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Please start by reading the Precaution on the reverse side of this cover.

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Summary of Contents for Powershot Pro90 IS

Page 1: ...the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Camera User Guide Please start by reading the Precaution on the reverse side of this cover ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide CDI E010 000 0900CH21 3 2000 CANON INC PRINTED IN JAPAN ...

Page 2: ...t 2000 Canon Inc All rights reserved FCC Notice Digital Camera Model PC1003 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply w...

Page 3: ...g a CF Card 27 Attaching the Strap 29 Attaching the Lens Cap 29 Using the Semi Hard Case Optional 30 Basic Functions 31 Turning the Power On Off 31 Setting the Date Time 32 Switching between Shooting and Replaying 33 Using the LCD Monitor 34 Pressing the Shutter Button 36 Using the Image Stabilizer Function 37 Selecting Menus and Settings 38 Shooting Letting the Camera Select Settings 40 Auto Mode...

Page 4: ...ng the Flash Output Flash Exposure Compensation 70 Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock 71 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock 72 Switching between Metering Modes 73 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus 74 Manually Setting Image Characteristics 77 Resetting the File Number 78 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 79 Replaying 80 Viewing Images Singly Single Image Replay 80 Magnif...

Page 5: ...ens Hood Optional 110 Attaching a Lens Lens Hood 111 Downloading Images to a Computer 112 Downloading Directly from a CF Card 112 Using the Supplied Interface Cables 115 Appendices 121 Replacing the Button Battery 121 Camera Care and Maintenance 123 Troubleshooting 124 List of Error Message Codes 126 List of Messages 127 Specifications 129 Index 134 Canon Customer Support 137 Icon Conventions in t...

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

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

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

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

Page 10: ...he battery is charged approximately 90 when the orange indicator on the back panel stops flashing and changes to a steady orange After charging detach the compact power adapter s DC plug from the camera p 19 3 Install the CF card Open the CF card slot and insert a CF card p 27 4 Remove the lens cap Pinch it between your fingers to remove it 5 Turn the power on Turn the main dial lower dial to shoo...

Page 11: ...on all the way You will hear the sound of the shutter close when the shot is complete p 36 9 View the recorded image The recorded image will display for approximately 2 seconds Keep your finger on the shutter button or press the Set button while the image is displayed to continue to display the image after the shutter button is released p 42 To Immediately Delete the Displayed Image 1 Press the bu...

Page 12: ...C 200MC for Macintosh is required Shutter Button p 36 Remote Sensor p 107 Self Timer Lamp p 53 Microphone Built In Flash p 44 Red Eye Reduction Lamp p 44 Hot Shoe p 108 Mode Dial p 13 Main Dial p 13 Image Stabilizer Switch p 37 Manual Focus button p 74 Flash Button p 44 Speaker Terminal Cover Strap Eyelet p 29 DIGITAL Digital Terminal pp 118 119 A V OUT Audio Video Out Terminal p 105 DC IN Termina...

Page 13: ...Components Guide 11 Back View Strap Eyelet p 29 CF Card Slot Cover p 27 Battery Cover p 19 Tripod Socket Viewfinder pp 16 41 Diopter Adjustment Dial p 41 ...

Page 14: ...g Orange Charging battery the frequency of the flashes varies with the charging state Only appears when the compact power adapter is connected to the camera Jump Button p 83 Index Button p 82 Spot Metering Enlarge Button pp 73 81 Display Panel p 15 Continuous Self Timer Wireless Controller Button pp 53 54 107 Omni Selector Menu Button Set Button Indicator LCD Monitor pp 16 34 Display Button p 16 A...

Page 15: ...laying p 33 PC Connection pp 118 120 The PC connection mode is used to download and view images on a computer when the camera is connected via the interface cable Please read Using the Supplied Interface Cables p 115 for connection instructions The Software Starter Guide a separate manual describes how to download and view the images PC will show in the display panel when a connection to the compu...

Page 16: ...Image Zone Select a mode to match your subject type then let the camera select the settings Pan Focus p 46 Portrait p 46 Landscape p 47 Night Scene p 47 Black and White p 48 Stitch Assist p 49 Movie p 52 Creative Zone Set the exposure and or aperture settings for special effects Program AE p 59 Shutter Speed Priority AE p 60 Aperture Priority AE p 62 Manual Exposure p 64 ...

Page 17: ...FE Lock Shutter Speed Movie Shooting Time Aperture Setting Compression Resolution File Format Spot Metering Single Shot Continuous Mode Flash On Flash Off Red Eye Reduction Flash Exposure Compensation Self Timer Wireless Controller Manual Focus Battery Charge State Remaining Image Capacity Message Code Error Code White Balance Settings AEB Exposure Compensation Level AEB Level Flash Exposure Compe...

Page 18: ...itor Switching between Information Views Pressing the Display button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode each time the button is pressed Shooting The display mode switches between no information and information view each time the Display button is pressed The camera shake warning icon will appear at the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor in low light conditions while the camera is prepari...

