Canon C83-1004 - PowerShot G1 Digital Camera User Manual Download

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Components Guide

Back View

Viewfinder (p. 38)

CF Card Slot Cover (p. 26)

Strap Eyelet (p. 28)

Battery Cover (p. 18)

Battery Cover Lock (p. 18)

Tripod Socket

Summary of Contents for C83-1004 - PowerShot G1 Digital Camera

Page 1: ...he Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Camera User Guide Please start by reading the Precaution on the reverse side of this cover ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...f this guide may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written permission of Canon Inc Canon Inc makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera the software the CompactFlash cards CF cards personal computers peripher...

Page 3: ...lling a CF Card 26 Attaching the Strap 28 Attaching the Lens Cap 28 Using the Soft Case Optional 28 Basic Functions 29 Turning the Power On Off 29 Setting the Date Time 30 Switching between Shooting and Replaying 31 Using the LCD Monitor 32 Pressing the Shutter Button 34 Selecting Menus and Settings 35 Shooting Letting the Camera Select Settings 37 Auto Mode 37 Checking an Image Right after Shooti...

Page 4: ...ion 68 Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock 69 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock 70 Switching between Metering Modes 72 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus 73 Switching between Focus Settings 76 Manually Setting Image Characteristics 77 Resetting the File Number 78 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 79 Replaying 80 Viewing Images Singly Single Image Replay 80 Magnifying Ima...

Page 5: ...tional 110 Installing the Lenses 111 Downloading Images to a Computer 113 Downloading Directly from a CF Card 113 Using the Supplied Interface Cables 116 Appendices 122 Replacing the Button Battery 122 Camera Care and Maintenance 124 Troubleshooting 125 List of Error Message Codes 127 List of Messages 128 Specifications 130 Index 135 Canon Customer Support 138 Icon Conventions in the Text This mar...

Page 6: ...advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances exhibitions or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use Warranty Limitations This camera s warranty is only effective in the country of sale If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad please convey it back to t...

Page 7: ...t become exposed as a result of damage There is a risk of high voltage electrical shock Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately turn the camera s power off remove the camera batte...

Page 8: ...rosive liquids fire electrical shock explosion or serious injury Do not attempt to disassemble alter or apply heat to the batteries There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion Immediately flush with water any area of the body including the eyes and mouth or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery If the eyes or mouth contact these substances immediately flush ...

Page 9: ... that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting In addition do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession Either action could result in burns If your camera is used for prolonged periods the camera body may become warm Please take care when operatin...

Page 10: ... is approximately 90 charged adequate charge for use when the orange indicator beside the viewfinder stops flashing and changes to a steady orange After charging detach the compact power adapter s DC plug from the camera 3 Install the CF card p 26 Open the CF card slot and insert a CF card 4 Remove the lens cap 5 Turn the power on p 29 Open the LCD monitor and turn the main dial lower dial to shoo...

Page 11: ...ose when the shot is complete 9 View the recorded image p 39 The recorded image will display in the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds Keep your finger on the shutter button or press the Set button while the image is displayed to continue to display the image after the shutter button is released To Immediately Delete the Displayed Image 1 Press the button while the image is displayed 2 Press ...

Page 12: ...Lamp p 41 Self Timer Lamp p 51 Built In Flash p 41 Speaker Manual Focus Button p 74 Terminal Cover DIGITAL Terminal pp 119 120 DC IN Terminal p 18 To connect the camera to the computer with the USB interface attach the supplied interface cable to the camera s DIGITAL terminal To connect to a serial port the separately sold serial cable IFC 200PCS for Windows and IFC 200MC for Macintosh is required...

Page 13: ...Components Guide 11 Back View Viewfinder p 38 CF Card Slot Cover p 26 Strap Eyelet p 28 Battery Cover p 18 Battery Cover Lock p 18 Tripod Socket ...

Page 14: ... to record camera shake warning Battery is charging Lower Indicator Yellow Macro mode Manual focus mode Hot Shoe p 108 Indicators Diopter Adjustment Lever p 38 Display Panel p 14 Macro Jump Button pp 50 82 Spot Metering Enlarge Button pp 72 81 Flash Multi Button pp 41 82 Main Dial p 13 Mode Dial p 13 Shutter Button p 34 Zoom Lever p 40 Continuous Self Timer Wireless Controller Button pp 51 52 107 ...

Page 15: ...ead Using the Supplied Interface Cables p 116 for connection instructions The Software Starter Guide a separate manual describes how to download and view the images PC will show in the display panel when a connection to the computer is opened Mode Dial The mode dial is for selecting a shooting mode when the main dial is set to shooting mode Auto p 37 Image Zone Pan Focus p 43 Portrait p 43 Landsca...

Page 16: ...Shutter Speed Movie Shooting Time Aperture Setting Compression Resolution File Format Spot Metering Single Shot Continuous Mode Flash On Flash Off Red Eye Reduction Macro Mode Flash Exposure Compensation Self Timer Wireless Controller Manual Focus Battery Charge State Remaining Image Capacity Message Code Error Code White Balance Settings AEB Exposure Compensation Level AEB Level Flash Exposure Co...

Page 17: ...atically turn on the next time the camera is started Changing the shooting mode will cause the LCD monitor to display relevant information for about six seconds when it is turned on regardless of whether the information view mode is on or off Setting the mode dial to or turns on the LCD monitor regardless of whether it is set to on or off The camera shake warning icon will appear at the center of ...

Page 18: ...ation view is turned off In addition to the above the shutter speed aperture setting and MF indicator when manual focus is selected are displayed as in the example to the left Shutter Speed Aperture Setting MF Manual Focus Indicator Shooting Mode Flash Drive Mode Spot Metering White Balance Exposure Level AEB Mode Flash Exposure Compensation Externally mounted Flash Charging Complete AE Lock FE Lo...

