Understanding Canon Powershot HS cameras: Part 1 Using Intelligent Auto Mode

[@womanofgold]

Who is here in 2023? haha I just purchased this camera for dirt cheap now that these cameras are popular again amongst us millennials! this video was very helpful and easy to understand. I now know how to use all the settings, thank you so much Graham!

[@drew_english]

Right here! Bought this at a yard sale for $5 with a busted screen. Got a NOS LCD off ebay and replaced it - good as new!

[@yari3938]

I found this camera for 5 bucks at a swamp meet 😂 im a teen and digital cameras are becoming very popular within us but i find the camera very confusing like my screen keeps saying “Memory card error”

[@TrashParadiseKing]

@@yari3938put the sd card in your laptop and format it to EXFAT 32. I literally did this last night.

[@BGoldtone]

With these excellent video camera tutorials, there is no need for an owners manual! Great job as usual Graham. You provide an invaluable service to the photographic community at large.

[@gallorico40]

I just purchased the camera 2 months ago and still have to learn how to use the other options besides "auto" even though some great shots have been taken in that mode. Saving this video to my favorites subscribed, too. It's the first time I have a good camera in my hands with so many settings and it's confusing for me, but little by little I'll learn the most I can from these videos! Thanks for posting them.

[@xdraarz3709]

gallorico40 God bless

[@heidisomstevenson]

Thank you, Mr.Houghton. This is one of the best tutorials I've seen on KZbin. I have a Powershot xs 500 is, and this tutorial was brilliant. I'm looking forward to knowing my camera better and taking better shots.

[@cathyr7901]

Thank you! My husband gifted me with a HS520 for Christmas and I am just now getting around to playing with it. I watched your video with the camera in hand. Although I have had other cameras in the past, I never got around to learning what each icon meant or did. Your video is so clear and your explanations are very helpful, I'm hopeful that my photos will improve with this new knowledge. I'm off to watch Part 2. Again, thank you very much!

[@soulrebel2006]

I just brought a used Canon elph 110HS. Love it for video. Your instructions saved me so much time and drama since I have no manual for this camera. Thank. you so much for your time and help !

[@errolvanzie7691]

I purchase a Canon SX50 SH about a month ago, since then I have been taking pictures on Auto mode only. I read the PDF manual seeking guidance to use the other modes but it was of no help. I search the Web without luck. I was about to give up when I came across this video. It is fantastic, it is realy healpfull. Prior to this video I did not even know the meaning of the icons appearing on the screen. I will definately look at the other videos. thanks for this great help.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

thank you I'm glad this little introduction helped.

[@jacquiethielen]

Thank you I bought this camera about 4 years ago. I haven’t used i for the last two years. This was helpful for a brush up

[@GrahamHoughton12]

glad it helped.

[@philliproetz5030]

Got a sx620 and took it overseas .. was not impressed so i shelved it and got another cam. My wife took the canon and took most awesome shots. I realized it must be me ..and it was . Thank you sir advice is short and to the point .

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Thank you, I really appreciate feedback like this it helps me to produce even better productions

[@allison1868]

Thanks so much for this series of videos they have been a great help to me as I just got the SX260 HS and your videos have helped me to get the most out it.

[@theonly1dave]

WHAT A GENIUS, GENIUS,GENIUS YOU ARE WITH EXPLAINING THE FULL DETAILS AS TO ALL THE FEATURES THIS CAMERA HAS THEN SOME, THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS NICE & CLEARLY TO UNDER STAND, THIS WAS VERY HELPFUL IN DEED, DO YOU WORK FOR CANON THE CAMERA COMPANY OR DO YOU WORK FOR SOME KIND OF CAMERA COMPANY, YOU NAILED THIS THE T OR I GIVE THIS A TEN, TOTALLY OUT STANDING, IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THEN THIS, YOU SHOULD BE MAKING COMMERCIALS FOR CANON THE CAMERA COMPANY & THEY WOULD PAY YOU FAIRLY WELL IN DEED, I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO PART 2 HOPEFULLY THAT WILL BE REAL SOON. GOD BLESS YOU.

