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Page 1: ...d this guide including the Safety Precautions section before using the camera Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future Please use this manual along with the PDF manuals included on the CD ROM p 2 ENGLISH 1 111111111111111111 COI E429 ...

Page 2: ...tailer from which you purchased the camera Camera Battery Pack NB 7L with Terminal Cover Battery Charger CB 2L Z1CB 2LZE Warranty Card Interface Cable IFC 400PCU m Getting Started This Guide Stereo AV Cable AVC DC400ST DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk _ _ Neck Strap NS DC9 _ Canon Customer Support Leaflet 2 ...

Page 3: ...ght 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 there is a problem with the camera while abroad please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk For Canon Customer Support contacts please see the customer support list sup...

Page 4: ...ped or otherwise damaged Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke a strange smell or otherwise behaves abnormally Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol benzine or thinner to clean the equipment Do not let the product come into contact with water e g sea water or other liquids Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera This could result in electrical shock or fire...

Page 5: ...aution Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it by the strap Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens This could lead to injury or damage the camera When using the flash be careful not to cover it with your fing rs or clothing This could result in burns or damage to the flash Avoid using placing or storing the product in the following p...

Page 6: ...amera If the battery is left inside the camera damage caused by leakage may occur Before you discard the battery cover the terminals with tape or other insulators Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions Y __ _ A _ _ x _ _ _ _ M Y w V x wl w WW Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete or when you are not using it Do not place anything such ...

Page 7: ...ious types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide Trademark Acknowledgments SOXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft HDMI the HOMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HOMI Licensing LLC About MPEG 4 Licensing This pr...

Page 8: ...etting the Display Language 16 Formatting Memory Cards 17 Pressing the Shutter Button 18 Taking Pictures Smart Auto 19 Viewing Images 22 Erasing Images 23 Shooting Movies 23 Viewing Movies 25 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 27 Accessories 31 Separately Sold Accessories 32 Attach the included strap and place it around your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use Keep your arms ti...

Page 9: ...e power cord into the charger then plug the other end into a power outlet The charge lamp lights orange and charging starts The charge lamp will light green when charging has finished Charging takes approx 2 hours and 20 minutes Remove the battery Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet then remove the battery by sliding it in CD and up The number of shots that can be taken is based on th...

Page 10: ...depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance The battery charger can also be used when abroad The charger can be used in regions that have 100 240 V 50 60 Hz AC power If the plug does not fit the outlet use a commercially available plug adapter Do not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage The battery may develop a bulge This is a normal charac...

Page 11: ...t approval use of the card is not permitted If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area please check with the card manufacturer Insert the included battery and a memory card sold separately Terminals Check the card s write protect tab If the memory card has a write protect tab you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position Slide the tab up un...

Page 12: ...tab is in the locked position Memory card locked will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images Removing the Battery and Memory Card _ _ W __ N _ W_ Remove the battery Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow j The battery will pop up Remove the memory card Push the memory card in until you hear a click then slowly release it The memory ca...

Page 13: ...hooting mode p 19 Number of shots that can be taken Open the screen Open the screen CD and rotate it forward 180 0 Close the screen You can freely adjust the angle and orientation of the screen as you like for the shooting conditions To protect the screen always keep it closed when the camera is not in use 13 ...

Page 14: ...e buttons to choose an option Press the buttons or turn the dial to set a value Complete the setting Press the button Once the date and time have been set the Date Time screen will close Pressing the power button will turn off the camera Set the correct date and time If you have not set the date and time the DatelTime screen will appear each time you turn on the camera i f choose F in Step 2 and p...

Page 15: ...st the setting Pressing the MENUbutton will close the menu The camera has a built in date time battery backup battery that allows the date time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit sold separately p 32 the date time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera is not turned...

Page 16: ...mmediately press the MENU button Set the display language Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose a language then press the button Once the display language has been set the settings screen will close The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the button and the MENU button in Step 2 If the clock appears press the button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2 16 ...

Page 17: ... sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer Display the menu Press the MENUbutton Choose Format Press the buttons to choose the fT tab Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose Format then press the button Choose OK Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose OK then press the button Format the memory card Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose OK then press the but...

Page 18: ...frames appear where the camera focused Press fully Press fully to shoot The camera plays the shutter sound and takes the shot Since the shot is being taken while the shutter sound plays be careful not to move the camera Since the time required to shoot differs according to the scene you want to take the length of the shutter sound may change If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound i...

Page 19: ... camera toward the subject the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen The camera will focus on detected faces and display frames on them Compose the shot Moving the zoom lever toward tJ telephoto will zoom in on your subject making it appear larger Moving the lever toward I Hl wide angle will zoom ou...

Page 20: ...mera User Guide that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene If this happens try shooting in P mode see Camera User Guide What if the screen is off even when the camera is turned on Press the DISP button to turn on the screen What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject When faces are detected a white frame appears on the face of the main subject whi...

Page 21: ...a will be at its maximum wide angle setting and you will be able to focus on subjects that are about 1 cm 0 4 in or more away from the end of the lens Move the zoom lever toward ctJ and hold it until the lens stops moving The camera will be at its maximum telephoto setting and you will be able to focus on subjects that are about 30 cm 12 in or more away from the end of the lens What if the lamp li...

Page 22: ...ewest image to the oldest Pressing or turning the dial clockwise will cycle through images in the order they were taken from oldest to newest The images change more quickly if you keep the buttons pressed but they will appear coarse The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses Pressing the E button again while the lens is retracted will turn off the power Pressing the shutter button ...

Page 23: ...ial to display an image to erase Erase the image Press the liD button Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose Erase then press the button The displayed image will be erased To exit instead of erasjng press the buttons or turn the dial to choose Cancel then press the button The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button The aud...

Page 24: ... w w w w w 24 Focus Press the shutter button halfway to focus When the camera focuses it will beep twice Shoot Press the shutter button fully Recording will start and Rec and the elapsed time will appear on the screen Once shooting begins take your finger off the shutter button If you change the composition of your shot during shooting the focus will stay the same but the brightness and tone will ...

Page 25: ...om lever toward tJ will zoom in on the subject However operation sounds will be recorded and the movie may appear coarse Estimated Shooting Times 4GB 25 min 08 sec Shooting times are based on default settings Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 29 min 59 sec Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has ...

Page 26: ... pause or resume playback Press the buttons to adjust the volume After the movie finishes _ appears Install the included software p 28 When watching a movie on a computer frames may drop it may not play smoothly and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer s capabilities If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card you can play back the movie smoothly w...

Page 27: ... 64 bit 2 GB or more Windows 7 32 bit Windows Vista 64 bit 32 bit Windows XP 1 GB or more USB ZoomBrowser EX 200 MB or more CameraWindow 150 MB or more Digital Photo Professional 200 MB or more PhotoStitch 40 MB or more 1 024 x 768 pixels or higher For Windows XP Microsoft NET Framework 3 0 or later max 500 MB must be installed Installation may take some time depending on your computer s capabilit...

Page 28: ...n and follow the on screen instructions to proceed with the installation If the User Account Control window appears follow the on screen instructions to proceed When the installation finishes click Restart or Finish Remove the CD ROM Remove the CD ROM when your desktop screen appears Macintosh Place the CD in the computer s CD ROM drive Place the supplied CD ROM DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk p 2 in...

Page 29: ...e user guide provided with the computer Turn on the camera Press the IE button to turn on the camera Open CameraWindow t Windows Click Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow CameraWindow will appear If CameraWindow does not appear click the Start menu and choose All Programs followed by Canon Utilities CameraWindow and CameraWindow Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when you e...

Page 30: ...es not previously transferred will transfer to the computer Transferred images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the Pictures folder When Image import complete appears click OK then click X to close CameraWindow Turn off the camera and unplug the cable For details on how to view images using a computer refer to the Software Guide 30 ...

Page 31: ... Card I 111111 t HDMI Cable HTC 100 Sfz Jr i i I 0 0 x F lt H mG The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 240 V 50 60 Hz AC power If the plug does not fit the outlet use a commercially available plug adapter Do not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage 31 ...

Page 32: ...nted flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built in flash to illuminate Speedlite 220EXl270EXl430EX 11 580EX II A shoe mounted flash that allows for a wide range of flash photography Speedlite 430EX and 580EX may also be used Speedlite Bracket SB E2 Prevents unnatural shadows from appearing on the sides of objects when shooting from a vertical position and...

Page 33: ...ust and scratches Handle with care as the case s leather material may discolor Waterproof Case WP DC34 Use this case to take underwater shots at depths of up to 40 meters 130 ft or to shoot in the rain at the beach or on the ski slopes Use the following methods to operate and when the camera is installed in the case Press the buttons while holding down the J button Press the buttons while holding ...

Page 34: ...a Protects the lens and allows you to shoot with various effects Canon Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers By connecting your camera to a Canon brand PictBridge compliant printer you can print your images without having to use a computer For more information visit your nearest Canon retailer PIXMA series This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accesso...

