Camera User Guide C Y P O • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Getting Started Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE Battery Pack NB-7L (with Terminal Cover) Y P O Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST C DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card Neck Strap NS-DC9 “Canon Customer Support” Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM.
Read This First Test Shots and Disclaimer Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings .........................24 Take good people shots I Portraits (p. 62) V w Kids and pets (p. 63) At the beach (p. 63) Shoot various other scenes J Landscape (p. 62) O Foliage (p. 64) Super vivid colors (p. 64) C Fish-eye Effect (p. 73) S Y P O Sports (p. 63) Shoot with special effects P Against snow (p. 64) t Fireworks (p. 64) Poster Effect (p. 65) Aquarium (p. 63) Low Light (p.
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures ......................................................................27 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow).............................129 ● Look at my pictures on a TV ..............................................133, 134 ● Look at my pictures on a computer. .............................................32 ● Quickly search pictures ......................................................126, 127 ● Erase pictures ............................
Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First ..................................3 What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Table of Contents ..............................6 Safety Precautions.............................9 Conventions Used in This Guide .....12 1 Getting Started ...............
Table of Contents 4 Choosing Settings Yourself..............................75 Shooting in Program AE ................. 76 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) .............. 76 Turning the Flash On ...................... 77 Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 77 Changing the Aspect Ratio ............. 78 Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) ....................... 78 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ............................... 79 Shooting RAW Images...........
Table of Contents 7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions............ 125 Quickly Searching Images .............126 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback ........................................127 Viewing Slideshows .......................129 Checking the Focus .......................130 Magnifying Images.........................131 Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle)...............................131 Changing Image Transitions..........132 Viewing Images on a TV................
Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Safety Precautions • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. • Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. • Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories.
Safety Precautions Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. This may cause the product to malfunction. • In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.
Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button and front dial are represented by the following icons. FUNC.
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The Y P O latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera C • Attach the included strap and place it around your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides.
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the o marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ( ) and down ( ). Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LZ: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ). Y P O ● For CB-2LZE: Plug the power cord into CB-2LZ the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet.
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) Battery Charge Indicator An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state. Display Summary Sufficient charge. Slightly depleted, but sufficient. (Blinking red) “Change the battery pack.” Nearly depleted. Charge the battery. Depleted. Recharge the battery. Using the battery and charger effectively • Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card * This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used. Depending on your computer’s OS version, SDXC memory cards may not be recognized when using a commercially available card reader. Check to make sure that your OS supports this function beforehand. About Eye-Fi Cards This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer).
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is oriented Label correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. Close the cover. ● Close the cover ( ), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ). Y P O What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi cards have a write-protect tab.
Adjusting the Screen Position Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 24). Number of shots that can be taken Adjusting the Screen Position Y P O Open the screen. ● Open the screen ( 180°( ● Close the screen ( C ), and rotate it forward ). ). Adjust the position of the screen Approx. 180° Approx. 90° Approx.
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial Y P O to set a value. C Complete the setting. ● Press the m button.
Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Y P O Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust the setting. ● Pressing the n button will close the menu.
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a language, then press the m button. Y P O X Once the display language has been set, the settings screen will close.
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Before formatting an Eye-Fi card (p. 188), be sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Format].
Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks. The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The start-up screen will appear. Choose A mode. ● Set the mode dial to A.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. AF Frame Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot. The flash will automatically fire in low light conditions. Y P O X The image will appear on the screen for about two seconds. ● You can take a second picture even while What if...
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) • What if a flashing appears? Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image. • What if the camera does not play any sounds? Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n button to choose [Mute] in the 3 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. ● Pressing q or turning the Ê dial counter- C clockwise will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest. ● Pressing r or turning the Ê dial clockwise will cycle through images in the order they were taken, from oldest to newest.
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to display an image to erase. Y P O Erase the image. ● Press the a button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to C choose [Erase], then press the m button.
Shooting Movies Remaining Time Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. Y P O Focus. C ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice. Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. Elapsed Time X Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen.
Viewing Movies ● Do not touch the microphone while Microphone shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button while shooting. The sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Stop shooting. ● Press the shutter button fully again. X The camera will beep once and stop shooting the movie. X The movie will record to the memory card. X Shooting will automatically stop when the Y P O memory card fills.
Viewing Movies Choose a movie. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a movie, then press the m button. X The movie control panel will appear. Y P O Play the movie. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose button. C (Play), then press the m X The movie will play. ● If you press the m button, you can pause or resume playback. ● Press the op buttons to adjust the volume. X After the movie finishes, appears.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CDROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. ● Click [Easy Installation] and follow the C Y P O on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Connect the camera to the computer. ● Turn off the camera. ● Open the cover and insert the included interface cable’s smaller plug (p. 2) firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. ● Insert the interface cable’s larger plug into the computer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. Y P O Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow. Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click . Transfer and View Images ● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. X All images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer.
Accessories Supplied with Camera Battery Pack NB-7L with Terminal Cover* Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Neck Strap NS-DC9 Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST* Y P O Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* Memory Card C HDMI Cable HTC-100 * Also available for purchase separately.
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE ● An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-7L. Battery Pack NB-7L ● Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 ● This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer.
Separately Sold Accessories Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 ● Prevents unnatural shadows from appearing on the sides of objects when shooting from a vertical position, and is useful for shooting portraits. The Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 is supplied with this bracket. Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 ● This allows the wireless control of slave (remote) Speedlite flashes (except the Speedlite 220EX and 270EX).
Separately Sold Accessories Waterproof Case WP-DC34 ● Use this case to take underwater shots at depths of up to 40 meters (130 ft.), or to shoot in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes. ● Use the following methods to operate Ê and ÷ when the camera is installed in the case. - Ê: Press the qr buttons while holding down the button. - ÷: Press the op buttons while holding down the button. The viewfinder cannot be used to shoot. Be sure to read the user guide included with the case.
