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Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-9L Battery Charger (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LB/CB-2LBE Interface Cable Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU WS-DC10 DIGITAL CAMERA...
• Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ......26 Take good people shots Portraits Kids and Pets At the Beach Against Snow Facial Expressions (p. 62) (p. 63) (p. 63) (p. 64) (p.
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What Do You Want to Do? View Look at my pictures ..............30 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ......116 Look at my pictures on a TV............170 Look at my pictures on a computer ..........36 Quickly search pictures .............. 112 Erase pictures...............
Table of Contents Checking the Package Contents ..2 Returning the Camera to Default Settings......49 Read This First ........3 Power Saving Function Conventions Used in This Guide ..3 (Auto Power Down)....... 50 What Do You Want to Do? ....4 Table of Contents ......6 Shooting with Commonly Safety Precautions......9 Used Functions ....51...
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Table of Contents Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies... Choosing Settings Yourself......81 Using the Wind Filter ..... 107 Shooting in Program AE ....82 Changing the Image Quality..108 Adjusting the Brightness Other Shooting Functions....109 (Exposure Compensation) .... 83 Editing ........... 109 Turning the Flash On ......
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Table of Contents Printing......139 Useful Information ..169 Printing Images......140 Viewing Images on a TV ....170 Choosing Images for Printing Using Household Power....174 (DPOF) ........147 Using an Eye-Fi Card....175 Choosing Images for a Troubleshooting ......177 Photobook ........151 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen......
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery.
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Safety Precautions • Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
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Safety Precautions • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.
Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •...
Using the Touch Panel This camera has a touch panel screen that allows you to perform operations with the touch of your finger. Touch Briefly touch the screen with your finger. Used for operations such as making various settings or shooting. Drag Touch and drag your finger across the screen.
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. Align the marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ( ) and down (...
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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. •...
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) Using the battery and charger effectively • Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used. Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used. • How to store the battery for long periods: Deplete and remove the battery from the camera.
Inserting the Battery Insert the included battery. Open the cover. Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( Insert the battery. Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, then insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into place.
Inserting the Memory Card Insert a memory card (sold separately). Check the card’s write-protect tab. If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click.
Inserting the Memory Card What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? If the write-protect 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. Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4 GB...
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. Press the ON/OFF button.
Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menu. Touch H, then touch n. Choose [Date/Time]. Touch the 3 tab. Drag up or down the screen to choose [Date/Time].
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. Touch and hold n. The settings screen will appear. Set the display language. Touch a display language, then touch ^. Once the display language has been set, the settings screen will close.
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
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.
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. Turn on the camera. Press the ON/OFF button. The start-up screen will appear. Enter A mode.
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than 1 point. AF Frame Shoot. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot.
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Shoot. When you remove your finger from the screen, the camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot. To deactivate the Touch Shutter function, touch . It will change to • The Touch Shutter function operates in the same way as when pressing the shutter button.
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) • What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway? A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected; the focus and exposure will continuously adjust (Servo AF). • What if a flashing appears? Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image.
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. Dragging left to right across the screen will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest.
Active Display When an image is displayed, lightly tapping the camera as shown below will switch to the next image. • Be sure to put the strap around your wrist, and hold the camera firmly to avoid dropping it. • Depending on the way you tap the camera, images may not switch.
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.
Shooting Movies The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Remaining Time Enter A mode and compose the shot.
Shooting Movies Zooming while shooting Moving the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded. When the mode switch is set to A, the icon for the determined scene •...
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. appears on movies. Choose a movie. Drag across the screen to choose a movie to play back. Play the movie. Touch The movie will play.
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.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Installing the Software Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Place the CD-ROM 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.
Turn on the camera to open CameraWindow. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. For Windows, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] when it appears on the screen. CameraWindow will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer.
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Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click • You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display by touching l. Refer to p. 183 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Information Display No Information Display Playback Simple Information Detailed Information Focus Check Display Display Display (p.
Indicator Screen Display in Low Light Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different.
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 190 – 191) or Playback mode (p. 196). Display the FUNC. menu. Touch H. Choose a menu item.
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. 192 – 195). Display the menu.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness Choose an option. For items that display qr to the left and right, touch qr to change settings. For items that display a bar, touch the spot on the bar where you want to make the setting.
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. Touch H, then touch n. Choose [Mute]. Touch the 3 tab. Drag up or down the screen to choose [Mute], then touch qr to choose [On]. If you mute camera sounds, the sound will also be muted when playing back movies (p.