Page 35: ...nt 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 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 t...

Page 36: ...pter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed For CA USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material special handling X may apply tft i S i 1 See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate for details USA and Canada only The Lithium ion polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable Please call 1 800 8 BATIERY for information on how to recycle this battery ...

Page 37: ...Camera User Guide ENGLISH Make sure you read this guide including the Safety Precautions section before using the camera Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future ...

Page 38: ...have mastered the basics use the camera s many features to shoot more challenging photos Personal Printing Guide Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer sold separately and print Software Guide Read when you want to use the included software A memory card is not included Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals Checking the Package Contents Camera Battery Pack NB 7L with Term...

Page 39: ... 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 there is a problem with the camera while abroad please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk For Canon Customer Support contacts please see the customer support list supplied ...

Page 40: ...Low Light p 61 t Fireworks p 64 V Kids and pets p 63 Sports p 63 S Aquarium p 63 Miniature Effect p 74 Super vivid colors p 64 Poster Effect p 65 With faded colors p 73 Fish eye Effect p 73 Shoot with special effects Shoot Focus on faces 24 62 68 70 92 97 Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash turn off the flash 56 Take pictures with me in them too self timer 56 69 70 Insert the date and tim...

Page 41: ...res on a computer 32 Quickly search pictures 126 127 Erase pictures 28 140 View E Shoot movies 28 117 View movies 30 117 Shoot View Movies 2 Easily print pictures 152 Print Save images to a computer 32 Save 3 Turn off sounds 49 Use the camera abroad 15 164 Use the front dial to change settings 171 Understand what is displayed on the screen 196 Other ...

Page 42: ...essories 37 Components Guide 42 Screen Display 44 Indicators 46 FUNC Menu Basic Operations 46 MENU Basic Operations 48 Changing the Sound Settings 49 Changing the Screen Brightness 50 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 51 Low Level Memory Card Formatting 52 Power Saving Function Auto Power Down 53 Clock Functions 54 Turning the Flash Off 56 Using the Self Timer 56 Zooming in More Closely on ...

Page 43: ...ode 98 Focus Bracketing Focus BKT Mode 99 Changing the Metering Method 100 Shooting with the AE Lock 101 Shooting with the FE Lock 102 Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB Mode 102 Shooting with Slow Synchro 103 Using the ND Filter 104 Setting the Shutter Speed 104 Setting the Aperture Value 105 Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value 106 Correcting the Brightness and Shooting i Contrast 107 Using th...

Page 44: ...ting from the Print List DPOF 154 Choosing Images for Printing DPOF 155 Print Added Images 158 Changing Camera Settings 160 Changing Shooting Function Settings 167 Registering Commonly Used Shoo ing Menus My Menu 173 Changing Playback Function Settings 174 Using Household Power 176 Using Lenses Sold Separately 177 Changing the Ring Color Sold Separately 179 Using the Remote Switch Sold Separately ...

Page 45: ...ch the interior of the product if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke a strange smell or otherwise behaves abnormally Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol benzine or thinner to clean the equipment Do not let the product come into contact with water e g sea water or other liquids Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the ca...

Page 46: ...sh with water Caution Denotes the possibility of injury Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it by the strap Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens This could lead to injury or damage the camera When using the flash be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing This could result in burns or damage to the flash Avoid using ...

Page 47: ...ng the camera If the battery is left inside the camera damage caused by leakage may occur Before you discard the battery cover the terminals with tape or other insulators Contac ing other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete or when you are not using it Do not place anything such as cloth on top of the battery ch...

Page 48: ...should be careful about Troubleshooting tips Hints for getting more out of your camera Supplemental information p xx Reference pages xx stands for a page number This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide Conventions Used in This Guide Right button FUNC SE...

Page 49: ...t of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer Attaching the Strap Holding the Camera Attach the included strap and place it around your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash 1 ...

Page 50: ...e charge lamp will light green when charging has finished Charging takes approx 2 hours and 20 minutes Remove the battery Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet then remove the battery by sliding it in and up Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera Imaging Products Association CIPA measurement standard Under some shooting...

Page 51: ...ery Storing a battery for long periods of ime about a year without depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance The battery charger can also be used when abroad The charger can be used in regions that have 100 240 V 50 60 Hz AC power If he plug does not fit the outlet use a commercially available plug adapter Do not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will ca...

Page 52: ...a please check with the card manufacturer Insert the included battery and a memory card sold separately Check the card s write protect tab If the memory card has a write protect tab you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position Slide the tab up until you hear a click Open the cover Slide the cover and open it Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown until it lock...

Page 53: ... the arrow X The battery will pop up Remove the memory card Push the memory card in until you hear a click then slowly release it X The memory card will pop up Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Values are based on the default settings The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings the subject and the memory card used Label What if Memory card locked appears ...

Page 54: ...Position Adjust the position of the screen You can freely adjust the angle and orientation of the screen as you like for the shooting conditions To protect the screen always keep it closed when the camera is not in use In a Shooting mode if the screen is opened and rotated toward the lens the image will be flipped from left to right mirror image To cancel the reverse display function press the n b...

Page 55: ...or turn the Ê dial to set a value Complete the setting Press the m button X Once the date and time have been set the Date Time screen will close Pressing the power button will turn off the camera Setting the Date and Time Reappearing Date Time screen Set the correct date and time If you have not set the date and time the Date Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera Daylight saving...

Page 56: ... the setting Pressing the n button will close the menu Date Time battery The camera has a built in date time battery backup battery that allows the date time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed By inser ing a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit sold separately p 37 the date time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera...

Page 57: ...then press the m button X Once the display language has been set the settings screen will close Setting the Display Language What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step 2 If the clock appears press the m button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2 You can also change he display language...

Page 58: ...ontained on the card to a computer Display the menu Press the n button Choose Format Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose Format then press the m button Choose OK Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose OK then press the m button Format the memory card Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose OK then press the m button X The ...

Page 59: ...on on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card When disposing of a memory card take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the format ing screen may be less than indicated on the memory card Pressing the Shutter Butto...

Page 60: ...d the subject the camera will make a slight noise as it determines the scene X The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen X The camera will focus on detected faces and display frames on them Compose the shot Moving the zoom lever toward i telephoto will zoom in on your subject making it appear larger Moving the lever toward j wide angle will zoom out from your s...

Page 61: ... out as expected The scene icon p 198 that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene If this happens try shooting in G mode p 76 What if the screen is off even when the camera is turned on Press the l button to turn on the screen What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject When faces are detected a white frame appears on the face of the main subject w...

Page 62: ...and you will be able to focus on subjects that are about 1 cm 0 4 in or more away from he end of the lens Move the zoom lever toward i and hold it until the lens stops moving The camera will be at its maximum telephoto setting and you will be able to focus on subjects that are about 30 cm 12 in or more away from the end of the lens What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway...

Page 63: ...oldest Pressing r or turning the Ê dial clockwise will cycle through images in the order they were taken from oldest to newest The images change more quickly if you keep the qr buttons pressed but they will appear coarse The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses Pressing the 1 button again while the lens is retracted will turn off the power Viewing Images Switching to Shooting mod...

Page 64: ...isplay an image to erase Erase the image Press the a button Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose Erase then press the m button X The displayed image will be erased To exit instead of erasing press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose Cancel then press the m button The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button T...

Page 65: ...hutter button halfway to focus X When the camera focuses it will beep twice Shoot Press the shutter button fully X Recording will start and Rec and the elapsed time will appear on the screen Once shooting begins take your finger off the shutter button If you change the composition of your shot during shooting the focus will stay the same but the brightness and tone will automatically adjust Remain...

Page 66: ...automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately 29 min 59 sec Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended You can view the movies you have shot on the screen Enter Playback mode Press the 1 button X The last image you took will appear X...

Page 67: ...sume playback Press the op buttons to adjust the volume X After the movie finishes appears What if you can t play back movies on a computer Install the included software p 33 When watching a movie on a computer frames may drop it may not play smoothly and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer s capabili ies If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory car...

Page 68: ...rts CPU Pentium 1 3 GHz or higher still images Core2 Duo 1 66 GHz or higher movies RAM Windows 7 64 bit 2 GB or more Windows 7 32 bit Windows Vista 64 bit 32 bit Windows XP 1 GB or more Interface USB Free Hard Disk Space ZoomBrowser EX 200 MB or more CameraWindow 150 MB or more Digital Photo Professional 200 MB or more PhotoStitch 40 MB or more Display 1 024 x 768 pixels or higher OS Mac OS X v10 ...

Page 69: ...the on screen instructions to proceed with the installation If the User Account Control window appears follow the on screen instructions to proceed When the installation finishes click Restart or Finish Remove the CD ROM Remove the CD ROM when your desktop screen appears Macintosh Place the CD in the computer s CD ROM drive Place the supplied CD ROM DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk p 2 into the comput...

