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To reduce red-eye in your Canon Digital Camera photos, set [Lamp Setting] to [On] to activate the red-eye reduction lamp when using the flash. Alternatively, you can edit images later using red-eye correction software.
Why is my Canon IXUS 172 not focusing when I press the shutter button halfway?
If no AF frames are displayed and your Canon Digital Camera isn't focusing when you press the shutter button halfway, try composing the shot with higher-contrast subject areas centered before pressing the shutter button. If that doesn't work, try pressing the shutter button halfway repeatedly.
How to fix sluggish camera operation on a Canon Digital Camera?
If your Canon Digital Camera operation becomes sluggish, try setting [Eye-Fi trans.] to [Disable].
What to do if subjects in my Canon Digital Camera photos look too dark?
If subjects in your Canon Digital Camera photos appear too dark, try setting the flash mode to [h]. You can also adjust brightness using exposure compensation, adjust contrast using i-Contrast, or use AE lock or spot metering.
What to do if Canon IXUS 172 Digital Camera shots are too dark even with flash?
If your Canon Digital Camera shots are too dark even when the flash fires, ensure you are shooting within the flash range. You might also want to increase the ISO speed.
Why is playback not possible on my Canon Digital Camera?
Image or movie playback may not be possible on your Canon Digital Camera if a computer is used to rename files or alter the folder structure.
Why is there no sound during Canon IXUS 172 Digital Camera movies?
If there is no sound during movies on your Canon Digital Camera, adjust the volume if you have activated [Mute] or if the sound in the movie is faint.
Why does my Canon IXUS 172 Digital Camera display [ ] and stop shooting?
If your Canon Digital Camera displays [ ] and stops shooting automatically, try using the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card. You can also lower the image quality or switch to a memory card that supports high-speed recording.
Why do my Canon IXUS 172 Digital Camera shots look grainy?
If your Canon Digital Camera shots look grainy, try lowering the ISO speed. High ISO speeds in some shooting modes can cause grainy images.
How to fix overexposed highlights in Canon IXUS 172 photos?
If the subjects look too bright and the highlights are washed-out in your Canon Digital Camera photos, try setting the flash mode to [!]. Alternatively, adjust brightness using exposure compensation, use AE lock or spot metering, or reduce the lighting on the subjects.
General| Type | Compact |
|---|---|
| Optical Zoom | 8x |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Image Sensor Type | CCD |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 inch |
| ISO Range | 100-1600 |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Dimensions | 95.2 x 54.3 x 22.1 mm |
| Megapixels | 20 MP |
| Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.2 |
| Focal Length | 28 - 224 mm |
| Weight | 126 g (including battery and memory card) |
| Shutter Speed | 1 – 1/2000 sec. (Auto mode) 15 – 1/2000 sec. (Total range – varies by shooting mode) |
