Direct Print User Guide (Connecting the camera to a printer) • Software Starter Guide (Connecting the camera to a computer) See the PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canon.jp/imaging/information-e.html • ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software User Guide A memory card is not included.
Let’s Get Started! This guide is divided into the following two sections. First... Getting Started This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics. Next...
About this Guide About this Guide Symbol Conventions in this Guide Using the Flash Raise the flash manually. Some functions may not be available in certain shooting modes. If there is no notation to that effect, the function may be used in all modes. : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.
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. This is not a malfunction. About the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder The LCD monitor and viewfinder are produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques.
Getting Started Preparations Shooting Still Images Viewing Still Images Erasing Printing Shooting Movies Viewing Movies Downloading Images to a Computer System Map...
Preparations Preparations Installing the Batteries and Memory Card Slide the cover lock a and hold it open while sliding the cover b and opening it (c). Cover Lock Slide the cover in the direction shown (b) Install four batteries. Negative end (–) Positive end (+) Close the cover (d), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place (e).
To Remove the Batteries Open the cover and remove the batteries. Take care that you do not drop the batteries. Installing the Memory Card Slide the cover (a) and open it (b). Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Front Write Protect Tab (only SD and SDHC...
Preparations Close the cover (c) and slide until it clicks (d). Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction. 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. Opening the LCD Monitor You can use the LCD monitor to compose pictures before shooting, operate menus or play back images. You can position the LCD monitor in the following ways.
Preparations Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera body until it clicks into place. When the LCD monitor clicks into place, the image will display normally (not reversed). Always keep the LCD monitor closed with the display facing the camera body when the camera is not in use.
To Change a Previously Set Date/Time Use the following procedures to display the Date/Time settings menu, and then perform Steps 2 and 3 above. Press the MENU button. Use the (Set up) menu. Use the [Date/Time]. Press the button. The date/time setting screen will appear when the capacity of the lithium date/time battery is depleted (p.
Preparations Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Buttons Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images (p. 192) and sound data recorded with the sound recorder (p.
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. However, when switching to the viewfinder display and starting, the start-up image is not displayed and there is no startup sound.
Shooting Still Images Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot. • The shutter sound will play once and the image will record. • Movement of the camera or subject while the shutter sound is playing may result in blurred images. •...
Viewing Still Images Buttons Press the (Playback) button. 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.
Erasing Erasing Buttons Press the (Playback) button. Use the press the button. You can also select images by using 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. • Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers. For details, see the Direct Print User Guide. Turn on the printer.
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Printing Use the press the • The button will blink blue and printing will start. • You can also select images by using the control dial. • After you finish printing, turn off the camera and the printer and disconnect the interface cable. This camera does not allow you to insert the shooting date into an image while shooting (date stamping).
[Remove] and press the FUNC./SET button. Printing Images in a Print List This explanation is based on the use of a Canon SELPHY ES series or SELPHY CP series printer. Connect the camera to the printer.
Shooting Movies Shooting Movies No matter what position the mode dial is in, you can shoot movies just pressing the movie button. Sound can be recorded in stereo. Movie Button Press the power button. Aim the camera at the subject. Do not touch the microphone while recording.
Press the movie button to shoot. • Recording starts. • During recording, the elapsed recording time and [ Rec.] will display in the LCD monitor. Press the movie button again to stop recording. • The indicator will blink red and the data will be recorded onto the memory card.
Viewing Movies Viewing Movies Buttons Press the (Playback) button. Use the button. • Images with a • You can also select images by using the control dial. Use the button. • The movie will start playing. • If you press the FUNC./SET button during playback, you can pause and restart the movie.
We recommend using the supplied software. 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.
1,024 × 768 pixels/ 32,000 Colors or better Preparing to Download Images 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.
Macintosh Double-click the ROM window. When the installer panel appears, click [Install]. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. 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 terminal.
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Open CameraWindow. 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. Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer.
Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the software before downloading images via the direct transfer method for the first time (p. 28). Buttons Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor.
Downloading Images to a Computer You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading images. All Images New Images DPOF Trans. Images Select & Transfer Wallpaper All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images Use the button.
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Use the and press the • The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. Press the MENU button after downloading finishes. • You will return to the Direct Transfer menu. Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer.
• NiMH Battery NB4-300 (set of 4 AA-size) also available separately. Speedlite Speedlite 580EX II* Lens Hood LH-DC50 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×4) CBK4-300 * Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* Stereo Video Cable STV-250N* Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700...
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System Map Canon Brand Direct Print Compatible Printers Compact Photo Printers* Memory Card (SELPHY series) USB Card Reader Bubble Jet Printers* (PIXMA series) Video IN Terminal USB Port TV/Video Audio IN Terminal (R/L) Windows/Macintosh *1 Also available for purchase separately.
Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Flash • EX-Series Speedlites Speedlites for Canon EOS models. Subjects are optimally illuminated for crisp, natural images. • Speedlite 220EX/430EX II*/580EX II* * Speedlite 430EX and 580EX may also be used.
Other Accessories • Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY series), or to a Bubble Jet printer*. * Refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide. • Stereo Video Cable STV-250N Use this cable to connect the camera to a TV set.
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).
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.
