Page 37 Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...
Page 38: Checking The Package Contents
IFC-400PCU AVC-DC400ST NS-DC9 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty “Canon Customer Solution Disk Card Support” Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the CD-ROM. After installation, shortcut icons appear on the desktop. If the software installation fails, you can find the manuals in the Readme folder on the CD-ROM.
Page 39: Read This First
This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera.
Page 40: What Do You Want To Do
What Do You Want to Do? Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ......24 Take good people shots Portraits Kids and pets At the beach Against snow (p. 62) (p. 63) (p. 63) (p. 64) Shoot various other scenes L andscape Aquarium Sports...
Page 41: Print
What Do You Want to Do? View ● Look at my pictures ..............27 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow)......129 ● Look at my pictures on a TV ..........133, 134 ● Look at my pictures on a computer..........32 ● Quickly search pictures ............126, 127 ●...
Page 42: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ..2 MENU – Basic Operations ....48 Read This First ........3 Changing the Sound Settings ..
Page 43 Table of Contents Focus Bracketing 4 Choosing Settings (Focus-BKT Mode) ......99 Yourself......75 Changing the Metering Method ..100 Shooting in Program AE ....76 Shooting with the AE Lock .... 101 Adjusting the Brightness Shooting with the FE Lock..... 102 (Exposure Compensation) ....
Page 44: Print
Table of Contents Choosing Images for Printing 7 Using Various Playback and (DPOF).......... 155 Editing Functions.... 125 Print Added Images....... 158 Quickly Searching Images .....126 9 Customizing Camera Viewing Images in Filtered Settings ......159 Playback ........127 Viewing Slideshows .......129 Changing Camera Settings ... 160 Checking the Focus .......130 Changing Shooting Function Settings .........
Page 45: Safety Precautions
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not use the camera’s viewfinder in the presence of strong light sources (such as the sun on a clear day).
Page 46 Safety Precautions • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. •...
Page 47 Safety Precautions Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
Page 48: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button and front dial are represented by the following icons.
Page 49: Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera •...
Page 50: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. ● Align the o marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ( ) and down (...
Page 51: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. •...
Page 52: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card * This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used. Depending on your computer’s OS version, SDXC memory cards may not be recognized when using a commercially available card reader. Check to make sure that your OS supports this func ion beforehand.
Page 53: Insert The Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the memory card. ● Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. ● Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera.
Page 54: Adjusting The Screen Position
Adjusting the Screen Position Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots hat can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 24). Number of shots that can be taken Adjusting the Screen Position Open the screen.
Page 55: Set Ing The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. ●...
Page 56: Changing The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menus. ● Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ●...
Page 57: Set Ing The Display Language
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. ● Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. ●...
Page 58: Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Page 59: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
Page 60: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.
Page 61 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 one point. AF Frame Shoot. ● Press the shutter button fully. The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot.
Page 62 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) • What if a flashing appears? Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image. • What if the camera does not play any sounds? Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds.
Page 63: Viewing Images
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. ● Pressing q or turning the Ê dial counter- clockwise will cycle through the images in the reverse order they were taken, from the newest image to the oldest.
Page 64: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase.
Page 65 Shooting Movies Remaining Time Compose the shot. ● Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. Focus. ●...
Page 66: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies ● Do not touch the microphone while Microphone shooting. ● Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button while shooting. The sound the buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Stop shooting. ● Press the shutter button fully again. The camera will beep once and stop shooting the movie.
Page 67 Viewing Movies Choose a movie. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a movie, then press the m button. The movie control panel will appear. Play the movie. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to (Play), then press the m choose button.
Page 68: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing
You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Page 69: Install The Software
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Install the Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD- ROM drive. ● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Page 70: Connect The Camera To The Computer
Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow].
Page 71: Transfer And View Images
For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow. Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click Transfer and View Images ●...
Page 72: Accessories
* Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card USB card reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers HDMI Cable HTC-100 High-Definition TV Using Accessories Abroad The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 –...
Page 73: Separately Sold Accessories
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE ● An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-7L. Battery Pack NB-7L ● Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 ●...
Page 74 Separately Sold Accessories Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 ● Prevents unnatural shadows from appearing on the sides of objects when shooting from a vertical position, and is useful for shooting portraits. The Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 is supplied with this bracket. Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 ●...