Page 70: ...h the computer Turn on the camera Press the 1 button to turn on the camera Open CameraWindow Windows Click Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow X CameraWindow will appear If CameraWindow does not appear click the Start menu and choose All Programs followed by Canon Utilities CameraWindow and CameraWindow Macintosh X CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection be...

Page 71: ...m Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow and click OK Double click You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer There are however the following limitations It may take a few minutes from when you connect the camera to the computer until you can transfer images Images shot in the vertical orientation ma...

Page 72: ...se electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage Stereo AV Cable AVC DC400ST Neck Strap NS DC9 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Battery Charger CB 2LZ CB 2LZE Supplied with Camera USB card reader Windows Macintosh TV Memory Card Canon Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Also available for purchase separately Battery Pack NB 7L with Terminal Cover HDMI Cable HTC 100 High Definiti...

Page 73: ...ded period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer Cannot be used to charge the camera battery inside the camera High Power Flash HF DC1 This externally mounted flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built in flash to illuminate Speedlite 220EX 270EX 430EX II 580EX II A shoe mounted flash that allows for a wide range of flash photography Speedli...

Page 74: ... Twin Lite MT 24EX Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX An externally mounted macro flash for a wider range of macro photography The Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC58K Off Shoe Camera Cord OC E3 and Bracket BKT DC1 all sold separately are required to attach these flashes to the camera Off Camera Shoe Cord OC E3 Used to attach a Macro Ring Lite or Macro Twin Lite flash to the camera Bracket BKT DC1 Used to attach...

Page 75: ...Waterproof Case Weight WW DC1 When using the Waterproof Case to take photographs underwater the weights prevent the case from floating HDMI Cable HTC 100 Use this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI terminal on a high definition TV set Tele converter TC DC58D Lens that increases the focal length by a factor of approximately 1 4x when attached to the camera Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC58K Requ...

Page 76: ...mation visit your nearest Canon retailer SELPHY series PIXMA series Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a...

Page 77: ...41 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen as well as the basic operating instructions 2 ...

Page 78: ...d Socket Memory Card Battery Cover p 16 DC Coupler Terminal Cover p 176 Movie Mode For shooting movies pp 28 117 Quick Shot Mode Use the viewfinder to shoot without missing a photo opportunity p 66 P Tv Av M C1 C2 Mode Choose settings yourself to take various types of pictures pp 76 104 105 106 112 Auto Mode You can leave it to the camera to select settings for fully automatic shooting p 24 Specia...

Page 79: ... Single Image Erase Button p 28 Screen LCD Monitor pp 18 44 196 199 Diopter Adjustment Dial p 89 Viewfinder pp 66 89 Indicators p 46 1 Playback Button pp 27 125 Speed Lamp p 82 Speed Dial p 82 Power Button Power Lamp p 46 AE Lock pp 101 121 FE Lock p 102 Button HDMI Terminal p 134 Remote Terminal A V OUT Audio Video Output DIGITAL Terminal pp 34 133 152 n Button p 48 l Display Button p 44 f Manual...

Page 80: ...tness of the actual image recorded may be different Screen noise may appear and the movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen This has no effect on the recorded image Screen Display Display 1 Display 2 Off Focus Check Display p 130 Detailed Information Display No Information Display Simple Information Display You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while he ...

Page 81: ...ide the image is bright but when it approaches the left side the image is dark and in this way you can judge the exposure The histogram can also be displayed while shooting p 196 RGB Histogram If you press the o button in Detailed Information Display the RGB histogram will appear The RGB histogram shows the distribution of shades of red blue and green in an image The shades of each color are shown...

Page 82: ...mage Reading data Transmitting data p 25 Orange Lit Shooting preparation complete flash on p 24 Blinking Camera shake warning p 56 Lower indicator Yellow Lit e p 77 Manual focus p 98 AF lock p 97 Blinking Proximity warning p 26 Cannot focus p 191 Power lamp Green Lit Power on Blinking Battery depleted p 15 When the indicator blinks green data is being recorded to read from the memory card or vario...

Page 83: ...in the lower part of the screen Choose an option Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option You can also choose settings by pressing the l button on options that display Complete the setting Press the m button X The shooting screen will reappear and the setting you chose will display on the screen Available Options Menu tems ...

Page 84: ... the n button Choose a tab Press the qr buttons or move the zoom lever left or right to choose a tab Choose an item Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an item Some items require you to press the m button or r button to display a submenu in which you change the setting Choose an option Press the qr buttons to choose an option Complete the setting Press the n button to restore the nor...

Page 85: ...al screen Adjusting the Volume Display the menu Press the n button Choose Volume Press the qr buttons to choose the 3 tab Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose Volume then press the m button Change the volume Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an item then press the qr buttons to adjust the volume Press the n button twice to restore the normal screen Changing the Sound S...

Page 86: ... restore the normal screen Using the l Button Press the l button for more than one second X The screen increases to maximum brightness regardless of the setting in the 3 tab Pressing the l button again for more than one second will return the screen to the original brightness Changing the Screen Brightness The next time you turn on the camera he screen will be at the brightness setting chosen in t...

Page 87: ... default settings Returning the Camera to Default Settings Are there functions that cannot be reset The Date Time p 20 in the 3 tab Language p 21 Video System p 133 Time Zone p 164 and the image registered in Start up Image p 161 The saved data for custom white balance p 85 Colors that were chosen in Color Accent p 113 or Color Swap p 114 The shooting direc ion chosen in Stitch Assist mode p 116 T...

Page 88: ...or turn the Ê dial to choose Format then press the m button Choose Low Level Format Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose Low Level Format then press the qr buttons to display After pressing the op buttons press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose OK then press the m button Start the low level format Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose OK then press the m button X...

Page 89: ...ed pressing the shutter button halfway p 23 turns on the screen and shooting can continue Power Saving during Playback The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is last operated Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting p 22 since all recorded data is erased You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing Stop When stopping low level formatti...

Page 90: ...tically while using the clock function it will switch to vertical display Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to change the display color Press the m button again to cancel the clock display Clock Functions When the camera power is off press and hold the m button then press the power button to display the clock ...

Page 91: ...lash This chapter assumes the camera is set to A mode for Turning the Flash Off p 56 to Using the Self Timer p 56 When shooting in a mode other than A check which functions are available in that mode pp 200 203 Shooting in Low Light Conditions Low Light p 61 to Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model Miniature Effect p 74 assumes that the corresponding mode has been chosen 3 ...

Page 92: ...at includes the photographer You can set the delay from when you press the shutter button until the image is taken 0 30 seconds and the number of shots 1 10 shots Press the p button Turning the Flash Off What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely the indicator will blink orange and a flas...

Page 93: ... sound plays To cancel shooting with the timer after countdown has started press the p button To restore the original setting choose in Step 2 What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots the shooting interval may take longer than usual If the memory card becomes full sho...

Page 94: ...n has been reached and the zoom factor will appear when you release the zoom lever Move it toward i again X The digital zoom will zoom in even further on the subject Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Zoom Factor What if the zoom factor appears in blue Images shot at zoom factors that appear in blue will be coarse Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom press the n ...

Page 95: ...s to choose the 4 tab Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose Digital Zoom Accept the setting Press the qr buttons to choose a magnification Pressing the n button will restore the shooting screen X The view will be enlarged and the zoom factor will appear on the screen To return to standard digital zoom choose Digital Zoom and the Standard option What if the zoom factor appears in blue U...

Page 96: ...re the shooting screen X Once set DATE will appear on the screen Shoot X The shooting date or time will be recorded in the image s lower right corner To restore to the original setting choose Off in Step 2 Inserting the Date and Time You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have an embedded date and time as follows However if you do this for images wi h an embedded date an...

Page 97: ... the mode dial to Shoot Shooting in Low Light Conditions Low Light A recording pixel setting of D will display and the image will be fixed at 1824 x 1368 pixels In the speed will automatically be set higher depending on shooting conditions You can set a higher speed than in other modes p 82 ...

Page 98: ...e the Shooting mode After pressing the m button press the op buttons to choose I Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a Shooting mode then press the m button Shoot I Take portraits Portrait Produces a soft effect when photographing people JTake landscapes Landscape Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a real sense of depth Shooting in Various Conditions ...

Page 99: ... At maximum wide angle setting you will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 1 m 3 3 ft or more away from the end of the lens and at maximum telephoto setting you will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 2 m 6 6 ft or more away from the end of the lens w Take shots of people at the beach Beach Lets you take shots of brightly lit people on sandy beaches where the refl...

Page 100: ...hots of fireworks Fireworks Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors Adding Effects and Shooting Shoot images with vivid colors Super Vivid Lets you take shots with vivid intense colors In t mode attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring he image Additionally you should set the IS Mode to Off when shooting with a tripod p 171 In V S or mode images may app...

Page 101: ...s Conditions 65 Take posterized shots Poster Effect Lets you take shots that look l ke an old poster or illustration Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in and try taking some test shots first ...

