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- Page 1 Camera User Guide ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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Page 2: Checking The Package Contents
A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Battery Pack NB-6L (with Terminal Cover) Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty Solution Disk Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Wrist Strap WS-DC7 “Canon Customer Card Support” Leaflet... -
Page 3: Read This First
This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera. -
Page 4: What Do You Want To Do
What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ...24 ● Shoot to match special conditions...54 – 56 Take good people shots Portraits At night (p. 54) (p. 54) Shoot various other scenes ’... - Page 5 View ● Look at my pictures ...27 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow)...111 ● Look at my pictures on a TV ...115, 116 ● Look at my pictures on a computer ...33 ● Quickly search pictures ...108, 109 ● Erase pictures ...28, 121 ●...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ...2 Read This First ...3 What Do You Want to Do? ...4 Conventions Used in This Guide ...8 Safety Precautions...9... - Page 7 Changing the ISO Speed ... 75 Adjusting the White Balance ... 76 Continuous Shooting... 77 Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) ... 78 Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer ... 79 Customizing the Self-Timer... 80 Shooting Using a TV ... 81 Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock...
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Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in This Guide 9. Customizing Camera Settings... 141 Changing Camera Settings...142 Changing Shooting Function Settings ...148 Changing Playback Function Settings ...152 10.Useful Information ... 153 Using Household Power ...154 Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. •... -
Page 9: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. •... - Page 10 If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.
- Page 11 • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
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Page 13: Getting Started
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 how to transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •... -
Page 14: Charging The Battery
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. CB-2LY CB-2LYE To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously. -
Page 15: Battery Charge Indicator
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. •... -
Page 16: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) • SD memory cards (2 GB and less) • SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* • SDXC memory cards (more than 32 GB) • MultiMediaCards • MMCplus memory cards •... -
Page 17: Insert The Memory Card
Terminals Terminals What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images. -
Page 18: Removing The Battery And Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card Number of Shots • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the subject and the memory card used. -
Page 19: Setting The Date And Time
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. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. -
Page 20: Changing The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed. -
Page 21: Setting The Display Language
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2. -
Page 22: Formatting Memory Cards
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. -
Page 23: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot. Does the length of the shutter sound change? • Since the time required to shoot differs according to the scene you want to take, the length of the shutter sound may change. -
Page 24: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
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. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. -
Page 25: Scene Icons
AF Frames Scene Icons The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color. Background Bright Subject People When Moving Non-Human Subjects/ Landscapes Close Subjects Icon Background Gray Color... - Page 26 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if... • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range.
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Page 27: Viewing Images
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. Enter Playback mode. ∆ Press the 1 button. ... -
Page 28: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. ∆ Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. -
Page 29: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. The audio will record in stereo. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. - Page 30 Shooting Movies Elapsed Time Microphones Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card Shooting Time • Shooting times are based on default settings. • Maximum clip length is approx. 10 minutes. • Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards.
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Page 31: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Movie Control Panel Enter Playback mode. ∆ Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the –... - Page 32 Viewing Movies What if you can’t 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.
