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• Connecting to a computer Camera User Guide Getting Started Camera User Guide Learning More Camera User Guide Direct Print User Guide Software Starter Guide ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/information-e.html : This Guide...
• Direct Print User Guide • Software Starter Guide • “Canon Customer Support” Leaflet • “Use of Genuine Canon Accessories Recommended” Leaflet You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera with the included memory card.
Symbol Conventions in this Guide Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 286). Shooting Mode In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots as the same interval as continuous shooting (p.
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.
Please Read Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques.
Getting Started Preparations Shooting Still Images Viewing Still Images Shooting Movies Viewing Movies Erasing Printing Downloading Images to a Computer System Map...
Preparations Preparations Charging the Battery Insert the battery into the battery charger. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LW) into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger (CB- 2LWE, not shown) and plug it into a power outlet. Remove the battery after charging is complete.
Installing the Battery Slide the cover (a) and open it (b). Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (a) and insert the battery until it locks. Close the cover (a) and slide it until clicks (b). To Remove the Battery Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and hold it while pulling the battery out.
Preparations Inserting the Memory Card Slide the cover (a) and open it (b). Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Back Close the cover (a) and slide it until clicks (b). Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera.
To Remove the Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks and then release it. Attaching the Neck Strap In order to avoid dropping the camera, we recommend attaching the neck strap before using the camera. Preparations Pull the strap tight in the buckle so that it does not...
Preparations Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Set the date and time as shown in Steps 3 and 4 in the explanation below. Buttons Press the power button. Select [Date/Time].
A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save such settings as the date/time. This battery charges when the main battery is in the camera. When you purchase the camera, place the main battery in it for approximately four hours or use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (sold separately) to charge the lithium battery.
Shooting Still Images Shooting Still Images Mode Dial Press the power button. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. Select a shooting mode. 1.
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Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green (orange when the flash will fire). • An AF frame will display in green on the LCD monitor at the point of focus. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot.
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Shooting Still Images Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting (Rec. Review) Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting. You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the image immediately after shooting so that you can check it. Keep the shutter button pressed fully.
Viewing Still Images Buttons Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image will display. Use the to view. • Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next image. • The images advance more quickly if you keep the button pressed, but they will appear coarse.
Shooting Movies Shooting Movies Mode Dial Press the power button. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Turn the control dial to select (Standard). Aim the camera at the subject. Do not touch the microphone while recording. Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button.
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Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus. • When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green. • The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot. •...
Viewing Movies Viewing Movies Buttons Press the (Playback) button. Use the button. • Images with a • You can also select images by turning the control dial. Use the (Play) and press the • The movie will start playing. • If you press the FUNC./SET button during playback, you can pause and restart the movie.
Erasing Buttons Press the (Playback) button. Use the press the button. You can also select images by turning the control dial. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.
• See the printer’s user guide for connection instructions. Interface Cable Camera *1 Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers. *2 You can also use the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300 card photo printers. Button Canon Brand Printers...
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Turn on the printer. Press the (Playback) button to turn on the camera. • The button will light blue. • A icon will appear in the LCD monitor if the connection is correct (the displayed icons differ according to the connected printer). •...
Downloading Images to a Computer Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.
Ensure that you install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer. Installing the software. Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation.
Downloading Images to a Computer Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and to the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. Open the camera’s terminal cover and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector. Preparing to download images to the computer.
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Windows Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. If the window above does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. CameraWindow appears. Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera section (p.
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Downloading Images to a Computer Macintosh The following window will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). Preparations for downloading images are now finished.
Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Install the software before downloading images via the direct transfer method for the first time (p. 27). Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). Buttons All Images New Images DPOF Trans.
Downloading Images to a Computer Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor. • The button will light blue. • Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear. All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images Use the button.
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Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer. The option selected with the when the camera’s power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select &...
Battery Charger CB-2LW/CB-2LWE* AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 Compact Power DC Coupler Adapter CA-PS700 DC Coupler Power Cord DR-700* Speedlite 580EX II* Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Soft Case SC-DC55 series DR-20 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Speedlite High-Power Transmitter Flash HF-DC1...
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USB Port PC Card Slot *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 Cannot be used with the PowerShot G9. *3 See the user guide supplied with the Bubble Jet printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *4 This camera can also be connected to the Card Photo Printer CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300.
Converts the focal distance of the body lens by a factor of approximately 2x when attached. Flash • EX-Series Speedlites Speedlites for Canon EOS models. Subjects are optimally illuminated for crisp, natural images. • Speedlite 220EX/430EX/580EX II* *The Speedlite 580EX can also be used.
• Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 • DC Coupler DR-20 • DC Coupler DR-700 (Cannot be used with the PowerShot G9) • Power Cord • Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Allows you to charge your camera’s battery from the cigarette lighter socket of your car.
System Map Direct Print Compatible Printers Canon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera. You can produce photo quality prints quickly and easily by connecting them to the camera with a single cable and operating the camera’s controls.
Components Guide Components Guide Front View AF-assist Beam (p. 49) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 113) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 76) Neck Strap Mounts (p. 13) Viewfinder Window (p. 41) Flash (p. 74) Speaker Ring Release Button (p. 237) Ring (p. 237) Lens The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment.
Using the Control Dial Turning the control dial counterclockwise is equivalent to pressing the button, while turning the control dial clockwise is equivalent to pressing the button (it is equivalent to pressing the with some functions). You can perform the following operations when you turn the control dial. The Shooting Functions •...
Components Guide Indicators The camera indicators will light or blink under the following conditions. • Upper Indicator Green: Ready to shoot Blinking Green: Time Lapse (movie) recording/image recording/ reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning) •...
Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Turn the camera on again to restore power. Shooting Mode Playback Mode Connected to a Printer * This time can be changed. The power saving function will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer.
Basic Operations Basic Operations Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up or My Camera menu. Button (FUNC.
