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Canon PowerShot S95 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...

  • 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-DC9 “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

    Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ...24 Take good people shots Portraits (p. 61) Shoot various other scenes Landscape Underwater (p. 61) Shoot with special effects Super vivid colors Poster Effect (p. 63) ● Focus on faces ...24, 62, 88, 92 ●...
  • Page 5 View ● Look at my pictures ...27 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow)...125 ● Look at my pictures on a TV ...129 ● Look at my pictures on a computer..32 ● Quickly search pictures ...122, 123 ● Erase pictures ...28, 136 Shoot/View Movies ●...

  • 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 Table of Contents ...6 Conventions Used in This Guide ...9...
  • Page 7 4 Choosing Settings Yourself...73 Shooting in Program AE ... 74 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)... 74 Turning the Flash On ... 75 Changing the Focusing Range (Macro)... 75 Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) ... 76 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents 7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions ... 121 Quickly Searching Images ...122 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback ...123 Viewing Slideshows ...125 Checking the Focus ...126 Magnifying Images...127 Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle)...127 Changing Image Transitions...128 Viewing Images on a TV...129 Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV...130 Protecting Images...132...

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button and control ring are represented by the following icons.

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs.
  • Page 11 • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. •...
  • Page 12 Safety Precautions Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.

  • Page 13: View Movies

    This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •...

  • Page 14: Insert 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: Charging The Battery

    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 Label What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi 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 m button 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

    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

    Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.

  • Page 24: 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. Zoom bar Turn on the camera.
  • Page 25 AF Frame What if an icon appears in the upper right of the screen? The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen. For details on the icons that appear, see “Scene Icons” (p. 179). Choosing the subject to focus on (Tracking AF) After pressing the o button and displaying on the subject you want to focus on.
  • Page 26 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if... • What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (p. 179) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 74). •...

  • 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. ● The last image you took will appear.

  • 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. Remaining Time Enter E mode. Set the mode dial to E. ● Compose the shot. Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom ●...

  • Page 30: Stop Shooting

    Shooting Movies Elapsed Time Microphone Magnifying the subject while shooting Pressing the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded and the movie may appear coarse. Also, you cannot use the Ï ring to zoom. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card Shooting Time...

  • Page 31: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. What if you can’t play back movies on a computer? • Install the included software (p. 33). • 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.

  • Page 32: 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 software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.

  • Page 33: Install The Software

    Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 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 34 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 35: Transfer And View Images

    For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow. Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click Transfer and View Images Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing link to modify the program.
  • Page 36 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer. There are, however, the following limitations. • It may take a few minutes from when you connect the camera to the computer until you can transfer images.

  • Page 37: Accessories

    Wrist Strap DIGITAL CAMERA WS-DC9 Solution Disk Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers HDMI Cable HTC-100 Battery Pack NB-6L with Terminal Cover* *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card USB card reader High-Definition TV Battery Charger...

  • 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 Using Accessories Abroad The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power.

  • Page 39: Other Accessories

    Flash Other Accessories Separately Sold Accessories High-Power Flash HF-DC1 ● This externally mounted flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate. Waterproof Case WP-DC38 ● Use this case to take underwater shots at depths of up to 40 meters (130 ft.), or to shoot in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes.
  • Page 40 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

    Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 24, 29, 55) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 122, 127) Lamp (pp. 59, 64, 65, 66, 162, 163) Lens Microphone (p. 30) Mode Dial Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode. Auto Mode You can leave it to the camera to select settings...
  • Page 43 Strap Mount (p. 13) Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44, 178, 180) Indicator (p. 45) (Short Cut) Button (p. 166) / c (Direct Print) (p. 148) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 27, 121) Speaker HDMI Terminal (p. 130) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp.

  • Page 44: Screen Display

    Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 178 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Display 1 Playback No Information Simple Information Display You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays right after shooting.

  • Page 45: Indicator

    Histogram during Playback High Dark Bright RGB Histogram RGB Histogram Indicator The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 43) will light or blink depending on the camera’s status. Colors Status Lights Green Blinks Lights Orange Blinks When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded/read or various information is being transmitted.

