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Page 1: ...ENGLISH Camera User Guide zPlease read the Read This First section page 5 zPlease also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide ...
Page 2: ...non accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide This Guide Software Starter Guide Installing the Software Connecting the Camera to a Computer D...
Page 3: ...intosh PowerBook Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the United States and other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective compani...
Page 4: ...basic operating procedures What settings are available under each function Will my settings remain in effect even after I ve turned the camera off Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p 202 What functions are available through the menus FUNC Menu p 43 Rec Menu p 46 Play Menu p 48 Set up Menu p 49 My Camera Menu p 51 What do the icons listed in the Camera User Guide mean Information Displayed ...
Page 5: ...ttings how to protect images or erase them and how to edit movies Describes shooting with the camera from each shooting mode to using the camera s various shooting features Shows the error messages Also explains how to use the wireless controller and various separately sold accessories such as the power kit externally mounted flash units and conversion lenses Explains how to transfer images to a c...
Page 6: ...he Lens Hood 25 Attaching the Filter Adapter 25 Setting the Date Time 26 Setting the Language 28 Basic Functions 29 Turning the Power On Off 29 Using the LCD Monitor Viewfinder 32 Checking the information on the LCD Monitor Viewfinder 34 Using the Zoom Focal Length 39 Pressing the Shutter Button 41 Selecting Menus and Settings 43 Resetting the Settings to Default 52 Shooting Letting the Camera Sel...
Page 7: ...e 98 Changing the ISO Speed 99 Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB Mode 100 Focus Bracketing Focus BKT Mode 102 Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock 104 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock 106 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings 107 Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires 109 Shooting Images at Set Intervals Intervalometer 110 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus 112 Switching...
Page 8: ...rectly from a CF Card 152 Viewing Images on a TV Set 153 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings 154 Changing My Camera Settings 154 Registering the My Camera Settings 156 List of Error Message Codes 159 List of Messages 160 Troubleshooting 162 Appendix 168 Using the Wireless Controller 168 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately 171 Using the Tele converter Sold Separately Close up Le...
Page 9: ...ans of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was recorded 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 the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk For Canon C...
Page 10: ... by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk zTo avoid the risk of high voltage electrical shock do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged Similarly never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage There is a risk of high voltage electrical shock Please take the first op...
Page 11: ...rounding area In dusty humid or greasy environments the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short circuit leading to fire zDo not cut damage alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cord Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit which may lead to fire or electrical shock zDo not handle the power cord if your ha...
Page 12: ...s Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area zUse only recommended batteries and accessories Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks resulting in fire injury and damage to the surroundings zDisconnect the...
Page 13: ... cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise In addition do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession Either action could result in burns zDo not operate the flash with dirt dust or other items stuck to its lens The resulting heat build up could damage the flash zEnsure that the battery char...
Page 14: ...astic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation Continued use may damage the equipment Remove the CF card and battery or a household power source from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use Extended Storage When...
Page 15: ...View Components Guide Self timer Lamp p 77 Hot Shoe p 171 Built in Flash p 62 Display Panel p 16 Strap Mount p 24 Speaker Ring Release Button p 174 179 Lens Remote Sensor p 169 Microphone p 131 Strap Mount p 24 Red eye Reduction Lamp p 62 AF Sensor ...
Page 16: ... V OUT Audio Video Out Terminal p 153 Terminal Cover Indicator Computer Interface Cable IFC 400PCU supplied with the camera Direct Print Compatible Printers Sold Separately zCP Printers Interface Cable IFC 400PCU supplied with the camera or the Direct Interface Cable DIF 100 supplied with CP 100 CP 10 zBubble Jet Printers Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Printers Please refer to your Bubble Jet printe...
Page 17: ...s Self Timer Wireless Controller Button p 77 79 169 Light Metering Button p 91 Macro Index Button p 73 124 MF Manual Focus Microphone Button p 113 114 131 Omni Selector S Exposure T WB White Balance W X p 92 93 MENU Button p 44 FUNC Function JUMP Button p 43 125 SET AF Frame Selector Button p 89 INFO Information Button p 34 AE Lock FE Lock Single Image Erase Button p 104 106 138 Monitor Selector B...
Page 18: ...ttings according to the image composition type z Creative Zone The user selects exposure aperture or other settings to achieve special effects Creative Zone Image Zone Auto Portrait p 66 Landscape p 66 Night Scene p 67 Stitch Assist p 68 Movie p 71 Program AE p 81 Shutter Speed Priority AE p 82 Aperture Priority AE p 85 Manual Exposure p 87 Custom 1 p 116 Custom 2 p 116 ...
Page 19: ...g the Main Dial z In Shooting Mode zSelects aperture value and shutter speed p 82 85 87 zSelects menu settings by pressing the FUNC button p 43 zSelects exposure compensation and white balance p 92 93 z In Playback Mode zDisplays the previous and next image p 122 z In Shooting Mode zFixes menu items set by pressing the FUNC button p 43 zSwitches between shutter speeds and aperture values in M mode...
Page 20: ...Indication Reference pages c Evaluative Metering Spot Metering Center Weighted Average Metering 90 Shutter Speed Movie Shooting Time White Balance ISO Speed Photo Effect Bracket Resolution Setting Value for each function setting 57 71 82 87 93 96 99 100 102 Aperture Setting 85 87 d Compression 57 Resolution Not displayed with RAW images 57 Flash On Flash Off Not displayed with Auto 62 ND filter 11...
Page 21: ...ce Settings 93 Bracket 100 102 Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Output Adjustment 107 Exposure Compensation Level AEB Level Flash Exposure Compensation Level 92 100 107 Goes off in Super Macro mode The Super Macro mode icon appears on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder p 75 z The diagram above shows all the icons appearing at once Normally only the icons applicable to the selected mode and came...
Page 22: ...he battery pack with the line on the battery charger then slide the battery in the direction of the arrow 2 Battery charger model names and types vary by region For CG 580 Plug the battery charger into a power outlet For CB 5L Attach the power cord to the battery charger and plug the other end into a power outlet z The charge indicator blinks while the battery pack is charging and lights steadily ...
Page 23: ...the camera when it is not in use zDo not allow any metal objects such as keyrings to touch the and terminals Fig A as this can damage the battery pack To carry the battery pack or store it during periods of disuse always replace the terminal cover Fig B or place it in the supplied case and store it in a cool dry place z This is a lithium ion battery pack so there is no need to completely use or di...
Page 24: ...or lower If you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera at least once a year before returning it to storage zThe camera consumes the battery charge when the power is on even when a function is not being used To conserve the battery charge be particularly attentive in turning the camera off zAlthough the battery pack s maximum operat...
Page 25: ...periods p 182 zCharge the battery pack before using it for the first time p 18 1 Check that the power is off p 29 and slide the CF card battery cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert the battery pack z The terminal side of the battery pack should face downward z Insert the battery pack all the way in until the battery lock clicks To remove the battery pack push the battery lock 1 4 2 3 Batte...
Page 26: ...CF card battery cover closed z When the indicator blinks the camera is writing reading erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card Do not perform the following or image data may be lost or corrupted Do not shake the camera Do not turn off the power or open the CF card battery cover z You are recommended to use CF cards that have been formatted in your camera p 139 The card supplied with t...
Page 27: ... the new temperature If condensation forms on the CF card put it aside until the water droplets have evaporated completely zPlace the CF card in the supplied case for storage zDo not use or store CF cards in the following types of locations Locations subject to dust or sand Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures Microdrives are a recording medium with a hard disk Their merits are...
Page 28: ...form the same steps on the other side of the camera p 11 z Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items when suspending it from the strap Attach the lens cap as illustrated on the left Always replace the lens cap after use To remove the lens cap press the tabs on the lens cap and pull z Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera s power ...