[@ericcole3213]

Brilliantly presented. Enhanced my knowledge and use of my DSLR and compact camera. Thanks a heap Graham

[@brianroberts5740]

This is pretty good camera. I purchased mine about a year ago and put it in the safe and forgot about it. Been using a Fuji FinePiz S1500. They are pretty close in features Found your video and am glad I did. No Instruction manual 😁 Its NOT a DSLR like the SX40. I got mine for some Lunar , Milky Way and Afocal astrophotography through my Bresser Aurora 6" reflector telescope Thank you for explaining the basics.

[@smithalokesh]

Sir... ur videos have been a great help. I bought the canon sx510 hs n was confused with some settings. U made it all clear! P.S. kudos to ur patience! :)

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Thank you, glad the video helped.

[@vijonh2275]

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[@nicolemolofskystrongin5944]

I doubt there is a better camera for the money. I have had full size dslr and slr Nikons all my life. Never a problem and they all produce excellent pictures. I no longer take pictures professionally, so I looked into a light weight camera that at least had most of the bells and whistles. This one fits the bill beautifully. My only complaint would be no viewfinder. Very hard to see the picture in bright sunlight:- amzn.to/1qupYX1

[@sureshpurohit7616]

smitha lokesh Tell me which buttons to press in what sequence to take a video

[@andyprocter1228]

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[@IanCassanova]

Shame you wasn't a Canon Man, I have just got myself a Canon G7X & this is the closet in depth video on the web that I could find that actually explains all the settings like you do.

[@karenkaptures]

I learned so much from this video. I just purchased a Canon SX260 and I also have a SX500. Your video is helpful with both cameras. I will watch iit a few more times. Thank you Graham!

[@amybrown9132]

I have had my canon powershot sx260hs for many years and have gotten good photos with auto, but looking to learn how to take better photos and this was a great instructional video and was super easy to follow, thank you!

[@himeko1981]

Fantastic with someone not rushing through but talks slow and points. I went from having a lot of unfocused pics to focused with that last tip with the square. Big THANK YOU!

[@sTeVie4TV]

I've already got this camera and have picked up a some very useful tips from the video. Thankyou. I shall be testing the hold and review and setting of focus next time I use the camera. Those boxes were always a mystery to me.

[@joeframo3347]

Gram I love you you are so awesome you really know your cameras thank you for sharing a wonderful 👍😊 you're the best we love you here on KZbin 💖💖🤗

[@TheCanalCarpMan]

At last i know how to use my canon sx220 and sx230 properly, thankyou for this video Graham.

[@WaltHeenan]

Hi Graham, Thanks for this video. I was searching for a video to help me better utilize the capabilities of my new Powershot SX530HS and I came across your video. Although it isn't a perfect correspondence, it is close enough to be immensely useful. Just wanted to leave a note of thanks.

[@MamtaGupta-lu2ug]

Very nice video, much easier to follow than cannon instructions. Have you done a similar video for Powershot SX720HS camera

[@Wilsonspen]

yeah....I wish there was one for the SX720 too. Especially when the dials are not the same as on the camera he is using. :(

[@geoffreygraham3207]

Excellently structured tutorial. Logic very similar to the menus on the HS50SX so still relevant. I'd say a "must read".