Using the button can turn the camera on/off and switch between the shooting/playback modes. Turning the Camera Off Press the Press power button button Lens retracted* * The amount of time before the lens automatically retracts can be set in [Lens Retract] in the (Set up) menu (p.
Power Lamp and Indicator The power lamp and the indicator on the back of the camera will light or blink under the following conditions. • Power Lamp Orange : Shooting mode Green : Playback mode/Printer connection Yellow : Computer connection •...
Displaying 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.
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, My Camera or My Menu menus. FUNC.
Rec., Play, Print, Set up, My Camera and My Menu (MENU Button) Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Set up) Menu (Rec.) Menu You can switch between menus with button. • This example shows the Rec. menu when in Press the MENU button.
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor (Viewfinder) and Menus Shooting Mode Histogram (p. 52) Av/Tv bar Camera Shake ( (p. 231) Shutter Speed, Aperture Value Information Displayed White Balance or Recording Pixels, etc. Time Zone ( Digital Tele-Converter ( 2.3x)/Digital Zoom Factor/ Safety Zoom ( Macro ( )/Super Macro (...
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Information Displayed i-Contrast ( Camera Shake ( Audio ( Manual Focus ( Exposure Compensation … Exposure Shift Bar ( AE Lock/FE Lock Grid Lines, 3:2 Guide *1 This is not normally displayed. It appears when remaining available internal memory (buffer) is half or less during movie recording (when the buffer warning indicates full, shooting or recording may be stopped).
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Playback Mode (Detailed) Histogram Information Displayed Print List (Playback) i-Contrast/ Red-Eye Correction/Trimming/Resize/ My Colors ( Protection Status ( Image with Sound Memo ( Compression (Still Images)/Recording Pixels (Still Images), Movie ( Auto Category ( My Category ( The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized.
Information for images shot with 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 (detailed display) or the viewfinder (detailed display).
Rec. Menu Menu Item AF Frame Face Detect*/Center FlexiZone*/Face Detect) AF-Point Zoom On/Off* Servo AF On/Off* AF Mode Continuous*/Single Digital Zoom (Still image) Standard*/Off/1.4x/2.3x (Movie) Standard*/Off Flash Control Flash Mode Auto*/Manual Flash Exp. –2 to 0* to +2 Comp Flash Output Minimum*/Medium/Maximum Shutter Sync.
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Menu Item Safety MF On*/Off AF-assist Beam On*/Off Review Off/2* – 10 seconds/Hold (Rec. Review) Review Info Off*/Detailed/Focus Check Save Original On/Off* Reverse Disp. On*/Off Auto Category On*/Off IS Mode (Still image) Continuous*/Shoot Only/ Panning/Off (Movie) Continuous*/Off Custom Display LCD/ Viewfinder Shooting info.
Play Menu Reference Menu Item Slide Show p. 173 My Category p. 161 Erase p. 197 Protect p. 192 i-Contrast p. 183 Red-Eye Correction p. 178 Trimming p. 164 Resize p. 187 My Colors p. 185 Sound Recorder p. 190 Rotate p.
Print Menu Menu Item Print Displays the print menu. Select Image & Configures print settings for individual Qty. images as you view them. Select Range Selects a range of sequential images and makes print settings for all the images in that range.
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 – 0 dB Wind Filter On/Off* Options Summary/Reference Page Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds (except for...
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Menu Item LCD Brightness (Normal)*/ (Bright) 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...
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(Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. As this setting will be stored to memory even when the power is turned off, to print using an image size other...
My Camera Menu Menu Item Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. Start-up Sets the sound played when the Sound camera power is turned on. Operation Sets the sound played when any button Sound...
The LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Display Switching LCD Monitor Display Modes Each press of the DISP. button, changes the display mode of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. Also, closing the LCD monitor causes the viewfinder to display. See Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor (Viewfinder) and Menus for details (p.
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Playback Mode or Rec. Review (Right After Shooting) No Information Standard Display* * Playback mode only Focus Check* Detailed Display * Still image only The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display or focus check display in magnified display (p. 155), or index playback mode (p.
Night Display When shooting at dusk or during the evening when the dark surroundings make it difficult to view the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, the camera’s “night view” option displays the subject brightly in the LCD monitor. This will allow you to compose a shot even in dark environments (this setting cannot be turned off).
Customizing Display Information You can select which LCD monitor or viewfinder display modes are enabled when the DISP. button is pressed, as well as select which of the following information is displayed in each mode. LCD/Viewfinder Select whether to enable or disable each of the display modes for the LCD ( ).
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Select [LCD/Viewfinder]. 1. Use the select • Sets LCD monitor display mode after the DISP. button is pressed. • If you do not wish to change the display mode, press the FUNC./SET button to display • You cannot add active LCD/Viewfinder icon. Make settings.
Commonly Used Shooting Functions You can also use the control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See p. 43. Using the Optical Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 28 – 560 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms.
Using the Digital Zoom/ Digital Tele-Converter 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 Equivalent to Standard 28 – 2240 mm Equivalent to 28 –...
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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. Pressing the zoom lever toward further (not available during movie shooting.).
Shooting with the Digital Zoom Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select [Digital Zoom]. Make settings. 1. Use the [Standard]. 2. Press the MENU button. Press the zoom lever toward •...
