ENGLISH Camera User Guide Getting Started Learning More Components Guide Basic Operations Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting Using the Mode Dial Advanced Shooting Functions Playback/Erasing Print Settings/Transfer Settings Connecting a TV set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 224–229).
Workflow and Reference Guides The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the flowchart below.
Confirming the Package Contents 1 Confirming the Package Contents Your camera package includes all of the following items. If any of these items are missing, please contact the dealer for assistance.
2 Table of Contents Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Getting Started Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting Still Images ( Auto Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents 3 Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Commonly Used Shooting Functions 70 Using the Optical Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter . . . . . . . . . 71 Using the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Shooting Close-ups (Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Table of Contents Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Shooting with FE Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Using the ND Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake (Auto ISO Shift). 133 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder). . . . . . . . . . . . Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erasing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Print Settings/Transfer Settings 5 189 190 192 195 198 Setting the DPOF Print Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Symbol Conventions in this Guide Advanced Shooting Functions 131 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Mode: Shooting ( Playback ( ) )/ Shooting Mode In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots as the same interval as continuous shooting (p. 111). The images are shot in the following order: Standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure. 1 Select AEB. 1. Press the button. 2.
Please Read 7 Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc.
8 Please Read Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots.
Getting Started zPreparations zShooting Still Images zViewing Still Images zShooting Movies zViewing Movies zErasing zPrinting zDownloading Images to a Computer zSystem Map
Getting Started 10 Preparations Preparations Charging the Battery 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger. 2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LW) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB2LWE, not shown) and plug it into a power outlet. Charge Indicator Charging: lights orange 3. Remove the battery after charging is complete. Charging takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
11 Preparations Getting Started Installing the Battery 1. Slide the cover (a) and open it (b). b a 2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (a) and insert the battery until it locks. Battery Lock b a 3. Close the cover (a) and slide it until clicks (b). a b To Remove the Battery Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and hold it while pulling the battery out.
Getting Started 12 Preparations Inserting the Memory Card 1. Slide the cover (a) and open it (b). b a 2. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Back Write Protect Tab (For SD memory card) • Confirm that the write protect tab is unlocked (only SD memory cards). • Check the card for the correct orientation. 3. Close the cover (a) and slide it until clicks (b). a b Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera.
Preparations 13 Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks and then release it. Attaching the Neck Strap a c Pull the strap tight in the buckle so that it does not slip. Perform the same steps on the other side of the camera. b In order to avoid dropping the camera, we recommend attaching the neck strap before using the camera.
Getting Started 14 Preparations Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Set the date and time as shown in Steps 3 and 4 in the explanation below. ON/OFF Button Button Buttons Button 1. Press the ON/OFF button. 2. Select [Date/Time]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the (Set up) menu. 3. Use the or [Date/Time]. 4. Press the button to select button. 3. Select the year, month, day and time, and the display order. 1.
Preparations 15 such settings as the date/time. This battery charges when the main battery is in the camera. When you purchase the camera, place the main battery in it for approximately four hours or use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (sold separately) to charge the lithium battery. It will charge even if the camera is turned off. z The date/time settings may be lost after approximately three weeks if you remove the main battery. Reset the date/time settings if this occurs.
Getting Started 16 Shooting Still Images Shooting Still Images ( Mode) Shutter Button ON/OFF Button Microphone Button Mode Dial Indicators 1. Press the ON/OFF button. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the ON/OFF button again turns the power off. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to . 3. Aim the camera at the subject.
Shooting Still Images 17 (halfway) to focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green (orange when the flash will fire). Shooting Preparations Complete: lights green • An AF frame will display in green on the LCD monitor at the point of focus. AF Frame 5. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot. • The shutter sound will play once and the image will record. • The indicator will blink green and the file will record to the memory card.
Getting Started 18 Shooting Still Images Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting (Rec. Review) Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting. Shutter Button Button You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the image immediately after shooting so that you can check it. z Keep the shutter button pressed fully. z Press the displayed. button while the recorded image is Confirm that the camera beeps.
Viewing Still Images 19 Button Buttons Control Dial 1. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image will display. 2. Use the or button to display the image you wish to view. • Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next image. • The images advance more quickly if you keep the button pressed, but they will appear coarse. • You can also select images by turning the control dial.
Getting Started 20 Shooting Movies Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) Microphone Shutter Button ON/OFF Button Indicators Mode Dial Control Dial 1. Press the ON/OFF button. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2. Turn the control dial to select (Standard). 3. Aim the camera at the subject. z Do not touch the microphone while recording. z Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie.
Shooting Movies 21 (halfway) to focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set. Shooting Preparations Complete: lights green 5. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot. • Recording starts. • During the recording, the elapsed recording time and [z Rec.] will display in the LCD monitor. Elapsed Time 6. Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording.
Getting Started 22 Viewing Movies Viewing Movies Button Buttons Control Dial Button 1. Press the 2. Use the the (Playback) button. or button to display a movie and press button. • Images with a icon are movies. • You can also select images by turning the control dial. 3. Use the or button to select (Play) and press the button. • The movie will start playing. • If you press the FUNC./SET button during playback, you can pause and restart the movie.
Erasing 23 Button Button Buttons Control Dial Button 1. Press the 2. Use the press the (Playback) button. or button to select an image to erase and button. You can also select images by turning the control dial. 3. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the button. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.
Getting Started 24 Printing Printing Button Button Terminal Cover Buttons Control Dial 1. Connect the camera to the printer*1. • Open the terminal cover and plug the interface cable in all the way. • See the printer’s user guide for connection instructions.
Printing 25 3. Press the (Playback) button to turn on the camera. • The button will light blue. •A , or icon will appear in the LCD monitor if the connection is correct (the displayed icons differ according to the connected printer). • Images with a icon are movies. 4. Use the press the or button to select an image to print and button. • The button will blink blue and printing will start. • You can also select images by turning the control dial.
Getting Started 26 Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images to a Computer Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.
Downloading Images to a Computer 27 Ensure that you install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer. 1. Installing the software. Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation. 3. Click [Restart] or [Finish] once the installation is complete. When the installation is finished, [Restart] or [Finish] will display. Click the button that appears. 4.
Getting Started 28 Downloading Images to a Computer 2. Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and to the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. Open the camera’s terminal cover and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector. USB Port DIGITAL Terminal Interface Cable 3. Preparing to download images to the computer. 1. Press the (Playback) button to turn the camera on.
Downloading Images to a Computer 29 Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. If the window above does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. CameraWindow appears. Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera section (p. 31) (except Windows 2000). With Windows 2000, you can download images using the computer.
Getting Started 30 Downloading Images to a Computer Macintosh The following window will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera section (p. 31). Please refer to the Software Starter Guide regarding how to download images using the computer.
Downloading Images to a Computer 31 Install the software before downloading images via the direct transfer method for the first time (p. 27). Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). Button Buttons Button Button All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. New Images Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred. DPOF Trans.
Getting Started 32 Downloading Images to a Computer 1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor. • The button will light blue. • Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear. Direct Transfer Menu All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images 2. Use the the or button to select button. , or and press • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress.
Downloading Images to a Computer 33 The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera’s power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select & Transfer] or the [Wallpaper] option was last selected. Click [×] at the bottom right of the window to close CameraWindow, the downloaded images will display on the computer.
Getting Started 34 System Map System Map Speedlite 220EX Speedlite 430EX Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Speedlite 580EX II*6 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Supplied with Camera Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Neck Strap NS-DC6 Memory Card (32 MB) AV Cable AVC-DC300*1 Battery Pack NB-2LH*1 (With Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LW/CB-2LWE*1*5 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 Soft Case SC-DC55 series Waterproof Case WP-DC21 DC Coupler DR-20 Car
System Map Wide Converter WC-DC58B Tele-converter TC-DC58C Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58H Direct Interface Cable*3 Direct Print Compatible Inkjet Printers*3 PCMCIA Adapter (PC Card Adapter) Compact Photo Printers*3*4 (SELPHY series) USB Card Reader USB Port PC Card Slot SD Memory Card*7 • SDC-128M • SDC-512MSH Windows/Macintosh Video IN Terminal Audio IN Terminal TV/Video *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 Cannot be used with the PowerShot G9.
Getting Started 36 System Map Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Lenses, Lens Adapter • Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58H This adapter is required for mounting the wide converter and teleconverter to the camera. • Wide Converter WC-DC58B Converts the focal distance of the body lens by a factor of approximately 0.75x when attached.
System Map 37 • AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 This is an adapter to supply power from household power outlets. Recommended to power a camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer. • Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 • DC Coupler DR-20 • DC Coupler DR-700 (Cannot be used with the PowerShot G9) • Power Cord • Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Allows you to change your camera’s battery from the cigarette lighter socket of your car.
Getting Started 38 System Map Direct Print Compatible Printers Canon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera. You can produce photo quality prints quickly and easily by connecting them to the camera with a single cable and operating the camera’s controls. • Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) • Inkjet Printers For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
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40 Components Guide Components Guide Front View a AF-assist Beam (p. 49) b Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 113) c Self-Timer Lamp (p. 76) d Neck Strap Mounts (p. 13) e Viewfinder Window (p. 41) f Flash (p. 74) g Speaker h Ring Release Button (p. 237) i Ring (p. 237) j Lens The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the camera.
Components Guide 41 Back View a LCD Monitor (p. 55) b Viewfinder c Terminal Cover d DC Coupler Cable Cover (p. 235) e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (pp. 11, 12) f Tripod Socket g A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 205) h DIGITAL Terminal (p. 28) Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot Turning the LCD monitor off (p. 55) and using the optical viewfinder can help conserve power while shooting.
