EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 1 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Battery Charger CB-2LY This product is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its intended manner, it should be returned to the manufacturer or be discarded. Y P O IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 2 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 3 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Read This First Test Shots Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 4 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 – 58 Take good people shots I Portraits (p. 56) F At night (p. 56) V Kids and pets (p. 57) Take good landscapes J Landscape (p. 56) U Indoors (p. 57) t C , Y P O Sunsets (p. 57) Shoot various other scenes ’ w At the beach (p.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 5 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM What Do You Want to Do? 1 View ● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 ● Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 ● Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118, 119 ● Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 6 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First ..................................3 What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Conventions Used in this Guide ........9 Safety Precautions...........................
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 7 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Table of Contents Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ........................... 72 Shooting in RAW............................. 74 Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 75 Changing the ISO Speed ................ 76 Adjusting the White Balance ........... 77 Continuous Shooting....................... 79 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ................................. 80 Shooting Using a TV Monitor ..........
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 8 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Table of Contents Trimming........................................136 Adding Effects with the My Colors Function ...................137 Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) ................................138 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect .......139 Printing from the Print List (DPOF) ......................................140 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) ......................................141 8 Customizing the Camera.....
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 9 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Conventions Used in this Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button, and control ring are represented by the following icons. (Up button) (FUNC./SET button) (Right button) (Left button) (Down button) Ê (Control dial) Y P O Ï (Control ring) C • : Troubleshooting tips.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 10 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 11 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Safety Precautions • Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts. This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 12 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Safety Precautions • 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. • Take care not to pinch your finger when the flash lowers. This could result in injury. Caution • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 13 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM 1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you Y P O take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera C • Attach the included strap and place it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 14 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in and down . Y P O Charge the battery. ● For CB-2LY: Flip out the plug CB-2LY and plug the charger into a power outlet .
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 15 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Charging the Battery Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Number of shots 220 Playback Time (Hours) 5 * The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. • Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less than mentioned above.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 16 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card into the camera. Check the card’s write-protect tab. ● If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click. Open the cover. ● Slide the cover , and open it . Y P O Insert the battery.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 17 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. ● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. X The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. ● Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. X The memory card will pop up.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 18 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Compatible Memory Cards • • • • • SD memory cards SDHC memory cards MultiMediaCards MMCplus memory cards HC MMCplus memory cards What is the write-protect tab? SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 19 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. ● Press the qr buttons to choose an option. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial Y P O to set a value.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 20 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. C Y P O Change the date and time. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 19 to adjust the setting.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 21 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Setting the Display Language You can change the display language in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. ● Press and hold the m button , then immediately press the n button . Y P O Set the display language. ● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Ê C dial to choose a language, then press the m button.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 22 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Format]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 23 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot. Press halfway (lightly to the first stop). X The camera automatically focuses and selects the necessary settings for shooting, such as the brightness. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 24 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Taking Pictures Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. Turn on the camera. ● Press the power button. X The start-up sound will play, and the startup screen will appear. Choose A mode. ● Set the mode dial to A.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 25 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Taking Pictures Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus (The flash will rise automatically in dark environments). X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and the indicator will light green (orange when the flash will fire). X Green AF frames appear where the subject is in focus. X Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 26 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Taking Pictures • a flashing appears? Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image. • the camera does not play any sounds? Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n button, choose the 3 tab, and then choose [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 27 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Viewing Images Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual scene. Especially when there is an orange or blue colored background (a wall for example), or the “Blue Skies” icons may appear and it may not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 70). Viewing Images You can view your images on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 28 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to display an image to erase. C Y P O Erase the image. ● Press the p button. X [Erase?] appears.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 29 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ● Open the cover, and insert the small end of the plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. ● Insert the cable’s larger plug into the printer.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 30 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Printing Images Print images. ● Press the c button. X Printing will start. ● If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. ● After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 39 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 31 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. Set the mode dial to E. Shooting Time Y P O Compose the shot. C ● Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. ● Using the same procedures found in Step 3 on p.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 32 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Shooting Movies Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. X The camera will start shooting the movie, Elapsed Time Microphone and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will appear on the screen. ● Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. ● If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness and tone will automatically adjust.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 33 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Viewing Movies You can view your movies on the screen. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. X The last image you shot will appear. X appears on movies. Choose a movie. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a movie, then press the m button. X The movie control panel will appear on the screen. C Y P O Play the movie. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose (Play), then press the m button.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 34 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Transferring Images to a Computer You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a computer. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser/Digital Photo Professional, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 35 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Transferring Images to a Computer Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the software. Windows Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 36 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Transferring Images to a Computer Connect the camera to the computer. ● Turn off the camera. ● Using the procedures from Step 2 on p. 29, connect the camera to the computer using the supplied interface cable. Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Y P O Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. X CameraWindow will appear.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 37 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Transferring Images to a Computer Transfer Images ● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. X All images that have not yet been transferred will transfer to your computer. ● After the transfer finishes, click [¯] to close CameraWindow, then turn off the camera and unplug the cable. ● For further operations, refer to the Software Guide.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 38 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Accessories Supplied with Camera AV Cable AVC-DC400*1 Wrist Strap WS-DC9 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Battery Pack NB-6L*1 (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*1 C Y P O DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 DC Coupler DR-40 Power Cord Waterproof Case WP-DC35 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 *1 Also available for purchase separately.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 39 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Accessories HDMI Cable HTC-100 High-Definition TV Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal TV/Video Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers*2 Y P O Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 C Memory Card Card Reader Inkjet Printers (PIXMA series) Windows/Macintosh Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 40 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies • AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer. Cannot be used to charge the battery inside the camera.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 41 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM 2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 42 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Components Guide Lamp (Self-Timer Lamp (p. 67) / AF Assist Beam (p. 150) / Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 151)) Microphone (p. 32) Lens Mode Dial Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (p. 24) Playback: k (Magnify) (p. 124) / g (Index) (p. 118) Mode Dial C Shutter Button (p. 23) RING FUNC. (Ring Function Selector) Button (p. 98) Power Button Flash (pp. 61, 71, 94) Control Ring (pp.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 43 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Components Guide Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 44) Indicator (p. 46) (Short Cut) Button (p. 153) / c (Direct Print) Button (p. 29) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 117) HDMI Terminal (p. 126) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) DIGITAL Terminal (p. 125) n (Menu) Button (p. 48) l (Display) Button (pp. 44, 45) Control Dial C d (Jump) Button (p. 119) / b (Exposure) (p. 70) / o Button e (Macro) (p. 75) / f (Manual Focus) (p.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 44 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 77) White Balance Correction (p. 78) My Colors (p. 80) i-Contrast (p. 100) Drive Mode (p. 79) Histogram (p. 46) Metering Modes (p. 91) Compression (Image Quality) (pp. 72, 111), Recording Pixels (p. 72) Still Images: Recordable Shots (p. 17) Movies: Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time (p. 32) Self-Timer (pp.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 45 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 140) My Category (p. 132) Shooting Mode ISO Speed (p. 76) Exposure Compensation (p. 70) / Exposure Shift Amount (p. 112) White Balance (p. 77) Histogram (p. 46) Image Editing (pp. 135 – 139) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 72), (Movies) Recording Pixels (p. 72) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Metering Modes (p. 91) Folder Number – File Number (p.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 46 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Indicator Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different. Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 47 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 166 – 169). Choose a shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode. Display the FUNC. menu. ● Press the m button. Y P O Choose a menu item. ● Press the op buttons to choose a menu item.