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. Touch H, then touch n. Choose [Reset All]. Touch the 3 tab. Drag up or down the screen to touch [Reset All].
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera turns off automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after you stop operating the camera.
Shooting with Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the self- timer, and how to turn off the flash. This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting • in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 188 –...
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Touch Choose !. Touch !. Touch ! again to make the setting. Once set, ! will appear on the screen. To turn the flash back on, follow the steps above to choose What if a flashing appears?
Zooming In More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 48x maximum, and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. Move the zoom lever toward i. Hold the lever until zooming stops.
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. 21). Display the menu.
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Choose Touch H, then drag the menu on the left up or down to choose Choose ].
Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Choose [. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 55 to choose [. Once set, [ will appear on the screen.
Changing the Aspect Ratio You can change the width to height ratio of an image. Choose Touch H, then drag the menu on the left up or down to choose Choose an option. Touch an item you want to set. If you drag the menu on the right up or down, other items will appear.
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. Touch H, then drag the menu on the left up or down to choose Choose an option. Touch an item you want to set. If you drag the menu on the right up or down, other items will appear.
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30174 123550 • 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 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed (p.
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the camera to 4 mode. Set the mode switch to 4. Choose a Shooting mode. Touch G.
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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. At maximum wide angle, move approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away from your subject.
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Shooting in Various Conditions O Take shots of foliage (Foliage) Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. P Take shots of people in snow (Snow) Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds.
Adding Effects and Shooting You can add various effects to images when shooting. Choose a Shooting mode. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose a Shooting mode. Shoot. Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in modes, try taking some test shots first.
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Adding Effects and Shooting Shooting with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose Choose an effect level. If you touch , [Effect Level] will appear on the screen.
Adding Effects and Shooting Taking Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears on the screen.
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Adding Effects and Shooting Shooting with the Effects of a Toy Camera (Toy Camera Effect) This effect darkens and blurs the corners of the image, and changes the overall color so that it looks like an image shot with a toy camera. Choose Follow Steps 1 –...
Adding Effects and Shooting Shooting in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose Choose a color tone. If you touch , [Color Tone] will appear on the screen.
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Adding Effects and Shooting Shooting with Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Choose T. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose T. Touch The unchanged image and the Color Accent image will alternately display.
Adding Effects and Shooting Shooting with 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. 62 to choose Y. Touch The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will alternately display.
Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest) • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Depending on shooting conditions, the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest) You can make a short movie of a day just by taking still images.
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Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest) • Since you are also shooting movies when you shoot still images, the battery will be depleted more quickly than in A mode. • The image quality will be fixed at for movies made in mode.
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose Choose in Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62, then touch , then touch ^. Touch Point the camera at a person.
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Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after it detects a wink. Choose Choose in Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62, then touch , then touch ^.
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Changing the number of shots on the screen in Step 1, touch op to change the number of After touching shots. Touch ^ to complete the setting. • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. •...
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Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Join the subjects and look at the camera. When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and self-timer sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and approximately 2 seconds later the shutter will release.
Shooting Long Exposures You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Choose N.
High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst) You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 7.8 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose Shoot. As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images.
Capturing the Best Facial Expressions (Best Image Selection) The camera takes 5 continuous shots, then detects various aspects of the shot such as facial expressions, and saves only one picture detected as the best. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose Shoot.
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 switch to 4 and the • camera is in G mode. G stands for Program AE.
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity at maximum telephoto (i).
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. Touch #. Adjust the brightness. While looking at the screen, touch the bar, or drag it left or right, to adjust the brightness, then touch ^.
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. Touch H, then drag the menu on the left up or down to choose Choose an option.
Adjusting the White Balance Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to match the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual scene you will shoot. Follow Step 2 on p.
Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. Touch H, then drag the menu on the left up or down to choose Choose an option. Touch an item you want to set. If you drag the menu on the right up or down, other items will appear.
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting.
Continuous Shooting As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Choose a Drive mode. Touch H, then drag the menu on the left up or down to choose Choose an option. Touch W. Touch W again to make the setting. Once set, W will appear on the screen.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and white, when shooting. Choose My Colors. Touch H, then drag the menu on the left up or down to choose Choose an option.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) • The white balance cannot be set in (p. 84). • , colors other than people’s skin color may change. You may not obtain the expected results with some skin colors. Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels.
