Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Y P O Camera User Guide ENGLISH C • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. • Click the buttons in the lower right to access other pages.
Package Contents Compatible Memory Cards Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* Camera Battery Pack NB-6L Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE SX270 HS • Eye-Fi cards * Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera.
Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations • Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc.
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Microphone Lamp Lens Zoom lever Shooting: / Playback: / Power button Shutter button SX280 HS Wi-Fi antenna area SX280 HS GPS antenna Flash Speaker Tripod socket DC coupler terminal cover Memory card/battery cover Strap mount C Cover • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets.
Cover zz Turning the control dial is one way to Screen (LCD monitor) AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal HDMITM terminal Mode dial <1 (Playback)> button Control dial / / Left button Indicator button Movie button SX280 HS / < (Wi-Fi)> / Up button SX270 HS / Up button / Right button FUNC.
5 Table of Contents Package Contents..........................2 Compatible Memory Cards.............2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information......................................3 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide...................................4 Table of Contents............................6 Contents: Basic Operations............8 Safety Precautions..........................9 Advanced Guide.............. 31 1 Camera Basics......................31 On/Off.......................................
Cover Printing Images...........................162 Using an Eye-Fi Card.................170 11 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Appendix.............................172 Troubleshooting..........................173 On-Screen Messages.................176 On-Screen Information...............179 Functions and Menu Tables........181 Handling Precautions..................189 Specifications..............................190 Index...........................................
Cover Contents: Basic Operations 4 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Applying special effects Shoot Contents: Basic Operations zz Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode).......
1 zz View images (Playback Mode)............................................................ 101 zz Automatic playback (Slideshow)......................................................... 109 zz On a TV............................................................................................... 158 zz On a computer...................................................................................... 22 zz Browse through images quickly..........................................................
• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera. This could result in electrical shock or fire. If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.
Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day). Doing so may damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. • Do not push down on the flash, or pry it open. This may cause the product to malfunction. • In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.
Basic Guide Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 4 Y P O Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to shooting, playback, and saving on a computer C Initial Preparations....................13 Trying the Camera Out..............18 Software, PDF Manuals (on the included CD-ROM)......21 Downloadable Software............26 System Map...............................
Initial Preparations Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged. Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap 1 Insert the battery. Attach the strap. zz After aligning the marks on the battery zz Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end ( ).
• To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product. • For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery, see “Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time” (= 190).
Cover 4 Insert the memory card. zz Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position. zz Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. zz Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. XX The battery will pop up. Terminals 5 Close the cover.
Setting the Date and Time 4 Finish the setup process. Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date. You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you wish (= 56). 1 Turn the camera on. zz Press the power button. XX The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.
Cover Display Language 2 Choose [Date/Time]. zz Move the zoom lever to choose the [3] tab. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Date/Time], and then press the button. Change the display language as needed. 1 Enter Playback mode. zz Press the <1> button. Y P O zz Press and hold the button, and zz Follow step 2 on = 16 to adjust the settings. zz Press the button to close the menu.
Trying the Camera Out Still Images Movies Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. zz Press the power button. XX The startup screen is displayed. 2 Enter [ 4 Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. zz Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down.
Shooting Movies Start shooting. zz Press the movie button. The camera Elapsed Time Cover Viewing beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. XX Black bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen, and the subject is slightly enlarged. The black bars indicate image areas not recorded. XX Frames displayed around any detected faces indicate that they are in focus. zz Once recording begins, take your finger off the movie button. Finish shooting.
Cover zz Movies are identified by a [ To play movies, go to step 3. ] icon. Erasing the Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. 1 Choose an image to erase. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an image. 3 Play movies. zz Press the button, choose [ ] (either press the buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the button again.
PDF Manuals SX280 HS Software, PDF Manuals (on the included CD-ROM) Camera User Guide zz Refer to this guide for a more in-depth understanding of camera The software and PDF manuals on the included DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk (CD-ROM) (= 2) are introduced below, with instructions for installation, and saving images to a computer. Software CameraWindow zz Import images and change camera settings ImageBrowser EX Auto Update Function Software Guide zz Refer to this guide when using the software.
Cover System Requirements The software can be used on the following computers. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Windows Operating System*1 Windows 8 Windows 7 SP1 Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Macintosh Mac OS X 10.6 Mac OS X 10.7 Mac OS X 10.8*2 Computer Computers running one of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection Processor Still images 1.6 GHz or higher Movies Core i7 2.8 GHz or higher*3 Still images Mac OS X 10.7 – 10.
Cover 2 Begin the installation. zz Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. 3 When a message is displayed prompting you to connect the camera, connect it to a computer. zz With the camera turned off, open the cover ( ). With the smaller plug of the included interface cable (= 2) in the orientation shown, insert the plug fully into the camera terminal ( ). C zz Insert the larger plug of the interface cable in the computer’s USB port.
Cover Saving Images to a Computer zz Double click [ ]. Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. Contents: Basic Operations 1 Connect the camera to the computer. CameraWindow zz Follow step 3 in “Installing the Software” zz Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. 2 Turn the camera on to access XX Images are now saved to the Pictures CameraWindow. zz Press the <1> button to turn the camera on.
• In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [ ] icon in the taskbar. • To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► [CameraWindow] ► [CameraWindow].
Downloadable Software The software can be used on the following computers. The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer. Software After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it, you can do the following things on your computer.
Installing the Software 3 When a message is displayed prompting you to connect the camera, connect it to a computer. Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. What you will need: zz With the camera turned off, open the zz Computer zz USB cable (camera end: Mini-B) 1 Download the software. zz With a computer connected to the Internet, access http://www.canon.com/ icpd/. zz Access the site for your country or region. zz Download the software. 2 Begin the installation.
Cover Saving Images to a Computer 4 Install the files. zz Turn the camera on, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. XX The software will connect to the Internet to update to the latest version and download new functions. Installation may take some time, depending on computer performance and the Internet connection. zz Click [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen after installation. zz Turn the camera off and disconnect the cable.
Cover zz Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. zz Double click [ CameraWindow ]. • In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [ ] icon in the taskbar. • To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2.
System Map Cover SX270 HS Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Included Accessories SX280 HS Contents: Basic Operations Included Accessories Wrist Strap WS‑DC11 Wrist Strap WS‑DC11 Battery Pack NB-6L*1 Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*1 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Memory Card Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* 1 Memory Card Card Reader Cables Y P O HDMI Cable HTC-100 AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 Flash Unit High-Power Flash HF‑DC2*2 Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Case Card Reader USB Cable (camera en
Advanced Guide 4 1 On/Off.........................................32 Shutter Button...........................33 Shooting Modes........................33 Shooting Display Options........34 Contents: Basic Operations Advanced Guide Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and describes shooting and playback options C Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Basic Guide Camera Basics Y P O Cover FUNC. Menu...............................34 MENU Menu...............................