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Button (Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus) Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu You can switch between menus with the button. • This example shows the Rec. menu when in Press the Use the menus.
Basic Operations Menus and Default Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode. FUNC. Menu The icons shown below are the default settings. Menu Item White Balance My Colors Bracket Flash Exposure Compensation/ Flash Output Metering Mode Rec. Menu Menu Item AF Frame Face Detect*/AiAF/Center FlexiZone*/Face Detect/AiAF...
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Digital Zoom (Still Image) Standard*/Off/1.5x/2.0x (Movies) Standard*/Off (In standard movie mode only) Red-Eye On*/Off Self-timer Delay: 0 – 10*, 15, 20, 30 sec. Shots: 1 – 10* (Default setting is 3 shots.) Spot AE Point Center*/AF Point Safety Shift On/Off* Auto ISO Shift Off*/ MF-Point Zoom...
Basic Operations Custom Display LCD/Viewfinder Shooting info. Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Histogram Set Shortcut button Save Settings *1 They are classified according to the following categories. (People): been selected. (Scenery): (Events): *2 Default setting for LCD monitor 1. *3 Default setting for LCD monitor 2. Play Menu Menu Item Slide Show...
Set up Menu Menu Item Mute On/Off* Volume Off/ 1 / 2*/ 3 / 4 / 5 Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Audio Mic level Auto*/Manual Level –40 to 0 dB Wind Filter On/Off* LCD Brightness –7 to 0* to +7 Options Summary/Reference Page Set to [On] to silence all...
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Basic Operations Power Saving Auto Power On*/Off Down Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min.*/ 2 min./ 3 min. Time Zone Home*/World Date/Time Clock Display 0–5*–10 sec./20 sec./ 30 sec./1 min./2 min./ 3 min. Format File Numbering Continuous*/ Auto Reset Create Folder Create New Check mark (On)/...
*1 The connection method with the printer can be changed. Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting, select (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. As this setting will be stored...
Basic Operations Switching between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Power off Power Button Power Button * You can change the lens retraction timing in [Lens Retract] in the Playback mode (lens retracted) Button Power Button Press the shutter button halfway. Shooting mode Press the shutter button Button...
Using the LCD Monitor Press the • The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode ( LCD Monitor 1* (No Information) LCD Monitor 2* (Information View) *1 Displayed information can be changed (p. 57). *2 Shooting information, grid lines, and a histogram ( only) are displayed with the default settings.
Basic Operations Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting. Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. In a shooting/playback mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down for more than one second.
Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it easier to frame the subject. * Although noise may appear and the movement of the subject shown on the LCD monitor may appear somewhat jagged, there is no effect on the recorded image.
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Basic Operations Select [Custom Display]. 1. Press the 2. Use the [Custom Display] in the 3. Press the Select [LCD/Viewfinder]. 1. Use the select • Sets LCD monitor display mode after the DISPLAY button is pressed. • If you do not wish to change the display mode, use the button and press the FUNC./SET button to display...
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) Grid Lines White Balance My Colors Bracket Flash Exposure Compensation/Flash Output Metering Mode ND Filter Compression (Still image) Shooting Interval (Movie) Recording Pixels (Still image) Recording Pixels (Movies) Camera Shake Time Zone Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter Macro...
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Basic Operations Drive Mode Auto Rotate Shooting Mode Low Battery Movie Recording MF Indicator Image Stabilizer Standard Exposure Index/Exposure Level Mark Wind Filter * Mic Level (Manual) * Create Folder Stills: Recordable Shots Movies: Remaining Time/Elapsed Time Exposure Shift Bar AE Lock/FE Lock Shutter Speed * Aperture Value *...
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If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due to insufficient illumination. Use the following methods to shoot: - Set the IS mode to any setting other than [Off] (p. 82) - Raise the ISO speed (p.
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Basic Operations Detailed Auto Category/My Category Shooting Mode Metering Mode ISO Speed Shutter Speed Time Lapse (movie) Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (Movies) Aperture Value Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Output White Balance ND Filter My Colors/Color Accent/ Color Swap My Colors (Playback) Red-Eye Reduction Function Histogram (p.
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AF Lock/Manual Focus Macro File size Compression (Still Images) Movies: Movie Length *1 When using Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) combined with exposure compensation, the compensation values displayed range from –4 to +4. *2 When using an externally mounted flash, the compensation values displayed range from –3 to +3.
Basic Operations Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view) - When using the detailed display mode of the playback mode Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of...
Setting the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Setting the Home/World Time Zones Select [Time Zone].
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Basic Operations Select (World). 1. Use the 2. Press the Select a destination time zone. 1. Use the destination time zone. 2. Press the • As in Step 3, you can set daylight saving time. Select (Home). 1. Use the button to select [Home/ World].
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Switching to the Destination Time Zone Select [Time Zone]. 1. Press the 2. Use the menu. 3. Use the [Time Zone]. 4. Press the Select (World). 1. Use the 2. Press the • To change the destination time zone, press the FUNC./SET button. •...
Basic Operations Resetting Settings to Their Default Values Select [Reset All]. 1. Press the 2. Use the menu. 3. Use the [Reset All]. 4. Press the Make settings. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the When returning the default setting, turn the mode dial to Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer.
Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. Select [Format].
Commonly Used Shooting Functions Commonly Used Shooting Functions Using the Optical Zoom Shooting Mode The zoom can be adjusted from 35 – 210 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. The zoom bar appears when you press the zoom lever.
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele- Converter Shooting Mode You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting. The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows. Selection Focal Length Standard 35 – 840 mm 35 – 210 mm 1.5x 52.5 –...
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Commonly Used Shooting Functions Make settings. 1. Use the [Standard]. 2. Press the Press the zoom lever toward • The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the zoom factor appear in blue).