Page 29: ...r Attach the lens hood so that its z meets the lens z then turn the lens hood clockwise until the lens z meets z If you use the built in flash when the lens hood is attached a portion of the image appears to be blocked by the lens hood and appears dark Attach the filter adapter so that its z meets the lens z then turn the filter adapter clockwise until the lens z meets z The filter adapter is excl...
Page 30: ...ing the JUMP button also switches between menus 4 Press the S or T arrow on the omni selector to select Date Time then press the SET button z The factory default for the date format may differ from that shown here in some regions 5 Set the date and time z Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to select a field to change z Press the S or T arrow on the omni selector to set the values z The da...
Page 31: ...tions z The Date Time cannot be inserted in the actual image even if the Date Time have been set For printing images with the date on them refer to the Direct Print User Guide or Software Starter Guide z Replacing the Date Battery p 184 ...
Page 32: ...hes between menus 4 Press the S or T arrow on the omni selector to select Language and press the SET button 5 Press the S T W or X arrow on the omni selector to select a language 6 Press the SET button z After adjusting the settings press the MENU button to close the menu window z In playback mode you can change the language by holding the SET button while you press the JUMP button except when a s...
Page 33: ...mation see the Direct Print User Guide For computer connection mode information see the Software Starter Guide Mode Lever Use this lever to turn the power on To operate the mode lever press the release button as shown on the left The mode lever will not operate if the release button is not pressed After the camera is turned on in or release the lever The mode lever returns to its original position...
Page 34: ...when shooting Please also refrain from forcing the lens with fingers or other objects It could lead to malfunctions or damage the camera If this occurs turn the camera off and back on z You will hear a start up sound and see the start up image when the power comes on To change the start up sound and image see pages 31 51 and 154 z The start up image does not appear in the following cases when the ...
Page 35: ...t If the mode lever is turned to Playback again the lens retracts z Playback Mode Shooting Mode Remove the lens cap and press the shutter button halfway or turn the mode lever to Shooting while pressing the release button p 29 Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera The LCD monitor or viewfinder also shuts off approximately 1 minute after ...
Page 36: ...laying back images and adjusting menu settings follow the explanation below You can switch between the LCD monitor and viewfinder by pressing the button The camera turns on the last selected monitor when powered on in Shooting mode The camera always turns on the LCD monitor when powered on in Playback mode Opened from left to right 180 degrees It locks temporarily at 90 degrees Tilted forward 180 ...
Page 37: ...s z In this position icons and messages do not appear on the LCD monitor z The image shown on the LCD monitor is automatically flipped and reversed the Reverse Display function so that it appears correctly from in front of the lens You can disable the Reverse Display function p 48 2 Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera body z Fold it until it clicks into place against the camera body If it...
Page 38: ... view may not display Playback Mode Each time you press the INFO button the information view mode cycles as follows z You can check detailed information about the image you just shot without switching the camera to Playback mode To do so while the image is being reviewed right after being taken press the SET button then INFO button z The last selected Information View mode appears the next time yo...
Page 39: ...ent lighting if the camera shake icon appears after metering preparations are complete Set the flash to On or Auto or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot z After you take a photo by fully pressing the shutter button the image displays on the LCD monitor for approximately two seconds or the review duration you set from 2 to 10 seconds If you press the SET button while the image is displayed it wi...
Page 40: ...ssion Settings p 57 Resolution Settings p 57 File Format p 60 7 0x 8 8x 11x 14x 18x 22x Digital Zoom Setting p 78 Converter Lens Settings p 180 Low Battery p 22 Flash p 62 Red eye Reduction p 64 Macro Mode Super Macro Mode p 73 75 Light Metering Mode p 90 Auto Rotate p 119 Shooting Mode p 14 ND Filter p 118 Camera Shake Warning p 35 AE Lock FE Lock p 104 106 MF Manual Focus Indicator Shots Remaini...
Page 41: ...he optical zoom The icons in the shaded boxes above and appear even when the information view is turned off In addition to the above the messages AF frame Spot Metering Frame shutter speed aperture value MF indicator when manual focus is selected and zoom bar during the zoom operation are shown as in the upper screen example Compression Settings p 57 Resolution Settings p 57 File Format p 60 Sound...
Page 42: ...0 Macro Mode Super Macro Mode p 73 75 Manual Focus p 114 115 In addition to the above the shutter speed aperture setting movie length histogram and overexposure warning appear An audio file other than a wave file or a file with an unrecognized format is attached JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards p 188 File with unrecognized format z Please note th...
Page 43: ... p 92 Overexposure Warning In the following conditions overexposed portions of the image blink zWhen an image just shot is being reviewed on the LCD monitor Information view or in the viewfinder zIn the detailed display mode of the Playback mode Using the Zoom Focal Length The zoom can be adjusted from 28 to 200 mm equivalent to 35mm film format Telephoto Wide Angle You can zoom in telephoto and z...
Page 44: ...everse the zooming direction turn the zoom ring a little in the opposite direction while holding the mode lever Digital Zoom An image already zoomed with the optical zoom lens can be further zoomed digitally up to an approximate factor of 22 p 78 The factor displays after the zoom operation z The digital zoom cannot be used with certain Shooting modes p 202 z The more the image is zoomed digitally...
Page 45: ...ice Focusing difficulty The AF frame displays in yellow and a beep sounds In this case use the focus lock or manually focus to shoot p 112 Flash fires The built in flash pops up and appears Camera shake warning underexposure appears z Pressing Fully Pressing fully releases the shutter zThe indicator blinks while the image is recording onto the CF card zYou will hear the shutter sound when the shot...
Page 46: ...nal memory before being recorded onto the CF card allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the internal memory z The beep and shutter sound can be set On Off using the menu p 49 z When the shutter sound is set to On and Mute is set to On no sound will be heard z There is no shutter sound in Movie mode z Shots cannot be taken while the flash is ch...
Page 47: ... item 4 Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to select setting contents 5 Press the FUNC button 5 FUNC 3 Select a function item using 4 Select setting contents using ISO Speed p 99 Photo Effect p 96 Bracket p 100 102 Flash Exposure Compensation p 107 Flash Output p 108 Resolution L File Format p 57 60 Compression p 57 Resolution Movie p 58 The default values are bracketed In Steps 4 and 5 y...
Page 48: ...electing Menus and Settings continued 44 z Selecting Settings by Pressing the MENU Button 1 MENU In Shooting Mode Rec Menu p 46 When Shooting mode is In Playback Mode Play Menu p 48 2 2 3 4 MENU 4 MENU 3 ...
Page 49: ...ton zIn Step 2 you can also use the FUNC JUMP button button and button zSettings cannot be selected with the main dial zPress the SET button for items followed by an ellipsis and then select a setting Press the button again to confirm the setting zIn Shooting mode the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway In Playback mode the menu closes when the shutter button is pressed halfw...
Page 50: ...me Language and Video System can be restored all at once p 52 Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page Flash Sync Sets the timing at which the flash fires 109 1st curtain 2nd curtain Slow Synchro Sets whether or not the flash will fire with a slow shutter speed 64 On Off Flash Adjust Sets whether or not the flash is adjusted automatically 107 Auto Manual Red eye Sets whether or not the red eye red...
Page 51: ...Shift Sets whether or not the Safety Shift function works In Av Aperture Priority AE and Tv Shutter Speed Priority AE modes the Safety Shift function automatically adjusts the values set manually to obtain the correct exposure if the exposure is incorrect when the shutter button is pressed halfway 86 On Off MF Point Zoom Sets whether or not the focusing point is magnified when using the manual foc...
Page 52: ... Reverse Disp Sets whether or not the image is reversed when the LCD monitor is tilted 180 degrees toward the lens 33 On Off Super Macro Shoots in the Super Macro mode 75 Intervalometer Shoots automatically at set intervals 110 Save Settings Saves settings selected in the Rec menu and the Function menu to the mode dial s C1 or C2 mode 116 Default setting Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page Pr...
