Some Canon EOS cameras have additional Special Scene Modes; here’s what they do
Group Photo
THIS MODE is designed to make taking shots of large groups of people a breeze. It ensures that everyone from the front of the group to the back is in sharp focus by automatically choosing a narrow aperture value. It’s recommended you use a wide-angle lens, such as the 18mm end of an 18-55mm kit lens so you can squeeze everyone into shot; although take a few steps back if needed to make sure everyone is included in the frame. Take several photos to make sure you have one where everyone is smiling – and not blinking!
Panoramic Shot
THIS IS a great mode to try out when shooting wide-spanning vistas that are too large to squeeze into one frame. You can use the D-Pad on your Canon EOS camera to set which direction you want to shoot in and it will display an arrow in the direction you’ll need to pan. When you’re framed up on the farthest point of your landscape, half-press the shutter to focus and then all the way down to start the panorama, then pan your camera in the direction of the arrow at a consistent speed. Your Canon will then stitch the shots together.
Food
DESIGNED to take better culinary photos than with a smartphone, the Food scene mode helps make your dishes look fresh and vibrant. It also allows you to choose a Picture Style as well as adjust the white balance to make your food photos look cooler or warmer. By default the pop-up flash is disabled so you can use the natural light for more flattering foodie photos. You can also set the drive mode and enable the 2 sec self timer if you’re using a tripod.
Kids
THIS MODE is designed to help you capture sharp shots of children who can move quickly and unpredictably. In this mode your Canon camera uses the Whole Area AF to track across the whole frame for movement and also uses a high continuous burst rate to help you take a series of shots so you don’t miss the moment. Your Canon will try to boost the ISO for a fast shutter speed to freeze the moment, but in poorly lit situations the pop-up flash will fire.
Panning
PANNING is a brilliant photographic technique you can try where you use a slow shutter speed and track a moving subject such as a car or bicycle to capture a sharp subject with a motion-blurred background. It can be a tricky technique to master so the Panning scene mode is designed to help make it a little easier. A telephoto lens is preferable to ensure your subject fills a decent portion of the frame. In this mode you can change the amount of Background Blur between Maximum for a slower shutter speed, to Medium, and all the way to Minimum
