Camera User Guide Y P O • 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.
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera.
Read This First • Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. • The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use.
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot z Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings (Auto mode) ..... 25 Take good people shots I w Portraits (p. 61) At the Beach (p. 62) P Against Snow (p. 62) Shoot various other scenes J Sports (p. 60) Low Light (p. 62) Landscape (p. 61) t Y OP O Foliage (p. 62) C Shoot with special effects Night Scenes (p. 62) Fireworks (p. 63) Vivid Colors (p. 64) Poster Effect (p. 64) Fish-eye Effect (p. 65) Miniature Effect (p. 65) Toy Camera Effect (p.
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View z Look at my pictures ...................................................................... 28 z Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ............................. 124 z Look at my pictures on a TV ....................................................... 174 z Look at my pictures on a computer .............................................. 33 z Quickly search pictures ...................................................... 120, 121 z Erase pictures.....................
Table of Contents Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First ..................................3 What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Table of Contents ..............................6 Safety Precautions.............................9 Conventions Used in This Guide .....11 Returning the Camera to Default Settings ......................................... 47 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)....................... 48 Clock Function ................................
Table of Contents 5 Choosing Settings Yourself ...........................................77 Shooting in Program AE ................. 78 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............ 78 Turning the Flash On ...................... 79 Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast)..................... 79 Adjusting the White Balance ........... 80 Changing the ISO Speed ................ 81 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ...................................
Table of Contents Magnifying Images.........................125 Viewing Each Image in a Group ....125 Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) ............................127 Changing Image Transitions..........128 Protecting Images..........................128 Erasing Images..............................132 Tagging Images as Favorites ........134 Organizing Images by Category (My Category)..............................135 Rotating Images.............................138 Resizing Images ...................
Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Safety Precautions • Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs.
Conventions Used in This Guide • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions. • Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete, or when you are not using it.
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1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Y P O Attaching Included Items/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and place it around your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Attach the included lens cap cord to the strap.
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. z Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ( ) and down ( ). Charge the battery. Y P O z For CB-2LC: Flip out the plug ( CB-2LC CB-2LCE ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ).
Charging the Battery Number of Possible Shots/Shooting and Playback Times Number of Shots*1 Screen On Approx. 380 Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Movie Shooting Time*2 Continuous Shooting*3 Approx. 2 hr. 30 min. Number of Shots Viewfinder On Approx. 400 Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Movie Shooting Time*2 Continuous Shooting*3 Approx. 2 hr. 30 min. Playback Time Approx. 9 hr. *1 The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) Using the battery and charger effectively • Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used. Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used. Attach the cover to a charged battery so that the S mark is visible. • How to store the battery for long periods: Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and store the battery.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Check the card’s write-protect tab. z If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click. Open the cover. z Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). Insert the battery. z Insert the battery as shown until it locks Y P O into place with a click.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. z Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. X The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. z Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. X The memory card will pop up. Number of Shots per Memory Card Y P O Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots Approx. 1231 Approx. 5042 • Values are based on the default settings.
Using the Screen Open the screen. z Open the screen ( ), and rotate it forward (toward the lens) 180° ( ). z Close the screen ( ). Adjusting the Position of the Screen Approx. 180° Approx. 90° z You can adjust the angle and orientation of the screen for the shooting conditions. z To protect the screen, always keep it closed, facing the camera body when the camera is not in use. Approx. 175° • When the camera is on, opening the screen will turn the screen on and the viewfinder off.
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. z Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Set the date and time. z Press the qr buttons to choose an option. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to set a value. z Once all settings are complete, press the m button. C Y P O Set the home time zone.
Setting the Date and Time Daylight saving time settings If you choose dial to choose in Step 2 on p. 20 and press the op buttons or turn the 5 , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead). Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial Y P O to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button.
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. z Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. z Press the opqr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a language, then press the m button. X Once the display language has been set, the settings screen will close.
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Before formatting an Eye-Fi card (p. 184), be sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer. Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Format].
Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks. • The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. When the flash fires, the white balance of the main subject and background will be automatically adjusted to obtain the best color (Multi-area White Balance). Turn on the camera. z Press the power button. X The start-up screen will appear. Enter A mode. z Set the mode dial to A.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Focus. z Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than 1 point. AF Frame z If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen, raise the flash manually to use it. If you manually lower the flash until it closes, it will not fire. Y P O Shoot. C z Press the shutter button fully to shoot.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range. If the subject moves, however, the gray frames will disappear, leaving only the white frame.
Viewing Images Choosing the subject to focus on (Tracking AF) After pressing the o button and displaying , point the camera so that is on the subject you want to focus on. Press and hold the shutter button halfway to display a blue frame where focus and exposure will be maintained (Servo AF). Press the shutter button fully to shoot. Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear.
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to display an image to erase. C Y P O Erase the image. z Press the a button.
Shooting Movies The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo. Remaining Time Set the camera to A mode and compose the shot. z Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 25 to compose the shot. z You can check the remaining shooting time on the screen. Shoot. z Press the movie button. z Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. These areas cannot be recorded.
Shooting Movies Stop shooting. z Press the movie button again. X The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie. X Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills. What if white and gray frames appear when shooting? A white frame appears on the face that the camera detected as the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range.
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. X appears on movies. Choose a movie. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a movie, then press the m button. X The movie control panel will appear. Y P O Play the movie. C z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose , then press the m button. X The movie will play. z Press the op buttons to adjust the volume.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing How can I play back movies on a computer? Install the included software (p. 34). • When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s capabilities. Use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, then play back the movie with the camera. If you connect the camera to a TV, you can view images on the larger screen.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Macintosh OS Mac OS X v10.5 - v10.6 Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. CPU Intel Processor (still images) Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher (movies) RAM Mac OS X v10.6: 1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) Mac OS X v10.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Complete the installation. z For Windows, click [Restart] or [Finish], then remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears. z For Macintosh, click [Finish] in the screen that appears when the installation is complete, then remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears. Transferring and Viewing Images Connect the camera to the computer. z Turn off the camera. z Open the cover and insert the included Y P O interface cable’s smaller plug (p.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing CameraWindow Transfer Images. z Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. X Images will transfer to the computer. Images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the Pictures folder. z When image transfer is complete, close CameraWindow and press the 1 button to turn the camera off, then unplug the cable. z For details on how to view images using a computer, refer to the Software Guide.
