Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” (= 12) section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. Switching Between Pages Click buttons on the top of the screen. ç Contents : return to the Contents. ç Chapter Contents : return to the Chapter Contents page. English © CANON INC.
ç Contents Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. Camera Battery Pack NB-11L* Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE Printed Matter Wrist Strap * Do not peel off the adhesive covering from a battery pack. • A memory card is not included (= 3).
ç Contents Compatible Memory Cards 3 The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • FlashAir cards • Eye-Fi cards * Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera. Eye-Fi/FlashAir Cards This product is not guaranteed to fully support functions of Eye-Fi/ FlashAir cards (including wireless transfer).
ç Contents Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 4 • Take and review some test shots initially 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 result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
ç Contents Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Lens Speaker Zoom lever (telephoto)] / Shooting: [ (wide angle)] [ Playback: [ (magnify)] / (index)] [ Shutter button Lamp Power button Microphone Flash Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover Strap mount 5
ç Contents Screen (monitor) [ AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal Movie button [ [ (Flash)] / Right button [ [ (Playback)] button (Auto)] / Up button (Auto zoom)] / Left button Indicator (Single-image erase)] button FUNC.
ç Contents 7 • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use • =xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents a page number) • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still images, movies, or both. : Indicates that the function is used when Still Images shooting or viewing still images.
ç Contents Table of Contents Package Contents..................2 Compatible Memory Cards.....3 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information..............................4 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide...........................5 Table of Contents....................8 Common Camera Operations............................10 Safety Precautions................12 Basic Guide............... 18 Initial Preparations................19 Trying the Camera Out.........28 Advanced Guide........ 34 Camera Basics..
ç Contents 9 Playback Mode................. 103 Appendix........................... 180 Viewing...............................104 Browsing and Filtering Images................................108 Image Viewing Options....... 111 Protecting Images............... 114 Erasing Images................... 119 Rotating Images..................123 Editing Still Images.............125 Troubleshooting..................181 On-Screen Messages.........187 On-Screen Information.......190 Functions and Menu Tables.....
ç Contents Common Camera Operations 10 Shoot zz Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode)......................
ç Contents 11 zz Focus on faces........................................................... 45, 68, 92 zz Without using the flash (Flash Off)................................... 60, 99 zz Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer).......................... 57, 78 zz Add a date stamp................................................................... 61 View zz View images (Playback Mode)............................................. 104 zz Automatic playback (Slideshow)........................................
ç Contents Safety Precautions 12 • Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. • The safety precautions noted here are intended to prevent you and other persons from being injured or incurring property damage. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
ç Contents 13 • Avoid contact with liquid, and do not allow liquid or foreign objects inside. This could result in electrical shock or fire. If the product gets wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, remove the battery pack/batteries or unplug immediately. • If your model has a viewfinder or interchangeable lens, do not look through the viewfinder or lens at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day, or a bright artificial light source). This may damage your eyesight.
ç Contents • If the product uses a battery charger, note the following precautions. - Remove the plug periodically and, using a dry cloth, wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. - Do not insert or remove the plug with wet hands. - Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the plug is damaged or not fully inserted in the outlet.
ç Contents 15 • Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts. If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments. • When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing. This could result in burns or damage to the flash.
ç Contents 16 • When using the camera on a sandy beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. • On products that raise and lower the flash automatically, do not push the flash down or pry it open. This may cause the product to malfunction. • Wipe off any dust, grime, or other foreign matter on the flash with a cotton swab or cloth. The heat emitted from the flash may cause foreign matter to smoke or the product to malfunction.
ç Contents • Do not sit down with the camera in your pant pocket. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. 17 • When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen. Also close the screen (so that it faces the body), if your product’s screen closes. • Do not attach any hard objects to the product. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
ç Contents Basic Guide Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback Initial Preparations.............19 Trying the Camera Out.......
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Initial Preparations 19 Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap zz Thread the end of the strap through the strap mount ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end ( ). Holding the Camera zz Place the strap around your wrist. zz When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. Do not rest your fingers on the flash.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 20 Charging the Battery Pack Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery pack charged. 1 Insert the battery pack. zz After aligning the marks on the battery pack and charger, insert the battery pack by pushing it in ( ) and down ( ). 2 Charge the battery pack. zz CB-2LF: Flip out the plug CB-2LF CB-2LFE ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 21 • To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product. • For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery pack, see “Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time” (= 210).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 22 2 Insert the battery pack. zz While pressing the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, insert the battery pack as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position. Terminals Battery Lock 3 Check your card’s write‑protect switch and insert the memory card. zz Recording is not possible on Label memory cards with a write‑protect switch when the switch is in the locked position. Slide the switch to the unlocked position.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 23 4 Close the cover. zz Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you slide it, until it clicks into the closed position ( ). zz If the cover will not close, make sure you inserted the battery pack facing the right way in step 2. • For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one memory card, see “Number of Shots per Memory Card” (= 211). Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card Remove the battery pack.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 24 Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date. You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you wish (= 61). 1 Turn the camera on. zz Press the power button. zz The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 25 3 Specify your home time zone. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose your home time zone. 4 Finish the setup process. zz Press the [ ] button to complete the setting. The setting screen is no longer displayed. zz To turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 26 Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. 1 Access the menu screen. zz Press the [ ] button. 2 Choose [Date/Time]. zz Move the zoom lever to choose the [ ] tab. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Date/Time], and then press the [ ] button. 3 Change the date and time. zz Follow step 2 in “Setting the Date and Time” (= 24) to adjust the settings. zz Press the [ ] button to close the menu screen.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Display Language Change the display language as needed. 1 Enter Playback mode. zz Press the [ ] button. 2 Access the setting screen. zz Press and hold the [ ] button, and then press the [ button. ] 3 Set the display language. zz Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose a language, and then press the [ ] button. zz Once the display language has been set, the setting screen is no longer displayed.
ç Contents 28 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Trying the Camera Out Movies Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. zz Press the power button. zz The startup screen is displayed. 2 Enter [ ] mode.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 29 3 Compose the shot. zz To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward [ ] (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward [ ] (wide angle). 4 Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. zz Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. Shoot. zz Press the shutter button all the way down.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 30 Recording Movies Start recording. zz Press the movie button. Elapsed Time The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. zz Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. zz Frames displayed around any detected faces indicate that they are in focus. zz Once recording begins, take your finger off the movie button. Finish recording.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 31 Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. 1 Enter Playback mode. zz Press the [ ] button. zz Your last shot is displayed. 2 Choose images. zz To view the previous image, press the [ ] button. To view the next image, press the [ ] button. zz Press and hold the [ ][ ] buttons to browse through images quickly. zz Movies are identified by a ] icon. To play movies, go [ to step 3.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 32 3 Play movies. zz Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button again. zz Playback now begins, and after ] is the movie is finished, [ displayed. zz To adjust the volume, press the [ ][ ] buttons during playback. • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 33 Erasing Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. 1 Choose an image to erase. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image. 2 Erase the image. zz Press the [ ] button. zz After [Erase?] is displayed, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Erase], and then press the [ ] button. zz The current image is now erased.