Page 53: ...ning signal beeps even when the Mute setting is On The main dial does not beep even if it is pressed regardless of the setting Volume cStart up Vol Adjusts the Start up Sound volume when the camera powers up 30 51 dOperation Vol Adjusts the Operation Sound volume of operation buttons other than the shutter button 51 eSelftimer Vol Adjusts the sound volume of the Selftimer Sound informing you that ...
Page 54: ...Reset Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new CF cards are inserted 120 On Off Auto Rotate Sets whether or not images shot with the camera on end are automatically rotated in the display 119 On Off Distance Units Sets the format of the displayed distance units of the MF indicator 114 115 m cm or ft in Language Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor or in ...
Page 55: ...t otherwise set each item one by one Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item 154 Start up Image Sets the start up image when you turn on the camera 154 Start up Sound Sets the start up sound when you turn on the camera 154 Operation Sound Sets the sound when the omni selector or any button other than the shutter button is operated 154 ...
Page 56: ...n z The screen on the right appears while resetting The normal screen resumes when resetting is complete z To cancel resetting select Cancel instead of OK z The following settings cannot be reset to default The Date Time Language and Video System options in the menu p 50 White balance data set with the custom white balance function p 94 Newly registered My Camera settings p 156 z When the camera i...
Page 57: ...to 3 Aim the camera at the subject 4 Use the zoom ring to achieve the desired composition relative subject size on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder 5 Press the shutter button halfway p 41 z The camera focuses on the subject Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering z The AF frame will appear green on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder z The shutter speed and aperture value a...
Page 58: ... the normal size by turning the zoom ring in the opposite direction To let the camera return to Shooting mode press the shutter button halfway z Pressing the SET button while the image is displayed The image will continue to display even after the shutter button is released You can magnify the image and reduce it to the normal size after that by using the zoom ring To let the camera return to Shoo...
Page 59: ...ight after Shooting By following the instructions below you can save images shot in the JPEG format in the RAW format p 60 right after shooting You can easily process images saved in the RAW format using a computer to edit the resolution photo effect and white balance without any loss of quality The JPEG format image will not be saved 1 Shoot an image using the viewfinder 2 Pause the image by pres...
Page 60: ...on halfway the camera returns to the shooting screen z The above operations cannot be performed if the image was shot with the digital zoom or when is already selected as the recording format 1 In the Rec menu select Review z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 44 2 Select a Review setting and press the MENU button z With the Off option the image will not automatically display z With the 2 sec to 1...
Page 61: ...2448 pixels High Low Print A4 size 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 in or larger prints Print letter size 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in or larger prints Medium 1 2272 x 1704 pixels Medium 2 1600 x 1200 pixels Print postcard size 148 x 100 mm 6 x 4 in prints Print L size 119 x 89 mm 4 7 x 3 5 in prints Medium 3 1024 x 768 pixels Print card size 86 x 54 mm 3 4 x 2 1 in prints Small 640 x 480 pixels Send images as...
Page 62: ...rent setting is displayed 3 Select the compression or resolution you wish to set using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button This screen will appear again once the image is shot 4 Press the FUNC button or click the main dial 5 Shoot the image Resolution Excluding Compression Number of shots rem...
Page 63: ...Shooting Mode Next Shooting Mode Resolution and Compression after Change Settings change to those of the next mode Settings do not change Settings change to those of the next mode Settings do not change Settings change to those of the next mode e g 1 When the shooting mode is changed from to M the resolution and compression will restore the values set in M mode e g 2 When the shooting mode is chan...
Page 64: ...lthough a RAW file is larger than an equivalent JPEG file it is still only approximately one quarter the size 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 for...
Page 65: ...D monitor Viewfinder or r Display Panel using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The previous screen will appear again once the image is shot 4 Press the FUNC button or click the main dial z Images shot in the JPEG format can also be changed to the RAW format while they are displayed right a...
Page 66: ... The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level Flash on with red eye reduction The red eye reduction lamp and the flash always fire Flash on The flash always fires Flash off The flash does not fire 1 Press the button to switch between flash modes z The selected flash mode appears on the display panel and the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder z You can switch between settings by pr...
Page 67: ...t p 65 z Be sure to close the built in flash after use z The flash fires twice A pre flash will fire 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 z The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1 250 second The camera automatically resets the shutter ...
Page 68: ...the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder z When shooting with the red eye reduction function the subjects must look right at the red eye reduction lamp for this mode to be effective Try asking them to look directly at the lamp Even better results can be obtained by shooting with the lens set to a wide angle increasing the lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject Mode Dial 1 In ...
Page 69: ...en you wish to fire the flash pop up the built in flash by pressing the button z appears on the display panel and LCD monitor or in the viewfinder and the flash fires when the shutter button is pressed fully z When you do not want the flash to fire press the built in flash down until it clicks appears on the display panel and the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder ...
Page 70: ... the background gradually fading compose the image so that the upper half of the subject s body fills most of the viewfinder or LCD monitor z The background gets increasingly indistinct the more you adjust the focal length toward telephoto 1 Turn the mode dial to Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode p 53 z See page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode z Since a slow shutte...
Page 71: ...th appear correctly exposed 1 Turn the mode dial to Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode p 53 z Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode z See page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode z Warn people to stay still for a few seconds after the flash fires because of the slow shutter speed z Using the mode in daylight will produce an effect similar to that of t...
Page 72: ... panoramic image using 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 z Please use the bundled PhotoStitch program to merge the images on a computer Horizontal Vertical 2 x 2 ...
Page 73: ...ness in each image consistent The final image will appear unnatural if the difference in brightness is too great z For good results pan swivel the camera to take successive shots z To shoot close ups slide the camera over the subject keeping it parallel as you move Horizontally left to right Horizontally right to left Vertically bottom to top Vertically top to bottom Clockwise starting at the top ...
Page 74: ...return to that frame 5 Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames z A maximum of 26 images can be recorded either horizontally or vertically 6 Press the SET button after the last shot z A custom white balance setting p 94 cannot be set in mode To use a custom white balance setting first set it in another shooting mode z The settings in place for the first image are locked in and cannot ...
Page 75: ...ircle appears in the upper right of the LCD monitor or viewfinder 3 Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording the movie z The maximum length of individual movie clips 15 frames second is about 30 seconds at the setting and 3 minutes at the and settings The data reflects Canon s testing standard The actual figures will vary according to the shooting subjects and conditions The clip wil...
Page 76: ...perly if you format the CF card in this camera excluding slow recording CF cards z Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting z The AE AF white balance and zoom settings are set and locked to the settings of the first frame z If the indicator blinks after a shot this indicates that the movie is being written to the CF card You cannot shoot again until it stops blinking z See page 202 fo...
Page 77: ...o shooting not available 1 Press the button z appears on the display panel and the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder z Press the button again to cancel the macro mode 2 Shoot the image z Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode p 53 z When you turn the zoom ring the zoom bar accompanied by the yellow bar under it appears The yellow bar shows the zoom range in which you cannot shoot the subj...
Page 78: ...otography in the macro mode Use the Av or M mode and set the aperture to a higher value as required by the shooting conditions z Recordable areas at the minimum shooting range are as follows z Use Super Macro mode to get even closer to the subject p 75 Zoom Position 35mm film equivalent Recordable Area Wide angle end Approximately 157 x 115 mm 6 2 x 4 5 in 63 mm Approximately 87 x 65 mm 3 4 x 2 6 ...
Page 79: ...solution is set to L or RAW when you set the camera to Super Macro mode the resolution will automatically be changed to M1 The resolution will return to the previous setting when you cancel Super Macro mode Mode Dial 1 In the Rec menu select Super Macro z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 44 2 Press the SET button z appears on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder and the camera enters Super Macro...
Page 80: ...e of the zoom z Be careful not to bang the lens against the subject when shooting in Super Macro mode z Super Macro mode does not work properly when any separately sold lens is attached to the camera Super Macro cannot be selected when Converter in the Rec menu is set to anything other than None z Recordable areas at the minimum shooting range are as follows z You can select Super Macro in C1 and ...
