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6.   Shooting-Advanced Functions

Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone)

You can freely select camera settings such as 
the shutter speed and aperture value to suit 
your shooting purposes.

After settings are made, shooting procedures are the 
same as for the 

 mode (p. 30).

How to Use the Mode Dial

1

Check that the camera is in Shooting 
mode.

The power/mode indicator lights orange.

Shooting Mode Dial

2

2

Turn the shooting 
mode dial, select 
the function you 
wish to use and 
shoot the image.

z

The camera operates in the following ways 
according to the selected function:

z

The shutter speed and aperture value will show 
on the LCD monitor. The correct exposure has 
been set if the shutter speed and aperture value 
show in white on the LCD monitor.

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed 
and aperture value.

The user selects a shutter speed using the 

W

 or 

X

 arrow.

The user selects an aperture value using the 

W

 or 

X

 arrow.

The user selects the shutter speed using the 

W

 or 

X

 arrow and the aperture value using the 

S

 or 

T

 arrow.

Shutter 
Speed

Aperture 
value

Summary of Contents for Powershot S70

Page 1: ...XXXXX 2004 CANON INC PRINTED IN JAPAN zPlease read the Read This First section p 4 zPlease also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide Camera User Guide ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ademarks of Canon Inc z CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation z iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc z Macintosh PowerBook Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the United States and other countries z Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States an...

Page 3: ...er Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing This Guide About this Camera User Guide Symbols Used This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures Icons under title bars show the operations mode As in the example below the mode dial should be set to or This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera s operation Using the Flash S...

Page 4: ...n Images 45 Read This First Chapter 1 Preparing the Camera Chapter 2 Shooting The Basics Chapter 3 Playback The Basics Erasing Images Individually 46 Erasing All Images 47 Using the Shooting Mode Dial Image Zone 48 Portrait Landscape Night Scene Fast Shutter Slow Shutter Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist 50 Macro Mode 52 Using the Self timer 53 Digital Zoom 54 Continuous Shooting 56 Changing...

Page 5: ...e Show 104 Protecting Images 108 Setting the Power Saving Function 109 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 111 Resetting the File Numbers 112 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings 113 Chapter 7 Playback Advanced Functions Chapter 8 Camera Settings Downloading Images to a Computer 117 Computer System Requirements 118 Viewing Images on a TV Set 125 About Printing 127 Print Settings DPOF Print Setti...

Page 6: ...anon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances exhibitions or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image w...

Page 7: ... using it with a TV monitor p 69 Language Setting Please see page 26 to change the language setting When you first purchase the camera place a charged battery pack in it or use the AC adapter kit sold separately for at least 4 hours to charge the date time battery It will charge even when the camera power is turned off zIf the Date Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on it means that...

Page 8: ...upport Help Desk zStop 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 battery and unplug the power cord from the power outlet Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk zStop o...

Page 9: ...d mouth or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery If the eyes or mouth contact these substances immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance zAvoid dropping or subjecting the Battery to severe impacts that could damage the casings It could lead to leakage and injury zDo not short circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects such as key holders It c...

Page 10: ...othing when shooting The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise In addition do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession Either action could result in burns zDo not operate the flash with dirt dust or other items stuck to its lens The resulting heat build up could damage the flash zEnsure that the battery charger or compact power adapter is plugged ...

Page 11: ...adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation Continued use may damage the equipment Remove the CF card battery or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use Extended Storage When not using the camera for extend...

Page 12: ... p 32 Red eye Reduction Lamp p 39 Attaching the Wrist Strap Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items when suspending it from the strap Optical Viewfinder Window Lens Lens Cover CF Card Slot Battery Cover p 15 Tripod Socket Wrist Strap Mount DC Coupler Cable Cover p 149 Microphone Remote Sensor ...

Page 13: ...era zPictBridge Compliant Non Canon Printers Interface Cable IFC 400PCU supplied with the camera Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct print compatible printer information The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the Print Share button p 12 zPrinting See the Direct Print User Guide separate from this guide zDownlo...

Page 14: ...g Microphone Button p 78 103 Macro JUMP Button p 45 52 DISPLAY Button p 27 Playback Button p 22 Zoom Button Shooting Wide Angle Telephoto p 30 54 Playback Zoom out Zoom in p 43 44 Shutter Button p 31 Speaker DIGITAL Terminal p 120 A V OUT Audio Video Out Terminal p 125 Terminal Cover Print Share Button p 122 The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches durin...

Page 15: ...priority AE Manual Exposure Custom The indicator lights or blinks when the shutter button is pressed or the following operations are underway zPower Mode Indicator Orange Shooting mode Green Playback mode Printer connection Yellow Computer connection zUpper Indicator Green Ready to record Blinking Green Recording to CF card Reading CF card Erasing from CF card Transmitting data during a computer c...