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About the Safety Zoom Depending on the number of recording pixels set, you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing up to a factor where the image quality does not deteriorate (Safety Zoom). reaching the maximum zoom factor without image deterioration (not available in Safty Zoom Magnification Recording Pixel...
Commonly Used Shooting Functions Make settings. 1. Use the [1.5x] or [2.0x]. 2. Press the Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot. • appears on the LCD monitor. • Depending on the number of recording pixels set, image quality may deteriorate ( factor appear in blue).
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) Shooting Mode Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. The image area at the minimum shooting distance from the end of the lens to this subject is as follows: Maximum wide angle setting: 28 × 20 mm (1.1 × 0.79 in.) Minimum shooting distance: 1 cm (0.39 in.) Press the 1.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions Using the Self-Timer Shooting Mode You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. 10 sec. Self-Timer: The shutter releases 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. •...
Press the 1. Use the the self-timer settings. Shoot. • When the shutter button is pressed fully, the self-timer lamp will blink (when setting the red-eye reduction function, the self-timer lamp will blink and then stay lit for the last 2 seconds). To Cancel the Self-Timer: Select Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots (...
Commonly Used Shooting Functions If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following occurs. - The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot. - If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens. - The interval between shots may lengthen when the built-in memory of the camera fills.
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Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Large 12M 4000 × 3000 Medium 1 8M 3264 × 2448 Medium 2 5M 2592 × 1944 Medium 3 2M 1600 × 1200 Small 0.3M 640 × 480 Widescreen 4000 × 2248 4000 × 3000 : Approximate number of recording pixels.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions Changing the Image Type Shooting Mode This camera records images as either JPEG images or RAW images. JPEG image ( When pictures are taken as JPEG images, the images are processed inside the camera for optimum image quality, and also compressed to allow a larger number of images to be stored on the memory card.
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Select 1. Press the 2. Use the and the 3. Press the Simultaneously Recording RAW and JPEG Images Two images, a RAW image Since a image, or view it on a computer, without using the supplied software. Both images are saved with the same file number to the same folder, and can be distinguished by their file extension.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions Make settings. 1. Use the [On] or [Off]. 2. Press the Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Shooting Mode The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash.
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Select [IS Mode]. 1. Press the 2. Use the Mode] in the Make settings. 1. Use the [Continuous], [Shoot Only] or [Panning]. 2. Press the The Icons on the LCD Monitor [Continuous] [Shoot Only] Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Mode Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of shaking hands and shoot with the flash off in a dark area or when you wish to reduce the effects of a moving subject and raise the shutter speed. Shooting mode ISO speed...
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Select an ISO speed using the ISO speed dial. • When selecting a settable ISO speed, the ISO speed lamp will blink orange. • Selecting ISO AUTO sets the optimal ISO speed according to the light level when shooting. Since the ISO speed setting will automatically be raised in dark places, the camera will select a faster shutter speed and reduce the chances of camera shake.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check) Shooting Mode Allows you to check the focus of an image taken. Face Detect displays a frame adjusted to the size of a face in an image, allowing you to easily check facial expressions or whether a subject’s eyes are closed.
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Shoot. • The recorded image displays. • The frame displays as follows. Frame color Orange Displays the area of the image shown at the bottom right. White Displays at the focal point (AF frame). • The orange frame can be shown at a different magnification, moved or switched to a different frame (p.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial Shooting Using the Mode Dial Mode Dial Image Zone Auto : The camera automatically selects settings (p. 16). Image Zone When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting.
Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes Shooting Mode When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. (Special Scene) You can shoot with the most appropriate settings for the scene. Set the mode dial to Select a shooting mode.
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Shooting Using the Mode Dial Allows you to capture people against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The flash is directed at the person and the shutter speed is slow, so both the person and the background can be beautifully shot.
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Shooting Using the Mode Dial Snow Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background. Beach Shoots without making people appear dark near water or sand where reflected sunlight is strong. Fireworks Captures fireworks in the sky sharply and at optimal exposure.
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Shooting Using the Mode Dial Use this option to have only the color specified in the LCD monitor remain and to transform all others to black and white (p. 144). Use this option to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another (p.
Program AE Shooting Mode The camera automatically sets set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. You can set the ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance. Set the mode dial to Shoot. When a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in red on the LCD monitor when the button is pressed halfway.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial Setting the Shutter Speed Shooting Mode When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas.
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The nature of CCDs is such that noise in the recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images (Nevertheless, a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot).
Shooting Using the Mode Dial About Safety Shift If you set [Safety Shift] to [On] (p. 49) in the shutter button halfway, the camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value to obtain the correct exposure if necessary. The safety shift function does not work when the flash is on. Setting the Aperture Shooting Mode The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens.
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Shoot. • If you press the shutter button halfway and the shutter speed is shown in red, the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Use the control dial to adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed shows in white. Some aperture values cannot be selected depending on the zoom position (p.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Shooting Mode You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. Set the mode dial to Set the shutter speed and aperture value. 1. Press the button to select the shutter speed or aperture value.
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Shoot. • The exposure level indicator appears, and you can check the difference between the selected exposure and the correct exposure*. If the difference is more than ±2 stops, the selected exposure appears in red on the LCD monitor. • When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the correct exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Shooting Mode Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image.
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Select the shooting direction. 1. Use the control dial to select a shooting sequence. You can select from the following five shooting directions. • Left to right horizontally • Right to left horizontally • Bottom to top vertically • Top to bottom vertically •...
Shooting Using the Mode Dial You cannot display the images on a TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode. The settings for the first image are applied to the second image onward. Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the images on a computer.
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Color Accent, Color Swap You can have only the specified color remain and change all others into black and white, or change a specified color into a different color. (pp. 144, 145). As with the Standard mode, you can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the memory card is full* •...
