Canon PowerShot SX50 HS - Manual (Page 58)

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Common, Convenient Features
• The zoom factor cannot be adjusted by pressing the < > button
( = 56) while you are holding down the < > button.
• Changing the composition of the shot significantly or making other
adjustments may reduce the effectiveness of image stabilization.
In this case, [ ] will be shown in gray. If this occurs, release the
< > button, compose the shot, and then press it again.
• Correct movie shooting is not possible if you start shooting a
movie while holding down the < > button, because the shot
composition may be changed as the level of image stabilization
changes.
• Although no image stabilization icon is shown while you are holding down
the < > button, optimal image stabilization will be applied when you press
the shutter button halfway.
• To fine-tune the size of subjects gradually, move the zoom lever while
holding down the < > button.
Still Images Movies
Using the Self-Timer
With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed
shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter
button.
1
Configure the setting.
z z Press the < r> button, choose []] (either
press the < q><r> buttons or turn the
< 5> dial), and then press the <m>
button.
X X Once the setting is complete, [ ]] is
displayed.
2
Shoot.
z z For Still Images: Press the shutter button
halfway to focus on the subject, and then
press it all the way down.
z z For Movies: Press the movie button.
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