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 48 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 168 – 171). Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose a tab. ● Press the qr buttons, or move the zoom lever (p. 42) left or right to choose a tab. Y P O Choose a menu item.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 49 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Y P O Adjusting the Volume C Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Volume]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 50 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. With the Menu Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [LCD Brightness]. Change the brightness. Y P O ● Press the qr buttons to change the brightness. ● Press the n button again to complete the setting.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 51 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Reset All], then press the m button. Y P O Reset the settings.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 52 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before low level formatting the memory card. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Format]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Format], then press the m button.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 53 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will turn off. If the flash has been raised, the flash will lower.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 54 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Clock Functions You can check the current time. ● Press and hold the m button. X A screen like that on the left appears showing the current time. ● If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to vertical display. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to change the display color. ● Press the m button to cancel the clock display.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 55 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM 3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions Y P O This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the flash and self-timer. C • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 56 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the mode dial to K. Choose a Shooting mode. ● Turn the Ê dial to choose a shooting mode. Shoot. Y P O I Take portraits (Portrait) ● Produces a soft effect when photographing people. C JTake landscapes (Landscape) ● Lets you shoot majestic landscapes.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 57 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Shooting in Various Conditions V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ● Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. ’ Take indoor shots (Indoor) ● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. Y P O U Shoot sunsets (Sunset) ● Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid colors.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 58 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Shooting in Various Conditions w Take shots of people at the beach (Beach) ● Lets you take bright shots of people on sandy beaches where the reflected sunlight is strong. S Shoot underwater (Underwater) ● When using the Waterproof Case WP- DC35 (sold separately), you can shoot underwater landscapes and creatures with natural tones.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 59 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic) • In F, V, ’, S or y mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 76) is increased to match the shooting conditions. • In , mode, make sure the subject does not move until the shutter sound plays, even after the flash fires. • In , or t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 60 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Shooting in Mode (Low Light Mode) The ISO speed will be set automatically between ISO320 and ISO12800. Depending on the scene, the ISO speed will be set higher and the shutter speed faster than in A mode so that you can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur. Recommended for shooting in candlelight or similarly lit scenes. Choose the Shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to . Shoot.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 61 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Choose !. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose !, then press the m button. X If the flash has been raised, the flash will lower automatically. X ! will appear on the screen. ● Follow the steps above to return the Y P O setting to C .
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 62 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 15x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 72) and the zoom factor used. Move the zoom lever toward i. ● Hold the lever until zooming stops.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 63 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option. Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.4x or 2.3x.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 64 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Shoot Using Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) You can shoot using preset focal lengths of 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm or 105mm (35mm film equivalents). This feature is useful when you want to shoot at a particular focal length. Choose a focal length. ● Turn the Ï ring. X Turn the Ï ring counter clockwise until you hear a clicking sound and the focal length changes from 28mm to 35mm.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 65 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19). Choose [Date Stamp]. ● Press the n button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 4 tab, and press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Date Stamp]. Accept the setting.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 66 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Using the Self-Timer Use the self timer for pictures where the photographer is also included in the shot. You can set the time delay between when the shutter button is pressed and the shot is taken (0 – 30 seconds) and also the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Press the p button. Choose . ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose .
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 67 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Using the Face Self-Timer What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? • Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. • When you set the time delay for more than 2 seconds, the self-timer lamp and sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases (when the flash will fire, the lamp lights). • If the flash fires, the shooting interval may be longer.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 68 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Using the Face Self-Timer Join the subjects and look at the camera. X When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will release. ● To cancel shooting with the self-timer after countdown has started, press the p button. X The second and third shots will continue in succession. ● To restore the original setting, choose in Step 2 on p.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 69 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM 4 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. C Y P O • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 166 – 169).
