PowerShot is a line of cameras produced by Canon.
Canon produces a line of compact digital point and shoot cameras it market under the name PowerShot. These cameras range from the very basic entry level model to a more sophisticated model that uses some of the same types of glass and lens coatings that are found on Canon professional grades lenses. Using PowerShot cameras is very similar from model to model.
Panning
Panning is moving the camera to track a moving object passing in front of you. If you use a slow shutter speed, the result is a blurred image, except the subject that should be sharp if you panned correctly. Set the camera to "Tv" for shutter priority, and set the shutter speed at 1/30 to 1/60 of a second. When the moving subject is right in front of you, press the shutter release.
Fill Flash
Fill flash is used when you are shooting a portrait of someone or something outdoors on a bright day. Bright sunlight produces shadows, and using fill flash eliminates those shadows, creating a more evenly lit image. Press the "Flash" button on your PowerShot and select "Flash-fill." You can use this setting in any exposure mode. Hold the camera up to your eye, press the shutter release half way down, and the camera will activate the flash. Press the shutter release the rest of the way to take the picture.
Star Burst
You can turn any point of light into a star burst just by using the lens aperture. Set the exposure mode to "Av" for aperture value and set the lens to its smallest aperture. This is represented by the largest number for aperture which is around f22 to f32. Direct your camera to any point of light, press the shutter release to take the picture, and the light will appear as a star burst. Use a tripod as the shutter speed will be very slow with this technique.
Bokeh
"Bokeh" is the term given to the soft, out-of-focus background you see in some pictures. This technique is effective in portrait photography and is created by the camera aperture setting. With your camera in "Av" mode, set the aperture to its largest opening. This is represented by the smallest number for the aperture which is around f3.5 to f4.5. Hold your PowerShot camera to your eye, and press the shutter release button to take the picture.
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