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Page 33: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. System Requirements Windows Windows 7... -
Page 34: Install The Software
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. ∆ Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. -
Page 35: Turn On The Camera
Turn on the camera. ∆ Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ∆ Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. ∆ If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. -
Page 36: Transfer And View Images
Click on the task bar. • In the screen that appears, click the • Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow], then click [OK]. • Double click Transfer and View Images You can transfer images without installing the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer. -
Page 37: Accessories
(with Terminal Cover) CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Compact Photo Printers Inkjet Printers (SELPHY series) (PIXMA series) TV/Video HDMI Cable HTC-100 High-Definition TV... -
Page 38: Separately Sold Accessories
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 CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. Using Accessories Abroad The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 –... -
Page 39: Other Accessories
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). -
Page 41: Learning More
Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. -
Page 42: Components Guide
Components Guide Lamp (pp. 59 – 61, 68,148) Microphone (p. 30) Lens Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 24, 29, 65) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 108, 114) Shutter Button (p. 23) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode. -
Page 43: Control Dial
Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44, 162, 163) Indicator (p. 45) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 31, 107) HDMI Terminal (p. 116) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) (p. 115) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 35, 134) n Button (p. 47) Control Dial b Exposure Compensation (p. 71) / o Button e (Macro) (p. -
Page 44: Screen Display
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the p button. Refer to pp. 162 –163 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display Playback No Information Simple Information Display You can also switch the display by pressing the p button while the image displays shortly after shooting. -
Page 45: Indicator
Screen Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different. -
Page 46: Func. Menu - Basic Operations
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the ø menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the mode (p. 164). You can also use the ø menu in Playback mode. Available Options Menu Items Display the ø... -
Page 47: Menu - Basic Operations
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available menu items differ depending on the mode (p. 166). Display the menu. ∆... -
Page 48: Changing The Sound Settings
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. ∆ Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. ∆ Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the –... -
Page 49: Changing The Screen Brightness
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu Using the p Button • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab. When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab, you •... -
Page 50: Returning The Camera To Default Settings
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? The [Date/Time] (p. 19) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 21), [Video System] •... -
Page 51: Low Level Memory Card Formatting
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Performing a low-level format on (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before performing a low-level format on the memory card. -
Page 52: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) • Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting, since all recorded data are erased. • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem. -
Page 53: Shooting In Special Conditions And Commonly Used Functions
Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer. • When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. -
Page 54: Shooting In Various Conditions
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the mode switch to 4 (p. 42). Choose the Shooting mode. ∆ After pressing the m button, press the op buttons or turn the –... - Page 55 Shooting in Various Conditions V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ∆ Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. ’ Take indoor shots (Indoor) ∆ Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors. Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light) ∆...
- Page 56 Shooting in Various Conditions In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, if you attach the camera to a tripod, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 151). In F, V or ’...
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Page 57: Adding Effects And Shooting
Adding Effects and Shooting You can add various effects to images when shooting. Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the shooting conditions, try taking some test shots first. - Page 58 Adding Effects and Shooting Take Shots that Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. •...
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Page 59: Detecting A Smile And Shooting
Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot three times, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. What if a smile is not detected? Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth enough to show some teeth when smiling. -
Page 60: Using The Wink Self-Timer
Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot three times approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. What if a wink is not detected? • Wink a bit slowly. •... -
Page 61: Using The Face Self-Timer
Changing the number of shots In the screen that appears in Step 1, press the op buttons to change the number of shots and press the n button to make the setting. • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. •... - Page 62 Using the Face Self-Timer Changing the number of shots In the screen that appears in Step 1, press the op buttons to change the number of shots and press the n button to make the setting. Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later.
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Page 63: High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-Speed Burst)
High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst) You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 8.4 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. Recording pixels are fixed to • Focus, exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. •... -
Page 64: Turning The Flash Off
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing screen. -
Page 65: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 15x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 73) and the zoom factor used. - Page 66 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.4x or 2.3x. 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. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of recording pixel (p.
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Page 67: Inserting The Date And Time
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19). You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have an embedded date and time as follows.However, if you do this for images with an embedded date and time, the date and time will be printed twice. -
Page 68: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 80). Choose Ò. -
Page 69: Choosing Settings Yourself
Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is • in G mode. -
Page 70: Shooting In Program Ae
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange? If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are shown in orange. -
Page 71: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2. Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle, the flash range is approximately 30 cm –... -
Page 72: Changing The Focus Range (Macro/Infinity)
Changing the Focus Range (Macro/Infinity) When it is difficult to focus because your shot contains subjects that are both near and far, you can change the focus range (the distance range from your subject) to focus more reliably. Shooting Range 3 –... -
Page 73: Changing The Recording Pixel
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from six recording pixels (image size) settings. If you choose Converter (p. 66). Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image quality): (Fine), (Normal). - Page 74 (Small) 0.3M/640×480 (Widescreen) 3648×2048 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Approximate Values for Paper Size A4, Letter size 5" x 7" Postcard size 3.5"...