Page 19: ...and MF indicator when manual focus is selected are displayed as in the example to the left Shutter Speed Aperture Setting MF Manual Focus Indicator Shooting Mode Flash Drive Mode Spot Metering White Balance Exposure Level AEB Mode Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Charging Complete AE Lock FE Lock Focused Metering Complete in Manual Focus Mode Image Stabilizer Camera Shake Warning Manual Focus Dig...

Page 20: ...speed and aperture setting are displayed as in the example to the left The following information may also appear with some image files Audio file is attached wav file An audio file other than a wav file or a file with an unrecognized format is attached A JPEG file not supported by Design rule for Camera File system standards File Number Image Number and Total Shooting Date Time Aperture Setting Sh...

Page 21: ...pack then close the battery cover Insert the battery pack until it locks into place 4 Attach the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet 5 Connect the DC plug of the compact power adapter to the camera s DC IN terminal The indicator on the back panel will flash orange while the battery pack is charging and change to steady orange when it is approximately 90 ch...

Page 22: ...r adapter with anything such as a tablecloth cushion or blanket when it is charging Heat will build up internally and possibly lead to fire Do not charge batteries other than Battery Pack BP 511 with the supplied equipment It could damage the camera The battery pack continues to discharge a small amount when left in the camera even with the power turned off This shortens the battery life Remove it...

Page 23: ...row while inserting the battery pack then close the battery cover Insert the battery pack until it locks into place 4 Close the battery cover To Remove the Battery Pack Twist the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and pull the battery pack out Terminals Battery Lock Charge the battery pack before using it the first time p 19 The flashing green indicator signals that the CF card is being wr...

Page 24: ...inish and the low battery icon appear very rapidly In these circumstances the performance can be improved by warming the battery pack in a pocket before use Test Conditions Shooting Room temperature 23 C 73 F alternating maximum wide angle and maximum telephoto shots at 20 second intervals with flash fired once every four shots and camera power turned off and on every eighth shot CF card used Repl...

Page 25: ...ter to the camera s DC IN terminal Always disconnect and unplug the compact power adapter after use Always turn the camera s power off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter Battery Pack BP 511 cannot be charged while the compact power adapter is being used to run the camera main dial is set to any position other than Off Do not use Compact Power Adapter CA 560 to power to an...

Page 26: ...te Lighter Socket as a Power Source 1 Attach the DC cable and car battery cable to the charge adapter 2 Connect the DC cable to the camera s DC IN terminal Confirm that the camera s main dial is turned to 3 With the engine running plug the car battery cable into the car s cigarette lighter socket Be sure to have the engine running when you unplug it too 4 Turn the camera on Always ensure that the ...

Page 27: ...rge adapter the first one to be installed will start charging The second battery pack will start charging after the first has been fully charged If two battery packs have been placed in the charge adapter before it is plugged into the cigarette lighter socket the one placed in the A side will charge first B side will start after A side is fully charged The red light will flash while a battery pack...

Page 28: ...il the engine is running again to plug it back into the cigarette lighter socket and resume charging Charging with the Compact Power Adapter Battery packs can also be charged in the charge adapter using a household power source by attaching Compact Power Adapter CA 560 in place of the car battery cable This allows you to use the camera while your other battery packs are charging Compact Power Adap...

Page 29: ...e displayed as if the movies were shot continuously A movie file however has a maximum length of approximately 30 seconds These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon Actual totals may vary according to the subject shooting conditions and shooting mode Superfine Fine and Normal indicate the relative compression ratio Large 1856 x 1392 pixels Medium 1024 x 768 pixels Smal...

Page 30: ...dly between temperature extremes may cause condensation to form in the card leading to potential malfunctions To avoid condensation formation place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new temperature If condensation forms on the CF card put it aside until the water droplets have evaporated completely Place the ...

Page 31: ...he camera eyelet Take the slack out of the strap above and below the fastener to prevent it from slipping Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items when suspending it from the strap Attaching the Lens Cap Pinch the lens cap between your fingers and fit it over the lens casing Always store the camera with the lens cap on ...

Page 32: ...et on the bottom of the camera 2 Fasten the snap on the bottom of the semi hard case to the corresponding snap on the case holder 3 Fasten the snap on the back of the semi hard case to the snap on the back of the case holder The pocket at the back of the semi hard case can conveniently be used to store CF cards the wireless controller or the lens cap The appearance and specifications of the option...

Page 33: ...nutes after a control is last accessed even if the power save function is turned off Replaying Mode powers down approximately 5 minutes after a control is last accessed PC Connection Mode displays a warning message on the computer screen approximately 5 minutes after a control is last accessed The camera will power down if no controls are used after 1 additional minute Please note that the camera ...

Page 34: ...r the date format may differ in some regions from that shown 5 Set the date and time Press the or arrow on the omni selector to move between fields Press the or arrow on the omni selector to set the values 6 Press the Set button After adjusting the settings press the Menu button to close the menu window If the Set Date Time menu appears when the camera is turned on it means that the date battery b...

Page 35: ...Basic Functions 33 Switching between Shooting and Replaying Shooting Turn the main dial to Replaying Open the LCD monitor and turn the main dial to ...