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Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select [Digital Zoom]. Make settings.
Using the Flash Raise the flash manually. Press the 1. Use the flash mode. : [Auto] : [On] • You can configure detailed settings for the flash when you press the MENU button while this screen is displayed (p. 110). When you are not using the flash, lower the flash until it closes.
Shooting Close-ups (Macro/Super Macro) Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. Super Macro mode allows even closer shooting of the subject than Macro mode, magnifying the subject further. In addition, the background can be shot with different effects than when shooting in Macro mode. Press the •...
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Focusing distance and image area when shooting as close to the subject as possible Zoom level Maximum wide 10 – 50 cm angle (3.9 in. – 1.6 ft.) Maximum wide angle (fixed)* (0 – 3.9 in.) * You cannot use the zoom. Check the range of the built-in flash when using it in Macro mode on p.
Using the Self-Timer You can set the time delay and the number of shots you wish to take in advance. Shoots 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. • 2 seconds before the shutter releases, the self-timer lamp 10 sec. Self-Timer and sound speed up.
Make settings. 1. Use the [Self-Timer]. 2. Use the 3. Press the 4. Press the MENU button. Press the 1. Use the self-timer mode. • Pressing the MENU button while this screen is displayed will display the [Drive Settings] screen in Step 2. Shoot.
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Make settings. 1. Use the Timer], and the select 2. Use the [Delay] or [Shots] and the button to change the settings. 3. Press the 4. Press the MENU button. If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following occurs.
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Set the number of shots. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select [Drive Settings]. 3. Press the 4. Use the [FaceSelf-Timer]. 5. Use the value. 6. Press the 7. Press the MENU button. •...
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Have the other subject enter the composition and face the camera. • When the new face is detected, the blinking of the self-timer lamp and the self-timer sound speed up, and the shutter releases approx. 2 seconds later. • When the number of shots is set to 2 or more, pictures will continue to be taken at approximately 2-second intervals.
Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Select the recording pixels. 1. Press the 2. Use the and the the recording pixels. Select a compression setting. 1. Press the DISP. button. 2. Use the the option. 3. Press the Available Shooting Modes button.
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Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Large 10M 3648 × 2736 Medium 1 6M 2816 × 2112 Medium 2 4M 2272 × 1704 Medium 3 2M 1600 × 1200 Small 0.3M 640 × 480 3648 × 2048 Widescreen : Approximate recording pixel numbers are shown. M is short for megapixels. * Paper sizes vary according to region.
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function 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. Display on the Options LCD monitor...
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Make settings. 1. Use the image stabilizer settings. 2. Press the MENU button. Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds. Use the Auto ISO Shift (p. 85), or fix the camera using a tripod to shoot. When you shoot with the camera attached to a tripod, we recommend you set [IS Mode] to [Off].
Adjusting the ISO Speed Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. Select an ISO Speed.
Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO Shift) When the camera shake warning icon ( this function allows you to increase ISO speed and to shoot at a shutter speed which minimizes the effects of camera shake by pressing the button.
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Press the shutter button halfway. • When is displayed, the lights in blue. Press and hold the shutter button halfway, then press button. • The ISO speed after adjustment is displayed. • While pressing the shutter button halfway, pressing the again will return the ISO speed to its original condition.
Shooting Using the Mode Dial Mode Dial The camera automatically selects settings. : Auto (p. 17) Image Zone When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting (p. 95). : Portrait : Night Snapshot : Special Scene : Night Scene...
Movie Shooting Regardless of the mode dial position you can shoot movies* just pressing the Movie button. You can select the movie recording pixels (p. 91) and shoot with color effects such as Color Accent, Color Swap, and My Colors. Sound is recorded in stereo. In modes other than menus such as the FUNC.
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You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in this camera to shoot movies (pp. 16, 215). Be careful of the following while recording. - Do not touch the microphone (p. 40). - If you press a button, the sound of the button being pressed will also be recorded.
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You can perform the following operations when shooting a movie (you can also set them before shooting when the mode dial is set to - AF lock: If you press the MF button, auto focus will be fixed at the current state. The on the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder), and you can confirm the distance between the subject and lens.
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Changing Movie Recording Pixels Recording Pixels 640 × 480 320 × 240 Select the recording pixels. 1. Press the 2. Use the and the change the option. 3. Press the See Memory Cards, Estimated Capacities and Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 274). Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second.
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Shooting Still Images while Shooting a Movie You can shoot a high quality still image* while shooting a movie. * The recording pixels and compression are the same as those set for still images (excluding While shooting a movie, press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Setting the Recording Functions The microphone level (sound recording level) for movie, sound memos (p. 189) and sound recorder (p. 190), and Wind Filter (p. 190) can be set. Select [Audio]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the menu. 3.
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Set the wind filter. 1. Use the [Wind Filter]. 2. Use the or [Off]. 3. Press the MENU button. • Recommended to set to [On] when the wind is strong. • When set to [On], viewfinder). When [Auto] is set, recording volume is automatically adjusted to reduce sound distortion.
Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. Set the mode dial to mode 1. Use the control dial to select the scene mode. Produces a soft effect when photographing people.
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Allows you to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake when firmly holding the camera, even without using a tripod. Shoots continuous images with autofocus. Well suited for shooting moving subjects. Allows you to capture people against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene.