Page 81: ...button again 2 Shoot the image z When the self timer is set to 10 seconds the self timer sounds and the self timer lamp starts blinking when the shutter button is pressed all the way The blinking gets faster two seconds before the shutter activates z When the self timer is set to 2 seconds the self timer lamp blinks fast from the beginning The shutter activates in two seconds z Shooting procedures...
Page 82: ...m optical telephoto setting and stop To further zoom the image digitally turn the zoom ring in the same direction z To zoom back out turn the zoom ring in the opposite direction 4 Shoot the image z Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode p 53 z The digital zoom cannot be used with the RAW file format or in Super Macro mode z Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed Combine...
Page 83: ...le shooting continuously 1 Press the button z Press the button until or appears on the display panel and the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder z You can cancel the continuous mode by pressing the button until appears 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus 3 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot z Shooting will stop when the shutter button is released z The shooting speed is as...
Page 84: ...n images will lengthen to accommodate the flash recharge time z The flash will not fire with an externally mounted flash 1 In the Rec menu select Cont Shooting z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 44 2 Select or and press the MENU button z Turning the camera off restores the standard shooting mode However the selected continuous shooting option will remain effective the next time continuous shooti...
Page 85: ...ual to find out which settings can be changed in which shooting modes z Please see Auto Mode p 53 for shooting procedures once you have changed a setting 1 Turn the mode dial to P 2 Shoot the image z The shutter speed and aperture value will be set automatically and shown on the display panel and LCD monitor or in the viewfinder z The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture...
Page 86: ...alue show in red on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder Use the following methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in white Differences between the P and Modes z The following settings can be adjusted in P mode but not in mode 1 Turn the mode dial to Tv z The shutter speed will show on the display panel and LCD monitor or in the viewfinder Use the flash Change the ISO speed setti...
Page 87: ... menu the shutter speed will shift to the correct speed automatically Safety Shift function p 86 z If you adjust the zoom after you set the shutter speed the aperture value is sometimes changed according to the zoom position z You can change the automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values without altering the exposure p 105 z The nature of CCD image sensors is such th...
Page 88: ...4 in the display panel 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 indicates 0 3 second and 2 indicates 2 seconds The display of shutter speeds from 1 4 to 1 4000 second differs between the display panel and LCD monitor viewfinder Aperture Value Shutter Speed seconds Wi...
Page 89: ... main dial and select an aperture value z If you adjust the zoom after you set the aperture value the aperture value is sometimes changed according to the zoom position 3 Shoot the image z The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture value show in white on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder z If the shutter speed is shown in red on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder the ...
Page 90: ...y therefore be changed automatically to match the synchronized flash speed even if its value was set previously Aperture Setting Display The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens aperture The display of aperture settings differs between the display panel and LCD monitor viewfinder Safety Shift If you set Safety Shift to On in the Rec menu when the shooting mode is Tv or Av the camera auto...
Page 91: ...ial switches between the shutter speed and the aperture value setting 3 Turn the main dial and select a shutter speed or an aperture value z If you adjust the zoom after you set the shutter speed aperture value the aperture value is sometimes changed according to the zoom position 4 Shoot the image z When you press the shutter button halfway the exposure compensation bar appears on the display pan...
Page 92: ...ish to change the exposure adjust the shutter speed or the aperture using the main dial z The brightness of the LCD monitor or viewfinder matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value If you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place set the flash to Flash on with red eye reduction or Flash on or affix an external flash to the camera and then the LCD monitor will always...
Page 93: ...d area using the S T W or X arrow on the omni selector 3 Press the button z You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the button z The AF frame will move back to its original position Center if you hold down the button z The AF frame can also be moved in the macro mode z The AF frame can be set in both the macro mode and the ...
Page 94: ...ditions such as the position of the subject the brightness the background the direct light and the backlighting and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject Center Weighted Averaging Averages the exposure from the entire image but places more weight on the subject at the center Spot AE Point Center Meters the area within the spot AE point frame at the center of the LCD mon...
Page 95: ...o step 2 If you have selected Evaluative Metering or Center Weighted Averaging shoot the image 2 In the Rec menu select Spot AE Point z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 44 3 Select the Center or AF Point option then press the MENU button z When Spot AE Point is set to Center the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor or viewfinder When Spot AE Point is set to AF Point it ap...
Page 96: ... panel and LCD monitor or in the viewfinder 2 Select a setting using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector z The settings can be adjusted in 1 3 stops in the range of 2EV to 2EV z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily 3 Press or click the main dial z To...
Page 97: ...t skies Tungsten For recording under tungsten and bulb type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Fluorescent For recording under warm white cool white or warm white 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Fluorescent H For recording under daylight fluorescent or daylight fluorescent type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Flash For flash photography Custom1 For setting a custom value with a white sheet of p...
Page 98: ...tone color such as sky sea or forest Shooting with a peculiar source of light such as a mercury vapor lamp 2 Select the desired setting using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector z Please see below regarding the custom setting z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the s...
Page 99: ...e P shooting mode and set the exposure compensation and flash exposure compensation to zero 0 The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure is incorrect image is completely black or white z You should also zoom to the maximum telephoto setting Also the digital zoom should be set to Off z Since the white balance data cannot be read in mode preset the white balance in another shoot...
Page 100: ... Sepia Records in sepia tones B W Records in black and white Custom Effect You can freely set the contrast sharpness and color saturation 1 Press the FUNC button and select LCD monitor Viewfinder or Display Panel using the S or T arrow on the omni selector The current setting is displayed z The Photo Effect setting menu appears on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder 2 Select the desired setting u...
Page 101: ...arpness z Select from Weak 0 Neutral and Strong z This function allows you to adjust how sharply outlines are defined Saturation z Select from Low 0 Neutral and High z This function allows you to adjust the color depth You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily 3 Press the F...
Page 102: ...ect Color Space z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 44 2 Select Adobe RGB or Standard and press the MENU button z No color space setting is shown on the display panel or LCD monitor or in the viewfinder in Shooting mode Please check the setting using the Rec menu Adobe RGB appears in Playback mode detailed display z When you play back an image shot in Adobe RGB in detailed display mode Adobe RGB ...
Page 103: ... the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder 2 Select the desired setting using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily 3 Press the FUNC button or click the main dial z Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise To take cl...
Page 104: ...t in the following order Standard exposure underexposure and overexposure Mode Dial 1 Press the FUNC button and select LCD monitor Viewfinder or Display Panel using the S or T arrow on the omni selector The current setting is displayed z The Bracket setting menu appears on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder 2 Select LCD monitor Viewfinder or Display Panel using the main dial or the W or X arrow ...
Page 105: ...ep 2 screen if you press the SET button z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily 4 Press the FUNC button or click the main dial z Select or in Step 2 to cancel AEB mode 5 Shoot the image z The AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography If the flash fires only one imag...
Page 106: ...e FUNC button and select LCD monitor Viewfinder or Display Panel using the S or T arrow on the omni selector The current setting is displayed z The Bracket setting menu appears on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder 2 Select LCD monitor Viewfinder or Display Panel using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector then press the SET button z The range indicator appears If you wish to us...
Page 107: ... if you press the SET button z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily 4 Press the FUNC button or click the main dial 5 Shoot the image in manual focus p 114 z The Focus BKT mode is not available when shooting with the flash on The camera will revert to shooting only one ...
Page 108: ... on which you wish to lock the exposure setting and press the shutter button halfway z Selecting an AF Frame p 89 z Switching between Light Metering Modes p 90 2 While pressing the shutter button halfway press the button z The exposure setting locks AE lock and the icon appears on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder z Using any button or lever other than the main dial cancels the AE lock 3 Recomp...