42 Components Guide Controls a Indicators (p. 44) b Diopter Adjustment Dial c d e f g h i j k l m n (p. 41) (Shortcut)/ (Print/ Share) Button (pp. 24, 31, 153) ISO Speed Dial (p. 84) ISO Speed Lamp Hot Shoe (p. 242) Power Lamp Microphone (p. 189, 191) Mode Dial (pp. 16, 88) Shutter Button (p. 17) Zoom Lever (pp. 70, 160) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) ON/OFF Button (p. 16) (Playback) Button (p. 19) (AE Lock/FE Lock)/ (Microphone) Button (pp.
Components Guide 43 Using the Control Dial Turning the control dial counterclockwise is equivalent to pressing the button, while turning the control dial clockwise is equivalent to pressing the button (it is equivalent to pressing the or button with some functions). You can perform the following operations when you turn the control dial. When this arrow is displayed, operation is carried out using control dial. The Shooting Functions • • • • • • • • • • • • Selecting Special Scene modes (p.
44 Components Guide Indicators The camera indicators will light or blink under the following conditions.
Components Guide 45 Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Turn the camera on again to restore power. Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute* after the last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
46 Basic Operations Basic Operations Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera menu. Button (FUNC. Menu) This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. 1 2 5 3 4 • This example shows the FUNC. menu in mode. 1 2 3 4 5 Set the mode dial to the shooting mode you want to use. Press the Use the button.
Basic Operations 47 Button (Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus) Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Set up) Menu (Rec.) Menu (My Camera) Menu 1 5 2 You can switch between menus with the or button. 3 • This example shows the Rec. menu when in 1 2 3 4 5 Press the Use the menus. 4 mode. button. or button to switch between • You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus. • The following menus are displayed. Shooting: Rec.
48 Basic Operations Menus and Default Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode. FUNC. Menu The icons shown below are the default settings. Menu Item White Balance Reference Page Menu Item Reference Page p. 137 ND Filter p. 132 My Colors p. 140 Compression (Still Image) p. 78 Bracket pp. 127, 131 Shooting Interval p. 107 (Movie: Time Lapse) Flash Exposure Compensation/ Flash Output pp. 149, 150 Recording Pixels (Still Image) p. 78 Metering Mode p.
Basic Operations 49 Digital Zoom (Still Image) Standard*/Off/1.5x/2.0x (Movies) Standard*/Off (In standard movie mode only) p. 71 Red-Eye On*/Off p. 113 Self-timer Delay: 0 – 10*, 15, 20, 30 sec. Shots: 1 – 10* (Default setting is 3 shots.) p. 76 Spot AE Point Center*/AF Point p. 136 Safety Shift On/Off* pp. 96, 97 Auto ISO Shift Off*/ MF-Point Zoom On*/Off p. 124 Safety MF On*/Off p. 126 AF Mode Continuous*/Single p. 115 AF-assist Beam On*/Off p. 40 Review Off/ 2 sec.
50 Basic Operations Custom Display LCD/Viewfinder / / Shooting info. Off*2 /On*3 Grid Lines Off*2 /On*3 3:2 Guide Off*2*3 /On Histogram Off*2 /On*3 p. 57 Set Shortcut button * p. 153 Save Settings / p. 109 *1 They are classified according to the following categories. (People): , , or images with faces detected when [Face Detect] has been selected. (Scenery): , , (Events): , , , , , , *2 Default setting for LCD monitor 1. *3 Default setting for LCD monitor 2.
Basic Operations Set up Menu Menu Item 51 * Default setting Options Summary/Reference Page Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds. Volume Off/ 1 / 2*/ 3 / 4 / 5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, selftimer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. Start-up Vol. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on. Operation Vol.
52 Basic Operations Power Saving p. 45 Auto Power Down On*/Off Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without the camera being operated. Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min.*/ 2 min./ 3 min. Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no camera operation is performed. Home*/World p. 65 Time Zone Date/Time Clock Display p. 14 0–5*–10 sec./20 sec./ p. 56 30 sec./1 min./2 min./ 3 min.
Basic Operations 53 *1 The connection method with the printer can be changed. Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting, select when borderless printing an image shot in (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510.
54 Basic Operations Switching between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Power off Button Playback mode (lens retracted) ON/OFF Button Press the shutter button halfway. ON/OFF Button Shooting mode Button Press the shutter button halfway. Playback mode (lens extended) ON/OFF Button If lens retracts, camera behaves as shown in upper right. * You can change the lens retraction timing in [Lens Retract] in the menu (p. 52).
Basic Operations 55 Using the LCD Monitor 1 Press the button. • The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode ( ) LCD Monitor 1*1 (No Information) LCD Monitor 2*1*2 (Information View) Playback Mode ( ) No Information Standard Display Detailed Display Off Focus Check (Still image only) *1 Displayed information can be changed (p. 57). *2 Shooting information, grid lines, and a histogram ( , or only) are displayed with the default settings.
56 Basic Operations Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting. a Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. b In a shooting/playback mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down for more than one second. • If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you hold it vertically, the time and date display. • You can change the display color by pressing the or button.
Basic Operations 57 Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it easier to frame the subject. * Although noise may appear and the movement of the subject shown on the LCD monitor may appear somewhat jagged, there is no effect on the recorded image. The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different.
58 1 Basic Operations Select [Custom Display]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Custom Display] in the menu. 3. Press the 2 button. Select [LCD/Viewfinder]. 1. Use the , select , , or or . button to Display Off Display 1 Display 2 • Sets LCD monitor display mode after the DISPLAY button is pressed. • If you do not wish to change the display mode, use the , , or button and press the FUNC./SET button to display ( / / ).
Basic Operations 59 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) Histogram (p. 64) 3:2 Guide b Spot AE Point Frame/ Face Frame/ a AF Frame Grid Lines c d bar/ White Balance p. 137 My Colors p. 140 Bracket pp. 131, 127 Flash Exposure Compensation/Flash Output pp. 149, 150 a Metering Mode p. 136 ND Filter p. 132 Compression (Still image) p. 78 Shooting Interval (Movie) ( selected) Recording Pixels (Still image) p. 107 pp.
60 Basic Operations Drive Mode pp. 111, 76 Auto Rotate p. 155 Shooting Mode b p. 88 Low Battery Movie Recording c (Red) [z Rec.] (Red) p. 229 pp. 20, 102 MF Indicator p. 125 Image Stabilizer p. 82 Standard Exposure Index/Exposure Level Mark p. 99 Wind Filter*2 Mic Level (Manual)*2 pp. 108, 190 Create Folder p. 156 Stills: Recordable Shots Movies: Remaining Time/Elapsed Time pp. 259, 260 Exposure Shift Bar p. 105 AE Lock/FE Lock pp.
Basic Operations 61 If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due to insufficient illumination. Use the following methods to shoot: - Set the IS mode to any setting other than [Off] (p. 82) - Raise the ISO speed (p. 84) - Set the Auto ISO Shift to [On] (p. 133) - Select a setting other than (flash off) (p.
62 Basic Operations Detailed b a d f c e g Histogram (p. 64) a Auto Category/My Category p. 167 Shooting Mode p. 88 b Metering Mode ISO Speed Shutter Speed p. 136 ••• 15–1/2500 Time Lapse (movie) p. 106 (Movies) d f/2.8–f/11 pp. 96, 98 Exposure Compensation … p. 135 Flash Exposure Compensation … Flash Output White Balance e pp. 94, 98 p. 107 c Recording Pixels/Frame Rate Aperture Value p. 84 p. 150 p. 151 p. 137 ND Filter p. 132 My Colors/Color Accent/ Color Swap pp.
Basic Operations AF Lock/Manual Focus pp. 123, 124 Macro p. 75 e f File size g 63 p. 261 Compression (Still Images) p. 260 Movies: Movie Length p. 260 *1 When using Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) combined with exposure compensation, the compensation values displayed range from –4 to +4. *2 When using an externally mounted flash, the compensation values displayed range from –3 to +3. Focus Check Display a b a Displayed image number/Total number of images Compression (Still Images) p.
64 Basic Operations z Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. z Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view) - When using the detailed display mode of the playback mode Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of an image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image.
Basic Operations 65 Setting the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Setting the Home/World Time Zones 1 Select [Time Zone]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or menu. button to select the 3. Use the or [Time Zone]. button to select 4. Press the 2 button. Select (Home). 1. Use the .
66 4 Basic Operations Select (World). 1. Use the . or 2. Press the 5 button to select button. Select a destination time zone. Time difference from home time zone 1. Use the or button to select a destination time zone. 2. Press the button. • As in Step 3, you can set daylight saving time. 6 Select (Home). 1. Use the World]. button to select [Home/ 2. Use the or 3. Press the button to select button. .
Basic Operations 67 Switching to the Destination Time Zone 1 Select [Time Zone]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or menu. button to select the 3. Use the or [Time Zone]. button to select 4. Press the 2 button. Select (World). 1. Use the or 2. Press the button to select . button. • To change the destination time zone, press the FUNC./SET button. • When you switch to the destination time zone, will display on the LCD monitor.
68 Basic Operations Resetting Settings to Their Default Values 1 Select [Reset All]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or menu. button to select the 3. Use the or [Reset All]. button to select 4. Press the 2 button. Make settings. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the or button to select button. z When returning the / registration contents to the default setting, turn the mode dial to or to operate. z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer.