Separately Sold Accessories Filter Adapter FA-DC58B ● This adapter is required for attaching a 58 mm filter. Canon-brand Lens Filter (58 mm dia.) ● Protects the lens and allows you to shoot with various effects. SELPHY series Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers ● By connecting your camera to a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer, you can print your images without having to use a computer. For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer.
2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Components Guide Front Dial (p. 171) Lamp (pp. 57, 68, 69, 70, 167, 168) Lens Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 24, 29, 58) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 126, 131) Strap Mount (p. 13) Shutter Button (p. 23) Mode Dial Mode Dial C Microphone (p. 30) Hot Shoe (p. 180) Exposure Compensation Lamp Exposure Compensation Dial Flash (pp. 25, 56, 77, 103) Speaker Ring Release Button Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p.
Components Guide (Short Cut) (p. 172) / c (Direct Print) Button (p. 153) (Light Metering)/d (Jump) Button (pp. 100, 127) (AF Frame Selector) (p. 93) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 28) Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 18, 44, 196, 199) Diopter Adjustment Dial (p. 89) Viewfinder (pp. 66, 89) Indicators (p. 46) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 125) - Speed Lamp (p. 82) - Speed Dial (p. 82) Power Button / Power Lamp (p. 46) C ¤ (AE Lock (pp. 101, 121)/ FE Lock (p. 102)) Button HDMI Terminal (p.
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 196 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Display 1 Display 2 Playback No Information Display C Off Y P O Simple Information Display Detailed Information Display Focus Check Display (p. 130) You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays right after shooting. However, Simple Information Display is not available.
Screen Display Overexposure Warning during Playback In “Detailed Information Display” (p. 199), overexposed areas of the image flash on the screen. Histogram during Playback High Low Dark Bright ● The graph that appears in “Detailed Information Display” (p. 199) is called the histogram. The histogram shows the distribution of brightness in an image horizontally, and the amount of brightness vertically.
Indicators The indicators on the back of the camera (p. 43) will light or blink depending on the camera’s status. Color Status Lit Upper indicator Green Orange Lower indicator Yellow Power lamp Green Blinking Lit Blinking Lit Blinking Lit Blinking Operation Status Camera ready (p. 24) / Display off (p. 164) Recording an image / Reading data / Transmitting data (p. 25) Shooting preparation complete (flash on) (p. 24) Camera shake warning (p. 56) e (p. 77), Manual focus (p. 98), AF lock (p.
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Choose a menu item. ● Press the op buttons to choose a menu item. X The available options for the menu item appear in the lower part of the screen. Available Options Menu Items Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option. Y P O ● You can also choose settings by pressing the l button on options that display . Complete the setting. C ● Press the m button.
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 202 – 205). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose a tab. ● Press the qr buttons, or move the zoom lever left or right to choose a tab. Y P O Choose an item. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial C to choose an item.
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. ● Press the n button to restore the Y P O normal screen. You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the l button and turning on the power. C Adjusting the Volume Display the menu.
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [LCD Brightness]. Y P O Change the brightness. ● Press the qr buttons to change the brightness. ● Press the n button twice to restore the normal screen. C Using the l Button ● Press the l button for more than one second.
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Reset All], then press the m button. Y P O Reset the settings. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to C choose [OK], then press the m button. X The camera will reset to the default settings.
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, or you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Format]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Format], then press the m button.
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) • Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting (p. 22), since all recorded data is erased. • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem. Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.
Clock Functions You can check the current time. ● Press and hold the m button. X The current time appears. ● If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to vertical display. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to change the display color. ● Press the m button again to cancel the clock display. When the camera power is off, press and hold the m button, then press the power button to display the clock.
3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions Y P O This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer, and turn off the flash. C • This chapter assumes the camera is set to A mode for “Turning the Flash Off” (p. 56) to “Using the Self-Timer” (p. 56). When shooting in a mode other than A, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 200 – 203). • “Shooting in Low Light Conditions (Low Light)” (p.
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Choose !. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose !, then press the m button. X Once set, ! will appear on the screen. ● To turn the flash back on, follow the Steps Y P O above to return the setting to C What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing .
Using the Self-Timer Choose Q. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose Q. Immediately turn the ÷ dial to choose a delay time, then press the qr buttons to choose the number of shots, and press m button. X Once set, Q will appear on the screen. Y P O Shoot. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press it fully. X When the self-timer starts, the lamp blinks C and the self-timer sound plays.
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of approximately 20x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 78) and the zoom factor used. Move the zoom lever toward i. ● Hold the lever until zooming stops.
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.4x or approximately 2.3x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel (p. 78) and digital tele-converter settings used. Choose [Digital Zoom]. ● Press the n button.
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19). Choose [Date Stamp]. ● Press the n button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 4 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Date Stamp]. Accept the setting. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [Date] or Y P O [Date & Time].
Shooting in Low Light Conditions (Low Light) You can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur. Enter mode. ● Set the mode dial to . Shoot. Y P O • A recording pixel setting of D will display, and the image will be fixed at 1824 x 1368 pixels. • In , the - speed will automatically be set higher depending on shooting conditions. C • You can set a higher - speed than in other modes (p. 82).
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Enter K mode. ● Set the mode dial to K. Choose the Shooting mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose I. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to Y P O choose a Shooting mode, then press the m button. C Shoot. I Take portraits (Portrait) ● Produces a soft effect when photographing people.
Shooting in Various Conditions V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ● Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. ● You will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 1 meter (3.3 ft.) or more away from the end of the lens. Take shots of moving subjects (Sports) ● Shoots continuous images while focusing Y P O automatically.
Shooting in Various Conditions O Take shots of foliage (Foliage) ● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. P Take shots of people in snow (Snow) ● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Y P O t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. C In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image.
Shooting in Various Conditions Take posterized shots (Poster Effect) ● Lets you take shots that look like an old poster or illustration. Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in and , try taking some test shots first.