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Thank you, most appreciated.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

The price of this has now tumbled due to the sx280 coming to the street. It has a lot of creative features which will allow you to progress from full auto to full manual as your knowledge of photography improves and the image quality is very good.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

It depend in which mode the camera is set to, In Auto mode the right hand button on the 4 way job button is used to turn the flash between off or auto. In Av and Tv modes the same button is used again for turning on or off or setting the synchro mode in Tv mode. Let me know if you still can't turn it on, Graham

[@ronnie6972]

Thanks your videos have been a great help! I just purchased the Powershot sx720hs which has a lot of the settings you explain the sx720hs does have different settings but your videos at least got me started Thanks again

[@dagglewis983]

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[@luisbrito9837]

Very helpful your video ! Now I am understanding more my 510 HS. Thanks ! I´m from Rio de Janeiro , Brasil.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Thank you for the comment, Have a great 2015

[@Clouds4me]

I didn't realize that my camera is not the same as yours in this video. Mine is Sx210IS. I still need to know if there are functions that I can go to to correct what I'm trying to do. I appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.

[@karenross747]

i bought an SX270HS last week and you had helped out a whole lot. it is a lot easier to follow your step by step instructions than the book ( in which i did not get in my camera box. i had looked at your instructions and i was wondering , with each program setting , if i not like the settings , would i have to RESET by default. and start over ?

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Its not necessary to reset the camera. With any adjustment you make you can always use the controls to get back to normal settings so for example if you change colours in mycolour you can always set them back to normal by just dialing them back to the normal position.

[@kxrv6629]

Great getting started and review video... I still love my Canon SX230 especially for nighttime photography. I will be using it tonight to photograph the Aurora in Alaska. How do I change the ISO to 1600 when it is in Manual mode? TIA

[@toddginther3769]

Yes, it's fully charged. I thought I must've clicked a wrong setting somewhere, but I was able to take several pics in a row without it happening. But sometimes I'll snap a pic, and it immediately shuts off w/o the pic saving. I also had taken a few pics, and they disappeared even though I was able to review them at one point. Then a little later they were gone. I didn't erase them. Like I said this is brand new so I'm a bit worried. Thanks!

[@michaeldiehl4751]

I have just begun using a Canon Powershot S110 and have been struggling with the camera automatically changing the light in my image when I would not like it to. Is there a way to make it so that the camera doesn't auto adjust to a different light? Thank you for the helpful content within the video as well!

[@alisaghi051]

Well, it is almost the end of 2020 and i started to learn #photography using this bad boy. Thanks for the clear tutorials Graham!

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Hi yes I have the CHDK installed on my sx240 and it does add some interesting features. It does take some getting used to the way the menu works but does open up the camera for some interesting opportunities. I might consider a run through video of this feature.

[@Brookside975]

I am purchasing a Canon SX50 and have found your tutorial very helpful. Cheers, Steve/OHIO

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Thanks for the feedback on the video, really appreciated.

[@lynnmurphy8805]

I just started watching this video and it's so helpful! I should have used this long ago. Will be learning how to use my camera to it's full potential! Thanks so much!

[@daniellegrandpa]

Great channel and video, I recently purchased the canon powershot 540 hs, i was wondering if an external shutter is made or can be used on the camera.

[@abchappell01]

That was a wonderful explanation of the intelligent auto mode. Thank you very much. 😊

[@thehoyleheist6159]

Can you do one on the g9 power shot? Not the g9x. ITS PROBABLY HARD to find because it's an old camera but it gets the job done

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Thanks for the comment. I guess Canon thought there were enough users to warrant a dedicated sports and Landscape mode on the actual control dial ( as with a lot of other manufacturers) As far as the easy mode goes, Sony also put this on some of their compact cameras I guess it was designed for complete novices who don't want to learn any of the settings needed even to get auto mode set up. Maybe they should just do a camera with a power on/off and shutter release for these people!

[@citizenbfk]

Excellent (again). From your info here I changed several setting on my Canon...esp. my LCD screen was too bright and caused some confusion about exposure. You kindly answered a question I had when considering the Panasonic LUMIX® ZS30. I got Canon SX280 instead, just great!! All these features you mention here - they're really like a Miracle & I just add the 'build quality' is fantastic..it's not 'plastic junk' -- feels solid and great...um, and I use tiny tripod head- makes it easier to hold.