Page 19: ...speed and aperture setting are displayed as in the example to the left The following information may also appear with some image files Audio file is attached wav file An audio file other than a wav file or a file with an unrecognized format is attached A JPEG file not supported by Design rule for Camera File system standards File Number Image Number and Total Shooting Date Time Aperture Setting Sh...

Page 20: ...lose the battery cover 4 Attach the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet 5 Connect the DC plug of the compact power adapter to the camera s DC IN terminal The indicator beside the viewfinder will flash orange while the battery pack is charging and change to steady orange when it is approximately 90 charged which is adequate for use If it is charged for appr...

Page 21: ... adapter with anything such as a tablecloth cushion or blanket when it is charging Heat will build up internally and possibly lead to fire Do not charge batteries other than Battery Pack BP 511 with the supplied equipment It could damage the camera The battery pack continues to discharge a small amount when left in the camera even with the power turned off This shortens the battery life Remove it ...

Page 22: ...he battery cover Terminals Charge the battery pack before using it the first time p 18 The flashing green indicator signals that the CF card is being written to read or erased Never open the battery cover or remove the battery while it is flashing Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use Battery Status Symbols The following icons indicate the battery status These icons will not appear...

Page 23: ...ery pack in a pocket before use Test Conditions Shooting Room temperature 23º C 73º F alternating maximum wide angle and maximum telephoto shots at 20 second intervals with flash fired once every four shots and camera power turned off and on every eighth shot CF card used Replaying Room temperature 23º C 73º F continuous playback at one image per 5 seconds CF card used Battery Pack BP 511 full cha...

Page 24: ...ter to the camera s DC IN terminal Always disconnect and unplug the compact power adapter after use Always turn the camera s power off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter Battery Pack BP 511 cannot be charged while the compact power adapter is being used to run the camera main dial is set to any position other than Off Do not use Compact Power Adapter CA 560 to power to an...

Page 25: ...te Lighter Socket as a Power Source 1 Attach the DC cable and car battery cable to the charge adapter 2 Connect the DC cable to the camera s DC IN terminal Confirm that the camera s main dial is turned to 3 With the engine running plug the car battery cable into the car s cigarette lighter socket Be sure to have the engine running when you unplug it too 4 Turn the camera on Always ensure that the ...

Page 26: ...he charge adapter the first one to be installed will start charging The second battery pack will start charging after the first has been fully charged If two battery packs have been placed in the charge adapter before it is plugged into the cigarette lighter socket the one placed in the A side will charge first B side will start after A side is fully charged The red light will flash while a batter...

Page 27: ...in to plug it back into the cigarette lighter socket and resume charging Charging with the Compact Power Adapter Battery packs can also be charged in the charge adapter using a household power source by attaching Compact Power Adapter CA 560 in place of the car battery cable This allows you to use the camera while your other battery packs are charging Compact Power Adapter CA 560 The shape of the ...

Page 28: ...re displayed as if the movies were shot continuously A movie file however has a maximum length of approximately 30 seconds These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon Actual totals may vary according to the subject shooting conditions and shooting mode Superfine Fine and Normal indicate the relative compression ratio Large 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 1024 x 768 pixels Sma...

Page 29: ...dly between temperature extremes may cause condensation to form in the card leading to potential malfunctions To avoid condensation formation place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature If condensation forms on the CF card put it aside until the water droplets have evaporated completely Place the ...

Page 30: ...aching the Lens Cap Fit the lens cap over the lens casing so that it covers the entire lens Always replace the lens cap after use Attach the lens cap cord to the strap or strap eyelet Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera power Using the Soft Case Optional The soft case can be used to carry the camera battery pack CF card and the wireless controller Optional soft case appearance and spe...

Page 31: ...down with the power save function Power Save Function The camera is equipped with a power save function Shooting Mode powers down approximately 3 minutes after a control is last accessed The LCD monitor will shut off approximately 3 minutes after a control is last accessed even if the power save function is turned off Replaying Mode powers down approximately 5 minutes after a control is last acces...

Page 32: ...the date format may differ from that shown here in some regions 5 Set the date and time Press the or arrow on the omni selector to move between fields Press the or arrow on the omni selector to set the values 6 Press the Set button After adjusting the settings press the Menu button to close the menu window If the Set Date Time menu appears when the camera is turned on it means that the date batter...

Page 33: ...Open the LCD monitor and turn the main dial to If you switch rapidly to replay mode directly from shooting mode the lens may not retract This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or deleting an image immediately after it is shot Be careful not to touch the lens while in replay mode ...

Page 34: ...ees Tilted forward 180 degrees toward the lens or backward 90 degrees The LCD monitor will automatically turn off when it clicks shut against the camera body For protection always close the LCD monitor after use Prevent the DC cable from touching the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a household power source If the LCD monitor is difficult to see because of the surrounding light conditio...

Page 35: ...or is automatically flipped and reversed so that it appears correctly from in front of the lens 2 Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera body Fold it until it clicks into place against the camera body If it is not fully closed the image will appear reversed and icons and messages will not display Icons and messages will appear and images will show properly not reversed when the LCD monitor i...

Page 36: ...nd when the shot is complete Do not move the camera until it sounds The indicator will flash green while the image is still recording onto the CF card When the flashing orange indicator warns of camera shake or low light you can still take the shot by pressing the shutter button fully Images are first saved into the camera s internal memory before being recorded onto the CF card allowing the next ...