Shooting in 8 Mode (Quick Shot Mode) Use the viewfinder (p. 89) to shoot. The camera continuously adjusts the focus and exposure on the subject in the viewfinder, so you never miss a photo opportunity. Enter 8 mode. ● Set the mode dial to 8. X The screen in Step 2 displays. Adjust the settings. ● After pressing the m button, press the opqr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an item. ● Turn the ÷ dial to choose an option, then press the m button. ● Pressing the l button will turn off the screen.
Shooting in 8 Mode (Quick Shot Mode) • The area visible in the viewfinder may differ slightly from the recorded image. • In aspect ratios other than 4:3, the area visible in the viewfinder will differ from the area in the recorded image, so be sure to confirm settings before shooting. • Once the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus will be locked (p. 90). • You cannot use the screen when shooting. Use the viewfinder for shooting. Settings Screen C Shutter Speed (pp.
Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose , then press the l button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose , then press the l button. X The camera will enter shooting stand-by, and [Smile Detection on] will appear on the screen. Y P O Point the camera at a person. ● Each time the camera detects a smile it will shoot after the lamp lights.
Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose , then press the l button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose , then press the l button. Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. ● Confirm that a green frame appears around Y P O the face of the person who will wink. Press the shutter button fully.
Using the Face Self-Timer Changing the number of shots After choosing in Step 1 on p. 69, press the op buttons. • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. • If there are no people in the shot when the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shot and winks.
Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) Join the subjects and look at the camera. X When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will release. ● To cancel shooting with the timer after countdown has started, press the p button. Changing the number of shots After choosing Y P O in Step 1, press the op buttons.
Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) You should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting in this mode (p. 171). • Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the shooting conditions, try taking some test shots first. • The image will be blurry if the subject moves. • Since the images are combined after shooting, a certain amount of processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot. Adding Color Effects Choose a color effect. Y P O ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p.
Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic) This effect fades the colors and roughens the image so that it looks like an old photograph. You can choose from 5 effect levels. Choose . ● Follow Step 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose . Choose the effect level. ● Turn the ÷ dial to choose the effect level. Shoot. • Digital Zoom (p. 58), date stamp (p. 60), and red-eye correction (p. 109) are not available. • In the shooting screen, the colors will change, but the roughening effect will not show.
Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose X A white frame (the area that will not be . blurred) appears on the screen. Choose the area to keep in focus. ● Press the l button. ● Move the zoom lever to change the frame Y P O size, and press the op buttons to change the frame position.
4 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. C Y P O • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 200 – 203).
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 30 cm (12 in.) – infinity at maximum telephoto (i). Enter G mode. ● Set the mode dial to G. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 76 – 90). Shoot.
Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately 50 cm – 7.0 m (1.6 – 23 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 50 cm – 4.0 m (1.6 – 13 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i). Choose h. ● After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose h, then press the m button. X Once set, h will appear. Shooting Close-ups (Macro) Y P O You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it.
Changing the Aspect Ratio You can change the width to height ratio of an image. Choose an aspect ratio. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option, then press the m button. Same aspect ratio as wide screen high definition televisions. Same aspect ratio as 35mm film. Suitable for printing out 5" x 7" or postcard sized images. Same aspect ratio as the screen of this camera. Suitable for printing out 3.
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following two compression ratios (image quality): (Fine), (Normal). Choose the compression ratio setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose l button. , then press the Choose an option. Y P O ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen.
Shooting RAW Images Approximate Values for Paper Size (for 4:3 Aspect Ratios) A2 ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments. A3 – A5 5" x 7" Postcard size 3.5" x 5" Shooting RAW Images Y P O A RAW image is raw data recorded with nearly no deterioration in image quality resulting from image processing inside the camera. You can use the supplied software to adjust the image in any way you like with minimal loss in image quality. Choose C .
Shooting RAW Images Records a JPEG image. When JPEG images are recorded, the images are processed inside the camera for optimum image quality and compressed. However the compression process is irreversible, meaning that the raw data cannot be recovered once it has been compressed. Moreover, the image processing results in a deterioration in quality. Records a RAW image. A RAW image is raw data recorded with nearly no deterioration in image quality resulting from image processing inside the camera.
Changing the ISO Speed Choose the - speed. ● Turn the - dial to choose an - speed setting. X When you choose an - speed that is available for setting, the - lamp lights orange. X When you choose an - speed that is not available for setting, the - lamp will turn off, and the camera will automatically be set to (or when in D mode). X The setting will appear on the screen. Y P O Automatically adjusts the - speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions.
Changing the ISO Speed Changing the Maximum - Speed for You can set a maximum - speed of - for . Choose [ISO Auto Settings]. ● Press the n button to choose [ISO Auto Settings] in the 4 tab, then press the m button. Choose the maximum - speed. Y P O ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Max ISO Speed], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. C If you press the n button in the - speed selection screen (p. 82), the [ISO Auto Settings] screen will appear.
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option, then press the m button. Y P O X The setting will appear on the screen. Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions.
Adjusting the White Balance Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual scene you will shoot. ● In Step 2 above, choose or . ● Make sure the entire screen is filled with a plain, white colored subject, then press the n button (l button in 8 mode). X The tint on the screen will change when a white balance data is set.
Continuous Shooting ● Turn the ÷ or Ê dial, and adjust the correction amount for B, A, M, and G. ● To reset the correction level, press the n button. ● Press the l button to complete the setting. • B stands for blue, A for amber, M for magenta, and G for green. • Even if you change the white balance setting in Step 1 after making adjustments in the correction level, those adjustments will be retained. However, the adjustments will be reset if Custom White Balance data is recorded.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) Mode Maximum Speed (Approx. images/sec.) Description The camera shoots continuously with the focus and exposure set when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Continuous The camera shoots continuously and focuses. 0.7 Shooting AF The [AF Frame] is set to [Center]. The camera shoots continuously with the focus fixed to Continuous 0.8 the position set in manual focus. In t mode, the focus Shooting LV* is locked on the first shot. * When in t (p. 64), AF lock (p.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) My Colors Off — Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid impression. Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral hues. Sepia Sepia tones. B/W Black and white. Positive Film Combines the effects of Vivid Red, Vivid Green and Vivid Blue to produce intense natural appearing colors like those obtained with positive film. Lighter Skin Tone Makes skin tones lighter. Darker Skin Tone Makes skin tones darker.