  • Page 46: Func. Menu - Basic Operations

    FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations You can set commonly used functions using the ø menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 182 – 183). Available Options Menu Items Choose a Shooting mode. ● Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode.

  • 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 options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 184 – 187). 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 You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the l button and turning on the power. Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. ● Press the n button.

  • Page 49: Changing The Screen Brightness

    Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu Using the l 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. 20) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 21), [Video System] •...

  • Page 51: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

    Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated.

  • Page 52: Clock Functions

    Clock Functions • Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting (p. 22), since all recorded data is 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 With Commonly Used Functions

    Shooting with Commonly This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer, and turn off the flash. This chapter assumes the camera is set to A mode for “Turning the •...

  • Page 54: 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 55: 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 approximately 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. 76) and the zoom factor used.
  • Page 56 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approx. 1.4x or approx. 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.

  • Page 57: Shoot Using Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom)

    Shoot Using Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) You can shoot using preset focal lengths of 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 85 mm or 105 mm (35mm film equivalents). This feature is useful when you want to shoot at a particular focal length. While in digital zoom (p.

  • Page 58: 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.

  • Page 59: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer Use the self timer for pictures where the photographer is also included in the shot. You can set the time delay between when the shutter button is pressed and the shot is taken (0 – 30 seconds) and also the number of shots (1 – 10 shots).

  • Page 60: Shooting In Low Light Conditions (Low Light)

    Shooting in Low Light Conditions (Low Light) What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? • Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. • If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may take longer than usual.

  • Page 61: 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. Enter K mode. ● Set the mode dial to K. Choose the Shooting mode. ●...
  • Page 62 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. ● You will be able to focus on subjects that are approx. 1 meter (3.3 ft.) or more away from the end of the lens.

  • Page 63: Adding Effects And Shooting

    In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 165). In V or S mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p.

  • Page 64: Detecting A Smile And Shooting

    Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, 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 65: Using The Wink Self-Timer

    Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. What if a wink is not detected? • Wink a bit slowly. •...

  • Page 66: Using The Face Self-Timer

    Using the Face Self-Timer Changing the number of shots in Step 1, press the op buttons. After choosing • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later.
  • Page 67 Changing the number of shots in Step 1, press the op buttons. After choosing Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. Using the Face Self-Timer Join the subjects and look at the camera.

  • Page 68: Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range)

    Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) The camera takes three successive shots at different brightness settings, then selects and combines the areas with the best brightness into one image. This lets you reduce highlight blowout and loss of details in shadow areas commonly found in high contrast scenes.

  • Page 69: Color Effects

    Adding Color Effects Color Effects Effect Off — Sepia Sepia tones. Black and white. Super Vivid Lets you take shots with vivid, intense colors. Lets you take shots that look like an old poster or illustration. Poster Effect Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) Choose a color effect.

  • Page 70: Shooting With Faded Colors (Nostalgic)

    Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic) This effect fades the colors and roughens the image so that it looks like an old photograph. You can choose from 5 effect levels. • Digital Zoom (p. 55), date stamp (p. 58), and red-eye correction (p. 105) are not available.

  • Page 71: Shoot With The Effects Of A Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-Eye Effect)

    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. Choose ●...

  • Page 72: Take Shots That Look Like A Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)

    Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of • the frame will switch, and you can use the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displayed vertically.

  • Page 73: 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 you have set the mode dial to G. • G stands for Program AE. •...

  • Page 74: 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 75: Turning The Flash On

    Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately 50 cm – 6.5 m (1.6 – 21 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 90 cm – 3.0 m (3.0 – 9.8 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i). Changing the Focusing Range (Macro) When it is difficult to focus because your shot contains subjects that are near, you can change the focusing range to focus more reliably.

  • Page 76: Changing The Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)

    Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from four recording pixel (image size) settings. Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) You can choose from the following two compression ratios (image quality): (Fine), (Normal). Choose the recording pixel setting. After pressing the m button, press the ●...
  • Page 77 (Small) 0.3M/640x480 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • The values in the table are based on a 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed (p.

  • Page 78: Shooting Raw Images

    Shooting RAW Images A RAW image is raw data recorded with nearly no deterioration in image quality resulting from image processing inside the camera. You can use the supplied software to adjust the image in any way you like with minimal loss in image quality.