2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Components Guide Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 25, 50) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 120, 125) Shutter Button (p. 24) Strap Mount (p. 13) Mode Dial Flash (pp. 26, 79) Hot Shoe Cap (p. 180) Microphones (p. 30) Mode Dial C h (Flash) Button (pp. 79, 98) Speaker Lamp (pp. 53, 71, 72, 73, 165, 166) Focal Length (approx.) Lens Lens Hood/Filter Adapter Mount (p. 179) Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 17) DC Coupler Cable Port (p.
Components Guide Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 19, 40, 191, 194) (Short Cut) (p. 170) / c (Direct Print) Button (p. 146) Diopter Adjustment Dial (p. 41) Viewfinder (p. 40) Movie Button (pp. 30, 107) Indicator (p. 46) Power Button (p. 20) (Zoom Framing Assist) (p. 51) / d (Jump) Button (p. 121) HDMI™ Terminal (p. 175) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 119) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 35, 174, 146) C (AF Frame Selector) (p. 88) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 29) n Button (p.
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 191 for details on information that appears on the screen. Opening the screen with the camera on will turn the screen on, and turn the viewfinder off. Closing the screen so that it faces inward will turn the screen off, and turn the viewfinder on (p. 19).
Adjusting the Viewfinder Screen Display in Low Light Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in low light conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different. Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may appear somewhat rough on the screen. This has no effect on the recorded image.
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 198 – 199). Display the FUNC. menu. z Press the m button. Choose a menu item. z Press the op buttons to choose a menu item. X The available options for the menu item appear in the lower part of the screen. Choose an option. Available Options Menu Items Y P O z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option.
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 200 – 203). Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose a tab. z Move the zoom lever or press the qr buttons to choose a tab. Choose an item. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an item.
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. z Press the n button to restore the normal screen. C Y P O • You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the l button and turning the camera on.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness Choose [Volume]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Volume], then press the m button. Adjust the volume. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the volume. z Press the n button twice to restore the normal screen. C Y P O Adjusting the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be adjusted in 2 ways.
Indicator Choose [LCD Brightness]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [LCD Brightness]. Adjust the brightness. z Press the qr buttons to adjust the brightness. z Press the n button twice to restore the normal screen. Using the l Button z Press and hold the l button for more than 1 second. Y P O X The screen increases to maximum brightness (The settings made in [LCD Brightness] in the 3 tab will be disabled).
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Reset All], then press the m button. C Y P O Reset the settings. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. X The camera will reset to the default settings.
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera turns off automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after you stop operating the camera. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the camera will turn off. When the screen has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p.
3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the selftimer. C Y P O • This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 196 – 203).
Zooming In More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 140x maximum, and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. Move the zoom lever toward i. z Hold the lever until zooming stops. X Zooming stops at the largest possible zoom factor without image deterioration. The zoom factor will appear on the screen when you release the zoom lever. Zoom Factor Move the zoom lever toward i again.
Reacquiring Zoomed In Subjects (Zoom Framing Assist) If you lose track of your subject while zoomed in, temporarily zooming out will make it easier to find. Look for the subject. z Press and hold the button. X The camera will zoom out, and a white frame will appear on the area displayed before pressing the button. Y P O Reacquire the subject. z Place the subject inside the white frame and release the button. X The camera will return to the original zoom position.
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 20). Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Date Stamp]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 4 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Date Stamp]. Choose the setting. z Press the qr buttons to choose [Date] or Y P O [Date & Time].
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Choose ]. z After pressing the p button, press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose ], then press the m button. X Once set, ] will appear on the screen. Y P O Shoot. z Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press it fully.
Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Choose [. z Follow Step 1 on p. 53 to choose [. X Once set, [ will appear on the screen. z Follow Step 2 on p. 53 to shoot. Customizing the Self-Timer Y P O You can set the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Choose $. C z Follow Step 1 on p.
Changing the Aspect Ratio • When 2 or more shots are set, the exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may take longer than usual. Shooting will stop automatically if the memory card fills. • When you set the delay for more than 2 seconds, the lamp and self-timer sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire).
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. z To restore the original setting, choose in Steps 1 – 2.
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio (for 4:3 Aspect Ratios) Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size (Approx. KB) Number of Shots per Memory Card (Approx. shots) 3084 4 GB 1231 16 GB 5042 12M/4000x3000 1474 2514 10295 (Medium 1) 1620 2320 9503 780 4641 19007 (Large) 6M/2816x2112 558 6352 26010 2M/1600x1200 (Medium 2) 278 12069 49420 (Small) 150 20116 82367 84 30174 123550 0.
Correcting the Green Tint from Mercury Lamps When shooting scenes lit by mercury lamps, such as night scenes, the subject and background in the recorded image may have a green tint. You can automatically correct the green tint when shooting (Multi-area White Balance). Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Hg Lamp Corr.]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 4 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Hg Lamp Corr.]. Y P O Choose a setting. z Press the qr buttons to choose [On].
4 Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions.
Take shots of moving subjects (Sports) Lets you shoot continuous images of a moving subject while focusing automatically. At maximum wide angle, move approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away from your subject. At maximum telephoto, move approximately 10 m (33 ft.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Enter mode. z Set the mode dial to . Focus. z The focus and brightness will be maintained where the blue AF frame appears while you press the shutter button halfway. Y P O Shoot.
Shooting in Special Scenes The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Enter K mode. z Set the mode dial to K. Choose a Shooting mode. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a Shooting mode, then press the m button. Shoot. C Y P O I Take portraits (Portrait) z Produces a soft effect when photographing people.
Shooting in Special Scenes Take nightscapes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) z Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscenes by combining several continuous shots to reduce camera shake and noise. z When using a tripod, you should shoot in A mode (p. 25). Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light) z Lets you take shots in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur.