Shooting Using the Viewfinder ● The more to the right, the stronger/darker (skin tone) the effect gets, the more to the left, the weaker/lighter (skin tone) the effect gets. ● Press the l button to complete the setting. Shooting Using the Viewfinder If you want to save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting instead of the screen. Shooting procedures are the same as when using the screen. The camera will automatically focus on subjects, but it will not detect and focus on faces.
Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Focus. ● Center the subject you want in focus, and press the shutter button halfway. ● Confirm that the AF Frame on the subject is green. Recompose. Y P O ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and move the camera to recompose the scene. Shoot. C ● Press the shutter button fully.
5 Getting More Out of Your Camera Y P O This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. C • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G. • The sections “Setting the Shutter Speed” (p. 104), “Setting the Aperture Value” (p. 105), “Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value” (p. 106), assume that you have set the mode dial to the corresponding mode. • The sections “Changing the Color and Shooting” (p.
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. ● After pressing the n button, choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Face AiAF Y P O • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( only). • When the camera is pointed at subjects, a white frame appears on the face the camera judges to be the main subject, and gray frames (max.
Changing the AF Frame Position and Size FlexiZone/Center A single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. In [FlexiZone], you can change the position and size of the AF frame (p. 93). If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear. Changing the AF Frame Position and Size When the AF frame mode is set to [FlexiZone] (see above) you can change the position and size of the AF frame.
Shooting with Servo AF Complete the settings. ● Press the button. • The Spot AE Point frame can be linked with the AF frame (p. 101). • The AF frame will be set to normal size when using Digital Zoom (p. 58) or Digital Tele-converter (p. 59). Shooting with Servo AF Y P O While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. Choose [Servo AF].
Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking AF) Choose the subject to focus on. Even if the subject moves, it will be tracked within a certain range. Choose [Tracking AF]. ● Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Tracking AF]. X will appear in the center of the screen. Choose the subject to focus on. ● Point the camera so that is on the subject you want to focus on and press the button.
Magnifying the Focal Point • The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button halfway without pressing the button. When shooting completes, will appear in the center of the screen. • Servo AF (p. 94) is set to [On]. • The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too small, moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the background is too low. • Not available in e.
Shooting with the AF Lock The magnified display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 58), Digital Tele-converter (p. 59), Tracking AF (p. 95), Servo AF (p. 94) or when connected to a TV (p. 90). Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway Y P O and press the o button.
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode ● Even if the subject moves, the face frame will follow the subject within a certain range. ● If a face is not detected, will not appear. Choose the face to focus on. ● If you press the button, the face frame will move to another face detected by the camera. ● When the frame has made a full circuit of all detected faces, [Face Select: Off] will appear, and the AF frame mode screen will reappear. Y P O Shoot. ● Press the shutter button halfway.
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Focusing roughly. ● The side bar shows the MF indicator focal point and a distance display. While looking at the magnified area, turn the Ê dial to find an approximate focus. Fine tuning the focus. MF indicator ● If you press the shutter button halfway or press the button, you can fine tune the focus (Safety MF). • You cannot change the AF frame mode or size while focusing manually (p. 92). If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel Manual focus mode first.
Changing the Metering Method Set the focus. ● Press the l button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to make the setting. • In flash settings other than ! (p. 56), Focus Bracketing is not available. • If you follow Step 1 on p. 98 to choose button, the screen in Step 2 will appear. and immediately press the q • Continuous shooting (p. 86) cannot be used in this mode. Y P O • Only three shots will be taken, even if you use Q (p. 56) to set a different number of shots.
Shooting with the AE Lock Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame Choose . ● Follow the Step above to choose . Choose [Spot AE Point]. ● Press the n button to choose [Spot AE Point] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [AF Point]. X The Spot AE Point frame will be linked to the AF frame that was moved. Y P O Cannot be used when [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect] or [Tracking AF] (p. 92).
Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 101), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”. Choose h (p. 77). Lock the flash exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the ¤ button. X The flash will fire and when ¤ appears, the flash output will be retained. ● When you shoot one image, ¤ will disappear and FE will unlock. Y P O Compose the scene and shoot.
Shooting with Slow Synchro • In flash settings other than ! (p. 56), AEB is not available. • Continuous shooting (p. 86) cannot be used in this mode. • If you press the the l button while in the exposure compensation screen, the compensation amount setting screen will appear. • Only three shots will be taken, even if you use Q (p. 56) to set a different number of shots.
Using the ND Filter The ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 (3 stops) of the actual level, allowing for slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values. Choose . ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Set [ND Filter] to [On]. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose , then press the m button. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent camera shake. Y P O Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot.
Setting the Aperture Value • When shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower are used, images are processed to eliminate noise after being taken. A certain amount of processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot. • You should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when lowering the shutter speed and shoot with a tripod (p. 171).
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Safety Shift With M and B modes, if you press the n button to display the 4 tab and set [Safety Shift] to [On], the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot otherwise be obtained. Safety Shift is disabled when the flash is enabled. You can also set the camera so that turning the ÷ or Ê dial changes the shutter speed (p. 171).
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) • The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method chosen (p. 100). • If you use the zoom after making settings or changing the composition, the exposure level may change. • Depending on the shutter speed or aperture value set, the screen brightness may change. If the flash mode is set to h, the screen brightness will not change.
Using the Electronic Level Make the setting. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X @ will appear on the screen. • is only available in • With and higher than . (p. 82). , the - speed will return to even if you set a speed • With than , the - speed will return to . even if you set a speed lower • With than , the - speed will return to . even if you set a speed lower Shadow Correct Y P O Choose C . ● Follow Step 1 on p.
