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Canon PowerShot S10 Canon packs 2 megapixels and a 2x optical zoom into the smallest digicam yet! Select a topic Reference: Datasheet PowerShot S10 Sample Images --------------------------------- 1. Intro and Highlights 2. Executive Overview 3. Design 4. Viewfinder 5. Optics 6. Exposure & Flash 7. Shutter Lag & Cycle Time Tests 8. Operation & User Interface 9. Camera Modes & Menus 10. Image Storage & Interface 11. Video, Power, Software 12. Test Results & Conclusion --------------------------------- Print-Friendly Review Version Additional Resources and Other Links Reader Comments on PowerShot S10 --------------------------------- Digital Camera Comparometer (TM) --------------------------------- <-- Digital Cameras (Home) <-- Digital Camera Reviews Index <<Operation & User Interface :(Previous) | (Next): Image Storage & Interface>> Page 9:Camera Modes & Menus Review First Posted: 12/5/1999

Camera Modes and Menus


Stitch Assist Mode
Accessed by turning the mode dial to the red stitch assist symbol. This mode allows you to take multi frame shots for panorama images (assembled later with the PhotoStitch software). Pressing the Menu button in this mode pulls up the following options under the Record Menu:

• Resolution: selects between L (1600 x 1200), M (1280 x 960) and S (800 x 600).
  
  
• Compression: selects between Super Fine, Fine and Normal.
  
  
• Review: turns image review on and off.
  
  
• File Number Reset: turns the file number reset function on and off. (When off, the numbers in file names increment continually, preventing accidental overwriting of previous files when you transfer images to your hard drive.)
  
  

While in the Record Menu, scrolling to the top of the LCD menu screen and over one accesses the Camera Setup Menu with these options:

• Beep: turns the camera beep sound on and off.
  
  
• LCD Brightness: adjusts the brightness of the LCD display.
  
  
• Date/Time: sets the camera date and time.
  
  
• Language: selects between English, German, French, Spanish and Japanese.
  
  

Image Mode
Accessed by turning the mode dial to the word 'image' in red letters, this mode allows you to select from preset exposure settings. The menu at the bottom of the screen offers the following options:

• Landscape: (Unknown operation(?)) for recording broad expanses of scenery.
  
  
• Fast Shutter: Favors wider lens apertures and faster shutter speeds, for fast moving objects like sports, etc.
  
  
• Slow Shutter: Favors smaller lens apertures and slower shutter speeds, for recording moving objects to achieve a blurred effect, like white water rapids.
  
  
• Night Scene: Combines longer shutter times with flash exposure, to provide for brighter backgrounds with night subjects.
  
  
• Black & White: Records monochrome images.
  
  

Pressing the Menu button in this mode gives the following options under the Record Menu:

• Resolution: selects between L (1600 x 1200), M (1280 x 960) and S (800 x 600).
  
  
• Compression: selects between Super Fine, Fine and Normal.
  
  
• Digital Zoom: turns the digital telephoto function on and off.
  
  
• Review: turns image review on and off.
  
  
• File Number Reset: turns the file numbering reset on and off.
  
  

While in the Record Menu, scrolling up to the top of the screen and over to the right one pulls up the Camera Setup Menu:

• Beep: turns the camera beep sound on and off.
  
  
• LCD Brightness: adjusts the brightness of the LCD display.
  
  
• Date/Time: sets the camera date and time.
  
  
• Format: formats the CompactFlash card.
  
  
• Language: selects between English, German, French, Spanish and Japanese.
  
  

Manual Mode
Accessed by turning the mode dial to the red camera symbol denoted with an 'm.' Manual gives you some control over exposure compensation (EV) and white balance in addition to a few other settings. Pressing the Menu button in this mode pulls up the Record and Camera Setup Menus:

• Resolution: selects between L (1600 x 1200), M (1280 x 960) and S (800 x 600).
  
  
• Compression: selects between Super Fine, Fine and Normal.
  
  
• Gain: selects between zero (ISO 100), +1 (ISO 200) and +2 (ISO 400).
  
  
• Digital Zoom: turns the digital telephoto function on and off.
  
  
• Review: turns the image review function on and off.
  
  
• File Number Reset: turns the file number reset function on and off.
  
  
  
• Contrast: sets the image contrast.
  
  
• Sharpness: sets the image sharpness.
  
  

Scrolling up and over to the Camera Setup Menu gives the same options as described earlier under the "Image" setup options.


Automatic Mode
Accessed by turning the mode dial to the lone red camera symbol. This setting gives the camera complete control over exposure. Pressing the Menu button in this mode pulls up the Record and Camera Setup Menus with these options:

• Digital Zoom: turns the digital telephoto function on and off.
  
  
• Review: turns the image review function on and off.
  
  
• File Number Reset: turns the file number reset function on and off.
  
  

Scrolling up and over to the Camera Setup Menu gives the same options as described earlier under the "Image" setup options..


Playback Mode
Accessed by turning the mode dial to the blue playback symbol. This mode allows you to review, write protect and erase images. Pressing the Menu button brings up the Play and Camera Settings menus with these options:

• Single Erase: erases a selected image.
  
  
• Erase All: erases all images on the card.
  
  
• Protect: write protects individual images.
  
  
• Rotate: rotates a selected image 90, 270 and zero degrees clockwise.
  
  
• Slide Show: activates the slide show playback of all images.
  
  
• Print Order: selects individual images for printing (DPOF compliant).
  
  

Scrolling up and over to the Camera Setting Menu gives the same options as described earlier under the "Image" setup options.


PC Mode
Accessed by turning the mode dial to the black data transfer symbol, this mode allows you to connect the camera to your computer and download images.