Shooting in Special Scenes t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) z Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. • In mode, hold the camera firmly while shooting as multiple images are captured in succession. • In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 168). • In mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p.
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) You can add various effects to images when shooting. Enter mode. z Set the mode dial to . Choose a Shooting mode. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a Shooting mode, then press the m button. Shoot. C Y P O Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in , , and modes, try taking some test shots first.
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose . Choose an effect level. z If you press the l button, [Effect Level] will appear on the screen. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an effect level, then press the l button. X You can check the effect on the screen. Y P O Shoot.
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) • If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of the frame will switch, and you can press the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displayed vertically. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Be sure to set (playback speed) before shooting a Miniature Effect movie (p. 110).
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose . Choose a color tone. z Press the l button. X [Color Tone] will appear on the screen. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a color tone, then press the l button. X You can check the color tone on the screen. Y P O Shoot. B/W Lets you shoot black and white images.
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Specify the color. z Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the q button. X The specified color will be recorded. Specify the range of colors. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial Recorded color to change the range of colors to be retained. z Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors.
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Specify the color to be swapped. z Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the q button. X The specified color will be recorded. Specify the target color. z Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the r button. X The specified color will be recorded. Specify the range of colors to be swapped. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial Y P O to adjust the range of colors to be swapped.
Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest) You can make a short movie of a day just by taking still images. Each time you take a picture, the scene just before taking your shot will be recorded as a movie. All the movies recorded that day will be saved as a single file. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose . Shoot. z Press the shutter button fully to shoot a still image. X A movie of approx. 2 – 4 sec. will be recorded just before the image is taken.
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose , then press the l button. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose , then press the l button. X The camera will enter shooting stand-by, and [Smile Detection on] will appear on the screen. Point the camera at a person.
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after it detects a wink. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose , then press the l button. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose , then press the l button. Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. z Confirm that a green frame appears around the face of the person who will wink.
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Changing the number of shots After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons. • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. • If there are no people in the shot when the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shot and winks.
High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst HQ) Join the subjects and look at the camera. X When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and self-timer sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and approximately 2 seconds later the shutter will release. z To cancel shooting with the timer after countdown has started, press the n button. Changing the number of shots After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons.
High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst HQ) • The focus, brightness and white balance will be set with the first shot. • Nothing will appear on the screen while shooting. • After continuous shooting ends, a certain amount of time may be needed before you can take the next shot. • Depending on the shooting conditions, camera settings and the zoom position, the shooting speed may slow down.
Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Choose x or v. z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose x or v. Take the first shot. X The exposure and white balance will be set with the first shot. Take subsequent shots. Y P O z Overlap part of the first shot when taking the second shot.
5 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. C Y P O • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G mode. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 196 – 203).
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) – infinity at maximum telephoto (i). Enter G mode. z Set the mode dial to G. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 78 – 100). Shoot.
Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately 50 cm – 7.0 m (1.6 – 23 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1.4 – 3.0 m (4.6 – 9.8 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i). Raise the flash. Choose h. z After pressing the h button, press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose h, then press the m button. X Once set, h will appear on the screen.
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions.
Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. z After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The option you set will appear on the screen. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. Low For shooting outdoors, in fine weather conditions. For shooting in cloudy or twilight conditions. High For shooting nightscapes or in dark interiors.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) My Colors Off — Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid impression. Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral hues. Sepia Changes the image to sepia tones. B/W Changes the image to black and white. Positive Film Combines the effects of Vivid Red, Vivid Green and Vivid Blue to produce intense natural appearing colors like those obtained with positive film. Lighter Skin Tone Makes skin tones lighter.
Continuous Shooting As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Choose a Drive mode. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The option you set will appear on the screen. Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button Y P O down, the camera will shoot successive images. Mode W Continuous Maximum Speed (Approx. images/sec.) 2.
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) If you set the camera to e, it focuses on close subjects only. The focusing range is approximately 0 – 50 cm (0 – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at maximum wide angle (j). Choose e. z After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose e, then press the m button. X Once set, e will appear on the screen. • The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires. • Be careful to avoid damaging the lens.
Using the Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. Choose [Digital Zoom]. z Press the n button to choose [Digital Zoom] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose an option. X The view will be enlarged and the zoom factor will appear on the screen. • The respective focal lengths when using [1.5x] and [2.
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. z Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose an option. FlexiZone/Center A single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. In [FlexiZone], you can change the position and size of the AF frame (p. 88).
Changing the AF Frame Mode Face Detect • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( only). • When the camera is pointed at subjects, a white frame appears on the face the camera judges to be the main subject, and gray frames (max. 2) will appear on other faces. • A frame will follow a moving subject within a certain range. • When the shutter button is pressed halfway, up to 9 green frames will appear on faces that the camera focuses on.
Changing the AF Frame Position and Size When the AF frame mode is set to [FlexiZone] (p. 86), you can change the position and size of the AF frame. Press the button. X The AF frame will turn orange. Move the AF frame. z Turn the 5 dial to move the AF frame. z Press the opqr buttons to make fine adjustments. z If you keep the button pressed, the AF frame will return to the original position (center). C Y P O Change the AF frame size. z Press the l button. X The AF frame will become small.
Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking AF) You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot. Choose [Tracking AF]. z Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Tracking AF]. X will appear in the center of the screen. Choose the subject to focus on. z Point the camera so that is on the subject you want to focus on and press the button. Y P O X The camera will beep and will appear when a subject is detected.
Magnifying the Focal Point • The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button half way without pressing the button. When shooting completes, will appear in the center of the screen. • [Servo AF] (p. 91) is fixed to [On]. • The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too small, moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the background is too low. • Not available in e.
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. z Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button. X The focus locks, and and the MF indicator appear on the screen. z After you release your finger from the shutter button, press the q button again, then press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose . The focus will unlock.
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) • If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange. Release your finger from the shutter button, then press it again halfway. • You cannot shoot with the AF lock in this mode. • The [AF-Point Zoom] option in the 4 tab is not available in Servo AF mode. • Not available when using the self-timer (p. 53).