Page 102: ... Adjust the focus and exposure Arrange your subject in the viewfinder X If a face is detected the focus and exposure will continue to adjust on he face X If no faces are detected the focus and exposure will continue to adjust on the subject in the center of the viewfinder Shoot When you want to take a picture press the shutter button halfway then quickly press the shutter button fully X The image ...

Page 103: ...ter Speed pp 104 106 Exposure Compensation p 76 White Balance p 84 My Colors p 87 Histogram p 45 Self Timer p 56 Aperture Value pp 105 106 Flash Exposure Compensation p 110 AE Lock p 101 FE Lock p 102 Aspect Ratio p 78 ISO Speed p 82 Flash Mode pp 56 77 103 i Contrast p 107 Image Type p 80 Compression Image Quality p 79 Recording Pixels p 78 Drive Mode p 86 Camera Orientation p 197 Image Stabilize...

Page 104: ...ile it will shoot after the lamp lights Pressing the p button will pause smile detection Press the p button again to resume smile detection Detecting a Smile and Shooting What if a smile is not detected Smiles are easier to detect if he subject faces the camera and opens their mouth enough to show some teeth when smiling Changing the number of shots After choosing in Step 1 press the op buttons Yo...

Page 105: ...on who will wink Press the shutter button fully X The camera will enter shooting stand by and Wink to take picture will appear on the screen X The lamp will blink and the self timer sound will play Face the camera and wink X The shutter will release approximately 2 seconds after a wink is detected from the person wi h a frame around the person s face To cancel shooting with the timer after countdo...

Page 106: ...he face focused on and white frames appear on other faces Press the shutter button fully X The camera will enter shooting stand by and Look straight at camera to start count down will appear on the screen X The lamp will blink and the self timer sound will play Changing the number of shots After choosing in Step 1 on p 69 press the op buttons Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink If a...

Page 107: ...ith the best brightness into one image This lets you reduce highlight blowout and loss of details in shadow areas commonly found in high contrast scenes Choose Follow Steps 1 2 on p 62 to choose Secure the camera Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image Shoot X The camera will combine the three shots it took after you pressed the shutter button fully C...

Page 108: ...hooting in this mode p 171 Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the shooting condi ions try taking some test shots first The image will be blurry if the subject moves Since the images are combined after shooting a certain amount of processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot Effect Off Sepia Sepia tones B W Black and white Super Vivid Lets you take shots ...

Page 109: ... screen Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an effect level then press the l button X You can check the effect on the screen Shoot Shooting with Faded Colors Nostalgic Digital Zoom p 58 date stamp p 60 and red eye correction p 109 are not available In the shooting screen the colors will change but he roughening effect will not show You can check this effect in image playback p 27 In ...

Page 110: ...een Shoot Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model Miniature Effect If you press the m button in Step 2 the horizontal vertical orientation of he frame will switch and you can press the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displayed vertically Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the shoo...

Page 111: ...n G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G G stands for Program AE Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode check if the function is available in those modes pp 200 203 4 ...

Page 112: ...st the brightness While watching the screen turn the exposure compensation dial to adjust the brightness X In shooting modes where exposure compensation is available the exposure compensation lamp lights orange X The exposure compensation amount will appear on the screen Shooting in Program AE What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange If a correct exposure cannot be obtained wh...

Page 113: ...object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close ups of it The focusing range is approximately 1 50 cm 0 4 in 1 6 ft at maximum wide angle j Choose e The shooting mode will switch between e and with each press of the q button X Once set e will appear Turning the Flash On Shooting Close ups Macro In macro shooting the edges of the image may be darkened if the flash fires How can I take better...

Page 114: ...ial to choose an option then press the m button X The setting will appear on the screen Changing the Aspect Ratio Same aspect ratio as wide screen high definition televisions Same aspect ratio as 35mm film Suitable for printing out 5 x 7 or postcard sized images Same aspect ratio as the screen of this camera Suitable for printing out 3 5 x 5 sized images Square shaped aspect ratio An aspect ratio ...

Page 115: ... depending on the subject memory card and camera settings The values in the table are based on 4 3 aspect ratio If the aspect ratio is changed p 78 more images can be shot because the data size per image will be smaller than with 4 3 images However since 16 9 images have a setting of 1920 x 1080 pixels their data size will be larger than images Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality Recordin...

Page 116: ...in image quality resulting from image processing inside the camera You can use the supplied software to adjust the image in any way you l ke with minimal loss in image quality Choose After pressing the m button press the op buttons to choose Choose an option Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose or then press the m button A2 A3 A5 5 x 7 Postcard size 3 5 x 5 Shooting RAW Images ...

Page 117: ...JPEG or TIFF file When converting the image data you can adjust the image with minimal deterioration in image quality Recording pixels will be fixed to 3648 x 2736 and data size of a single image will be approximately 14297 KB Two images a RAW image and a JPEG image will be recorded with each shot Since a JPEG image is also recorded you can print the image or view it on a computer without using th...

Page 118: ...Nightscapes dark interiors Changing the speed Lowering the speed results in sharper images but there may be an increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions Raising the speed results in a faster shutter speed reducing image blurring and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject The images however will appear coarse What if images are still blurry If still is not ...

Page 119: ...speed Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose Max ISO Speed then press the qr buttons to choose an option Changing the Rate of Change for You can choose Fast Slow or Standard rates of change for Choose the rate of change Follow Steps 1 2 above to choose Rate of Change Press the qr buttons to choose an option If you press the n button in the speed selection screen p 82 the ISO Auto Set in...

Page 120: ...lly sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions Day Light Fine weather conditions outdoor shooting Cloudy Cloudy shady twilight conditions Tungsten Tungsten bulb type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Fluorescent Warm white fluorescent cool white fluorescent warm white type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Fluorescent H Daylight fluorescent daylight type 3 wavelength fluorescent li...

Page 121: ... balance data is set Manually Correcting the White Balance You can manually correct the white balance This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter Choose the white balance After pressing the m button press the op buttons to choose then press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option Adjust t...

Page 122: ...As long as you hold the shutter button down the camera will shoot successive images B stands for blue A for amber M for magenta and G for green Even if you change the white balance setting in Step 1 after making adjustments in the correction level those adjustments will be retained However the adjustments will be reset if Custom White Balance data is recorded One level of the blue amber correction...

Page 123: ...nd exposure set when the shutter button is pressed halfway Continuous Shooting AF 0 7 The camera shoots continuously and focuses The AF Frame is set to Center Continuous Shooting LV 0 8 The camera shoots continuously with the focus fixed to the position set in manual focus In t mode the focus is locked on the first shot Cannot be used with he self timer p 56 Continuous shooting speed increases in ...

Page 124: ...e effects of Vivid Red Vivid Green and Vivid Blue to produce intense natural appearing colors like those obtained with positive film Lighter Skin Tone Makes skin tones lighter Darker Skin Tone Makes skin tones darker Vivid Blue Emphasizes blue tints Makes the sky ocean and other blue subjects more vivid Vivid Green Emphasizes green tints Makes mountains foliage and other green subjects more vivid ...

Page 125: ...cus on faces Turn off the screen Press the l button to turn off the screen Adjust the diopter Adjust the diopter while looking through the viewfinder X Adjustments of 3 0 to 1 0 m 1 dpt can be made Shooting Using the Viewfinder The area visible in the viewfinder may differ slightly from he image taken In aspect ra ios other than 4 3 the area visible in the viewfinder will differ from the area in t...

Page 126: ...tton pressed halfway and move the camera to recompose the scene Shoot Press the shutter button fully You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting To connect the camera to a TV follow the Steps in Viewing Images on a TV p 133 Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock TV display is not available when using HD...

Page 127: ... Aperture Value p 105 Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value p 106 assume that you have set the mode dial to the corresponding mode The sections Changing the Color and Shooting p 113 and Shooting Stitch Assist Images p 116 assume that you have set the mode dial to K and chosen the corresponding mode Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G m...

Page 128: ...ces that the camera focuses on Tracking AF You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot p 95 Changing the AF Frame Mode If a face is not detected and only gray frames no white frame appear up to 9 green frames will appear on the areas the camera focuses on when the shutter button is pressed halfway The AF frame will appear in the center of the screen if you press the shutter button ha...

Page 129: ...ge Move the AF frame Turn the or Ê dial Press the opqr buttons to make fine adjustments When faces are detected each press of the n button will move the AF frame to another face If you keep the button pressed the AF frame will return to the original position center Change the AF frame size Press the l button X The AF frame will become small Pressing the l button again will restore the AF frame to ...

Page 130: ...ed with the AF frame p 101 The AF frame will be set to normal size when using Digital Zoom p 58 or Digital Tele converter p 59 Shooting with Servo AF The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions In low light conditions AF frames may not turn blue even after pressing he shutter button halfway In this case you can set the focus and exposure with the AF frame setting If a correct exposure c...

