Switching Shooting Modes and Scene (SCN) Modes (PowerShot SX170 IS)

The procedure for switching shooting modes is explained below.

Switching to Auto (Smart Auto) Mode

For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.

1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.

2. Set the mode dial to ⋖⋗.

Aim the camera at the subject. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene.

・Icons representing the scene are displayed in the upper right of the screen.

・Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus.

Switching to other Shooting Modes

Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions.

1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.

2. Set the mode dial to one of the modes within the area shown in the image below.

The setting procedure for ⋖Specific Scene⋗ () is shown here for the purposes of illustration. ⋖Creative Filter⋗ () mode can also be set by using the procedure explained.

3. Press ⋖⋗.

4. The following screen appears.

Press the ⋖⋗⋖ ⋗ buttons or turn the ⋖⋗　 dial to choose [Shooting Mode].*

*If the settings have not been changed, Portrait () mode is set by default.

Press ⋖⋗.

5. The following screen appears.

Press the ⋖ ⋗⋖ ⋗ buttons or turn the ⋖ ⋗ dial to choose the desired [Shooting Mode].

Press ⋖⋗.

6. The following screen appears.

If the setting for the desired [Shooting Mode] is displayed in the upper right of the LCD screen, the setting is complete.

The available shooting modes are listed below.

Mode Dial	Scene		Shooting mode	Effect
	Shooting in Various Conditions<	Shoot portraits	[Portrait] ()	Take shots of people with a softening effect.
		Shoot under low light	[Low Light] ()	Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions.
		Shoot with snowy backgrounds	[Snow] ()	Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds.
		Shoot fireworks	[Fireworks] ()	Vivid shots of fireworks.
	Adding Effects and Shooting	Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect	[Fish-eye Effect] ( )	Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.
		Shots Resembling Miniature Models	[Miniature Effect] ()	Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area.
		Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect	[Toy Camera Effect] ()	This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
		Shooting in Monochrome	[Monochrome] ()	Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.
		Shoot in vivid colors	[Super Vivid] ()	Shots in rich, vivid colors.
		Posterized shots	[Poster Effect] ()	Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration.

Caution

[Low Light] () mode resolution is () (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed.

In [Fireworks] () 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

In [Fireworks] () mode, although no frames are displayed when you press the shutter button halfway, optimal focus is still determined.

In the [Super Vivid] (), [Poster Effect] (), [Fish-eye Effect] (), [Miniature Effect] (), [Toy Camera Effect] ( ) modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.

In [Miniature Effect] () mode, the zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the zoom before shooting.

In [Miniature Effect] () mode, holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.

In [Miniature Effect] () mode, movie image quality is [ ] at an aspect ratio of [ 4:3] and [ ] at an aspect ratio of [ 16:9]. These quality settings cannot be changed.

Switching to [P] Mode

More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style.

1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.

2. Set the mode dial to ⋖⋗.

Customize the settings as desired, and then shoot.

Caution

If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. In this case, try adjusting the ISO speed or activating the flash (if subjects are dark), which may enable adequate exposure

Movies can be recorded in ⋖⋗ mode as well, by pressing the movie button. However, some ⋖⋗ and ⋖⋗ settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording.

Switching to Tv, Av, or M mode

Take smarter, more sophisticated shots.

1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.

2. Set the mode dial to one of the modes within the area shown in the image below.

The settings that can be made in each mode are explained bellow:

Tv Mode... Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed.

Av Mode... Set your preferred aperture value before shooting. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.

M Mode... Set your preferred shutter speed and aperture value to obtain the desired exposure.