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus. Choose . z After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose then press the m button. X and the MF indicator appear. , Focusing roughly. z The side bar shows your focal point and a distance display for the MF indicator.
Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot. Set the AF frame to [Face Detect] (p. 87). Enter Face Select mode. z Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the button. X After [Face Select : On] appears, a face frame will appear around the face detected as the main subject. z Even if the subject moves, the face frame will follow the subject within a certain range. z If a face is not detected, will not appear.
Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the metering method. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. Evaluative For standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots. Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting conditions.
Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Lock the exposure. z Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X When appears, the exposure will be locked. z If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the o button again, will disappear and AE will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot.
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) z If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the o button again, will disappear and FE will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot. z When you shoot one image, will disappear and FE will unlock. Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) The camera takes 3 continuous shots while automatically adjusting the exposure to standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure, in that order. Choose .
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just as with exposure compensation (p. 78), you can adjust the exposure from –2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash. Choose X. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose X. Choose the amount of flash exposure compensation. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose the amount of flash exposure compensation, then press the m button. X Once set, X will appear on the screen.
Red-Eye Correction Choose Z. z After pressing the h button, press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Z, then press the m button. X Once set, Z will appear on the screen. Shoot. z Even if the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound ends. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 168).
Checking for Shut Eyes Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can also correct recorded images (p. 143). • If you hold down the h button for more than 1 second, the screen in Step 2 will appear. • If you press the h button then immediately press the n button when the flash is raised, the screen in Step 2 will appear.
6 Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter explains how to shoot in M, B and D modes. How to use and modes is also explained. C Y P O • This chapter assumes that the camera has been set to the corresponding mode.
Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set. M stands for “Time value”. Set the mode dial to M. Adjust the setting. z Turn the 5 dial to set the shutter speed. Shoot.
Setting the Aperture Value You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set. B stands for “Aperture value”, which refers to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens. Set the mode dial to B. Adjust the setting. z Turn the 5 dial to set the aperture value. Shoot. Available Aperture Values F2.7, F3.2, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F5.8, F6.3, F7.1, F8.
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images with the exposure you want. D stands for “Manual”. Set the mode dial to D. Choose a setting. z Press the o button to choose the shutter speed or aperture value. z Turn the 5 dial to set a value. X The set exposure level appears on the Aperture Value Shutter Speed Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Exposure Level Indicator indicator.
Adjusting the Flash Output In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. Set the mode dial to D. Choose the flash output level. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose X. Complete the setting. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose the flash output level, then press the m button. X Once set, X will appear on the screen. • You can also set the flash output level by pressing the n button to choose [Flash Control] (p.
Saving Shooting Settings You can save commonly used Shooting modes and settings to your preference. To switch to saved settings, simply turn the mode dial to or . Even if you switch Shooting modes or turn off the camera, settings that usually cancel (self timer, etc.) will be saved. Settings that Can be Saved • • • • • • Shooting modes (G, M, B and D) Items set in G, M, B or D (pp. 78 – 104) Items in the shooting menu Zoom position Manual focus position (p. 93) My Menu items (p.
7 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. C Y P O • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to E. However, even if the mode dial is set to a position other than E, movies can be shot by pressing the movie button.
Shooting Movies in E Mode Enter E mode. z Set the mode dial to E. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 108 – 116). Shoot. z Press the movie button. z To stop shooting the movie, press the movie button again. Changing the Movie Mode You can choose among 3 different Movie modes. Y P O Choose a Movie mode. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose E. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to C choose a Movie mode, then press the m button.
Shooting Various Kinds of Movies Just as with still images, you can let the camera select the best settings for the scene or add various effects while shooting movies. Choose a Shooting mode. z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61, or Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose a Shooting mode. Shoot. z Press the movie button. X Depending on the Shooting mode or movie image quality (p. 113) you choose, black bars may appear on the top and bottom of the screen. These areas will not be recorded when shooting.
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models. You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the scene that will be blurred, and the playback speed, which makes people and objects in the scene move quickly during playback. Audio will not be recorded. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose . X A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears on the screen.
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies • The image quality will be fixed at when an aspect ratio of is chosen, and when an aspect ratio of is chosen (p. 55). • If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of the frame will switch, and you can press the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displayed vertically. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies Frame Rates and Playback Times (for 30 Sec. Clips) Frame Rate Playback Time 240 fps Approx. 4 min. 120 fps Approx. 2 min. Viewing super slow motion movies • The movie will play back in slow motion when you follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 32. • You can use the included software to change the playback speed of movies shot in mode. Refer to the Software Guide for details.
Changing the Image Quality You can choose among 3 different image quality settings. Choose the image quality setting. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The option you set will appear on the screen.
Taking Still Images while Shooting a Movie You can shoot still images while shooting a movie. Focus while shooting a movie. z Make sure that 4 appears on the screen, then press the shutter button halfway. X The focus and exposure will readjust (the camera will not beep). X The movie will continue shooting. Shoot. z Press the shutter button fully. X The still image will be recorded.
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of –2 to +2 before shooting. Lock the exposure. z Press the o button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. z Press the o button again to release the lock. Change the exposure. z While watching the screen, turn the 5 dial to adjust the exposure. Shoot. z Press the movie button. z To stop shooting the movie, press the Y P O movie button again.
Other Shooting Functions Using the Wind Filter Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong. However, unnatural sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind. z Press the n button to choose [Movie Audio] in the 4 tab, then press the m button. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Wind Filter], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Choose *. z Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 32 to choose *, then press the m button. X The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Movie Editing Panel Set the editing range. z Press the op buttons to choose Movie Editing Bar or . z If you press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to move , will appear at points where the movie can be edited. If you choose , you can trim the beginning of the movie from .
Editing Save the edited movie. z Press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button. z Press the opqr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [New File], then press the m button. X The movie will be saved as a new file. • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen.
8 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. Y P O • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, have had their file names changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 139 – 143) cannot be used if the memory card does not have enough free space available.