Page 131: ...a will beep and will appear when a subject is detected The camera will continue to track the subject within a certain range even if the subject moves X If the camera does not detect a subject will appear on the screen To cancel tracking press the button again Shoot Press the shutter button halfway will change into a blue which will follow the subject while the camera continues to adjust the focus ...

Page 132: ...r magnified The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button halfway without pressing the button When shooting completes will appear in the center of the screen Servo AF p 94 is set to On The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too small moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the background is too low Not available in e Magnifyin...

Page 133: ...he MF indicator will disappear and MF will unlock Compose the scene and shoot You can choose a specific person s face to focus on and then shoot Set the AF frame to Face AiAF p 92 Enter Face Select mode Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the button X After Face Select On appears a face frame will appear around the face detected as the main subject The magnified display will ...

Page 134: ...e frame has made a full circuit of all detected faces Face Select Off will appear and the AF frame mode screen will reappear Shoot Press the shutter button halfway When the camera focuses will change into Press the shutter button fully to shoot You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible If you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually you can fine tune the focu...

Page 135: ...e op buttons to choose then press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose MF indicator You cannot change the AF frame mode or size while focusing manually p 92 If you want to change the AF frame mode or size cancel Manual focus mode first In order to focus accurately try attaching the camera to a tripod When using the Digital Zoom p 58 Digital Tele converter p 59 or when using a television as ...

Page 136: ...on p 98 to choose and immediately press the q button the screen in Step 2 will appear Continuous shooting p 86 cannot be used in this mode Only three shots will be taken even if you use Q p 56 to set a different number of shots Changing the Metering Method Evaluative Suitable for standard shooting conditions including back lit shots Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting conditio...

Page 137: ...the exposure and shoot or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot AE stands for Auto Exposure Lock the exposure Point the camera toward the subject and press the button X When appears the exposure will be locked When you shoot one image will disappear and AE will unlock Compose the scene and shoot Cannot be used when AF Frame is set to Face Detect or Tracking AF p 92 Shooting with the AE Lo...

Page 138: ...utomatically adjusting the exposure to standard exposure underexposure and overexposure in that order Choose After pressing the m button press the op buttons to choose then press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose Set the exposure compensation amount Press the l button Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to adjust the setting From the exposure set by the camera you can adjust the amou...

Page 139: ...he screen Shoot Even if the flash fires ensure that the subject does not move until the shutter sound ends In flash settings other than p 56 AEB is not available Continuous shooting p 86 cannot be used in this mode If you press the the l button while in the exposure compensation screen the compensation amount setting screen will appear Only three shots will be taken even if you use Q p 56 to set a...

Page 140: ...l to set the shutter speed Shoot Available Shutter Speeds 2 indicates 2 seconds 0 3 indicates 0 3 second and 1 160 indicates 1 160 second The fastest shutter speed when using the flash is 1 2000 second The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1 2000 second or slower even if a faster shutter speed is chosen Depending on the zoom position some shutter speeds may not be available Using th...

Page 141: ...e the next shot You should set the IS Mode to Off when lowering the shutter speed and shoot with a tripod p 171 What if the aperture value appears in orange If he aperture value appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value appears in white Safety shift can also be used p 106 You can...

Page 142: ...s the set exposure level appears in orange When you press the shutter button halfway 2 or 2 appears in orange Safety Shift With M and B modes if you press the n button to display the 4 tab and set Safety Shift to On the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot otherwise be obtained Safety Shift is disabled when the flash is enabled You can a...

Page 143: ... set ings or changing the composition the exposure level may change Depending on the shutter speed or aperture value set the screen brightness may change If the flash mode is set to h the screen brightness will not change If you press the button the shutter speed or aperture value whichever is not chosen in Step 2 will automatically adjust to obtain he correct exposure the correct exposure may not...

Page 144: ... m button X will appear on the screen You can use the electronic level that appears on the screen to determine if the camera is approximately level when shooting Display the electronic level Press the l button several times to display the electronic level is only available in p 82 With and he speed will return to even if you set a speed higher than With the speed will return to even if you set a s...

Page 145: ... press the qr buttons to choose On X Once set Œ will appear on the screen If the electronic level does not appear in Step 1 press the n button to display the 4 tab Choose Custom Display then add to or If you tilt the camera too far forward or backward the electronic level will turn gray and you will not be able to use it to level he camera The electronic level will not appear while shooting a movi...

Page 146: ...nges the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene If you press the n button to display the 4 tab and set Safety FE in Flash Control to Off the shutter speed and aperture value will not automatically adjust You can also set he flash exposure compensation with the following methods However it cannot be set with the r butto...

Page 147: ...es is detected a frame and appear Adjusting the Flash Output You can also set the flash output with the following methods However it cannot be set with the r button when an external flash sold separately is attached In this case set the flash output using methods with an asterisk After pressing the m button press the op buttons to choose then press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial Press the n but...

Page 148: ...tems in the shooting menu Zoom position Manual focus position p 98 My Menu items p 173 Enter the shooting mode you want to register and make the settings Choose Save Settings Press the n button choose Save Settings in the 4 tab then press the m button Register the settings Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose or then press the m button In or Q mode when the number of shots is set to t...

Page 149: ... The color for default settings is green Specify the color Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the q button X The specified color will be recorded Specify the range of colors Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to change the range of colors to be retained To change part of the pre registered settings except the shooting mode choose or and changes the set...

Page 150: ...for another when recording it You can only swap one color Choose Y Follow Steps 1 2 on p 62 to choose Y Press the l button X The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will alternately display The default setting is to change green to gray Specify the color to be swapped Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the q button X The specified color will be recorde...

Page 151: ...he range of colors to be swapped Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to adjust the range of colors to be changed Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors Press the l button to restore the shooting screen Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode Under some condi ions the image may appear coarse ...

Page 152: ... subsequent shots Overlap part of the first shot when taking the second shot Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions will be corrected when the images are merged Up to 26 shots can be recorded with the same procedures Finish shooting Press the m button Merge the images on a computer For details on how to merge the images refer to the Software Guide Shooting Stitch Assist Images This functi...

Page 153: ...es and Viewing Movies sections in Chapter 1 and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies This chapter assumes that the mode dial has been set to E mode The latter half of the chapter explaining movie playback and editing assumes that the 1 button has been pressed to enter Playback mode 6 ...

Page 154: ...orded Choose Follow the operations above to choose X A white frame the area that will not be blurred appears on the screen Changing the Movie Mode E Standard Normal mode Miniature Effect You can shoot movies that look like a miniature model see below Color Accent These Shooting modes let you change all colors except the chosen color to black and white or exchange the chosen color for another color...

Page 155: ...ing the n button will restore the shooting screen Shoot Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times for 1 Min Clips Speed Playback Time 12 sec 6 sec 3 sec If you press the m button in Step 2 the horizontal vertical orientation of the frame will switch and you can press the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displayed vertically Holding the camera vertically will change the orienta...

Page 156: ...For shooting standard quality movies 320 x 240 pixels 30 frames sec Since the number of recording pixels is smaller than in the image quality will appear coarse but you can record approximately three times the length Memory Card Capacity 4 GB 16 GB Image Quality 25 min 08 sec 1 hr 42 min 57 sec 43 min 43 sec 2 hr 59 min 03 sec 1 hr 58 min 19 sec 8 hr 04 min 30 sec Based on Canon s testing standard...

Page 157: ...e exposure shift bar appears Press the button again to release the lock Change the exposure While watching the screen turn the Ê dial to adjust the exposure Shoot Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong However unnatural sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind Press the n button to choose Wind Filter in the 4 tab then press the qr buttons to choose On AE Lock Ex...

Page 158: ...s p 87 Shooting Using a TV Monitor p 90 Shooting with the AF Lock p 97 Using the ND Filter p 104 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode p 98 Turning Off the AF Assist Beam p 167 Customizing Display Information p 170 Changing the IS Mode Settings p 171 You can switch between Continuous and Off Registering Functions to the Button p 172 The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images E...

Page 159: ...here the movie can be edited If you choose you can trim the beginning of the movie from If you choose you can trim the end of the movie from Exit Playback Slow motion playback You can use the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to to adjust the speed Sound will not play back Display the first frame Previous frame Rewind if you hold down the m button Next frame Fast forward if you hold down the m button ...

Page 160: ... After pressing the m button press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose OK then press the m button again Save the edited movie Press the op buttons to choose then press the m button Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose New File then press the m button X The movie will be saved as a new file When Overwrite is chosen in Step 4 the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited mov...

Page 161: ... the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer had their file name changed or have been taken on a different camera The edit function pp 146 150 cannot be used if the memory card does not have free space available 7 ...

Page 162: ... the m button to display the chosen image by itself Searching Images Using the Control Dial Turning the control dial will display images in a line letting you quickly search them You can also jump by the shooting date Scroll Display Choose an image If you set the camera to single image playback and turn the Ê dial quickly the images will display as shown on the left Turn the Ê dial to choose an im...