Page 75 Separately Sold Accessories Waterproof Case WP-DC34 ● Use this case to take underwater shots at depths of up to 40 meters (130 ft.), or to shoot in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes. ● Use the following methods to operate Ê and ÷ when the camera is installed in the case.
Page 76: Print
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
Page 77: Learning More
Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Page 78: Components Guide
Components Guide Front Dial (p. 171) Microphone (p. 30) Lamp (pp. 57, 68, 69, 70, 167, 168) Hot Shoe (p. 180) Lens Exposure Compensation Lamp Zoom Lever Exposure Compensation Dial Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Flash (pp. 25, 56, 77, 103) Angle) (pp.
Page 79: Print
Components Guide (Short Cut) (p. 172) / c (Direct ¤ (AE Lock (pp. 101, 121)/ FE Lock Print) Button (p. 153) (p. 102)) Button (Light Metering)/d (Jump) Button HDMI Terminal (p. 134) (pp. 100, 127) Remote Terminal (AF Frame Selector) (p. 93) / A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p.
Page 80: Screen Display
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 196 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Display 1 Display 2 Playback No Information Simple Detailed Focus Check Display Information Information...
Page 81: Rgb Histogram
Screen Display Overexposure Warning during Playback In “Detailed Information Display” (p. 199), overexposed areas of the image flash on the screen. Histogram during Playback ● The graph that appears in “Detailed High Information Display” (p. 199) is called the histogram. The histogram shows the distribution of brightness in an image horizontally, and the amount of brightness Dark...
Page 82: Indicators
Indicators The indicators on the back of the camera (p. 43) will light or blink depending on the camera’s status. Color Status Operation Status Camera ready (p. 24) / Display off (p. 164) Green Recording an image / Reading data / Transmitting Blinking Upper data (p.
Page 83: Choose An Option
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Choose a menu item. ● Press the op buttons to choose a menu item. The available options for the menu item appear in the lower part of the screen. Available Options Menu tems Choose an option. ●...
Page 84: Menu - Basic Operations
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 202 – 205). Display the menu.
Page 85: Changing The Sound Settings
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On].
Page 86: Changing The Screen Brightness
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [LCD Brightness].
Page 87: Returning The Camera To Default Settings
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. ● Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. ● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab. ●...
Page 88: Low Level Memory Card Formatting
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, or you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Page 89: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) • Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting (p. 22), since all recorded data is erased. • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem.
Page 90: Clock Functions
Clock Functions You can check the current time. ● Press and hold the m button. The current time appears. ● If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to vertical display. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê...
Page 91: Shooting With Commonly Used Functions
Shooting with Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer, and turn off the flash. This chapter assumes the camera is set to A mode for “Turning the •...
Page 92: Turning The Flash Off
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Choose !. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose !, then press the m button. Once set, ! will appear on the screen. ●...
Page 93 Using the Self-Timer Choose Q. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose Q. Immediately turn the ÷ dial to choose a delay time, then press the qr buttons to choose the number of shots, and press m button. Once set, Q will appear on the screen.
Page 94: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of approximately 20x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
Page 95 Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.4x or approximately 2.3x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.
Page 96: Inserting The Date And Time
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19). Choose [Date Stamp].
Page 97: Shoo Ing In Low Light Conditions (Low Light)
Shooting in Low Light Conditions (Low Light) You can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur. Enter mode. ● Set the mode dial to Shoot. A recording pixel setting of D will display, and the image will be fixed at •...
Page 98: Shooting In Various Conditions
Shooting in Various Conditions The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Enter K mode. ● Set the mode dial to K. Choose the Shooting mode. ●...
Page 99 Shooting in Various Conditions V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) ● Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. ● You will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 1 meter (3.3 ft.) or more away from the end of the lens.
Page 100: Adding Effects And Shooting
Shooting in Various Conditions Take shots of foliage (Foliage) ● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. Take shots of people in snow (Snow) ● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds.
Page 101: Poster Effect
Shooting in Various Conditions Take posterized shots (Poster Effect) ● Lets you take shots that look l ke an old poster or illustration. Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in , try taking some test shots first.