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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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Use this option to transform a color specified in the screen into another (p. 146). The shutter speed is slow in tripod to avoid camera shake. increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot. With , image noise may be prominent.
Program AE The camera automatically sets 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.
Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. 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.
The shutter speed, zoom and aperture value have the following relationship. Maximum Wide Angle Maximum Telephoto The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/500 second*. Therefore, even if the shutter speed is preset to a speed higher than 1/500 second, the camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/500 second during shooting.
Setting the Aperture The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait.
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The maximum shutter speed with synchronized flash is 1/500 second*. Therefore, even if an aperture value is preset, the aperture value may automatically be reset to match the synchronized flash speed. * When using an external flash, see pp. 258, 259. Aperture Value Display The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to enter the camera.
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. Set the mode dial to Configure the shutter speed and aperture setting. 1. Press the button to select the shutter speed or aperture value.
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Shoot. • The current exposure level appears on the right side of the exposure level indicator, while the correct exposure level appears in the center on the left side of the indicator (if the difference is more than ±2 stops, the current exposure level appears in red on the LCD monitor).
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) 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. Set the mode dial to Select the shooting direction.
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Shoot the first frame of the sequence. • The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. • You can press the previously recorded image to retake the shot.
Various Shooting Methods You can also use the control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See p. 43. Continuous Shooting The camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. Continuous You can shoot continuously at a short Approx.
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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 display When in set. and Manual Focus modes, be selected).
Setting the Flash You can make detailed built-in flash and external flash* settings to fit the shooting conditions. * See Setting the Externally Mounted Flash (p. 260). Built-in Flash Settings Menu Item Flash Mode When set to [Manual], you can control the flash output in the Flash Exp.
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Menu Item Slow Synchro 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. Red-Eye Automatically searches for and Corr. corrects red eyes in the image when the flash fires.
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Displaying and Setting [Flash Control] Select [Flash Control]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select [Flash Control]. 3. Press the • [Flash Control] can also be displayed by the following methods. - Press the button for more than one second.
Checking the Focus and People’s Expressions You can zoom the display of the AF frame to check focus when shooting or right after taking a shot. Zooming the AF Frame and Shooting The AF frame area can be zoomed to check focus while shooting. When you want to capture people’s expressions, set [AF Frame] to [Face Detect].
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Press the shutter button halfway. • Pressing the shutter button halfway zooms a section of the display according to the following AF Frame mode settings (p. 118). [Face Detect] : The face detected as the main subject will appear zoomed. [Center] : The center of the image will appear zoomed in the LCD monitor.
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Checking Focus Right After Shooting (Focus Check) Allows you to check the focus of an image taken. It is also easy to check people’s expressions and look for closed eyes when shooting because a frame the size of the face displays when Face Select and Track (p.
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Shoot. • The recorded image will be displayed. • Frames are displayed as follows. Frame color Orange Displays the area of the image shown at the bottom right. White Indicates the AF frames or the positions of faces that were focused when shooting. •...
Switching between Focus Settings You can set the AF mode. The camera is continually focusing on whatever it is aimed at 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.
Selecting an AF Frame Mode The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. Face Detect Center FlexiZone Select [AF Frame]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select [AF Frame]. Make settings.
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The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway. - Green: Shooting preparations complete - Yellow: Focusing difficulty ([Center] or [FlexiZone] option) - No AF frame: Focusing difficulty ([Face Detect] option) Face Detect Feature When the camera detects faces, AF frames will be displayed on a maximum of three faces.
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Moving the AF Frame ([FlexiZone] Selected) The AF frame can be moved manually allowing you to focus precisely on the desired area of your subject. Press the • The AF frame will display in green. Move the AF frame using the control dial and press the •...
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Changing the AF Frame Size ([FlexiZone] selected) You can change the size of the AF frame to match the size of the subject. When your target subject is small or when you want to focus on a specific portion of the subject, you can decrease the size of the AF frame to shrink the area of focus.
Selecting a Subject to Focus On (Face Select and Track) Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range. Set the AF frame mode in the menu to [Face Detect] in advance (p. 118). Select a face to focus on.
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Press the shutter button halfway. • The face frame ( green • If the camera has difficulty focusing, the face frame will display in yellow. Press the shutter button all the way to shoot. In the following cases, the face select mode will be canceled. - When turning the power off and back on - When switching to another shooting mode - When using the digital zoom or digital tele-converter...
Shooting with Servo AF With Servo AF, the focus remains on a subject for as long as the shutter button is pressed halfway, so you do not miss opportunities to capture a moving subject. Select [Servo AF]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2.
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus, Safety MF) 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 •...
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Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. To Release the AF Lock: Press the MF button. When [Servo AF] (p. 124) is set to [On], AF lock cannot be used. mode, you cannot enable AF lock using the method on p.
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. 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*.
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Use the control dial and adjust the focus. • The MF indicator shows approximate figures. Use them as a shooting guideline only. To Cancel the Manual Focus: Press the MF button. You cannot change the AF frame setting while focusing manually.
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Setting the Safety MF Select [Safety MF]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select [Safety MF]. Make settings. 1. Use the [On]. 2. Press the MENU button. Focus the camera with the manual focus, then press the shutter button halfway.