ç Contents Advanced Guide 34 Camera Basics Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera, including shooting and playback options On/Off..................................35 Shutter Button....................37 Shooting Display Options..............................38 Using the FUNC. Menu......39 Using the Menu Screen.....41 Indicator Display................
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents On/Off 35 Shooting Mode zz Press the power button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. zz To turn the camera off, press the power button again. Playback Mode zz Press the [ ] button to turn the camera on and view your shots. zz To turn the camera off, press the [ ] button again. • To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the [ ] button. • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway (= 37).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 36 Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity. Power Saving in Shooting Mode The screen is automatically deactivated after about one minute of inactivity. In about two more minutes, the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself off.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shutter Button 37 To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down. 1 Press halfway. (Press lightly to focus.) zz Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice, and frames are displayed around image areas in focus.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Shooting Display Options 38 Press the [ ] button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen Information” (= 190). Information is displayed No information is displayed • Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night view function when you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how shots are composed.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Using the FUNC. Menu 39 Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (= 196 – 198) or playback mode (= 205). 1 Access the FUNC. menu. zz Press the [ ] button. 2 Choose a menu item. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to Options Menu Items choose a menu item, and then press the [ ] or [ ] button.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 40 4 Finish the setup process. zz Press the [ ] button. zz The screen before you pressed the [ ] button in step 1 is displayed again, showing the option you configured. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default settings (= 144).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Using the Menu Screen 41 Configure a variety of camera functions through the menu screen as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [ ], playback [ ], and so on. Note that available menu items vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (= 200 – 204). 1 Access the menu screen. zz Press the [ ] button. 2 Choose a tab. zz Move the zoom lever to choose a tab.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 42 3 Choose a menu item. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an item. zz For menu items with options not shown, first press the [ ] or [ ] button to switch screens, and then press the [ ][ ] buttons to select the menu item. zz To return to the previous screen, ] button. press the [ 4 Choose an option. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an option. 5 Finish the setup process.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Indicator Display 43 The indicator on the back of the camera (= 6) blinks in green at these times. - Connected to a computer (= 155) - Display off (= 36, 135, 136) - Starting up, recording, or reading - Communicating with other devices - Shooting long exposures (= 80) • When the indicator blinks green, do not turn the camera off, or open the memory card/battery cover, or shake or hit the camera. This may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card.
ç Contents Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Shooting with CameraDetermined Settings.........45 Common, Convenient Features.............................53 Image Customization Features.............................64 Customizing Camera Operation...........................
ç Contents 45 ç Chapter Contents Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Still Images Movies Shooting (Smart Auto) 1 Turn the camera on. zz Press the power button. zz The startup screen is displayed. 2 Enter [ ] mode. zz Press the [ ] button several times until [ ] is displayed. zz Aim the camera at the subject.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 46 3 Compose the shot. zz To zoom in and enlarge the Zoom Bar subject, move the zoom lever toward [ ] (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward [ ] (wide angle). (A zoom bar showing the zoom position is displayed.) 4 Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. zz Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 47 Shoot. zz Press the shutter button all the way down. zz As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in lowlight conditions, the flash fires automatically. zz Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. zz After displaying your shot, the camera will revert to the shooting screen. Recording Movies Start recording. zz Press the movie button. Elapsed Time The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 48 esize the subject and R recompose the shot as needed. zz To resize the subject, repeat the operations in step 3 (= 46). However, note that the sound of camera operations will be recorded. Note that movies shot at zoom factors shown in blue will look grainy. zz When you recompose shots, the focus, brightness, and colors will be automatically adjusted. Finish recording. zz Press the movie button again to stop recording. The camera beeps twice as recording stops.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 49 Still Images • A blinking [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. • If your shots are dark despite the flash firing, move closer to the subject. For details on the flash range, see “Camera” (= 207). • The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when you press the shutter button halfway.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 50 Movies Microphone • Keep your fingers away from the microphone while recording movies. Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may cause the recording to sound muffled. • Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when recording movies, because sounds made by the camera will be recorded. • To prevent excessive motion blur when recording movies, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Scene Icons In [ ] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color.
ç Contents 52 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Movies On-Screen Frames A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at. • A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face) determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are displayed around other detected faces. Frames follow moving subjects within a certain range to keep them in focus.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Common, Convenient Features Still Images 53 Movies Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 32x enlargement. 1 Move the zoom lever toward [ ]. zz Hold the lever until zooming stops. zz Zooming stops at the largest zoom factor before the image becomes noticeably grainy, which is then indicated on the screen. Zoom Factor 2 Move the zoom lever toward [ ] again.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 54 • Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates the zoom position). The zoom bar is color-coded to indicate the zoom range. - White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear grainy. - Yellow range: digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably grainy (ZoomPlus). - Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 55 Still Images Auto Zooming in Response to Subject Movement (Auto Zoom) The camera automatically zooms in and out to keep a detected face (= 45) at a constant size. If the person moves closer, the camera automatically zooms out, and vice versa. 1 Enter Auto Zoom mode. zz Press the [ ] button. zz [ ] is displayed. zz A white frame is displayed around the detected face, and the camera zooms in and out to keep the subject on the screen.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 56 • Faces may not be detected at some zoom factors, or if the subject’s head is tilted or facing the camera indirectly. • Auto zooming is deactivated in the following situations. - When you change the shooting mode ] button, movie button, or [ - When you press the [ - When you press the [ ] button ] button • When a detected subject moves toward the edge of the screen, the camera zooms out to keep the subject on the screen.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Using the Self-Timer With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then choose [ ] (= 39). zz Once the setting is complete, [ ] is displayed. 2 Shoot.
ç Contents 58 ç Chapter Contents zz Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a self-timer sound. zz Two seconds before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) zz To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, ] button. press the [ zz To restore the original setting, choose [ ] in step 1.
ç Contents 59 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Movies Customizing the Self-Timer You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10). 1 Choose [ ]. zz Following step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” (= 57), choose [ ] ] button. and press the [ 2 Configure the setting. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots]. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose a value, and then press the [ ] button. zz Once the setting is complete, [ ] is displayed.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 60 • When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are determined by the first shot. More time is required between shots when the flash fires or when you have specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. • When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before the shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 61 Still Images Adding a Date Stamp The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lowerright corner. However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (= 24). 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the [ ] button, choose [Date Stamp ] on the [ ] tab, and then choose the desired option (= 41). zz Once the setting is complete, [ ] is displayed. 2 Shoot.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 62 • Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follows. However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already have one may cause it to be printed twice.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 63 Still Images Continuous Shooting Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Camera” (= 207). 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then choose [ ] (= 39). zz Once the setting is complete, [ ] is displayed. 2 Shoot. zz Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (= 57).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Image Customization Features 64 Still Images Changing the Number of Recording Pixels (Image Size) Choose the image’s number of recording pixels from 5 levels, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each recording pixel setting can fit on a memory card, see “Number of Shots per Memory Card” (= 211). zz Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 39). zz The option you configured is now displayed.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Movies Changing Movie Image Quality Two image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the total recording time for movies at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see “Recording Time per Memory Card” (= 211). zz Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 39). zz The option you configured is now displayed. zz To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [ ].