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Page 75: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting Cloudy, Twilight High Nightscapes, Dark interiors Changing the ISO speed • Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions. -
Page 76: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions. Day Light Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting Cloudy Cloudy, shady, twilight conditions Tungsten... -
Page 77: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 3.7 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 68, 79, 80). • Continuous shooting speed increases in •... -
Page 78: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker Skin Tone Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red Custom Color... -
Page 79: Shooting Using The Two Second Self-Timer
Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after the shutter button is pressed, avoiding any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. -
Page 80: Customizing The Self-Timer
Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? • Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. •... -
Page 81: Shooting Using A Tv
Shooting Using a TV You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 115). • 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 a high-definition TV. -
Page 83: Getting More Out Of Your Camera
Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to 4 and the camera is •... -
Page 84: Changing The Af Frame Mode
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions you want to shoot. Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( •... -
Page 85: Magnifying The Focal Point
You can reduce the AF frame size Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, then choose the [AF Frame Size] • menu item and [Small] option. • The setting is configured to [Normal] when the Digital Zoom (p. 65) or Digital Tele-converter (p. -
Page 86: Shooting With The Af Lock
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. Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. -
Page 87: Changing The Metering Method
• The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. • 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. •... -
Page 88: Shooting With The Ae Lock
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” Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock, you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”. -
Page 89: Shooting With Slow Synchro
Shooting with Slow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach. -
Page 90: Setting The Shutter Speed
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”. Available Shutter Speeds 15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000... -
Page 91: Setting The Aperture Value
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. -
Page 92: Correcting The Brightness And Shooting (I-Contrast)
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting. -
Page 93: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. 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 correct recorded images (p. 132). If you press the r button and immediately press the n button, the •... -
Page 94: Checking For Shut Eyes
Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. or $ mode, when the number of shots is set to two or more shots, • this function is only available for the last image shot. Not available in W mode. -
Page 95: Changing The Color And Shooting
Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. - Page 96 Changing the Color and Shooting Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. ∆ Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 54 to choose Y. Press the n button for more than one second.
- Page 97 • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse. Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the range of colors to be swapped. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the – dial to adjust the range of colors affected.
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Page 98: Shooting Stitch Assist Images
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. This function is not available when a TV is used as the monitor (p. 81). Choose x or v. -
Page 99: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies
Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter provides more advanced information than the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections of Chapter 1. This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E. • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before playing back or editing •... -
Page 100: Changing The Movie Mode
Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between four Movie modes. Standard Super Slow Motion Movie > Color Accent Color Swap Under some conditions, colors may not turn out as expected in > and z modes. Enter E mode. ∆ Set the mode switch to E (p. -
Page 101: Shoot Fast Moving Subjects And Play Them Back In Slow Motion
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies You can shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion. The maximum clip length you can record is approximately 30 seconds long, which will take approximately 4 minutes to play back in slow motion. The movies will be recorded at frame rate of 240 frames/second). -
Page 102: Changing The Image Quality
320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames/sec. Estimated Shooting Time Image Quality • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches approximately 10 minutes when shooting in approximately 1 hour when shooting in •... -
Page 103: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ∆ Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ∆ After releasing the shutter button, press the o button to lock the exposure. -
Page 104: Other Shooting Functions
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images , > or z. when in • Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) (p. -
Page 105: Editing
Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 31) Exit Playback Slow Motion Playback (you can use the qr buttons to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Display the first frame Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame Edit (p. -
Page 106: Save The Edited Movie
Editing • 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. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved. -
Page 107: Using Various Playback And Editing Functions
Using Various Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. 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, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera. -
Page 108: Quickly Searching Images
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at a time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. Images will display in an index. ∆ Move the zoom lever toward g to increase the number of images. -
Page 109: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback
Searching Images Using the Control Dial Turn the control dial to quickly search images. You can also jump by the shooting date (Scroll Display). To turn off this effect, press the n button, then choose [Scroll Display] in the 1 tab and choose [Off]. Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. - Page 110 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Search filters Favorites Shot Date My Category File Type What if you can’t choose a filter? Filters that do not contain any images cannot be chosen. Filtered Playback You can filter images during a slideshow (p. 111) so that only certain images will play back.