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT 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. 108). The farther and nearer focus positions can be set in three steps: large, medium and small.
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. Confirm that the flash is lowered. •...
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Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Combination The automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure to shoot images (Program Shift). Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure.
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. Raise the flash. mode press the (flash on). • If you are using an externally mounted flash, please refer to its manual for setting instructions.
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 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.
Shooting while Brightening Dark Areas (i-Contrast) When shooting scenes in which faces or subjects appear darkened, you can set the camera to automatically detect faces and dark areas and compensate brightness levels while shooting. Select [i-Contrast]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2.
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots at the same interval as continuous shooting (p. 108). The images are shot in the following order: Standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure.
Switching between Metering Modes Evaluative Center Weighted Avg. Spot AE Point Center AF Point Change the metering mode. 1. Press the 2. Use the and the the option. 3. Select the Available Shooting Modes Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering.
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Moving the Spot AE Point to the AF Frame/ Centering the Spot AE Point Select [FlexiZone]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select [AF Frame]. 3. Use the [FlexiZone]. Select [Spot AE Point]. 1.
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera. Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day.
Using the Custom White Balance Take a custom white balance situations that are difficult for the correctly. • Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest) • Shooting with a particular source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) •...
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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). When taking a white balance data reading at close range while using flash, you may not be able to obtain proper exposure.
Shooting in a My Colors Mode You can change the look of an image when it is shot. My Colors Off Records normally with this setting. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to Vivid record bold colors. Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record Neutral neutral hues.
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Select a My Colors setting. 1. Press the 2. Use the and the the option. 3. Press the (Setting the Custom Color Mode) Select 1. Press the 2. Use the and choose button. Adjust the setting. 1. Press the DISP. button. 2.
Changing the Colors and Shooting You can easily change the colors in an image when it is shot for 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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Press the DISP. button. • The camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image and the Color Accent image (using the previously set color). Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) and press the button.
Shooting with Color Swap Mode Original Color (Before Swapping) Select 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Use the control dial to select Press the DISP. button. • 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).
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Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) and press the • Only one color can be specified. • You can use the the range of colors that are changed. –5: Only takes the color that you want to swap.
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.
Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) If you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded. For images shot in People detected when in face select mode or [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect].
Saving Custom Settings You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to . Settings that are not retained when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as continuous shooting or self-timer) are also retained.
Register. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the 3. Press the MENU button. The setting contents do not influence other shooting modes. Saved settings can be reset (p. 222). Registering Functions to the You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button.
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Make settings. 1. Use the select the function you wish to register. 2. Press the 3. Press the MENU button. • If displays to the icon’s lower right, you can register the function, but you cannot use it with some shooting modes or settings even if you press the To Cancel the Shortcut Button: Select...
Setting My Menu You can quickly access commonly used menu items from a single screen by registering them in My Menu. You can also configure My Menu to appear immediately after pressing the MENU button in shooting mode. Select [My Menu settings]. 1.
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Change the order in which menu items are displayed. 1. Use the [Sort]. 2. Press the 3. Use the menu item to move. 4. Press the 5. Use the menu item. 6. Press the 7. Press the MENU button. Set a default view. 1.
Playback/Erasing 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). Viewing Magnified Images 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 control dial to 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...
Checking the Focus and People’s Expressions (Focus Check Display) Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. Moreover, as you can change the display size and switch images, you can easily check facial expressions and whether a subject’s eyes are closed.
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Changing the Display Magnification and Display Position Press the zoom lever toward • Bottom right of the screen will be displayed prominently and the display size and display position can be changed. Change the setting. • You can change the display size by pressing the zoom lever.
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. Jump Shot Date Jump to My Category Jump to Folder Jump to Movie Jump 10 images...
Display the Images. Selected 1. Use the date, category or folder for playback. • You can check the target image by using the control dial. • If you select not been assigned to any category, you will only be able to select (none) as a search key.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into prepared categories. Category information recorded with the [Auto Category] function (p. 149) can be edited. You can also organize one image into multiple categories. The following operations can be performed if the images are sorted into categories.
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[Select] Categorize the images. 1. Use the images to categorize. 2. Use the category. 3. Press the • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • This also can be set in the index playback mode. • Press the MENU button to complete the setting. [Select Range] Select the first image.
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Select the last image. 1. Use the button to select [Last image]. 2. Press the 3. Use the last image in the range to categorize. 4. Press the • An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image.
Trimming a Portion of an Image You can trim a required portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Select [Trimming]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3.
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Adjust the trimming frame. • You can change the size of the trimming frame using the zoom lever. However, the resolution of the saved image will differ according to the size of the trimmed image. • You can change the position of the trimming frame using the button.
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images, and images recorded in cannot be trimmed. Some images shot with another camera may not be trimmed. The aspect ratio for images which can be trimmed will be fixed to 4:3 (or 3:4 if the image is vertically oriented). The resolution of a trimmed image will be less than before trimming.
Viewing Movies Display a movie. 1. Use the movie. 2. Press the • Images with a Play the movie. 1. Use the select 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.
