Camera Scene Modes – Fish-eye Effect

Explorers, we’re heading into new territory today so find a buddy and follow along.

My new Canon PowerShot SX30 IS has all sorts of neat-o functions for getting creative. I played with one such feature while taking aim at Epcot’s Spaceship Earth and the fountain at Innoventions Plaza.

Step 1. Turn the dial to SCN which stands for Scene Mode.

Step 2. Press the Func(tion) Set button.

Step 3. Dial over to Fish-eye Effect.

Step 4. Press the Display button to bring up options Off, Low, Medium, and High.

This first photo was taken with Fish-eye Effect set to Off. You get a clear view of what everyone’s favorite geosphere looks like normally.

Now the fun begins with this picture shot at Low in terms of image manipulation intensity. You can see that the gate is arcing and Spaceship Earth’s shape has changed.

Even more good times can be had when using Medium. Watch it all change form.

Last but not least, High, comes in for the greatest variation under Fish Eye.

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