Page 102: Shoo Ing In 8 Mode (Quick Shot Mode)
Shooting in 8 Mode (Quick Shot Mode) Use the viewfinder (p. 89) to shoot. The camera continuously adjusts the focus and exposure on the subject in the viewfinder, so you never miss a photo opportunity. Enter 8 mode. ● Set the mode dial to 8. The screen in Step 2 displays.
Page 103 Shooting in 8 Mode (Quick Shot Mode) • The area visible in the viewfinder may differ slightly from the recorded image. • In aspect ra ios other than 4:3, the area visible in the viewfinder will differ from the area in the recorded image, so be sure to confirm settings before shooting.
Page 104: Detecting A Smile And Shooting
Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose then press the l button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to , then press the l button.
Page 105: Using The Wink Self-Timer
Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. Choose ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose then press the l button.
Page 106: Using The Face Self-Timer
Using the Face Self-Timer Changing the number of shots in Step 1 on p. 69, press the op buttons. After choosing • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later.
Page 107: Shoo Ing High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range)
Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) Join the subjects and look at the camera. When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will release.
Page 108: Color Effects
Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) You should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting in this mode (p. 171). • Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the shooting condi ions, try taking some test shots first. •...
Page 109: Shoo Ing With Faded Colors (Nostalgic)
Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic) This effect fades the colors and roughens the image so that it looks like an old photograph. You can choose from 5 effect levels. Choose ● Follow Step 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose Choose the effect level.
Page 110: Take Shots That Look Like A Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)
Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. Choose ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears on the screen.
Page 111: Choosing Settings Yourself
Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G. • G stands for Program AE. •...
Page 112: Shooting In Program Ae
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 30 cm (12 in.) – infinity at maximum telephoto (i).
Page 113: Turning The Flash On
Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately 50 cm – 7.0 m (1.6 – 23 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 50 cm – 4.0 m (1.6 – 13 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i). Choose h.
Page 114: Changing The Aspect Ratio
Changing the Aspect Ratio You can change the width to height ratio of an image. Choose an aspect ratio. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option, then press the m button.
Page 115: Changing The Compression Ratio (Image Quality)
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.
Page 116: Shooting Raw Images
Shooting RAW Images Approximate Values for Paper Size (for 4:3 Aspect Ratios) ● Suitable for sending images as e-mail attachments. A3 – A5 5" x 7" Postcard size 3.5" x 5" Shooting RAW Images A RAW image is raw data recorded with nearly no deterioration in image quality resulting from image processing inside the camera.
Page 117: Print
Shooting RAW Images Records a JPEG image. When JPEG images are recorded, the images are processed inside the camera for optimum image quality and compressed. However the compression process is irreversible, meaning that the raw data cannot be recovered once it has been compressed. Moreover, the image processing results in a deterioration in quality.
Page 118: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed Choose the - speed. ● Turn the - dial to choose an - speed setting. When you choose an - speed that is available for setting, the - lamp lights orange. When you choose an - speed that is not available for setting, the - lamp will turn off, and the camera will automatically be when in D mode).
Page 119 Changing the ISO Speed Changing the Maximum - Speed for You can set a maximum - speed of Choose [ISO Auto Settings]. ● Press the n button to choose [ISO Auto Settings] in the 4 tab, then press the m button. Choose the maximum - speed.
Page 120: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option.
Page 121: Custom White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to 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. ●...
Page 122: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting ● Turn the ÷ or Ê dial, and adjust the correction amount for B, A, M, and G. ● To reset the correction level, press the n button. ● Press the l button to complete the setting. • B stands for blue, A for amber, M for magenta, and G for green.
Page 123: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) Maximum Speed Mode Description (Approx. images/sec.) The camera shoots continuously with the focus and Continuous exposure set when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Continuous The camera shoots continuously and focuses. Shooting AF The [AF Frame] is set to [Center].
Page 124: Custom Color
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) My Colors Off — Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid Vivid impression. Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral hues. Sepia Sepia tones. Black and white. Combines the effects of Vivid Red, Vivid Green and Vivid Blue Positive Film to produce intense natural appearing colors like those...