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Shooting Using the Mode Dial Shoot. • Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. • Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously. • During shooting, the recording time and [ LCD monitor.
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The following operations are available before movie recording: - AF lock: Pressing the current conditions. LCD monitor, and you can check the distance to the subject. You can cancel AF lock by pressing the again. - Manual focus (p. 124) - AE lock, Exposure shift: Press the lock.
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Shooting Using the Mode Dial Changing Movie Recording Pixels You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard), Select a recording pixels. 1. Press the 2. Use the and use the the recording pixels. 3.
Changing the Shooting Interval ( Select 1. Use the control dial to select Select a shooting interval. 1. Press the 2. Use the and use the select a shooting interval (1 sec./2 sec.). 3. Press the • The recordable duration will display. Shooting Using the Mode Dial button.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial Setting the Recording Functions Shooting Mode The microphone level (sound recording level) and wind filter settings can be changed. Select [Audio]. 1. Press the 2. Use the menu. 3. Use the [Audio]. 4. Press the Set the microphone level.
Set the wind filter. 1. Use the [Wind Filter]. 2. Use the or [Off]. 3. Press the • Recommended to set to [On] when the wind is strong. When [Mic Level] is set to [Auto], the recording volume is automatically adjusted to avoid sound distortion. Wind filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong.
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Shooting Using the Mode Dial Switch to the shooting mode you wish to save and set the settings. • Functions which can be saved in - Shooting mode ( - Items which can be set in (pp. 93–99) - Rec. menu settings - Zoom location - Manual focus location •...
(p. 69) is conducted immediately before shooting. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full.
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Advanced Shooting Functions Press the 1. Use the • When and manual focus modes, you can select Shoot. • The camera will continue to record successive images while the shutter button is held down. Recording will cease when the shutter button is released. To Cancel Continuous Shooting: Follow Step 1 to select When in...
Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function Shooting Mode You can set whether or not the red-eye reduction* fires with the flash. *2 This feature reduces the effect of light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. Select [Red-Eye]. 1.
Advanced Shooting Functions Setting the Slow Synchro Shooting Mode The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This reduces the chance that only the background will appear dark when a night scene or an interior shot is taken. Display the Flash Settings screen.
Switching between Focus Settings Shooting Mode You can set the AF mode. The camera is continually focusing on whatever it is aimed Continuous even when the shutter button is not pressed, allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities. The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed Single halfway, conserving battery power.
Advanced Shooting Functions Selecting an AF Frame Mode Shooting Mode The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. Face Detect AiAF Center FlexiZone Selecting [Face Detect] Select [AF Frame].
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Make settings. 1. Use the [Face Detect]. 2. Press the • Up to three frames display where the camera detects faces. The frame the camera judges to be the main subject appears in white while the others appear in gray. •...
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Advanced Shooting Functions [Face Detect] cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. You can switch between the AF Frame modes, pressing the button followed by pressing the MENU button or the button. Pressing the If the white frame fails to appear and only gray frames appear, or if a face is not detected, you can change the focusing method (p.
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Selecting a Subject to Focus (When [Face Detect] is Selected) Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject (Face Select and Track). The camera displays up to 35 frames of the faces detected. When a face is detected, press the •...
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Advanced Shooting Functions Selecting [AiAF], [Center] or [FlexiZone] Select [AF Frame]. 1. Press the 2. Use the Frame] in the Make settings. 1. Use the [AiAF], [Center] or [FlexiZone]. 2. Press the • See Changing the AF Frame Size ([AiAF] or [FlexiZone] Selected) (p.
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Changing the AF Frame Size ([AiAF] or [FlexiZone] Selected) You can change the size of the AF frame to match the size of the subject. When the subject you are aiming at is small, or when you want to focus on a particular area of the subject, you can restrict the area that is focused on by making the AF frame smaller.
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Advanced Shooting Functions Moving the AF Frame ([AiAF] or [FlexiZone] Selected) The AF frame can be moved manually allowing you to focus precisely on the desired area of your subject. Press the Move the AF frame using the control dial and press the •...
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus, Safety MF) Shooting Mode It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects •...
Advanced Shooting Functions Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame. Press the shutter button halfway and press the MF button. • and the MF indicator display allowing you to confirm the distance to the subject.
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Press the MF button to display • The MF indicator is displayed. • When the menu’s [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [On], the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified*. When the AF mode (p. 115) is set to [Continuous], turning the Control Wheel will display the portion magnified.
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Advanced Shooting Functions The manual focus cannot be used in the modes. Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus First, manual focus is used to roughly focus, then from that focus position the camera automatically focuses more accurately. You can use two methods.
To shoot, press the shutter button all the way down (press fully). This cannot be used in the Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Shooting Mode The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset farther and nearer. The three shots are taken at the same interval as continuous shooting (p.
Advanced Shooting Functions Make settings. 1. Set the amount of focus position offset with the 2. Press the • Press the button to broaden or the button to narrow the focusing distance from the center. Shoot the image with manual focus (p. 124). To Cancel the Focus-BKT Mode: Select (BKT-Off) in Step 1.
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Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired. To Release the AE Lock: Operate a button other than the Speed dial. After locking the AE, you can change the ISO speed with exposure fixed. Changing Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Combinations Automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure...
Advanced Shooting Functions Shooting with FE Lock Shooting Mode You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. Turn on the LCD monitor. Press the • If you are using an externally mounted flash, please refer to its manual for setting instructions.
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) Shooting Mode In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots as the same interval as continuous shooting (p. 111). The images are shot in the following order: Standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure.
Advanced Shooting Functions The AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography. Only one standard exposure image gets recorded. Using the ND Filter Shooting Mode The ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 (3 stops) of the actual level, allowing for slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values. Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode.
Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake (Auto ISO Shift) Shooting Mode When the camera shake warning icon ( can raise the ISO speed and shoot at a shutter speed that minimizes camera shake. Function is not available. button Allows you to check the ISO speed setting in the LCD monitor before and after the change.
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Advanced Shooting Functions When [ button] is Selected Press the shutter button halfway. • The appears and the button will light blue. Press the still pressing the shutter button halfway. • The post-change ISO speed will display. • When you press the again while the shutter button is still pressed halfway, the ISO speed returns to its original setting.
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background.
Advanced Shooting Functions Switching between Metering Modes Shooting Mode Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot AE Point Center AF Point Change a metering mode. 1. Press the 2. Use the and use the change a metering mode. 3. Press the See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 270). Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes.
Moving the Spot AE Point to the AF Frame/ Centering the Spot AE Point Select [Spot AE Point]. 1. Press the 2. Use the [Spot AE Point] in the Make settings. 1. Use the [Center] or [AF Point]. 2. Press the •...
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Advanced Shooting Functions Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Flash Underwater Custom Select a white balance setting. 1. Press the 2. Use the and use the change a white balance setting. 3. Press the The white balance setting cannot be adjusted when is selected for My Colors.
Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.
Advanced Shooting Functions You are recommended to set the shooting mode to the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data.
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Use this option to make blue, green or red colors more intense like the Vivid Blue, Vivid Green or Vivid Red Positive Film effects. It can produce intense natural-appearing colors like those obtained with positive film. Lighter Skin* Use this option to make skin tones lighter. Darker Skin* Use this option to make skin tones darker.
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Advanced Shooting Functions Setting the My Colors Mode ( Select 1. Press the 2. Use the and use the Adjust. 1. Press the 2. Use the [Contrast], [Sharpness], [Saturation], [Red], [Green], [Blue] or [Skin Tone]. 3. Use the • The altered color will display. •...
Changing the Colors and Shooting You can easily change the colors in an image when it is shot both stills and movies, allowing you to enjoy producing various effects. Depending on the shooting conditions, however, the images may appear rough, or you may not get the expected color. Before photographing important subjects, we recommend taking trial shots and checking the results.
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Advanced Shooting Functions Shooting with Color Accent Mode Select Still image: 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Use the control dial to select Movie: 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Use the control dial to select Press the •...
The default Color Accent is green. You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash. The specified Color Accent is retained even if the camera’s power is turned off. Shooting with Color Swap Mode Original Color (Before Swapping) Select...
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Advanced Shooting Functions Press the • The camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color). Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the •...
Saving Original Images Not only can you save images with altered colors when shooting still images with the Color Accent or Color Swap modes, but you can also choose to save the original images (before the color change). Select [Save Original]. 1.
Advanced Shooting Functions Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Shooting Mode * [Manual] can be selected only when an externally mounted flash has been attached. Although the built-in flash and an externally mounted flash (Speedlite 220EX/430EX/580EX II/ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter) will fire with automatic flash adjustments, it is also possible to set them so that it fires without any adjustments.
Compensating the Flash Adjustment Shooting Mode Flash exposure compensation can be adjusted in the range of –2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments*. You can combine the flash exposure compensation with the camera’s exposure compensation function for balanced exposure of the background when shooting with a flash.
Advanced Shooting Functions Setting the Flash Output Shooting Mode The flash output can be controlled in three steps, starting from FULL, when shooting. When an externally mounted flash is attached, its flash output can be controlled (From 1/1 (full power) to 1/64* in 1/3 steps). In shooting modes, please set [Flash Mode] to [Manual] (p.
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Shooting Mode The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the 1st-curtain shutter speed. Usually, the 1st-curtain is used when shooting. The flash fires right before the shutter closes. Compared with the 1st-curtain, the flash fires later and allows you to shoot 2nd-curtain images in which, for example, a car’s taillights seem to trail...
Advanced Shooting Functions You can also set in [Flash Control] in the Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety FE) Shooting Mode The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene.
Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button Shooting Mode One frequently used function can be registered to the button. You can register the following functions. Menu Item Not Assigned Light Metering ND Filter White Balance Manual WB1, WB2 (White Balance) Select [Set Shortcut button].
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Advanced Shooting Functions Make settings. 1. Use the select the function you wish to register. 2. Press the • If appears on the lower right of the icon, you can still register this function but pressing the function in the current shooting mode. •...
Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting Mode Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor.
Advanced Shooting Functions When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower end to be “down”. It then regulates the optimal white balance, exposure and focus for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto Rotate function.
Make settings. 1. Use the mark [Create New Folder]. 2. Press the • displays in the LCD monitor. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation Select [Create Folder]. 1.
Advanced Shooting Functions Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if you are not creating new folders. Resetting the File Number Shooting Mode The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers.
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Make settings. 1. Use the [Continuous] or [Auto Reset]. 2. Press the File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2000 images can be saved into a single folder.
Playback/Erasing Playback/Erasing Viewing Magnified Images In playback mode, you can select images with the control dial. Turning it counterclockwise selects the previous image while turning it clockwise selects the next image. Please also see Viewing Still Images (p. 19). Press the zoom lever toward •...
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Press the zoom lever toward • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the change the image selection. To Return to Single Image Playback: Press the zoom lever toward Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine...
Playback/Erasing Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions (Focus Check Display) Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. At this time, faces in the image are detected and frames matching the size of these facial images are displayed. Moreover, as you can change the display magnification and switch images, you can easily check facial expressions and whether a subject’s eyes are closed.
Changing the Display Magnification Press the zoom lever toward • The bottom right of the screen is magnified. Switching between the Frames Press the • When multiple in-focus frames are displayed, or when multiple faces are detected, the position of the orange colored frame will change each time the FUNC./SET button is pressed.
