Canon PowerShot A400 User Manual

Shooting - Advanced Functions
Adjust!ng the Exposure
Adjust the exposure compensation setting to
avoid making the subject too dark when it is
backlit or shot against a bright background.
I Select m* from
the FUNC. menu.
• See SelectingMenus
and Settings (p. 62).
* The current setting is
displayed.
2 Press • or • to
adjust the
compensation.
• The settings can be
adjusted in 1/3 stops in
the range of-2EV to
+2EV.
• You can check the results of the compensation
by viewing the image on the LCD monitor
when it is on.
• You can shoot the image right after selecting
settings by pressing the shutter button. The
menu displays again after the shot, allowing
you to change the settings easily.
3 Press the FUNC. button.
• To cancel the exposure compensation, return
the setting to 0 using • or •.
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Canon PowerShot A400 Specifications

General

Megapixel	3.2 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	No
Maximum image resolution	2048 x 1536 pixels
Digital zoom	2.2 x
Optical zoom	3.2 x
Combined zoom	7 x
Focal length range	5.9 - 13.2 mm
Interface	USB
Built-in flash	Yes
Camera shutter speed	1 - 1/1.500 s
Compatible operating systems	-
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	45 - 100 mm
Focus adjustment	Auto
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Centre weighted Auto Focus
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, Auto
Flash modes	Auto, Red-eye reduction
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	SD
Maximum video resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal	1.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)	115000 pixels
Scene modes	Beach, Fireworks, Night, Snow, Underwater, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effects	Black&White, Muted, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Camera playback	movie, single image
Product color	Silver
Battery type	AA
Battery technology	Alkaline
Battery life (CIPA standard)	300 shots
Number of batteries supported	2

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	53.4 mm
Width	107 mm
Height	36.8 mm
Weight	165 g