Cover On/Off Power Saving in Playback Mode Shooting Mode zz Press the power button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. zz To turn the camera off, press the power button again. Playback Mode zz Press the <1> button to turn the camera on and view your shots. zz To turn the camera off, press the <1> button again. • To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the <1> button. • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway (= 33).
Shutter Button Cover Shooting Modes To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down. 1 Press halfway. (Press lightly to focus.) zz Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice, and AF frames are displayed around image areas in focus. 2 Press all the way down.
Shooting Display Options Cover FUNC. Menu Press the button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen Information” (= 179). Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (= 183 – 184) or playback mode (= 189). 1 Access the FUNC. menu. zz Press the button.
Cover MENU Menu 4 Finish the setup process. zz Press the button. XX The screen before you pressed the button in step 1 is displayed again, showing the option you configured. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default settings (= 155). Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [4], playback [1], and so on.
3 Choose a setting. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose a setting. zz To choose settings with options not shown, first press the or button to switch screens, and then either press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to select the setting. zz To return to the previous screen, press the button. Cover Indicator Display The indicator on the back of the camera (= 5) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status.
Cover Clock Preliminary Notes and Legal Information You can check the current time. Contents: Basic Operations zz Press and hold the button. Basic Guide XX The current time appears. Advanced Guide zz If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to vertical display. Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to change the display color. zz Press the button again to cancel the clock display.
Cover 4 2 SX280 HS Using GPS Function Y P O Basic GPS operations and features C Using GPS Function.................
Using GPS Function Camera location information (latitude, longitude, and elevation) based on signals acquired from GPS satellites can be added to the still images and movies you shoot, or this information can be logged separately. In addition to geotagging, the camera clock can be updated automatically. Before using GPS functions, make sure the date, time, and home time zone on the camera are set correctly, as described in “Setting the Date and Time” (= 16).
2 Check the reception status. Places With Poor GPS Coverage • Location information may not be recorded, or inaccurate information may be recorded where GPS signal coverage is poor, such as in the following places. ●Indoors ●underground ●near buildings or in valleys ●in tunnels or forests ●near high-voltage power lines or mobile phones operating on the 1.
Geotagging Images While Shooting Logging Camera Location Data The still images and movies you shoot can be geotagged, automatically adding latitude, longitude, and elevation information. You can review the recorded location information on the camera (= 103). Using the software (= 21), you can also view the locations on a map, with the still images and movies shown next to them. 1 Activate GPS. zz Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Using GPS Function” (= 40) to configure the setting.
3 Save the GPS log files to the memory card. zz When you turn off the camera, a message about the logger is displayed. The location information, date and time will be saved to the memory card. This information will not remain on the camera. zz The location information, date and time will be saved to the memory card when you do any of the following things.
3 Choose the log file to examine. Checking the GPS Log Files XX To the right of today’s date, the time You can check the GPS log files saved to a memory card on the camera. 1 Access the [GPS Settings] screen. zz Press the button, choose [GPS Settings] on the [3] tab, and then press the button (= 35). 2 Access the [Display Log Files] screen. zz Choose [Display Log Files], and then press the button (= 35).
Automatically Updating the Date and Time You can have the date and time for the configured time zone (= 16, 150) automatically updated when the camera receives GPS signals. Your shots will be tagged with the shooting date/time as updated (= 41, in UTC format), along with location information (= 103). 1 Set [GPS] to [On]. zz Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Using GPS Function” (= 40) to configure the setting.
Cover 4 Update A-GPS data. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [OK], and then press the button. • For details on Wi-Fi functions, see “Wi-Fi Functions” (= 122). • When A-GPS data are stored on the memory card, you can check the date of obtainment and period of validity of the existing data on the screen in step 4. • To use acquired GPS satellite signals instead of any A-GPS data on the memory card, choose [Off] for [Assisted GPS] in step 3.
Cover 4 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 3 Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Auto Mode/Hybrid Auto Mode Y P O Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting C Shooting With CameraDetermined Settings................47 Common, Convenient Features....................................53 Using Face ID............................57 Image Customization Features....................................63 Helpful Shooting Features.......
Still Images 3 Compose the shot. Movies Shooting With Camera-Determined Settings zz To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Shooting (Smart Auto) Still Images Zoom Bar Movies 1 Turn the camera on. Y P O Focus Range (approx.) zz Press the power button. XX The startup screen is displayed.
Cover Shoot. zz Press the shutter button all the way down. XX As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions when the flash is up, it fires automatically. zz Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. XX Your shot is only displayed until the camera is ready to shoot again. Shooting Movies Start shooting. zz To resize the subject, repeat the operations in step 3 (= 47).
Cover Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode You can make a short movie of the day (digest movie). Just by shooting still images, the camera will automatically record a movie clip of the scene immediately before each shot. • Although the digest movie recorded on a particular day constitutes a single file, a single clip (chapter) is created with each shot. • Digest movies are saved as separate movie files in the following cases even if they were recorded on the same day in [ ] mode.
Cover Still Images • A flashing [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. • If your shots are dark despite the flash firing, move closer to the subject. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (= 191). • The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when you press the shutter button halfway.
Still Images Scene Icons Movies In [ ] and [ ] modes, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. Depending on the scene, continuous images may be shot (= 52).
Continuous Shooting Scenes If you shoot a still image when the following scene icons are displayed, the camera will shoot continuously. If you press the shutter button halfway when one of the icons in the table below is displayed, one of the following icons will be displayed to inform you that the camera will shoot continuous images: [ ], [ ], or [W].
On-Screen Frames Still Images Movies In [ ] mode, a variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at. • A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face) determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are displayed around other detected faces. Frames follow moving subjects within a certain range to keep them in focus. However, if the camera detects subject movement, only the white frame will remain on the screen.
• Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates the zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change depending on the zoom range. - White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear grainy. - Yellow range: digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably grainy (ZoomPlus). - Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy.
Cover 2 Shoot. Still Images zz For Still Images: Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, and then press it all the way down. zz For Movies: Press the movie button. XX Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a selftimer sound. XX Two seconds before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) zz To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the button.
Deactivating the Flash Still Images Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows. Adding a Date Stamp Still Images The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corner. However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (= 16). Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [!] (either press the buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the button.
• Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follows. However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already have one may cause it to be printed twice. - Use the software to print For details, refer to the Software Guide (= 21, 26).
zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Add to Registry], and then press the button. 3 Register the person’s name and birthday. zz Press the button. Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Add a New Face], and then press the button. 2 Register face information.
Cover Shooting 4 Save the settings. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Save], and then press the button. zz After a message is displayed, press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Yes], and then press the button. 5 Continue registering face information. zz To register up to 4 more points of face information (expressions or angles), repeat step 2. zz Registered faces are more easily recognized if you add a variety of face information.
• Registered people may not be correctly detected if the captured image or scene differs drastically from the registered face information. • If a registered face is not detected, or not easily detected, overwrite registered information with new face info. Registering face info right before shooting will allow for easier detection of registered faces.
Cover zz To check face information, choose [Face Info List] (either press the buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the button. On the screen displayed, choose face information to erase by pressing the buttons and then the button. After [Erase?] is displayed, choose [OK] (either press the buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the button. • Even if you change names in [Edit Profile], the names recorded in previously shot images will remain the same.
Cover 3 Choose the face info to Erasing Registered Information overwrite. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose the face info to overwrite, and then press the button. You can erase information (face info, name, birthday) registered to Face ID. However, names recorded in previously shot images will not be erased. 1 Access the [Erase Info] screen. zz Follow step 1 in “Registering Face ID Information” (= 57) and choose [Erase Info]. 4 Register face information.
Image Customization Features Changing the Aspect Ratio Still Images Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows. Changing Image Resolution (Size) Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” (= 191). Configure the setting. Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 34).
Still Images Red-Eye Correction Red-eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows. 1 Access the [Flash Settings] Changing Movie Image Quality C zz Choose [Red-Eye Corr.], and then choose [On] (= 36). XX Once the setting is complete, [R] is displayed. zz To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off]. • Red-eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes (if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for example).
Helpful Shooting Features Displaying Grid Lines Still Images Movies Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame. 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [AF- Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [Grid Lines] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 35).
Checking for Closed Eyes Still Images [ ] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes. Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the [4] tab of the menu as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see “MENU Menu” (= 35). Deactivating the AF Assist Beam 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [Blink Detection] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 35). 2 Shoot.
Still Images Changing the Image Display Style After Shots You can change how long images are displayed and what information is displayed immediately after shooting. Cover Changing the Screen Displayed After Shots Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. 1 Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], Changing the Image Display Period After Shots 1 Access the [Review image after 2 shooting] screen.
Cover 4 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 4 Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Other Shooting Modes Y P O Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions C Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control)..................69 Discreet Mode............................69 Moving Subjects (Sports).........70 Specific Scenes.........................71 Image Effects (Creative Filters)..............
Still Images Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control) Movies Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as follows. 1 Enter [ ] mode. zz Set the mode dial to [ Still Images Discreet Mode Movies Shoot without activating camera sounds, the flash, or lamp as follows. Use this mode where camera sounds, the flash, and lights are prohibited. 1 Enter [ ] mode. zz Set the mode dial to [ ]. ]. Y P O 2 Shoot. 2 Configure the setting.
Still Images Moving Subjects (Sports) zz Set the mode dial to [ • If you erase a grouped image (= 113), all images in the group are also erased. Be careful when erasing images. ]. 2 Focus. zz While you are pressing the shutter button halfway, the camera will continue to adjust focus and image brightness where the blue frame is displayed. 3 Shoot. zz Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.
Cover Specific Scenes Still Images Shoot evening scenes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. 1 Enter [K] mode. zz Beautiful shots of evening scenes or zz Set the mode dial to [K]. 2 Choose a shooting mode. zz Press the button, choose [I] in the menu, and then choose a shooting mode (= 34). 3 Shoot.
Cover Still Images Movies t Shoot fireworks (Fireworks) zz Vivid shots of fireworks. Still Images Shooting With an Underwater Focusing Range If focusing is difficult in [S] mode (= 71) with a focus range of [ ], using a focus range designed for underwater shooting can ensure optimal underwater shots. 1 Configure the setting. • Subjects appear larger in [ ] mode compared to other modes.
Still Images Movies Correcting White Balance White balance can be manually corrected in [S] mode (= 71). This adjustment can match the effect of using a commercially available colorcompensating filter. Cover Image Effects (Creative Filters) Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. 1 Enter [ ] mode. zz Set the mode dial to [ Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide ]. Advanced Guide 1 Choose [S].
Still Images Movies Posterized shots (Poster Effect) zz Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration. • In [ ] and [ ] modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Still Images Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-eye Effect) C zz Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” (= 71) and choose [ ]. 2 Choose an effect level.
4 Return to the shooting screen and shoot. zz Press the button to return to the shooting screen, and then shoot. Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color. Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips) Speed Still Images zz Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” Approx. 12 sec. Y P O (= 71) and choose [ ].
Still Images Shooting With a Soft Focus Effect This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter is attached to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired. Shooting in Monochrome zz Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” (= 71) and choose [ ]. ]. 2 Choose a color tone. 2 Choose an effect level. zz Press the button, choose an effect level (either press the buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the button again.
Cover Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Auto Shooting After Face Detection (Smart Shutter) • You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button. • The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face the camera and open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are visible. • To change the number of shots, press the buttons after choosing [ ] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (= 66) is only available for the final shot.
Cover 4 Face the camera and wink. XX The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting a wink by the person whose face is inside the frame. zz To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. • • • • • If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately. Winking may not be detected if eyes are obscured by hair, a hat, or glasses. Closing and opening both eyes at once will also be detected as a wink.
4 Join the subjects in the Still Images shooting area and look at the camera. XX After the camera detects a new face, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp will remain lit.) About two seconds later, the camera will shoot. zz To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. • Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later.
Shooting Various Movies Cover Movies Movies Shooting Movies in [E] Mode 1 Enter [E] mode. Movies Shooting Movies with Smoother Motion Shoot movies with smoother motion, at nearly double the frame rate, as follows. zz Follow the steps in “Changing Movie zz Set the mode dial to [E]. XX Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. 2 Configure the settings to suit the movie (= 181 – 187). 3 Shoot. zz Press the movie button.
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies Movies You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Note that sound is not recorded. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Set the mode dial to [E]. zz Press the button, choose [E] in the menu, and then choose [ (= 34). ] 2 Choose a frame rate. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired frame rate (= 34). XX The option you configured is now displayed. 3 Shoot (= 80). XX A bar showing the elapsed time is C displayed.