Page 37: ...ither the Rec or Play menu Pressing the Jump button also switches between the menu tabs 3 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select a menu item The arrow selects the next item the arrow the previous one 4 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select setting contents The or arrow switches between settings Press the Set button for items followed by an ellipsis and then select a setting ...

Page 38: ...Format Language Video System 2048 x 1536 1024 x 768 640 x 480 Superfine Fine Normal JPEG RAW 50 100 200 400 AUTO Off 2x 4x Continuous Single Off 2 sec 10 sec On Off 0 0 0 Erases images one by one Erases all images on the CF card Turns image protection on and off Rotates the image in the display Replays selected images as in a slide show Sets the print settings On Off Normal Bright Off 1 2 3 4 5 Of...

Page 39: ...e desired composition relative subject size in the viewfinder 4 Press the shutter button halfway p 34 The camera will focus on the subject and beep twice when complete The shutter speed and aperture settings are automatically determined and show in the display panel They also appear on the LCD monitor if it is on 5 Press the shutter button all the way p 34 You will hear the sound of the shutter wh...

Page 40: ...ro Off On Default settings With the Review function you can change the length of time images show in the LCD monitor after shooting or set it so they do not show at all p 39 Using the Viewfinder to Shoot The camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder When looking through the viewfinder be sure to aim the autofocus crosshairs right at your subject When looking through the viewfinder to shoot adj...

Page 41: ...s a shortcut for erasing the image while it is displayed p 9 Changing the Image Display Duration With the Review function set to the default value the photographed image displays for 2 seconds You can turn it off or set it for 10 seconds 1 In the Rec menu select Review See Selecting Menus and Settings p 35 2 Select a Review setting and press the Menu button With the Off option the image will not a...

Page 42: ...o Wide Angle Press the zoom lever toward to zoom in telephoto Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out wide angle Digital Zoom An image already zoomed with the optical zoom lens can be further zoomed digitally by 2 or 4 times p 53 and shot The digital zoom combines the optical zoom with a digital teleconverter function The resolution is coarser than with pure optical magnification ...

Page 43: ...hooting procedures are the same as for the Auto mode p 37 Built in Flash Settings The flash cannot be used with some shooting modes Auto Red eye reduction Auto Red eye reduction Flash on Flash on Flash off Auto Red eye reduction Auto Red eye reduction Flash on Flash on Flash off The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level The red eye reduction lamp always fires but the flash on...

Page 44: ...closes and will be followed by the main flash The pre flash is used by the camera to obtain the subject s exposure data so that the main flash can be set to the optimal intensity for the shot About the Red Eye Reduction Function A subject s eyes can appear red in an image shot with a flash in dim lighting due to light reflecting back from the eye s blood vessels which is known as the red eye pheno...

Page 45: ... saturation settings cannot be adjusted in this mode Shots can be taken within the range of 65 cm 25 6 in at maximum wide angle to infinity in this mode Portrait Mode Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to fade 1 Turn the mode dial to Shooting procedures are the same as for the Auto mode p 37 The AE lock FE Lock metering method file format RAW and image adjus...

Page 46: ... against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene The people are illuminated with light from the flash while the backdrop is captured at a slow shutter speed so that both appear correctly exposed 1 Turn the mode dial to Shooting procedures are the same as for the Auto mode p 37 The macro AE lock FE Lock metering method file format RAW and image adjustment ISO speed contrast sharpness and satu...

Page 47: ...r producing images with a nostalgic feel to them 1 Turn the mode dial to Shooting procedures are the same as for the Auto mode p 37 The white balance AEB mode AE lock FE Lock metering method file format RAW and image adjustment ISO speed contrast sharpness and saturation settings cannot be adjusted in this mode ...

Page 48: ...into a large image on the computer Please use the bundled PhotoStitch program to merge the images on a computer Framing a Subject PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them When composing shots try to include a distinctive item landmark etc in the overlapping portions Horizontal Vertical 2 x 2 ...

Page 49: ...ct As shown below swivel the camera around its axis to take successive shots Shooting Images can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode 1 Turn the mode dial to and open the LCD monitor The LCD monitor will turn on Horizontal swivel left to right or vice versa Vertical swivel up and down or vice versa To Shoot a Close Subject Slide the camera move the camera parallel to the subj...

Page 50: ...g frames A maximum of 26 images can be recorded either horizontally or vertically 6 Press the Set button after the last shot Sequence Sequence The digital zoom flash auto red eye reduction auto red eye reduction flash on continuous mode AEB mode AE lock FE Lock metering method file format RAW and image adjustment ISO speed contrast sharpness and saturation settings cannot be adjusted in this mode ...

Page 51: ...ting automatically stops after 30 seconds or when the internal memory or CF card becomes full Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting The AE AF and zoom settings are set and locked to the settings of the first frame If the indicator flashes green after a shoot this indicates that the movie is being written to the CF card You cannot shoot until it stops flashing The digital zoom flash...

Page 52: ...the button again to cancel the macro mode 2 Shoot the image The indicator beside the viewfinder will shine yellow when the shutter button is pressed halfway Shooting procedures are the same as for the Auto mode p 37 The macro mode cannot be selected in the and shooting modes Use of the built in flash may not provide an appropriate amount of light Always use the LCD monitor to compose images in mac...

Page 53: ...appear in the LCD monitor if it is on You can cancel the self timer by pressing the button until the icon disappears 2 Shoot the image When the shutter button is pressed all the way the self timer lamp flashes and activates the shutter approximately 10 seconds later The flashing gets faster 2 seconds before the shutter activates Shooting procedures are the same as for the Auto mode p 37 Turning th...