Red-Eye Correction Level the camera. ● Adjust the camera’s tilt on the left and right sides so that the center of the electronic level turns green. • If the electronic level does not appear in Step 1, press the n button to display the 4 tab. Choose [Custom Display], then add to or . • If you tilt the camera too far forward or backward, the electronic level will turn gray, and you will not be able to use it to level the camera. • The electronic level will not appear while shooting a movie.
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can correct recorded images (p. 150). • You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, then the n button, or by pressing the r button for more than one second. • Not available in or . Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just like with Exposure Compensation (p.
Adjusting the Flash Output In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. Set the mode dial to D. Choose the level of flash output. ● After pressing the r button, immediately turn the ÷ dial to choose the level of output, then press the m button. X Once set, ~ will appear on the screen. You can also set the flash output with the following methods. However, it cannot be set with the r button when an external flash (sold separately) is attached.
Registering Shooting Settings • In or Q mode, when the number of shots is set to two or more, this function is only available for the last image shot. • In and modes, this function is only available for the last image shot. • Not available in W, , or mode. Registering Shooting Settings You can register commonly used shooting modes and settings to your preference. To switch between registered settings, simply turn the mode dial to or .
Changing the Color and Shooting • To change part of the pre-registered settings (except the shooting mode), choose or and changes the settings, then repeat Steps 2–3. These settings will not be reflected in other Shooting modes. • To return contents registered to or to the default settings, turn the mode dial to or , then choose [Reset All] (p. 51). Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting.
Changing the Color and Shooting ● Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors. ● Pressing the l button restores the shooting screen. Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Y P O Choose Y. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose Y. C Press the l button.
Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the target color. ● Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the r button. X The specified color will be recorded. Specify the range of colors to be swapped. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to adjust the range of colors to be changed. Y P O ● Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors.
Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Choose x or v. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose x or v. Take the first shot. X The exposure and white balance will be set with the first shot. Y P O Take subsequent shots. ● Overlap part of the first shot when taking C the second shot.
6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Y P O This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. C • This chapter assumes that the mode dial has been set to E mode. • The latter half of the chapter explaining movie playback and editing assumes that the 1 button has been pressed to enter Playback mode.
Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between four Movie modes. Choose a Movie mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose E. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a movie mode, then press the m button. E Standard Miniature Effect > Color Accent z Color Swap Normal mode. You can shoot movies that look like a miniature model (see below).
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Choose the area to keep in focus. ● Press the l button. ● Move the zoom lever to change the frame size, and press the op buttons to change the frame position. Choose a playback speed. ● Press the n button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a playback speed. ● Pressing the n button will restore the Y P O shooting screen. Shoot. Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times (for 1 Min.
Changing the Image Quality You can choose between three image quality settings. Choose the image quality setting. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The option you set will appear on the Y P O screen. Image Quality Table Image Quality (Recording Pixels/Frame Rate) Content 1280 x 720 pixels, 24 frames/sec.* For shooting high-definition movies.
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the ¤ button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ● Press the ¤ button again to release the lock. Y P O Change the exposure. ● While watching the screen, turn the Ê dial to adjust the exposure. C Shoot.
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images when in , > or z. • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects The digital zoom (p. 58) is available in E. Neither the optical or digital zoom is available in >, z, or Be sure to set the optical zoom before shooting. The sound of the zoom will be recorded. • Using the Self-Timer (p. 56)* The number of shots cannot be set.
Editing Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 30) Exit Playback Slow motion playback (You can use the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Display the first frame Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame * Edit (p. 123) Appears when connected to a PictBridge compliant printer (p. 152). Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details.
Editing X Even if you move to a point other than a , only the portion from the nearest to the left will be trimmed when is chosen. Only the portion from the nearest to the right will be trimmed when is chosen. X The section indicated with will be the section of the movie that remains after editing. Check the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose (Play), then press the m button. The edited movie will play. ● To edit the movie again, repeat Step 2.
7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions Y P O This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera. C • The edit function (pp. 146 – 150) cannot be used if the memory card does not have free space available.
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. X Images will display in an index. ● The number of images increases each time you move the lever toward g. ● The number of images decreases each time you move the lever toward k. Choose an image. Y P O ● Turn the Ê dial to switch images. ● Press the opqr buttons to choose an image.
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 136) or delete (p. 140) images while filtered. Jump to Favorites Displays images tagged as favorites (p. 142) Jump Shot Date Displays the images shot on a specified date. Jump to My Category Displays the images of a specified category (p. 143).
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback What if you can’t choose a filter? Filters that do not have any corresponding images cannot be chosen. Filtered playback In filtered playback (Step 2), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching Images” (p. 126), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 129), and “Magnifying Images” (p. 131). You can process all filtered images at once while performing operations in “Protecting Images” (p. 136), “Erasing All Images” (p. 140), or “Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)” (p.
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button to choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the setting. C Y P O Repeat Repeats playback of images Play Time Display time for each image Effect Transition effects when switching between images Choose [Start].
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the l button to switch to the focus check display (p. 44). X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set. X A gray frame will appear on a face detected during playback. X The area within the orange frame appears magnified. Y P O Switch frames. ● Move the zoom lever toward k once.
Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to zoom out, or continue to hold it to return to single image playback. ● If you turn the Ê dial, you can switch Approximate Location of Displayed Area images while zoomed.
Changing Image Transitions Choose an image. ● Press the opqr buttons to choose the image you want to view next. X The chosen image will be displayed in the middle, and the next four possibilities will appear. ● Pressing the m button will display the middle image at full size. Press the m button again to restore the original display. You can also use the zoom lever. ● Pressing the n button restores single Y P O image playback. • Only still images shot with this camera will play back in Smart Shuffle.
Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied stereo AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal. Yellow Yellow White Red Red White C ● Insert the cable plug fully into the video input terminals as shown in the illustration. Y P O Turn on the TV and switch it to the input the cable is connected to. Turn on the camera.
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal. ● Fully insert the cable plug into the TV’s HDMI terminal. Y P O Display images. C ● Follow Steps 3 and 4 on p. 133 to display the images.