Page 36: ...ns or backward 90 degrees The LCD monitor will automatically turn off when it clicks shut against the camera body For protection always close the LCD monitor after use Be careful not to let the AV cable or interface cable touch the LCD monitor If the LCD monitor is difficult to see because of the surrounding light conditions you can adjust the LCD Brightness setting in the Set up menu or switch fr...

Page 37: ...or is automatically flipped and reversed so that it appears correctly from in front of the lens 2 Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera body Fold it until it clicks into place against the camera body If it is not fully closed the image will appear reversed and icons and messages will not display Icons and messages will appear and images will show properly not reversed when the LCD monitor i...

Page 38: ...en the shot is complete Do not move the camera until it sounds The indicator will flash green while the image is still recording onto the CF card Images are first saved into the camera s internal memory before being recorded onto the CF card allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the internal memory The beep and shutter sound can be set On Off ...

Page 39: ...th the Image Stabilizer Function On 1 Slide the image stabilizer switch to On The icon will show in the LCD monitor or viewfinder Image Stabilizer Icon The camera may not be able to completely eliminate the effects of camera shake when shooting at slow shutter speeds such as for night shots In these cases affix the camera to a tripod to shoot The camera may not be able to completely eliminate the ...

Page 40: ...er the Rec or Play menu Pressing the Jump button also switches between the menu tabs 3 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select a menu item The arrow selects the next item the arrow the previous one 4 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select setting contents The or arrow switches between settings Press the Set button for items followed by an ellipsis and then select a setting Pre...

Page 41: ... 1024 x 768 640 x 480 Superfine Fine Normal JPEG RAW 50 100 200 400 AUTO Off 2x 4x Off 2 sec 10 sec On Off 0 0 0 Erases images one by one Erases all images on the CF card Turns image protection on and off Rotates the image in the display Replays selected images as in a slide show Sets the print settings On Off Normal Bright Off 1 2 3 4 5 Off 1 2 3 4 5 On Off Sets the date and time Formats initiali...

Page 42: ... Start section p 9 The shutter speed and aperture settings are automatically determined and show in the display panel They also appear in the LCD monitor or viewfinder if it is on You can change the following settings Resolution Large Medium Small Compression Superfine Fine Normal Flash Red Eye Reduction Auto Auto Off Drive Method Single Self Timer Digital Zoom Off 2x 4x Review Off 2 sec 10 sec Fi...

Page 43: ...bject Use the diopter adjustment dial to adjust the viewfinder so that the information it displays is in focus For example the camera shake icon shows in the viewfinder when the image stabilizer function is on Turn the diopter adjustment dial until it appears sharply defined The approximate area metered by the autofocus is shown by the dotted line Diopter Adjustment Dial ...

Page 44: ... button halfway again to stop displaying it There is a shortcut for erasing the image while it is displayed p 9 Changing the Image Display Duration The display of the image in the LCD monitor or viewfinder after shooting can be set to Off or the duration changed to 10 seconds 1 In the Rec menu select Review See Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 2 Select a Review setting and press the Menu button W...

Page 45: ...to Wide Angle Twist the zoom ring toward to zoom in telephoto Twist the zoom ring toward to zoom out wide angle Digital Zoom An image already zoomed with the optical zoom lens can be further zoomed digitally by 2 or 4 times p 55 and shot The digital zoom combines the optical zoom with a digital teleconverter function The resolution is coarser than with pure optical magnification ...

Page 46: ...procedures are described in steps 6 8 in the Quick Start section p 9 To close the flash press it down with your fingers Built in Flash Settings The flash cannot be used with some shooting modes Auto Red eye reduction Auto Red eye reduction Flash on Flash on Flash off Auto Red eye reduction Auto Red eye reduction Flash on Flash on Flash off The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting ...

Page 47: ...closes and will be followed by the main flash The pre flash is used by the camera to obtain the subject s exposure data so that the main flash can be set to the optimal intensity for the shot About the Red Eye Reduction Function A subject s eyes can appear red in an image shot with a flash in dim lighting due to light reflecting back from the eye s blood vessels which is known as the red eye pheno...

Page 48: ...contrast sharpness and saturation settings cannot be adjusted in this mode Subjects can be shot from a range of 60 cm 23 6 in maximum wide angle to infinity in this mode Portrait Mode Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to fade 1 Turn the mode dial to The shooting procedures are the same as those described in steps 6 8 in the Quick Start section p 9 The AE lo...

Page 49: ...bjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene The people are illuminated with light from the flash while the background is captured at a slow shutter speed so that both appear correctly exposed 1 Turn the mode dial to The shooting procedures are the same as those described in steps 6 8 in the Quick Start section p 9 The AE lock FE lock metering method file format RAW and image adjus...

Page 50: ...th a nostalgic feel to them 1 Turn the mode dial to The shooting procedures are the same as those described in steps 6 8 in the Quick Start section p 9 The white balance AEB mode AE lock FE Lock metering method file format RAW and image adjustment ISO speed contrast sharpness and saturation settings cannot be adjusted in this mode ...