Cover 4 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 5 Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide P Mode Y P O More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style C • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to [G] mode. • [G]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than [G], make sure the function is available in that mode (= 181 – 187). Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)...........................
Still Images Movies Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. 1 Enter [G] mode. zz Set the mode dial to [G]. Cover Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Still Images Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of –2 to +2. 2 Customize the settings as desired (= 83 – 95), and then shoot.
Still Images Changing the Metering Method Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock) Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately. Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 3 4). XX The option you configured is now displayed. 1 Lock the exposure. zz Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked.
Changing the ISO Speed Still Images zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 34). XX The option you configured is now displayed. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions. Low For shooting outdoors in fair weather. For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. High For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms. C • To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to [ ], press the shutter button halfway.
Cover Color and Continuous Shooting Adjusting White Balance Still Images Still Images Movies By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. Custom White Balance For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.
Still Images Cover Movies Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia or black and white. • White balance (= 86) cannot be set in [ ] or [ ] modes. • With [ ] and [ ] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone may be modified. These settings may not produce the expected results with some skin tones. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 34). XX The option you configured is now displayed.
Still Images Continuous Shooting Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shooting Speed” (= 192). 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 34). XX The option you configured is now displayed. 2 Shoot. XX Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.
Shooting Range and Focusing Shooting Close-ups (Macro) Still Images Still Images To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e]. For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” (= 192). Shooting in Manual Focus Mode When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button halfway to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the position you specified.
• When you focus manually, the AF frame mode (= 90) is [Center] and AF frame size (= 90) is [Normal], and these settings cannot be changed. • Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom (= 53) or digital tele-converter (= 90), or when using a TV as a display (= 161), but the magnified display will not appear. • To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to stabilize it.
Cover Still Images Movies Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ([ ] only). • After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed around the person’s face determined by the camera to be the main subject, and up to two gray frames are displayed around other detected faces. • When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving subjects, within a certain range.
Cover 3 Shoot. Still Images zz Press the shutter button halfway. [ ] changes to a blue [ ], which follows the subject as the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF) (= 92). zz Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot. XX Even after your shot, [ ] is still displayed and the camera continues to track the subject. • [Servo AF] (= 92) is set to [On] and cannot be changed.
Still Images Changing the Focus Setting Movies You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. Instead, you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button halfway. zz Press the button, choose [Continuous AF] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] (= 35).
2 Shoot. zz Even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing. Shooting with the FE Lock Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just as with regular exposure compensation (= 83), you can adjust the flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments. zz Press the button, choose [X] in the menu, and adjust the setting by either pressing the buttons or turning the <5> dial (= 34).
Cover Other Settings Still Images Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Movies Choose from two compression ratios, as follows: [ ] (Super Fine), [ ] (Fine). For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” (= 191). Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 34). Still Images Changing the IS Mode Settings Movies C 1 Access the setting screen.
Cover 4 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 6 Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Tv, Av, and M Mode Y P O Take smarter, more sophisticated shots C • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respective mode. Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode)...............................97 Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode)...............................97 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode).................................
Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode) Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed. For details on available shutter speeds, see “Shutter Speed” (= 192). Still Images Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode) Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.
Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed and aperture value to obtain the desired exposure. For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see “Shutter Speed” (= 192) and “Aperture” (= 192). 1 Enter [D] mode. zz Set the mode dial to [D]. 2 Configure the setting.
Adjusting the Flash Output Cover Still Images Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations Choose from the three flash levels in [D] mode. Basic Guide 1 Enter [D] mode. zz Set the mode dial to [D]. Advanced Guide 2 Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [X] in the menu, and adjust the setting by either pressing the buttons or turning the <5> dial (= 34). XX Once the setting is complete, the flash output level is displayed.
Cover 4 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 7 Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Playback Mode Y P O Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the <1> button to enter Playback mode. C • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras. Viewing.....................................101 Browsing and Filtering Images.....
Viewing Still Images Cover Movies zz Movies are identified by a [ To play movies, go to step 3. ] icon. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Contents: Basic Operations After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Basic Guide 1 Enter Playback mode. Advanced Guide zz Press the <1> button. 3 Play movies. XX Your last shot is displayed. zz To start playback, press the button, 2 Browse through your images.
• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. • To deactivate Scroll Display, press the button, choose [Scroll Display] on the [1] tab, and then choose [Off]. • If you prefer to have the most recent shot displayed when you enter Playback mode, press the button, and on the [1] tab, choose [Resume] and then [Last shot].
Cover Still Images Movies zz In the GPS information display, you Movies Histogram High Low Dark Bright Movies GPS Information Display Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) Washed-out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed information display (= 102). Still Images Still Images SX280 HS zz The graph in detailed information display (= 102) is a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image.
Movies Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images (Digest Movies) View digest movies recorded automatically in [ of still image shooting as follows. ] mode (= 49) on a day Cover displayed in still images shot in [ mode. zz Press the button, choose [ the menu, and choose the date (= 34). ] 2 Play the digest movie. zz Press the button, and then choose ] in the menu (= 34).
Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Still Images Movies Navigating Through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. 1 Display images in an index. zz Move the zoom lever toward to display images in an index. Moving the lever again will increase the number of images shown. zz To display fewer images, move the zoom lever toward . Fewer images are shown each time you move the lever. 2 Choose an image.
• When the camera has found no corresponding images for some conditions, those conditions will not be available. Note that [ ] is not available unless people are registered (= 57). • Options for viewing the images found (in step 2) include “Navigating Through Images in an Index” (= 105), “Magnifying Images” (= 108), and “Viewing Slideshows” (= 109).
• During group playback (step 3), you can use the menu functions accessed by pressing the button. You can also browse through images quickly “Navigating Through Images in an Index” (= 105) and magnify them “Magnifying Images” (= 108).
3 Choose the item to edit. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Overwrite], and then press the button. Cover Image Viewing Options Still Images Magnifying Images 1 Magnify an image. zz Moving the zoom lever toward will 4 Choose the name of the person zoom in and magnify the image. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever. zz To zoom out, move the zoom lever toward .
Viewing Slideshows Still Images Movies Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three seconds. Choose a slideshow transition and start playback. Cover Changing Slideshow Settings You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions between images and the display duration of each image. 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button, and then choose [Slideshow] on the [1] tab (= 35). zz Press the button, choose [.
Still Images Auto Playback of Similar Images (Smart Shuffle) Based on the current image, the camera offers four images similar to it that you may wish to view. After you choose to view one of those images, the camera offers four more images. This is an enjoyable way to play back images in an unexpected order. Try this feature after you have taken many shots, in many kinds of scenes. 1 Choose Smart Shuffle. zz Press the button, and then choose [ ] in the menu (= 34).