Page 54: ...shots are taken at approximately 1 7 images per second when the image quality is set to Large Fine and the LCD monitor is off Release the shutter button to stop shooting This figure reflects standard shooting conditions established by Canon Actual figures may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions This mode cannot be selected in the or shooting mode An externally mounted flash will ...

Page 55: ...oom setting 5 Shoot the image Shooting procedures are the same as for the Auto mode p 37 This mode cannot be selected in the and shooting modes or for the RAW file format The digital zoom combines the image captured by the optical zoom lens with a digital teleconverter function The more the image is zoomed the coarser it becomes Hold the Set button and press the zoom lever once toward the side to ...

Page 56: ...ooting mode other than 2 In the Rec menu select Resolution or Compression See Selecting Menus and Settings p 35 3 Select a resolution or compression setting and press the Menu button The selected resolution and compression settings will show in the display panel 4 Shoot the image Resolution Compression Compression 2048 x 1536 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Superfine Fine Normal Large Me...

Page 57: ...st image The resolution and compression settings are affected by the shooting mode selection according to the following The resolution and compression settings are saved when the camera is turned off 2048 x 1536 1024 x 768 640 x 480 RAW 2048 x 1536 Resolution Compression 943 KB 329 KB 156 KB 2469 KB 1722 KB 591 KB 273 KB 468 KB 174 KB 88 KB Settings change to those of the next mode Settings do not...

Page 58: ... of an uncompressed RGB TIFF format file making it relatively compact With standard uncompressed file formats such as RGB TIFF images are processed in the camera and require further processing by retouching software to adjust the image parameters which reduces image quality With the RAW format however the original data can be used in special software to adjust the image parameters white balance co...

Page 59: ...he image If an incorrect exposure will result the shutter speed and aperture settings blink in the display panel and show in red in the LCD monitor Use the following methods to shoot Use the flash Adjust the exposure using spot metering exposure compensation or flash exposure compensation Switch the shooting mode to Manual Differences and Similarities between the and Modes Both modes automatically...

Page 60: ... The shutter speed will show in the display panel It will also appear on the LCD monitor if it is on 2 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select a speed 3 Press the shutter button halfway to set the focus The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture settings do not blink in the display panel 4 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image If an incorrect ex...

Page 61: ... amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot At shutter speeds between 1 640 and 1 1000 second the aperture presets to F8 0 Shutter Speed Display The shutter speeds from 1000 to 4 in the display are actually the denominator of a fraction of a second For example 160 indicates a speed of 1 160 second For slower speeds quote marks indicate the decimal place so that 0 3...

Page 62: ...ear on the LCD monitor if it is on 2 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select a value 3 Press the shutter button halfway to set the focus The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture settings do not blink in the display panel 4 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image F2 0 and F2 2 cannot be selected when the focal length has been set to the maximum t...

Page 63: ...ow on the omni selector until the flashing stops or the shutter speed display turnes to white Aperture Setting Display The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens aperture F2 0 F2 2 F2 5 F2 8 F3 2 F3 5 F4 0 F4 5 F5 0 F5 6 F6 3 F7 1 F8 0 The display of aperture settings differs between the display panel and LCD monitor F8 0 F8 0 F2 0 F2 0 Aperture Value Display Panel LCD Monitor ...

Page 64: ...perating 1 Turn the mode dial to The shutter speed and aperture setting will show in the display panel They will also appear on the LCD monitor if it is on 2 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select a shutter speed 3 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select an aperture setting 4 Press the shutter button halfway to set the focus 5 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the ...

Page 65: ...the range of 2EV to 2EV 3 Press the Set button You can also take the picture with the set exposure compensation value by pressing the shutter button without pressing the Set button To cancel the exposure compensation return the setting to 4 Shoot the image If you pressed the shutter button at Step 3 the exposure compensation bar will reappear after the shot allowing you to change the setting for t...

Page 66: ... button without pressing the Set button 4 Shoot the image If you pressed the shutter button at Step 3 the current white balance mode will reappear after the shot allowing you to change the setting for the next shot This setting cannot be adjusted in the and shooting modes In mode it can only be adjusted for the first image The selected shooting mode will determine whether or not the white balance ...

Page 67: ...n 2 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select 3 Aim the camera at the white paper or cloth and press the button Aim the camera so that the white sheet or cloth completely fills the frame on the LCD monitor screen or the entire viewfinder before pressing the button 4 Press the Set button You can also take the picture with the white balance set to the selected value by pressing the shutter b...

Page 68: ...the maximum telephoto setting Since a custom white balance setting cannot be set in mode pre set the white balance in another shooting mode first before selecting the mode If the flash fires when setting a custom white balance with the flash set to auto or red eye reduction auto use the flash when you go to shoot too The correct white balance cannot be obtained unless the flash is used consistentl...

Page 69: ...pand or contract the range The arrow expands the range the arrow contracts it 3 Press the Set button You can also take the picture with the set exposure compensation value by pressing the shutter button without pressing the Set button To cancel the AEB setting reset it to 4 Shoot the image If you pressed the shutter button at Step 3 the icon and the exposure compensation bar will reappear after th...

Page 70: ... also take the picture with the set flash exposure compensation value by pressing the shutter button without pressing the Set button To cancel the setting reset it to 4 Shoot the image If you pressed the shutter button at Step 3 the icon and the flash exposure compensation bar will reappear after the shot allowing you to change the setting for the next shot This setting cannot be adjusted in the a...

Page 71: ...ss the shutter button halfway to set the focus 3 Press the button The exposure setting will lock AE Lock and the icon will appear in the display panel and LCD monitor Pressing any button other than the shutter button cancels the AE lock 4 Recompose the image and press the shutter button halfway to set the focus 5 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image This setting cannot be adjust...