  • Page 79: Changing The Aspect Ratio

    Changing the Aspect Ratio You can change the width to height ratio of an image. Same aspect ratio as wide screen high definition televisions. Same aspect ratio as 35mm film. Suitable for printing out 5" x 7" or postcard sized images. Same aspect ratio as the screen of this camera.

  • Page 80: Changing The Iso Speed

    Changing the ISO Speed Changing the ISO speed • Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an increased chance of subject or image blurring in certain shooting conditions. • Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing image blurring and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject.

  • Page 81: Shooting Using A Tv Monitor

    Changing the Maximum ISO Speed for You can set a maximum ISO speed of Changing the Rate of Change for You can choose [Fast], [Slow] or [Standard] rates of change for Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. •...

  • Page 82: 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 83: Correcting The White Balance

    If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. Correcting the White Balance You can correct the white balance. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter.

  • Page 84: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Maximum Speed Mode (Approx. images/sec.) Continuous Continuous Shooting AF Continuous Shooting LV* * When in t (p. 63), AF lock (p. 90) or manual focus modes (p. 93), change to •...

  • Page 85: 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 86: Changing The Composition With The Focus Lock

    Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock 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. Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked.

  • Page 87: Getting More Out Of Your Camera

    Getting More Out of Your This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G. • • The sections “Setting the Shutter Speed” (p. 98), “Setting the Aperture Value”...

  • Page 88: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Center The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size Press the n button to choose [AF Frame Size] in the 4 tab, then choose •...

  • Page 89: Choosing The Subject To Focus On (Tracking Af)

    • Examples of faces that cannot be detected: • Subjects that are far away or extremely close. • Subjects that are dark or light. • Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden. •...

  • Page 90: Shooting With The Af Lock

    Shooting with the AF Lock • The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button half way without pressing the q button. When shooting completes, appear in the center of the screen. • Servo AF (p. 94) is set to [On]. •...

  • Page 91: Magnifying The Focal Point

    Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. What if the display does not magnify? The display will not appear magnified in [Face AiAF] if a face cannot be detected or is too big in relation to the screen.

  • Page 92: Choosing The Person To Focus On (Face Select)

    Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot. Register 0 to the (p. 166). Enter Face Select mode. ● Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the After [Face Select : On] appears, a face frame...

  • Page 93: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode

    Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus. MF Distance Indicator You can also focus using the Ï ring (p. 101). •...

  • Page 94: Focus Bracketing (Focus-Bkt Mode)

    Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) The camera automatically takes three continuous shots in the following order: one at the position set in manual focus, and one each with focus positions preset farther and nearer. The focus adjustment can be set in 3 levels. In flash settings other than ! (p.

  • Page 95: Changing The Metering Method

    • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. • In low light conditions, AF frames may not turn blue even after pressing the shutter button halfway. In this case, you can set the focus and exposure with the AF frame setting. •...

  • Page 96: 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”. Program Shift If you lock the exposure and turn the Ê dial, you can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination.

  • Page 97: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb Mode)

    Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) The camera takes 3 continuous shots while automatically adjusting the exposure to standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure, in that order. In flash settings other than ! (p. 54), AEB is not available. • • Continuous shooting (p. 84) cannot be used in this mode. If you press the l button while in the exposure compensation screen •...

  • Page 98: 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...

  • Page 99: 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 100: Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture Value

    Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. D stands for “Manual”. Aperture Value Shutter Speed Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Exposure Level Indicator • The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method chosen (p.

  • Page 101: Making Settings Using The Control Ring

    Making Settings using the Control Ring You can change the function assigned to the control ring. By performing operations with the control ring, you can enjoy the feeling of using a fully manual camera. Assign a function to the Ï ring. ●...

  • Page 102: Functions Assignable To The Control Ring

    Making Settings using the Control Ring Functions Assignable to the Control Ring The functions you can assign to the control ring are different depending on the shooting mode. The functions assigned to the control dial also change. Shooting mode Assignable Function Ï...
  • Page 103 Registering Functions to the Control Ring You can register which functions will be assigned to the control ring for each Shooting mode. Making Settings using the Control Ring Choose ● Follow Step 1 on p. 101 to choose then press the n button. Make the setting.