Protecting Images Still Images Movies Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (= 113, 114). zz Press the button, and then choose [:] in the menu (= 34). [Protected] is displayed. zz To cancel protection, repeat this process and choose [:] again, and then press the button. Using the Menu 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button and choose [Protect] on the [1] tab (= 35). C 2 Choose a selection method.
Cover Selecting a Range zz Press the buttons or turn the 1 Choose [Select Range]. zz Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” (= 111), choose [Select Range] and press the button. <5> dial to choose an image, and then press the button. zz Images before the first image cannot be selected as the last image. 2 Choose a starting image. Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide zz Press the button. 4 Protect the images.
Specifying All Images at Once 1 Choose [Select All Images]. zz Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” (= 111), choose [Select All Images] and press the button. 2 Protect the images. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Protect], and then press the button. Erasing Images Still Images Movies You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images (= 111) cannot be erased.
Cover Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images (= 111) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button, and then choose [Erase] on the [1] tab (= 35). 2 Choose a selection method. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose a selection method, and then press the button. zz To return to the menu screen, press the button.
Selecting a Range Rotating Images 1 Choose [Select Range]. zz Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Still Images Movies Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Method” (= 114), choose [Select Range] and press the button. 1 Choose [\]. 2 Choose images. zz Press the button, and then choose [\] in the menu (= 34). zz Follow steps 2 – 3 in “Selecting a Range” (= 112) to specify images. 3 Erase the images.
2 Rotate the image. Still Images zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an image. zz To return to the menu screen, press the button. • Movies with an image quality of [ ], [ ], or [ ] cannot be rotated. • Rotation is not possible when [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off] (= 116). Deactivating Auto Rotation Tagging Images as Favorites Movies You can organize images by tagging them as favorites.
2 Choose an image. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an image, and then press the button. [ ] is displayed. zz To untag the image, press the button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. zz Repeat this process to choose additional images. 3 Finish the setup process. Cover Editing Still Images Preliminary Notes and Legal Information • Image editing (= 117 – 120) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space.
4 Save the new image. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [OK], and then press the button. XX The image is now saved as a new file. Still Images Cropping You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. 1 Choose [Cropping]. zz Press the button, and then choose [Cropping] on the [1] tab (= 35). 5 Review the new image. zz Press the button. [Display new image?] is displayed.
4 Save as a new image and Still Images review. zz Follow steps 4 – 5 in “Resizing Images” (= 118). • Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of [ (= 63). ] Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate file. For details on each option, see “Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)” (= 87). 1 Choose [My Colors]. • Images supported for cropping will have the same aspect ratio after cropping.
Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects stand out better. Choose from four correction levels, and then save the image as a separate file. 1 Choose [i-Contrast]. zz Press the button, and then choose [i-Contrast] on the [1] tab (= 35). 2 Choose an image.
Movies Editing Movies zz Press the buttons to choose You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end (excluding digest movies (= 49)). 1 Choose [*]. zz Following steps 1 – 5 in “Viewing” (= 101), choose [*] and press the button. XX The movie editing panel and editing bar are now displayed. Movie Editing Panel 2 Specify portions to cut. zz Press the buttons to choose Movie Editing Bar 3 Review the edited movie. [ ] or [ ].
Cover 4 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 8 Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide SX280 HS Wi-Fi Functions Y P O Use Wi-Fi functions to send images from the camera to a variety of compatible devices, and use the camera with Web services C What You Can Do With Wi-Fi........................................123 Using Wi-Fi to Send Images From the Camera...................124 Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Precautions............................124 Security Precautions..............
Cover What You Can Do With Wi-Fi Connecting to a Computer This camera is an approved Wi-Fi®* product. You can wirelessly connect to and send images to the following devices. Note that, in this chapter, wireless LAN functions other than Wi-Fi may be referred to as Wi-Fi. * Wi-Fi is a brand name that indicates interoperability certification of Wi-Fi devices. Connecting to Web Services CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online photo service available to those who have purchased this product.
Using Wi-Fi to Send Images From the Camera Operation Device Registering a camera nickname (= 126) O O O – O – c O O O – Adjusting settings for using Web services from CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (= 127) O – – – – Installing the dedicated application on the smartphone (= 130) – O – – – Connection Establishing a connection with the camera O (= 127) O (= 130) O (= 133) O (= 134) O (= 139) Sending images (= 141) O*2 O O – – Send/Print/ Import Preparations Installing the software (
• When transferring this product to another person, disposing of it, or sending it for repair, be sure to note the wireless LAN settings and reset the product to its default settings (erase settings) if necessary. • Canon will not make compensation for loss or theft of the product. Canon accepts no responsibility for damages incurred due to unauthorized access to registered data (image transfer destinations, etc.) if the product is lost or stolen. • Be sure to use the product as directed in this guide.
Glossary Wi-Fi related terms are explained here. Also refer to the explanations of terms given in the respective sections of this guide. • Access point A device that relays radio wave signals to create a Wi-Fi network. This term also refers to a network that you can use to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi. • Firewall This is a system that protects networks from computer viruses, external unauthorized access, and security threats. This is set on the Wi-Fi router or computer.
4 Save the settings. zz Press the button, choose [OK] (either press the buttons or turn the <5> dial), and then press the button. • When connecting wirelessly to any device other than a computer, a memory card must be inserted in the camera. Additionally, the memory card must contain images in order for you to access Web services or connect to a smartphone or printer wirelessly.
2 Connect the camera to a computer with the interface cable (= 23). zz On a computer running Windows, there is no need to connect the interface cable if you complete settings in advance (= 135). In this case, you can connect via Wi-Fi. 3 Display CameraWindow 4 Access the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY login screen. zz Click [Camera Settings], and then click [Set Up Web Services]. GATEWAY. use. zz Follow the on-screen instructions to complete settings for Web services you want to use.
• An Internet connection is required to access CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (an Internet browser must be installed on the computer, you must have an account with an Internet service provider, and an Internet connection must be established). • When connecting to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, check the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY website for browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.) settings, conditions, and version information. • Separate ISP connection and access point fees may be applicable.
• When you are in the vicinity of an access point that you have previously connected to, the camera will automatically connect to it in step 2. To change access points, select [Switch Network] from the screen that will be displayed when the connection is being established, and follow steps 4 – 5 in “Adding a Computer” (= 136). • After you have accessed the Wi-Fi menu once, you can access it again by pressing the button.