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 70 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. Set the mode dial to G. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 71 – 81). Shoot. What if the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in orange? Y P O If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are shown in orange.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 71 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 50 cm – 6.5 m (1.6 – 21 ft.), and at maximum telephoto, it is 50 cm – 2.5 m (1.6 – 8.2 ft.) Choose h. ● After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose h, then press the m button. X If the flash has been lowered, the flash will rise automatically. X Once set, h will appear.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 72 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing the Recording Pixels (Image Size) You can choose from seven recording pixels (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixels. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting you chose will display on the screen. Y P O If you choose , you cannot use Digital Zoom (p.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 73 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size (Approx. KB) Number of Recordable Images 2 GB 8 GB (Large) 10 M/3648 x 2736 2565 749 2994 1226 1536 6140 (Medium 1) 6 M/2816 x 2112 1620 1181 4723 780 2363 9446 (Medium 2) 4 M/2272 x 1704 1116 1707 6822 (Medium 3) 2 M/1600 x 1200 (Small) 0.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 74 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Shooting in RAW A RAW image is raw data recorded with nearly no deterioration in image quality resulting from image processing inside the camera. You can use the supplied software to broadly adjust the image with minimal loss in image quality. Choose . ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 72 to choose . Shoot. Differences between RAW images and JPEG images.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 75 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Shooting Close-ups (Macro) Be sure to use the supplied software to transfer both the RAW images and the JPEG images that were recorded at the same time. Digital Zoom (p. 62), Digital Tele-Converter (p. 63), and Date Stamp (p. 65) are not available when shooting in . Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme closeups of it. The shooting range is approximately 5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 76 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. ● Turn the Ï ring to choose the ISO speed. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. – – – Low Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 77 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors. Choose the white balance. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting you chose will display on the screen.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 78 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Adjusting the White Balance Manually Correcting the White Balance You can correct the white balance. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Correct the White Balance. ● In Step 1 on p. 77, choose and turn the Ï ring to adjust the B and A correction. X The icon displays on the screen.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 79 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a fixed interval. Choose a Drive mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose W or button. , then press the m Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button Y P O down, the camera will shoot successive images. Drive Mode Description Approx. 0.9 images/sec.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 80 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Colors. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting you choose will display on the screen.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 81 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Shooting Using a TV Monitor Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set from 5 different levels. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 80 to choose , then press the l button. ● Press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a value.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 82 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Focus. ● Center the subject you want in focus, and press the shutter button halfway. ● Confirm that a green AF Frame appears around the subject. Recompose. Y P O ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and recompose the scene. Shoot.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 83 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM 5 Getting More Out of Your Camera Y P O This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. C • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G. • The sections “Setting the Shutter Speed” (p. 95), “Setting the Aperture Value” (p. 96), “Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value” (p. 97), assume that the mode dial is set to these modes.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 84 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the [AF Frame] menu item. Press the qr buttons to choose an option. Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( only).
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 85 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Magnifying the Focal Point If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear. Magnifying the Focal Point You can push the shutter button halfway to magnify the AF frame and check the focus. Choose [AF-Point Zoom]. ● Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the [AF-Point Zoom] menu item. Press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Y P O Check the focus.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 86 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. ● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway X and press the q button. and the MF indicator appear. You can check the distance to the subject. Compose the scene and shoot.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 87 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. Choose [Servo AF]. ● Press the n button and choose [Servo AF] from the 4 tab, and press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Focus. ● The focus and exposure will be maintained where the blue AF frame appears while you press the shutter button halfway.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 88 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot. Register 0 to the (p. 153). Frame button Set Face Select mode. ● Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the button. X After [Face Select : On] displays, a white face frame will appear around the face detected as the main subject.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 89 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus. Choose . ● After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose then press m button. X and the MF indicator will appear. , Focusing roughly.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 90 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) The camera automatically takes three continuous shots in the following order: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset farther and nearer. The focus adjustment can be set in 3 levels. Choose . ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose . Set the focus adjustment level. ● Press the l button.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 91 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing the Metering Mode You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the Metering mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will display on the screen. Y P O Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 92 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Shooting with the AE Lock When you wish to take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Lock the exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X When ¤ appears, the exposure will be set.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 93 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) The camera takes 3 continuous shots while automatically adjusting the exposure to standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure, in that order. Choose . ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose . Set the exposure compensation amount. Y P O ● Press the l button.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 94 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach. Choose …. ● After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose …, then press the m button.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 95 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set. M stands for “Time value”. Set the mode dial to M. Make the setting. ● Turn the Ï ring to set the shutter speed. Shoot.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 96 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Setting the Aperture Value You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set. B stands for “Aperture value”. Set the mode dial to B. Make the setting. ● Turn the Ï ring to set the aperture value. Shoot. Available Aperture Values Y P O F2.0, F2.2, F2.5, F2.8, F3.2, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F4.9, F5.0, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 97 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. D stands for “Manual”. Set the mode dial to D. Make the setting. ● Turn the Ê dial to set the shutter speed, or turn the Ï ring to set the aperture value. X The set exposure level appears on the Aperture Value Shutter Speed Exposure Level Indicator Standard Exposure Level C Exposure Level indicator.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 98 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Making Settings using the Control Ring You can change the function assigned to the control ring. By performing operations with the control ring, you can enjoy the feeling of using a fully manual camera. Assign a function to the Ï ring. ● Press the ring function selector button. ● Press the ring function selector button, the qr buttons, or turn the Ê dial to choose an option. ● Press the m button to make the setting.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 99 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Making Settings using the Control Ring Functions Assignable to the Control Ring The functions you can assign to the control ring are different depending on the shooting mode. The functions assigned to the control dial also change.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 100 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting. Choose [i-Contrast].