Page 72: ...tructions 3 Center the subject on which you want to lock the flash exposure setting in the LCD monitor and press the shutter button halfway to set the focus 4 Press the button The flash exposure compensation setting will lock FE lock and the icon will appear in the LCD monitor and display panel The flash will fire a pre flash and lock the flash exposure to the required intensity to illuminate the ...

Page 73: ...range 6 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image As the example to the left shows a backlit subject can be shot at the correct exposure if the FE lock is set when the camera is aimed at a non backlit portion of the subject This setting cannot be adjusted in the and shooting modes The FE Lock only functions with the built in flash or a Canon EX series Speedlite p 108 ...

Page 74: ... to set the focus 4 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image Metering Frame This setting cannot be adjusted in the and shooting modes You are recommended to use the LCD monitor to compose images in spot metering mode You may misalign the metering spot with the subject using the viewfinder The average value from the entire image area is combined with the value measured at the center ...

Page 75: ...finder at an object at a similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus The AE setting will also lock when you do this The exposure may occasionally be incorrect if the difference between the two items is too great Use method 2 or the AE lock procedure when this happens 3 Keep it pressed while you recompose and press the shutter button all th...

Page 76: ...old the MF button and press the or arrow on the omni selector The focus will lock and the icon will show in the display panel The icon and the MF indicator will appear in the LCD monitor Adjust the focus with the or arrow on the omni selector until the image appears focused in the LCD monitor Pressing the MF button a second time cancels the manual focus mode MF Indicator 3m 1m 0 5m 0 25m 9 8 ft 3 ...

Page 77: ...the shutter button all the way to shoot the image This setting cannot be adjusted in the and shooting modes You can use the manual focus in the macro focal range 6 to 70 cm 2 4 in to 2 3 ft at maximum wide angle and 20 to 70 cm 7 9 in to 2 3 ft at maximum telephoto You can magnify an image afterward to check that it was shot in focus p 81 ...

Page 78: ...ings cannot be adjusted in the shooting mode When the LCD monitor is off and you are focusing through the viewfinder the setting locks in the Single mode The setting is not cancelled when the camera is turned off The camera is continually focusing on whatever it is aimed even when the shutter button is not pressed allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities The camera only focuses when the...

Page 79: ...speed You can select from 50 100 200 400 and AUTO The default setting is ISO 50 When AUTO is selected the camera automatically adjust ISO between 50 and 100 only Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise To take clean images use as low an ISO speed as possible Contrast Select from Weak 0 Neutral and Strong Sharpness Select from Weak 0 Neutral and Strong Saturation Select from Weak 0 Neutral and S...

Page 80: ...zed so that images recorded to a new CF card start from the next number On Off 100 0001 0002 0099 0100 101 0101 0102 0199 0200 198 9801 9802 9899 9900 200 0001 0002 0099 0100 Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits Setting the File No Reset to Off is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer About File Numbers Images are assigned file number...

Page 81: ...ring Manual Focus Large Resolution Medium Small Superfine Compression Fine Normal File Format JPEG RAW ISO Speed Digital Zoom 2x 4x Focus Settings Continuous Single Contrast Sharpness Saturation p 41 p 50 p 52 p 51 p 63 p 64 p 67 p 68 pp 69 70 p 72 p 74 p 54 p 54 p 56 p 77 p 53 p 76 p 77 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 Default setting Setting selection is possible Setting can only be selected for the first imag...

Page 82: ...ctor to move between images The arrow moves to the previous image and the arrow to the next Holding the button down moves more rapidly between images but the images will not appear as clearly Press the Display button to show the data for the displayed image p 17 Press the button to quickly delete the displayed image p 9 You can change the language displayed on the LCD monitor if you hold the Set b...

Page 83: ...ly 2 5 times approximately 5 times off each time the button is pressed Use the arrows on the omni selector to move the magnified area around the image 3 Press the button When the approximate magnification factor of 5 is selected pressing the button cancels the magnification mode Magnified approximately 2 5 times Approximate position Movie frames cannot be magnified with this function Magnified app...

Page 84: ... Multi Replay 3 Press the arrows on the omni selector to change the image selection 4 Press the button The selected image will display in single replay Press the Display button to show the data for the displayed image p 17 Movie Frame Selected Image Pressing the arrow in this row displays the previous set of nine images Pressing the arrow in this row displays the next set of nine images ...

Page 85: ...on the omni selector to jump 9 images behind or ahead Hold the Set button and press the or arrow on the omni selector to jump to the first or last image Multi Replay Press the or arrow on the omni selector to jump to the previous or next set of nine images Hold the Set button and press the or arrow on the omni selector to jump to the first or last set of nine images 4 Press the Jump button The jum...

Page 86: ...tton is pressed in this state the movie will start playing from the first frame Pausing and Resuming Play Press the Set button to pause the movie Press it again to resume Fast Forwarding Rewinding Press the or arrow on the omni selector to stop the movie and display the previous or next image or movie Movie images recorded on other cameras may not replay correctly The Unidentified image message wi...

Page 87: ...omni selector to select an image you want to rotate and press the Set button The image cycles to the next orientation 90º 270º original each time the Set button is pressed 3 Press the Menu button The Play menu will display again Press the Menu button again to close the menu Movie images cannot be rotated When images are downloaded to a computer the orientation of images rotated by the camera will ...

Page 88: ...lide Show 1 Show 3 3 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select Start and press the Set button The slide show will start and automatically stop when the show is done Pausing and Resuming a Slide Show Press the Set button to pause the show Press it again to resume Fast Forward Rewinding a Slide Show Press the or arrow on the omni selector to move on to the previous or next image Stopping a S...