Page 163: ...stores single image playback View the filtered images Pressing the m button will start filtered playback and the jump method and a yellow frame will appear If you press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial the chosen target images will display If you press the d button Filtered playback settings cleared appears Pressing the m button cancels filtered playback Jump to Favorites Displays images tagged a...

Page 164: ...choose a filter Filters that do not have any corresponding images cannot be chosen Filtered playback In filtered playback Step 2 you can view filtered images with Quickly Searching Images p 126 Viewing Slideshows p 129 and Magnifying Images p 131 You can process all filtered images at once while performing operations in Protecting Images p 136 Erasing All Images p 140 or Choosing Images for Printi...

Page 165: ... can pause restart a slideshow by pressing the m button again Press the n button to stop the slideshow Viewing Slideshows Repeat Repeats playback of images Play Time Display time for each image Effect Transition effects when switching between images If you press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial during playback the image will switch If you keep the qr buttons pressed you can fast forward through i...

Page 166: ...l appear on a face detected during playback X The area within the orange frame appears magnified Switch frames Move the zoom lever toward k once X The screen shown to the left will appear Press the m button to move to a different frame when multiple frames appear Change the magnification level or location Use the zoom lever to change the display size and the opqr buttons to change the display posi...

Page 167: ...oomed The camera will choose four images based on the displayed image If you choose one of those images the camera will choose four more images letting you enjoy the playing back of images in an unexpected order This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes Choose Smart Shuffle Press the n button to choose Smart Shuffle in the 1 tab then press the m button X Four images will appear ...

Page 168: ...button restores single image playback You can choose from three transition effects when switching between images in single image playback Choose Transition Press the n button to choose Transition in the 1 tab then press the qr buttons to choose a transition effect Only still images shot with this camera will play back in Smart Shuffle Smart Shuffle is not available in the following situations If t...

Page 169: ...witch it to the input the cable is connected to Turn on the camera Press the 1 button to turn on the camera X The image will appear on the TV nothing will appear on the screen of the camera After you finish turn off the camera and TV and unplug the cable Viewing Images on a TV Yellow White White Yellow Red Red What if the images don t display correctly on the TV Images will not display correctly i...

Page 170: ...s 3 and 4 on p 133 to display the images Using a TV Remote to Control the Camera When you connect the camera to an HDMI CEC compat ble TV you can use the TV s remote control to operate the camera and play back images or view slideshows You may need to make settings on some TVs For details refer to the user guide supplied with the TV Choose Ctrl via HDMI Press the n button then choose Ctrl via HDMI...

Page 171: ...item then press the OK Select button again Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV Return Closes the menu Movie playback Plays a movie only appears when a movie is chosen Slideshow Plays back images automatically During playback you can press the remote control s qr buttons to switch images Index Display Displays images in an index Change Display Changes the screen display p 44 If ...

Page 172: ...n press the m button Choose a selection method Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a selection method then press the m button Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen Protecting Images If you format the memory card pp 22 52 protected images will also be erased Protected images cannot be erased with he camera s erase function To erase an image cancel protec ion settings firs...

Page 173: ...button X will appear Pressing the m button again deselects the image and will disappear To choose additional images repeat the above procedure Protect the image If you press the n button a confirmation screen will appear Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose OK then press the m button If you switch shooting modes or turn off the power before performing the operations in Step 3 images w...

Page 174: ... starting image Press the m button Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image then press the m button Choose an ending image Press the r button to choose Last image then press the m button Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image then press the m button You cannot choose images before the first image ...

Page 175: ...ess the m button Protect images Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose Protect then press the m button Choose images with the Ê dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the Ê dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose Unlock in Step 4 while in Select Range or Step 2 while in All Images ...

Page 176: ... method Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a selection method then press the m button Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen Choosing Images Individually Choose Select Follow Step 2 above to choose Select and press the m button Choose an image X If you follow Step 2 on p 137 to choose images a will appear on the screen Pressing the m button again deselects the image and ...

Page 177: ...ct Range Follow Step 2 on p 140 to choose Select Range then press the m button Choose images Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p 138 to choose images Erase Press the p button to choose Erase then press the m button Choose All Images Choose All Images Follow Step 2 on p 140 to choose All Images then press the m button Erase Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose OK then press the m button ...

Page 178: ...reen Pressing the m button again untags the image and disappears To choose additional images repeat the above procedure Make the setting If you press the n button a confirmation screen will appear Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose OK then press the m button Tagging Images as Favorites If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in Step 3 images will...

Page 179: ... in the 1 tab then press the m button Choose a selection method Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose a selection method then press the m button Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen Choosing Images Individually Choose Select Follow Step 2 above to choose Select then press the m button Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot Images with ...

Page 180: ... To choose additional images repeat the above procedure Make the setting If you press the n button a confirmation screen will appear Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose OK then press the m button Select Range Choose Select Range Follow Step 2 on p 143 to choose Select Range then press the m button Choose images Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p 138 to choose images If you switch Shooting mod...

Page 181: ...f an image and save it Choose Rotate Press the n button to choose Rotate in the 1 tab then press the m button Rotate the image Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image X The image will rotate 90 with each press of the m button Pressing the n button will restore the menu screen If you choose Deselect in Step 4 you can deselect all of the images in the Select Range category Rotatin...

Page 182: ...ton X The Save new image screen will appear Save the new image Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose OK and press the m button X The image will be saved as a new file Display the new image When you press the n button the Display new image screen will appear Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose Yes then press the m button X The saved image will be displayed Resizing Images ...

Page 183: ...e upper left and the trimmed image will display in the lower right If you move the zoom lever to the left or right you can change the frame size If you press the opqr buttons you can move the frame If you press the l button you can change the frame orientation In an image with detected faces gray frames appear around the faces located in the upper left image The frames can be used for trimming You...

Page 184: ... a new image and display Follow Steps 4 and 5 on p 146 Images recorded at a pixel setting of p 79 images resized to p 146 and RAW images cannot be edited Images that can be trimmed will have the same width and height ratio after trimming The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than before trimming Adding Effects with the My Colors Function If you repeatedly change the colo...

Page 185: ...en press the m button Choose an image Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image then press the m button Choose a menu item Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an option then press the m button Save as a new image and display Follow Steps 4 and 5 on p 146 Correcting the Brightness i Contrast Under some condi ions the image may appear coarse or not be corrected properl...

Page 186: ...r reduce the size of the image using the procedures in Magnifying Images p 131 Save as a new image and display Press the opqr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose New File then press the m button X The image will be saved as a new file Follow Step 5 on p 146 Correcting the Red Eye Effect Some images may not be corrected properly When Overwrite in Step 4 is chosen the uncorrected image is overwritt...

Page 187: ...apter explains how to choose images for printing and print using a Canon brand PictBridge compliant printer sold separately p 40 Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide Canon Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers 8 ...

Page 188: ...pen the cover and insert the cable s small plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown Insert the cable s large plug into the printer For connection details refer to the user guide provided with the printer Turn on the printer Turn on the camera Press the 1 button to turn on the camera X will appear on the screen Choose an image to print Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to c...

Page 189: ...printing has completed After printing has completed turn off the camera and printer and unplug the interface cable Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing Refer to p 40 for Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Index printing p 155 is not available on certain Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers sold separately ...

Page 190: ...e Press the 2 button RAW images and movies will be excluded Add images to the print list Press the op buttons to choose the number of prints then press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose Add and press the m button To cancel adding images repeat Steps 1 and 2 and press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose Remove then press the m button Printing from the Print List DPOF You cannot ad...

Page 191: ... to choose a menu item then press the qr buttons to choose an option Pressing the n button accepts the settings and restores the menu screen Choosing Images for Printing DPOF Print Type Standard Prints one image per page Index Prints several reduced size images per page Both Prints both standard and index formats Date On Prints the shooting date Off File No On Prints the file number Off Clear DPOF...

Page 192: ...n will deselect the image and will disappear Set the number of prints Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to set the number of prints maximum 99 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to choose other images and the number of prints for each You cannot set the number of copies for index prints You can only choose which images to print as shown in Step 2 Pressing the n button accepts the settings and restores the...

Page 193: ...button Set All Images to Print Once Choose Select All Images In Step 1 on p 156 choose Select All Images then press the m button Make print settings Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose OK then press the m button Clearing All Selections Choose Clear All Selections In Step 1 on p 156 choose Clear All Selections then press the m button All selections will be cleared Press the qr buttons...

Page 194: ...ompliant printer Connect the camera to the printer Follow Steps 1 to 4 on p 152 Print Press the op buttons to choose Print then press the m button X Printing will start If you stop the printer during printing and start again it will start from the next print Print Added Images Number of copies to print ...

Page 195: ...can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes 9 ...

Page 196: ...Ê dial to choose an option Press the qr buttons to choose an option Turning Off Hints Tips When you choose an item in the ø menu p 46 or MENU p 48 a description of the function hints and tips is displayed You can turn off this function Choose Hints Tips then press the qr buttons to choose Off Changing Camera Settings 1 2 Preset sounds cannot be modified 3 Preset sounds You can use the included sof...