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Playback/Erasing Changing the Display Position Press the zoom lever toward • The bottom right of the screen is magnified. Use the button to move the display position. • When you press the FUNC./SET button, the orange frame returns to its original position.
Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Shot Date Jumps to the first image of each shooting date. My Category Displays the first image in each category.
Playback/Erasing Display the Images. 1. Press the • Press the MENU button to return to single image playback. 1. Use the date, category, folder or movie for playback. • When you turn the Control Wheel, you can view the defined images.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1 – 3, To Do). Category information recorded with the [Auto Category] function (p. 49) can also be edited. At the category level, you can perform the following. •...
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Playback/Erasing Make settings. 1. Use the image to classify. 2. Use the category. 3. Press the 4. Press the • You can put the same image into more than one category. • You can set in index playback. • You can cancel the classification by pressing the FUNC./SET button again.
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Select a category. 1. Press the 2. Use thse category. Select images. 1. Use the left image. 2. Press the 3. Use the first image. 4. Press the 5. Use the right image. 6. Press the 7. Use the last image. 8.
Playback/Erasing Make settings. 1. Use the [Select]. 2. Press the 3. Press the • Selecting [Deselect] cancels categorization of the selected range. When erasing, printing or compiling a slide show, it is convenient to categorize images in the [To Do] category. Viewing Movies (Operating the Movie Control Panel) Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode.
Play. 1. Use the 2. Press the • The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button again. • When playback ends, the movie stops at the last frame displayed. Press the FUNC./SET button to display the movie control panel.
Playback/Erasing Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. The actual position of the edited movie may differ slightly from editing the results viewed on the LCD monitor. Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1- second increments, but those that are protected or less than 1 second long ( edited.
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Edit. 1. Use the (Cut Beginning) or 2. Use the cut point ( ). • To check a temporarily edited movie, select (Play) and press the FUNC./SET button. • Selecting (Exit) cancels the edit and restores the movie control panel. Save.
Playback/Erasing Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original Select [Rotate]. 1. Press the 2. Use the in the menu. 3. Press the Rotate. 1. Use the image to rotate. 2. Press the •...
Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next image display from the right.
Playback/Erasing Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated Playback of Memory Card Images. * Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard (p. 198). All Images Date My Category Folder Movies Stills Custom 1 – 3 Select [Slide Shows].
Play. 1. Use the select [Start]. 2. Press the • The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming the slide show: press the FUNC./SET button. - Fast forwarding/rewinding the slide show: press the button (continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly).
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Playback/Erasing Select a Date/Category/Folder to Playback Select 1. Use the select. 2. Press the Select a date/category/ folder to play back. 1. Use the 2. Press the • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories, or folders.
Selecting Images for Playback ( Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection. Select 1.
Playback/Erasing Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*- 10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. (Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image.) * Default setting. Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped.
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Select [Red-Eye Correction]. 1. Press the 2. Use the in the menu. 3. Press the Select a image. 1. Use the image you wish to perform red-eye correction on. 2. Press the • A frame will be displayed automatically at the position where red-eye is to be corrected. •...
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Playback/Erasing Save. 1. Use the [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the • [New File]: saves the image under a new file name. The original file remains as is. The newly saved image file is saved as the last image of the photographed images. •...
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Adding Correction Frames Select [Add Frame]. 1. Use the [Add Frame]. 2. Press the • The green frame is displayed. Move the frame position. 1. Use the move the frame. • You can change the size of the frame with the zoom lever. Add a frame.
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Playback/Erasing Removing Correction Frames Select [Remove Frame]. 1. Use the [Remove Frame]. 2. Press the Select a frame you wish to remove. 1. Use the frame you wish to remove. • The selected frame will appear in green. Remove the frame. 1.
Adding My Colors Effects You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 140. Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Select [My Colors]. 1.
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Playback/Erasing Make settings. 1. Use the My Colors type. 2. Press the • The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect. • You can press the zoom lever toward a higher magnification. While the image is zoomed, you can press the FUNC./SET button to switch between the image transformed with the My Colors effect and the original non- transformed image.
The My Colors function will not work if there is insufficient space on the memory card. Although My Colors effects can be added any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application and the intended colors may not be achieved.
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Playback/Erasing Select a recording pixels. 1. Use the 2. Press the Save. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the • The resized image will be saved in a new file. • Some recording pixel settings cannot be selected depending on the available space of the memory card.
Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 minute) to an image. Press the • The sound memo control panel will display. Record. 1. Use the 2. Press the • The elapsed time and the remaining time display.
Playback/Erasing You cannot attach sound memos to movies. Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased. Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can record sound only, without images, for up to two hours at one time. Select [Sound Recorder]. 1. Press the 2.
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Sound Recorder Panel Use the button to select and press the FUNC./SET button. Exit Record Pause Play (Use the FUNC./SET button.) Rewind (Hold the FUNC./SET button to rewind (no sound plays).) Fast Forward (Hold the FUNC./SET button to fast forward (no sound plays).) Erase (Select [Erase] or [Erase All] and in the confirmation screen press the FUNC./SET button.)
Playback/Erasing Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. You can configure the protection settings for each Select image singly while viewing them. You can select a range of sequential images and Select Range protect all the images in that range. Select by Date You can protect the images from a specified date.
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Select images and protect them. [Select] 1. Use the image you wish to protect. 2. Press the 3. Press the • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • Repeat the steps above to continue protecting other images. • You can also protect images in the index playback mode. [Select Range] Refer to Step 4 of “Selecting a Range of Images”...
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Playback/Erasing [Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder] 1. Use the date, category or folder. 2. Press the 3. Press the • If a portion of the images are already protected, gray. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. •...
Erasing Images You can erase images from a memory card. Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Protected images cannot be erased with this function. Select Erases images after selecting them one at a time. You can select a range of sequential images and Select Range erase all the images in that range.