  • Page 104: 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. To suppress highlight blowout, Dynamic Range Correction is used. To bring out shadow details, Shadow Correct is used.

  • Page 105: Red-Eye Correction

    Shadow Correct 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. 146). You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, then •...

  • Page 106: 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 107: Adjusting The Flash Output

    You can also set the flash exposure compensation. Press the n • button and choose [Flash Settings] in the 4 tab. Then choose [Flash Exp. Comp] and press the qr buttons to choose a setting. If you press the r button and immediately press the n button, the •...

  • Page 108: Registering Shooting Settings

    Registering Shooting Settings You can register commonly used shooting modes and settings to your preference. To switch between registered settings, simply turn the mode dial . Even if you switch shooting modes or turn off the power, settings that usually cancel (self timer, etc.) will be saved. Settings that Can be Registered Shooting modes (G, M, B and D) •...

  • Page 109: 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 110 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. 61 to choose Y. Press the l button.

  • Page 111: Checking For Shut Eyes

    • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse. Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears. • mode, when the number of shots is set to two or more, this function is only available for the last image shot.

  • Page 112: 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). •...

  • Page 113: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies

    Using Various Functions for This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. This chapter assumes that the mode dial has been set to E mode. •...

  • Page 114: Changing The Movie Mode

    You can choose between four Movie modes. Standard Miniature Effect > Color Accent Color Swap Under some conditions, colors may not turn out as expected in > and z modes. Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models.
  • Page 115 Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times (for 1 Min. Clips) Speed If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of • the frame will switch, and you can use the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displayed vertically.

  • Page 116: Changing The Image Quality

    Estimated Shooting Time Card Capacity 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 29 minutes and 59 seconds when shooting in approximately 1 hour when shooting in •...

  • Page 117: 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. Using the Wind Filter Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong. However, unnatural sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind. Focus.

  • Page 118: 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 - The optical zoom is not available while shooting.

  • Page 119: Editing

    Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 31) Exit Playback Slow motion playback (you can use the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial 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...

  • Page 120: 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 121: Using Various Playback And Editing Functions

    Using Various Playback and 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 122: Quickly Searching Images

    Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Searching Images Using the Control Dial Turning the control dial will display images in a line letting you quickly search them.

  • Page 123: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback

    Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 132) or delete (p. 136) all images at once while filtered. Jump to Favorites Jump Shot Date Jump to My Category...

  • Page 124: Print

    Viewing Images in Filtered Playback What if you can’t choose a filter? Filters that do not have any corresponding images cannot be chosen. Filtered playback In filtered playback (Step 2), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching Images” (p. 122), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 125), and “Magnifying Images” (p.

  • Page 125: Viewing Slideshows

    Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. Press the n button to choose ● [Slideshow] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the setting.

  • Page 126: Checking The Focus

    Checking the Focus If you press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial during playback, the image • will switch. If you keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast-forward through images. • The power saving function (p. 51) does not work during slideshows. •...

  • Page 127: Magnifying Images

    Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area You can return to single image playback immediately by pressing the n button while the image is magnified. 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.

  • Page 128: Changing Image Transitions

    Changing Image Transitions • Only still images shot with this camera will play back in Smart Shuffle. • Smart Shuffle] is not available in the following situations: If there are less than 50 images taken with this camera on the memory card. If you play back images not supported by Smart Shuffle.

  • Page 129: 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 display correctly on the TV? Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system.

  • Page 130: 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. Using a TV Remote to Control the Camera When you connect the camera to an HDMI CEC compatible TV, you can use the TV's remote control to operate the camera and play back images or view slideshows.

  • Page 131: Display Images

    Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV Return Play Movie Slideshow Index Playback Change Display • If you operate the controls on the camera, you will not be able to control the camera with the TV's remote control until you return to single image playback.

  • Page 132: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 28, 136). Choose a selection method 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 settings first.
  • Page 133 If you switch shooting modes or turn off the power before performing the operations in Step 3, images will not be protected. Select Range Choose images. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image, then press the m button. will appear on the screen.