Page 197: ... and set the camera to Playback mode you can register an image Choose Start up Image then press the m button Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose 3 then press the m button Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image then press the m button Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose OK then press the m button to complete registration No start up image 1 2 Preset i...

Page 198: ...s and start up images on the included software can be registered to the camera Refer to the Software Guide for details Continuous Even if you shoot using a new memory card the file numbers are assigned consecutively until an image with the number 9999 is taken saved Auto Reset If you replace the memory card with a new one or a new folder is created file numbering begins with 0001 again If you use ...

Page 199: ...sing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode p 27 If you want the lens to retract immediately when you press the 1 button set the retract time to 0 sec Choose Lens Retract then press the qr buttons to choose 0 sec Turning Off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function p 53 to Off Setting it to On is recommended to save battery power Choose Power Saving then press the m button Pre...

Page 200: ...d Clock When traveling abroad you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting If you pre register the destination time zones you can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date Time settings Set the home time zone Choose Time Zone then press the m button When setting this for the first time check the information that displays on the screen at t...

Page 201: ... Press the m button Choose the world time zone Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose then press the n button X will appear on the shooting screen p 196 Changing Distance Units You can change the distance units that display in the zoom bar p 24 and the MF indicator p 98 from m cm to ft in Choose Distance Units then press the qr buttons to choose ft in If you change the date or time in t...

Page 202: ...Electronic Leve then press the m button Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose Calibrate then press the m button X A confirmation screen will appear Calibrate the electronic level Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose OK then press the m button Resetting the Electronic Level Resets the electronic level to its default values If the electronic level has not been calibrated it ...

Page 203: ...utomatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway You can turn off the lamp Choose AF assist Beam then press the qr buttons to choose Off Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode check if the function is available in those modes pp 202 203 Changing Shooting Function Settings On Since the c...

Page 204: ... Turning Off the Red Eye Reduction Function The red eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash You can turn off this function Choose Flash Control then press the m button Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose Red Eye Lamp then press the qr buttons to choose Off 1st curtain The flash fires right after the s...

Page 205: ...ng You can change the way the image displays right after shooting Choose Review Info then press the qr buttons to choose an option 2 10 sec Displays images for the set time Hold The image displays until you press the shutter button halfway Off Images will not display Off Displays the image only Detailed Displays detailed information p 199 Focus Check The area inside the AF frame is magnified allow...

Page 206: ... change the custom display settings Custom display items with will not display when the l button is pressed Also cannot be set for the current custom display while making settings X Items with a will display Shooting Info Displays shooting information p 196 Grid Lines A grid overlays the screen Electronic Level An electronic level appears on the screen p 108 Histogram A histogram p 45 appears in S...

Page 207: ...ation is always on You can confirm the effects directly on the display which makes it easier to check the composition or focus t not only reduces angular blur but also reduces lateral shift blur hybrid IS common to macro photography Shoot Only Image stabilization is only active at the moment of shooting Panning Image stabilization only counters up and down motion This option is recommended for sho...

Page 208: ...for Front Dial 1 Front Dial 2 and Control Dia The same function cannot be registered to both the and Ê dials when in G mode B Aperture value p 105 M Shutter speeds p 104 Registering Functions to the Button Choose Set Shortcut button then press the m button Press the opqr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose the functions to register then press the m button Pressing the button will call up the regi...

Page 209: ...registration press the m button and will disappear Choose if you want to return the button to default settings When this symbol is shown on the bottom right of an icon he function cannot be used in he current Shooting mode or function setting In or each press of the button records white balance data p 85 and he white balance settings change to or In each press of the button will adjust and lock th...

Page 210: ...n Press the n button You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button p 48 Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Choose Resume then press the qr buttons to choose an option Gray items in Step 2 can also be set however they may not be available depending on the Shooting mode Choose Set default view and press the qr buttons to choose Yes My Menu can now be displayed by ...

Page 211: ...175 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use separately sold accessories p 37 troubleshooting tips and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen 10 ...

Page 212: ... coupler Insert the coupler Follow Step 2 on p 16 to open the cover then insert the coupler as shown until it locks into place with a click Close the cover Close the cover while pushing down on the coupler cable cover with the cable Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter then plug the other end into a power outlet Turn the camera on to use it Using Household Pow...

Page 213: ... camera is turned off While pressing the ring release button turn the ring in the direction of the arrow When the mark on the ring and the z mark on the camera are aligned lift off the ring Attach the conversion lens adapter Align the z mark on the conversion lens adapter with the z mark on the camera and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows until it locks To remove the adapter hold dow...

Page 214: ...setting to None When using the built in flash the outer edges of images especially the lower right may be darkened When using the tele converter set the camera to maximum telephoto At other zoom settings the image will appear as if its corners have been cut off Use the screen for shooting If you use the viewfinder for shoo ing a portion of the view will be blocked by the attachments 8 mode is not ...

Page 215: ...z mark on the camera and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow By using the RS60 E3 Remote Switch sold separately you can avoid any camera shake that may occur when you press the shutter button The remote switch is useful when using slow shutter speeds Connect the remote switch Be sure the camera is turned off Open the terminal cover and insert the remote switch plug Shoot Press the release ...

Page 216: ...se Flash Control in the 4 tab then press the m button X The options set on the flash will appear When an externally mounted flash is attached you cannot set the built in flash Some functions on Speedlite 220EX 270EX 430EX II and 580EX II cannot be used with this camera When using Canon brand flashes other than Speedlite EX series models the flash may not fire correctly or may not fire at all Flash...

Page 217: ... be changed since the flash adjusts and fires automatically Using Speedlite 430EX II and 580EX II Using the separately sold Speedlite Bracket SB E2 prevents unnatural shadows from appearing on he sides of objects when shooting from a vertical position However depending on the angle the bracket may interfere with opening the LCD monitor Please use he camera with the LCD monitor closed and the scree...

Page 218: ...ersion lens adapter Rotate the conversion lens adapter in the direction indicated by the arrow to detach the front and back components Only the back component is required when attaching the Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX Remove the ring Be sure the camera is turned off While pressing the ring release button turn the ring in the direction of the arrow When the mark on the ring a...

Page 219: ...lease button while turning the adapter in the opposite direction Attach the Off Camera Shoe Cord to the bracket Slide the bracket screw to the outer end of the bracket and secure the screw into the tripod socket on the Off Camera Shoe Cord Attach the bracket Slide the bracket screw to the outer end of the bracket and secure the screw to the tripod socket on the bottom of the camera Attach the Off ...

Page 220: ...Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX press and hold the release buttons on both sides of the Macro Ring Lite and fit it onto the conversion lens adapter When attaching the Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX attach the flash heads to their respective flash head mounts Press and hold the release button on the top of the external ring and fit it onto the conversion lens adapter Set the camera to e mode Press the q button to...

Page 221: ... setting the camera to either G B or M modes When the scene is too bright set the aperture values in B or D then shoot Be sure the cords from he Off Camera Shoe Cord Macro Ring Lite or Macro Twin Lite do not obstruct or interfere with the flash While shooting with a tripod adjust the direction of the camera so that the flash heads do not contact the tripod or bracket Depending on the placement of ...

Page 222: ...l With Speedlite 220EX and 270EX settings cannot be made on the flash In D mode you can set the flash output on the camera even if the flash unit is set to E TTL flash exposure compensation E TTL will display on the flash but the flash will fire at the flash output set on the camera The flash compensation amount set on the flash will also change Settings available on the camera are as follows Item...

Page 223: ...e settings from the flash are applied to the flash mode flash exposure compensation flash output shutter synchro and wireless function when you turn on the camera The following functions can also be used Auto Exposure Set the camera to E TTL mode FE Lock When Flash Mode is set to Auto Auto Zoom Not available with the 220EX or 270EX Other Canon flashes Canon flashes other than the Speedlite EX seri...

Page 224: ...ted Flashing white Connecting White Transfer standby Animated Transferring Interrupted Error retrieving Eye Fi card info Turn the camera off and on again If this continues to appear there may be a problem wi h he card Using an Eye Fi Card Even if you set Eye Fi trans to Disable p 189 the Eye Fi card may transmit radio waves Be sure to remove the Eye Fi card from the camera before entering areas th...

Page 225: ...rd to disable Eye Fi transfer Choose Disable in Eye Fi trans Press the n button to choose Eye Fi Settings from the 3 tab then press the m button Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose Eye Fi trans then press the qr buttons to choose Disable The power saving function does not work while transferring images p 53 If the Eye Fi card has a write protect tab you will not be able to check the ...

Page 226: ...not retract Do not open the memory card battery cover while the power is on After closing the memory card battery cover turn the power on then back off p 17 TV output Image is distorted or not showing on TV p 133 Shooting Cannot shoot When in Playback mode p 21 press the shutter button halfway p 23 The screen is off p 44 Screen does not display properly in dark places p 44 Screen does not display ...