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Connect the camera to the TV. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 134 to connect the camera to the TV. Display images. ● Turn on the TV and press the camera’s 1 button. X The image will appear on the TV (nothing will appear on the screen of the camera). Use the TV’s remote control. Y P O ● Press the remote control’s qr buttons to choose an image. ● Press the OK/Select button to display the C operation panel.
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 28, 140). Choose a Selection Method Choose [Protect]. ● Press the n button to choose [Protect] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a selection method. Y P O ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a selection method, then press the m button. ● Pressing the n button will restore the C menu screen. If you format the memory card (pp.
Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 136 to choose [Select], then press the m button. Choose images. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image, then press the m button. X will appear. ● Pressing the m button again deselects Y P O the image and will disappear. ● To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure. Protect the image. C ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear.
Protecting Images Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 136 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose a starting image. ● Press the m button. Y P O ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image, then press the m button. C Choose an ending image. ● Press the r button to choose [Last image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image, then press the m button. ● You cannot choose images before the first image.
Protecting Images Protect images. ● Press the p button to choose [Protect], then press the m button. Choose images with the Ê dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the Ê dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Choose All Images Y P O Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 136 to choose [All Images], then press the m button. C Protect images. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Protect], then press the m button.
Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 136) cannot be erased. Choose a Selection Method Choose [Erase]. ● Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Y P O Choose a selection method. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a selection method, then press the m button. ● Pressing the n button will restore the C menu screen.
Erasing All Images Erase. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 140 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Y P O Choose images. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 138 to choose images. C Erase. ● Press the p button to choose [Erase], then press the m button. Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p.
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 127). Choose [Favorites]. ● Press the n button to choose [Favorites] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. Y P O ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image, then press the m button. X will appear on the screen. ● Pressing the m button again untags the C image and disappears.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 127) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 129), “Protecting Images” (p. 136), “Erasing All Images” (p. 140), “Choosing Images for Printing” (DPOF) (p. 155) Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot. : Images with detected faces, or images shot in I or V.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image. Choose a category. ● Press the op buttons to choose a category, then press the m button. X will appear on the screen. ● Pressing the m button again deselects the image and will disappear. ● To choose additional images, repeat the Y P O above procedure. Make the setting. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear.
Rotating Images Choose a category. ● Press the p button to choose an item, then press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a category. Choose the setting. ● Press the p button to choose [Select], then press the m button. If you choose [Deselect] in Step 4, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category. Y P O Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. C Choose [Rotate].
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. ● Press the n button to choose [Resize] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Choose an image size. Y P O ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The [Save new image?] screen will appear. C Save the new image.
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. ● Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to Trimming Area choose an image, then press the m button. Y P O Adjust the trimming area. X A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed.
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function • Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 79), images resized to (p. 146) and RAW images cannot be edited. • Images that can be trimmed will have the same width and height ratio after trimming. • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than before trimming. Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 87 for details on each menu item.
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose from four levels of correction, and save the image as a new file. Choose [i-Contrast]. ● Press the n button to choose [iContrast] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button to choose [RedEye Correction] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image. Correct the image. Y P O ● Press the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion.
8 Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) (p. 40). Y P O Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide.
Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ● Open the cover and insert the cable’s small plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. ● Insert the cable’s large plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer. Y P O Turn on the printer.
Printing Images Print images. ● Press the c button. X Printing will start. ● If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. ● After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. Y P O • Refer to p. 40 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers. • Index printing (p.
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback by pressing the c button. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image. Press the 2 button (RAW images and movies will be excluded). Add images to the print list.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together (p. 158) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all images chosen for printing. Choose [Print Settings].
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 19). • RAW images cannot be chosen. Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press the n button to choose [Select Images & Qty.] in the 2 tab, then press the m button. Y P O Choose an image.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● In Step 1 on p. 156, choose [Select Range], then press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 138 to choose images. Make print settings. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Order], then press the m button. Y P O Set All Images to Print Once Choose [Select All Images]. ● In Step 1 on p. 156, choose [Select All C Images], then press the m button. Make print settings.
Print Added Images You can print images added (pp. 155 – 157) to the print list by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer. ● Follow Steps 1 to 4 on p. 152. Print. ● Press the op buttons to choose [Print], then press the m button. X Printing will start. ● If you stop the printer during printing and Y P O start again, it will start from the next print.
9 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used Y P O functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. ● Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option. 1, 2 Preset sounds (cannot be modified) 3 Preset sounds You can use the included software to change the sounds (p. 2).
Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option. No start-up image 1, 2 Preset images (cannot be modified) Y P O 3 Preset images You can set recorded images, and use the included software to change the images.
Changing Camera Settings Any previously registered start-up image will be overwritten when registering a new start-up image. Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details.
Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. ● Choose [Create Folder], then press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time Y P O For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 27).
Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 53). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Display Off], then press the qr buttons to choose a time. ● In order to save battery power, you should choose less than [1 min.].
Changing Camera Settings Set the world time zone. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [ button. World], then press the m ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose the destination time zone. ● You can also set the daylight saving time as in Step 1. ● Press the m button. Choose the world time zone. Y P O ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose button. X C , then press the n will appear on the shooting screen (p. 196).
Changing Camera Settings Calibrating the Electronic Level Calibrate the electronic level if you think the camera is not shooting levelly. If you use grid lines (p. 170) to confirm that the camera is level beforehand, you can calibrate the electronic level more accurately. Level the camera. ● Attach the camera to a tripod and make sure it is level. Choose [Calibrate]. ● Choose [Electronic Level], then press the Y P O m button.