Basic Operations 69 Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. 1 Select [Format]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or menu. button to select the 3. Use the [Format]. button to select or 4. Press the 2 button. Make settings. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the or button to select button.
70 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Commonly Used Shooting Functions Using the Optical Zoom See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode The zoom can be adjusted from 35 – 210 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. The zoom bar appears when you press the zoom lever. 1 Press the zoom lever toward or . • • Wide Angle: Zooms out from the subject. Telephoto: Zooms in on the subject.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 71 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital TeleConverter See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). * Shooting Mode * * * : Cannot be set in , and modes. : [Digital Tele-converter] cannot be set. You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting. The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows. Selection Standard Off 1.5x 2.
72 2 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Make settings. 1. Use the or [Standard]. 2. Press the 3 button to select button. Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. • The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the zoom factor appear in blue). • Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 73 About the Safety Zoom Depending on the number of recording pixels set, you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing up to a factor where the image quality does not deteriorate (Safety Zoom). displays when reaching the maximum zoom factor without image deterioration (not available in ).
74 2 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Make settings. 1. Use the or [1.5x] or [2.0x]. 2. Press the 3 button to select button. Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot. Digital Tele-Converter • appears on the LCD monitor. • Depending on the number of recording pixels set, image quality may deteriorate ( and the zoom factor appear in blue). Using the Flash See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode 1 * * Cannot be set in Press the 1.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 75 Shooting Close-ups (Macro) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). * Shooting Mode * Cannot be set in , , or mode. Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. The image area at the minimum shooting distance from the end of the lens to this subject is as follows: Maximum wide angle setting: 28 × 20 mm (1.1 × 0.79 in.) Minimum shooting distance: 1 cm (0.39 in.) 1 Press the 1. Use the button. or button to select .
76 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Using the Self-Timer See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). *1 Shooting Mode *2 *1 Cannot be set to *2 Cannot be set to *2 in , or mode. . You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. 10 sec. Self-Timer: The shutter releases 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. • 2 seconds before the shutter releases, the self-timer sound beeps* quickly and the lamp will speed up. 2 sec.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 1 Press the 77 button. 1. Use the or button to change the self-timer settings. 2 Shoot. • When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer lamp will blink (when setting the red-eye reduction function, the self-timer lamp will blink and then stay lit for the last 2 seconds). To Cancel the Self-Timer: Select . Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( 1 Select [Self-timer]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Self-timer] in the menu.
78 Commonly Used Shooting Functions If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following occurs. - The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot. - If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens. - The interval between shots may lengthen when the built-in memory of the camera fills. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 79 Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Large 12M 4000 × 3000 Medium 1 8M 3264 × 2448 Medium 2 5M 2592 × 1944 Medium 3 2M 1600 × 1200 Small 0.3M 640 × 480 Widescreen 4000 × 2248 RAW 4000 × 3000 Purpose* High Printing to about A2 size (Approx. 420 × 594 mm (16.5 × 23.4 in.)) Printing to about A3 size (Approx. 297 × 420 mm (11.7 × 16.5 in.)) Printing to about A4 size (Approx. 210 × 297 mm (8.3 × 11.7 in.
80 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Changing the Image Type See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode This camera records images as either JPEG images or RAW images. JPEG image ( / / / / / ) When pictures are taken as JPEG images, the images are processed inside the camera for optimum image quality, and also compressed to allow a larger number of images to be stored on the memory card.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 1 Select . 1. Press the 2. Use the and the button. or or 3. Press the button to select to select . button. Simultaneously Recording RAW and JPEG Images On Off 1 Two images, a RAW image and a JPEG image ( (Large, Fine)), will be recorded with each shot. Since a image is also recorded, you can print the image, or view it on a computer, without using the supplied software.
82 2 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Make settings. 1. Use the or [On] or [Off]. 2. Press the button to select button. Setting the Image Stabilizer Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode * * Can only be set to [Continuous]. The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 1 Select [IS Mode]. 1. Press the 2. Use the or Mode] in the 2 83 button. button to select [IS menu. Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Continuous], [Shoot Only] or [Panning]. 2. Press the button. The Icons on the LCD Monitor [Continuous] [Shoot Only] [Panning] [Converter] setting Reference in Rec. menu Page None WC-DC58B TC-DC58C – p. 241 z Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots.
84 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Adjusting the ISO Speed See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). * Shooting Mode * Only available in Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of shaking hands and shoot with the flash off in a dark area or when you wish to reduce the effects of a moving subject and raise the shutter speed.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 1 85 Select an ISO speed using the ISO speed dial. • When selecting a settable ISO speed, the ISO speed lamp will blink orange. • Selecting ISO AUTO sets the optimal ISO speed according to the light level when shooting. Since the ISO speed setting will automatically be raised in dark places, the camera will select a faster shutter speed and reduce the chances of camera shake. • Selecting ISO HI (High ISO Auto)* sets a higher sensitivity than for ISO AUTO.
86 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode Allows you to check the focus of an image taken. Face Detect displays a frame adjusted to the size of a face in an image, allowing you to easily check facial expressions or whether a subject’s eyes are closed. It is recommended to set [Review] to [Hold] in the menu. 1 Select [Review Info]. 1. Press the button. 2.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 3 87 Shoot. • The recorded image displays. • The frame displays as follows. Orange frame contents Frame color Summary Orange Displays the area of the image shown at the bottom right. White Displays at the focal point (AF frame). • The orange frame can be shown at a different magnification, moved or switched to a different frame (p. 163). To Cancel Checking the Focus: Press the shutter button halfway.
88 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Shooting Using the Mode Dial Mode Dial Creative Zone Auto Auto Image Zone : The camera automatically selects settings (p. 16). Image Zone When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. : Special Scene (p.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 89 Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. (Special Scene) You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Select a shooting mode. . 1. Use the control dial to select a shooting mode.
90 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Night Scene Allows you to capture people against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The flash is directed at the person and the shutter speed is slow, so both the person and the background can be beautifully shot. Sports Shoots continuous images with autofocus. Well suited for shooting moving subjects. Night Snapshot Allows you to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake even without using a tripod.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 91 Snow Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background. Beach Shoots without making people appear dark near water or sand where reflected sunlight is strong. Fireworks Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure. Aquarium Selects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and color balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor aquarium.
92 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Color Accent Use this option to have only the color specified in the LCD monitor remain and to transform all others to black and white (p. 144). Color Swap Use this option to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another (p. 145). z The shutter speed is slow in or mode. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake. z In , , , , , , , or mode, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 93 Program AE See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode The camera automatically sets set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. You can set the ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot. . z When a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in red on the LCD monitor when the button is pressed halfway.
94 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Setting the Shutter Speed See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Set the shutter speed. . 1.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 95 The nature of CCDs is such that noise in the recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images (Nevertheless, a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot). z The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows.
96 Shooting Using the Mode Dial About Safety Shift If you set [Safety Shift] to [On] (p. 49) in the menu and press the shutter button halfway, the camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value to obtain the correct exposure if necessary. The safety shift function does not work when the flash is on. Setting the Aperture See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 3 97 Shoot. • If you press the shutter button halfway and the shutter speed is shown in red, the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Use the control dial to adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed shows in white. Some aperture values cannot be selected depending on the zoom position (p. 95). z In this mode, the shutter speed range with synchronized flash is 1/60 second to 1/500 second.
98 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture value. 1. Press the value. . button to select the shutter speed or aperture 2. Use the control dial to change the shutter speed or aperture value.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 3 Shoot. 99 Exposure Level Indicator • The exposure level indicator appears, and you can check the difference between the selected exposure and the correct exposure*. If the difference is more than ±2 stops, the selected exposure appears in red on the LCD monitor. Correct Exposure • When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the correct exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor.
100 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. 1 Set the mode dial to .
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 2 101 Select the shooting direction. 1. Use the control dial to select a shooting sequence. You can select from the following five shooting directions. • Left to right horizontally • Right to left horizontally • Bottom to top vertically • Top to bottom vertically • Clockwise starting at the top left shooting 4 images. 3 Shoot the first frame of the sequence. • The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image.
102 Shooting Using the Mode Dial z You cannot display the images on a TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode. z The settings for the first image are applied to the second image onward. z Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the images on a computer. button is pressed, you can switch between the items which you can set. - Exposure compensation/Shooting direction selection z When the Movie Shooting See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268).
Shooting Using the Mode Dial Color Accent, 103 Color Swap You can have only the specified color remain and change all others into black and white, or change a specified color into a different color. (pp. 144, 145). As with the Standard mode, you can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the memory card is full*1. • Maximum Size: 4 GB/movie *2 Time Lapse Select a shooting interval (1 or 2 sec.) to have a single frame shot at that interval.
104 Shooting Using the Mode Dial 3 Shoot. • Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. • Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously. • During shooting, the recording time and [z Rec] appear on the LCD monitor. The indicator will blink green in mode. • Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording. Recording will stop automatically under the following circumstances.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 105 z The following operations are available before movie recording: - AF lock: Pressing the button activates AF lock with the current conditions. and the MF indicator display on the LCD monitor, and you can check the distance to the subject. You can cancel AF lock by pressing the button again. - Manual focus (p. 124) - AE lock, Exposure shift: Press the button to enable AE lock.
106 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Changing Movie Recording Pixels You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) or (Color Swap). 1 Select a recording pixels. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and use the or to change the recording pixels. 3. Press the button. Movie Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial Changing the Shooting Interval ( 1 Select (Time Lapse)) . 1. Use the control dial to select 2 107 . Select a shooting interval. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and use the or button to select a shooting interval (1 sec./2 sec.). 3. Press the button. • The recordable duration will display.