Operating the Movie Control Panel Exit Ends playback and returns to single image playback. An icon will display when a printer is connected*.See Print the Direct Print User Guide for details. Play Starts playback. You can use the Slow Motion button to speed up playback.
Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. 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 cannot be edited. Select [Edit]. 1. In the movie control panel, use the button to select 2.
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Select [Save]. 1. Use the 2. Press the Save the file. 1. Use the select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the • [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged. Note, if you press the FUNC./SET button while saving the movie, saving is canceled.
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original Select [Rotate]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3. Press the Rotate the image. 1. Use the 2.
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.
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. 202). All Images Date My Category Plays the images in the selected category in order. Folder Movies Stills...
Start the slide show. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the [Start]. 3. Press the • The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming: Press the FUNC./SET button. - Fast forwarding/rewinding: Press the to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly). To Stop the Slide Show: Press the MENU button.
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Select a date/category/folder to play back ( Select a playback method. 1. Use the 2. Press the Select images to play back. 1. Use the date/category/folder to playback. 2. Press the • A will appear on selected images. • To cancel the selection: Press the FUNC./SET button again. •...
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 a playback method.
Selecting All Images 1. After selecting select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SET button. 2. Use the button to select [Mark all], press the FUNC./ SET button. 3. Use the button to select [OK] and press the FUNC./ SET button. To deselect all images, select [Reset].
Red-Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes in recorded images. Red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended. We recommend that you use [New File] to save corrected images. Examples: - Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall image.
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Correct the image. 1. Use the select [Start]. 2. Press the Save the image. 1. Use the select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the • [New File]: Saved as new file with a new name. The uncorrected image is stored.
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Although you can apply red-eye correction any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application. Since the correction frame will not appear automatically on images that have already been corrected once with the Red- Eye Correction function, use the [Add Frame] option to correct them.
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Add Correction Frame Select [Add Frame]. 1. Use the select [Add Frame]. 2. Press the • A green frame will display. Adjust the position of the correction frame. 1. Use the move the frame. • Size of the frame can be changed with the zoom lever.
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Removing Correction Frames Select [Remove Frame]. 1. Use the select [Remove Frame]. 2. Press the Select a frame you wish to remove. 1. Use the frame to remove. • The selected frame will appear in green. Delete the frame. 1. Press the •...
Brightening Dark Areas (i-Contrast) You can automatically detect and brighten dark areas in an image, and then save it as a new image. Select [i-Contrast]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3. Press the Select the image to brighten.
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Save the image. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the • If you wish to continue compensating of another image, repeat operations from Step 2. Display the saved image. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the [Yes]. 3. Press the •...
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function 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. 142. Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Select [My Colors].
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Select a My Colors type. 1. Use the My Colors type. • The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect. • You can press the zoom lever toward to check the image at 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.
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. Color in images taken using My Colors (p. 142) in shooting mode and images edited with the My Colors function in playback mode may differ slightly.
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Select a resolution. 1. Use the resolution. 2. Press the • If a resolution cannot be selected due to a lack of free space on the memory card, will display. Save the image. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the •...
Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format (stereo). Press the • The sound memo control panel will display. Record.
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 MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3. Press the Record a sound. 1.
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Sound Recorder Panel Use the button to select an option and press the FUNC./SET button. Exit Returns to the menu screen. Record Starts recording. Pause Stops recording, playback. Use the Play press the FUNC./SET button. Holding down the FUNC./SET button rewinds. The sound Rewind cannot be heard while rewinding.
Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. Select Select Range Select by Date Select by Category Select by Folder All Images Select [Protect]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3.
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[Select] Protect the image. 1. Use the image to protect. 2. Press the • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • To continue protecting other images, repeat the procedure. • You can also protect images in the index playback mode. •...
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Select the last image. 1. Use the button to switch to selecting the last image. 2. Press the 3. Use the last image in the range. 4. Press the • An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image.
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[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] Select the images. 1. Use the date/category/folder to protect. 2. Press the • A will appear on selected images. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • If a portion of the images are already protected, gray.
[All Images] Protect the images. 1. Use the [Protect]. 2. Press the • Returns to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Unlock] removes protection for all the images. • Selecting [Stop] cancels protection settings for the current selection. You may cancel the operation by pressing the FUNC./SET button during [Protect] mode.
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 Select Range Select by Date Select by Category Select by Folder All Images Select [Erase].
[Select] Select the image. 1. Use the image to erase. 2. Press the • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • This also can be set in the index playback mode. 3. Press the MENU button. Erase the image. 1.
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[Select Range] Select the first image. • You can use the control dial to select the first or last image. 1. Press the 2. Use the first image in the range to erase. 3. Press the Select the last image. 1.
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Erase the images. 1. Press the button to select [Erase]. 2. Press the • Pressing the MENU button cancels selection of the image you are about to erase and returns to Step 2. [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] Select the images.
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[All Images] Erase the images. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the • Selecting [Cancel] cancels selection of the image you are about to erase and returns to Step 2. Pressing the FUNC./SET button while erasing is in progress cancels the procedure. Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the memory card (pp.
Print Settings/Transfer Settings You can also use the control dial to select images and perform various operations. See p. 43. Setting the DPOF Print Settings 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 MENU button. 3. Use the menu. 4. Use the [Print Settings]. 5. Press the Make settings. 1. Use the option. 2. Use the settings. 3. Press the MENU button. The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows.