Page 51: ...nto a large image on the computer Please use the supplied PhotoStitch program to merge the images on a computer Framing a Subject PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them When composing shots try to include a distinctive item landmark etc in the overlapping portions Horizontal Vertical 2 x 2 ...

Page 52: ...ed up To Shoot a Distant Subject As shown below move the camera around its axis to take successive shots Shooting Images can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode 1 Turn the mode dial to Horizontal move left to right or vice versa Vertical move up and down or vice versa To Shoot a Close Subject Slide the camera move the camera parallel to the subject to take successive shots H...

Page 53: ...ximum of 26 images can be recorded either horizontally or vertically 6 Press the Set button after the last shot Sequence Sequence The digital zoom flash auto red eye reduction auto red eye reduction flash on continuous mode AEB mode AE lock FE Lock metering method file format RAW and image adjustment ISO speed contrast sharpness and saturation settings cannot be adjusted in this mode A TV cannot b...

Page 54: ...en the internal memory or CF card becomes full Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting The AE AF and zoom settings are set and locked to the settings of the first frame If the indicator flashes green after a shoot this indicates that the movie is being written to the CF card You cannot shoot until it stops flashing The digital zoom flash continuous mode AEB mode flash exposure compen...

Page 55: ...r viewfinder if it is on You can cancel the self timer by pressing the button until the icon disappears 2 Shoot the image When the shutter button is pressed all the way the self timer lamp flashes and activates the shutter approximately 10 seconds later The flashing gets faster 2 seconds before the shutter activates The shooting procedures are the same as those described in steps 6 8 in the Quick ...

Page 56: ...uality is set to Large Fine Release the shutter button to stop shooting This figure reflects standard shooting conditions established by Canon Actual figures may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions The shooting procedures are the same as those described in steps 6 8 in the Quick Start section p 9 This mode cannot be selected in the or shooting mode An externally mounted flash wil...

Page 57: ... procedures are the same as those described in steps 6 8 in the Quick Start section p 9 This mode cannot be selected in the and shooting modes or for the RAW file format The digital zoom combines the image captured by the optical zoom lens with a digital teleconverter function The more the image is zoomed the coarser it becomes Shortcut Hold the Set button and twist the zoom ring once toward the s...

Page 58: ...ing the Resolution and Compression Images can be shot at the following resolution and compression settings 1 Turn the mode dial to a shooting mode other than 2 In the Rec menu select Resolution or Compression See Selecting Menus and Settings p 38 3 Select a resolution or compression setting and press the Menu button The selected resolution and compression settings will show in the display panel 4 ...

Page 59: ...st image The resolution and compression settings are affected by the shooting mode selection according to the following The resolution and compression settings are saved when the camera is turned off 1856 x 1392 1024 x 768 640 x 480 RAW 1856 x 1392 Resolution Compression 837 KB 329 KB 156 KB 2147 KB 1502 KB 591 KB 273 KB 417 KB 174 KB 88 KB Settings change to those of the next mode Settings do not...

Page 60: ...approximately one quarter the size of an uncompressed RGB TIFF format file making it relatively compact With standard uncompressed file formats such as RGB TIFF images are processed in the camera and require further processing by retouching software to adjust the image parameters which reduces image quality With the RAW format however the original data can be used in special software to adjust the...

Page 61: ...the shutter speed and aperture settings blink in the display panel and show in red in the LCD monitor or viewfinder Use the following methods to shoot Use the flash Adjust the exposure using spot metering exposure compensation or flash exposure compensation Switch the shooting mode to Manual Differences and Similarities between the and Modes Both modes automatically select the shutter speed and ap...

Page 62: ...mode dial to The shutter speed will show in the display panel It will also appear in the LCD monitor or viewfinder if it is on 2 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select a speed 3 Shoot the image The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture settings do not blink in the display panel If the aperture value is flashing or shown in red the image is under or overexposed ...

Page 63: ...peed of 1 160 second For slower speeds quote marks indicate the decimal place so that 0 3 indicates 0 3 second and 2 indicates 2 seconds 1000 800 640 500 400 320 250 200 160 125 100 80 60 50 40 30 25 20 15 13 10 8 6 5 4 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 8 1 1 3 1 6 2 2 5 3 2 4 5 6 8 The display of shutter speeds from 1 4 to 1 1000 second differs between the display panel and LCD monitor or viewfinder 1 1000 sec 1...

Page 64: ...t into clear focus 1 Turn the mode dial to The aperture setting will show in the display panel It will also appear in the LCD monitor or viewfinder if it is on 2 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select a value 3 Shoot the image The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture settings do not blink in the display panel F2 8 and F3 2 cannot be selected when the focal len...

Page 65: ...arger the aperture value the smaller the lens aperture F2 8 F3 2 F3 5 F4 0 F4 5 F5 0 F5 6 F6 3 F7 1 F8 0 The display of aperture settings differs between the display panel and LCD monitor or viewfinder F8 0 F8 0 F2 8 F2 8 Aperture Value Display Panel LCD Monitor Viewfinder ...