[@skitheridgelilly]

Canon needs to hire you! Still relevant info for the Canon PowerShot SX 510HS

[@paulmckinley6581]

I take great picture's Paul McKinley.

[@ekserekseroglu6607]

A perfect guidance! Better than reading manual and it is so practical. Thanks Graham!

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Thank you I am glad you enjoyed the presentation

[@robertmeagher6035]

Great tutorial on Canon Powershot HS, I finally understand the settings. This was so beneficial.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Thanks, its great to hear when someone benefits from the videos i produce.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Hi thanks Sharon, there are lots of things to get used too, P mode gives you some creative freedom, then A follwed by full manual operation. Good luck and thanks for the comments.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

The camera should not shut off until the power conservation kicks in. Is you battery fully charged? The power saver normally is set to about 2 minutes until the lcd turns off and the camera goes into a sleep mode.

[@dkanbier]

Thank you so much for doing these video's. Learning what every function does on my SX260 is very helpful, thanks again!

[@SheilaNdiranguKoi]

Your tutorial is very helpful! Do you have one on creative photography?

[@maxinebanner4676]

Hi Graham, I’ve had the Canon PowerShot sx730hs for a few days now & slowly getting used to it but I cannot find a Landscape Setting on it anywhere, it was bought as we are going on holiday to Austria & so a lot of the photos I take will be of Mountains, Lakes etc .... Obviously I realise I can use the camera in Auto mode but with any other cameras I’ve had I’ve always liked using the different scene modes .... It’s got the usual Portrait, Sports, Toy Camera, Fish Eye etc etc options on it but no Landscape option for Scenery .... So my question is, what setting would you recommend I use for shooting Scenery? Thank you ....

[@1ANAHI]

Thank you so much! Very helpful! I usually left my camara on auto because whenever i left it with the camara sign i notice that the photos are blurry:(

[@dileshlamsal]

Hi ...I realize the same controls which apply to an image, gets reverted back to normal while shooting a video ? Also some effects like fisheye also doesnt apply to video ? Could u please guide, how to manually adjust the video settings? Great video for a beginner like me ..Thanks a lot !!

[@rhysbaker43]

Is this camera worth the buy? I'm a starter and really need a good start

[@gffoulkesie]

Hi, as a student in Barcelona for a year this is a great video for understanding my canon powershot :) do you know how to stitch the panoramic shots together though?

[@GrahamHoughton12]

most image editing programs have this facility to stitch the images together automatically or there is a free microsoft program which will do this research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/redmond/groups/ivm/ICE

[@groovedohg]

Hi - I havent watched your video fully, but I hope you can help. I have a Canon SX710, and I like to film concerts. I filmed one last week, but the volume was distorted. I tried to see if I could fix the distortion with Power Director/Wave Editor. Some guy on You Tube Power Director said I should set the level to 12db to be safe. Do you know how to do this, or do you have any recommendations. I will be filming another concert in 4 days time, so I hope you can help. Thanks

[@juliehomer3884]

hi Graham happy new year to you thank you for your brilliant videos for this camera been so helpful to a novice like me ;), question ive got is there any way of charging the battery without removing the battery from the camera? as im thinking if you have to remove the battery will you lose the date/time etc? TIA :)

[@275MsParis]

This was so helpful. My camera comes today

[@Kittencuddler]

Do you have a video on the canon SX50hs? It's my first camera that isn't just a point and shot, I need to learn all the settings it's a little over whelming! thanks

[@ianshep57]

Hi I am looking to purchase the canon power shot sx510 hs or similar. When video recording is it possible to set the length of the recording for example 20 or 30 seconds in any way? Kind regards Ian

[@toddginther3769]

Thanks for all the great tips. I bought the SX260 and just now starting snapping some pics. However, sometimes as soon as I take a pic the camera immediately shuts off. I hope you can tell me why that might be. It would be much appreciated. Thanks!

[@CircusAviation]

Hi Graham, I'm looking to change my Lumix TZ 10 for a Canon SX50 HS. I'm getting fed up with the dust getting into the lens. Your help was great but, it does get tedious, taking it apart.