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) If you set the camera to e, it focuses on close subjects only. The focusing range is approximately 1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at maximum wide angle (j). Choose e.
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Using the Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. Choose [Digital Zoom].
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. Touch H, then n to choose the 4 tab. Touch [AF Frame], then touch qr to choose an option.
Changing the AF Frame Mode Fixed Frame A single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. You can reduce the AF frame size Touch H, then n to choose the 4 tab, then touch [AF Frame Size] •...
Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. Choose [AF-Point Zoom]. Touch H, then n to choose the 4 tab. Touch [AF-Point Zoom], then touch qr to choose [On]. Check the focus.
Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Touch AF) You can choose a specific subject or person's face, or a location on the screen, to focus on and shoot. Choose the subject, face or location to focus on. Touch the subject or person shown on the screen.
Shooting with the AF Lock • The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too small, moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the background is too low. When shooting in e or u (p. 91) with the AF frame mode set to [Face •...
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.
Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Lock the exposure. Point the camera toward the subject and touch the lower part of the screen (inside the frame shown on the left) while pressing the shutter button halfway.
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.
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. Touch H, then n and choose the 4 tab and touch [Flash Settings]. Choose the setting. Touch [Red-Eye Corr.], then touch qr to choose [On].
Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears on the screen. Choose [Blink Detection]. Touch H, then n to choose the 4 tab. Touch [Blink Detection], then touch qr to choose [On]. Shoot.
Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to 4. •...
Shooting Various Kinds of Movies Just as with still images, you can let the camera select the best settings for the scene or add various effects while shooting movies. Choose a Shooting mode. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose a Shooting mode.
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models. You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the scene that will be blurred, and the playback speed, which makes people and objects in the scene move quickly during playback.
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times (for 1 Min. Clips) Speed Playback Time Approx. 12 sec. Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 3 sec. • The image quality will be fixed at when an aspect ratio of chosen, and when an aspect ratio of is chosen (p.
Using the Wind Filter Shoot. Touch The bar showing the shooting time will appear. Maximum clip length is approx. 30 sec. To stop shooting the movie, touch Frame Rates and Playback Times (for 30 Sec. Clips) Frame Rate Playback Time 240 fps Approx.
*1 Approx. 13 min. 35 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 104). *2 Approx. 55 min. 38 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 104). • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the...
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Some functions, however, may not be available or may not have an effect depending on the Shooting mode. • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects The sound of zoom operations will be recorded.
Editing Touch [Delete section of movie] will appear on the screen. Even if you touch when it appears, only the portion from the nearest to the left will be trimmed when [Cut Beginning] is chosen. Only the portion from the nearest to the right will be trimmed when [Cut End] is chosen.
Using Various Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, have had their file names changed, or have been taken on a different camera.
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Display images in an index. Touch , then touch the number of images you want to display. Images will display in an index.
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Quickly Searching Images Searching Images by Scrolling Dragging across the screen will display images in a line letting you quickly search them. You can also jump by the shooting date (Scroll Display). Choose an image. You can switch between images in single image playback by dragging across the screen.
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Quickly Searching Images Viewing Movies Made with Movie Digest You can select movies made in mode (p. 72) by date for viewing. Choose Touch H, then drag the menu on the left up or down to choose Choose a movie date. Touch a date to choose it.
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. 125) or erase (p. 127) images at once while filtered. Choose s. Touch H, then drag the menu on the left up or down to choose s.
Viewing Slideshows Filtered playback In filtered playback (Step 3), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching Images” (p. 112), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 116), and “Magnifying Images” (p. 119). You can process all filtered images at once while performing operations in “Protecting Images”...
Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from 6 transition effects when switching between images. Choose [Slideshow]. Touch H, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Slideshow].
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame to check the focus. Touch l to switch the focus check display (p. 43). A white frame will appear where the AF frame was when the focus was set.
Magnifying Images Magnify an image. When you touch the screen, the image will magnify and will appear. Everytime you touch the screen, the camera will center and maginfy that area up to approximately 10x. You can also zoom in or out on images by touching If you touch and hold , the...
Viewing Each Image in a Group Grouped images taken in mode (p. 79) can also be viewed individually. Choose an image group. Drag across the screen to choose an image that displays , then touch View each image in the group. If you drag across the screen, only the images in the group will be displayed.
Viewing Each Image in a Group Ungrouping Images Grouped images taken in mode can be ungrouped and viewed individually. Choose [Group Images]. Touch H, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Group Images]. Choose a setting. Touch qr to choose [Off]. Touch ^ to complete the setting and restore single image playback.
Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) The camera will choose 4 images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will select 4 more images letting you enjoy playing back images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes.
Changing Image Transitions You can choose from 3 transition effects when switching between images in single image playback. Choose [Transition]. Touch H and then n to choose [Transition] in the 1 tab, then touch qr to choose an effect. Easy Operations with Touch Actions In single image playback, you can quickly and easily call up functions that have been registered to each of four set dragging patterns (Touch Actions).
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Easy Operations with Touch Actions Changing Touch Actions Registered Functions You can register the functions you want to use easily to each of the drag patterns. Choose [Set Touch Actions]. Touch H, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Set Touch Actions]. Register a function to a drag pattern.
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 32, 127). Protect the image. Touch H, then drag the menu on the left up or down to choose :. will appear on the screen. To unlock an image, touch H again, then drag up or down the screen to choose If you format the memory card (pp.
Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. Follow Step 2 on p. 125 to touch [Select]. Choose images. Drag across the screen to choose an image, then touch the screen. will appear on the screen. Touching the screen again deselects the image, and disappears.
Erasing Images Choosing All Images Choose [All Images]. Follow Step 2 on p. 125 to touch [All Images]. Protect images. Touch [Protect]. You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 2. Erasing Images You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing.
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Erasing Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. Follow Step 2 on p. 127, touch [Select]. Choose an image. Drag across the screen to choose an image, then touch the screen. will appear on the screen. Touching the screen again deselects the image, and disappears.
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. 115). Make the setting. Touch H, then drag the menu on the left up or down to choose will appear on the screen.
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Tagging Images as Favorites Complete the setting. If you touch ^, a confirmation screen will appear. Touch [OK]. If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the camera before completing the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites. •...
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in filtered playback (p. 115) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 116), “Protecting Images” (p. 125), “Erasing Images”...
Rotating Images If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the camera before completing the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as My Category. Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose \.
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. Touch H, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Resize]. Choose an image. Drag across the screen to choose an image, then touch [OK].
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. Touch H, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Trimming]. Choose an image. Drag across the screen to choose an image, then touch [OK].
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Trimming • Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 59), or images resized to (p. 133) cannot be edited. • Images that can be trimmed will have the same width and height ratio after trimming. • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than before trimming.
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. 89 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. Touch H, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [My Colors].
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.
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. Touch H, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Red-Eye Correction]. Choose and correct the image. Drag across the screen to choose an image, then touch [OK].
Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers • This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer. Please also refer to the Printer User Guide.
Printing Images Easy Print You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. Open the cover and insert the cable’s small plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown.
After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to p. 204 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). • Index printing is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately).
Printing Images Making Print Settings Connect the camera to the printer. Follow Steps 1 – 6 on p. 140 to display the screen on the left. Choose a menu option. Touch an item to choose it. Choose the option settings. Touch qr to choose the option setting.
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Printing Images Trimming and Printing (Trimming) You can cut out a portion of an image for printing. Choose [Trimming]. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 142 to choose [Trimming]. A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed. Choose the trimming area.
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Printing Images Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 142 to choose [Paper Settings]. Choose a paper size. Touch an option to choose it, then touch [Next]. Choose the paper type. Touch an option to choose it, then touch [Next].
Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Follows the printer’s settings. Bordered Prints with a border. Borderless Prints without a border. N-up Selects how many copies of an image are printed on a sheet. Prints ID photos. ID Photo Only images with a recording pixel setting of and an aspect ratio of 4:3 can be chosen.
If [Caption] is set to [On], you can print the folder number, file number, and the elapsed time for the frame at the same time. • Touching [Stop] during printing will cancel printing. • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed as a batch (p. 150) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all images chosen for printing. Choose [Print Settings]. Touch H, then n to choose the 2 tab, and touch [Print Settings]. Choose a setting.
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.
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Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Setting All Images to Print Once Choose [Select All Images]. Follow Step 1 on p. 149 to touch [Select All Images]. Make print settings. Touch [OK]. Clearing All Selections Choose [Clear All Selections]. Follow Step 1 on p. 149 to touch [Clear All Selections].
Choosing Images for a Photobook When you choose images on a memory card to use in Photobooks (max.998 images) and use the included software to transfer them to a computer, the chosen images will be copied into a dedicated folder. This function is useful for ordering Photobooks online and for printing Photobooks on a printer.