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. X Images will display in an index. z The number of images increases each time you move the lever toward g. z The number of images decreases each time you move the lever toward k. Choose an image. z Turn the 5 dial to switch images. z Press the opqr buttons to choose an Y P O image.
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Viewing Movies Made with Movie Digest You can select movies made in mode (p. 70) by date for viewing. Choose [Movie Digest Playback]. z After pressing the n button, choose [Movie Digest Playback] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a movie date. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial. Play the movie. z Press the m button. X The movie will play.
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Search by , , and Choose a target filter. z In single image playback, press the d Target Filters button, then press the op buttons to choose a jump method. z In , or , press the qr buttons to choose a filter. Turning the 5 dial will only display images that match the filter of the chosen target image. z Press the l button to switch between Information Display and No Information Display. z Press the n button to restore single image playback.
Checking the Focus Jump by and Images z In single image playback, press the d button, then press the op buttons to choose a jump method. z If you press the qr buttons, the display will advance to the image that is the chosen number of images away. z Press the n button to restore single image playback. Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame to check the focus. Y P O Press the l button to switch to the focus check display (p. 40).
Viewing Slideshows The focus check display is not available for movies. Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. z Press the n button to choose [Slideshow] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a setting. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a menu item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the setting.
Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k. z The display will zoom in on the image. If Approximate Location of Displayed Area you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum factor of approximately 10x. z If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area. z Move the zoom lever toward g to zoom out, or continue to hold it to return to single image playback. z If you turn the 5 dial, you can switch images while zoomed.
Viewing Each Image in a Group Group playback In group playback (Step 2), you can search (p. 120) and magnify (p. 125) images. You can process all the images in a group at once while in “Protecting Images” (p. 128), “Erasing Images” (p. 132), or “Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)” (p. 152), by choosing a set of grouped images. Ungrouping Images Grouped images taken in individually. mode can be ungrouped and viewed Choose [Group Images]. z Press the n button to choose [Group Images] in the 1 tab.
Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) The camera will choose 4 images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will select 4 more images letting you enjoy playing back images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes. Choose [Smart Shuffle]. z Press the n button to choose [Smart Shuffle] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. X Four images will appear as possibilities. Choose an image.
Changing Image Transitions You can choose from 3 transition effects when switching between images in single image playback. Choose [Transition]. z Press the n button to choose [Transition] in the 1 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose a transition effect. Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 29, 132). Y P O Choosing a Selection Method Choose [Protect].
Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. z Follow Step 2 on p. 128 to choose [Select], then press the m button. Choose images. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. X will appear on the screen. z Press the m button again to deselect the image. will disappear. z To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure. Y P O Protect the image. z If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear.
Protecting Images Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. z Follow Step 2 on p. 128 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose a starting image. z Press the m button. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. C Y P O Choose an ending image. z Press the r button to choose [Last image], then press the m button. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button.
Protecting Images Protect images. z Press the p button to choose [Protect], then press the m button. Choosing images with the 5 dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the 5 dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Choosing All Images Choose [All Images]. Y P O z Follow Step 2 on p. 128 to choose [All Images], then press the m button. Protect images. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial C to choose [Protect], then press the m button.
Erasing Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 128) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method Choose [Erase]. z Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a selection method. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial Y P O to choose a selection method, then press the m button. z Press the n button to restore the menu screen.
Erasing Images Erase. z If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. z Follow Step 2 on p. 132 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images. Y P O z Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 130 to choose images. Erase. z Press the p button to choose [Erase], C then press the m button. Choosing All Images Choose [All Images]. z Follow Step 2 on p.
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 121). Choose [Favorites]. z Press the n button to choose [Favorites] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. X will appear on the screen. z Press the m button again to untag the image. disappears.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in filtered playback (p. 121) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 124), “Protecting Images” (p. 128), “Erasing Images” (p. 132), “Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)” (p. 152) Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot. : Images with detected faces, or images shot in I.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. z Follow Step 2 on p. 135 to choose [Select], then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image. Choose a category. z Press the op buttons to choose a category, then press the m button. will appear on the screen. z Press the m button again to deselect the image. will disappear. z To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. z Follow Step 2 on p. 135 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images. z Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 130 to choose images. Choose a category. z Press the p button to choose an item, then press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a category. Complete the setting. Y P O z Press the p button to choose [Select], then press the m button.
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose [Rotate]. z Press the n button to choose [Rotate] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Rotate the image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image. z The image will rotate 90° with each press of the m button. z Press the n button to restore the Y P O menu screen. • Movies with an image quality setting of or cannot be rotated. • Images cannot be rotated (p. 172) if [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off].
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. z Press the n button to choose [Resize] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Choose an image size. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X [Save new image?] will appear on the screen. C Y P O Save the new image.
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. z Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Trimming Area Adjust the trimming area. X A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed.
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 81 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. z Press the n button to choose [My Colors] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to Y P O choose an option, then press the m button.
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose from 4 levels of correction, and save the image as a new file. Choose [i-Contrast]. z Press the n button to choose [i- Contrast] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. z Press the n button to choose [Red- Eye Correction] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image. Correct the image. z Press the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion.
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9 Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers C Y P O • This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer. Please also refer to the Printer User Guide.
Printing Images Easy Print You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. z Open the cover and insert the cable’s small plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. z Insert the cable’s large plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer.
Printing Images Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image. Print images. z Press the c button. X Printing will start. z If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. z After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. Y P O • Refer to p. 214 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately).
Printing Images Default Date File No. Both Off Default Follows the printer’s settings. Prints the date. Prints the file number. Prints both the date and file number. — Follows the printer’s settings. Off — On Uses shooting information to optimize print settings. Red-Eye1 Corrects red-eye. No. of Copies Choose the number of copies. Trimming — Choose the area for printing (p. 148). Paper Settings — Sets the paper size and layout (p. 149).
Printing Images • You may not be able to trim images depending on the aspect ratio, or if they are too small. • Trimming photos with embedded dates may not show the dates properly. Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 147 to choose [Paper Settings], then press the m button. Choose a paper size. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. C Y P O Choose the paper type.
Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Follows the printer’s settings. Bordered Prints with a border. Borderless Prints without a border. N-up Selects how many copies of an image are printed on a sheet. ID Photo Prints ID photos. Only images with a recording pixel setting of L and an aspect ratio of 4:3 can be chosen. Fixed Size Choose the print size. Choose from 3.5 x 5 in., postcard and wide sized prints. Printing ID Photos Choose [ID Photo]. z Follow Steps 1 – 4 on p.
Printing Images Printing Movies Connect the camera to the printer. z Follow Steps 1 – 5 on p. 146 to choose a movie. z Press the qr buttons to choose c, then press the m button to display the screen on the left. Choose a printing method. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose , then press the qr buttons to choose a printing method. Print images. Y P O Printing Options for Movies Single Prints currently displayed scene as a still image.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed as a batch (p. 156) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Movies cannot be chosen. Choosing Images for Printing with the c Button You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback by pressing the c button.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all images chosen for printing. Choose [Print Settings]. z Press the n button to choose [Print Settings] in the 2 tab, then press the m button. Choose a setting. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a menu item, then press the qr buttons to choose an option. z Press the n button to complete the setting and restore the menu screen. Standard Print Type Date File No.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. z Press the n button to choose [Select Images & Qty.] in the 2 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. X You will be able to set the number of print copies. z If you choose images in [Index], appears on the screen. Press the m button again to deselect the image. will disappear. Y P O Set the number of prints.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Select Range Choose [Select Range]. z Follow Step 1 on p. 154 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images. z Follow Steps 2 – 3 on p. 130 to choose images. Make print settings. z Press the op buttons to choose [Order], then press the m button. Set All Images to Print Once Y P O Choose [Select All Images]. z Follow Step 1 on p. 154 to choose [Select C All Images], then press the m button. Make print settings.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Printing chosen images (DPOF) • When there are images added to the print list (pp. 152 – 155), the screen on the left will appear when you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. Press the op buttons to choose [Print now], then press the m button to easily print images added to the print list. • If you stop the printer during printing and start again, it will start from the next print.
10 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions in the 3 tab (p. 43). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. z Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a menu item. z Press the qr buttons to choose an option. 1 Preset sounds (cannot be modified) 2 Preset sounds You can use the included software to change the sounds (p. 2).
Changing Camera Settings Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, the continuous shooting speed slows down, or recording suddenly stops while shooting a movie. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Choose [Low Level Format]. z Choose [Format], then press the m button.
Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. z Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option. No start-up image 1 Preset images (cannot be modified) 2 Preset images You can set recorded images, and use the included software to change the images. Y P O Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button.
Changing Camera Settings Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 – 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images. You can change the file number assignment.
Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. z Choose [Create Folder], then press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. z Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 28).
Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 48). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. z Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Display Off], then press the qr buttons to choose a time. z In order to save battery power, you should choose less than [1 min.].
Changing Camera Settings Choose the world time zone. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [ World], then press the n button. X will appear on the shooting screen (p. 191). If you change the date or time in the setting (p. 21), your [ time and date will automatically change. Home] Changing the Displayed Units You can change the units that display in the MF indicator (p. 93) and zoom bar (p. 25) from m/cm to ft/in.
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 43). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this section in modes other than G, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 200 – 203). Switching the Focus Setting The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when you do not press the shutter button. However, you can set it so that the camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Flash Timing You can change the timing of the flash and shutter. z Choose [Flash Control], then press the m button. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Shutter Sync.], then press the qr buttons to choose a setting. 1st-curtain The flash fires right after the shutter opens. 2nd-curtain The flash fires right before the shutter closes.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. z Choose [Review Info], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Off Displays the image only. Detailed Displays detailed information (p. 194). The area inside the AF frame is magnified, allowing you to check Focus Check the focus. The procedure is the same as in “Checking the Focus” (p. 123).
Changing Shooting Function Settings Shooting Info Displays shooting information (p. 191). Grid Lines A grid overlays the screen. Histogram A histogram (p. 41) appears in Shooting modes G, M, B and D. If you press the shutter button halfway and return to the shooting screen from the custom display settings screen, the settings will not be saved. • Gray items can also be set, however, they may not appear depending on the Shooting mode. • Grid lines will not be recorded on the image.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the Powered IS Function Powered IS reduces subtle camera shake when shooting movies at max. telephoto. However, when shooting while walking, or during long panning shots, you should set Powered IS to [Off], as it may cause unexpected results in these situations. z Choose [IS Settings], then press the m button. z Press the op buttons to choose [Powered IS], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
Changing Shooting Function Settings Registering Functions to the Button z Choose [Set Shortcut button], then press the m button. z Press the opqr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose the functions to register, then press the m button. z Press the button to call up the registered function. • Choose if you want to return the button to default settings. • When this symbol is shown on the bottom right of an icon, the function cannot be used in the current Shooting mode or function setting.
Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu) You can register up to 5 items from commonly used shooting menus to the tab, letting you quickly access these items from a single screen. Choose [My Menu settings]. z Choose [My Menu settings] in the tab, then press the m button. Choose the menu items to register. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Select items], then press the m button.
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 43). Turning Off the Auto Rotate Function When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. You can turn off this function. z Select [Auto Rotate], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. • Images cannot be rotated (p. 138) if you have set [Auto Rotate] to [Off]. Rotated images will also appear in their original orientation.
11 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the accessories and Eye-Fi cards (both sold separately) (p. 212), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.
Viewing Images on a TV Using the separately sold Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (p. 213), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. z Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal. Yellow Yellow White Red Red White z Insert the cable plug fully into the video input terminals as shown in the illustration. Turn on the TV and switch it to the input the cable is connected to.
Viewing Images on a TV Shooting Using a TV as the Display You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 174). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. TV display is not available when using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to an HD TV. Using the HDMI Cable (Sold Separately) with an HD TV Using the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 (p.
Viewing Images on a TV Using a TV Remote to Control the Camera When you connect the camera to an HDMI CEC compatible TV, you can use the TV’s remote control to operate the camera and play back images or view slideshows. You may need to make settings on some TVs. For details, refer to the user guide supplied with the TV. Choose [Ctrl via HDMI]. z Press the n button to choose [Ctrl via HDMI] in the 3 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Enable]. Connect the camera to the TV. z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p.