Page 89: ...ll display again Press the Menu button again to close the menu Movie images play for the length of time that they were recorded regardless of the time set in the slide show settings The power save function is disabled while a slide show plays on the camera p 29 ...

Page 90: ...ton 4 Mark images to include in the show Single Replay Move between images with the or arrow on the omni selector and mark or remove marks from images with the and arrow The selection number and a bright green bar will show at the top of marked images Multi Replay Press the button to switch to multi replay 3 images Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select an image and mark or remove marks...

Page 91: ...g Play Time Select a play time with the or arrow on the omni selector Repeat Select On or Off with the or arrow on the omni selector 5 Press the Menu button The set up menu will close Sets the duration that each image in a slide show is displayed The options are any one of 3 10 seconds 15 seconds 30 seconds and Manual Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or con...

Page 92: ...d press the Set button The icon will appear on protected images To remove the protection click the Set button again in protection mode You can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single replay and multi replay with the button 3 Press the Menu button The protect window will close Please note that formatting initializing a CF card erases all its data including protected images an...

Page 93: ... or The image will appear on the TV Shoot or replay images as usual If the images are not appearing on the TV when shooting press the Display button No image will display in the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV monitor The video output signal can be switched NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards p 105 The default setting will vary between regions NTSC Japan U S A ...

Page 94: ...n the omni selector to select OK and press the Set button To continue erasing other images repeat steps 2 3 To cancel instead of erasing select Cancel and press the Set button 4 Press the Menu button The erase window will close Please note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file Protected images cannot be erased with the erase function p 90 Images can...

Page 95: ...tings p 35 2 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select OK and press the Set button To cancel instead of erasing select Cancel and press the Set button Please note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file Protected images cannot be erased with the erase function p 90 ...

Page 96: ...ector to select OK and press the Set button To cancel formatting instead select Cancel and press the Set button Please note that formatting initializing a CF card erases all data including protected images and other file types Please check the contents of a CF card before formatting it When a non Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning reformatting it may solve the problem CF cards formatted in anot...

Page 97: ...have had print marks set by another DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by any set by your camera Print settings cannot be set for movie images or RAW images The output of some digital printers or photo lab services may not reflect the specified print settings Selecting Images for Printing There are two ways to select images Singly All images on a CF card the number of copies ...

Page 98: ...o switch between single replay and multi replay All the Images on a CF Card Press the button to switch to multi replay three images You can set one copy of each image to print by pressing the Set button pressing the or arrow on the omni selector to select Mark All and pressing the Set button again When the print type is set to Standard or Both the setting for the number of print copies can be chan...

Page 99: ... date A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card When Both is selected the number of copies can be set but applies to standard prints only Only one copy can be set to print with the Index setting Print settings can also be assigned to images with the supplied software programs on a computer ...

Page 100: ...e or File No 4 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select a setting Print Type Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select Standard Index or Both Date Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select On or Off Prints one image per page Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format Prints the images in both the standard and index formats Adds the date to the...

Page 101: ... omni selector to select On or Off 5 Press the Menu button The set up menu will close The Date and File No options cannot both be set to On when the print type is set to index The date prints as the date and time in the format specified in the Set Date Time menu p 30 ...

Page 102: ...moved at once The print type is reset to Standard and the date and file number options are set to Off 1 Display the Print Order menu 2 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select Reset and press the Set button 3 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select OK and press the Set button ...

Page 103: ...p 77 p 53 Reference Page Sets the number of pixels used to record images to CF cards Large 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 1024 x 768 pixels Small 640 x 480 pixels Sets the relative compression ratio used to record images to CF cards Superfine Fine Normal Sets the file format used to record images to CF cards JPEG RAW Sets the sensitivity at which images are recorded 50 100 200 400 AUTO Activates the di...

Page 104: ...LCD monitor is off this setting locks in single mode Continuous Single Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button is released Off 2 sec 10 sec Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new CF cards are inserted On Off Adjusts the image contrast 0 Adjusts the image sharpness 0 Adjusts the image saturation 0 Item Menu Screen Settings Content ...

Page 105: ...be quickly deleted by pressing the button Erases all images from a CF card excluding protected images Protects images from accidental erasure Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display Plays images in an automated slide show Sets the images that will be printed on a DPOF compatible printer or at a photo lab service the number of copies and other parameters Item Menu Screen Settings ...

Page 106: ...shutter button is pressed all the way The beep does not sound while a movie is being shot Adjusts the sound volume when a movie is played Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a specified period of time elapses without something being pressed On Off Beep LCD Brightness Shutter Volume Shooting Playback Vol Replay Auto Power Down p 34 p 32 p 34 p 84 p 29 Reference Page Item ...

Page 107: ...enus and messages on the LCD monitor The menu may appear differently in some regions English English Deutsch Deutsch Français Français Español or Nederlands Japanese Dansk Suomi Italiano Norsk Svenska Español You can change the language during image replay by holding the Set button and pressing the Jump button Sets the video output signal standard NTSC PAL Item Menu Screen Settings Content ...

Page 108: ...n and press it in the direction of the arrow while placing another fingertip on and removing the battery holder 2 Place the button battery in the battery holder with the negative terminal facing up 3 Replace the battery holder into the wireless controller Removing the Battery To remove the button battery pull it in the direction of the arrow 1 2 1 2 Negative Terminal If you should dispose of your ...

Page 109: ...2 Press the shutter button The camera will shoot the image 2 seconds later Display the previous image In magnified mode these buttons move the magnified area around the image In multi replay these buttons move the image selection to other image The display mode changes with each press of the button The display cycles between magnifications of approximately 2 5 5 or normal Displays images in sets o...