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Choosing Images for a Photobook Choose an image. Drag across the screen to choose an image, then touch the screen. will appear on the screen. Touching the screen again deselects the image, and disappears. To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure.
Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions in the 3 tab (p. 46). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. Touch [Sound Options]. Drag up or down the screen to choose an option, then touch qr to choose a setting.
Changing Camera Settings Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, the continuous shooting speed slows down, or recording suddenly stops while shooting a movie.
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Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. Touch [Start-up Image]. Touch an option. No start-up image Preset images (cannot be modified) Preset images You can set recorded images, and use the included software to change the images.
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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 Screen Color Choose [Color Option], then touch qr to choose an option.
Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Choose [Create Folder], then touch qr to choose [Daily]. Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date.
Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 50). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Touch [Power Saving]. Drag up or down the screen to choose [Display Off], then touch qr to choose a time.
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Changing Camera Settings Set the world time zone. Touch [ World], then touch [Time Zone]. Touch qr to choose the destination time zone. You can also set the daylight saving time as in Step 1. Touch ^. Choose the world time zone. World], then touch ^.
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Changing Camera Settings Calibrating the Touch Panel You can calibrate the touch panel if you are having difficulty choosing items or buttons. Be sure to use the toggle attached to the strap to calibrate the touch panel accurately. Touch [Calibration]. Use the toggle attached to the strap to touch that appears on the screen...
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 46). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this section in modes other than G, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp. Choose [AF-assist Beam], then touch qr to choose [Off].
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. Choose [Review Info], then touch qr to choose an option. Displays the image only. Displays detailed information Detailed (p.
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Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the IS-Mode Settings Choose [IS Settings], then touch the menu item again. Drag up or down the screen to choose [IS Mode], then touch qr to choose an option. Automatically sets the optimal Continuous image stabilization for the scene (Intelligent IS) (p.
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Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing Icon Order (Icon Layout) You can add icons to the shooting screen, or change their arrangement. Adding Icons Display the settings screen. In a shooting screen, touch and hold one of the icons. When [Changes which icons appear and their positions] appears, lift your finger off the screen once, then touch the center of the screen.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Rearranging Icons Drag the desired icon that appears in the layout screen in Step 1 on p. 166 to the position you want. The icon will exchange places with any existing icon in that position. Removing Icons When in the layout screen that appears in Step 1 on p.
Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 46). Turning Off Active Display You can turn off Active Display (pp. 31, 119) so that gently tapping the side of the camera or tilting the camera does not cause images to switch. Choose [Active Display], then touch qr to choose [Off].
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the separately sold accessories and Eye-Fi card (also sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.
Viewing Images on a TV You can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. The following functions are available when you perform operations with the camera: • Switching images Drag across the screen, or tap the camera lightly with your finger (pp. 30, 31). •...
Viewing Images on a TV Turn on the camera. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. The image will appear on the TV (nothing will appear on the screen of the camera). Use the camera screen to perform operations.
Viewing Images on a TV Display images. Follow Steps 3 and 4 on p. 170 to display the images. The supplied interface cable and the separately sold Stereo AV Cable (p. 204), and HDMI Cable HTC-100 cannot be plugged into the camera at the same time.
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Viewing Images on a TV Use the TV’s remote control. Press the remote control’s qr buttons to choose an image. Press the OK/Select button to display the camera control panel. Press the qr buttons to choose an item, then press the OK/Select button again.
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera. Terminals Insert the coupler. Follow Step 1 on p. 18 to open the cover. The coupler can be inserted in the same way as the battery.
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. 17). 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.
Using an Eye-Fi Card • The power saving function does not work while transferring images (p. 50). • Choosing mode will interrupt the Eye-Fi connection. Choosing another Shooting mode or entering Playback mode will reopen the Eye- Fi connection, but movies made with mode may be transferred again.
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Power You pressed the ON/OFF button, but nothing happened.
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 25). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 198). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 163). •...
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Troubleshooting Eyes appear red (p. 101). • Set the [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 163). When shooting with the flash, the lamp lights (p. 42), and for approximately 1 second while the camera is reducing red-eye, it is not possible to shoot. It is more effective if the subject is looking directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject.
You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card. Insert the memory card in the correct direction to shoot (p. 19). Memory card error (p. 155) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is inserted in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 19).
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List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 26, 33, 51, 61, 81, 103) or edit images (pp. 133 – 138). Erase the images (pp. 32, 127) to open space for new images, or insert an empty memory card (p.