Page 109: ...on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure Press the shutter button halfway In Tv and Av modes the Safety Shift function works if Safety Shift is set to On p 86 3 Press the button The exposure setting will lock and the icon will appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder 4 Turn the main dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is reached 5 Recompose the image and shoot...
Page 110: ...ing the shutter button halfway press the button z The exposure setting locks FE lock and the icon appears on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder z The flash will fire a pre flash and lock the flash exposure to the required intensity to illuminate the subject z Each time you press the button the flash exposure fires a pre flash and locks at the required intensity for that composition z Using any b...
Page 111: ...sted in 1 3 stop increments in the range of 2EV to 2EV By combining this function with the camera s exposure compensation function you can adjust the exposure of the background as well as the subject Mode Dial 1 Select Flash Adjust from the Rec menu z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 44 2 Select Auto or Manual and press the MENU button Mode Dial 1 Press the FUNC button then select using the S or...
Page 112: ...hen an externally mounted flash is attached its flash output can be controlled Up to 1 16 from Full in 1 3 steps 3 Press the FUNC button or click the main dial z To cancel the compensation return the setting to 1 Press the FUNC button then select using the S or T arrow on the omni selector 2 Adjust the output using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector z You can shoot the image ri...
Page 113: ...is used when shooting 2nd curtain The flash fires right before the shutter closes regardless of the shutter speed Compared with the 1st curtain the flash fires later and this allows you to shoot images in which for example a car s rear lamps seem to trail off behind 1 From the Rec menu select 1st curtain or 2nd curtain in Flash Sync Image shot with the 1st curtain setting Image shot with the 2nd c...
Page 114: ... 100 images can be shot Mode Dial z Since the camera may shoot continuously for an extended period of time the use of the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA 560 is recommended p 182 1 Select Intervalometer from the Rec menu z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 44 2 Select an interval time using the W or X arrow on the omni selector z If you press the omni selector continuously the interval t...
Page 115: ...n the camera automatically powers down regardless of the power saving function settings z If the below operations are accessed while the interval shooting is in process the interval shooting session will be canceled Turning the mode dial or pressing the shutter button halfway while the camera is waiting to shoot the next image Opening the CF card battery cover Switching to Playback mode Turning of...
Page 116: ... lock the focus focus lock or autofocus AF lock and recompose the image with the desired subject You can also use manual focus Shooting with Focus Lock Mode Dial 1 Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus z The AE setting will also lock when you do this The exposure may occasionally be incorrect if the...
Page 117: ...nd the MF button are released z The AF lock will cancel if the MF button is pressed again 2 Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image z The AF lock function is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to recompose the image Moreover the focus remains locked after the picture is taken allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus z W...
Page 118: ... MF Point Zoom is set to On in the Rec menu Except in the and modes when the digital zoom is activated or a TV is used as the display Can also be set so that the image displayed is not magnified p 47 z The MF indicator shows approximate figures Use them as a shooting guideline only z Adjust the focus by turning the zoom ring until the image appears focused on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder z...
Page 119: ...a with the manual focus then press the SET button z The camera focuses automatically to a more accurate focusing point near the current focusing point z You cannot change the AF frame setting while focusing manually Cancel the manual focus mode then change the AF frame setting z You can use manual focus in the macro focal distance p 73 In this case the fine scale is adopted z You can change the MF...
Page 120: ...ial to C1 or C2 Settings that are usually forgotten when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off such as Macro mode or Drive mode are also remembered Mode Dial Continuous 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 This is the default setting Single The camera only fo...
Page 121: ... Set the setting contents you wish to save 3 Select Save settings from the Rec menu z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 44 4 Select C1 or C2 and press the SET button z Selects a save destination C1 or C2 5 Press the MENU button z When you wish to re save partially modified settings except shooting mode that were previously saved in the C1 or C2 mode select C1 or C2 in Step 1 z The setting content...
Page 122: ...r in the Rec menu z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 44 2 Select On and press the MENU button z ND appears on the display panel and the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder z Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode z Standard brightness is decreased to approximately 1 8 when the ND filter is on For example if the appropriate aperture value is 8 it becomes 2 8 when the ND filter is o...
Page 123: ...camera is pointed straight up or down Check that the correct camera orientation icon e g is displayed and if it is not then set the Auto Rotate function to Off z Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to On the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon software used to download the images z When the camera is held on end to shoot the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the...
Page 124: ... card start from the next number 1 In the Set up menu select File No Reset z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 44 2 Select On or Off and press the MENU button z Setting the File No Reset to Off is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer About File and Folder Numbers Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900 and folders are assigned folder number...
Page 125: ...us mode or Stitch Assist mode are always saved into the same folder a folder may contain more than 100 images The number of images may also exceed 100 if a folder contains images copied from a computer or images shot with other cameras Please note however that the images in folders containing 2001 or more images cannot be replayed in this camera ...
Page 126: ... image and X to move to the next Holding W or X moves more rapidly between images but the images will not appear as clearly z Turn the main dial to the left to move to the previous image and to the right to move to the next z Turn the main dial or press the W or X arrow on the omni selector after having pressed the JUMP button to jump 10 images behind or ahead A black screen appears while the came...
Page 127: ... magnify images by pressing the button while holding the SET button Each press of the button magnifies the image approx 2 5 times approx 5 times and 10 times in order Also the magnified image can be reduced to approx 5 times 2 5 times and normal size in order by pressing the button repeatedly while holding the SET button z Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified z You can magnif...
Page 128: ... selection by turning the main dial or using the S T W or X arrow on the omni selector 3 Press the button z Index playback cancels and the display reverts to single image playback z Press the INFO button to show the data for the displayed image p 34 Movie Frame Selected Image Pressing the S arrow in this row displays the previous set of nine images Pressing the T arrow in this row displays the nex...
Page 129: ...ahead by turning the main dial or using the W or X arrow on the omni selector z Display the first or last image by pressing the W or X arrow on the omni selector while holding the SET button Index Playback z Jump to the previous or next set of nine images by turning the main dial or using the W or X arrow on the omni selector z Display the first or last 9 images by pressing the W or X arrow on the...
Page 130: ...ovie images and sound will play z You can adjust the volume using the S or T arrow on the omni selector z When a movie has finished playing it will display the last frame If the SET button is pressed in this state the camera will revert to the movie playback display If the SET button is pressed again the movie will start playing from the first frame Pausing and Resuming Play z Press the SET button...
Page 131: ...o be adjusted in the Set up menu p 49 If you set Mute to On in the Set up menu p 49 no sound is reproduced However you can resume the sound and adjust the volume during movie playback by pressing the S or T arrow on the omni selector z Please adjust the audio sound level on the TV when viewing movie files on a TV Exit Return to single image playback First Frame First Frame Previous Frame Previous ...
Page 132: ...ng method using the S or T arrow on the omni selector 4 Select the range you wish to edit using the W or X arrow on the omni selector 5 Select Play using the S or T arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button z The temporarily edited movie will start playing z The movie will stop if you press the SET button while it is playing Cut beginning Deletes frames in the first half of the movie Cut...
Page 133: ...e original data is deleted z New File Saves the edited movie under a new file name The original data is not deleted z When there is not enough space left on the CF card only the overwrite function is available z Protected movies cannot be edited z It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie If the battery pack runs out of charge partway through edited movie clips cannot be saved Wh...
Page 134: ...sing the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button z The image cycles to the next orientation 90 J 270 J original each time the SET button is pressed 3 Press the MENU button z The Play menu appears again Press the MENU button again to close the menu z Movie images cannot be rotated z When images are downloaded to a computer the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depe...
Page 135: ... or T arrow on the omni selector z Images can be magnified when rotated p 123 z Images taken vertically with the auto rotate function p 119 set to On will automatically be rotated to the vertical position when viewed on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder 1 Press the button while playing back images z The Sound Memo panel appears 2 Select using the W or X arrow on the omni selector then press the...