Page 110: ...his guide before using one of these flashes on the camera 1 Attach the flash to the camera s hot shoe 2 Turn the external flash on and turn the camera s main dial to 3 Turn the mode dial to a mode other than or Speedlite 220EX 380EX 420EX or 550EX The flash will automatically adjust its output in the and modes The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1 250 second The flash will fire at full stre...

Page 111: ...e The flash will not fire in or continuous mode The AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography If the flash fires only one image gets recorded Please note that proprietary high voltage flashes with multi contacts or flash accessories made by other manufacturers may cause a camera malfunction A Canon Speedlite 480EG cannot be used with this camera because the flash will not fire when mounted The...

Page 112: ...onverter TC DC58 This 58 mm threaded diameter magnifying conversion lens is for taking telephoto shots The lens augments the focal length of the camera body s lens by a factor of 1 5 An externally mounted flash may not automatically adjust its output when a conversion lens is mounted on the camera You may have to set the camera to manual mode and set the shutter speed and aperture to appropriate s...

Page 113: ... subjects in the range of 12 to 20 cm 4 7 to 7 9 in from the lens tip Do not use the built in flash to shoot when the close up lens is installed on the camera Installing the Lenses 1 Remove the ring from around the lens on the camera body 2 Screw on Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC58 in the direction of the arrow 3 Screw on the lens in the direction of the arrow Wide Converter WC DC58 Installed Ring ...

Page 114: ... PhotoStitch program on the computer when they are shot in mode with a conversion or close up lens installed To protect the conversion lenses hold them with one hand while you screw them on with the other hand Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use The camera may focus on any dirt that remains Exercise due caution when handling the conversion...

Page 115: ...from the camera and place it in the PC card adapter optional 2 Place the PC card adapter into the computer s PC card slot or into a PC card reader Some computers or PC card readers require the power to be off when the PC card adapter is inserted into the PC card slot Since this requirement varies between models please consult the manual for your equipment CF Card Reader Example 1 Eject the CF card...

Page 116: ...r To view images shot in the JPEG format a software program handling JPEG files such as Photoshop is required To view images shot in the RAW format the supplied driver software is required Viewing Movies Downloaded to a Computer If you attempt to view a movie file AVI extension by double clicking it in the Windows Explorer you may cause the Windows Media Player to start which will interfere with t...

Page 117: ...XXX THM STA_XXXX JPG Images shot in Stitch Assist mode MVI_XXXX AVI Movie MVI_XXXX THM A folder created when DPOF settings are set Contains the files controlling the DPOF setting contents These files contain thumbnail images for the index display A number will appear in place of each X in the file names About File Names Do not open or delete files in folders other than XXXCANON Those files are req...

Page 118: ...rts The supplied interface cables can be used to connect the camera to a computer to download the images First install the supplied software and then connect to the computer using one of the methods below Please see the separate Software Starter Guide to learn how to install the software and download the images You are recommended to use a household power source when downloading images to a comput...

Page 119: ...terface Cable IFC 200MC is required PC Card Adapter CF Card Reader CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot p 113 Windows and Macintosh Computers If you have a CF card reader or a notebook PC with a PC card slot optional PC card adapter required or a PC card reader optional PC card adapter required you can connect directly to the CF card Serial Cable Connector Shapes Camera End Computer End Computer Serial ...

Page 120: ...onnection through a hub may not operate correctly Excluding USB mice and keyboards connecting other USB devices at the same as the camera may lead to malfunctions If this happens detach all the USB devices and then reconnect only the camera Do not connect two or more cameras to the same computer at once A camera malfunction may result Do not place a Windows computer into standby mode or a Macintos...

Page 121: ...he computer for the position of its USB ports 2 Turn the camera s main dial to Always press the PUSH button on the connector to detach the cable from the camera s Digital terminal Please consult the separate Software Starter Guide for the remaining downloading procedures USB Cable USB Port Digital Terminal 1 Insert a fingernail in the terminal cover s notch to open it USB Cable 2 Align the arrows ...

Page 122: ...he computer s printer or modem port and the camera s Digital terminal Please consult the computer s manual for the position of the printer and modem ports If AppleTalk is set to use the printer or modem port open the Apple menu and select Chooser to set AppleTalk to Inactive Digital Terminal 1 Insert a fingernail in the terminal cover s notch to open it Serial Cable 2 Align the arrows to insert th...

Page 123: ...he computer 4 Turn the camera s main dial to Always press the PUSH button on the connector to detach the cable from the camera s Digital terminal Please consult the separate Software Starter Guide for the remaining downloading procedures PUSH Button ...

Page 124: ...n after the camera has been purchased Be particularly careful to keep the button batteries out of the reach of children Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could damage the stomach or intestinal wall 1 Turn the main dial to 2 Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow and push the battery cover open 3 Remove the battery p...

Page 125: ...ton battery holder replace the battery pack and close the battery cover Negative Terminal If you should dispose of your camera first remove the button battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your country Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggoolen maar inleveren als KCA ...

Page 126: ...hetic cleansers on the camera body or lens If dirt remains contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk see the back of this guide Viewfinder LCD monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt If necessary gently wipe the viewfinder and LCD monitor with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt Never rub or press forcefully on the LCD monitor These actions may...

Page 127: ...d Confirm that the CF card slot cover is securely closed Fully charge the battery or use a household power source Wipe the terminals with a clean dry cloth Turn the main dial to Shooting Wait until the orange indicator stops flashing and shines steadily signaling that the flash is charged then press the shutter button Insert a new CF card If required download the images to a computer and erase the...

