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 left of the screen.
・Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus.

Switching to Hybrid Auto Mode

You can make a short movie of the day just by shooting still images. The camera records 2 – 4-second clips of scenes before each shot, which are later combined in a digest movie.

1. Press the <Power> button to turn the camera on.

2. Set the Mode Dial to <>.

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 indicated by 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 the <FUNC./SET> () button.

4. Press the <><> buttons to choose [Shooting Mode]. (If the settings have not been changed, Portrait () mode is set by default.)

5. Press the <><> buttons to choose the desired [Shooting Mode]. (Portrait () mode has been selected in the example image below.)
Press the <FUNC./SET> () button.

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

• The available shooting modes are listed below.

Mode dial	Scene		Shooting mode	Effect
	Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot		[Creative Shot] ()	The camera determines the subject and shooting conditions, automatically applying special effects and recomposing the shot to emphasize the subject. Six still images are recorded for each shot. You can capture multiple still images with effects using camera-determined settings.
	Moving Subjects		[Sports] ()	Shoot continuously as the camera focuses on moving subjects.
	Shooting in Various Conditions	Shoot portraits	[Portrait] ()	Take shots of people with a softening　effect.
		Auto Shooting After Face Detection	[Smart Shutter] ()	The camera can be set to shoot after detecting a smile [Smile Detection], wink [Wink Self-Timer], or the face of another person after they have entered the shooting area [Face Self-Timer]
		Shoot evening scenes without using a tripod	[Handheld NightScene] ()	•Beautiful shots of evening scenes or portraits with evening scenery in the background, without the need to hold the camera very still (as with a tripod). •A single image is created by combining consecutive shots, reducing camera shake and image noise.
		Shooting under Low Light	[Low Light] ()	Shoot with minimal camera and subject shake 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.
	Applying Special Effects	Shooting High-Contrast Scenes	[High Dynamic Range] ()	Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels each time you shoot, and the camera combines image areas with optimal brightness to create a single image. This mode can reduce the washed-out highlights and loss of detail in shadows that tend to occur in high contrast shots.
		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 with a Soft Focus Effect	[Soft Focus] ()	This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter were attached to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired.
		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.
	Shooting Various Movies	Standard movie shooting	[Standard] ()	You can shoot movies with smoother motion, or lock or change the image brightness.
		Recording Movies at Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values	[Manual] ()	Set your preferred shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed.
		Shooting iFrame Movies	iFrame Movies ()	Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage your iFrame movies using the software available from the Canon homepage.
		Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies	[Super Slow Motion Movie] ()	You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Note that sound is not recorded.

Switching to [P] Mode

You can customize many function settings to suit 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.

Switching to Tv, Av, M, C1, or C2 mode

Take smarter, more sophisticated shots, and customize the camera for your shooting style.

1. Press the <Power> button to turn the camera on.

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

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

• Tv Mode... Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting. 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 before shooting to obtain the desired exposure.
• C1, C2 Mode... Save commonly used shooting modes and your configured function settings for reuse. To access saved settings later, simply turn the mode dial to [ C1] or [C2 ].