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Customizing Camera Operation 66 Customize shooting functions on the [ ] tab of the menu screen as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see “Using the Menu Screen” (= 41). Still Images Deactivating the Lamp You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus in low-light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway, or that lights up to reduce red-eye when you shoot in lowlight conditions with the flash.
ç Contents Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions Specific Scenes..................68 Applying Special Effects................................71 Special Modes for Other Purposes...........................
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. 1 Choose a shooting mode. zz Press the [ ] button several times until [ ] is displayed. zz Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 39). 2 Shoot. Still Images Movies Shooting Portraits (Portrait) zz Take shots of people with a softening effect.
ç Contents 69 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Movies Shooting Fireworks (Fireworks) zz Vivid shots of fireworks. • In [ ] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. • [ ] mode recording pixel setting is [ ] (2560 x 1920) and cannot be changed. • In [ ] mode, although no frames are displayed when you press the shutter button halfway, optimal focus is still determined.
ç Contents 70 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Shooting with Reduced Motion Blur (Digital IS) Shoot with minimal camera and subject shake. In scenes where the flash is not fired, consecutive shots are combined to reduce camera shake and noise. 1 Enter [ ] mode. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 68) and choose [ ]. 2 Shoot. zz Press the shutter button halfway. [ ] is displayed on the left side of the screen in scenes where the flash is not fired.
ç Contents 71 ç Chapter Contents Applying Special Effects Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. 1 Choose a shooting mode. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 68) to choose a shooting mode. 2 Shoot. Still Images Movies Shooting in Vivid Colors (Super Vivid) zz Shots in rich, vivid colors. Still Images Movies Posterized Shots (Poster Effect) zz Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration.
ç Contents 72 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 68) and choose [ ]. 2 Choose an effect level. zz Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an effect level, and then press the [ ] button. zz A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot.
ç Contents 73 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Movies Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area. You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is not recorded. 1 Choose [ ].
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 74 3 For movies, choose the movie playback speed. zz Press the [ ] button, and then press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose the speed. 4 Return to the shooting screen and shoot. zz Press the [ ] button to return to the shooting screen, and then shoot. Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips) Speed Playback Time Approx. 12 sec. Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 3 sec. • The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the zoom before shooting.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 75 • To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, press the [ ][ ] buttons in step 2. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, press the [ ][ ] buttons. • To move the frame when it is in horizontal orientation, press the [ ][ ] buttons, and to move the frame when it is in vertical orientation, press the [ ][ ] buttons. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.
ç Contents 76 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 68) and choose [ ]. 2 Choose a color tone. zz Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose a color tone, and then press the [ ] button.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 68) and choose [ ]. 2 Choose a color tone. zz Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose a color tone, and then press the [ ] button. zz A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot. B/W Black and white shots. Sepia Sepia tone shots.
ç Contents 78 ç Chapter Contents Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Auto Shooting after Detecting New Person (Face Self-Timer) The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area (= 92). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 68) and choose [ ]. 2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 79 4 Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera. zz After the camera detects a new face, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp will remain lit.) About two seconds later, the camera will shoot. zz To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, ] button. press the [ • Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 80 Still Images Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter) Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent camera shake. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 68) and choose [ ]. 2 Choose the shutter speed. zz Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired shutter speed (= 39). 3 Check the exposure.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 81 • On-screen image brightness in step 3, when you pressed the shutter button halfway, may not match the brightness of your shots. • With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, there will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes images to reduce noise. • If the flash fires, your shot may be overexposed. In this case, set the flash to [ ] and shoot again (= 98).
ç Contents P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to [ ] mode. • [ ]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than [ ], make sure the function is available in that mode (= 194 – 202). Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)..........................83 Image Brightness (Exposure).........................84 Adjusting White Balance..............................
ç Contents 83 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Movies Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. 1 Enter [ ] mode. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 68) and choose [ ]. 2 Customize the settings as desired (= 84 – 102), and then shoot. • If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in orange.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Image Brightness (Exposure) Still Images 84 Movies Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3‑stop increments, in a range of –2 to +2. zz Press the [ ] button and choose [ ] in the menu. As you watch the screen, press the [ ][ ] buttons to adjust brightness (= 39). zz When shooting movies, shoot with the exposure compensation bar displayed.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 85 Still Images Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. zz Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 3 9). zz The option you configured is now displayed. Evaluative For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots. Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 86 Still Images Changing the ISO Speed Set the ISO speed to [AUTO] for automatic adjustment to suit the shooting mode and conditions. Otherwise, set a higher ISO speed for higher sensitivity, or a lower value for lower sensitivity. zz Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 39). zz The option you configured is now displayed.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 87 Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better. zz Press the [ ] button, choose [i-Contrast] on the [ ] tab, and then choose [Auto] (= 41).
ç Contents 88 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Adjusting White Balance Movies By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. zz Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 39). zz The option you configured is now displayed. Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions. Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Custom White Balance For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. zz Follow the steps in “Adjusting White Balance” (= 88) to choose [ ]. zz Aim the camera at a plain white subject, so that the entire screen is white. Press the ] button.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Shooting Range and Focusing 90 Still Images Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [ ]. For details on the range of focus, see “Shooting Range” (= 210). zz Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then choose [ ] (= 39). zz Once the setting is complete, [ ] is displayed. • If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
ç Contents 91 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to [ ]. For details on the range of focus, see “Shooting Range” (= 210). zz Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then choose [ ] (= 39). zz Once the setting is complete, [ ] is displayed. Still Images Movies Changing the AF Frame Mode Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows.
ç Contents 92 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Movies Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ([ ] only). • After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed around the person’s face determined by the camera to be the main subject, and up to two gray frames are displayed around other detected faces. • When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving subjects, within a certain range.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 93 Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. 1 Choose [Tracking AF]. zz Follow the steps in “Changing the AF Frame Mode” (= 91) to choose [Tracking AF]. zz [ ] is displayed in the center of the screen. 2 Choose a subject to focus on. zz Aim the camera so that [ ] is on the desired subject. zz Press the shutter button halfway.