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Page 111: Viewing Slideshows
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. If you press the qr buttons or turn the – dial during playback, the • image will switch. If you keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast- forward through images. -
Page 112: Changing The Settings
Viewing Slideshows Changing the Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from six transition effects when switching between images. You cannot change [Play Time] if [Bubble] is chosen in [Effect]. Choose [Slideshow]. -
Page 113: Checking The Focus
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the p button, and switch to the focus check display (p. 44). ... -
Page 114: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area Pressing the n button while magnifying images restores Single Image Playback. Changing Image Transitions You can choose from three transition effects when switching between images in Single Image Playback. Move the zoom lever toward k. ∆... -
Page 115: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied stereo AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. White Yellow Yellow White What if the images don’t properly display on the TV? Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system. -
Page 116: Viewing Images On A High-Definition Tv
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. Operation sounds will not play when connected to a high-definition TV. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. -
Page 117: Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle)
Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) The camera will choose four images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will choose four more images letting you enjoy the playing back of images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes. -
Page 118: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 28, 121). If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 51), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection first. -
Page 119: Choosing Images Individually
Choosing Images Individually Select Range Choose [Select]. ∆ Follow Step 2 on p. 118 to choose [Select] and press the m button. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the – dial to choose the image and press the m button. ... -
Page 120: Protect Images
Protecting Images Choose images with the – You can also choose the first or last image by turning the – dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Choose All Images ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the – dial to choose the image and press the m button. -
Page 121: Erasing Images
You can unlock the images you protected if you choose [Unlock] in Step 4, while in [Select Range], or Step 2 while in [All Images]. Erasing Images You can select images to erase. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 118) cannot be erased. - Page 122 Erasing Images Select Range Choose All Images ∆ Pressing the m button once more deselects the image, and will disappear. ∆ To choose multiple images, repeat the above operation. Press the n button. Erase the image. ∆ Press the qr buttons or turn the – dial to choose [OK] and press the m button.
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Page 123: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 109) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • Viewing Slideshows (p. 111), Protecting Images (p. 118), Erasing All Images (p. -
Page 124: Using The Menu
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Using the Menu Choosing Images Individually Choose [My Category]. ∆ Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [My Category], and press the m button. Choose a selection method. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the – dial to choose a selection method, and press the m button. -
Page 125: Tagging Images As Favorites
Select Range If you choose [Deselect] in Step 2, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category. 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. - Page 126 Tagging Images as Favorites Using the Menu If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites. Choose [Favorites]. ∆ Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Favorites], then press the m button.
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Page 127: Rotating Images
Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Using the Menu Movies with a resolution of Choose \. ∆ Press the m button to choose \ in the ø menu, then press the m button again. -
Page 128: Resizing Images
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. • You cannot resize an image to a larger size. • Images recorded at a pixel setting of 3 cannot be edited. Choose [Resize]. -
Page 129: Trimming
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Trimming Area Trimming Area Display Recorded pixels after trimming Choose [Trimming]. ∆ Press the n button, choose the 1 tab and [Trimming], then press the m button. -
Page 130: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function • Images recorded at a pixel setting of resized as cannot be edited. • The width and height ratio of an image that can be changed is fixed at 4:3 (for a vertical image 3:4). •... -
Page 131: Correcting The Brightness (I-Contrast)
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. -
Page 132: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. • Some images may not be properly corrected. • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. •... -
Page 133: Printing
Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge capable printer (sold separately, p. 39). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers SELPHY series PIXMA series... -
Page 134: Printing Images
Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ∆ Open the cover, and insert the cable's smaller plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. - Page 135 • Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 39 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. Index printing is not available with the CP710/CP510/CP500/CP400/CP330/ CP300/CP220/CP200 printers (p. 138). Print images. ∆ Press the m button to choose 2 in the ø...