Viewing Images on a TV Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV . Return Closes the menu. Group playback Displays groups of High-speed Burst HQ images (only appears when grouped images are chosen). Play movie Plays a movie (only appears when a movie is chosen). Slideshow Plays back images automatically. During playback, you can press the remote control’s qr buttons to switch images. Index playback l Change display Displays images in an index. Changes the screen display (p. 40).
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera. Plug the cord into the coupler. z Fully insert the plug into the coupler. Terminals Insert the coupler. z Follow Step 2 on p. 17 to open the cover, then insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click. C Y P O z Close the cover ( ) making sure the coupler cable fits into the coupler cable port ( ).
Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately) Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera. Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately) When shooting a backlit, wide-angle photo without using a flash, attach Lens Hood LH-DC60 (sold separately) to reduce the amount of extraneous light entering the lens. Attach the hood.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) You can make your flash photography even better with the use of a Speedlite EX series flash (sold separately, p. 212). With Speedlite 320EX (sold separately), you can use the LED light to shoot movies. • When a Speedlite EX series flash is mounted, you cannot set the built-in flash. • Using a non-Canon brand flash (particularly a high-voltage flash) or flash accessories may inhibit normal operation or damage the camera.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Speedlite 580EX II/430EX II/320EX/270EX II/ 270EX These flashes enable you to shoot scenes brightly and allow for a wider range of flash photography to suit your purposes. Attach the flash to the hot shoe. Turn the flash on, then turn the camera on. X A red h appears on the screen (or the viewfinder). X When the flash is charged, its pilot lamp will light. Set the camera to G, M, B or D mode. Y P O Set the white balance to h (p. 80).
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) What if... • What if you cannot perform the operations in Steps 4 and 5? Set the camera to G, M, B or D mode. • What if you cannot adjust settings for the built-in flash? When a Speedlite EX series flash is mounted, the setting screen for the built-in flash will not appear, and you will not be able to adjust settings.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Configuring the Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) You can set the following options when in G, M, B and D modes. In other modes, only [Red-Eye Corr.] and [Red-Eye Lamp] can be set (the flash adjusts and fires automatically). Item Flash Mode Flash Exp.Comp*3 Flash Output*4 Shutter Sync. Slow Synchro Wireless Func.*6 Red-Eye Corr.
Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 16). When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service. Image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card.
Using an Eye-Fi Card Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status. Choose [Connection info]. z Press the n button to choose [Eye-Fi Settings] in the 3 tab, then press the m button. z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Connection info], then press the m button. X The connection info screen will appear. Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer You can set the card to disable Eye-Fi transfer. Y P O Choose [Disable] in [Eye-Fi trans.].
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 You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. • • • • Confirm that the battery is the correct type, and is not depleted (p. 15). Confirm that the battery is properly inserted (p. 17). Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 17).
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 24). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 207). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 165). • Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set. • Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 86, 91). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus.
Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 159). Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” and “Shooting Menu” (pp. 196 – 203). Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops.
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen If error messages appear on the screen, try one of the following solutions. No memory card • The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card in the correct direction (p. 17). Memory card locked • The SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card or Eye-Fi card’s write protect tab is set to “LOCK”. Unlock the write protect tab (p. 17). Cannot record! • You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card.
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen • Movies cannot be magnified (p. 125), played back in Smart Shuffle (p. 127), edited (pp. 139 – 143), added to a print list (p. 152), or registered to the start-up screen (p. 160). Invalid selection range • When choosing the selection range (pp. 130, 133, 137, 155), you tried to choose a starting image that was after the last image or you tried to choose an ending image that was before the starting image.
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) The same information will display on the viewfinder. Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 80) My Colors (p. 81) AEB Shooting (p. 97), Focus Bracketing (p. 92) Drive Mode (p. 83) Eye-Fi Connection Status (p. 184) Metering Method (p. 95) Histogram (p. 41) Still Image Compression (p. 56), Recording Pixels (p. 56) Recordable Shots (p. 57) Self-Timer (pp. 53, 54) Movie Recording Pixels (p.
Information Displayed on the Screen * : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjusts settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you can hold the camera in either orientation and it will automatically rotate images for correct viewing. This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down.
Information Displayed on the Screen IS Mode Icons Automatically sets the optimal image stabilization for the scene (Intelligent IS) and displays the following icons when in A mode Reduces camera shake when shooting still images. Reduces camera shake when shooting movies, including strong camera shake that occurs when shooting movies while walking (Dynamic Mode). Reduces camera shake when panning while shooting*. Reduces subtle camera shake when shooting movies at max. telephoto (Powered IS).
Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Movies (pp. 30, 32) Highspeed Burst HQ (p. 74), Print List (p. 152) My Category (p. 135) Shooting Mode (p. 196) ISO Speed (p. 81), Playback Speed (p. 110) Exposure Compensation Amount (p. 78), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 115) White Balance (p. 80) Histogram (p. 41) Group Playback (p. 125), Image Editing (pp. 139 – 143) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 56) / Recording Pixels (pp.
Information Displayed on the Screen Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 32) Exit Play Slow Motion (You can use the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Skip Backward* (Continues to skip backward if you hold down the m button.) Previous Frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next Frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Skip Forward* (Continues to skip forward if you hold down the m button.) * c Edit (p.
Functions and Menu Lists Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Modes D B M G A Function Exposure Compensation (p. 78) ISO Speed (p. 81) Self-Timer (p. 53) Self-Timer Settings (p. 54) Flash (pp.
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Functions and Menu Lists FUNC. Menu Shooting Modes D B M G A Function *2 White Balance (p. 80) h *3 My Colors (p. 81) *3 *4 Bracketing (pp. 92, 97) Drive Mode (p. 83) W *5 Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 98) Flash Output Settings (p. 105) Metering Method (p. 95) Still Image Aspect Ratio (p. 55) Recording Pixels (p. 56) Compression Ratio (p. 56) Movie Quality (p.