[@funnynearme8779]

I have problem in the same camera powershot in video my flash dont fire at night and Its enabled so how to fix it? Hope a replay

[@GrahamHoughton12]

I use 8 and 16GB class 6 cards and they are transcend or sandisk cards for better reliability.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

yes, that's the one, use the button on the right hand side to vary the flash options

[@cyberknue1598]

How do you change the resolution? Mine is really small

[@GrahamHoughton12]

In europe it is limited to 29minutes and 59seconds I'm not sure if the limit is removed elsewhere.

[@sureshpurohit7616]

Tell me which buttons to press in what sequence to take a video

[@tomjobson7746]

Hello Graham, In pc world the sx230 hs is 120 pounds at the moment. Is that the best compact digital camera in that price bracket or is there a better one? Thanks in advance, Tom

[@PhotoSportiv]

What I said graham is that there is NO sport or Landscape mode on the camera. Agree with what you say about the Easy mode, I would have thought complete beginners who dont want to learn any of the settings would go for a lower priced, lesser spec camera - Im just disappointed with Canon for putting it on this one. And how noisy is the zoom in Video mode? Jeez, I tested it tonight down in the City and it was a tad annoying to say the least.

[@rosemcgary2450]

My Canon PowerShot SX230 HS has blinking lines only. What do you suppose is wrong? No picture appears, only the blinking lines.

[@Original13Mars]

Super helpful video!! Technology is not my deal but a new fact of life. This video made it so clear and easy to understand my new camera! Thank you for your help! =)

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Thankyou for your kind feedback, really appreciated.

[@sureshpurohit7616]

Marcela Mars Tell me which buttons to press in what sequence to take a video

[@pikokhu]

Hi Graham, I am in the midst of choosing a new camera. Very undecisive on choosing either Canon PowerShot SX260 HS vs Panasonic Lumix TZ30 (ZS20). One thing for Canon SX260 is Max shutter speed 1/3200 whereas TZ30 has higher continuos drive and Flash range than SX260. Can you please advise which is your preference personally ? Thank you ~ Bee

[@308bushmaster]

Thank you so much. This video has been very very helpful. Part 2 here I come. Lol

[@gobeert]

Which camera is better, sx260 or sx620 Hope you can answer

[@MsKbernal]

Thanks a ton. I feel almost as intelligent as my new camera. Seriously, learned a lot. :)

[@GrahamHoughton12]

thank you.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

There is a lot of soul searching needed between these 2 cameras ( I have the TZ30 and SX240) as it really depends on your intended use. For still there is very little in it but there are more customisable options with the SX camera for sharpness, contrast and saturation. There is no control in the TZ. For video I prefer the TZ especially as all the arty filters work in video whereas only a few work in the SX. The SX has the nice slomo video but how many times would you use it? Overall SX for me

[@PhotoSportiv]

hi graham, Many thanks for getting this project /tutorial started. there are quite a few differences of 240 to the 220HS, as you say the scene modes - there doesnt seem to be a sport or Landscape on the 240HS, and why have they got some of them on the Dial instead of in-mode? It beats me. Why have Canon also put an Easy mode on it too, isnt Auto Mode easy enough? Just a few gripes so far, as well of course the dial itself which I think is a bit cumbersome to turn. Keep up the good work.

[@Jay-tu9td]

Is there a way i can transfer pics from my sx260 hs to my iPhone please answer

[@NayemulIslamAyon]

Hello Graham, you will kindly share with us how to take photos using MACRO mode. When I try to capture a macro photo it actually can't focus correctly. I never got the perfect macro.

[@carobeeee]

Great video! I have the sx270hs and was able to follow along with most of it. However my Menu option begins with 'Digital Zoom' and doesn't have 'AF Frame' or 'AF Frame Size'. Anybody have this too or know how to get it to appear? Thanks

[@PhotoSportiv]

Could you also tell me about the 'Hg Lamp Corr' what is under the Flash settings on the 240. Thanks

[@donovanvasquez5807]

how can i charge this camera while it is recording a time-lapse?