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Single Images Configures print settings for single images as you Select Images & Qty. view them. For picking a first and last image and printing all the Select Range images in the range. Configures print settings for images corresponding Select by Date to the selected date.
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[Select Images & Qty.] Select the images. Selection methods differ depending on the Print Type settings (p. 202). Standard ( )/Both ( 1. Use the images. 2. Press the 3. Use the number of print copies (up to 99). 4. Press the MENU button. Index ( 1.
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[Select Range] Select the first image. • You can use the control dial to select the first or last image. 1. Press the 2. Use the first image in the print range. 3. Press the Select the last image. 1. Use the button to switch to selecting the last image.
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Configure the print settings. 1. Press the button to select [Order]. 2. Press the • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Pressing the MENU button cancels the print settings for the selected range of images. [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] Select the images.
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[Select All Images] Configure the print settings. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Cancel] cancels print settings of the selected image. [Clear All Selections] Deselect the images. 1.
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 DPOF standards. icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera.
Single Images Select an image to transfer. 1. Use the image to transfer. 2. Press the • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • You can also select images in the index playback mode. 3. Press the MENU button several times. Mark all Transfer images.
Configuring the Camera Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function, which can automatically turn off the power or LCD monitor (or the viewfinder). Auto Power Down When set to [On], the power will shut off in the following circumstances.
Press the MENU button. The power saving function will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer. 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.
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Select an area as home. 1. Use the home time zone. 2. Press the • To set the daylight saving option, use button to display The time will advance by 1 hour. Select (World). 1. Use the button to select 2.
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Select (World). 1. Use the 2. Press the MENU button twice. • To change the destination time zone, use the FUNC./SET button. • When you switch to the destination time zone, will display. If you do not select a home time zone beforehand, you cannot configure the destination time.
Low Level Formatting Memory Cards We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data (including protected images (p. 192) and sound data recorded with the sound recorder (p.
Resetting the File Number The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image. This is convenient for managing all your images together on a computer because you avoid file name duplication when changing folders or memory cards.* Continuous...
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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. New Folder Created Memory Card 1 Continuous...
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Create New Creates a new folder the next time you shoot images. To Folder create an additional folder, insert the check mark again. You can also specify a date and time if you wish to create a Auto Create new folder using a shooting time after the specified date and...
Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation Select [Create Folder]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the menu. 3. Use the [Create Folder]. 4. Press the Make settings. 1. Use the [Auto Create] and the to select a creation date. 2.
Setting the Auto Rotate Function 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 (or the viewfinder). Select [Auto Rotate].
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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.
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values Select [Reset All]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the menu. 3. Use the [Reset All]. 4. Press the Make settings. 1. Use the [OK]. 2. Press the When returning the setting, turn the mode dial to Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer.
Connecting to a TV Shooting/Playback Using a TV You can use the supplied Stereo Video Cable STV-250N to shoot or playback images using a TV. Turn off the camera and the TV. Connect the stereo/video cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal.
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The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 60). 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) You can also use the control dial to select images and perform various operations. See p. 43. My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes.
Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults.
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[Start-up Sound]/[Operation Sound]/ [Self-timer Sound]/[Shutter Sound] 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 exit instead of registering, select Register the setting.
(pp. 10, 12). Reload the batteries in the correct direction (p. 10). Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (p. 10). Replace the camera batteries with four unused or fully charged batteries (p. 10).
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Sounds come from the camera interior. The camera’s orientation was changed. 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 lithium date battery charge is depleted.
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Camera screen is black at start-up. Incompatible image has been selected as the startup image in the My Camera settings. 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.
appears. A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting. appears. This displays when using a memory card that has print settings or transfer settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras. Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular. Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder)
Format the memory card (pp. 16, 215). If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Slide the write protect tab upward (p. 250). Confirm the procedures in “...
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Subject is out of focal range. The subject is hard to focus on. Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for shooting. The subject is underexposed because the surroundings are too bright. Subject is too far away for flash to reach.
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Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject. Flash is set to (Flash on). Image contains noise. ISO speed is too high. White dots appear on the image. Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air.
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Eyes appear red. Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas. Continuous shooting slows down. The memory card’s performance has dropped. Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted in another device.
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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. - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly.
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Batteries are not the right type. Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures. Battery terminals are dirty. If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteries As the batteries have not been used for over a year, their recharging capacity has decreased. Battery life has been exceeded.
TV monitor output Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor. Incorrect video system setting. Shooting in Stitch Assist mode. Printing with a direct print compatible printer Cannot print. The camera and printer are not properly connected. The printer power is not turned on.
(pp. 16, 215). However, if this error message continues to appear, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.
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Change the batteries. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace the batteries immediately with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. Also refer to Battery (p. 249). No image. No images recorded on memory card.
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Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In addition, sound cannot be played back. Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-up 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 Safety Precautions Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions” section. 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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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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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. Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing.
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Leaving the units plugged in for a long period of time may cause them to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. When recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, use only a specified battery charger. The compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use with this equipment.
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Do not get the camera caught on other objects or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when wearing or holding it by the neck strap. Be careful not to bump or strongly push the end of the lens. The above-mentioned could lead to injury or damage the equipment. Be careful not to allow dust or sand into the camera when using it at a beach or place with strong winds.