Page 125: Shooting Using The Viewfinder
Shooting Using the Viewfinder ● The more to the right, the stronger/darker (skin tone) the effect gets, the more to the left, the weaker/lighter (skin tone) the effect gets. ● Press the l button to complete the setting. Shooting Using the Viewfinder If you want to save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting instead of the screen.
Page 126: Changing The Composition With The Focus Lock
Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Focus. ● Center the subject you want in focus, and press the shutter button halfway.
Page 127: Getting More Out Of Your Camera
Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G. • • The sections “Setting the Shutter Speed” (p. 104), “Setting the Aperture Value”...
Page 128: Changing The Af Frame Mode
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. ● After pressing the n button, choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose an option.
Page 129: Changing The Af Frame Position And Size
Changing the AF Frame Position and Size FlexiZone/Center A single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. In [FlexiZone], you can change the position and size of the AF frame (p. 93). If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear.
Page 130: Shooting With Servo Af
Shooting with Servo AF Complete the settings. ● Press the button. • The Spot AE Point frame can be linked with the AF frame (p. 101). • The AF frame will be set to normal size when using Digital Zoom (p. 58) or Digital Tele-converter (p.
Page 131: Choosing The Subject To Focus On (Tracking Af)
Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking AF) Choose the subject to focus on. Even if the subject moves, it will be tracked within a certain range. Choose [Tracking AF]. ● Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Tracking AF].
Page 132: Magnifying The Focal Point
Magnifying the Focal Point • The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button halfway without pressing the button. When shooting completes, will appear in the center of the screen. • Servo AF (p. 94) is set to [On]. •...
Page 133: Shooting With The Af Lock
Shooting with the AF Lock The magnified display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 58), Digital Tele-converter (p. 59), Tracking AF (p. 95), Servo AF (p. 94) or when connected to a TV (p. 90). Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked.
Page 134: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode ● Even if the subject moves, the face frame will follow the subject within a certain range. ● If a face is not detected, will not appear. Choose the face to focus on. ● If you press the button, the face frame will move to another face detected by the camera.
Page 135: Focus Bracketing (Focus-Bkt Mode)
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Focusing roughly. ● The side bar shows the MF indicator focal point and a distance display. While looking at the magnified area, turn the Ê dial to find an approximate focus. Fine tuning the focus. MF indicator ●...
Page 136: Changing The Metering Method
Changing the Metering Method Set the focus. ● Press the l button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to make the setting. In flash settings other than ! (p. 56), Focus Bracketing is not available. • and immediately press the q •...
Page 137: Shooting With The Ae Lock
Shooting with the AE Lock Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame Choose ● Follow the Step above to choose Choose [Spot AE Point]. ● Press the n button to choose [Spot AE Point] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [AF Point].
Page 138: Shooting With The Fe Lock
Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 101), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”. Choose h (p. 77). Lock the flash exposure. ● Point the camera toward the subject and press the ¤...
Page 139: Shooting With Slow Synchro
Shooting with Slow Synchro In flash settings other than ! (p. 56), AEB is not available. • • Continuous shooting (p. 86) cannot be used in this mode. If you press the the l button while in the exposure compensation •...
Page 140: Using The Nd Filter
Using the ND Filter The ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 (3 stops) of the actual level, allowing for slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values. Choose ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Set [ND Filter] to [On].
Page 141: Setting The Aperture Value
Setting the Aperture Value • When shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower are used, images are processed to eliminate noise after being taken. A certain amount of processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot. •...
Page 142: Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture Value
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Safety Shift With M and B modes, if you press the n button to display the 4 tab and set [Safety Shift] to [On], the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot otherwise be obtained. Safety Shift is disabled when the flash is enabled.
Page 143: Correcting The Brightness And Shooting (I-Contrast)
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) • The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method chosen (p. 100). • If you use the zoom after making set ings or changing the composition, the exposure level may change. • Depending on the shutter speed or aperture value set, the screen brightness may change.
Page 144: Using The Electronic Level
Using the Electronic Level Make the setting. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option, then press the m button. @ will appear on the screen. • is only available in (p. 82). , he - speed will return to •...
