash Mode
 Still Images 
 
Movies
You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details 
Lift the flash.
Configure the setting.
 
Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] 
buttons to choose a flash mode, and then 
press the [ ] button.
 
The option you configured is now 
displayed.
 
The setting screen cannot be accessed by pressing the [ ] 
button when the flash is lowered. Lift the flash with your finger in 
advance.
Auto
Fires automatically in low-light conditions.
On
Fires for each shot.
Slow Synchro
Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a 
slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.