Page 66: ...he mode dial to The shutter speed and aperture setting will show in the display panel They will also appear in the LCD monitor or viewfinder if it is on 2 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select a shutter speed 3 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select an aperture setting 4 Shoot the image The exposure compensation flash exposure compensation and AEB mode settings cannot be adj...

Page 67: ...ed in 1 3 steps in the range of 2EV to 2EV 3 Press the Set button You can also take the picture with the set exposure compensation value by pressing the shutter button instead To cancel the exposure compensation return the setting to 4 Shoot the image If you pressed the shutter button at Step 3 the exposure compensation bar will reappear after the shot allowing you to change the setting for the ne...

Page 68: ...ng the shutter button instead 4 Shoot the image If you pressed the shutter button at Step 3 the current white balance mode will reappear after the shot allowing you to change the setting for the next shot This setting cannot be adjusted in the and shooting modes In mode it can only be adjusted for the first image The selected shooting mode will determine whether or not the white balance setting is...

Page 69: ...or viewfinder if it is on 2 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select 3 Aim the camera at the white paper or cloth and press the button Aim the camera so that the white sheet or cloth completely fills the frame in the LCD monitor screen or viewfinder before pressing the button 4 Press the Set button You can also take the picture with the white balance set to the selected value by pressing ...

Page 70: ... setting Since a custom white balance setting cannot be set in mode pre set the white balance in another shooting mode first before selecting the mode If the flash fires when setting a custom white balance with the flash set to auto or red eye reduction auto use the flash when you go to shoot too The correct white balance cannot be obtained unless the flash is used consistently To ensure consisten...

Page 71: ...t is on 2 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to expand or contract the range The arrow expands the range the arrow contracts it 3 Press the Set button You can also take the picture with the set exposure compensation by pressing the shutter button instead To cancel the AEB setting reset it to 4 Shoot the image If you pressed the shutter button at Step 3 the icon and the exposure compensation b...

Page 72: ...the Set button You can also take the picture with the set flash exposure compensation by pressing the shutter button instead To cancel the setting reset it to 4 Shoot the image If you pressed the shutter button at Step 3 the icon and the flash exposure compensation bar will reappear after the shot allowing you to change the setting for the next shot This setting cannot be adjusted in the and shoot...

Page 73: ...monitor or viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway to set the focus 2 Press the button The exposure setting will lock AE Lock and the icon will appear in the display panel and LCD monitor or viewfinder Pressing any button other than the shutter button cancels the AE lock 3 Recompose the image and shoot This setting can only be selected in the or mode AE lock cannot be set when the built in...

Page 74: ...ng will lock FE Lock and the icon will appear in the display panel and LCD monitor or viewfinder The flash will fire a pre flash and lock the flash exposure to the required intensity to illuminate the subject Each time you press the button the flash exposure locks at the required intensity for that composition Pressing any button other than the shutter button cancels the FE lock 4 Recompose the im...

Page 75: ...e button again switches back to the center weighted averaging mode 2 Shoot the image Metering Frame This setting can only be selected in the or mode The average value from the entire image area is combined with the value measured at the center of the LCD monitor or viewfinder The area within the frame at the center of the LCD monitor or viewfinder is metered This is useful when the subject s surro...

Page 76: ... viewfinder at an object at a similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus The AE setting will also lock when you do this The exposure may occasionally be incorrect if the difference between the two items is too great Use method 2 or the AE lock procedure when this happens 3 Keep it pressed while you recompose and press the shutter button a...

Page 77: ...he omni selector The focus will lock and the icon will show in the display panel The icon and the MF indicator will appear in the LCD monitor or viewfinder Adjust the focus with the or arrow on the omni selector until the image appears focused in the LCD monitor or viewfinder Pressing the MF button a second time cancels the manual focus mode MF Indicator 5m 1m 0 5m 0 15m 16 ft 3m 9 8 ft 3 3 ft 1 6...

Page 78: ... Effects 2 Shoot the image When metering is complete a yellow shows in the LCD monitor or viewfinder This setting cannot be adjusted in the and shooting modes You can magnify an image afterward to check that it was shot in focus p 81 ...

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

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

Page 81: ...g Mode Spot Metering Manual Focus Large Resolution Medium Small Superfine Compression Fine Normal File Format JPEG RAW ISO Speed Digital Zoom 2x 4x Contrast Sharpness Saturation p 44 p 54 p 53 p 65 p 66 p 69 p 70 pp 71 72 p 73 p 74 p 56 p 56 p 58 p 77 p 55 p 77 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 Default setting Setting selection is possible Setting can only be selected for the first image Setting selection is not ...

Page 82: ...n the omni selector to move between images The arrow moves to the previous image and the arrow to the next Holding the button down moves more rapidly between images but the images will not appear as clearly Press the Display button to show the shooting data for the displayed image p 17 Press the button to quickly delete the displayed image p 9 You can change the language displayed on the LCD monit...

Page 83: ...ton The display cycles to the next magnification mode approximately 2 5 times approximately 5 times off each time the button is pressed Use the arrows on the omni selector to move the magnified area around the image Magnified approximately 2 5 times Approximate position Movie frames cannot be magnified with this function Magnified approximately 5 times Approximate position ...