  • Page 134: Protect Images

    Protecting Images Choose images with the Ê dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the Ê dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to ●...
  • Page 135 Choose All Images You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 4, while in [Select Range] or Step 2 while in [All Images]. Choose [All Images]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 132 to choose [All Images], then press the m button.

  • Page 136: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 132) cannot be erased. Choose a selection method Choosing Images Individually Choose [Erase]. Press the n button to choose [Erase] ●...
  • Page 137 Select Range Choose All Images Erase. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p.

  • Page 138: Tagging Images As Favorites

    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. 123). If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites.

  • Page 139: 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. 123) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • Viewing Slideshows (p. 125), Protecting Images (p. 132), Erasing All Images (p.
  • Page 140 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in Step 4, images will not be tagged as My Category. Select Range Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image.

  • Page 141: Rotating Images

    If you choose [Deselect] in Step 4, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category. Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of Choose a category. ●...

  • Page 142: 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 saved as • RAW images cannot be edited. Choose [Resize]. ●...

  • Page 143: 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 • Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 142) cannot be edited. •...

  • Page 144: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function

    You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 85 for details on each menu item. If you repeatedly change the color of the same image, the quality will gradually deteriorate and you may not achieve the expected color. •...

  • Page 145: 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 146: 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 corrected properly. • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. •...

  • Page 147: Printing

    Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) (p. 40). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers...

  • Page 148: Printing Images

    Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ●...

  • Page 149: Print Images

    Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 40 for Canon-brand Pictbridge compliant printers. • Index printing (p. 151) is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). • RAW images cannot be printed.

  • Page 150: 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 pressing the c button. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. You cannot add images to the print list when the camera is connected to the printer.

  • Page 151: 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 (p. 154) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.

  • Page 152: Choosing The Number Of Copies

    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • 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.

  • Page 153: Set All Images To Print Once

    Select Range Set All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose [Select Range]. ● In Step 1 on p. 152, choose [Select Range], then press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 133 to choose images.

  • Page 154: Print Added Images

    Print Added Images Print Added Images You can print images added to the print list by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (pp. 150 – 153). Number of copies to print All selections will be cleared. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [OK], then press the m button.

  • Page 155: 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 156: Changing Camera Settings

    Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. Turning off Hints & Tips When you choose an item in the ø menu (p. 46) or MENU (p. 47), a description of the function (hints and tips) is displayed.
  • Page 157 Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register an image.
  • Page 158 Changing Camera Settings Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 –...

  • Page 159: Creating Folders By Shooting Date

    Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p.

  • Page 160: 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. 51). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Using the World Clock When travelling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting.
  • Page 161 If you change the date or time in the time and date will automatically change. Changing Distance Units You can change the distance units that display in the MF indicator (p. 93) from m/cm to ft/in. Changing Camera Settings Set the world time zone. ●...

  • Page 162: Changing Shooting Function Settings

    Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode dial 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 163 Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this function. Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting.

  • Page 164: Customizing Display Information

    Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. Customizing Display Information You can change which information is displayed by switching between custom displays with each press of the l button. ●...
  • Page 165 If you press the shutter button halfway and return to the shooting screen from the custom display settings screen, the settings will not be saved. • Gray items can also be set, however, they may not appear depending on the Shooting mode. •...

  • Page 166: Registering Functions To The

    Changing Shooting Function Settings Registering Functions to the • Choose if you want to return the button to default settings. • When this symbol is shown on the bottom right of an icon, the function cannot be used in the current Shooting mode or function setting. •...

  • Page 167: Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu)

    Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu) You can register up to 5 items from commonly used shooting menus to the tab, letting you quickly access these items from a single screen. Choose [My Menu settings]. ● Choose [My Menu settings] in the then press the m button.

  • Page 168: Changing Playback Function Settings

    Changing Playback Function Settings • Gray items in Step 2 can also be set, however, they may not be available depending on the Shooting mode. Choose [Set default view] and press the qr buttons to choose [Yes]. My • Menu can now be displayed by pressing the n button when in a Shooting mode.