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Functions and Menu Lists 4 Shooting Menu Shooting Modes D B M G A Function AF Frame (p. 86) Digital Zoom (pp. 50, 85) AF-Point Zoom (p. 90) Servo AF (p. 91) Continuous AF (p. 165) AF-assist Beam (p. 165) MF-Point Zoom (p. 93) Safety MF (p. 93) Flash Control (pp. 98, 99, 105, 166) i-Contrast (p. 79) Hg Lamp Corr. (p. 58) *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *2 Face Detect*1 Tracking AF *2 *2 FlexiZone/Center*4 Standard *2 Off *2 Digital Tele-converter (1.5x/2.
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Functions and Menu Lists Shooting Modes D B M G A Function Center AF Point On Safety Shift (p. 103) Off Movie Audio (pp. 115, 116) Mic Level/Level/Wind Filter Review (p. 166) Off / 2 - 10 sec. / Hold Off Review Info (p. 167) Detailed/Focus Check On Blink Detection (p. 100) Off Spot AE Point (p. 95) Custom Display (p. 167) Shooting Info/Grid Lines/ Histogram Reverse Disp. (p. 19) On Off IS Settings (pp. 168, 169) Display Area (p. 51) Date Stamp (p. 52) C Set Shortcut button (p.
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Functions and Menu Lists 3 Set up Menu Item Content Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 44 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 44 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 158 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 158 LCD Brightness Sets screen brightness (5 levels). p. 45 Start-up Image Add an image as a start-up image. p. 160 Format Formats memory card, erasing all data File Numbering Continuous*/Auto Reset pp. 23, 159 p. 161 Create Folder Monthly*/Daily p.
Functions and Menu Lists 1 Playback Menu Item Content Ref. Page Movie Digest Playback Plays back movies made in Movie Digest mode. p. 121 Smart Shuffle p. 127 Starts Smart Shuffle. Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 124 Erase Erases images (Select, Select Range, All Images). p. 132 Protect Protects images (Select, Select Range, All Images). p. 128 Rotate Rotates images. p. 138 Favorites Tags or untags images as favorites. p.
Handling Precautions • This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts. • Never place the camera close to magnets, motors or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. • If water droplets or dirt become stuck on the camera or screen, wipe with a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Do not rub or apply force.
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels ..................Approx. 12.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length ...................................4.3 (W) – 150.5 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent : 24 (W) – 840 (T) mm) Zoom Magnification.........................35x Focusing Range ..............................0 cm (0 in.) – infinity (W), 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) – infinity (T) • Macro 0 – 50 cm (W) (0 in. – 1.6 ft. (W)) Image Stabilizer (IS) System ...............Lens-shift type Imaging Processor ...................
Specifications Flash Modes ............................................. Auto, on, Slow Synchro, off Hot Shoe ......................................... Available Range ............................................. 50 cm – 7.0 m (W), 1.4 – 3.0 m (T) (1.6 – 23 ft. (W), 4.6 – 9.8 ft. (T)) Shooting Modes ..................................
Specifications Recording Pixels Still Images......................................[16:9] Large: 4000 x 2248, Medium 1: 2816 x 1584, Medium 2: 1920 x 1080, Small: 640 x 360 [3:2] Large: 4000 x 2664, Medium 1: 2816 x 1880, Medium 2: 1600 x 1064, Small: 640 x 424 [4:3] Large: 4000 x 3000, Medium 1: 2816 x 2112, Medium 2: 1600 x 1200, Small: 640 x 480 [1:1] Large: 2992 x 2992, Medium 1: 2112 x 2112, Medium 2: 1200 x 1200, Small: 480 x 480 Movies .............................................
Specifications Battery Pack NB-10L Type .................................................... Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Nominal Voltage .................................. 7.4 V DC Nominal Capacity ................................ 920 mAh Charge Cycles..................................... Approx. 300 times Operating Temperatures ..................... 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimensions.......................................... 32.5 x 45.4 x 15.1 mm (1.28 x 1.79 x 0.59 in.) Weight ......................
Accessories Supplied with Camera DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery Pack NB-10L with Terminal Cover* Neck Strap NS-DC11 Battery Charger CB-2LC/CB-2LCE* Lens Cap Case for Hot Shoe Cap (includes hot shoe cap) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* Y P O * Also available for purchase separately.
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Pack NB-10L z Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Battery Charger CB-2LC/CB-2LCE z A charger for charging Battery Pack NB10L. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80 z This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer.
Separately Sold Accessories Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 z This allows the wireless control of slave (remote) Speedlite flashes (except the Speedlite 220EX and 270EX). Other Accessories Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST z Use this cable to connect to a TV for shooting and viewing images. HDMI Cable HTC-100 z Use this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI terminal on a high-definition TV set.
Separately Sold Accessories Printers SELPHY Series PIXMA Series Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers z By connecting your camera to a Canonbrand PictBridge compliant printer, you can print your images without having to use a computer. For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories.
Index A AC Adapter Kit................................. 178, 212 Accessories ......................................... 2, 212 AEB Mode ................................................. 97 AE Lock ............................................. 96, 115 AF Frames..................................... 26, 86, 88 AF J Focus AF Lock ..................................................... 91 AF-Point Zoom .......................................... 90 Aspect Ratio ..............................................
Index AF Frames.................................... 26, 86 AF Lock .............................................. 91 AF-Point Zoom ................................... 90 Face Select......................................... 94 Servo AF............................................. 91 Focus Bracketing....................................... 92 Focus Check ........................................... 123 Focusing Range Macro.................................................. 84 Manual Focus .......................
Index R Super Vivid (Shooting Mode).....................64 Recording Pixels (Image Size) .................. 56 Red-Eye Correction ........................... 99, 143 Resizing (Making Images Smaller).......... 139 Rotate ...................................................... 138 S SCN (Shooting Mode) ............................... 61 Screen Display Language ............................... 22 Information Display ................... 191, 194 Menu J FUNC. Menu, Menu Switching the Display...................
FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1680 systems) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details. Battery Charger CB-2LC IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet, if needed.
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