Page 128: ...s at least 70 cm 2 3 ft between the camera lens and subject Use the macro mode to shoot close ups between 6 and 70 cm 2 4 in and 2 3 ft at maximum wide angle and 20 and 70 cm 7 9 in and 2 3 ft at maximum telephoto Set the built in flash to on Use a high output externally mounted flash Set the exposure compensation to a positive setting Use the AE lock or spot metering function To use the built in ...

Page 129: ...there is a chance that the image was not recorded Check the image in replay mode Message Codes Replaying image Connected to computer in PC connection mode Adequate battery charge Low battery charge Charge the battery as soon as possible to use for any length of time Battery charge low camera will not operate Immediately recharge or replace the battery pack with a charged one Could also indicate th...

Page 130: ... wish to retain onto a computer format the CF card p 94 Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data Change the battery pack Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera Replace it immediately with a charged battery pack or recharge it No image No images recorded on CF card Image too large You attempted to replay an image larger than 3200 x 2400 pixels Inco...

Page 131: ...r etc Protected You attempted to erase a protected image Too many marks Too many images have been marked for printing or for inclusion in a slide show Cannot process any more Cannot mark image You attempted to set the print settings for an non JPEG file Cannot complete Couldn t save the print or slide show settings Cannot edit Slide show settings file is corrupted ...

Page 132: ...c are available only at F8 aperture setting Slow shutter speeds of 1 3 sec or more operates with noise reduction Sensitivity Auto ISO 50 ISO 100 ISO 200 and ISO 400 equivalent equivalent film speed In Auto mode camera automatically adjusts sensitivity in the range of ISO 50 to ISO 100 equivalent Light metering method Center weighted average metering or Spot metering Exposure control method Program...

Page 133: ...er 1 8 inch low temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD Storage media CompactFlash CF card Type I and Type II File format Design rule for Camera File system DPOF compliant Image recording format Still images JPEG or RAW Movies AVI Image data Motion JPEG Audio data WAVE monaural JPEG compression mode Super fine Fine or Normal Number of recording pixels Still images Large 2048 x 1536 pixel...

Page 134: ...5 x 2 2 x 0 8 in Weight Approx 70 g 2 5 oz Compact Power Adapter CA 560 Input voltage AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Rated output 9 5 V 2 7 A Operating temperatures 0 40º C 32 104º F Dimensions 57 x 28 x 104 mm 2 2 x 1 1 x 4 1 in camera body only Weight Approx 180 g 6 3 oz Wireless Controller WL DC100 Power supply Lithium button battery CR2025 Operating temperatures 0 40º C 32 104º F Dimensions 35 x 6 5 x ...

Page 135: ...rging the battery pack Nominal output DC 8 4 V 1 6 A Operating temperatures 0 40º C 32 104º F Dimensions 93 x 36 x 71 mm 3 7 x 1 4 x 2 8 in Weight Approx 140 g 5 0 oz Car Battery Cable CB 560 Supported vehicles Cigarette lighter socket powered by a negative ground DC 12 V or 24 V car battery Fuse 125 V 4 A Length Approx 1 8 m 6 0 ft Weight Approx 80 g 2 8 oz ...

Page 136: ...es Focusing range 400 mm 1 3 ft when attached to a PoweShot from tip of lens G1 at maximum telephoto Thread diameter 58 mm Standard filter threads Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC58 is required to install the lens on a PoweShot G1 Dimensions Approx ø 65 x 37 mm ø 2 6 x 1 5 in Weight Approx 117 g 4 1 oz Close up Lens 250D 58 mm Optional Focal length 250 mm Focusing range 120 200 mm 4 7 x 7 9 in when a...

Page 137: ...puter 113 Downloading 113 114 Interfaces 116 117 System Requirements116 Continuous Mode 52 Contrast 77 102 Conversion Lens Adapter 110 111 Creative Zone 13 D Date Time 30 Date Battery 122 DC Cable 23 DC IN Terminal 10 18 Digital Print Order Format DPOF Settings 95 103 Digital Terminal 10 119 120 121 Digital Zoom 53 101 Diopter Adjustment Lever 12 38 Display Modes 15 Detailed 15 Simple 15 Display P...

Page 138: ... Manual Exposure 62 Focus 74 Setting Image Characteristics 77 Shooting Mode 62 Menu List of Options 101 Play 36 Rec 36 Selecting Menus and Settings 35 Set up 36 Message Codes 127 128 Metering Center Weighted Averaging 72 Spot 72 Mode Dial 13 Movie 49 Shooting 49 Replaying 84 N Night Scene Mode 44 P Pan Focus 43 PC Connection Mode 13 Play 80 Portrait Mode 43 Program AE 57 Protect 90 103 Print Setti...

Page 139: ...e Show 86 103 Play Time 89 Repeat 89 Selecting Images 88 Starting 86 Soft Case 28 Speaker 10 Specifications 130 131 132 133 Spot Metering 72 Stitch Assist Mode 46 Framing Subjects 46 Shooting 47 Strap 28 T Telephoto 40 Tele converter Lens 110 Troubleshooting 125 U USB Port 118 119 V Video System 105 Viewfinder LCD Monitor 12 15 32 Optical 11 38 Volume Replay 104 Shooting 104 W WAV Files 17 White B...

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Page 141: ...Anson Road 09 01 06 Singapore 079906 Phone 65 532 4400 Fax 65 221 7577 Canon Hongkong Co Ltd 9 F The Hong Kong Club Building 3A Chater Road Central Hong Kong Phone 852 2739 0802 Fax 852 2369 7701 Canon Marketing Services No 1 Jalan Kilang Timor 09 00 Pacific Tech Centre Singapore 159303 Phone 65 799 8888 Fax 65 273 3317 Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd Wisma General Lumber Block D Peremba Square S...

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Page 143: ...e equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use o...

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