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Playback/Erasing Select images and erase them. [Select] 1. Use the image you wish to erase. 2. Press the 3. Press the 4. Use the 5. Press the • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can also protect images in the index playback mode. [Select Range] Refer to Step 4 of “Selecting a Range of Images”...
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[Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder] 1. Use the button to select a date, category or folder. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. •...
Print Settings/Transfer Settings Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Setting You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
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Select [Print Settings]. 1. Press the 2. Press the 3. Use the menu. 4. Use the [Print Settings]. 5. Press the Make settings. 1. Use the [Print Type], [Date], [File No.] or [Clear DPOF data]. 2. Use the settings. 3. Press the The Date and File No.
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Print Settings/Transfer Settings Image Selection Methods Select Images & Qty. Configures print settings for single images as you view them. Select Range You can select a range of sequential images and make print settings for all the images in that range. Select by Date Configures print settings for images corresponding to the selected date.
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Select an image and make print settings. [Select Images & Qty.] Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 198). Standard ( )/Both ( 1. Use the image. 2. Press the 3. Use the number of print copies (up to 99). 4.
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Print Settings/Transfer Settings [Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder] 1. Use the date, category or folder. 2. Press the 3. Press the • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. •...
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
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Print Settings/Transfer Settings All the Images on a Memory Card Select [Transfer Order]. 1. Press the 2. Use the in the menu. 3. Press the Select [Mark all]. 1. Use the [Mark all]. 2. Press the • Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings.
Connecting a TV set Viewing Images on a TV set You can shoot or play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable. Turn off the camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal. •...
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Connecting a TV set The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (pp. 47, 52). The default setting varies between regions. - NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others - PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others - If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly.
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and startup, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Changing My Camera Settings Select the menu item.
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera.
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Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds 1. Use the (Record). 2. Press the 3. After recording, use the button to select 4. Press the • Recording will automatically stop when the recording time elapses. • To play it, select • To return the My Camera menu, press Register.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting • Camera (p. 210) • When the power is turned on (p. 211) • LCD monitor (p. 211) • Shooting (p. 213) • Shooting movies (p. 217) • Playback (p. 218) • Battery/Battery Charger (p. 219) • TV monitor output (p. 219) •...
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When the power is turned on “Card locked!” message appears. The SD memory card’s or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Write protect”. The Date/Time menu appears. The built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low. LCD monitor Nothing displays.
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Troubleshooting The display darkens. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. Display flickers. Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting. A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD Monitor Sometimes appears when shooting a bright subject, such as the sun or other light source.
If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the memory card to make space. Format the memory card (p. 69). If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Troubleshooting SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write protected. Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image. Usually the recorded image contains more of the scene than is seen in the viewfinder. Image is blurred or out of focus. The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed.
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Subject is too far away for flash to reach. Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. The subject is overexposed because the surroundings are too dark. Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject.
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Troubleshooting White dots appear on the image. Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This is particularly noticeable when shooting using the wide angle or when you increase the aperture value in the aperture- priority mode.
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Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on. Shooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards. - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer.
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Troubleshooting Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer. File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed. Images cannot be edited. Some images shot with another camera cannot be edited. Movies do not play back correctly.
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Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery is not being used to its full capacity. Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23°C/73°F). Battery will not charge. Battery life exceeded. TV monitor output Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor. Incorrect video system setting.
(p. 69). However, if this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.
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Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, set [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset];...
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List of Messages Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect, or the sound memo cannot be played back. Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera, a Raw image or a movie as a startup image.
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Try turning the power back on, and resume shooting or playback. If this message continues to display, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.
Appendix Appendix 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 instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
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Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the battery charger or compact power adapter from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.
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Appendix Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries.
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Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera. Such items may lose data or stop working. When using the optional Canon Wide Converter, Tele Converter or Conversion Lens Adapter, be sure to attach them firmly.
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Appendix Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Do not use the camera in such a way that would cause it to exceed the rating of the power outlet or wiring.
Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from...
Appendix Battery Handling Precautions Keep the battery terminals clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and camera. Polish the terminals with a soft cotton swab before charging or using the battery. At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and the low battery icon ( Under these conditions, revive the battery by warming it in a pocket immediately before use.
It takes approximately 1 hours 45 minutes to fully charge the battery from a depleted state (based on Canon’s testing standards). • Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) is recommended.
Appendix Handling the Memory Card SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card Write Protect Tab Slide the switch up. Writing/Erasing Possible Cautions When Handling Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.
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• When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.
Appendix Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
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Press and hold the DC Coupler cable cover using the cable, then close the memory card slot/battery cover. • Always disconnect the compact power adapter from the power supply after use. Using the Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (sold separately) can be used to charge battery packs from an automobile’s cigarette lighter socket.
Appendix Insert the battery pack all the way into the battery charger as shown. • Align the arrow on the battery pack and the arrow on the battery charger to correctly insert the battery pack in the charger. • The charge indicator will light red while the battery pack is charging.
If the built-in flash is used with the lens hood attached, the outer edges of shot images (especially the lower right) may be darkened. When using the tele-converter, set the camera near the maximum telephoto. At other zoom settings, the image will appear as if its corners have been cut off.
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Appendix Press the ring release button (a) and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow (b). When the on the camera are aligned, lift off the ring. Align the mark on the conversion lens adapter with the turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows until locked.
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Set the lens on the adapter, and turn it in the indicated direction to attach it securely. Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use. The camera may focus on any dirt that remains. Be careful when handling the lenses since it is easy to get finger prints on them.
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Appendix When the on the camera are aligned, lift off the ring. Align the mark on the ring with the on the camera, and then turn the ring in the direction of the arrow. mark on the ring and the mark mark...