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 101 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. ● Press the n button, choose [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Adjust the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial Y P O to choose [Red-Eye Corr.] and press the qr buttons to choose [On]. X Œ will appear on the screen.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 102 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just like with exposure compensation (p. 70), you can adjust the exposure ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash. Choose ~. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose ~. Make the setting. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose the flash exposure compensation, then press the m button. X ~ will appear on the screen.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 103 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Adjusting the Flash Output In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. Set the camera to D mode. Choose the flash output. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose ~. Make the setting. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose the flash output, then press the m button.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 104 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Registering Shooting Settings You can register your commonly used shooting modes and function settings. Set the mode dial to to use your registered settings. Even if you switch shooting modes or turn off the power, settings that usually cancel (self timer, etc.) will be saved. Settings that Can be Registered • • • • • • Shooting modes (G, M, B or D) Items set in G, M, B or D (pp.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 105 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, the shooting conditions may cause the image to become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. T Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Choose T. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 56 to choose T. Press the l button.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 106 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing the Color and Shooting Y Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 56 to choose Y. Press the l button. Y P O X The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will both display. ● The default setting is to change green to gray. C Specify the color to be swapped.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 107 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the range of colors to be swapped. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to adjust the range of colors affected. ● Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors. ● Pressing the l button accepts the setting and restores the shooting screen. • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 108 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Set the mode dial to K. Choose x or v. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 56 to choose x or v. Take the first shot. X The exposure and white balance will be set with the first shot. Y P O Take subsequent shots.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 109 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM 6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Y P O This chapter provides more advanced information than the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. C • This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 110 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between three Movie modes. Set the mode dial to E. Choose a Movie mode. ● Turn the Ê dial to choose a Shooting mode. E Standard Normal mode. > Color Accent These Shooting modes let you change all colors except the chosen color to black and white, or exchange the chosen color for another color, when shooting. See “Changing the Color and Shooting” (p. 105) for details.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 111 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing the Image Quality You can choose between three image quality settings. Choose the image quality. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option, and press the m button. X The setting will display on the screen. Image Quality Table Y P O Image Quality (Recording Pixels/Frame Rate) Content 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/sec.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 112 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Using the Wind Filter Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong. However, unnatural sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind. ● Press the n button, choose [Wind Filter] from the 4 tab and press the qr buttons to choose [On]. AE Lock/Exposure Shift Y P O You can set the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 113 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. For > and z modes, the functions with an * attached can be used in the same way as for still images. • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects The digital zoom (p. 62) is available. • Using the Self-Timer (p. 66)* You can set the time delay to 10 sec. or 2 sec., and the number of shots will be fixed to 1. • Shooting Close-ups (Macro) (p.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 114 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Playback Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. • • • • • • • • • • Erasing Images (p. 28) Quickly Searching Images (p. 118) Viewing Images in Filtered Playback (p. 119) Viewing Slideshows (p. 123) Changing Image Transitions (p. 124) Viewing Images on a TV (p. 125) Protecting Images (p. 127) Erasing All Images (p. 130) Organizing Images by Category (My Category) (p. 132) Rotating Images (p.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 115 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies in one-second increments. Choose *. ● Follow Steps 1 and 3 on p. 33, choose * and press the m button. X The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Movie Editing Panel Set the editing range. ● Press the op buttons and choose C Movie Editing Bar or . ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to move . will display at each onesecond interval.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 116 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Editing Check the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose (Play), then press the m button. The edited movie will play. ● To edit the movie again, repeat Step 2. ● To cancel editing, press the op buttons, and choose . After pressing the m button, press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [OK], and press the m button again. Save the edited movie. ● Press the op buttons to choose Y P O , then press the m button.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 117 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM 7 Using Playback and Other Functions Y P O The first part of this chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. The latter part explains how to specify images for printing. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. C • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 118 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Quickly Searching Images g Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. X Images will display in an index. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to increase the number of images. The number of images increases each time you move the lever. ● Move the zoom lever toward k to reduce the number of images.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 119 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Viewing Images in Filtered Playback To turn off this function, press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Scroll Display], then choose [Off]. Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 127) or delete (p. 130) all images at once while filtered. Jump Shot Date Displays the images shot on a specified date.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 120 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Viewing images using filtered playback. ● Pressing the m button will start filtered playback, and the jump method and a yellow frame will appear. ● If you press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial, the chosen target images will display. ● Pressing the o button displays [Filtered playback settings cleared]. Pressing the m button cancels filtered playback.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 121 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Viewing Images in Filtered Playback What if you can’t choose a filter? When you choose in Step 1 on p. 119, if there are only images with the same date, you can only choose one filter. Also, you can only choose if there are no images sorted into categories in . Filtered playback In filtered playback (Step 2), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching Images” (p. 118), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 123), and “Magnifying Images” (p.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 122 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 44). X A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set. X A gray frame will appear on a face detected during playback. X The area within the orange frame appears magnified.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 123 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button, choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab and press the m button. Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an item, and press the qr buttons to adjust the setting.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 124 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image and, if you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will continue to zoom in up to a factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area. ● Move the zoom lever toward g to zoom out or return to Single Image Playback. ● If you turn the Ê dial, you can switch images in the zoomed state.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 125 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied AV cable, you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Items to Prepare • Camera and TV • AV cable supplied with the camera (p. 2) Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and White or black Yellow Yellow C Black fully insert the plug of the cable into the camera’s terminal.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 126 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s HDMI terminal. ● Fully insert the cable plug into the TV’s HDMI terminal. ● Follow Steps 3 and 4 on p. 125 to display the images.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 127 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be erased by the camera (pp. 28, 130). Choose [Protect]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Protect], and then press the m button. Choose a selection method. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial Y P O to choose a selection method, and press the m button. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen. If you format the memory card (pp.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 128 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Protecting Images Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 127 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. Choose the starting image. ● Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose the image and press the m button. C Y P O Choose the ending image. ● Press the r button, choose [Last image] and press the m button.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 129 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Protecting Images Protect images. ● Press the p button, choose [Protect] and press the m button. Choose images with the Ê dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the Ê dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Choose All Images Y P O Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 127 to choose [All Images] and press the m button. C Protect images.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 130 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Erasing All Images You can choose images and erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 127) cannot be erased. Choose [Erase]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Erase], and press the m button. Choose a selection method. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial Y P O to choose a selection method, and press the m button.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 131 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Erasing All Images Press the n button. Erase. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [OK] and press the m button. Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 130 to choose [Select Range] and press the m button. Y P O ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 128 to choose images. Erase. ● Press the p button to choose [Erase], C then press the m button. Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 132 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images in categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 119) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • Viewing Slideshows (p. 123), Protecting Images (p. 127), Erasing All Images (p. 130), Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) (p. 141) Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 133 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 132 to choose [Select] and press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose the image, and press the m button. ● Press the op buttons, choose a category and press the m button. X Once set, will appear on the screen. ● Pressing the m button again deselects the category and disappears.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 134 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose [Rotate]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Rotate], and press the m button. Rotate the image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image. Y P O ● The image will rotate 90° with each press of the m button. ● Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 135 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. ● Press the n button and choose the 1 tab, then choose [Resize] and press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose the image and press the m button. Choose an image size. Y P O ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option, then press the m button.