Page 227: ...rk Set the flash to h p 77 Correct the brightness with exposure compensation p 76 Adjust the image with i Contrast pp 107 149 Use AE Lock or spot metering to shoot pp 100 101 Subject is too bright overexposed Set the flash to p 56 Correct the brightness with exposure compensation p 76 Use AE Lock or spot metering to shoot pp 100 101 Reduce the light illuminating the subject Image is dark even thou...

Page 228: ...ng movies Correct shooting time does not display or stops Format the memory card in the camera or use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds Even when the shooting time does not display properly the recorded video will be the length that it was actually shot pp 22 30 appeared on the screen and shooting ended automatically The camera s internal memory was insufficient Try one of the foll...

Page 229: ...irection Install the memory card in the correct direction p 17 Memory card locked The SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card or Eye Fi Card s write protect tab is set to LOCK Unlock the write protect tab p 16 Cannot record You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card Install the memory card in the correct direction to shoot p 17 Memory card error p 52 If the same message appears...

Page 230: ...in Smart Shuffle p 131 edited pp 146 150 added to a print list pp 154 155 or registered to the start up screen p 161 Invalid selection range When choosing the selection range pp 138 141 144 157 you tried to choose a starting image that was after the last image or you tried to choose an ending image that was before the starting image Exceeded selection limit You chose more than 998 images in print ...

Page 231: ... continues to appear contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens A camera error was detected Error number If an error code appears directly after taking a picture the shot may not have been recorded Check the image in Playback mode If this error code reappears note the Error number Exx and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem w...

Page 232: ...196 Shooting Information Display Information Displayed on the Screen ...

Page 233: ...100 Exposure Shift Bar p 121 Compression Image Quality p 79 Recording Pixels p 78 Still Images Recordable Shots pp 14 79 Movies Recording Pixels Remaining Time pp 30 120 Zoom Bar p 24 Shooting Mode p 42 Scene Icon p 198 Flash Mode pp 56 77 103 Red Eye Correction p 150 Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Output pp 110 111 Spot AE Point Frame p 100 AF Frame p 92 Date Stamp p 60 ISO Speed p 82 Histogra...

Page 234: ...imum settings for subject brightness and color Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod Subject People SubjectsOther Than People Landscapes Close Subjects Icon Background Color Background When Moving With Strong Facial Shadows Bright Gray Backlit Including Blue Skies Light Blue Backlit Sunsets Orange Spotlights Dark Blue Dark When Using Tripod ...

Page 235: ... Charge Indicator p 15 Metering Method p 100 Folder Number File Number p 162 Displayed image number Total number of images Shutter Speed pp 104 106 Image Quality Movie p 120 Aperture Value pp 105 106 Exposure Compensation Amount p 76 Exposure Shift Amount p 121 Flash pp 77 103 Flash Exposure Compensation p 110 i Contrast pp 107 149 File Size pp 79 120 Still Images Recording Pixels p 78 Movies Movi...

Page 236: ...ting pp 99 102 1 1 16 Drive Mode p 86 1 17 1 18 Flash Exposure Compensation p 110 1 Flash Output Settings p 111 1 ND Filter p 104 1 Aspect Ratio p 78 1 p 80 1 Recording Pixels p 78 Compression Ratio Image Quality p 79 1 20 1 The available settings depend on the registered shooting modes 2 Exposure compensation not available in 3 1 3 stop increments 4 Program Shift available after AE lock 5 FE Lock...

Page 237: ...hite balance not available 15 h not available 16 not available 17 f AF lock and t set to 18 not available 19 not available 20 D will appear as the recording pixel setting and the image will be fixed at 1824 x 1368 pixels It will be possible to select a compression ratio image quality setting 21 not available Selectable or set automatically Not selectable W ...

Page 238: ...ings p 83 Max ISO Speed Rate of Change 1 10 Spot AE Point p 101 Center AF Point 1 Safety Shift p 106 On Off 1 Wind Filter p 121 On Off 1 Review p 169 Off 2 10 sec Hold 1 Review Info p 169 Off Detailed Focus Check 1 Blink Detection p 111 On Off 1 Custom Display p 170 Shooting Info 1 Grid Lines 1 Electronic Level 1 Histogram 1 U U Reverse Disp p 18 On Off 1 IS Mode p 171 Continuous Off Shoot Only Pa...

Page 239: ... 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U 11 11 11 9 Fixed to On 10 Rate of Change not available 11 Shoot Only Panning not available 12 Fixed to Continuous Selectable or set automatically U Selectable only no settings available Not selectable ...

Page 240: ...Daily p 163 Lens Retract 1 min 0 sec p 163 Power Saving Auto Power Down On Off Display Off 10 20 or 30 sec 1 2 or 3 min pp 163 164 Time Zone Home World p 164 Date Time Date and time settings p 20 Distance Units m cm ft in p 165 Electronic Level Calibrate Reset p 166 Video System NTSC PAL p 133 Ctrl via HDMI Enable Disable p 134 Eye Fi Settings Eye Fi trans Enable Disable Connection info only appea...

Page 241: ...ye Correction Corrects red eyes in still images p 150 Trimming Trims portions of still images p 147 Resize Resizes and saves still images p 146 My Colors Adjusts colors in still images p 148 Scroll Display On Off p 126 Resume Last seen Last shot p 174 Transition Fade Scroll Slide Off p 132 Default setting Item Content Ref Page Print Displays printing screen When connected to a printer Select Image...

Page 242: ...ially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera To avoid condensation put the camera in an airtight resealable plastic bag an...

Page 243: ...izontal approx 270 degrees rotational Focus Control System Autofocus Single Continuous in Auto mode Continuous Servo AF Servo AE Manual Focus AF frame Face AiAF Center FlexiZone Tracking AF Metering System Evaluative Center weighted average Spot Exposure Compensation Still Images Exposure Shift Movies 2 stops in 1 3 stop increments ISO Speed Standard Output Sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index A...

Page 244: ... Normal Approx 2 0 shots sec In P mode Approx 4 2 shots sec In Low Light mode Number of Shots Approximate CIPA compliant Approx 370 shots Recording Media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card MultiMediaCard MMCplus card HC MMCplus card File Format Design rule for Camera File system DPOF Version 1 1 compliant Data Type Still Images Exif 2 3 JPEG RAW CR2 Canon Original Movies Movies MOV I...

Page 245: ...tBridge Power Source Battery Pack NB 7L AC Adapter Kit ACK DC50 Dimensions 112 1 x 76 2 x 48 3 mm 4 41 x 3 00 x 1 90 in CIPA compliant Weight CIPA compliant Approx 401 g 14 1 oz Including the battery and memory card Approx 351 g 12 4 oz camera body only Battery Pack NB 7L Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Voltage 7 4 V DC Capacity 1050 mAh Charging cycles Approx 300 times Operating temperature...

Page 246: ...4 94 oz Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC58K is required when mounted on PowerShot G12 Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC58K Sold Separately Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread Dimensions Diameter x Length 63 8 x 51 6 mm 2 51 x 2 03 in Weight Approx 30 g 1 06 oz Bracket BKT DC1 Sold Separately Dimensions 220 0 x 32 0 x 19 0 mm 8 66 x 1 26 x 0 75 in Weight Approx 90 g 3 2 oz All data is based on te...

Page 247: ...ting 86 Custom White Balance 85 D Date and Time J Date Time Date Time Adding to Image 60 Changing 20 Date Time Battery 20 Setting 19 World Clock 164 Default Settings 51 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Digital Tele Converter 59 Digital Zoom 58 Display Language 21 DPOF 154 155 Drive Mode 86 Dynamic Range Correction 107 E Editing i Contrast 149 My Colors 148 Red Eye Correction 150 Resizing Making Imag...

Page 248: ...196 K Kids Pets Shooting Mode 63 L Lamp 42 43 167 168 Landscape Shooting Mode 62 LCD Monitor J Screen Low Light Shooting Mode 61 M M Shooting Mode 106 Macro Focus Mode 77 Magnified Display 131 Manual Focus Focus Mode 98 Manual White Balance 85 Memory Cards 15 Available Shots 17 79 Formatting 22 52 Shooting Time 30 120 Menu Basic Operations 48 List 202 Metering Method 100 Miniature Effect Movie Mod...

Page 249: ... Slideshow 129 Smart Shuffle 131 Smile Shooting Mode 68 Snow Shooting Mode 64 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk 2 Installation 33 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 32 Sound Settings 49 Sports Shooting Mode 63 Stereo AV Cable 2 133 Stitch Assist Shooting Mode 116 Strap 2 13 Super Vivid Shooting Mode 64 T Tag Images as Favorites 142 Terminal 34 133 134 152 176 Tracki...

Page 250: ... permission of Canon is prohibited Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment The above items notwithstanding Canon accepts no liability for damages due to mistaken operation of the products ...

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