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Page 136: Printing From The Print List (Dpof)
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback by using the ø menu. You can print from a print list simply by connecting your camera and printer. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. -
Page 137: Print Added Images
Print Added Images The following examples use the Canon SELPHY series printers. Number of copies to print Printing from the Print List (DPOF) Connect the camera to the printer. ∆ Follow Steps 1 – 4 on p. 134. Print images. -
Page 138: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)
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 together or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. -
Page 139: Choosing The Number Of Copies
• With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p. 20). Choosing the Number of Copies Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose [Select Images &... - Page 140 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Select Range Set All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections Choose [Select Range]. ∆ In Step 1 on p. 139, choose [Select Range] and then press the m button. ∆ Choose images according to Steps 2 and 3 on pp.
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Page 141: Customizing Camera Settings
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. -
Page 142: Changing Camera Settings
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47). Change Sounds You can change each of the camera's operation sounds. Even if you change the shutter sound, the shutter sound used for High- speed Burst (p. - Page 143 Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up image that appears on the screen when you turn on the camera. Setting a Recorded Image as the Start-up Screen Image When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register sounds and images.
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Page 144: Creating Folders By Shooting Date
Changing Camera Settings 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. •... -
Page 145: Changing The Lens Retract Time
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. 27). If you want the lens to retract immediately when you press the 1 button, set the retract time to [0 sec.]. Turning Off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. -
Page 146: Setting The Screen Shut-Off Time
Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 52). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting. - Page 147 If you change the date or time in the time and date will automatically change. Changing Camera Settings Set the world time zone. ∆ Press the op buttons or turn the – dial World], then press the m to choose [ button.
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Page 148: Changing Shooting Function Settings
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode switch to 4 and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 47). 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. -
Page 149: Changing The Image Display Time Right After Shooting
Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting. Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. Changing Shooting Function Settings ∆... -
Page 150: Displaying The Overlay
Changing Shooting Function Settings Displaying the Overlay You can display gridlines for vertical and horizontal guidance, or a 3:2 guide to confirm the printable area for postcard size prints. • mode, you cannot set [3:2 Guide] or [Both]. • Grid Lines will not be recorded on the image. •... - Page 151 Changing the IS-Mode Settings • If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. You should set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is attached to a tripod. • When using [Panning], hold the camera horizontally to shoot. Image stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically.
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Page 152: Changing Playback Function Settings
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 47). Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback ∆ Choose [Resume], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Resumes with the image last Last seen viewed. -
Page 153: Useful Information
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Page 154: Using Household Power
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Terminals Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera. -
Page 155: Using An Eye-Fi Card
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. -
Page 156: Checking Connection Information
Using an Eye-Fi Card Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card's access point SSID, or connection status. Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer You can set the card to disable Eye-Fi transfer. What if [Eye-Fi Settings] does not appear? [Eye-Fi Settings] will only appear when the Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. If the Eye-Fi card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to check the card's connection status, or disable Eye-Fi card transmission when the tab is in the locked position. -
Page 157: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. - Page 158 Troubleshooting Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus. • If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the subject and push the shutter button halfway, or repeatedly push the shutter button halfway, the frame will appear and the camera will focus.
- Page 159 Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops. • Format the memory card in the camera, or use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds. Even when the shooting time does not display properly, the recorded video will be the length that it was actually shot (pp.
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Page 160: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen
Memory card error (p. 51) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 17). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 24, 53, 69, 83) or edit images (pp. - Page 161 Check the image in Playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. List of Messages That Appear on the Screen...