Establishing the Smartphone Connection 4 Use the smartphone to connect to the network displayed on the camera screen. 1 Access the Wi-Fi menu. zz Press the button. zz Choose the displayed SSID (network 2 Choose a smartphone. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [ ], and then press the button. name) from the smartphone’s Wi-Fi setting menu. zz Enter the encryption key displayed on the camera screen into the password field on the smartphone.
7 Adjust the privacy settings. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Yes], and then press the button. XX You can now use the smartphone to receive images sent from the camera, or to geotag images on the camera (= 144). XX When the smartphone has been added successfully, the image transfer screen will be displayed. Proceed to “Sending Images” (= 141).
Cover Connecting to Another Camera XX When the target camera has been added successfully, the image transfer screen will be displayed. Proceed to “Sending Images” (= 141). Connect two cameras via Wi-Fi and send images between them as follows. • Only Canon-brand cameras equipped with a Wi-Fi function can be connected to wirelessly. Even Canon-brand cameras that support Eye-Fi cards cannot be connected to if they do not have a Wi-Fi function.
Cover Connecting to a Computer Configure computer settings for the connection, add the computer as a connection destination, and transfer images to the computer wirelessly using the software CameraWindow as follows. • When connected to a computer, the camera is used to establish the connection and then the computer (software CameraWindow) is used to transfer images. Preparing to Register a Computer Prepare to register a computer.
Cover Adding a Computer Computer Settings for Connecting via Wi-Fi (Windows only) On a computer running Windows, you must configure the following settings before you can connect the camera to the computer wirelessly. 1 Confirm the computer is connected to Wi-Fi. zz For instructions on checking your network connection, refer to the computer user manual. 2 Configure the setting.
4 Choose [WPS Connection]. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [WPS Connection], and then press the button. Cover 8 Install a driver (first Windows connection only). zz When the screen at left is displayed, click the Start menu on the computer, click [Control Panel], and then click [Add a device]. zz Double click the connected camera icon. 5 Choose [PBC Method]. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [PBC Method], and then press the button.
• You can connect to computers that you have already connected to by choosing them on the [Select a Device] screen in step 3. • If you chose [PIN Method] in step 5, a PIN code will be displayed on the screen. Be sure to set this code in the access point. Choose a device in the [Select a Device] screen. For further details, refer to the user guide included with your access point. • To add multiple computers, repeat the above procedures starting from step 1.
5 Choose a computer to connect to. zz Choose the computer to connect to, following steps 7 – 8 in “Adding a Computer” (= 136). The computer is now added to the list. • For information on the access point’s encryption key, refer to the body of the access point or its user manual. • Up to 16 access points will be displayed. If no access points are detected, choose [Manual Settings] in step 2 to manually set an access point.
• If CameraWindow is not displayed when using a Macintosh computer, click the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock. • Movies will take longer to import since the file size is larger than still images. • To disconnect from the camera, turn off the camera. • You can also specify to save all images or only selected images to the computer, and you can change the destination folder. Refer to the Software Guide (= 21) for details. Connecting to a Printer Connect the camera to a printer via Wi-Fi to print as follows.
4 Use the printer to connect to the network displayed on the camera screen. zz Choose the displayed SSID (network name) from the printer’s Wi-Fi setting menu. zz Enter the encryption key displayed on the camera screen into the password field on the printer. 5 Choose the printer. zz Once the printer is ready for the connection, press the button when the printer name is displayed on the camera. XX The printer will be added to the list on the camera. 6 Choose an image to print.
2 Send the image. Sending Images Send images wirelessly to destinations registered on the camera as follows. • Images can be uploaded to social networking services or sent to email addresses, via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. For details, refer to the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY website. • Up to 50 images can be sent together at once. Only one movie can be sent. However, if the destination is a Web service, the number of movies and images that can be sent may be less depending on the Web service.
Sending Multiple Images Choosing the Image Resolution (Size) On the screen for sending images, press the buttons to choose [ ], and then press the button. On the next screen, press the buttons to choose the resolution (size) of images to send, and then press the button. • To send images at original size, select [No] as the resizing option. 1 Choose [Select and send]. zz Press the buttons to choose [Select and send], and then press the button.
• You can also choose images in step 2 by pressing the zoom lever twice toward to access single-image display and then pressing the buttons or turning the <5> dial. • In step 3, you can choose the resolution (size) to resize images to before sending (= 142). Adding Comments Using the camera, you can add comments (alphanumeric characters and symbols) to images that you send to email addresses, social networking services, etc.
2 Send the images. zz Follow the steps in “Establishing Web Service Connections” (= 129) to choose [ ]. XX Once the connection is established, the images are sent. (The screen will close in about one minute.) zz After the images are sent, [OK] is displayed. Press the button to return to the playback screen. XX When the images have been sent successfully to the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server, [ ] is displayed on the screen. 3 Turn on the computer.
Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings 4 Choose a device to edit. zz Press the buttons or turn the Edit or erase Wi-Fi settings as follows. <5> dial to choose the device to edit, and then press the button. Editing Connection Information Edit connection information saved to the camera. You can change device nicknames (display names) that are displayed on the camera, and erase connection information. The following explains the procedure when the target device is a computer.
Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default Changing a Device Nickname You can change the device nickname (display name) that is displayed on the camera. zz Following step 5 in “Editing Connection Information” (= 145), choose [Change Device Nickname] and press the button. zz Select the input field and press the button. Use the keyboard displayed to enter a new nickname (= 126).
Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information • When returning the Wi-Fi settings to defaults, all Web services set using a computer will also be erased from the camera. Be sure that you want to reset all Wi-Fi settings before using this option. To clear the settings completed in “Sending Images to a Computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY” (= 143), connect your camera to the computer and use CameraWindow to erase the connection information.
Cover 4 9 Setting Menu Y P O Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience C Adjusting Basic Camera Functions................................
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Adjusting the Volume Functions can be configured on the [3] tab. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience (= 35). Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows. zz Choose [Volume], and then press the Silencing Camera Operations button. zz Choose an item, and then press the buttons to adjust the volume. Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. zz Choose [Mute], and then choose [On].
Date and Time 2 Switch to the destination time zone. Adjust the date and time as follows. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [ World], and then press the button. XX [ ] is now shown on the shooting screen (= 179). zz Choose [Date/Time], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons to choose an item, and then adjust the setting, either by pressing the buttons or turning the <5> dial.
2 Shoot. Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the <1> button in Shooting mode (= 32). To have the lens retracted immediately after you press the <1> button, set the retraction timing to [0 sec.]. zz Choose [Lens Retract], and then choose [0 sec.]. zz To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway.