Page 145: Red-Eye Correction
Red-Eye Correction Level the camera. ● Adjust the camera’s tilt on the left and right sides so that the center of the electronic level turns green. If the electronic level does not appear in Step 1, press the n button to •...
Page 146: Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can correct recorded images (p. 150). You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, then •...
Page 147: Adjusting The Flash Output
Adjusting the Flash Output In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. Set the mode dial to D. Choose the level of flash output. ● After pressing the r button, immediately turn the ÷ dial to choose the level of output, then press the m button.
Page 148: Registering Shooting Settings
Registering Shooting Settings or Q mode, when the number of shots is set to two or more, his • function is only available for the last image shot. • modes, this function is only available for the last image shot. Not available in W, •...
Page 149: Changing The Color And Shooting
Changing the Color and Shooting • To change part of the pre-registered settings (except the shooting mode), choose and changes the settings, then repeat Steps 2–3. These settings will not be reflected in other Shooting modes. • To return contents registered to to the default settings, turn the mode dial to , then choose [Reset All] (p.
Page 150 Changing the Color and Shooting ● Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors. ● Pressing the l button restores the shooting screen. Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it.
Page 151 Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the target color. ● Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the r button. The specified color will be recorded. Specify the range of colors to be swapped.
Page 152: Shooting Stitch Assist Images
Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Choose x or v. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose x or v.
Page 153: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies
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 the mode dial has been set to E mode. •...
Page 154: Changing The Movie Mode
Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between four Movie modes. Choose a Movie mode. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose E. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a movie mode, then press the m button.
Page 155 Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Choose the area to keep in focus. ● Press the l button. ● Move the zoom lever to change the frame size, and press the op buttons to change the frame position. Choose a playback speed.
Page 156: Changing The Image Quality
1 hr. 58 min. 19 sec. 8 hr. 04 min. 30 sec. • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches 29 minutes and 59 seconds when shooting in...
Page 157: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. ● Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Lock the exposure. ● After releasing the shutter button, press the ¤...
Page 158: Other Shooting Functions
Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images > or z. when in • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects The digital zoom (p.
Page 159: Editing
Editing Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 30) Exit Playback Slow motion playback (You can use the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Display the first frame Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame...
Page 160: Save The Edited Movie
Editing Even if you move to a point other than a , only the portion from the nearest the left will be trimmed when is chosen. Only the portion from the nearest to the right will be trimmed when is chosen. The section indicated with will be the section of the movie that remains after...
Page 161: Using Various Playback And Editing Functions
Using Various Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera.
Page 162: Quickly Searching Images
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. Images will display in an index. ● The number of images increases each time you move the lever toward g.
Page 163: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 136) or delete (p. 140) images while filtered. Jump to Favorites Displays images tagged as favorites (p.
Page 164: Print
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback What if you can’t choose a filter? Filters that do not have any corresponding images cannot be chosen. Filtered playback In filtered playback (Step 2), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching Images” (p. 126), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 129), and “Magnifying Images” (p.
Page 165: Viewing Slideshows
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. ● Press the n button to choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab, then press the m button. Make the setting. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the setting.
Page 166: Checking The Focus
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the l button to switch to the focus check display (p. 44). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set.
Page 167: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k. ● The display will zoom in on the image. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x. ● If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area.
Page 168: Changing Image Transitions
Changing Image Transitions Choose an image. ● Press the opqr buttons to choose the image you want to view next. The chosen image will be displayed in the middle, and the next four poss bilities will appear. ● Pressing the m button will display the middle image at full size.
Page 169: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied stereo AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal.
Page 170: Viewing Images On A High-Definition Tv
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal.
Page 171: Display Images
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Connect the camera to the TV. ● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 134 to connect the camera to the TV. Display images. ● Turn on the TV and press the camera’s 1 button.
Page 172: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 28, 140). Choose a Selection Method Choose [Protect]. ● Press the n button to choose [Protect] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Page 173: Choosing Images Individually
Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 136 to choose [Select], then press the m button. Choose images. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image, then press the m button.
Page 174 Protecting Images Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 136 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose a starting image. ● Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image, then press the m button.
Page 175: Protect Images
Protecting Images Protect images. ● Press the p button to choose [Protect], then press the m button. Choose images with the Ê dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the Ê dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed.