ç Contents 94 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Movies Center One AF frame is displayed in the center. Effective for reliable focusing. • A yellow AF frame is displayed with [ ] if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. • To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or in a corner, first aim the camera to capture the subject in an AF frame, and then hold the shutter button halfway down.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 95 Still Images Shooting with Servo AF This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long as you press the shutter button halfway. 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the [ ] button, choose [Servo AF] on the [ ] tab, and then choose [On] (= 41). 2 Focus.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 96 Still Images Magnifying the Area in Focus You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame. 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the [ ] button, choose [AF-Point Zoom] on the [ ] tab, and then choose [On] (= 41). 2 Check the focus. zz In [Face AiAF] AF mode, the face detected as the main subject is magnified when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 97 Still Images Changing the Focus Setting You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. Instead, you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button halfway. zz Press the [ ] button, choose [Continuous AF] on the [ ] tab, and then choose [Off] (= 41).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Flash 98 Still Images Changing the Flash Mode You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on the flash range, see “Camera” (= 207). zz Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose a flash mode, and then press the [ ] button. zz The option you configured is now displayed. [ ] Auto Fires automatically in low-light conditions. [ ] On Fires for each shot.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 99 [ ] Off For shooting without the flash. • If a blinking [ ] icon is displayed when you press the shutter button halfway in camera-shake inducing, low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Other Settings Still Images Movies Displaying Grid Lines Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. zz Press the [ ] button, choose [Grid Lines] on the [ ] tab, and then choose [On] (= 41). zz Once the setting is complete, grid lines are displayed on the screen. • Grid lines are not recorded in your shots.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 101 Still Images Changing the Image Display Style after Shots You can change how long images are displayed and what information is displayed immediately after shooting. Changing the Image Display Period after Shots 1 Access the [Review image after shooting] screen. zz Press the [ ] button, choose [Review image after shooting] on the [ ] tab, and then press the [ ] button (= 41). 2 Configure the setting.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 102 Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. 1 Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] (= 101). 2 Configure the setting. zz Choose [Display Info], and then choose the desired option (= 42). Off Displays only the image. Detailed Displays shooting details (= 192). • When [Display Time] (= 101) is set to [Off] or [Quick], [Display Info] is set to [Off] and cannot be changed.
ç Contents Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the [ button to enter Playback mode. ] • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras. Viewing..............................104 Browsing and Filtering Images.............................108 Image Viewing Options.... 111 Protecting Images............ 114 Erasing Images..
ç Contents Viewing 104 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Movies After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. 1 Enter Playback mode. zz Press the [ ] button. zz Your last shot is displayed. 2 Browse through your images. zz To view the previous image, press the [ ] button. To view the next image, press the [ ] button. zz Press and hold the [ ][ ] buttons to browse through images quickly. zz Movies are identified by a [ ] icon. To play movies, go to step 3.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 105 3 Play movies. zz To start playback, press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button again. 4 Adjust the volume. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to adjust the volume. zz To adjust the volume when the Volume Indicator volume indicator is no longer displayed, press the [ ][ ] buttons. 5 Pause playback. zz To pause or resume playback, press the [ ] button. zz After the movie is finished, [ ] is displayed.
ç Contents 106 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Movies Switching Display Modes Press the [ ] button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “Playback (Detailed Information Display)” (= 192).
ç Contents 107 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Movies Histogram zz The graph in detailed information display (= 106) is a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image. The horizontal axis represents the degree of brightness, and the vertical axis, how much of the image is at each level of brightness. Viewing the histogram is a way to check exposure.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images 108 Movies Navigating through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. 1 Display images in an index. zz Move the zoom lever toward [ ] to display images in an index. Moving the lever again will increase the number of images shown. zz To display fewer images, move the zoom lever toward [ ]. Fewer images are shown each time you move the lever.
ç Contents 109 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Movies Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering image display according to your specified conditions. You can also protect (= 114) or delete (= 119) these images all at once. Shot Date Displays the images shot on a specific date. Still image/Movie Displays only still images or movies. 1 Choose the first condition for image display or navigation.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 110 • When the camera has found no corresponding images for some conditions, those conditions will not be available. • To show or hide information, press the [ ] button in step 3. • Options for viewing the images found (in step 3) include “Navigating through Images in an Index” (= 108), “Magnifying Images” (= 111), and “Viewing Slideshows” (= 112).
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Image Viewing Options 111 Still Images Magnifying Images 1 Magnify an image. zz Moving the zoom lever toward [ ] will zoom in and magnify the image. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever. zz To zoom out, move the zoom lever toward [ ]. You can return to single-image display by continuing to hold it. 2 Move the display Approximate Position of Displayed Area position and switch images as needed.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three seconds. zz Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 39). zz The slideshow will start after [Loading image] is displayed for a few seconds. zz Press the [ ] button to stop the slideshow. • The camera’s power-saving functions (= 36) are deactivated during slideshows.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 113 Changing Slideshow Settings You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions between images and the display duration of each image. 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the [ ] button, and then choose [Slideshow] on the [ ] tab (= 41). 2 Configure the settings. zz Choose a menu item to configure, and then choose the desired option (= 42). zz To start the slideshow with your settings, choose [Start] and press the [ ] button.
ç Contents 114 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Protecting Images Movies Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure (= 119). zz Press the [ ] button, and ] in the then choose [ menu (= 39). [Protected] is displayed. zz To cancel protection, repeat ] this process and choose [ again, and then press the [ ] button. • Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the card (= 138). • Protected images cannot be erased using the camera’s erasure function.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 115 2 Choose a selection method. zz Choose a menu item and an option as desired (= 42). zz To return to the menu screen, press the [ ] button. Choosing Images Individually 1 Choose [Select]. zz Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” (= 115), choose [Select] and press the [ ] button. 2 Choose an image. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image, and then press the [ ] button. [ ] is displayed. zz To cancel selection, press the [ ] button again.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 116 • Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. Selecting a Range 1 Choose [Select Range]. zz Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” (= 114), choose [Select Range] and press the [ ] button. 2 Choose a starting image. zz Press the [ ] button. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image, and then press the [ ] button.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 117 3 Choose an ending image. zz Press the [ ] button to choose [Last image], and then press the [ ] button. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image, and then press the [ ] button. zz Images before the first image cannot be selected as the last image. 4 Protect the images. zz Press the [ ] button to choose [Protect], and then press the [ ] button. • To cancel protection for groups of images, choose [Unlock] in step 4.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 118 Protecting All Images at Once 1 Choose [Protect All Images]. zz Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” (= 115), choose [Protect All Images] and press the [ ] button. 2 Protect the images. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. • To cancel protection for groups of images, choose [Unprotect All Images] in step 1.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Erasing Images Still Images Movies You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images (= 114) cannot be erased. 1 Choose an image to erase. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image. 2 Erase the image. zz Press the [ ] button. zz After [Erase?] is displayed, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Erase], and then press the [ ] button.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 120 Erasing Multiple Images at Once You can choose multiple images to erase at once. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images (= 114) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the [ ] button, and then choose [Erase] on the [ ] tab (= 41). 2 Choose a selection method. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose a selection method, and then press the [ ] button.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 121 Choosing Images Individually 1 Choose [Select]. zz Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 120), choose [Select] and press the [ ] button. 2 Choose an image. zz Once you choose an image following step 2 in “Choosing Images Individually” (= 115), [ ] is displayed. zz To cancel selection, press the [ ] button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. zz Repeat this process to specify other images. 3 Erase the images. zz Press the [ ] button.