Screen Brightness Formatting Memory Cards Adjust screen brightness as follows. zz Choose [LCD Brightness], and then press the buttons to adjust the brightness. Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up. SX270 HS An Eye-Fi card (= 170) contains software on the card itself.
• Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file management information on the card and does not erase the data completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically destroying cards. • The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than the advertised capacity.
Date-Based Image Storage Checking Certification Logos Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed on the screen. Other certification logos are printed in this guide, on the camera packaging, or on the camera body. zz Choose [Create Folder], and then choose zz Choose [Certification Logo Display], and [Daily].
Adjusting Other Settings Cover Restoring Defaults The following settings can also be adjusted on the [3] tab. • [Video System] (= 161) If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. • [Ctrl via HDMI] (= 159) zz Choose [Reset All], and then press the SX280 HS button.
Cover 4 10 Accessories Y P O Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately C Optional Accessories.............157 Using Optional Accessories............................158 Printing Images.......................162 Using an Eye-Fi Card..............
Optional Accessories Cover Flash Unit The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. Power Supplies High-Power Flash HF-DC2 zz External flash for illuminating subjects that are out of range of the built-in flash. Battery Pack NB-6L Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE • The battery includes a convenient cover which you can attach to know the charging status at a glance.
Printers Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Using Optional Accessories Canon-brand PictBridgeCompatible Printers zz Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon dealer. Playback on a TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual.
Cover zz On the camera, open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal. • Camera operating sounds are not played while the camera is connected to an HDTV. Still Images Movies Controlling the Camera with a TV Remote 3 Turn the TV on and switch to video input. zz Switch the TV input to the video input you connected the cable to in step 2. 4 Turn the camera on. zz Press the <1> button to turn the camera on. XX Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV.
Cover 4 Control the camera with the TV Still Images remote. zz Press the buttons on the remote to browse images. zz To display the camera control panel, press the OK/Select button. Select control panel items by pressing the buttons to choose an item, and then pressing the OK/Select button again. Camera Control Panel Options Shown on the TV . Closes the menu. Group Playback Displays sets of images shot in [ ] (= 70) or [ ] (= 79) mode.
• Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output format (NTSC or PAL) matches the TV format. To change the video output format, press the button and choose [Video System] on the [3] tab. • When the camera and TV are connected, you can also shoot while previewing shots on the larger screen of the TV. To shoot, follow the same steps as when using the camera screen. AF-Point Zoom (= 65) and MF-Point Zoom (= 89) are not available.
Printing Images Still Images Movies 2 Connect the camera to the printer. Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders for photo development services, and prepare orders or print images for photobooks. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer.
7 Print the image. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [Print], and then press the button. XX Printing now begins. zz To print other images, repeat the above procedures starting from step 5 after printing is finished. zz When you are finished printing, turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the cable. • For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see “Printers” (= 158). Configuring Print Settings 1 Access the printing screen.
Cover Still Images Cropping Images Before Printing (Cropping) By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. Still Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing 1 Choose [Paper Settings]. zz After following step 1 in “Configuring Print Settings” (= 163) to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the button. 1 Choose [Cropping].
Cover 4 Choose a layout. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose an option. zz When choosing [N-up], press the buttons to specify the number of images per sheet. zz Press the button. 5 Print the image. Still Images Printing ID Photos 1 Choose [ID Photo]. zz Following steps 1 – 4 in “Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing” (= 164 – 165), choose [ID Photo] and press the button. 2 Choose the long and short side Available Layout Options Y P O length.
Printing Movie Scenes Movies 1 Access the printing screen. zz Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” (= 162) to choose a movie. The screen at left is displayed. 2 Choose a printing method. Still Images Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Batch printing (= 168) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows.
Cover • Not all of your DPOF settings may be applied in printing by the printer or photo development service, in some cases. • [ ] may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera. Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings. • Setting [Date] to [On] may cause some printers to print the date twice. • Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both [Date] and [File No.
Cover Still Images Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images Still Images Clearing All Images from the Print List zz Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing for Individual Images” (= 167), choose [Select Range] and press the button. zz Follow steps 2 – 3 in “Selecting a Range” (= 112) to specify images. zz Press the buttons to choose [Order], and then press the button.
Adding Images to a Photobook Cover Still Images Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer, where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when ordering printed photobooks online or printing photobooks with your own printer. Still Images Adding Images Individually 1 Choose [Select].
Cover Still Images Adding All Images to a Photobook zz Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 169), choose [Select All Images] and press the button. zz Press the buttons or turn the <5> dial to choose [OK], and then press the button. Still Images Removing All Images from a Photobook zz Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 169), choose [Clear All Selections] and press the button.
Connection status of Eye-Fi cards in the camera can be checked on the shooting screen (in regular information display mode) or playback screen (in simple information display mode). (Gray) Not connected Interrupted (Blinking white) Connecting Not communicating (White) Connected Error acquiring Eye-Fi card information*2 (Animated) Transfer in progress*1 *1 Power saving (= 32) on the camera is temporarily disabled during image transfer. *2 Restart the camera.
Cover 4 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 11 Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Appendix Y P O Helpful information when using the camera C Troubleshooting......................173 On-Screen Messages..............176 On-Screen Information...........179 Functions and Menu Tables...181 Handling Precautions.............189 Specifications..........................
Strange display on the screen under low light (= 34). Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Power • Configure the [Date Stamp ] setting (= 56). Note that date stamps are not added to images automatically, merely because you have configured the [Date/Time] setting (= 16). • Confirm that the battery is charged (= 13).
Cover Subjects in shots look too dark. Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is slower. • Set the flash mode to [h] (= 93). • Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation (= 83). • Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card (= 153). • Adjust contrast by using i-Contrast (= 85, 120). Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings are not available. • Use AE lock or spot metering (= 84). • Available setting items vary by shooting mode.
Cover Playback SX280 HS Playback is not possible. • Image or movie playback may not be possible if a computer is used to rename files or alter the folder structure. Refer to the Software Guide (= 21, 26) for details on folder structure and file names. Playback stops, or audio skips. • Switch to a memory card that you have performed low-level formatting on with the camera (= 153). • There may be brief interruptions when playing movies copied to memory cards that have slow read speeds.
On-Screen Messages Cannot resize images for sending. • Images cannot be resized to be bigger than the resolution setting of their original size. • Movies cannot be resized. No memory card Images take a long time to send./The Wi-Fi connection is disrupted. • Multiple images may take a long time to send. Try resizing the image to [ to reduce sending time (= 142). ] or [ ] • Movies may take a long time to send.