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 48). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 202 – 203). Switching the Focus Setting The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when the shutter button is not pressed. However, you can set it so that the camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Flash Timing You can change the timing of the flash and shutter. ● Choose [Flash Control], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Shutter Sync.], then press the qr buttons to choose a setting. 1st-curtain The flash fires right after the shutter opens. 2nd-curtain The flash fires right before the shutter closes.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting. ● Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. 2 – 10 sec. Displays images for the set time. Hold The image displays until you press the shutter button halfway. Off Images will not display. Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting Y P O You can change the way the image displays right after shooting.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Customizing Display Information You can change which information is displayed by switching between custom displays with each press of the l button. ● Choose [Custom Display], then press the m button. ● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an item, then press the m button. A will appear on items that display. ● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Ê C dial to choose or , then press the m button, and the l button to change the custom display settings.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the IS-Mode Settings ● Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Continuous Image stabilization is always on. You can confirm the effects directly on the display, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus. It not only reduces angular blur, but also reduces lateral shift blur (hybrid IS) common to macro photography. Shoot Only* Image stabilization is only active at the moment of shooting.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Functions that Can be Registered The functions you can register to the front dial and control dial are different depending on the shooting mode. In the settings screen, aspect ratio settings (p. 78), white balance correction (p. 84) and i-Contrast (p. 107) can be registered to items with a in the table below. Functions registered in D, B, M and G modes will be set in the same way for [Front Dial 1], [Front Dial 2], and [Control Dial].
Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu) • Choose if you want to return the button to default settings. • When this symbol is shown on the bottom right of an icon, the function cannot be used in the current Shooting mode or function setting. • In or , each press of the button records white balance data (p. 85), and the white balance settings change to or . • In %, each press of the button will adjust and lock the focus, and % will appear on the screen.
Changing Playback Function Settings ● Press the n button. Change the order in which menu items are displayed. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Sort], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose the menu item you want to move, then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to change the order, then press the m button. Y P O ● Press the n button.
10 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use separately sold accessories (p. 37), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items Y P O that appear on the screen.
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera. Plug the cord into the coupler. ● Fully insert the plug into the coupler. Insert the coupler. Y P O ● Follow Step 2 on p. 16 to open the cover, then insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click. C Close the cover. ● Close the cover while pushing down on the coupler cable cover with the cable.
Using Lenses (Sold Separately) ● After you finish, turn off the camera and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera. Using Lenses (Sold Separately) When attaching the Tele-converter TC-DC58D (sold separately), you can take shots from even further away (The lens changes the focal length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 1.4x).
Using Lenses (Sold Separately) Attach the tele-converter lens. ● Turn the lens in the direction of the arrow to attach it securely to the camera. Adjust converter settings. ● Turn on the camera. ● Press the n button to display the 4 tab and choose [Converter], then press the qr buttons to choose [TC-DC58D]. Y P O X If [IS Mode] is set to [Off], it is not necessary to make converter settings. X When you remove the converter from the C camera, return the converter setting to [None].
Changing the Ring Color (Sold Separately) You can change the color of the ring using the separately sold Ring Accessory Kit RAK-DC-2. Remove the ring. ● Be sure the camera is turned off. ● While pressing the ring release button ( ), turn the ring in the direction of the arrow ( ). ● When the “{” mark on the ring and the “z” mark on the camera are aligned, lift off the ring. Y P O Attach the ring.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) You can make your flash photography even better with the use of an externally mounted flash (sold separately). • You should set the white balance to h. • Please also read the manual included with the externally mounted flash. • When an externally mounted flash is attached, you cannot set the builtin flash. • Some functions on Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX II cannot be used with this camera.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Make the setting. ● Press theop buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the setting. ● The available settings differ depending on the flash (p. 186). ● In modes other than G, M, B, D, and 8, flash settings cannot be changed since the flash adjusts and fires automatically.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX The Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K, Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3, and Bracket BKT-DC1 (all sold separately) are required to attach the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX to the camera. Prepare the conversion lens adapter. Back Component Front Component Attach Detach ● Rotate the conversion lens adapter in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the front and back components.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Attach the back component of the conversion lens adapter. ● Align the z mark on the back component of the conversion lens adapter with the z mark on the camera and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows until locked. ● To remove the adapter, hold down the ring release button while turning the adapter in the opposite direction. Attach the Off Camera Shoe Cord to the bracket.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Attach the controller. ● Attach the controller for the Macro Ring Lite or Macro Twin Lite to the flash connection component of the Off Camera Shoe Cord. Attach the flash to the conversion lens adapter. ● When attaching the Macro Ring Lite MR14EX, press and hold the release buttons on both sides of the Macro Ring Lite and fit it onto the conversion lens adapter.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Set [ND Filter] to [On]. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the qr buttons or use the Ê dial to choose . Configure the externally mounted flash. ● Follow Step 4 on p. 181. to make settings. Shoot. Y P O ● You can shoot in E-TTL automatic flash exposure compensation mode by setting the camera to either G, B, or M modes. ● When the scene is too bright, set the C aperture values in B or D, then shoot.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Configuring the Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) • The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 second. • The flash output will automatically adjust when [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto]. Flash exposure compensation and safety FE can also be set. However, when setting flash exposure compensation on the camera, make sure to set the flash exposure compensation amount on the flash to [+0] beforehand.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6 *7 Fixed to [Manual]. 1/64 for Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT24EX. Not available with Speedlite 220EX. Fixed to [On]. Settings aside from On/Off are set on the flash. Not available with Speedlite 220EX, 270EX and 430EX II. When set to [On], [Shutter Sync.] cannot be set to [2nd-curtain]. Even if you set [Shutter Sync.] to [2nd-curtain] on the camera, it will change to [1st-curtain].
Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 16). When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service. Image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card.
Using an Eye-Fi Card The power saving function does not work while transferring images (p. 53). Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status. Choose [Connection info]. ● Press the n button, then choose [Eye-Fi Settings] from the 3 tab, and press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial Y P O to choose [Connection info], then press the m button. X The Connection info screen will appear.
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. • • • • Confirm that the battery is the correct type, and is not depleted (p. 15). Confirm that the battery is properly inserted (p. 16). Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 17).
Troubleshooting • Set the flash to h (p. 77). • Increase the ISO speed (p. 82). • Attach the camera to a tripod. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 171). Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 23). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 207). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 167). • Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set.