ç Contents Selecting a Range ç Chapter Contents 122 1 Choose [Select Range]. zz Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 120), choose [Select Range] and press the [ ] button. 2 Choose images. zz Follow steps 2 – 3 in “Selecting a Range” (= 116) to specify images. 3 Erase the images. zz Press the [ ] button to choose [Erase], and then press the [ button. ] Specifying All Images at Once 1 Choose [Select All Images].
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 123 Still Images Rotating Images Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Press the [ ] button, and then choose [ ] in the menu (= 39). 2 Rotate the image. zz Press the [ ] or [ ] button, depending on the desired direction. Each time you press the button, the image is rotated 90°. Press the [ ] button to complete the setting. Using the Menu 1 Choose [Rotate]. zz Press the [ ] button and choose [Rotate] on the [ ] tab (= 41).
ç Contents 124 ç Chapter Contents 2 Rotate the image. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image. zz The image is rotated 90° each time you press the [ ] button. zz To return to the menu screen, press the [ ] button. • Rotation is not possible when [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off] (= 124). Deactivating Auto Rotation Follow these steps to deactivate automatic image rotation, which rotates images based on the current camera orientation.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Editing Still Images 125 • Image editing (= 125 – 129) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Still Images Resizing Images Save a copy of images at a lower number of recording pixels. 1 Choose [Resize]. zz Press the [ ] button and choose [Resize] on the [ ] tab (= 41). 2 Choose an image. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image, and then press the [ ] button. 3 Choose an image size.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 126 4 Save the new image. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. zz The image is now saved as a new file. 5 Review the new image. zz Press the [ ] button. [Display new image?] is displayed. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Yes], and then press the [ ] button. zz The saved image is now displayed. • Editing is not possible for images shot at a recording pixel setting of [ ] or [ ] (= 64).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 127 Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects stand out better. Choose from four correction levels, and then save the image as a separate file. 1 Choose [i-Contrast]. zz Press the [ ] button, and then choose [i-Contrast] on the [ ] tab (= 41).
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 128 • If [Auto] does not produce the expected results, try correcting images using [Low], [Medium], or [High]. Still Images Correcting Red-Eye Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the corrected image as a separate file. 1 Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. zz Press the [ ] button, and then choose [Red-Eye Correction] on the [ ] tab (= 41). 2 Choose an image. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image. 3 Correct the image.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 129 4 Save as a new image and review. zz Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose [New File], and then press the [ ] button. zz The image is now saved as a new file. zz Follow step 5 in “Resizing Images” (= 126). • Some images may not be corrected accurately. • To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased. • Protected images cannot be overwritten.
ç Contents Setting Menu 130 Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience Adjusting Basic Camera Functions..........................
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 131 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Basic camera functions are configured on the [ ] tab of the MENU (= 41). Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience. Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. zz Choose [Mute], and then choose [On]. • Operation can also be silenced by holding down the [ ] button as you turn the camera on. • Sound is not played during movies (= 104) if you mute camera sounds.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 132 Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows. zz Choose [Volume], and then press the [ ] button. zz Choose an item, and then press the [ ][ ] buttons to adjust the volume. Hiding Hints and Tips Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. (= 39) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. zz Choose [Hints & Tips], and then choose [Off].
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 133 Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. zz Choose [Date/Time], and then press the [ ] button. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an item, and then press the [ ][ ] buttons to adjust the setting. World Clock To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that time zone.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents zz To set daylight saving time 134 (1 hour ahead), choose [ ] by pressing the [ ][ ] buttons, and then choose [ ] by pressing the [ ][ ] buttons. zz Press the [ ] button. 2 Switch to the destination time zone. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ World], and then ] button. press the [ zz [ ] is now shown on the shooting screen (= 190). • Adjusting the date or time while in [ ] mode (= 26) will automatically update your [ Home] time and date.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 135 Using Eco Mode This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. When the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery consumption. 1 Configure the setting. zz Choose [Eco Mode], and then choose [On]. ] is now shown on the shooting screen (= 190). zz The screen darkens when the camera is not used for approximately two seconds; approximately ten seconds after darkening, the screen turns off.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 136 Power-Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed (= 36). zz Choose [Power Saving], and then press the [ ] button. zz After choosing an item, press the [ ][ ] buttons to adjust it as needed. • To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for [Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off].
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 137 Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness as follows. zz Choose [Disp. Brightness], and then press the [ ][ ] buttons to adjust the brightness. • For maximum brightness, press and hold the [ ] button for at least one second when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single-image display. (This will override the [Disp. Brightness] setting on the [ ] tab.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 138 Formatting Memory Cards Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up. An Eye-Fi card (= 176) contains software on the card itself. Before formatting an Eye-Fi card, install the software on a computer. 1 Access the [Format] screen.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 139 • Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file management information on the card and does not erase the data completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically destroying cards. • The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than the advertised capacity.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 140 Low-Level Formatting Perform low-level formatting in the following cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. Low-level formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before low-level formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 141 File Numbering Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change how the camera assigns file numbers. zz Choose [File Numbering], and then choose an option. Continuous Images are numbered consecutively (until the 9999th shot is taken/saved) even if you switch memory cards.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 142 Date-Based Image Storage Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. zz Choose [Create Folder], and then choose [Daily]. zz Images will now be saved in folders created on the shooting date. Checking Certification Logos Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed on the screen.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 143 Display Language Change the display language as needed. zz Choose [Language ], and then press the [ ] button. zz Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose a language, and then press the [ ] button. • You can also access the [Language] screen in Playback mode by pressing and holding the [ ] button and immediately pressing the ] button.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 144 Restoring Default Camera Settings If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. 1 Access the [Reset All] screen. zz Choose [Reset All], and then press the [ ] button. 2 Restore default settings. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. zz Default settings are now restored. • The following functions are not restored to default settings.
ç Contents Accessories Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately System Map......................146 Optional Accessories......148 Using Optional Accessories.....................151 Using the Software...........153 Printing Images................158 Using an Eye-Fi/ FlashAir Card..................