Page 84: ...at once Index View 4 Press the arrows on the omni selector to change the image selection 5 Press the button The index view will close and display the selected image in single view Movie Frame Selected Image Pressing the arrow in this row displays the previous set of nine images Pressing the arrow in this row displays the next set of nine images Press the Display button to show the data for the dis...

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

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

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

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

Page 89: ...ll display again Press the Menu button again to close the menu Movie images play for the length of time that they were recorded regardless of the time set in the slide show settings The power save function is disabled while a slide show plays on the camera p 31 ...

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

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

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

Page 93: ...n the omni selector to select OK and press the Set button To continue erasing other images repeat steps 2 3 To cancel instead of erasing select Cancel and press the Set button 4 Press the Menu button The erase window will close Please note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file Images can be quickly deleted while they are displayed by pressing the bu...

Page 94: ...tings p 38 2 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select OK and press the Set button To cancel instead of erasing select Cancel and press the Set button Please note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file Protected images cannot be erased with the erase function p 90 ...

Page 95: ...or to select OK and press the Set button To cancel formatting instead select Cancel and press the Set button Please note that formatting initializing a CF card erases all data including protected images and other file types Please check the contents of a CF card before formatting it When a non Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning reformatting it may solve the problem CF cards formatted in another...

Page 96: ...have had print marks set by another DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by any set by your camera Print settings cannot be set for movie images or RAW images The output of some digital printers or photo lab services may not reflect the specified print settings Selecting Images for Printing There are two ways to select images Singly All images on a CF card the number of copies ...

Page 97: ...on to switch between single view and index view All the Images on a CF Card Press the button to switch to index view 3 images You can set one copy of each image to print by pressing the Set button pressing the or arrow on the omni selector to select Mark All and pressing the Set button again When the print type is set to Standard or Both the setting for the number of print copies can be changed fo...

Page 98: ... date A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card When Both is selected the number of copies can be set but applies to standard prints only Only one copy can be set to print with the Index setting Print settings can also be assigned to images with the supplied software programs on a computer ...

Page 99: ...e or File No 4 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select a setting Print Type Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select Standard Index or Both Date Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select On or Off Prints one image per page Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format Prints the images in both the standard and index formats Adds the date to the...

Page 100: ... omni selector to select On or Off 5 Press the Menu button The set up menu will close The Date and File No options cannot both be set to On when the print type is set to index The date prints as the date and time in the format specified in the Set Date Time menu p 32 ...

Page 101: ...moved at once The print type is reset to Standard and the date and file number options are set to Off 1 Display the Print Order menu 2 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select Reset and press the Set button 3 Press the or arrow on the omni selector to select OK and press the Set button ...

Page 102: ...p 77 p 55 Reference Page Sets the number of pixels used to record images to CF cards Large 1856 x 1392 pixels Medium 1024 x 768 pixels Small 640 x 480 pixels Sets the relative compression ratio used to record images to CF cards Superfine Fine Normal Sets the file format used to record images to CF cards JPEG RAW Sets the sensitivity at which images are recorded 50 100 200 400 AUTO Activates the di...

Page 103: ... the duration images display in the LCD monitor or viewfinder after the shutter button is released Off 2 sec 10 sec Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new CF cards are inserted On Off Adjusts the image contrast 0 Adjusts the image sharpness 0 Adjusts the image saturation 0 Item Menu Screen Settings Content ...

Page 104: ...be quickly deleted by pressing the button Erases all images from a CF card excluding protected images Protects images from accidental erasure Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display Plays images in an automated slide show Sets the images that will be printed on a DPOF compatible printer or at a photo lab service the number of copies and other parameters Item Menu Screen Settings ...

Page 105: ...shutter button is pressed all the way The beep does not sound while a movie is being shot Adjusts the sound volume when a movie is played Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a specified period of time elapses without something being pressed On Off Beep LCD Brightness Shutter Volume Shooting Playback Vol Replay Auto Power Down p 36 p 34 p 36 p 84 p 31 Reference Page Item ...

Page 106: ...d messages in the LCD monitor or viewfinder The menu may appear differently in some regions English English Deutsch Deutsch Français Français Español Nederlands Japanese Dansk or Suomi Italiano Norsk Svenska Español You can change the language during image replay by holding the Set button and pressing the Jump button Sets the video output signal standard NTSC PAL Item Menu Screen Settings Content ...

Page 107: ...ain dial to or The image will appear on the TV Shoot or replay images as usual No image will display in the LCD monitor or viewfinder when the camera is connected to a TV monitor The video output signal can be switched NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards p 104 Switch settings as required when you are travelling abroad The default setting will vary between regions NTSC Japan U S...

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

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

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

Page 111: ...n or continuous mode The Speedlite 380EX 420EX or 550EX may not fire at the correct intensity if used for bounced flash photography The AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography If the flash fires only one image gets recorded Please note that proprietary high voltage flashes with multi contacts or flash accessories made by other manufacturers may cause a camera malfunction A Canon Speedlite 48...