Page 136: ... If you attempt to record or play such images the Incompatible WAVE format message will display Incompatible sound files can be deleted with this camera z Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased p 137 z The volume can be adjusted in the Set up menu p 49 If you set Mute to On in the Set up menu p 49 no sound is reproduced however you can resume the sound and adjust the volume during movie...
Page 137: ... 2 Press the S or T arrow on the omni selector to select Program Press the W or X arrow to select between All Images or any one of slide Show 1 Show 3 3 Press the S or T arrow on the omni selector to select Start and press the SET button z The slide show will start and automatically stop when the show is done Pausing and Resuming a Slide Show z Press the SET button to pause the show Press it again...
Page 138: ...wer saving function is disabled while a slide show plays on the camera p 31 1 Display the slide show menu p 133 2 Press the S arrow on the omni selector to select Program Press the W or X arrow to select Show 1 Show 2 or Show 3 z A check mark will appear beside a show already containing images 3 Press the T and W or X arrow on the omni selector to choose Select and press the SET button 4 Mark imag...
Page 139: ...t the bottom of selected images z After you press the SET button you can select all the images by selecting Mark all using S or T on the omni selector and pressing the SET button again You can deselect all the images by selecting Clear all z You can select images using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector and change the settings using the S or T arrow on the omni selector after M...
Page 140: ...lides have been displayed or continues to display until stopped 1 Display the slide show menu 2 Select Set up using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button 3 Select Play Time or Repeat using the S or T arrow on the omni selector 4 Select a setting using the W or X arrow on the omni selector 5 Press the MENU button z The set up menu closes z The display interval may vary some...
Page 141: ... icon appears on protected images z To remove the protection press the SET button again in protection mode z You can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single image playback and index playback with the button 3 Press the MENU button z The protect window closes z Please note that formatting initializing a CF card erases all data including protected images p 139 and other file t...
Page 142: ...on Erasing z Please note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise caution before erasing a file 1 Select the image you wish to erase and press the button 2 Select Erase using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button z To cancel instead of erasing select Cancel and press the SET button z Protected images cannot be erased with the erase function p 137 z Please note that ...
Page 143: ...the SET button z To cancel formatting instead select Cancel and press the SET button z The capacity of the CF card displayed after formatting will be less than the rated capacity written on the label of the CF card This is not a malfunction of the CF card or camera z If the camera does not work properly the inserted CF card may be malfunctioning Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem z Whe...
Page 144: ...to lab to have them printed out later This camera complies with the industry standard PictBridge therefore you can connect the camera to non Canon PictBridge compliant printers and print images Digital Print Order Format Print Order This manual explains the DPOF print settings For information on how to print images refer to the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera Also refer to your pr...
Page 145: ...e printer zSet various print settings except DPOF print settings zPrint For details see the Direct Print User Guide DPOF Print Settings zSee Selecting Images for Printing p 142 zSet the number of print copies p 142 zSee Setting the Print Style p 144 zStandard Index Both zDate On Off zFile Numbers On Off For details see the Direct Print User Guide DPOF Transfer Order zSelect the images to download ...
Page 146: ...ra These settings will be overwritten by any print marks set by your camera z The output of some digital printers or photo lab services may not reflect the specified print settings z Print settings cannot be set for movie images or RAW images 1 In the Play menu select Print Order and press the SET button z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 44 2 Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to selec...
Page 147: ...mni selector and pressing the SET button again z When the print type is set to Standard or Both the setting for the number of print copies can be changed for each image When Index is selected the print settings can be deleted For the instructions on changing settings please reread Step 3 from the beginning z You can cancel all the settings by selecting Clear all 4 Press the MENU button z The selec...
Page 148: ...ted images together at a reduced size in an index format Both Prints the images in both the standard and index formats Date Adds the date to the print File No Adds the file number to the print 1 In the Play menu select Print Order and press the SET button z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 44 2 Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to select Set up and press the SET button 3 Press the S or...
Page 149: ...button z The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear z When Print Type is set to Index the Date and File No cannot be set to On at the same time z With CP printers if Print Type is set to Both both Date and File No can be set to On however only the file number is printed for the index print z The date prints as the date and time in the format specified in the Set Date Time me...
Page 150: ...reset to Standard and the date and file number options are set to Off 1 In the Play menu select Print Order and press the SET button z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 44 2 Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to select Reset and press the SET button 3 Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to select OK and press the SET button ...
Page 151: ...Print Order Format DPOF standards Selecting Images for Transferring Image Transmission Settings DPOF Transfer Order z The mark may appear on images that have had transfer marks set by another DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by any transfer marks set by your camera 1 In the Play menu select Transfer Order and press the SET button z See Selecting Menus and Settings p 44 2 Se...
Page 152: ...s the button to switch to index playback 3 images z Then press the SET button and select Mark all using the S or T arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button again If you select Clear all instead of Mark all you can remove marks from all the images z You can select images using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector and change the settings using the S or T arrow on the omn...
Page 153: ...oading Images to a Computer z The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software If this happens please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Software Starter Guide 1 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk z Please see the Software Starter Guide for information on syste...
Page 154: ...amera s LCD monitor or viewfinder will blank out when the connection to the computer is complete and the power mode indicator will light yellow For information about what to do after making the connection please refer the Software Starter Guide USB port Interface cable Interface cable To disconnect the cable from the camera Hold the cable connector firmly at both sides and pull it straight out DIG...
Page 155: ...e software is not installed However please note that there are certain limitations to downloading images with this method For more details please refer to the supplied For Windows XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet 1 Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer s USB port and the camera s DIGITAL terminal Refer to Step 2 of page 150 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to download the images z It...
Page 156: ...rst insert the CF card into a PC card adapter sold separately and then insert the PC card adapter into the computer s PC card reader or PC card slot 2 Double click the icon of the drive with the CF card 3 Copy images from the card into a folder of your choice on the hard disk z The images are stored in the xxxCANON folders located under the DCIM folder where xxx is a three digit number from 100 to...
Page 157: ... Shoot or play back images as usual z No image will appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder when the camera is connected to a TV monitor z The video output signal can be switched NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards p 50 The default setting will vary between regions NTSC Japan U S A Canada Taiwan etc PAL Europe Asia excluding Taiwan Oceania etc If an incorrect video syste...
Page 158: ...n features animals Changing My Camera Settings Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings 1 Turn on the camera and press the MENU button z The Rec or Play menu appears 2 Select the My Camera menu using the X arrow on the omni selector z Pressing the JUMP button also switches between the menu tabs 3 Select a menu item using the S or T arrow on the omni selector then select setting content using the ...
Page 159: ...e shutter button is pressed halfway and the camera switches to shooting mode z If you select Theme in Step 3 you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera Settings z If Mute in the Set up menu is set to On no sound is reproduced even if each sound item such as Start up Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound and Selftimer Sound is set to another setting than Off Note that the error warni...
Page 160: ... Sound zStart up Sound z Shutter Sound zOperation Sound 1 Turn the mode lever to Playback and press the MENU button z The Play menu appears 2 Select the My Camera menu using the X arrow on the omni selector z Pressing the JUMP button also switches between the menu tabs 3 Select the menu item you wish to register using the S or T arrow on the omni selector then select or using the W or X arrow on t...
Page 161: ...has passed Start up Sound 1 second Operation Sound 0 3 second Selftimer Sound 2 seconds Shutter Sound 0 3 second 6b Select Register using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button 7 Select OK using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button z Sounds recorded using the Sound Memo function p 131 RAW images and movies cannot be registered as My Camera settings...
Page 162: ...n You could also record cheerful music to bring out the natural smiles of your subjects or so they can strike a pose fitting the music In these ways you can customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings Recording image format JPEG Base line JPEG Sampling rate 4 2 0 or 4 2 2 Image size 320 x 240 pixels File size 20 KB or less Recording format WAVE monaural Quantization bit 8 b...