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents System Map Included Accessories Wrist Strap Battery Pack NB-11L Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE*1 USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)*2 Memory Card Card Reader Computer Cables AV Cable AVC-DC400 Flash Unit High-Power Flash HF-DC2 TV/Video System PictBridge-Compatible Printers Connect Station CS100 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC‑400PCU).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 147 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Optional Accessories 148 The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Pack NB-11LH zz Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE zz Charger for Battery Pack NB‑11LH and NB-11L. • The battery pack includes a convenient cover which you can attach to know the charge status at a glance.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 149 Flash Unit High-Power Flash HF-DC2 zz External flash for illuminating subjects that are out of range of the built-in flash. Other Accessories Interface Cable IFC‑400PCU zz For connecting the camera to a computer or printer. AV Cable AVC-DC400 zz Connect the camera to a TV to enjoy playback on the larger TV screen.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 150 Printers Canon-Brand PictBridge-Compatible Printers zz Even without using a computer, you can print images by connecting the camera directly to a printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon retailer. Photo and Movie Storage Connect Station CS100 zz A media hub for storing camera images, viewing on a connected TV, printing wirelessly on a Wi‑Fi-compatible printer, sharing over the Internet, and more.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Using Optional Accessories Playback on a TV Connecting the camera to a TV with the AV Cable AVC-DC400 (sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV as you control the camera. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV (= 192). 1 Make sure the camera and TV are off.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 152 zz On the camera, open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal. 3 Turn the TV on and switch to video input. zz Switch the TV input to the external input you connected the cable to in step 2. 4 Turn the camera on. zz Press the [ ] button to turn the camera on. zz Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Using the Software 153 To utilize the features of the following software, download the software from the Canon website and install it on your computer. • CameraWindow - Import images to your computer • To view and edit images on a computer, use preinstalled or commonly available software compatible with images captured by the camera.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 154 Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8 are used here for the sake of illustration. 1 Download the software. zz With a computer connected to the Internet, access http://www. canon.com/icpd/. zz Access the site for your country or region. zz Download the software. 2 Install the files. zz Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 155 Saving Images to a Computer Using a USB cable (sold separately; camera end: Mini-B), you can connect the camera to the computer and save images to the computer. 1 Connect the camera to the computer. zz With the camera turned off, open the cover ( ). With the smaller plug of the USB cable in the orientation shown, insert the plug fully into the camera terminal ( ). zz Insert the larger plug of the USB cable in the computer’s USB port.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 156 zz Windows: Follow the steps introduced below. zz In the screen that is displayed, click the change program link of [ ]. zz Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] and then click [OK]. zz Double-click [ ]. 3 Save the images to the computer. zz Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. zz Images are now saved to the Pictures folder on the computer, in separate folders named by date.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 157 zz To view images you save to a computer, use preinstalled or commonly available software compatible with images captured by the camera. • Windows 7: If the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [ ] icon in the taskbar. • Mac OS: If CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Printing Images Still Images Movies Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders for photo development services, and prepare orders or print images for photobooks. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer.
ç Contents 159 ç Chapter Contents 2 Connect the camera to the printer. zz Open the terminal cover. Holding the smaller cable plug in the orientation shown, insert the plug fully into the camera terminal. zz Connect the larger cable plug to the printer. For other connection details, refer to the printer manual. 3 Turn the printer on. 4 Turn the camera on. zz Press the [ camera on. ] button to turn the 5 Choose an image. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image. 6 Access the printing screen.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 160 7 Print the image. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Print], and then press the [ ] button. zz Printing now begins. zz To print other images, repeat the above procedures starting from step 5 after printing is finished. zz When you are finished printing, turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the cable. • For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see “Printers” (= 150).
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 161 Still Images Configuring Print Settings 1 Access the printing screen. zz Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” (= 158) to access the screen at left. 2 Configure the setting. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an item, and then press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an option. Default Date File No. Both Off Default Matches current printer settings. Prints images with the date added. Prints images with the file number added.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 162 Still Images Cropping Images before Printing By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. 1 Choose [Cropping]. zz After following step 1 in “Configuring Print Settings” (= 161) to access the printing screen, choose [Cropping] and press the [ ] button. zz A cropping frame is now displayed, indicating the image area to print. 2 Adjust the cropping frame as needed. zz To resize the frame, move the zoom lever.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 163 • Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some aspect ratios. • Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with [Date Stamp ] selected. Still Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing 1 Choose [Paper Settings]. zz After following step 1 in “Configuring Print Settings” (= 161) to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the [ ] button. 2 Choose a paper size.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 164 4 Choose a layout. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an option. zz When choosing [N-up], press the [ ][ ] buttons to specify the number of images per sheet. zz Press the [ ] button. 5 Print the image. Available Layout Options Default Matches current printer settings. Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 165 Still Images Printing ID Photos 1 Choose [ID Photo]. zz Following steps 1 – 4 in “Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing” (= 163), choose [ID Photo] and press the [ ] button. 2 Choose the long and short side length. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an item. Choose the length by pressing the [ ][ ] buttons, and then press the [ button. ] 3 Choose the printing area.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Movies Printing Movie Scenes 1 Access the printing screen. zz Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” (= 158) to choose a movie. The screen at left is displayed. 2 Choose a printing method. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose the printing method. 3 Print the image. Movie Printing Options Single Prints the current scene as a still image.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 167 Still Images Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Batch printing (= 172) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 168 Standard One image is printed per sheet. Print Type Index Both Date File No. Clear DPOF data On Smaller versions of multiple images are printed per sheet. Both standard and index formats are printed. Images are printed with the shooting date. Off – On Images are printed with the file number. Off – On All image print list settings are cleared after printing.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 169 Still Images Setting Up Printing for Individual Images 1 Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. zz Press the [ ] button, choose [Select Images & Qty.] on the [ ] tab, and then press the [ ] button. 2 Choose an image. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image, and then press the [ ] button. zz You can now specify the number of copies. zz If you specify index printing for the image, it is labeled with a [ ] icon.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents zz Printing quantity cannot be 170 specified for index prints. You can only choose which images to print, by following step 2. zz When finished, press the ] button to return to the [ menu screen. Still Images Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images zz Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing for Individual Images” (= 169), choose [Select Range] and press the [ ] button. zz Follow steps 2 – 3 in “Selecting a Range” (= 116) to specify images.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 171 Still Images Setting Up Printing for All Images zz Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing for Individual Images” (= 169), choose [Select All Images] and press the [ ] button. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. Still Images Clearing All Images from the Print List zz Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing for Individual Images” (= 169), choose [Clear All Selections] and press the [ ] button.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 172 Still Images Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) zz When images have been added to the print list (= 167 – 171), the screen at left is displayed after you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Print now], and then simply press the [ ] button to print the images in the print list. zz Any DPOF print job that you temporarily stop will be resumed from the next image.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 173 Still Images Adding Images to a Photobook Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer, where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when ordering printed photobooks online or printing photobooks with your own printer. Choosing a Selection Method zz Press the [ ] button, choose [Photobook Set-up] on the [ ] tab, and then choose how you will select images.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 174 Still Images Adding Images Individually 1 Choose [Select]. zz Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 173), choose [Select] and press the [ ] button. 2 Choose an image. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an image, and then press the [ ] button. zz [ ] is displayed. zz To remove the image from the photobook, press the [ ] button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. zz Repeat this process to specify other images.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 175 Still Images Adding All Images to a Photobook zz Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 173), choose [Select All Images] and press the [ ] button. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button. Still Images Removing All Images from a Photobook zz Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 173), choose [Clear All Selections] and press the [ ] button.