Page 112: ...he wide converter or close up lens directly at the sun or bright lights It could lead to the loss of eyesight Wide Converter WC DC58 This 58 mm diameter magnifying conversion lens is for taking wide angle shots The lens augments the focal distance of the camera body s lens by a factor of 0 8 An externally mounted flash may not automatically adjust its output when a wide converter lens is mounted o...

Page 113: ... flare Attaching a Lens Lens Hood 1 Attach a lens or lens hood by aligning it with the lens mounting thread and screwing it on in the direction of the arrow Wide Converter WC DC58 Installed Please note that images will not merge properly with the bundled PhotoStitch program on the computer when they are shot in mode with a wide converter or close up lens installed To protect the lens hold it with ...

Page 114: ...from the camera and place it in the PC card adapter optional 2 Place the PC card adapter into the computer s PC card slot or into a PC card reader Some computers or PC card readers require the power to be off when the PC card adapter is inserted into the PC card slot Since this requirement varies between models please consult the manual for your equipment CF Card Reader Example 1 Eject the CF card...

Page 115: ...r To view images shot in the JPEG format a software program handling JPEG files such as Photoshop is required To view images shot in the RAW format the supplied driver software is required Viewing Movies Downloaded to a Computer If you attempt to view a movie file AVI extension by double clicking it in the Windows Explorer you may cause the Windows Media Player to start which will interfere with t...

Page 116: ...XXX THM STA_XXXX JPG Images shot in Stitch Assist mode MVI_XXXX AVI Movie MVI_XXXX THM A folder created when DPOF settings are set Contains the files controlling the DPOF setting contents These files contain thumbnail images for the index display A number will appear in place of each X in the file names About File Names Do not open or delete files in folders other than XXXCANON Those files are req...

Page 117: ...ts The supplied interface cables can be used to connect the camera to a computer to download the images First install the supplied software and then connect to the computer using one of the methods below Please see the separate Software Starter Guide to learn how to install the software and download the images You are recommended to use a household power source when downloading images to a compute...

Page 118: ...terface Cable IFC 200MC is required PC Card Adapter CF Card Reader CF Card Reader or PC Card Slot p 112 Windows and Macintosh Computers If you have a CF card reader or a notebook PC with a PC card slot optional PC card adapter required or a PC card reader optional PC card adapter required you can connect directly to the CF card Serial Cable Connector Shapes Camera End Computer End Computer Serial ...

Page 119: ...computer A connection through a hub may not operate correctly Excluding USB mice and keyboards connecting other USB devices at the same as the camera may lead to malfunctions If this happens detach all the USB devices and then reconnect only the camera Do not connect two or more cameras to the same computer at once A camera malfunction may result Do not place a Windows computer into standby mode o...

Page 120: ...for the computer for the position of its USB ports 2 Turn the camera s main dial to Always press the PUSH button on the connector to detach the cable from the camera s Digital terminal Please consult the separate Software Starter Guide for the remaining downloading procedures USB Cable USB Port 1 Insert a fingernail in the terminal cover s notch to open it 2 Align the arrows to insert the cable in...

Page 121: ...optional to the computer s printer or modem port and the camera s Digital terminal Please consult the computer s manual for the position of the printer and modem ports If AppleTalk is set to use the printer or modem port open the Apple menu and select Chooser to set AppleTalk to Inactive Printer Port Modem Port Serial Cable Serial Port Serial Cable 1 Insert a fingernail in the terminal cover s not...

Page 122: ...he computer 4 Turn the camera s main dial to Always press the PUSH button on the connector to detach the cable from the camera s Digital terminal Please consult the separate Software Starter Guide for the remaining downloading procedures PUSH Button ...

Page 123: ...re earlier than its rated lifespan after the camera has been purchased Be particularly careful to keep the button batteries out of the reach of children Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could damage the stomach or intestinal wall 1 Turn the main dial to 2 Slide the CF card slot cover in the direction of the arrow and lift it to open 3...

Page 124: ... the recycling system of your country Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggoolen maar inleveren als KCA Negative Terminal 5 Place a fresh battery into the holder with the negative terminal facing up 6 Replace the holder in the camera and close the CF card slot cover ...

Page 125: ...hetic cleansers on the camera body or lens If dirt remains contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk see the back of this guide Viewfinder LCD monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt If necessary gently wipe the viewfinder and LCD monitor with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt Never rub or press forcefully on the LCD monitor These actions may...

Page 126: ...ely closed Confirm that the CF card slot cover is securely closed Fully charge the battery or use a household power source Wipe the terminals with a clean dry cloth Turn the main dial to Shooting Wait until the displays indicating that the flash is charged before pressing the shutter button Insert a new CF card If required download the images to a computer and erase them from the CF card to make s...

Page 127: ...3 9 in between the camera lens and subject at maximum wide angle and at least 1 m 3 3 ft at maximum telephoto Set the built in flash to on Use a high output externally mounted flash Set the exposure compensation to a positive setting Use the AE lock or spot metering function To use the built in flash shoot within 70 cm to 4 2 m 2 3 13 8 ft of the subject at the maximum wide angle and within 1 m to...