  • Page 169: 10Useful Information

    Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit and Eye-Fi card (both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.

  • Page 170: 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 171: 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 172: 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 an 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 set [Eye-Fi trans.] to [Disable] when the tab is in the locked position.

  • Page 173: 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 174: Image Is Blurred

    Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 23). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 188). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 162). •...
  • Page 175 Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 51). Cannot make settings for shooting functions or ø menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode”...

  • Page 176: 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 a 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, 29, 53, 73) or edit images (pp.
  • Page 177 Check the image in Playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. List of Messages That Appear on the Screen...

  • Page 178: Information Displayed On The Screen

    Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 82) White Balance Correction (p. 83) My Colors (p. 85) AEB Shooting (p. 97) / Focus Bracketing (p. 94) Drive Mode (p. 84) Eye-Fi Connection Status (p.

  • Page 179: Scene Icons

    Scene Icons In A mode, 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. Subject Back ground Bright Backlit Including Blue Skies Backlit Sunsets Spotlights Dark When...
  • Page 180 Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) RGB Histogram (p. 45) My Category (p. 139) Shooting mode (p. 182) ISO Speed (p. 80), Playback Speed (Movies) (p. 115) Exposure Compensation (p. 74), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 117) White Balance (p. 82) Histogram (p.

  • Page 181: 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 182: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Set Control Ring Func. (p. 103) Exposure Compensation (p. 74) Self-Timer (p. 59) Flash (pp. 54, 75, 106) Program Shift (p. 96) AE Lock (p. 96)/FE Lock (p. 96) AE Lock/Exposure Shift (p. 117) AF Lock (when registered to the Focusing Range (pp.
  • Page 183 I J V — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — * — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...

  • Page 184: Menus

    Menus 4 Shooting Menu Function Center AF Frame (p. 88) Face AiAF Tracking AF AF Frame Size (p. 88) Normal/Small Standard Digital Zoom (p. 55) Digital Tele-converter (1.4x/2.3x) AF-Point Zoom (p. 91) On/Off Servo AF (p. 94) On/Off AF-assist Beam (p. 162) On/Off MF-Point Zoom (p.
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  • Page 186: 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 Distance Units Video System Ctrl via HDMI Eye-Fi Settings Language Reset All * Default setting My Menu Menu Item...

  • Page 187: Playback Menu

    1 Playback Menu Item Smart Shuffle Slideshow Erase Protect Rotate Favorites My Category i-Contrast Red-Eye Correction Trimming Resize My Colors Scroll Display Resume Transition * Default setting 2 Print Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Select Range Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Settings Content...

  • Page 188: Specifications

    Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels ... Approx. 10.0 million pixels Lens Focal Length ... 3.8x zoom: 6.0 (W) – 22.5 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) Focusing Range ... 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity (W), 30 cm (12 in.) – infinity (T) Image Stabilizer System...
  • Page 189 Recording Media ... SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card File Format ... Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) Data Type Still Images... Exif 2.3 (JPEG), RAW (CR2 (Canon Original)) Movies ... MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo)) Recording Pixels Still Images...
  • Page 190 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.

  • Page 191: Index

    Date/Time Date/Time Adding to Image...58 Changing ...20 Date/Time Battery...20 Setting...19 World Clock ...160 Default Settings ...50 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2 Digital Tele-Converter...56 Digital Zoom ...55 Display Language...21 DPOF...150, 151 Drive Mode ...84 Dynamic Range Correction ... 104 Editing i-Contrast ...145...
  • Page 192 Index Flash Exposure Compensation ... 106 Off... 54 On... 75 Slow Synchro... 106 Focal Lengths... 57 Focus AF Frame... 25, 88 AF Lock ... 90 AF-Point Zoom ... 91 Face Select... 92 Servo AF... 94 Focus Check ... 126 Focus Lock ... 86 Focusing Range ...
  • Page 193 Slideshow ... 125 Smart Shuffle... 127 Smile (Shooting Mode) ... 64 Snow (Shooting Mode) ... 62 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2 Installation... 33 Software Guide ... 2 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing ...32 Sound Settings ... 48 Step Zoom ...57...
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