ç Contents 176 ç Chapter Contents Still Images Movies Using an Eye-Fi/FlashAir Card Before using an Eye-Fi/FlashAir card, always confirm that local use is permitted. You can send images from the camera to Wi-Fi compatible smartphones, tablets, or computers by inserting a FlashAir card in the camera. Inserting a prepared Eye-Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer of images to a computer or uploading to a photo‑sharing website. Images are transferred by the Eye-Fi/FlashAir card.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 177 Connection Status Display Connection status can be checked on the shooting screen (in regular information display mode) or playback screen (in simple information display mode). With a FlashAir Card in the Camera On*1 Off Starting up Shutting down Transmission control error*2 *1 Power saving on the camera is disabled while the card is on. *2 Restart the camera. Repeated display of this icon may indicate a problem with the card.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 178 Configuring FlashAir Transfer Enable transfer using the FlashAir card. zz Press the [ ] button, choose [FlashAir] on the [ ] tab, and then press the [ ] button. zz Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [On], and then press the [ ] button. • [FlashAir] is not displayed unless a FlashAir card is in the camera. Checking Eye-Fi Card Connection Information Check the access point SSID used by the Eye-Fi card or the connection status, as needed.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 179 Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer Configure the setting as follows to disable Eye-Fi transfer by the card, if necessary. zz Press the [ ] button, choose [Eye-Fi Settings] on the [ ] tab, and then press the [ ] button. zz Choose [Eye-Fi trans.], and then choose [Disable]. • [Eye-Fi Settings] is not shown unless an Eye-Fi card is in the camera with its write-protect tab in the unlocked position.
ç Contents Appendix Helpful information when using the camera Troubleshooting...............181 On-Screen Messages.......187 On-Screen Information....190 Functions and Menu Tables...............................194 Handling Precautions......206 Specifications...................
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Troubleshooting 181 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. Power Nothing happens when the power button is pressed. • Confirm that the battery pack is charged (= 20). • Confirm that the battery pack is inserted facing the correct way (= 22). • Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is fully closed (= 23).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 182 Shooting Cannot shoot. • In Playback mode (= 103), press the shutter button halfway (= 37). Strange display on the screen under low light (= 38). Strange display on the screen when shooting. Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still images but are recorded in movies. • The screen may darken under bright light. • The screen may flicker under fluorescent or LED lighting.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shots are out of focus. 183 • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on subjects before pressing it all the way down to shoot (= 37). • Make sure subjects are within focusing range (= 210). • Set [Lamp Setting] to [On] (= 66). • Confirm that unneeded functions such as macro are deactivated. • Try shooting with focus lock (= 94). No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents White spots appear in flash shots. 184 • This is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles. Shots look grainy. • Lower the ISO speed (= 86). • High ISO speeds in some shooting modes may cause grainy images (= 86). Subjects are affected by red-eye. • Set [Lamp Setting] to [On] (= 66) to light the red-eye reduction lamp (= 5) for flash shots.
ç Contents [ ç Chapter Contents 185 ] is displayed and shooting stops automatically. The camera’s internal memory buffer filled up as the camera could not record to the memory card quickly enough. Try one of the following measures. • Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card (= 140). • Lower the image quality (= 65). • Switch to a memory card that supports high-speed recording (= 211). Playback Playback is not possible.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 186 Computer Cannot transfer images to a computer. When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable, try reducing the transfer speed as follows. ] button • Press the [ ] button to enter Playback mode. Hold the [ down as you press the [ ] and [ ] buttons at the same time. On the next screen, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [B], and then press the [ ] button. Eye-Fi/FlashAir Card Cannot transfer images (= 176).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents On-Screen Messages 187 If an error message is displayed, respond as follows. Shooting or Playback No memory card • The memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way. Reinsert the memory card facing the correct way (= 22). Memory card locked • The write-protect switch of the memory card is set to the locked position. Switch the write-protect switch to the unlocked position (= 22). Cannot record! • Shooting was attempted without a memory card in the camera.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 188 Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./ Cannot play back MOV/Cannot play back MP4 • Unsupported or corrupt images cannot be displayed. • It may not be possible to display images that were edited or renamed on a computer, or images shot with another camera. Cannot magnify!/Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot modify/Unselectable image.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 189 A camera error was detected (error number) • If this error message is displayed immediately after a shot, the image may not have been saved. Switch to Playback mode to check for the image. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents On-Screen Information 190 Shooting (Information Display) Battery level (= 191) White balance (= 88) Drive mode (= 63) Eco mode (= 135) Self-timer (= 57) Camera shake warning (= 49) Metering method (= 85) Recording pixel setting (= 64) Recordable shots (= 211) Movie quality (= 65) Remaining time (= 211) Digital zoom magnification (= 53) AF frame (= 91), Spot AE point frame (= 85) Focus range (= 90, 91) Shooting mode (= 194), Scene icon (= 51) Flash mode (
ç Contents Grid lines (= 100) AE lock (= 84) Shutter speed Aperture value ç Chapter Contents Exposure compensation level (= 84) Eye-Fi/FlashAir connection status (= 177) 191 Zoom bar (= 46) Time zone (= 133) Battery Level An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 192 Playback (Detailed Information Display) Movies (= 45, 104) Shooting mode (= 194) ISO speed (= 86), Playback speed (= 74) Exposure compensation level (= 84) White balance (= 88) Histogram (= 107) Image editing (= 125 – 129) Recording pixel setting (= 64), MOV (movies) Transferred via Eye-Fi (= 177) Battery level (= 191) Metering method (= 85) Folder number - File number (= 141) Current image no. / Total no.
Still images: Recording pixel setting (= 211) Movies: Playback time (= 211) 193 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Protection (= 114) Red-eye correction (= 128) i-Contrast (= 87, 127) Shooting date/ time (= 24) • Some information may not be available when using a TV as the display (= 151). Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (= 104) Exit Play Slow Motion (Press the [ ][ ] buttons to adjust the playback speed. No sound is played.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Functions and Menu Tables Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Function Flash (= 60, 98) O – Screen Display (= 38) No Information Display Information Display *1 O O O O O O – – O O – O O – O – – O O – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically. *1 Not available, but switches to [ ] in some cases. – Not available.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Flash (= 60, 98) Screen Display (= 38) No Information Display Information Display O O – O O – O O – O O – O O – – – – O – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically. – – Not available.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents FUNC.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Light Metering (= 85) O – O – O – O – O – O – O – O O O O O O O – – – – – – O O O O O O O – – – – – – – O O O O O – O – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – O O White Balance (= 88) ISO Speed (= 86) AUTO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 Exposure Compensation (= 84) Self-Timer (= 57) Self-Timer Settings (= 59) Delay*1 Shots*2 Focus Range (= 90,
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Drive Mode (= 63) O O O O *1 *1 O O O – O O O O O O – O O – – – O O – – – O O O – O O – O O O – O – – – O O O O O O O Recording pixels (= 64) Movie Quality (= 65) O Available or set automatically. – Not available. *1 Depending on the scene, consecutive shots may be combined (= 70).