108 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Setting the Recording Functions See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode The microphone level (sound recording level) and wind filter settings can be changed. 1 Select [Audio]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or menu. button to select the 3. Use the [Audio]. button to select or 4. Press the 2 button. Set the microphone level. 1. Use the or [Mic Level]. button to select 2. Use the or button to select [Auto] or [Manual].
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 3 109 Set the wind filter. 1. Use the or [Wind Filter]. 2. Use the or [Off]. 3. Press the or button to select button to select [On] button. • Recommended to set to [On] when the wind is strong. z When [Mic Level] is set to [Auto], the recording volume is automatically adjusted to avoid sound distortion. z Wind filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong. Saving Custom Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268).
110 1 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Switch to the shooting mode you wish to save and set the settings. • Functions which can be saved in or . - Shooting mode ( , , , ) - Items which can be set in , , and modes (pp. 93–99) - Rec. menu settings - Zoom location - Manual focus location • To change some of the settings saved in or (other than shooting mode), select or . 2 Select [Save Settings]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Save Settings] in the menu. 3. Press the 3 button.
Advanced Shooting Functions 111 Advanced Shooting Functions Continuous Shooting See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). *1 Shooting Mode *1 Cannot be set in and modes. In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*2, you can shoot continuously (smooth continuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (p. 259).
112 Advanced Shooting Functions 1 Press the 1. Use the or . button. or button to select • When and manual focus modes, you can select . 2 Shoot. • The camera will continue to record successive images while the shutter button is held down. Recording will cease when the shutter button is released. To Cancel Continuous Shooting: Follow Step 1 to select . z When in z z z z z , will be the default setting. cannot be set. cannot be set in the and manual focus modes.
Advanced Shooting Functions 113 Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). *1 Shooting Mode *1 Cannot be set in , and modes. You can set whether or not the red-eye reduction*2 lamp automatically fires with the flash. *2 This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. 1 Select [Red-Eye]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Red-Eye] in the menu. 2 Make settings. 1.
114 Advanced Shooting Functions Setting the Slow Synchro See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This reduces the chance that only the background will appear dark when a night scene or an interior shot is taken. 1 Display the Flash Settings screen. 1. Hold the button down for more than one second. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Slow Synchro] and use the or button to select [On] or [Off]. 2.
Advanced Shooting Functions 115 Switching between Focus Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). * Shooting Mode * In mode only [Continuous] is available. * In and modes only [Single] is available. You can set the AF mode. The camera is continually focusing on whatever it is aimed Continuous even when the shutter button is not pressed, allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities.
116 Advanced Shooting Functions Selecting an AF Frame Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode * * This will be fixed to [Center] in and modes. The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. You can have the camera automatically detect the position of a face and use this data to set the focus and exposure* while shooting.
Advanced Shooting Functions 2 117 Make settings. 1. Use the or [Face Detect]. 2. Press the button to select button. • Up to three frames display where the camera detects faces. The frame the camera judges to be the main subject appears in white while the others appear in gray. • See Selecting a Subject to Focus (When [Face Detect] is Selected) (p. 119). 3 Shoot. • A maximum of 9 green AF frames will appear when the shutter button is pressed halfway and the camera focuses.
118 Advanced Shooting Functions z [Face Detect] cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. z You can switch between the AF Frame modes, pressing the button followed by pressing the MENU button or the button. Pressing the button again completes the setting. z If the white frame fails to appear and only gray frames appear, or if a face is not detected, you can change the focusing method (p. 115) as follows. - [Single]: The camera selects automatically one frame out of 9 AF frames and focuses.
Advanced Shooting Functions 119 Selecting a Subject to Focus (When [Face Detect] is Selected) Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject (Face Select and Track). The camera displays up to 35 frames of the faces detected. 1 When a face is detected, press the button. • The AF frame displays as a double frame in green. 2 Select a subject using the or button. • When pressing the DISPLAY button, you can confirm how many faces the camera recognizes.
120 Advanced Shooting Functions Selecting [AiAF], [Center] or [FlexiZone] 1 Select [AF Frame]. 1. Press the 2. Use the or Frame] in the 2 button. button to select [AF menu. Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [AiAF], [Center] or [FlexiZone]. 2. Press the button. • See Changing the AF Frame Size ([AiAF] or [FlexiZone] Selected) (p. 121). • See Moving the AF Frame ([AiAF] or [FlexiZone] Selected) (p. 122).
Advanced Shooting Functions 121 Changing the AF Frame Size ([AiAF] or [FlexiZone] Selected) You can change the size of the AF frame to match the size of the subject. When the subject you are aiming at is small, or when you want to focus on a particular area of the subject, you can restrict the area that is focused on by making the AF frame smaller. 1 2 Press the Press the button. button. • Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the AF frame settings will switch between normal and small.
122 Advanced Shooting Functions Moving the AF Frame ([AiAF] or [FlexiZone] Selected) The AF frame can be moved manually allowing you to focus precisely on the desired area of your subject. 1 2 Press the button. Move the AF frame using the control dial and press the button. • You can move the AF frame to the position you wish to set using the , , or button. • The AF frame will move back to its original position (center), if you hold down the button.
123 Advanced Shooting Functions Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus, Safety MF) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode * * Cannot be used in mode. It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.
124 2 3 Advanced Shooting Functions Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame. Press the shutter button halfway and press the MF button. • 4 and the MF indicator display allowing you to confirm the distance to the subject. Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. To Release the AF Lock: Press the MF button. z The AF lock cannot be used in the , and modes.
Advanced Shooting Functions 2 Press the MF button to display . 125 MF Indicator • The MF indicator is displayed. • When the menu’s [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [On], the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified*. When the AF mode (p. 115) is set to [Continuous], turning the Control Wheel will display the portion magnified. The magnified position will differ depending on the AF Frame Mode (p. 116) setting.
126 Advanced Shooting Functions The manual focus cannot be used in the modes. , and Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus First, manual focus is used to roughly focus, then from that focus position the camera automatically focuses more accurately. You can use two methods. Setting by the 1 Button Focus the camera with the manual focus, then press the button. • The camera focuses to a more accurate focusing point. Setting the Safety MF 1 Select [Safety MF]. 1.
Advanced Shooting Functions 4 127 To shoot, press the shutter button all the way down (press fully). This cannot be used in the , and modes. Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset farther and nearer. The three shots are taken at the same interval as continuous shooting (p. 111).
128 Advanced Shooting Functions 2 Make settings. 1. Set the amount of focus position offset with the or button. 2. Press the button. • Press the button to broaden or the button to narrow the focusing distance from the center. 3 Shoot the image with manual focus (p. 124). To Cancel the Focus-BKT Mode: Select (BKT-Off) in Step 1. Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode You can set the exposure and focus separately.
Advanced Shooting Functions 5 129 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired. To Release the AE Lock: Operate a button other than the Speed dial. button, the control dial and the ISO After locking the AE, you can change the ISO speed with exposure fixed. Changing Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Combinations Automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure (Program Shift).
130 Advanced Shooting Functions Shooting with FE Lock See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. 1 2 Turn on the LCD monitor. Press the button and set it to (flash on). • If you are using an externally mounted flash, please refer to its manual for setting instructions.
Advanced Shooting Functions 131 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots as the same interval as continuous shooting (p. 111). The images are shot in the following order: Standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure. 1 Select AEB. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and use the or button to select . 3.
132 Advanced Shooting Functions The AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography. Only one standard exposure image gets recorded. Using the ND Filter See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode The ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 (3 stops) of the actual level, allowing for slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values. Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode. 1 Select 1. Press the . button. 2.
Advanced Shooting Functions 133 Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake (Auto ISO Shift) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode When the camera shake warning icon ( )appears while shooting, you can raise the ISO speed and shoot at a shutter speed that minimizes camera shake. Off Function is not available. button Allows you to check the ISO speed setting in the LCD monitor before and after the change.
134 Advanced Shooting Functions When [ 3 button] is Selected Press the shutter button halfway. • The appears and the button will light blue. 4 Press the button while still pressing the shutter button halfway. • The post-change ISO speed will display. • When you press the button again while the shutter button is still pressed halfway, the ISO speed returns to its original setting. • If you set the AE Lock (p.
Advanced Shooting Functions 135 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). * Shooting Mode * Cannot be set in , and modes. Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background. 1 2 3 Turn on the LCD monitor.
136 Advanced Shooting Functions Switching between Metering Modes See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It Evaluative evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject.
Advanced Shooting Functions 137 Moving the Spot AE Point to the AF Frame/ Centering the Spot AE Point 1 Select [Spot AE Point]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Spot AE Point] in the menu. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Center] or [AF Point]. 2. Press the button. • When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor. • When [AF Point] is set, it appears inside the selected AF frame.
138 Advanced Shooting Functions Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies. Tungsten For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3wavelength fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent For recording under warm-white, cool-white or warm-white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. For recording under daylight fluorescent, or Fluorescent H daylight fluorescent-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting.
Advanced Shooting Functions 139 Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color. In particular, take a (Custom 1) or (Custom 2) white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the (Auto) setting to detect correctly.
140 Advanced Shooting Functions z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). z Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set. In particular, the following should not be changed.