Page 176: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 136) cannot be erased. Choose a Selection Method Choose [Erase]. ● Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Page 177 Erasing All Images Erase. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p.
Page 178: Tagging Images As Favorites
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 127). Choose [Favorites]. ● Press the n button to choose [Favorites] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Page 179: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 127) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 129), “Protecting Images” (p. 136), “Erasing All Images”...
Page 180 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image. Choose a category. ● Press the op buttons to choose a category, then press the m button. will appear on the screen.
Page 181: Rotating Images
Rotating Images Choose a category. ● Press the p button to choose an item, then press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a category. Choose the setting. ● Press the p button to choose [Select], then press the m button. If you choose [Deselect] in Step 4, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category.
Page 182: Resizing Images
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. ● Press the n button to choose [Resize] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ●...
Page 183: Trimming
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. ● Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. ●...
Page 184: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function • Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 79), images resized to (p. 146) and RAW images cannot be edited. • Images that can be trimmed will have the same width and height ratio after trimming.
Page 185: Correcting The Brightness (I-Contrast)
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression.
Page 186: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. ● Press the n button to choose [Red- Eye Correction] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image.
Page 187: Printing
Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) (p. 40). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers...
Page 188: Printing Images
Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ●...
Page 189: Print Images
• Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 40 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers. • Index printing (p. 155) is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately).
Page 190: Printing From The Print List (Dpof)
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback by pressing the c button. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Choose an image. ●...
Page 191: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together (p. 158) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Page 192: Choosing The Number Of Copies
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in he [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p.
Page 193 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● In Step 1 on p. 156, choose [Select Range], then press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 138 to choose images. Make print settings. ●...
Page 194: Print Added Images
Print Added Images You can print images added (pp. 155 – 157) to the print list by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. Connect the camera to the printer. Number of copies to print ● Follow Steps 1 to 4 on p. 152. Print.
Page 195: Customizing Camera Settings
Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Page 196: Changing Camera Settings
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. ● Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option.
Page 197 Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. ● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option.
Page 198 Changing Camera Settings Any previously registered start-up image will be overwritten when registering a new start-up image. Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 –...
Page 199: Creating Folders By Shooting Date
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 press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date.
Page 200: Setting The Screen Shut-Off Time
Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 53). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. ● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button.
Page 201 Changing Camera Settings Set the world time zone. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial World], then press the m to choose [ button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose the destination time zone. ●...
Page 202: Resetting The Electronic Level
Changing Camera Settings Calibrating the Electronic Level Calibrate the electronic level if you think the camera is not shooting levelly. If you use grid lines (p. 170) to confirm that the camera is level beforehand, you can calibrate the electronic level more accurately. Level the camera.
Page 203: Changing Shooting Function Settings
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 48). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.
Page 204: Changing The Flash Timing
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Flash Timing You can change the timing of the flash and shutter. ● Choose [Flash Control], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Shutter Sync.], then press the qr buttons to choose a setting.
Page 205: Changing The Image Display Time Right After Shooting
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting. ● Choose [Review], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Displays images for the set time. 2 –...
Page 206: Customizing Display Information
Changing Shooting Function Settings Customizing Display Information You can change which information is displayed by switching between custom displays with each press of the l button. ● Choose [Custom Display], then press the m button. ● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an item, then press the m button.
Page 207 Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the IS-Mode Settings ● Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Image stabilization is always on. You can confirm the effects directly on the display, which makes it easier to check the composition or Continuous focus.
Page 208 Changing Shooting Function Settings Functions that Can be Registered The functions you can register to the front dial and control dial are different depending on the shooting mode. In the settings screen, aspect ratio settings (p. 78), white balance correction (p. 84) and i-Contrast (p. 107) can be in the table below.
Page 209: Registering Commonly Used
Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu) • Choose if you want to return the button to default settings. • When this symbol is shown on the bottom right of an icon, he function cannot be used in he current Shooting mode or function setting. •...
Page 210: Changing Playback Function Settings
Changing Playback Function Settings ● Press the n button. Change the order in which menu items are displayed. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Sort], then press the m button. ● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose the menu item you want to move, then press the m button.