Cover Cannot magnify!/Cannot play back this content in Smart Shuffle/ Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot modify/Cannot assign to category/Unselectable image./No identification information Lens Error • The following functions may be unavailable for images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images shot with another camera. Note that starred (*) functions are not available for movies.
Cover Cannot determine access point • The WPS buttons on numerous access points were pressed simultaneously. Try reconnecting again. Receiving failed Naming error! Preliminary Notes and Legal Information • When the highest folder number (999), and the highest image number (9999) have been reached on the receiving camera, images cannot be received. Contents: Basic Operations • Check to make sure that the access point is turned on.
On-Screen Information Blink detection (= 66) Shooting (Information Display) SX280 HS GPS reception status (= 40) SX270 HS Eye-Fi connection status (= 171) Grid lines (= 65) Spot AE point frame (= 84) AF frame (= 90) Date stamp (= 56) AE lock (= 84), FE lock (= 94) Shutter speed (= 97, 98) Aperture value (= 97, 98) ISO speed (= 85) i-Contrast (= 85) Red-eye correction (= 64) Y P O Zoom bar (= 47) MF indicator (= 89) Exposure shift bar (= 80) Exposure compensation level (= 83), Expos
Playback (Detailed Information Display) Movies (= 47, 101), Sports (= 70), Highspeed burst HQ (= 79) Still image compression (= 95), Resolution (= 63), Playback time (movies) Resolution File size • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV (= 158). Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (= 101) Y P O Exit Play Current image no. / Total no.
Cover Functions and Menu Tables Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (= 83) Self-Timer (= 54) Self-Timer Settings (= 55) ][$ Delay*1 Shots*2 K Aperture Value (= 97, 98) Shutter Speed (= 97, 98) Program Shift (= 84) AE Lock/FE Lock (= 84, 94)*4 AE Lock (Movie)/Exposure Shift (= 80) Focusing Range (= 72, 89) e f 8 E Basic Guide D B M G – O O O O – – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Cover Shooting Mode Function Set Tracking AF Subject (= 91) No Information Display Screen Display (= 34) Information Display K D B M G O O O O O O O O O O O O E I O O O – – O O O O O O O O O O S P t – – – – – – O O O O O O – O O O O O O O O – O O Preliminary Notes and Legal Information E – – – – – – – – O – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – – O O O O O Available or set automatically. – Not available.
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Cover 4 Shooting Menu Shooting Mode D B M G I Function AF Frame (= 90) Face AiAF*1 Tracking AF Center AF Frame Size (= 90)*2 Normal Small Digital Zoom (= 53, 90) Standard Off 1.5x/2.
Cover Shooting Mode K D B M G I Function MF-Point Zoom (= 89) On Off Safety MF (= 89) On Off Flash Settings (= 64, 66, 94, 99) Auto Flash Mode Manual Flash Exp. Comp Flash Output On Red-Eye Corr.
Cover Shooting Mode K D B M G I Function Review image after shooting (= 67) Off/Quick/2 sec./4 sec./ Display Time 8 sec.
3 Set up Menu Item Cover 1 Playback Menu Ref. Page Item Mute = 149 Format Volume = 149 File Numbering Hints & Tips = 149 Create Folder Item Ref. Page = 152, 153 Ref. Page Item Ref.
Handling Precautions Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Rotate = 115 Play Movie = 101 Print List = 166 List/Play Digest Movies = 104 Protect = 111 Smart Shuffle = 110 Favorites = 116 Image Search = 105 Group Playback = 106 Slideshow = 109 • The camera is a high-precision electronic device. Avoid dropping it or subjecting it to strong impact.
Cover Specifications Preliminary Notes and Legal Information SX280 HS Camera Effective Pixels (Max.) Approx. 12.1 million pixels Wi-Fi Standards IEEE802.11b/g/n* * 2.4 GHz band only Lens Focal Length 20x zoom: 4.5 (W) – 90.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 25 (W) – 500 (T) mm) Wi-Fi Transmission Methods OFDM modulation (IEEE 802.11g/n) DSSS modulation (IEEE 802.11b) LCD Monitor 3.0 type color TFT LCD Effective Pixels: Approx.
Cover Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card Recording Pixels (Large) 12M/4000x3000 (Medium 1) 6M/2816x2112 (Medium 2) 2M/1600x1200 (Small) 0.3M/640x480 Compression Ratio Recording Time per Memory Card Number of Shots per Memory Card (Approx. shots) 8 GB 32 GB 1379 5568 2192 8850 2431 9814 3721 15020 7442 30040 12927 52176 27291 110150 40937 165225 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
Cover Shooting Range Shooting Mode Focusing Range S Maximum Wide Angle Maximum Telephoto (j) (i) – 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity – 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity 6 m (20 ft.) – infinity 5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.) – 1.5 – 20 m (4.9 – 66 ft.) 1.5 – 20 m (4.9 – 66 ft.) 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity e* 5 – 50 cm (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.) – f* 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity 8 Other modes * Not available in some shooting modes.
Cover Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Battery Pack NB-6L Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Nominal Voltage: 3.7 V DC 1000 mAh Nominal Capacity: Charging Cycles: Approx. 300 times Operating Temperatures: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimensions: 34.4 x 41.8 x 6.9 mm (1.35 x 1.65 x 0.27 in.) Weight: Approx. 21 g (approx. 0.74 oz.) Contents: Basic Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Rated Input: 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 0.085 A (100 V) – 0.
Index A C AC adapter kit............................. 157, 161 Camera Adding target devices................... 133 Nickname..................................... 126 Reset all....................................... 155 Camera Access Point mode............... 139 Accessories........................................ 157 Access point Manual settings............................ 138 Number of display items............... 138 Adding target devices Camera........................................ 133 Computer.....
H Handheld nightscene (shooting mode)................................... 71 Menu Basic operations............................. 35 Table............................................. 181 Metering method.................................. 84 High-speed burst HQ (shooting mode)................................... 79 Miniature effect (shooting mode).......... 74 Household power............................... 161 Monochrome (shooting mode)............. 76 Hybrid Auto mode (shooting mode)......
Cover V Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Viewing......................................... 19, 101 Image search............................... 105 Index display................................ 105 Magnified display......................... 108 Single-image display.............. 19, 101 Slideshow..................................... 109 Smart Shuffle................................110 TV display....................................
Cover CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. Battery Charger CB-2LY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.
Cover Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Disclaimer CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B) To ensure proper operation of this product, use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details. Trademark Acknowledgments • The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.