Advanced Shooting Functions Positive Film 141 Use this option to make blue, green or red colors more intense like the Vivid Blue, Vivid Green or Vivid Red effects. It can produce intense natural-appearing colors like those obtained with positive film. Lighter Skin* Use this option to make skin tones lighter. Darker Skin* Use this option to make skin tones darker. Vivid Blue Emphasize blue tints. Use to make blue subjects, such as the sky or ocean, more vivid. Vivid Green Emphasize green tints.
142 Advanced Shooting Functions Setting the My Colors Mode ( 1 Select . 1. Press the Mode) button. 2. Use the or button to select and use the or button to select . 2 Adjust. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness], [Saturation], [Red], [Green], [Blue] or [Skin Tone]. 3. Use the or button to adjust it. • The altered color will display.
Advanced Shooting Functions 143 Changing the Colors and Shooting See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode ( ) ( ) You can easily change the colors in an image when it is shot both stills and movies, allowing you to enjoy producing various effects. Depending on the shooting conditions, however, the images may appear rough, or you may not get the expected color. Before photographing important subjects, we recommend taking trial shots and checking the results.
144 Advanced Shooting Functions Shooting with Color Accent Mode 1 Select or . Still image: Still image: 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select Movie: 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select 2 Press the . . Movie: button. • The camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image and the Color Accent image (using the previously set color).
Advanced Shooting Functions 145 z The default Color Accent is green. z You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash. z The specified Color Accent is retained even if the camera’s power is turned off. Shooting with Color Swap Mode Original Color (Before Swapping) 1 Select or Desired Color (After Swapping) . Still image: Still image: 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select Movie: 1. Set the mode dial to . . 2.
146 Advanced Shooting Functions 2 Press the button. • The camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color). 3 Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. • Only one color can be specified. • You can use the or button or the control dial to specify the range of colors that are changed. –5: Only takes the color that you want to swap.
Advanced Shooting Functions 147 Saving Original Images Not only can you save images with altered colors when shooting still images with the Color Accent or Color Swap modes, but you can also choose to save the original images (before the color change). 1 Select [Save Original]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Save Original] in the menu. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or [On] or [Off]. 2. Press the button to select button.
148 Advanced Shooting Functions Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode * * [Manual] can be selected only when an externally mounted flash has been attached. Although the built-in flash and an externally mounted flash (Speedlite 220EX/430EX/580EX II/ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter) will fire with automatic flash adjustments, it is also possible to set them so that it fires without any adjustments.
Advanced Shooting Functions 149 Compensating the Flash Adjustment See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode Flash exposure compensation can be adjusted in the range of –2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments*. You can combine the flash exposure compensation with the camera’s exposure compensation function for balanced exposure of the background when shooting with a flash. In and shooting modes, set [Flash Mode] to [Auto] (p. 148).
150 Advanced Shooting Functions Setting the Flash Output See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode The flash output can be controlled in three steps, starting from FULL, when shooting. When an externally mounted flash is attached, its flash output can be controlled (From 1/1 (full power) to 1/64* in 1/3 steps). In and shooting modes, please set [Flash Mode] to [Manual] (p. 148). * Speedlite 580EX II: 1/128 1 Set the flash output. 1. Press the button. 2.
Advanced Shooting Functions 151 Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter speed. Usually, the 1st-curtain is used when shooting. The flash fires right before the shutter closes. Compared with the 1st-curtain, the flash fires later and allows you to shoot 2nd-curtain images in which, for example, a car’s taillights seem to trail off behind.
152 Advanced Shooting Functions You can also set in [Flash Control] in the menu. Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety FE) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene. In and shooting modes, ensure that the flash adjustment setting is configured to [Auto] in advance (p. 148).
Advanced Shooting Functions 153 Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode One frequently used function can be registered to the button. You can register the following functions. Menu Item 1 Page Not Assigned – Light Metering ND Filter White Balance p. 136 p. 132 p. 137 Manual WB1, WB2 (White Balance) p. 139 Select [Set Shortcut button]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Set Shortcut button] in the menu.
154 Advanced Shooting Functions 2 Make settings. 1. Use the , , or button to select the function you wish to register. 2. Press the button. • If appears on the lower right of the icon, you can still register this function but pressing the button will not activate the function in the current shooting mode. • Pressing the MENU button completes the setting. To Cancel the Shortcut Button: Select in Step 2. 1 Using the Shortcut Button Press the button.
Advanced Shooting Functions 155 Setting the Auto Rotate Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. 1 Select [Auto Rotate]. 1. Press the 2 button. 2. Use the or menu. button to select the 3. Use the or [Auto Rotate].
156 Advanced Shooting Functions When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower end to be “down”. It then regulates the optimal white balance, exposure and focus for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto Rotate function. Creating an Image Destination (Folder) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268).
Advanced Shooting Functions 2 157 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to check mark [Create New Folder]. 2. Press the • button. displays in the LCD monitor. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 1 Select [Create Folder]. 1. Press the button to select the 3. Use the or [Create Folder]. button to select 4. Press the 2 button. 2. Use the or menu. button. Make settings. 1.
158 Advanced Shooting Functions Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if you are not creating new folders. Resetting the File Number See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.
Advanced Shooting Functions 2 159 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Continuous] or [Auto Reset]. 2. Press the button. File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2000 images can be saved into a single folder.
160 Playback/Erasing Playback/Erasing Viewing Magnified Images In playback mode, you can select images with the control dial. Turning it counterclockwise selects the previous image while turning it clockwise selects the next image. Please also see Viewing Still Images (p. 19). 1 Press the zoom lever toward . • A magnified portion of the image will display. • Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x. Approximate location of the displayed area 2 Use the , the image.
Playback/Erasing 161 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . Selected Image • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the , , or button to change the image selection. Movie To Return to Single Image Playback: Press the zoom lever toward . Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the button while in index playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images.
162 Playback/Erasing Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check Display) Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. At this time, faces in the image are detected and frames matching the size of these facial images are displayed. Moreover, as you can change the display magnification and switch images, you can easily check facial expressions and whether a subject’s eyes are closed. Focus Check Display 1 2 Press the button.
Playback/Erasing 163 Changing the Display Magnification 3 Press the zoom lever toward . • The bottom right of the screen is magnified. Switching between the Frames 3 Press the button. • When multiple in-focus frames are displayed, or when multiple faces are detected, the position of the orange colored frame will change each time the FUNC./SET button is pressed. After you change the display magnification, the orange frame will adjust to the size of the face when you switch the position of the frame.
164 Playback/Erasing Changing the Display Position 3 Press the zoom lever toward . • The bottom right of the screen is magnified. 4 Use the , , or button to move the display position. • When you press the FUNC./SET button, the orange frame returns to its original position. When there are multiple frames displayed, the FUNC./ SET button switches between the different positions of the orange frames. To Cancel Changing the Display Position: Press the MENU button.
Playback/Erasing 165 Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Shot Date Jumps to the first image of each shooting date. My Category Displays the first image in each category. Folder Displays the first image in each folder. Movie Jumps to a movie. By 10 images Jumps over 10 images at a time. By 100 images Jumps over 100 images at a time.
166 Playback/Erasing 3 Display the Images. / / : 1. Press the or Select the search key z button. • Press the MENU button to return to single image playback. / / : 1. Use the or button to select a date, category, folder or movie for playback. z • When you turn the Control Wheel, you can view the defined images. • Press the MENU button to cancel the setting. 2. Press the button. • The camera will switch to defined playback mode and play back only images corresponding to the search key.
Playback/Erasing 167 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1 – 3, To Do). Category information recorded with the [Auto Category] function (p. 49) can also be edited. At the category level, you can perform the following. • Image searches (p. 165) • Slide Show (p. 176) • Protect (p. 192) • Erase (p. 195) • Configure print settings (p. 198) Single Images 1 Select [My Category]. 1. Press the 2. Use the in the button.
168 Playback/Erasing 3 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select an image to classify. 2. Use the category. or button to select a 3. Press the button. 4. Press the button. • You can put the same image into more than one category. • You can set in index playback. • You can cancel the classification by pressing the FUNC./SET button again. Selecting a Range of Images You can select a range of sequential images and gather them together in a category.
Playback/Erasing 3 Select a category. 1. Press the 2. Use thse category. 4 or button. or button to select a Select images. 1. Use the or left image. 2. Press the 3. Use the or first image. 4. Press the 5. Use the or right image. 6. Press the 7. Use the or last image. 8. Press the button to select a button. button to select a button. button to select a button. button to select a button.
170 Playback/Erasing 5 Make settings. 1. Use the [Select]. or button to select 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button twice. • Selecting [Deselect] cancels categorization of the selected range. When erasing, printing or compiling a slide show, it is convenient to categorize images in the [To Do] category. Viewing Movies (Operating the Movie Control Panel) Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Display a movie. 1. Use the movie. or 2.
Playback/Erasing 2 Play. 1. Use the . 2. Press the 171 Movie Control Panel or button to select button. • The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resume when you Playback Progress Bar press the button again. Time movie was shot • When playback ends, the movie stops at the last frame displayed. Volume Level (Adjust it with the or button) Press the FUNC./SET button to display the movie control panel.
172 Playback/Erasing Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. z The actual position of the edited movie may differ slightly from editing the results viewed on the LCD monitor. z Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1- second increments, but those that are protected or less than 1 second long ( 15 seconds*1 or 30 seconds*2) cannot be edited. *1 [Interval Time]: 1 second *2 [Interval Time]: 2 seconds 1 Display a movie. 1. Use the movie. or 2.