Troubleshooting • Depending on the Shooting mode, when shooting in a high ISO speed the image may appear rough or grainy (pp. 61, 64). Eyes appear red (p. 109). • Set the [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 168). When shooting with the flash, the lamp (on the front of the camera) lights (p. 42), and for approximately 1 second while the camera is reducing red-eye, it is not possible to shoot. It is more effective if the subject is looking directly at the lamp.
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen • Depending on its capabilities, when playing movies on a computer, frames may drop or the audio may cut out. Computer Cannot transfer images to a computer. It may be possible to solve the problem when the camera is connected to a computer via cable by reducing the transfer speed. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode. With the n button held down, press the o and m buttons simultaneously.
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Protected! (p. 136) Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back AVI/ RAW • Unsupported images, or images with corrupted data cannot be displayed. • Images manipulated on a computer, that have had their file name changed, or have been taken with a different camera may not display.
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Lens Error • This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or when using it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air. • If this error message continues to appear, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. A camera error was detected (Error number) • If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode.
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) C 196 Y P O
Information Displayed on the Screen Eye-Fi Connection Status (p. 188) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 84) White Balance Correction (p. 85) My Colors (p. 87) AEB Shooting (p. 102) Drive Mode (p. 86) Grid Lines (p. 170) Metering Method (p. 100) Exposure Shift Bar (p. 121) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 79), Recording Pixels (p. 78) Still Images: Recordable Shots (pp. 14, 79) Movies: Recording Pixels, Remaining Time (pp. 30, 120) Zoom Bar (p. 24) * Shooting Mode (p.
Information Displayed on the Screen Scene Icons In A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color.
Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) RGB Histogram Display (p. 45) My Category (p. 143) Shooting mode (p. 200) ISO Speed (p. 82) / Playback Speed (Movies) (p. 119) ND Filter (p. 104) White Balance (p. 84) Histogram (p. 45) Image Editing (pp. 146 – 150) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 79), Recording Pixels (p. 78), MOV (Movies) (p. 30) Print List (p. 154) Eye-Fi Transfer Complete (p. 188) Y P O Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Metering Method (p.
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes D BM G A Function Exposure Compensation (p. 76)/Exposure Shift (p. 121) *1 *1 (1/3-stop increments) *1 – AE Lock/FE Lock (pp. 101, 121) *1 Face Select (p. 97), Tracking AF (p. 95) *1 Changing AF Frame Position and Size (p. 93) *1 ISO Speed (p. 82) *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 Metering Method (p. 100) Manual Focus (p. 98) Focusing Range (p. 77) e AF Lock (p. 97) Flash (pp. 56, 77, 103) Self-Timer (p. 56) h … ! Q C My Colors (p.
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Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Content Ref. Page p. 49 Mute On/Off* Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 49 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 160 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 160 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. p. 50 Start-up Image Add an image as start-up image. p. 161 pp. 22, 52 Format Formats memory card, erasing all data File Numbering Continuous*/Auto Reset p. 162 Create Folder Monthly*/Daily p. 163 Lens Retract 1 min.*/0 sec.
Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Content Smart Shuffle Slideshow Erase Protect Rotate Favorites My Category i-Contrast Red-Eye Correction Trimming Resize My Colors Scroll Display Resume Transition * Default setting Ref. Page Starts Smart Shuffle. Plays back images automatically. Erases images (Select, Select Range, All Images) Protects images (Select, Select Range, All Images) Rotates images. Tags or untags images as favorites. p. 131 p. 129 p.
Handling Precautions • This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts. • Never place the camera close to magnets, motors or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. • If water droplets or dirt become stuck on the camera or screen, wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Do not rub or apply force.
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels ...... Approx. 10 million pixels Lens Focal Length ....................... 5x zoom:6.1 (W) – 30.5 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 140 (T) mm) Focusing Range .................. 1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity (W), 30 cm (12 in.) – infinity (T) • Macro: 1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.) (W), 30 – 50 cm (12 in. – 1.6 ft.) (T) Image Stabilizer (IS) System ... Lens-shift type Imaging Processor................... DIGIC 4 Optical Viewfinder....................
Specifications Shooting Modes ...................... C1, C2, M, Av, Tv, P, Auto, Low Light, Quick Shot, SCN*1, Movie*2 *1 Portrait, Landscape, Kids&Pets, Sports, Smart Shutter*3, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist *2 Standard, Miniature Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap *3 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer Digital Zoom........................
Specifications Movies................................. Interface................................... Direct Print Standard ............... Power Source .......................... C Dimensions.............................. Weight (CIPA compliant) .........
Specifications Weight ..................................... Approx. 92 g (3.6 oz.) (CB-2LZ) Approx. 85 g (3.0 oz.) (CB-2LZE) (excluding power cord) Tele-converter TC-DC58D (Sold Separately) Magnification ........................... 1.4x Thread Diameter ..................... 58 mm standard filter thread* Dimensions Diameter x Length 69.0 x 41.2 mm (2.72 x 1.62 in.) Weight ..................................... Approx. 140 g (4.94 oz.
Index A AC Adapter Kit................................... 37, 176 Accessories ............................................... 37 AE Lock ........................................... 101, 121 AEB Mode ............................................... 102 AF J Focus AF Frames .............................. 25, 92, 93 AF Lock....................................... 97, 196 AFB Mode.......................................... 99, 196 AF-Point Zoom .......................................... 96 Aspect Ratio ...........
Index FlexiZone (AF Frame Mode) ..................... 93 Focus AF Frame...................................... 25, 92 AF Lock .............................................. 97 AF-Point Zoom ................................... 96 Face Select......................................... 97 Servo AF............................................. 94 Focus Check ........................................... 130 Focus Lock ................................................ 90 Focusing Range Macro............................
Index Power J Battery, AC Adapter Kit Power Saving .................................... 53, 163 Printing .................................................... 152 Program AE ............................................... 76 Protect ..................................................... 136 Q Quick Shot (Shooting Mode) ..................... 66 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing ...............................................32 Sound Settings ..........................................
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