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 136 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Trimming], then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose the image and press the m button. Adjust the trimming area. Trimming Area X A frame will appear around the portion of Y P O the image to be trimmed.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 137 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 80 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [My Colors], and press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose the image and press the m button. Y P O Choose a menu option.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 138 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose from 4 levels of correction: [Auto], [Low], [Medium] or [High]. Corrected images will be saved as a new file.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 139 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Red-Eye Correction], then press the m button. Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image. Correct the image. Y P O ● Press the m button.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 140 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or while in playback by pressing the c button. You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Easily Add Images to the Print List Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial and choose the image.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 141 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies so that they can be printed together or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all images chosen for printing.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 142 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • You cannot shoot movies in . • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 19). Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. ● Press the n button and choose the 2 tab, then choose [Select Images & Qty.] and press the m button.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 143 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Choose [Select Range] in Step 1 on p. 142 and press the m button. ● Choose images according to Steps 2 and 3 on p. 128. Make print settings. ● Press the op buttons, choose [Order] and press the m button. Set All Images to Print Once Y P O Choose [Select All Images]. ● Choose [Select All Images] in Step 1 on p. 142 and press the m button. Make print settings.
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EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 145 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM 8 Customizing the Camera You can customize various functions to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and Y P O commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 146 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing Functions You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48). Turning off Hints & Tips When you choose an item in the FUNC. menu (p. 47) or Menu (p. 48), hints and tips display. You can turn off this function. ● Choose [Hints & Tips], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 147 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing Functions Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. ● Choose [Create Folder] and press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 148 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing Functions Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 53). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Display Off], then press the qr buttons to choose a time. ● In order to save battery power, it is recommended to choose less than [1 min.].
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 149 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing Functions Set the world time zone. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose , then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose the destination time zone, then press the m button. ● You can also set the daylight saving time as in Step 1. Choose the world time zone. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Home/World].
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 150 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing Shooting Functions If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 48). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 166 – 169). Turning off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 151 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing Shooting Functions Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this function. ● Choose [Flash Settings], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Red-Eye Lamp], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 152 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing Shooting Functions Customizing Display Information You can change which information is displayed by switching between custom displays with each press of the l button. ● Choose [Custom Display], then press the m button. ● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Ê dial to select an item and press the m button to put a mark on items you would like to display. X Items with a will display.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 153 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing Shooting Functions Changing the IS-Mode Settings ● Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Continuous Image stabilization is always on. You can confirm the result directly on the display, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus. Shoot Only Image stabilization is only active at the moment of shooting. Panning Image stabilization only counters up and down motion.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 154 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus You can register shooting menu items in the tab to fit your preferences. You can quickly access commonly used menu items from a single screen by registering them in My Menu. Choose [My Menu settings]. ● Choose [My Menu settings], in the then press the m button. tab, Y P O Choose the menu items to register.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 155 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing Playback Functions • Gray items in Step 2 can also be set, however, they may not be available depending on the Shooting mode. • Choose [Set default view] and press the qr buttons to choose [Yes]. My Menu can now be displayed by pressing the n button when in a shooting mode. Changing Playback Functions You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 48).
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 156 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing the Start-up Image or Sound In the 3 tab, you can set one of your recorded images as the start-up image when the camera power is turned on, or change the sounds played for each camera operation. Change Sounds ● Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons to choose a setting. 1, 2 Preset sounds.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 157 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Changing the Start-up Image or Sound Registering the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register sounds and images. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons to choose [3], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image, then press the m button.