Playback/Erasing 3 Edit. 173 Movie Editing Panel 1. Use the or button to select (Cut Beginning) or (Cut End). 2. Use the or cut point ( ). button to specify the • To check a temporarily edited movie, select (Play) and press the Movie Editing Bar FUNC./SET button. • Selecting (Exit) cancels the edit and restores the movie control panel. 4 Save. 1. Use the . 2. Press the or button to select button. 3. Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 4. Press the button.
174 Playback/Erasing Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original 1 270° Select [Rotate]. 1. Press the 2. Use the in the 3. Press the 2 90° button. or button to select menu. button. Rotate. 1. Use the or button to select an image to rotate. 2. Press the button. • Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button. • This also can be set in the index playback mode.
Playback/Erasing 175 Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next image display from the right. 1 Select [Transition]. 1. Press the 2. Use the in the 2 button. or button to select menu. Make settings. 1. Use the or or . 2.
176 Playback/Erasing Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated Playback of Memory Card Images. * Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard (p. 198). to 1 All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Date Plays images bearing a specified date in order. My Category Plays the images in the selected category in order. Folder Plays images in a specified folder in order. Movies Plays movie files only, in order.
Playback/Erasing 3 177 Play. 1. Use the , select [Start]. , or 2. Press the button. button to • The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming the slide show: press the FUNC./SET button. - Fast forwarding/rewinding the slide show: press the or button (continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly). - Stopping the slide show: press the MENU button. Transition Effects You can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another.
178 Playback/Erasing Select a Date/Category/Folder to Playback ( / / ) 1 Select , 1. Use the select. , or , 2. Press the 2 . or button to button. Select a date/category/ folder to play back. 1. Use the 2. Press the or button to select. button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories, or folders. • They will play back in the order you select them. • Use the or button to confirm each date, category or folder image. 3.
Playback/Erasing Selecting Images for Playback ( - 179 ) Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection. 1 Select , 1. Use the or , or . 2. Press the or . button to select button. • Only the icon will display at first. When you set , the icon will change to and will display. the same way when they are set. 2 Select images for playback. 1.
180 Playback/Erasing Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*- 10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. (Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image.) * Default setting. Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped. 1 Select [Set up]. 1. Use the , , select [Set up]. 2. Press the 2 or button to button. Make settings. 1.
Playback/Erasing 1 Select [Red-Eye Correction]. 1. Press the 2. Use the in the button. or button to select menu. 3. Press the 2 181 button. Select a image. 1. Use the or button to select an image you wish to perform red-eye correction on. 2. Press the button. • A frame will be displayed automatically at the position where red-eye is to be corrected. • If red-eye is not automatically detected, select [Add Frame] with the or button and press the FUNC./SET button (p. 183).
182 Playback/Erasing 4 Save. 1. Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the button. • [New File]: saves the image under a new file name. The original file remains as is. The newly saved image file is saved as the last image of the photographed images. • [Overwrite]: saves the new image under the original file name. The original image is overwritten. • If you select [New File], proceed to Step 5. 5 Display the saved image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the [Yes]. 3.
Playback/Erasing 183 Adding Correction Frames 1 Select [Add Frame]. 1. Use the or [Add Frame]. 2. Press the button to select button. • The green frame is displayed. 2 Move the frame position. 1. Use the , , move the frame. or button to • You can change the size of the frame with the zoom lever. 3 Add a frame. 1. Press the button. • The correction frame will be added and the frame color will change to white. • Press the FUNC./SET button to add additional frames.
184 Playback/Erasing Removing Correction Frames 1 Select [Remove Frame]. 1. Use the or button to select [Remove Frame]. 2. Press the 2 button. Select a frame you wish to remove. 1. Use the or button to select a frame you wish to remove. • The selected frame will appear in green. 3 Remove the frame. 1. Press the button. • The selected frame will be removed. • To continue removing other frames, repeat the procedures from Step 2 onward. • Press the MENU button to cancel removing the frame.
Playback/Erasing Adding My Colors Effects You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 140. Vivid 1 Darker Skin Tone Sepia Vivid Blue B/W Vivid Green Positive Film Vivid Red Select [My Colors]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the in the 3. Press the 2 Lighter Skin Tone Neutral or button to select menu. button. Select an image. 1.
186 Playback/Erasing 3 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select the My Colors type. 2. Press the button. • The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect. • You can press the zoom lever toward to check the image at a higher magnification. While the image is zoomed, you can press the FUNC./SET button to switch between the image transformed with the My Colors effect and the original nontransformed image. 4 Save. 1. Use the [OK]. or 2. Press the button to select button.
Playback/Erasing 187 z The My Colors function will not work if there is insufficient space on the memory card. z Although My Colors effects can be added any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application and the intended colors may not be achieved. z Color in images taken using My Colors (p. 140) in shooting mode and images edited with the My Colors function in playback mode may differ slightly.
188 Playback/Erasing 3 Select a recording pixels. 1. Use the or or . 2. Press the 4 button to select , button. Save. 1. Use the [OK]. or 2. Press the button to select button. • The resized image will be saved in a new file. • Some recording pixel settings cannot be selected depending on the available space of the memory card. 5 Display the saved image. 1. Press the 2. Use the [Yes]. button. or 3. Press the button to select button.
Playback/Erasing 189 Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 minute) to an image. 1 Press the button while playing back images. • The sound memo control panel will display. 2 Record. 1. Use the or 2. Press the button to select . button. • The elapsed time and the remaining time display. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button Sound Memo Panel pauses the recording. Pressing it Elapsed Time/ again resumes recording.
190 Playback/Erasing z You cannot attach sound memos to movies. z Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased. Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can record sound only, without images, for up to two hours at one time. 1 Select [Sound Recorder]. 1. Press the 2. Use the in the button. or button to select menu. 3. Press the 2 button. Record a sound. 1. Use the 2. Press the or button to select . button. • Recording time will be displayed.
Playback/Erasing 191 Sound Recorder Panel Use the or button to select and press the FUNC./SET button. Exit Record Pause Play (Use the or FUNC./SET button.) button to select a sound and press the Rewind (Hold the FUNC./SET button to rewind (no sound plays).) Fast Forward (Hold the FUNC./SET button to fast forward (no sound plays).) Erase (Select [Erase] or [Erase All] and in the confirmation screen press the FUNC./SET button.) Protect (You can protect important sounds from accidental erasure.
192 Playback/Erasing Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. You can configure the protection settings for each image singly while viewing them. You can select a range of sequential images and Select Range protect all the images in that range. Select by Date You can protect the images from a specified date. Select by Category You can protect all images in a specified category. Select by Folder You can protect all images in a specified folder.
Playback/Erasing 3 193 Select images and protect them. z [Select] 1. Use the or button to select an image you wish to protect. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again Protection Icon cancels the setting. • Repeat the steps above to continue protecting other images. • You can also protect images in the index playback mode. z [Select Range] Refer to Step 4 of “Selecting a Range of Images” in “Organizing Images by Category (My Category)” (p.
194 Playback/Erasing z [Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder] 1. Use the or button to select a date, category or folder. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. • If a portion of the images are already protected, appears gray. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. • Use the or button to confirm each date, category or folder image. 4. Use the or button to select [Protect]. 5. Press the button. 6.
Playback/Erasing 195 Erasing Images You can erase images from a memory card. z Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. z Protected images cannot be erased with this function. Select Erases images after selecting them one at a time. Select Range You can select a range of sequential images and erase all the images in that range. Select by Date Erases images corresponding to the selected date.
196 3 Playback/Erasing Select images and erase them. z [Select] 1. Use the or button to select an image you wish to erase. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the 4. Use the button to complete the setting. or 5. Press the button to select [OK]. button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can also protect images in the index playback mode. z [Select Range] Refer to Step 4 of “Selecting a Range of Images” in “Organizing Images by Category (My Category)” (p.
Playback/Erasing 197 z [Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder] 1. Use the or button to select a date, category or folder. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. • Use the or button to confirm each date, category or folder image. 4. Use the or button to select [OK]. 5. Press the button. • Selecting [Cancel] cancels selection of the image you are about to erase.
198 Print Settings/Transfer Settings Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Setting You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF.
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 1 Select [Print Settings]. 1. Press the button. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or menu. button to select the 4. Use the or [Print Settings]. 5. Press the 2 199 button to select button. Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Print Type], [Date], [File No.] or [Clear DPOF data]. 2. Use the settings. 3. Press the or button to specify the button. z The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows.
200 Print Settings/Transfer Settings Image Selection Methods Select Images & Qty. Configures print settings for single images as you view them. Select Range You can select a range of sequential images and make print settings for all the images in that range. Select by Date Configures print settings for images corresponding to the selected date. Select by Category Configures print settings for images in the selected category.
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 2 201 Select an image and make print settings. z [Select Images & Qty.] Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 198). Standard ( 1. Use the image. 2. Press the )/Both ( ) (p. 198) or button to select an Number of Print Copies button. 3. Use the or button to select the number of print copies (up to 99). 4. Press the button. Index ( ) (p. 198) 1. Use the or button to select an image. 2. Press the deselect it. button to select or 3.
202 Print Settings/Transfer Settings z [Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder] 1. Use the or button to select a date, category or folder. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. • Pressing the or button will allow you to check the images by date, category or folder. 4. Use the or button to select [OK]. 5. Press the button.
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 203 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. The icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera.
204 Print Settings/Transfer Settings All the Images on a Memory Card 1 Select [Transfer Order]. 1. Press the 2. Use the in the button. or button to select menu. 3. Press the 2 button. Select [Mark all]. 1. Use the or [Mark all]. 2. Press the button to select button. • Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. 3 Select [OK]. 1. Use the [OK]. or button to select 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. z Images are transferred in order according to the file number.