Page 211: Useful Information
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use separately sold accessories (p. 37), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.
Page 212: Using Household Power
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera. Plug the cord into the coupler. ● Fully insert the plug into the coupler. Insert the coupler.
Page 213: Using Lenses (Sold Separately)
Using Lenses (Sold Separately) ● After you finish, turn off the camera and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage he camera. Using Lenses (Sold Separately) When attaching the Tele-converter TC-DC58D (sold separately), you can take shots from even further away (The lens changes the focal length of the...
Page 214 Using Lenses (Sold Separately) Attach the tele-converter lens. ● Turn the lens in the direction of the arrow to attach it securely to the camera. Adjust converter settings. ● Turn on the camera. ● Press the n button to display the 4 tab and choose [Converter], then press the qr buttons to choose [TC-DC58D].
Page 215: Changing The Ring Color (Sold Separately)
Changing the Ring Color (Sold Separately) You can change the color of the ring using the separately sold Ring Accessory Kit RAK-DC-2. Remove the ring. ● Be sure the camera is turned off. ● While pressing the ring release button ), turn the ring in the direction of the arrow ( ●...
Page 216: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
• Using a non-Canon brand flash (particularly a high-voltage flash) or flash accessories may inhibit normal operation or damage the camera. Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX II Attach the flash to the hot shoe.
Page 217 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Make the setting. ● Press theop buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the setting. ● The available settings differ depending on the flash (p. 186). ●...
Page 218 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX The Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K, Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3, and Bracket BKT-DC1 (all sold separately) are required to attach the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX to the camera. Prepare the conversion lens Back Component Front Component adapter.
Page 219 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Attach the back component of the conversion lens adapter. ● Align the z mark on the back component of the conversion lens adapter with the z mark on the camera and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows until locked.
Page 220 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Attach the controller. ● Attach the controller for the Macro Ring Lite or Macro Twin Lite to the flash connection component of the Off Camera Shoe Cord. Attach the flash to the conversion lens adapter.
Page 221 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Set [ND Filter] to [On]. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the qr buttons or use the Ê dial to choose Configure the externally mounted flash.
Page 222 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Configuring the Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) • The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 second. • The flash output will automatically adjust when [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto]. Flash exposure compensation and safety FE can also be set. However, when setting flash exposure compensation on the camera, make sure to set the flash exposure compensation amount on the flash to [+0] beforehand.
Page 223 - Auto Zoom (Not available with the 220EX or 270EX) Other Canon flashes Canon flashes other than the Speedlite EX series will fire at their full strength. For the optimal aperture values and ISO speeds for the distance to the subject, refer to the guide number listed in the flash’s user guide.
Page 224: Using An Eye-Fi Card
Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 16). When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service.
Page 225: Checking Connection Information
Using an Eye-Fi Card The power saving function does not work while transferring images (p. 53). Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status. Choose [Connection info]. ● Press the n button, then choose [Eye-Fi Settings] from the 3 tab, and press the m button.
Page 226: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.
Page 227 Troubleshooting Set the flash to h (p. 77). • • Increase the ISO speed (p. 82). • Attach the camera to a tripod. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 171). Image is blurred. •...
Page 228 Troubleshooting • Depending on the Shooting mode, when shooting in a high ISO speed the image may appear rough or grainy (pp. 61, 64). Eyes appear red (p. 109). • Set the [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 168). When shooting with the flash, the lamp (on the front of the camera) lights (p.
Page 229: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen
Memory card error (p. 52) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 17). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 24, 28, 55, 75, 91, 117 –...
Page 230 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Protected! (p. 136) Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back AVI/ • Unsupported images, or images with corrupted data cannot be displayed. • Images manipulated on a computer, that have had their file name changed, or have been taken with a different camera may not display.
Page 231 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.
Page 232: Information Displayed On The Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display)
Page 233 Information Displayed on the Screen Eye-Fi Connection Shooting Mode (p. 42), Blink Detection (p. 111) Status (p. 188) Scene Icon (p. 198) AE Lock (p. 101), FE Battery Charge Indicator Flash Mode (pp. 56, 77, Lock (p. 102) (p. 15) 103) Self-Timer (p.