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Page 162: Information Displayed On The Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation White Balance (p. 76) My Colors (p. 78) i-Contrast (p. 92) Drive Mode (p. 77) Camera Shake Warning (p. 157) Metering Methods (p. 87) Compression (Image Quality) pp. - Page 163 Playback (Detailed Information Display) Print List (p. 136) My Category (p. 123) Shooting Mode (p. 42) ISO Speed (p. 75) ND Filter (p. 26) White Balance (p. 76) Histogram (p. 45) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 73) / (Movies) (p. 102) Recording Pixels (p.
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Page 164: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (p. 71) AE Lock /Exposure Shift (p. 103) AE Lock (p. 88)/FE Lock (p. 88) Flash (pp. 64, 71, 89) Focus Range (p. 72) AF Lock (p. 86) Light Metering (p. 87) My Colors (p. - Page 165 ’ — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
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Page 166: Menus
Menus 4 Shooting Menu Function AF Frame (p. 84) AF Frame Size (p. 85) Digital Zoom (p. 65) AF-Point Zoom (p. 85) Servo AF (p. 86) AF-assist Beam (p. 148) Flash Settings (pp. 93, 148) i-Contrast (p. 92) Safety Shift (pp. 90, 91) Review (p. - Page 167 ’ — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
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Page 168: Set Up Menu
Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute Volume Sound Options Hints & Tips LCD Brightness Start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Video System Eye-Fi Settings Language Reset All * Default setting Options/Summary On/Off Set all operation sounds (5 levels). -
Page 169: Playback Menu
1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Plays back images automatically. Erase Erases images. Protect Protects images. Rotate Rotates images. Favorites Tag or untag images as favorites. My Category Categorizes images. Corrects dark portions and contrast in still i-Contrast images. Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in still images. -
Page 170: Handling Precautions
• Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera. -
Page 171: Specifications
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels... Approx. 10.0 million Image Sensor ... 1/2.3-inch type CMOS (Total number of pixels: Approx. Lens ... 4.9 (W) – 18.6 (T) mm Zoom Magnification ... Approx. 3.8x (Up to approx. 15x in combination with the LCD Monitor... 3.0-inch type TFT LCD color monitor AF Frame Mode... - Page 172 Specifications Recording Media ...SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory File Format ...Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF compliant Data Type ...Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Number of Recording Pixels (Still images)...Large: 3648 x 2736 pixels (Movies)...1280 x 720 pixels (30 frames/sec.)* Compression (Still images) ...Fine, Normal Number of Possible Shots (CIPA compliant) ...Approx.
- Page 173 Dimensions ... 58.6 x 86.4 x 24.1 mm (2.31 x 3.40 x 0.95 in.) Weight... Approx. 70 g (2.47 oz.) (CB-2LY) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
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Page 174: Index
Date/Time Battery ... 19 World Clock ... 146 Date and Time Date/Time Default Settings... 50 Deleting Erasing DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk... 2 Digital Tele-Converter ... 66 Digital Zoom ... 65 Display Language ... 21 Display Overlay ... 150 DPOF ... 136, 138 Editing i-Contrast ... - Page 175 Filtered Playback ... 109 Fireworks (Scene Mode)... 56 Fish-eye Effect (Scene Mode) ... 57 Flash Off ... 64 On ... 71 Slow Synchro ... 89 Focus AF Frame Mode ... 84 AF Frames ... 25 AF Lock ... 86 AF-Point Zoom ... 85 Servo AF ...
- Page 176 Face Self-Timer ... 61 Smart Shutter (Scene Mode)... 59 Wink Self-Timer ... 60 Snow (Scene Mode)... 56 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2 Software Guide... 2 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing ... 33 Sound Settings... 48 Stitch Assist... 98 Strap...
- Page 177 Index White Balance... 76 Wide (Recording Pixels) ... 73, 74 Wink Self-Timer ... 60 World Clock ... 146 Wrist Strap Strap Zoom... 24, 29, 65...
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