How to set Continuous Shooting (PowerShot SX170 IS)
Solution
You can hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.
IMPORTANT
- The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program AE] (
). - Cannot be used with the self-timer or [Blink Detection].
- Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position.
- As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down.
- Shooting may slow down if the flash fires.
NOTE
Continuous shooting is faster in [ 
] mode.
] mode.1. Press the <Power> button.
2. Press the <
> button.
> button.3. Press the <
><
> buttons, or turn the <
> dial to choose [ 
], and then press the <
> or <
> button.
><> buttons, or turn the <> dial to choose [ ], and then press the <> or <> button.
4. Press the <><> buttons, or turn the <> dial to choose the desired option.
><> buttons, or turn the <> dial to choose the desired option.
If the icon for the option you configured is displayed on the upper-left part of the screen, the setting is completed.
Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
 Continuous | Continuous shooting, with the focus and exposure determined when you press the shutter button halfway. |
 Continuous Shooting AF* | Continuous shooting and focusing. [AF Frame] is set to [Center] and cannot be changed. |
] mode, manual focus mode, or when AF is locked, [ ] is changed to [ 
].- For the continuous shooting speeds of the Continuous, Continuous Shooting AF, and Continuous Shooting LV modes, please see the table below.
| Shooting Mode | Continuous Shooting Mode | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| | Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. |
| Approx. 0.5 shots/sec. | |
| Approx. 0.6 shots/sec. | |
| | - | Approx. 3.2 shots/sec. |
• For a list of the shooting modes in which continuous shooting cannot be set, please refer to the table below.
... Selection possible
... The continuous shooting settings cannot be made.| Continuous Shooting Mode | Shooting Modes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  |  |  | |
| – | – | | – | – |
| – | – | – | – | – |
] mode, manual focus mode, or when AF is locked, [ ] is changed to [ ].