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If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. 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. File Error •...
Information Displayed on the Screen 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 People Non-Human Subjects Icon With Background When...
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Information Displayed on the Screen IS Mode Icons Automatically sets the optimal image stabilization for the scene (Intelligent IS). In addition, the following icons appear in A mode. Reduces camera shake when Reduces camera shake when shooting movies, as well as, shooting still images.
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Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Index Display (p. 112) Metering Method (p. 98) File Size (pp. 59, 108) My Category (p. 131) Folder Number – File DISP. (Display) (p. 43) Number (p. 157) Movies (p. 35), High- Compression (Image speed Burst (p.
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Information Displayed on the Screen Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 35) Exit Touch to display the volume panel, then touch op to adjust the volume. When the volume is set to 0, will appear. Play Skip Backward* (Continues to skip backward if you keep touching the screen.) Previous Frame (Slow rewind if you touch and hold the icon.) Next Frame (Slow advance if you touch and hold the icon.) Skip Forward* (Continues to skip forward if you keep touching the screen.)
Functions and Menu Lists 4 Shooting Menu Shooting Modes Function Face Detect* AF Frame (p. 93) Fixed frame — — — — Normal — — — — AF Frame Size* (p. 94) Small — — — — Standard Digital Zoom (p. 53) Digital Tele-converter —...
Functions and Menu Lists 3 Set up Menu Item Content Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 48 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 48 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 154 Hints & Tips On*/Off p.
Functions and Menu Lists 1 Playback Menu Item Content Ref. Page Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 116 Erase Erases images (Select, All Images). p. 127 Protect Protects images (Select, All Images). p. 125 Rotate Rotates images. p. 132 Favorites Tags or untags images as favorites.
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Content Ref. Page Rotate Rotates displayed image. p. 132 Selects or clears settings for printing displayed Print List image ([Print] appears when the camera is p. 147 connected to the printer). Protect Protects/unlocks displayed image. p.
• Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels....Approx. 12.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length ........5.0 (W) – 60.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 336 (T) mm) Zoom Magnification......12x Focusing Range......1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity (W), 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (T) •...
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Specifications Shooting Modes........Auto* , P, Movie Digest, Portrait, Kids&Pets, Smart Shutter* , High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, iFrame Movie, Super Slow Motion Movie *1 Scenes are automatically determined (Smart Auto) *2 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer...
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Specifications Number of Recording Pixels Still Images ........16:9 Large: 4000 x 2248, Medium 1: 2816 x 1584, Medium 2: 1920 x 1080, Small: 640 x 360 Large: 4000 x 2664, Medium 1: 2816 x 1880, Medium 2: 1600 x 1064, Small: 640 x 424 Large: 4000 x 3000, Medium 1: 2816 x 2112, Medium 2: 1600 x 1200, Small: 640 x 480 Large: 2992 x 2992, Medium 1: 2112 x 2112, Medium 2:...
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Dimensions..........59.0 x 82.0 x 24.5 mm (2.32 x 3.23 x 0.96 in.) Weight ..........CB-2LB: Approx. 73 g (Approx. 2.57 oz.) CB-2LBE: Approx. 67 g (Approx. 2.36 oz.) (excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
Battery Pack NB-9L with Battery Charger Terminal Cover* CB-2LB/CB-2LBE* Wrist Strap WS-DC10 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card USB card reader Windows/ Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST HDMI Cable HTC-100...
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Pack NB-9L Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Battery Charger CB-2LB/CB-2LBE A charger for charging Battery Pack NB-9L. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 This kit lets you power the camera using household power.
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).
Index AC Adapter Kit......... 174, 203 Date/Time Accessories ..........203 Adding to Image........54 Active Display ........31, 168 Changing ..........22 AE Lock ............. 99 Setting..........21 AF Frames........... 27, 93 World Clock ........159 Focus Date and Time Date/Time AF Lock ..........97, 183 Default Settings .........49 AF-Point Zoom ..........
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Index Focus AF Frames........27, 93 Kids&Pets (Shooting Mode) ...... 63 AF Lock ..........97 AF-Point Zoom ........95 Servo AF..........97 Lamp ..........42, 163 Touch AF ..........96 LCD Monitor Screen Focus Check ........... 118 Long Shutter (Shooting Mode) ....78 Focusing Range Low Light (Shooting Mode) .......
CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. Trademark Acknowledgments • The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. •...
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• Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.