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Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.
When using the camera under low temperature conditions or over long periods, you are recommend to use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately). Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used.
Never mix unused and partially used batteries. The partially used batteries may leak. Do not install the batteries with their terminals ( reversed. Do not mix batteries of different types or from different manufacturers. Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth.
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Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card. Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the back of the memory card.
Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. Formatting or erasing the data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the memory card and does not ensure that its contents are completely deleted. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions, such as physically destroying the memory card, to prevent personal information leaks.
Attaching the Lens Hood When shooting a wide-angle photo that is backlit without using a flash, we recommend attaching the LH-DC50 Lens Hood to reduce the amount of light entering the lens. Align the notch ( mark on the camera, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until locked.
• The charge indicator blinks while charging, then remains lit when charging is finished. The CB-5AH/CB-5AHE battery charger can only be used to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH. Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states. When recharging batteries, always recharge all four of them at the same time.
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Replace them with new batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may result in damage from battery leakage. When not in use, remove the batteries from the camera or charger and store them in a cool, dry location.
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It takes approximately 4 hours 40 minutes for the charger to fully recharge the batteries after they have been depleted. Charge batteries in an environment where the temperature is in the range of 0 to 35 °C (32 to 95 °F). The charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and to the battery charge state.
Please check the manual for your flash. You are recommended to set the white balance to * Certain functions noted in the manuals for the Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX II 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 (or the viewfinder). Turn the mode dial to the desired mode. Speedlite 220EX* • 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 (other than Speedlite EX series) • 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. • Before making flash settings, mount the external flash and turn the flash • You can also set in [Flash Control] in the menu.
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Make settings. 1. Use the 2. Use the 3. Press the MENU button. • 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. Speedlite 220EX Settings Item Flash Mode...
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Speedlite 430EX II/580EX II Settings Item Flash Mode Flash Exp. 1) 2) Comp 1) 3) Flash Output Shutter Sync. Slow Synchro 1) 5) Wireless Func. Red-Eye Corr. Red-Eye Lamp Safety FE Clear Flash Settings : Settings are retained even when the camera power is turned off. 1) The settings from the flash are applied when you turn on the camera.
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[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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The following functions can be used with a Speedlite 220EX, 430EX II or 580EX II*. - Auto Exposure (Use the E-TTL mode with a 430EX II or 580EX II) - FE Lock (Not available in [Manual]) - Shutter Sync. (1st-curtain/2nd-curtain) (2nd-curtain priority with Speedlite 430EX II) - Slow Synchro - Flash Exp.
Replacing the Date Battery If the Date/Time in the Set up menu appears when the camera power is turned on, the date battery charge is low and the date and time setting have been lost. Please purchase a lithium coin battery (CR1220) and replace it as follows.
Remove the battery by pulling it up in the direction indicated by the arrow. Insert a new battery with the (+) side facing up. Replace the battery holder and close the battery cover. When the Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time (p.
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.
Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice, at our sole discretion. PowerShot SX10 IS Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 10.0 million Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Viewfinder...
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Shutter Speeds Image Stabilization Metering System Exposure Compensation : ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments, Auto exposure ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index) White Balance Built-in Flash Built-in Flash Range : 1/8 – 1/3200 sec. 15 – 1/3200 sec. (Total shutter speed range) •...
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Off) are available (580EX II only). * 22 levels with 580EX II : Hot shoe flash-sync contacts Use of the following external flashes is recommended: Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX II and 580EX II. : Auto Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority,...
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Data Type Compression Number of (Still images) : Large Recording Pixels (Movies) Audio : Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)* Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo)) Sound Memo and Sound Recorder: WAVE (stereo) * This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”).
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Colors, Resize, Sound (recording/playback up to 1 min.), Sound Recorder (up to 2 hours sound-only recording/playback possible) or Protect. : 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.
Battery Capacity AA-size Alkaline Batteries (included with the camera) AA-size NiMH Batteries (NB-3AH (fully charged)) The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. Movie data is excluded. At low temperatures, the batteries performance may diminish and the low battery icon may appear very rapidly.
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1600 × 1200 pixels (Small) 640 × 480 pixels (Widescreen) 3648 × 2048 pixels This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. Movie ( (Standard), Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate 640 ×...
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Sound Recorder Data Rates and Recording Durations (Estimated) Sound Size 11.025 kHz 44 KB/sec. 22.050 kHz 88 KB/sec. 44.100 kHz 176 KB/sec. NiMH Battery NB-3AH (Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-300 set or the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) Type AA-size nickel metal hydride battery Nominal Voltage...
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Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE (Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300) Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Rated Output 565 mA * Charging Time Approx. 4 hours 40 min. * Operating 0 – 35 °C (32 – 95 °F) Temperatures Dimensions 65.0 ×...
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If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
• 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. Function Exposure Compensation (p. 134) Auto ISO Speed (p. 84) High ISO Auto ISO 80 – 1600 Auto White Balance (p.
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Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Standard AF Frame Size (p. 121) Small Face Select and Track (p. 122) Auto Flash (when flash is raised) (p. 72) External LCD monitor (no information) LCD monitor (information view) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Setting (p.