[@hilarykildare12]

Thanks for that interesting video. Can you help me out, i have a canon sx220 and cant seem to manually change the flash settings. My flash is set at off and cant turn it back on. I'm sure its something simple but cant find it. Thanks in advance. Hilary.

[@MidwinterEclipse]

awesome video graham.i just bought the new canon sx280

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Thanks for your comment. With this type of camera it is probably not possible to capture the shower as the long exposure times are not sufficient to capture the few seconds of streak which only occur at best every minute or so.

[@ahmedmahersafety]

mentioned the date on photo in camera canon powershot - How is the stated date on the photo?

[@Clouds4me]

I've had this camera for 2 yrs. but haven't really learned the features. I like to do video clips alot and I recently bought a 32 gb memory card but the time lasted about 40 min. or less. Is there something that can be reset to have longer recording space? Secondly, I thought my camera was failing but it has been inspected three times by a serviceman but the camera is fine. As I said earlier , I like to record video clips but this a few months ago I haven't been able to burn the clips on my dvd recorder. All images and clips are in black and white or a pinkish look with a black bar on my tv screen. Every tv is fine, I bought new cords but I am no longer successful in being able to burn on a dvd running from my dvd recorder. I know about hooking it to my computer but I prefer my tv/dvd recorder. Please can you tell me what to do to continue the way I used to do. I haven't made any changes but without a warning it stopped. Is there a function I should go to? Please help if possible. Thanks.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

if you are recording in 1080p then the clip lengths are restricted to 4GB lengths by the limitation of the file system used. You should check the size of the movie file on the sdhc card to see if the recording is 4GB. if you are outputting composite video via the cable with the yellow plug on it then check the output settings in the set up menu match your tv format. It can be set to PAL or NTSC, it sounds like yours is now set to the wrong video format

[@Clouds4me]

Graham Houghton Mr. Houghton, AMAZING!!! I can record from my camera to my dvd recorder again. The video setting on my camera was on PAL, honestly I didn't know what that was. You are a life saver!!! I have been looking into buying another camera. I'm so excited because I've had many technicians tell me that they didn't know what was going on. Now I'm about to see how to set my camera to make sure I can get the full amount of recording on my 31 gb memory card. Thank you again!

[@yazzleo913]

Thanks very well explain, I was looking foe video to explain all the features on my canon camera thanks again.

[@zainnabtv]

On my camera when i try to shoot video automatically stop on 12second. I make default settings but still its stopping by 12sec pls help me

[@donna2kayak]

HI! Thank you for your help. I just got the Canon sx260. I would like to use it for taking video at a rock concert in a small venue, it will more than likely be low light with a bright stage. I will be in the front row balcony and was hoping to get some decent video and pictures also. What would be the best setting for both? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@Guitarmattms2010]

I just recently acquired a SX260 and a ELPH 110.. I'm wondering which one would work better in low lighting scenes like concerts?

[@4839jen]

What file to use so when I post to Facebook my pictures dont look blurry?

[@Fatimaa_naqvii]

Is there any sound options in this camera bcz I cant hear any voice in my videos

[@lisaw4176]

Thanks! So useful and informative. EXACTLY what I was looking for!

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Hi Sharon, I tried the SX50 but didn't get along with it hence the reason I bought the FZ200 camera from Panasonic

[@PassBluntBoss]

Would the menu layout be the same for canon powershot sx620 hs

[@eileenhunter431]

How do I unlock the off setting on the flash, my flash won't pop up when needed.

[@FonkyLynx]

Hi Graham: Thanks for doing this. I have been trying to decide between the CanonSX240HS and the Nikon 9300...This helps...bob

[@pigletyyz]

I just received my new camera and this was so helpful! Thanks a bunch!