Page 128: ...code appears immediately after a shot there is a chance that the image was not recorded Check the image in replay mode Message Codes Replaying image Connected to computer in PC connection mode Adequate battery charge Low battery charge Charge the battery as soon as possible to use for any length of time Battery charge low camera will not operate Immediately recharge or replace the battery pack wit...

Page 129: ...ges you wish to retain onto a computer format the CF card p 93 Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data Change the battery pack Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera Replace it immediately with a charged battery pack or recharge it No image No images recorded on CF card Image too large You attempted to replay an image larger than 3200 x 2400 pixe...

Page 130: ...er etc Protected You attempted to erase a protected image Too many marks Too many images have been marked for printing or for inclusion in a slide show Cannot process any more Cannot mark image You attempted to set the print settings for a non JPEG file Cannot complete Couldn t save the print or slide show settings Cannot edit Slide show settings file is corrupted ...

Page 131: ...0 equivalent equivalent film speed In Auto mode camera automatically adjusts sensitivity in the range of ISO 50 to ISO 100 equivalent Light metering method Center weighted average metering or Spot metering Exposure control method Program AE Shutter priority AE Aperture priority AE or Manual exposure control AE lock is available Exposure compensation 2 0EV in 1 3 stop increments Auto Exposure Brack...

Page 132: ...at Still images JPEG or RAW Movies AVI Image data Motion JPEG Audio data WAVE monaural JPEG compression mode Superfine Fine or Normal Number of recording pixels Still images Large 1856 x 1392 pixels Medium 1024 x 768 pixels Small 640 x 480 pixels Movies 320 x 240 pixels 15 frames sec up to approx 30 sec per movie Playback modes Single Index 9 thumbnails Magnified approx 2 5x or 5x on LCD monitor o...

Page 133: ... voltage AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Rated output 9 5 V 2 7 A Operating temperatures 0 40º C 32 104º F Dimensions 57 x 28 x 104 mm 2 2 x 1 1 x 4 1 in camera body only Weight Approx 180 g 6 3 oz Wireless Controller WL DC100 Power supply Lithium button battery CR2025 Operating temperatures 0 40º C 32 104º F Dimensions 35 x 6 5 x 56 6 mm 1 4 x 0 3 x 2 2 in Weight Approx 10 g 0 4 oz CompactFlash Card Card s...

Page 134: ...rging the battery pack Nominal output DC 8 4 V 1 6 A Operating temperatures 0 40º C 32 104º F Dimensions 93 x 36 x 71 mm 3 7 x 1 4 x 2 8 in Weight Approx 140 g 5 0 oz Car Battery Cable CB 560 Supported vehicles Cigarette lighter socket powered by a negative ground DC 12 V or 24 V car battery Fuse 125 V 4 A Length Approx 1 8 m 6 0 ft Weight Approx 80 g 2 8 oz ...

Page 135: ...r diameter 58 mm standard filter thread Dimensions Approx ø 80 x 40 mm ø 3 1 x 1 6 in Weight Approx 157 g 5 5 oz Close up Lens 500D 58 mm Optional Focal length 500 mm Focusing range 34 50 cm 1 1 1 6 ft from tip of lens when attached to a PowerShot Pro90 IS Filter diameter 58 mm standard filter thread Dimensions Approx ø 60 x 10 5 mm ø 2 4 x 0 4 in Weight Approx 60 g 2 1 oz Lens Hood LH DC58 Option...

Page 136: ...e 10 Compression 56 100 Computer 112 Downloading 112 113 Interfaces 115 116 System Requirements 115 Continuous Mode 54 Contrast 77 101 Creative Zone 14 D Date Time 32 Date Battery 121 DC Cable 23 DC IN Terminal 10 19 Digital Print Order Format DPOF Settings 94 102 Digital Terminal 10 118 119 120 Digital Zoom 55 100 Diopter Adjustment Lever 11 41 Display Modes 16 Detailed 16 Simple 16 Display Panel...

Page 137: ...Image Characteristics 77 Shooting Mode 64 Menu List of Options 100 Play 39 Rec 39 Selecting Menus and Settings 38 Set up 39 Message Codes 126 Metering Center Weighted Averaging 73 Spot 73 Mode Dial 14 Movie 52 Shooting 52 Replaying 84 N Night Scene Mode 47 P Pan Focus 46 PC Connection Mode 13 Play 80 Portrait Mode 46 Program AE 59 Protect 90 102 Print Settings 94 Selecting Images 94 Print Style 97...

Page 138: ...ingle Image Replay 80 Slide Show 86 102 Play Time 89 Repeat 89 Selecting Images 88 Starting 86 Speaker 10 Specifications 129 130 131 132 133 Spot Metering 73 Stitch Assist Mode 49 Framing Subjects 49 Shooting 50 Strap 29 T Telephoto 43 Troubleshooting 124 U USB Port 117 118 V Video System 104 Viewfinder LCD Monitor 12 16 34 Volume Replay 103 Shooting 103 W WAV Files 18 White Balance 66 Wide Angle ...

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