Connecting a TV set 205 Connecting a TV set Viewing Images on a TV set You can shoot or play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable. 1 2 Turn off the camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal. • Open the camera’s terminal cover and plug the AV cable in all the way. 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. VIDEO AUDIO Yellow Black 4 5 Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode. Turn on the camera.
206 Connecting a TV set z The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (pp. 47, 52). The default setting varies between regions. - NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others - PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others - If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly. z When the camera is set to shooting mode, you can take pictures while displaying images on the television.
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 207 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and startup, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Changing My Camera Settings 1 Select the menu item. 1. Press the 2. Use the in the button. or button to select menu. 3. Use the or menu item.
208 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults. Use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser) to restore the default settings to the camera. 1 Select the menu item. 1.
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 209 z Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds 1. Use the or button to select (Record). 2. Press the button. 3. After recording, use the or button to select (Register). 4. Press the 4 button. • Recording will automatically stop when the recording time elapses. • To play it, select (Play). • To return the My Camera menu, press (Exit). Register. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the or button to select button.
210 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting • • • • • • • • • Camera (p. 210) When the power is turned on (p. 211) LCD monitor (p. 211) Shooting (p. 213) Shooting movies (p. 217) Playback (p. 218) Battery/Battery Charger (p. 219) TV monitor output (p. 219) Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 219) Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. z Press the ON/OFF button (p. 42). Memory card slot/battery cover is open. z Confirm that the cover is securely closed (p. 11).
Troubleshooting 211 When the power is turned on “Card locked!” message appears. The SD memory card’s or z When recording to, erasing from or formatting the memory card, slide the SDHC memory card’s write protect tab upward (p. 232). write protect tab is set to “Write protect”. The Date/Time menu appears. The built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low. z Recharge the built-in battery immediately (p. 10). LCD monitor Nothing displays. The LCD monitor is set not to display.
212 Troubleshooting Display flickers. Display flickers when shot z This is not a camera malfunction under fluorescent lighting. (flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images). A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD Monitor Sometimes appears when z This is a normal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not shooting a bright subject, constitute a malfunction (this bar of such as the sun or other light will not be recorded when light source.
Troubleshooting 213 Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular. z There is no effect on the recorded Camera automatically image. lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area (p. 57). Shooting Camera will not record. Camera is in playback mode. z Switch to Shooting mode (p. 54). Flash is charging. z When the flash is charged, the indicator will light orange. Shooting is now possible (p. 44). Memory card is full.
214 Troubleshooting Image is blurred or out of focus. The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed. z Confirm the procedures in “ appears” (p. 212). AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. z In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the AF-assist Beam will emit to assist focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function when turned off, set it [On] to activate it (p. 49) Take care not to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with your hand when used. Subject is out of focal range.
Troubleshooting 215 Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. z Shoot within correct flash range of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 253). z Set the safety FE to [On] (p. 152). The subject is z Set the exposure compensation to a overexposed because the negative (–) setting (p. 135). surroundings are too dark. z Use the AE lock or spot metering function (pp. 128, 136). z Set [ND Filter] to [On] (p. 132).
216 Troubleshooting Eyes appear red. Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas. z Shoot with [Red-Eye] set to [On] (p. 113). For this mode to be effective, the subject must be looking right at the red-eye reduction lamp. Try asking them to look directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject.
Troubleshooting 217 Shooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards. - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly. z Although the recording time may not display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on the memory card.
218 Troubleshooting Playback Cannot play back. z Computer images that cannot be You attempted to play played back may play back if they are back images shot with added to the camera using the another camera or images supplied software program. edited with a computer. File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed. z Set the file name or location on the file format/structure of the camera. (Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details). Images cannot be edited.
Troubleshooting 219 Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery is not being used to its full capacity. z See Battery Handling Precautions (p. 230). z Replace the battery with a new one Battery life exceeded if (p. 11). battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23°C/73°F). Battery will not charge. Memory card was formatted in another device. z Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 11). TV monitor output Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor.
220 List of Messages List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to the memory card, or the playback mode is starting up. No memory card You turned on the camera without a memory card installed, or with a memory card installed in the wrong orientation (p. 12).
List of Messages 221 Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, set [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset]; alternatively, save all the images you wish to retain onto a computer, then reformat the memory card. Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data. Change the battery pack.
222 List of Messages Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect, or the sound memo cannot be played back. Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera, a Raw image or a movie as a startup image.
List of Messages 223 Cannot select In selecting the image range for categorizing via the My Category function, protecting images, erasing images or specifying print settings, you selected a starting image with a file number higher than the last image or a last image with a file number lower than the starting image. Or, you specified more than 500 images. Communication error The computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card.
224 Appendix Appendix Safety Precautions z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. z The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
Appendix 225 z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. z To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. z Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids.
226 Appendix Battery z Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. z The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water. z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. z Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing. z Use only recommended batteries and accessories.
Appendix 227 Others z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. z Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera. Such items may lose data or stop working.
228 Appendix z Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. z Do not use the camera in such a way that would cause it to exceed the rating of the power outlet or wiring. Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or if not fully plugged into the outlet. z Do not use in locations with poor ventilation.
Appendix 229 Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields z Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.
230 Appendix Battery Handling Precautions z Keep the battery terminals clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and camera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery. z At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and the low battery icon ( ) may appear earlier than usual. Under these conditions, revive the battery by warming it in a pocket immediately before use.
Appendix 231 Charging the Battery z Since this is a lithium-ion battery, you need not completely discharge it before recharging. z It takes approximately 1 hours 45 minutes to fully charge the battery from a depleted state (based on Canon’s testing standards). • Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) is recommended. • Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and the battery’s charge state.
232 Appendix Handling the Memory Card SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Slide the switch up. Writing/Erasing Possible Slide the switch down (you can protect the images and other data on the card). Writing/Erasing Impossible Cautions When Handling z Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card.
Appendix 233 Formatting z Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images. z You are recommended to use memory cards that have been formatted in your camera. • The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem.
234 Appendix Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 2 Attach the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet.
Appendix 4 235 Press and hold the DC Coupler cable cover using the cable, then close the memory card slot/battery cover. • Always disconnect the compact power adapter from the power supply after use. DC Coupler Cable Cover Using the Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (sold separately) can be used to charge battery packs from an automobile’s cigarette lighter socket. Always ensure that the automobile’s engine is running when you use the car battery charger.
236 2 Appendix Insert the battery pack all the way into the battery charger as shown. • Align the arrow on the battery Charge pack and the arrow on the Indicator battery charger to correctly insert the battery pack in the charger. • The charge indicator will light red while the battery pack is charging. It will change to green when the charge is complete. • After charging, remove the battery pack and unplug the car battery cable from the cigarette lighter socket.
Appendix 237 z If the built-in flash is used with the lens hood attached, the outer edges of shot images (especially the lower right) may be darkened. z When using the tele-converter, set the camera near the maximum telephoto. At other zoom settings, the image will appear as if its corners have been cut off. z When using the wide converter, set the camera to the maximum wide angle. z If you use the viewfinder for shooting, a portion of the view will be blocked by these attachments.
238 2 Appendix Press the ring release button (a) and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow (b). Ring Release Button Ring 3 4 When the { mark on the ring and the z mark on the camera are aligned, lift off the ring. Align the z mark on the conversion lens adapter with the z mark on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows until locked.
Appendix 5 239 Set the lens on the adapter, and turn it in the indicated direction to attach it securely. z Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use. The camera may focus on any dirt that remains. z Be careful when handling the lenses since it is easy to get finger prints on them. z Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring. z When using these lens attachments, you should not shoot images in mode.
240 3 4 Appendix When the { mark on the ring and the z mark on the camera are aligned, lift off the ring. Align the { mark on the ring with the z mark on the camera, and then turn the ring in the direction of the arrow.
Appendix 241 Converter Settings Set up when shooting using the [IS Mode] (p. 82) by attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58B or Tele-converter TC-DC58C, sold separately. 1 Select [Converter]. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Converter] in the menu. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [WC-DC58B] or [TC-DC58C]. 2. Press the button. • Select the attached converter. When you remove the converter from the camera, return the converter setting to [Off].
242 Appendix Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 268). Shooting Mode Speedlites * * Cannot be set in , or mode. You can make your flash photography even clearer and more natural appearing with the use of a separately sold externally mounted flash. The camera’s auto exposure function will operate with a Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX or 580EX II (except with the mode or when [Flash Mode] is set to [Manual]).
Appendix 2 Turn the external flash on and turn the camera on. • 3 243 (red) appears on the LCD monitor. Turn the mode dial to the desired mode. z Speedlite 220E or 430EX* • The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 second. • The flash will automatically adjust its output when [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto]. • When [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto] the flash exposure compensation can be adjusted. When [Flash Mode] is set to [Manual], the flash output can be adjusted (p. 149).
244 Appendix z Speedlite 580EX II • The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 second. • The flash will automatically adjust its output when [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto]. • When [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto] the flash exposure compensation can be adjusted. When [Flash Mode] is set to [Manual], the flash output can be adjusted (pp. 149, 150). • In mode or when [Flash Mode] is set to [Manual], the output of an externally mounted flash can be adjusted in the flash output adjustment screen (p. 150).
