
Image Customization Features
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In shots of evening scenes with subjects illuminated by mercury lamps, the
subjects or background may appear to have a greenish tinge. This greenish
tinge can be corrected automatically when shooting, using Multi-area White
Balance.
Configure the setting.
z
Press the
n
button, choose [Hg Lamp
Corr.] on the
4
tab, and then choose [On]
(p. 40).
X
Once the setting is complete,
is
displayed.
z
To restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [Off].
Correcting Greenish Image Areas from
Mercury Lamps
Still Images
•
After you are finished shooting under mercury lamps, you should set
[Hg Lamp Corr.] back to [Off]. Otherwise, green hues not caused by
mercury lamps may be corrected by mistake.
•
Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.
Summary of Contents for IXUS 500 HS
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Page 34: ...35 Camera Basics Basic camera operations and features 1 ...
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Page 42: ...43 Smart Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting 2 ...
Page 158: ...159 Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience 6 ...
Page 192: ...193 Appendix Helpful information when using the camera 8 ...
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