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EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 159 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM 9 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit (sold separately), troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions. Y P O The index also appears at the end.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 160 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Insert the coupler. ● Open the cover (p. 16) and insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Close the cover (p. 16). Plug the cord into the camera. ● Open the cover and fully insert the plug into the camera. Y P O Connect the power cord.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 161 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. • Confirm that the battery is properly inserted (p. 16). • Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 16).
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 162 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 23). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 173). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 150). • Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set. • Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 82, 86).
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 163 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 52) When you can’t make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” (p. 166).
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 164 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM List of Messages that Appear on the Screen If error messages appear on the LCD monitor, try one of the following solutions. No memory card • The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card in the correct direction (p. 16). Card locked! • The SD memory card or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “LOCK”. Unlock the write protect tab (p. 18).
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 165 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM List of Messages that Appear on the Screen Cannot select! • When choosing the selection range (pp. 128, 131, 143), you tried to choose a starting image that was after the last image or you tried to choose an ending image that was before the starting image. • You tried to choose more than 501 images in the selection range (pp. 128, 131, 143). Too many marks. • You chose more than 998 images in print settings.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 166 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes Function Exposure Compensation (p. 70)/Exposure Shift (p.
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EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 168 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Menus 4 Shooting Menu Shooting modes D BM G A Function Face AiAF *1 Center *1 AF Frame Size (p. 84) Normal/Small *1 Standard *1 Digital Zoom (p. 62) Off Digital Tele-Converter (1.4x/2.3x) *1 *1 AF-Point Zoom (p. 85) On/Off *1 Servo AF (p. 87) On/Off *1 AF-assist Beam (p. 150) On/Off *1 MF-Point Zoom On/Off *1 Safety MF (p. 89) On/Off *1 Auto Flash Mode *1 Manual *1 Flash Exp.
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EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 170 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 49 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 49 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 156 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 146 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. p. 50 Start-up Image Add an image as start-up image. p.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 171 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Options/Summary Ref. Page Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 123 Erase Erases images. p. 130 Protect Protects images. p. 127 Rotate Rotates images. p. 134 My Category Categorizes images. p. 132 i-Contrast Corrects dark portions and contrast in still images. p. 138 Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in still images. p. 139 Trimming Trims portions of still images. p.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 172 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Handling Precautions • This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts. • Never place the camera close to magnets or motors that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. • If water droplets have fallen onto, or dirt is stuck on the camera or LCD monitor, wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 173 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Specifications Camera Effective Pixels . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 10 million Image Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/1.7-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 10.4 million) Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0 (W) – 22.5 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 105 (T) mm f/2.0 (W) – f/4.9 (T) Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx.
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 174 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Specifications File Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant Data Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)/ RAW (CR2)* Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (Mono)) *Use Digital Photo Professional for processing. Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 175 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Specifications Battery Pack NB-6L Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7 V DC Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 mAh Charging cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 300 times Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimensions. . . . . . . . . .
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 176 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Index Numerics 3:2 Guide ................................................ 152 A AC Adapter Kit .................................. 40, 160 Accessories .......................................... 2, 38 AE Lock .................................................... 92 AF J Focus AF Frame ................................................. 25 AF Lock .................................................... 86 Aquarium (Scene Mode) ...................
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 177 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Index AF Frame Mode .................................... 84 AF Lock ................................................. 86 AF-Point Zoom ...................................... 85 Face Selection ...................................... 88 Servo AF ............................................... 87 Focus Bracketing ...................................... 90 Focus Check ........................................... 122 Focus Lock ..................
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 178 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM Index Protect .................................................... 127 R Recording Pixels (Image Size) ................. 72 Red-Eye Auto Correction ................................... 101 Correction ........................................... 139 Reduction ............................................ 151 Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ......... 135 Ring Function Selector Button ............ 42, 98 Rotating Images ......................
EC272_CUG-E_CDI-E409.book Page 179 Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:06 PM FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1429 systems) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.