Appendix 245 Setting the Externally Mounted Flash 1 2 Display the Flash Settings screen. 1. Hold the button down for more than one second. Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select the items you wish to set. 2. Use the or button to set the item. 3. Press the button. • The available settings will vary depending on the flash in use. For details on settings, refer to the user guide included with your flash or Speedlite Transmitter. Speedlite 220EX/430EX Settings * Default setting.
246 Appendix Speedlite 580EX II Settings * Default setting. Item Flash Mode Flash Exp. Comp 1) Flash Output 2) Shutter Sync. Slow Synchro Wireless Func. 3) Safety FE 1) Clear Flash Settings 4) Shooting mode Options {* { { 1/128 to 1/1 (in 1/3 steps) { 1st-curtain {* 2nd-curtain { Hi-speed { On { Off {* On { Off {* On {* Off { Auto Manual –3 to +3 Resets the settings to their default values.
Appendix 247 z [Flash Control] will not display when the flash is turned off. Before making flash settings, turn the flash on. z When an external flash is mounted, you cannot make built-in flash settings. z When adjusting flash exposure compensation with the z z z z z camera, set the external flash’s exposure compensation to [+0]. If the external flash has been set to stroboscopic flash, the flash’s set up menu cannot be selected (580EX II only). When [Wireless Func.] is set to [On], [Shutter Sync.
248 Appendix z The following functions can be used with a Speedlite 220EX, 430EX or 580EX II*. - Auto Exposure (Use the E-TTL mode with a 430EX or 580EX II) - FE Lock (Not available in mode or when [Flash Mode] is [Manual]) - Shutter Sync. (1st-curtain/2nd-curtain) (2nd-curtain priority with Speedlite 430EX) - Slow Synchro - Flash Exp. Comp - Auto Zoom (Not available with the 220EX) - Manual flash - High-speed sync * You can also use 380EX, 420EX, 550EX and 580EX.
Appendix 249 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this explanation. Tripod Sockets Bracket (Comes with the flash) z The High-Power Flash will not fire under the following circumstances. - When shooting in mode - When [Shutter Sync.
250 Appendix z The flash may fire if another flash is being used in close proximity. z The High-Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or when there are no reflective items. z For continuous shooting, although the flash fires for the first shot, it does not fire for subsequent shots. z Fasten the attachment screws securely so that they do not loosen. Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the camera and flash resulting in damage to both.
Appendix 251 Camera Care and Maintenance Never use thinners, benzine, detergents or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth. Never use organic solvents on the camera body or lens.
252 Appendix Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot G9 (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor : 1/1.7-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 12.4 million pixels) Lens : 7.4 (W) – 44.4 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) – 210 (T) mm) f/2.8 (W) – f/4.8 (T) Digital Zoom : Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx.
Appendix 253 Shutter Speeds : 15 – 1/2500 sec. • The shutter speed varies according to the shooting mode. • Slow shutter speeds of 15 to 1.3 sec. or slower operate with noise reduction. Image Stabilization : Lens-shift type Continuous/Shoot Only*/Panning*/Off Metering System : Evaluative*, Center-weighted average or Spot** * Still images only * When [Face Detect] is selected, the brightness of the face is also evaluated. ** Center or AF-point Exposure Compensation : ±2.
254 Appendix Terminals for External Flash : Hot shoe flash-sync contacts Use of the following external flashes is recommended: Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX, 580EX and 580EX II.
Appendix Data Type 255 : Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)* or RAW (CR2) : Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) : Sound Memo and Sound Recorder: WAVE (monaural) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers.
256 Appendix * Using super high-speed memory cards (SDC- 512 MSH recommended). ** Even if the clip size has not reached 4 GB, recording will stop at the moment the clip length reaches 1 hour. Depending on the volume and data writing speed of the memory card, recording will stop after one hour of continuous recording even if the recorded data volume has not reached 4 GB. Audio : Quantization Bit Rate: 16 bit Sampling Rate Sound Memos, Movie (Compact): 11.025 kHz Movie (other than Compact): 44.
Appendix 257 Power Source : Battery Pack NB-2LH (Rechargeable lithiumion battery) AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 Operating Temperatures : 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Operating Humidity : 10 – 90 % Dimensions : 106.4 × 71.9 × 42.5 mm (4.19 × 2.83 × 1.67 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight (camera body only) : Approx. 320 g (11.29 oz.) Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-2LH (Fully charged)) Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor On LCD Monitor Off (Based on the CIPA standard) Approx. 240 images Approx.
258 Appendix Test Conditions Shooting: Normal temperature (23°C ±2°C/73°F ±3.6°F), normal relative humidity (50% ±20%), alternating wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals with the flash fired once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot. Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated. • A Canon-brand memory card is used.
Appendix 259 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Card included with the camera Recording Pixels Compression (Large) 4000 × 3000 pixels (Medium 1) 3264 × 2448 pixels (Medium 2) 2592 × 1944 pixels (Medium 3) 1600 × 1200 pixels (Small) 640 × 480 pixels (Widescreen) 4000 × 2248 pixels (RAW) 4000 × 3000 pixels + 4000 × 3000 pixels 32 MB 5 9 20 8 14 30 11 21 42 30 53 102 114 177 278 7 12 27 SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 23 91 39 155 82 321 139 35 59 231 123 479 49 190 87 339 173 671 121 471 217 839 411 1590 460
260 Appendix Movie : Card included with the camera Standard Color Accent Color Swap High Resolution Compact Time Lapse Recording Pixels/ 32 MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH Frame Rate 640 × 480 pixels 1 min. 3 min. 14 sec. 1 sec. 57 sec. 30 frames/sec. 640 × 480 pixels 1 min. 7 min. 28 sec. 56 sec. 30 sec. 30 frames/sec., LP 320 × 240 pixels 30 frames/sec. 40 sec. 2 min. 42 sec. 10 min. 29 sec. 1024 × 768 pixels 1 min. 3 min. 14 sec. 1 sec. 57 sec. 15 frames/sec. 160 × 120 pixels 3 min. 13 min. 50 min.
Appendix 261 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Compression* Recording Pixels 4000 × 3000 pixels 5208 KB 3084 KB 1474 KB 3264 × 2448 pixels 3436 KB 2060 KB 980 KB 2592 × 1944 pixels 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB 1600 × 1200 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB 640 × 480 pixels 4000 × 2248 pixels 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB 3903 KB 2311 KB 1105 KB 4000 × 3000 pixels + 17076 KB 20160 KB 4000 × 3000 pixels * Not available for RAW and RAW+ Standard Color Accent Color Swap High Resolution Compact Time Lapse .
262 Appendix SD Memory Card Interface Dimensions Weight Compatible with SD memory card standards 32.0 × 24.0 × 2.1 mm (1.3 × 0.9 × 0.1 in.) Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.) Battery Pack NB-2LH Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Cycle Life Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 7.4 V DC 720 mAh Approx. 300 times 0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F) 33.3 × 45.2 × 16.2 mm (1.31 × 1.78 × 0.64 in.) Approx. 43 g (1.52 oz.) Battery Charger CB-2LW/CB-2LWE Rated Input 00 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 0.
Appendix 263 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (Sold Separately) Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight 12 V/ 24 V DC 8.4 V DC, 0.55 A Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. (when charging NB-2LH) 0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F) 91.0 × 29.5 × 56.0 mm (3.58 × 1.16 × 2.20 in.) Approx. 145 g (5.11 oz.) (excluding power cord) Wide Converter WC-DC58B (Sold Separately) Magnification 0.75x Focal Length*1 26.
264 INDEX INDEX Numerics 1st-curtain ................................ 151 2nd-curtain ............................... 151 3:2 Guide ................................... 57 A AC Adapter Kit ................. 234, 262 ACK-DC20 ............................... 234 Add Frame ............................... 181 AE Lock ................................... 128 AEB Mode................................ 131 AF Frame ........................... 59, 116 AF Lock.................................... 123 AF Mode .........
INDEX Focus Check ..............................86 Focus Lock...............................123 Focus Settings .........................115 Focus-BKT Mode .....................127 Folder.......................................156 Format........................................69 Frame Rate ..............................106 FUNC. Menu ..............................48 G Grid Lines...................................57 H HF-DC1....................................249 High-Power Flash ....................
266 INDEX O Optical Zoom.............................. 70 Optional Accessories ................. 36 Overexposure Warning .............. 64 P Panorama ................................ 100 Play Menu.................................. 50 Power Saving............................. 52 Power Saving Function .............. 45 Print Menu ................................. 50 Print Settings (DPOF) .............. 198 Print/Share Button ............... 24, 31 Printing.......................................
267 Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.
268 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Only functions with settings that change with the shooting mode are listed here. Exposure Compensation (p. 135) Auto ISO Speed (p. 84) High ISO Auto ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 Auto White Balance (p. 137) Drive Mode (pp. 111, 76) Flash Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Under Water, Custom 1, Custom 2 Single Shot Continuous Continuous Shooting AF2) Self-Timer (2 sec./10 sec.
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270 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Face Detect AF Frame (p. 116) AiAF (9-point) Center FlexiZone Digital Zoom (p. 70) Standard Digital Tele-converter Flash Mode Auto (p. 148) Manual Flash Output (p. 150) Flash Control (Built-in) Flash Exp. Comp (p. 149) Shutter Sync. (2nd curtain) (p. 151) Slow Synchro (p. 114) Safety FE (p. 152) Red-Eye (p. 113) Spot AE Point (p. 136) Center AF Point Safety Shift (pp. 96, 97) Auto ISO Shift (p. 133) button / On Manual MF-Point Zoom (p.
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