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Converter Settings Set up when shooting using the [IS Mode] (p. 82) by attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58B or Tele-converter TC-DC58C, sold separately. Select [Converter]. 1. Press the 2. Use the [Converter] in the Make settings. 1. Use the [WC-DC58B] or [TC-DC58C]. 2.
Please check the manual for your flash. * Certain functions noted in the manuals for the Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX and 580EX II cannot be performed when mounted on this camera. Please read this guide before using one of these flashes on the camera.
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Turn the external flash on and turn the camera • (red) appears on the LCD monitor. Turn the mode dial to the desired mode. Speedlite 220E or 430EX* • The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 second. • The flash will automatically adjust its output when [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto].
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E-TTL automatic flash exposure compensation. [E-TTL] will display on the flash, but the flash will fire manually. Other Canon Flashes • Since other flashes fire at full strength, set the shutter speed and aperture accordingly.
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Setting the Externally Mounted Flash Display the Flash Settings screen. 1. Hold the button down for more than one second. Make settings. 1. Use the 2. Use the 3. Press the • The available settings will vary depending on the flash in use. For details on settings, refer to the user guide included with your flash or Speedlite Transmitter.
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Appendix Speedlite 580EX II Settings Item Flash Mode Flash Exp. Comp Flash Output Shutter Sync. Slow Synchro Wireless Func. Safety FE Clear Flash Settings : Settings are retained even when the camera power is turned off. 1) This can be set when [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto]. 2) This can be set when [Flash Mode] is set to [Manual].
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Appendix [Flash Control] will not display when the flash is turned off. Before making flash settings, turn the flash on. When an external flash is mounted, you cannot make built-in flash settings. When adjusting flash exposure compensation with the camera, set the external flash’s exposure compensation to [+0].
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Appendix The following functions can be used with a Speedlite 220EX, 430EX or 580EX II*. - Auto Exposure (Use the E-TTL mode with a 430EX or 580EX II) - FE Lock (Not available in [Manual]) - Shutter Sync. (1st-curtain/2nd-curtain) (2nd-curtain priority with Speedlite 430EX) - Slow Synchro - Flash Exp.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket.
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Appendix The flash may fire if another flash is being used in close proximity. The High-Power Flash may not fire outdoors in daylight or when there are no reflective items. For continuous shooting, although the flash fires for the first shot, it does not fire for subsequent shots.
Never use organic solvents on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate customer support list supplied with your camera.
Appendix Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot G9 Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System Focusing Range (From the end of the...
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Shutter Speeds Image Stabilization Metering System Exposure Compensation ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index) ND Filter (built-in) White Balance Built-in Flash Built-in Flash Range External Flash : 15 – 1/2500 sec. • The shutter speed varies according to the shooting mode.
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Continuous Shooting Self-timer Remote Shooting Recording Media File Format : Hot shoe flash-sync contacts Use of the following external flashes is recommended: Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX, 580EX and 580EX II. : Auto Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual,...
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WAVE (monaural)) Sound Memo and Sound Recorder: WAVE (monaural) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is used...
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Movie (editing/slowmotion playback possible), Sound recorder (up to 2 hours. of recording/playback of sound only), Resize : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible : Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound : USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B), PTP (Picture...
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Power Source Operating Temperatures Operating Humidity Dimensions (excluding protrusions) Weight (camera body only) Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-2LH (Fully charged)) Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor On (Based on the CIPA standard) Approx. 240 images The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.
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Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated. • A Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal temperature (23°C ±2°C/73°F ±3.6°F), normal relative humidity (50% ±20%), continuous playback at 3...
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: Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 111) (When card has been formatted with a low level format). This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. : Card included with the camera...
Appendix SD Memory Card Interface Dimensions Weight Battery Pack NB-2LH Type Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Cycle Life Operating Temperatures 0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F) Dimensions Weight Battery Charger CB-2LW/CB-2LWE Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating Temperatures 0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F) Dimensions Weight Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700...
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*1 When mounted on PowerShot G9 (Max. wide angle) *2 From front of the mounted conversion lens during normal shooting. *3 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58H is required when mounted on PowerShot G9 *4 When mounted on PowerShot G9 (Max. telephoto) 12 V/ 24 V DC 8.4 V DC, 0.55 A...
INDEX INDEX Numerics 1st-curtain ... 151 2nd-curtain ... 151 3:2 Guide ... 57 AC Adapter Kit ... 234, 262 ACK-DC20 ... 234 Add Frame ... 181 AE Lock ... 128 AEB Mode ... 131 AF Frame ... 59, 116 AF Lock ... 123 AF Mode ...
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Focus Check ...86 Focus Lock ...123 Focus Settings ...115 Focus-BKT Mode ...127 Folder ...156 Format ...69 Frame Rate ...106 FUNC. Menu ...48 Grid Lines ...57 HF-DC1 ...249 High-Power Flash ...249 Histogram ...64 Image Data Sizes (Estimated) 261 Image Destination ...156 Image Type ...80 Index Playback ...161 Indicators ...44...
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INDEX Optional Accessories ... 36 Overexposure Warning ... 64 Panorama ... 100 Play Menu ... 50 Power Saving ... 52 Power Saving Function ... 45 Print Menu ... 50 Print Settings (DPOF) ... 198 Print/Share Button ... 24, 31 Printing ... 24 Program AE ...
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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Battery Charger CB-2LW This product is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its intended manner, it should be returned to the manufacturer or be discarded. This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Only functions with settings that change with the shooting mode are listed here. Exposure Compensation (p. 135) Auto ISO Speed (p. 84) High ISO Auto ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 Auto Flash White Balance Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten,...
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Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Face Detect AiAF (9-point) AF Frame (p. 116) Center FlexiZone Standard Digital Zoom (p. 70) Digital Tele-converter Auto Flash Mode (p. 148) Manual Flash Output (p. 150) Flash Control Flash Exp. Comp (p. 149) (Built-in) Shutter Sync.