Page 163: ...a chance that the image was not recorded Check the image in playback mode Playing back 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 No CF card in camera CF card battery cov...
Page 164: ...ed because there is a file with the same name as the directory that the camera is attempting to create or the highest possible file number has already been reached In the Set up menu please set File No Reset to On After you save all the images you wish to retain onto a computer format the CF card p 139 Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data Change the battery...
Page 165: ... to the image because the image has some sound file recorded in an inappropriate format Protected You attempted to erase a protected image Too many marks Too many images have been marked with print settings transfer settings or slide show settings Cannot process any more Unselectable image You attempted to set the print settings for a non JPEG file Cannot complete Couldn t save the print transfer ...
Page 166: ...zWipe the terminals with a clean dry cloth Camera will not record Camera is in playback or computer printer connection mode zSwitch the camera to Shooting mode J See Switching between Shooting and Playback p 31 zDuring a computer or printer connection disconnect the interface cable before switching the camera to shooting mode Flash is charging Blinking on LCD monitor in viewfinder zWait until stop...
Page 167: ...ter or file location was changed zSet the file name or location to the file format structure of the camera See About File and Folder Numbers p 120 Lens will not retract CF card battery cover opened with camera on zClose the CF card battery cover then turn off the camera CF card battery cover opened while camera was recording to CF card warning signal zClose the CF card battery cover then turn off ...
Page 168: ...pod at slow shutter speeds when the camera shake warning appears Subject out of focal range zEnsure that there is at least 50 cm 1 6 ft between the camera lens and subject zUse Macro mode when the distance to the subject is as follows 10 50 cm 3 9 1 6 ft Wide angle end 63 mm 30 50 cm 1 0 1 6 ft 63 90 mm zYou can also use Super Macro mode when the distance to the subject is 3 to 30 cm 1 2 in to 1 0...
Page 169: ... Exposure Setting AE Lock p 104 and Switching between Light Metering Modes p 90 Subject too far for flash to reach zTo use the built in flash shoot within 50 cm to 5 0 m 1 6 to 16 ft of the subject at the maximum wide angle and within 1 to 3 5 m 3 3 to 11 ft at the maximum telephoto setting zUse an externally mounted flash with a large output zRaise the ISO sensitivity and then shoot J See Changin...
Page 170: ... p 104 and Switching between Light Metering Modes p 90 zSet ND Filter to On J See Using the ND Filter p 118 Light shining directly on subject or reflected off subject into camera zChange the shooting angle Flash set to On zSet the flash to Auto or Off A vertical bar of light red purple appears on the LCD monitor in the viewfinder Subject too bright zThis is a normal occurrence in devices containin...
Page 171: ...g NTSC or PAL for your TV p 50 Shooting mode set to Stitch Assist zThe output will not appear on a TV monitor in Stitch Assist mode Shoot in a different mode Zoom will not operate Zoom ring turned while shooting in movie mode zOperate the zoom before shooting in movie mode Convert set to other than None zIf any conversion lens is mounted remove it and set Converter to None J See Setting the Camera...
Page 172: ... could damage the stomach or intestinal wall 1 Place your fingertip on c and press it in the direction of the arrow while placing another fingertip on d and removing the battery holder 2 Place the date battery in the battery holder with the negative terminal facing up Then replace the battery holder into the wireless controller If you ever dispose of your camera first remove the date battery for r...
Page 173: ...anel then shoot the image When Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX is mounted on the camera it will block the front remote sensor 2 In this case aim the wireless controller toward the side remote sensor 1 Transmitter 1 2 Remote Sensors cCompose the image with the zoom ring dPress the shutter button The camera will shoot the image after the time set in Wireless Delay in the Rec menu ...
Page 174: ...ter at remote sensor 1 see the first illustration on page 169 to operate the camera from the side without touching the camera This prevents camera shake when shooting just like using a remote release You should set Wireless Delay in the Rec menu to 0 sec when you use this method zDisplay the next image zIn magnified mode these buttons move the magnified area around the image zIn index playback the...
Page 175: ...ite MT 24EX p 174 Except with the M mode or when Flash Adjust is set to Manual Other flashes may fire manually or not fire at all Please check the manual for your flash Certain functions noted in the manuals for the Canon Speedlite 220EX 380EX 420EX 550EX the Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX cannot be performed when mounted on this camera Please read this guide before using one ...
Page 176: ...or when Flash Adjust is set to Manual the output of an externally mounted flash can be adjusted in the flash output adjustment screen p 108 When a Speedlite 550EX a Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX or a Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX is mounted on the camera you can adjust the flash output from either the flash or the camera The flash setting overrides the camera setting when both are set To set it from the flash...
Page 177: ...mera functions or cause a camera malfunction z The following functions can be used with a Speedlite 220EX 380EX 420EX or 550EX Auto Exposure Use the E TTL mode with a 550EX FE Lock Not available in M mode Flash Sync 1st curtain 2nd curtain 2nd curtain priority with Speedlite 550EX Daylight Synchro Slow Synchro Flash Exposure Compensation When Speedlite 550EX is used if flash exposure adjustments a...
Page 178: ...Normally it should be used joined together However if you wish to use the whole range of the zoom remove the front part and attach only the rear part to the camera When Only the Rear Part of Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC58C is Used z Never attach any filters or close up lenses The lens hits the filter or close up lens when zoomed in and that may cause damage 1 Turn off the camera Then press and ho...
Page 179: ...ch the controller to the camera s hot shoe 4 Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX Press and hold the release buttons on both sides of Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX and fit it into the conversion lens adapter Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX Press and hold the release button on the top of the external ring and fit it into the conversion lens adapter z Attach the flash heads to their respective flash head mounts Release button...
Page 180: ...Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX you can shoot in E TTL automatic flash exposure compensation mode just by setting the camera s shooting mode to P Av or Tv You are recommended to set the aperture in Av or M mode for full fledged macro flash photography z The following functions can be used with Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX mounted E TTL Automatic Flash Expos...
Page 181: ...s mounted on the camera p 180 z Make sure that the tele converter close up lens is firmly screwed onto the conversion lens Injury from glass shards can occur if the lens loosens and falls off z Never aim the tele converter close up lens directly at the sun or bright lights There is a risk of damage to eyesight When Using a Tripod with Tele converter TC DC58A Mounted on the Camera z Be sure to atta...
Page 182: ...ly p 180 z An externally mounted flash may not automatically adjust its flash coverage when a conversion lens is mounted on the camera z Do not attach filters or lens hoods to the tele converter z If you use the built in flash a portion of the image appears to be blocked by the lens hood z Set the focal length of the camera s lens close to the telephoto end when using the close up lens If you set ...
Page 183: ...release button and remove the outer ring of the lens 2 Attach the conversion lens adapter so that its z meets the lens and turn it in the direction of the arrow until z meets S 3 Mount the lens by turning it in the direction of the arrow Ring Release Button Ring Tele converter TC DC58A ...
Page 184: ...on is possible however it is limited to the area near the telephoto end z If you select 500D the zoom will be fixed to the telephoto end 3 Press the MENU button z The icon of the selected lens in Step 2 appears on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder at the position where the zoom magnifications usually appear Zoom magnifications do not appear when you see this icon Tele converter Close up lens z ...
Page 185: ...etting than None z Please note that the images will not merge properly with the PhotoStitch program on a computer when they are shot in mode with a conversion or close up lens z To protect the conversion lens hold the camera s lens with one hand and screw the conversion lens onto the camera with the other hand z Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush be...
Page 186: ...terminal cover and connect the DC plug of the compact power adapter to the camera s DC IN terminal z Always disconnect and unplug the compact power adapter after use z Always turn the camera s power off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter z Do not use Compact Power Adapter CA 560 with any devices other than those for which Battery Pack BP 511A Battery Pack BP 511 Battery P...