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Drive Mode (= 63) O O O O O O O O O O O O O – O – – O – – – O – – – O – – – O O – O O – O O – – – O O *1 O O O O O O Recording pixels (= 64) Movie Quality (= 65) O Available or set automatically. – Not available. *1 Synchronizes with the recording pixel setting and is automatically set (= 75).
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Tab Shooting Mode Function AF Frame (= 91) Face AiAF Tracking AF Center O – – O O O O O O O O O O – – O O O Digital Zoom (= 53, 100) On Off O – O O – O O O O – – O O O AF-Point Zoom (= 96) On Off – O O O O O O O O O O O O Servo AF (= 95) On Off O O O O O O – *1 O O O O O – O O O O O O O – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – O O – – – O O O O – O Continuous AF (= 97) On Off Lamp Setting (= 66) On
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function AF Frame (= 91) Face AiAF Tracking AF Center – – – Digital Zoom (= 53, 100) On Off – – – – – O O O O AF-Point Zoom (= 96) On Off – – O O O O Servo AF (= 95) On Off – – O O O O O O Continuous AF (= 97) On Off Lamp Setting (= 66) On Off i-Contrast (= 87) Auto Off O – O O O O O O – – O O O O O O O O O O O O O – O O O O O O O O O – – O O O O O O O O O O – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O –
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Review image after shooting (= 101) Off/Quick/ Display O O 2 sec./4 sec./ Time 8 sec./Hold O O Display Off Info – O Detailed Grid Lines (= 100) On Off Date Stamp (= 61) Off Date / Date & Time – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – O O O O O – O – O Available or set automatically. – Not available.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Review image after shooting (= 101) Off/Quick/ Display O O 2 sec./4 sec./ Time 8 sec./Hold O O Display Off Info O O Detailed O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Grid Lines (= 100) On Off Date Stamp (= 61) O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Off Date / Date & Time O – O – O – O – O – O O O O O Available or set automatically. – Not available.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 204 Set Up Tab Item Reference Page Item Reference Page Mute = 131 Format = 138 Volume = 132 File Numbering = 141 Hints & Tips = 132 Create Folder = 142 Date/Time = 133 Video System = 152 Time Zone = 133 FlashAir = 176 Lens Retraction = 134 Eye-Fi Settings = 176 Eco Mode = 135 Certification Logo Display = 142 = 36, 136 Language = 27 Disp.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 205 Print Tab Item Reference Page Select All Images = 171 Select Images & Qty. = 169 Clear All Selections = 171 Select Range = 170 Print Settings = 167 – Print Item Reference Page Playback Mode FUNC.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Handling Precautions 206 • The camera is a high-precision electronic device. Avoid dropping it or subjecting it to strong impact. • Never bring the camera near magnets, motors, or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields, which may cause malfunction or erase image data. • If water droplets or dirt adheres to the camera or screen, wipe with a dry soft cloth, such as an eyeglass cloth. Do not rub hard or apply force.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Specifications 207 Camera Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels (Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.) ...........Approx. 20 megapixels Total Pixels...........................................Approx. 20.5 megapixels Image Size...........................................1/2.3 type Lens Focal Length (35mm film equivalent).............................. 5.0 – 40.0 mm (28 – 224 mm) Zoom Magnification..............................
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Continuous Shooting (CIPA compliant) Speed 208 (Varies depending on the subject, zoom position, and other shooting factors, as well as memory card brands.) ............... Normal Continuous Shooting in Auto/P modes: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. Normal Continuous Shooting Low Light mode: Approx. 2.2 shots/sec. Built-in Flash Flash Range (Wide angle end)............. 50 cm – 3.0 m (1.6 – 9.8 ft.) Flash Range (Telephoto end)............... 1.3 – 1.5 m (4.3 – 4.9 ft.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 209 File Format............................................... Design rule for Camera File system (DCF) compliant; DPOF (version 1.1) compatible Data Type (Still Images) Image File Format................................Exif 2.3 (DCF 2.0) Image Type........................................... JPEG Data Type (Movies) Recording Format.................................MOV Video....................................................H.264 Audio..........................................
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time Number of Shots (CIPA compliant) Approx. 220 shots Number of Shots in Eco Mode Approx. 300 shots Movie Recording Time (CIPA compliant)*1 Approx. 55 minutes Movie Recording Time (Continuous Shooting)*2 Approx. 1 hour, 50 minutes Playback Time* Approx.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 211 Number of Shots per Memory Card Number of shots per 16 GB memory card (approx. shots) 3017 5925 16755 10798 80988 4015 • The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Recording Time per Memory Card Pixels Recording Time per 16 GB Memory Card (Approx.) Single Clip Recording Time (Approx.) (1280 x 720) 2 hr. 21 min. 58 sec. 29 min. 59 sec. (640 x 480) 6 hr. 44 min. 38 sec.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 212 Battery Pack NB-11L Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Nominal Voltage: 3.6 V DC 680 mAh Nominal Capacity: Charging Cycles: Approx. 300 times Operating Temperatures: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE Rated Input: 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Rated Output: 4.2 V DC, 0.41 A Approx.
ç Contents Index A D Accessories................................148 Date/time Adding date stamps...............61 Changing................................26 Date/time battery....................26 Settings..................................24 World clock...........................133 Defaults → Reset all AE lock.........................................84 AF frames.....................................91 AUTO mode (shooting mode).....................28, 45 AV cable.............................
ç Contents File numbering............................141 Fireworks (shooting mode)...........69 Fish-eye effect (shooting mode)...........................72 Flash Deactivating flash.............60, 99 On..........................................98 Slow synchro..........................98 Focusing AF frames...............................91 AF-point zoom........................96 Servo AF................................95 Focus lock....................................94 Focus range Infinity...................
ç Contents Printing.......................................158 Program AE..................................83 Protecting................................... 114 R Recording pixels (image size)......64 Red-eye correction.....................128 Reset all.....................................144 Resizing images.........................125 Rotating......................................123 S Saving images to a computer.....155 Screen Display language....................27 Icons.............................
ç Contents 216 Trademarks and Licensing • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