Page 234: Scene Icons
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. People Subject Subjects Other Icon Close With Strong Than People/...
Page 235 Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) RGB Histogram Display Battery Charge Indicator i-Contrast (pp. 107, 149) (p. 45) (p. 15) File Size (pp. 79, 120) My Category (p. 143) Metering Method (p. 100) Still Images: Recording Shooting mode (p. 200) Folder Number –...
Page 236: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting modes D B M G Function — { { { — Exposure Compensation (p. 76)/Exposure Shift (p. 121) — { { { ISO Speed (p. 82) { { { { – (1/3-stop increments) * —...
Page 237 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode > I J V w S O P t — — { { — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
Page 238: Menus
Menus 4 Shooting Menu Shooting modes D B M G Function { { { { Face AiAF { { { { AF Frame (p. 92) Tracking AF — FlexiZone/Center — * — { { { { Standard — — Digital Zoom (pp. 58, { { { { { { { { Digital Tele-Converter (1.4x/2.3x)
Page 239 Menus > I J V w S O P t { — { { — { { — — * { — — — { { — { — { { — — — — — — — — * —...
Page 240: Set Up Menu
Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Content Ref. Page p. 49 Mute On/Off* p. 49 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 160 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 160 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 50 LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2.
Page 241: Playback Menu
Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Content Ref. Page Smart Shuffle Starts Smart Shuffle. p. 131 Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 129 Erase Erases images (Select, Select Range, All p. 140 Images) Protect Protects images (Select, Select Range, All p. 136 Images) Rotate Rotates images.
Page 242: Handling Precautions
• Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.
Page 243: Specifications
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels ..Approx. 10 million pixels Lens Focal Length ....... 5x zoom:6.1 (W) – 30 5 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 140 (T) mm) Focusing Range ....1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity (W), 30 cm (12 in.) – infinity (T) •...
Page 244 File Format ......Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant Data Type Still Images ......Exif 2.3 (JPEG), RAW (CR2 (Canon Original)) Movies......... Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo)) Number of Recording Pixels Still Images ......
Page 245 Specifications Large: 2736 x 2736 Medium 1: 2112 x 2112 Medium 2: 1200 x 1200 Small: 480 x 480 Large: 2192 x 2736 Medium 1: 1696 x 2112 Medium 2: 960 x 1200 Small: 384 x 480 Movies......... Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap: 1280 x 720 (24 fps ), 640 x 480 (30 fps ), 320 x 240 (30 fps...
Page 246 Dimensions Diameter x Length 69 0 x 41 2 mm (2.72 x 1.62 in.) Weight ........Approx. 140 g (4.94 oz.) * Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K is required when mounted on PowerShot G12. Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K (Sold Separately) Thread Diameter ..... 58 mm standard filter thread Dimensions Diameter x Length 63 8 x 51 6 mm (2.51 x 2.03 in.)
Page 247: Index
Index Changing ..........20 Date/Time Battery.......20 AC Adapter Kit........37, 176 Setting..........19 Accessories ..........37 World Clock ........164 AE Lock ........... 101, 121 Default Settings .........51 AEB Mode ..........102 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ....2 AF J Focus Digital Tele-Converter........59 AF Frames ......
Page 248 Index FlexiZone (AF Frame Mode) ..... 93 Focus Lamp ........42, 43, 167, 168 AF Frame........25, 92 Landscape (Shooting Mode) ..... 62 AF Lock ..........97 LCD Monitor J Screen AF-Point Zoom ........96 Low Light (Shooting Mode) ....... 61 Face Select.........
Page 249 Index Power J Battery, AC Adapter Kit Transferring Images to a Computer for Power Saving ........53, 163 Viewing ..........32 Printing ............ 152 Sound Settings ..........49 Program AE ..........76 Sports (Shooting Mode)......63 Protect ............. 136 Stereo AV Cable........2, 133 Stitch Assist (Shooting Mode) ....
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Canon PowerShot G12 Getting Started

1 Getting Started

2 Learning more

3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions

4 Choosing Settings Yourself

5 Getting more out of Your Camera

6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies

7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions

8 Printing

9 Customizing Camera Settings

10 Useful Information

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