Page 187: ...lighter socket It is also possible to charge up to 2 battery packs at the same time from a power outlet if you connect Compact Power Adapter CA 560 sold separately or Compact Power Adapter CA 570 sold separately to Battery Charger CG 570 Battery Pack BP 511A Battery Pack BP 511 Battery Pack BP 512 and Battery Pack BP 514 can be charged with these combinations Refer to each product s manual on how ...
Page 188: ...ou make the purchase z Be particularly careful to keep the date 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 off the power and open the CF card battery cover p 21 2 Remove the battery pack then pull out the battery holder by hooking your fingertip under the ...
Page 189: ... soft cloth zNever use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens If dirt remains contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet 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 zNever ru...
Page 190: ...ing sensor continuous or single AF lock and Manual focus are available Focusing frame 1 point AF any position is available Shooting Distance from the front of the lens Normal AF Macro AF Super Macro AF Manual focus 50 cm 1 6 ft infinity W 90 mm 1 m 3 3 ft infinity 90 mm T 10 50 cm 3 9 in 1 6 ft W 63 mm 30 50 cm 1 0 1 6 ft 63 90 mm 3 30 cm 1 2 in 1 0 ft 42 90 mm 10 cm infinity 3 9 in infinity W 63 ...
Page 191: ...ccessory shoe Use of the following external flashes is recommended Canon Speedlite 220EX 380EX 420EX 550EX Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX Flash Exposure Compensation 2 0 stops in 1 3 stop increments FE Lock Slow synchro and 1st curtain 2nd curtain flash are available Shooting Modes Auto Creative zone Program Shutter speed priority Aperture priority Manual Custom1 and Custom2 I...
Page 192: ... RGB Compression Super fine Fine Normal Number of Recording Pixels Still images Large 3264 x 2448 pixels Medium 1 2272 x 1704 pixels Medium 2 1600 x1200 pixels Medium 3 1024 x 768 pixels Small 640 x 480 pixels Movies 640 x 480 pixels approx 30 sec 320 x 240 pixels approx 3 min 160 x 120 pixels approx 3 min 15 frames second The data in parentheses refer to the maximum movie length per shooting Play...
Page 193: ...d on a camera 2 Using downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software Interface USB mini B PTP Picture Transfer Protocol Audio Video output NTSC or PAL selectable monaural audio Power Source 1 Rechargeable lithium ion battery type BP 511A included in the camera kit sold separately 2 Rechargeable lithium ion battery type BP 511 512 514 sold separately 3 Compact Power Adapter CA 560 s...
Page 194: ... battery pack in a pocket before use Test Conditions Number of Images Shot Playback Time LCD Monitor On Viewfinder On Battery Pack BP 511A Fully charged Approx 420 images Approx 420 images Approx 400 minutes Shooting Normal temperature 23 C 73 F alternating wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 20 second intervals with flash fired once every four shots and camera power turned off and on every ...
Page 195: ...e compression ratio Some CF cards are not sold in some regions FC 32M FC 64MH FC 128M FC 256MH FC 512MSH L Large 3264 x 2448 pixels 8 17 35 72 144 14 29 59 120 240 30 62 125 252 503 M1 Medium 1 2272 x 1704 pixels 14 30 61 123 247 27 54 110 222 442 54 110 220 443 879 M2 Medium 2 1600 x 1200 pixels 30 61 122 246 491 54 109 219 440 879 108 217 435 868 1734 M3 Medium 3 1024 x 768 pixels 53 107 215 431...
Page 196: ...s 990 KB sec 320 x 240 pixels 330 KB sec 160 x 120 pixels 120 KB sec Battery Charger CG 580 Input voltage AC 100 V 240 V 50 60 Hz 22 VA 100 V 30 VA 240 V Rated output DC 8 4 V 1 2 A Operating temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 91 x 31 x 67 mm 3 6 x 1 2 x 2 6 in Weight Approx 115 g 4 1 oz Battery Charger CB 5L Input voltage AC 100 V 240 V 50 60 Hz Rated output DC 8 4 V Operating temperatures 0...
Page 197: ...tton battery CR2025 Operating temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 35 x 6 5 x 56 6 mm 1 4 x 0 3 x 2 2 in Weight Approx 10 g 0 4 oz CompactFlash Card Card slot type Type I Dimensions 36 4 x 42 8 x 3 3 mm 1 4 x 1 7 x 0 1 in Weight Approx 10 g 0 4 oz Compact Power Adapter CA 560 Sold Separately Input voltage AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 60 VA 100 V 75 VA 240 V Rated output DC 9 5 V 2 7 A Operating temper...
Page 198: ...ens Adapter LA DC58C is required to install the lens on a PowerShot Pro1 Dimensions Diameter 92 mm 3 6 in Length 70 mm 2 7 in Weight Approx 520 g 18 3 oz Close up Lens 500D 58 mm Sold Separately Focal length 500 mm Focusing range from tip of lens 33 50 cm 13 0 19 7 in when attached to PowerShot Pro1 Thread diameter 58 mm Standard filter threads Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC58C is required to insta...
Page 199: ... 21 Recording Capacity 191 CF Card Battery Cover 12 21 Close up Lens 177 Color Space 48 98 Compact Power Adapter 182 Compression 57 Continuous Shooting 46 79 Contrast 97 Conversion Lens Adapter 174 177 Converter 48 177 Creative Zone 14 Custom Settings 116 D Date Battery 168 184 Date Time 26 50 Default Setting 46 52 Design rule for Camera File system 188 Digital Zoom 40 47 78 Display Detailed 38 Of...
Page 200: ...r 12 21 Information View 34 36 169 170 Intervalometer 48 110 ISO Speed 99 J Jump 125 L Landscape Mode 66 Language Settings 28 50 LCD Monitor 32 Brightness 50 Lens Cap 24 Light Metering Modes 47 90 M Macro Mode 73 Macro Ring Lite 174 Macro Twin Lite 174 Magnifying Images 123 170 Manual Exposure 87 Manual Focus 47 114 Menu My Camera 51 Play 48 Rec 46 Selecting Menus and Settings 43 Set up 49 Meterin...
Page 201: ...Reset 52 Reverse Display 33 48 Review 48 54 56 Rotate 48 130 S Safety Shift 47 83 85 86 Saturation 97 Save Settings 48 Self Timer 47 77 Sound 49 51 154 Sharpness 97 Shooting Checking Images Reviewing 48 54 56 Using a TV for Viewing 153 Shooting Mode 29 31 Functions Available 202 Shutter Button 41 169 Shutter Sound 41 51 54 154 Volume 49 Shutter Speed 81 82 85 87 Shutter Speed Priority AE 82 Single...
Page 202: ...2 19 Transfer Order Image Transmission Settings 49 147 Selecting Images 147 U Using the Built In Flash 62 V Video System 50 153 Viewfinder 12 33 34 Volume 49 W White Balance 93 Wide Angle 39 Wireless Controller 168 Wireless Delay 47 Z Zoom 39 54 78 123 169 ...
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Page 205: ...stalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference...
Page 206: ...solution Movie 58 Movie Movie Compression Superfine U 57 Fine U Normal U File Format JPEG 60 RAW Flash Pop up On 65 Off Flash Auto 62 On U Off U Red eye Reduction U 64 Slow Synchro On U 64 Off U Flash Adjust On 107 Off Flash Sync 1st curtain 109 2nd curtain Drive Mode Single Shot U Standard Continuous Mode 79 High Speed Continuous Mode Self Timer 10 sec 77 Self Timer 2 sec Intervalometer 110 AF Fr...
Page 207: ... balance is set to AUTO 4 The white balance flash cannot be set 5 The ISO speed is automatically set by the camera 6 ISO AUTO cannot be selected Reference Page Macro Mode 73 Super Macro Mode 75 Safety Shift On 86 Off Digital Zoom On 78 Off Exposure Compensation U 92 Light Meter ing System Evaluative Metering 90 Center Weighted Averaging Spot Metering Center AF Point AE Lock FE Lock 104 106 Bracket...