Page 16: ...dicator blinks green the camera is writing reading erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card Do not perform the following or image data may be lost or corrupted Do not shake the camera Do not turn off the power or open the CF card slot battery cover zTo protect the battery pack and prevent a deterioration of its performance do not continuously charge it for more than 24 hours aAlign the...

Page 17: ... the charge is complete zAfter charging promptly unplug the battery charger and remove the battery aBe sure that the camera power is off p 21 Slide the CF card slot battery cover in the direction of the arrow and open the cover bHold back the battery lock in the direction of the arrow with the corner of the battery pack then insert the battery pack into the compartment until it is locked zTo remov...

Page 18: ...to bring a fully discharged battery pack to full charge based on Canon s testing standard Charge it within a temperature range of 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F You may hear a noise during charging This is not a malfunction zPlease note that CF cards formatted with other manufacturers cameras or a computer or formatted or edited with application programs may slow down writing to the CF card or prevent the ...

Page 19: ...nals Fig A as this can damage the battery pack To carry the battery pack or store it during periods of disuse always replace the terminal cover Fig B When using Battery Pack NB 2LH you can distinguish between a discharged battery pack and fully charged battery pack by changing the direction of the battery cover Fig C and D Recharge the battery fully before using it again zEven charged battery pack...

Page 20: ...ssages indicate the battery status on the LCD monitor See Battery Performance p 156 CF Card Handling Precautions zCF cards are high precision electronic devices Do not bend force or subject them to shocks or vibration zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card zMoving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes may cause condensation to form in the card leading to potential malfunctions ...

Page 21: ...odrive especially while recording or playing back Please note that formatting initializing a CF card erases all data including protected images and other file types Please check the contents of the CF card before formatting it If the camera does not work properly the inserted CF card may be malfunctioning Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem When a non Canon brand CF card is malfunctioni...

Page 22: ...t using the S or T arrow on the omni selector then press the SET button b c aSelect OK using the W or X arrow on the omni selector then press the SET button The upper indicator blinks green and formatting starts Wait until the indicator goes off zTo cancel instead of formatting select Cancel and press the SET button bPress the MENU button a b Indicator ...

Page 23: ...e the Direct Print User Guide For computer connection mode see the Software Starter Guide You will hear a start up sound and see the start up image when the power comes on p 113 The start up image does not appear when the LCD monitor is off in Shooting mode or the A V OUT terminal is connected to a TV Turning on the camera without the start up sound and image Press and hold the button then turn on...

Page 24: ...ch between Shooting mode and Playback mode This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or deleting an image immediately after it is shot Shooting Mode Playback Mode Press the Playback button p 42 zThe camera switches to Playback mode but the lens does not retract the lens will retract if you close the lens cover Playback Mode Shooting Mode Open the lens cover When the lens cover...

Page 25: ...ing between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Open the lens cover Power Off Shooting Mode Playback Mode Press the Playback button Open Close the lens cover Press the Playback button Press the shutter button halfway Close the lens cover ...

Page 26: ... other camera settings This battery recharges when the main battery pack is inserted into the camera When you first purchase the camera place a charged battery pack in it or use the AC Adapter Kit ACK700 sold separately for at least 4 hours to charge the date time battery It will charge even when the camera power is set to Off If the Set Date Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on it...

Page 27: ... the omni selector then press the SET button a aSet the date and time and press the SET button zSelect the item you wish to set using W or X and set its value using the S or T arrow on the omni selector zThe date can be set up to the year 2030 bPress the MENU button a b ...

Page 28: ...ange the language by holding the SET button while you press the JUMP button This function cannot be used during movie playback or during a printer connection b aSelect Language using the S or T arrow on the omni selector then press the SET button bSelect a language using the S T W or X arrow on the omni selector then press the SET button cPress the MENU button a b c b a e g PowerShot S70 ...

Page 29: ...ocusing Difficulty The AF frame does not appear when it is set to Auto MF Indicator Still images Shots Remaining Movies seconds Remaining Movie Time Elapsed Time Aperture Value Shutter Speed Playback Mode Detailed Display Single Image Playback p 42 Index Playback p 44 No Information Histogram p 162 The combined optical zoom and digital zoom factor displays AF Frame Spot Metering Frame Standard Dis...

Page 30: ...Flash p 38 Red eye Reduction p 39 Flash Exposure Compensation 3 p 92 2 2 1 Movie appears even in No Information display mode 2 Custom does not appear Flash Output p 92 Compression p 35 Resolution Still images p 35 Resolution Movies p 36 RAW p 57 Digital Zoom 5 PowerShot S70 3 6x4 3x5 4x6 9x8 6x11x15x PowerShot S60 3 6x4 6x5 8x7 3x9 1x11x15x p 54 Zoom Indicator p 30 Low Battery p 18 Macro p 52 Auto...

Page 31: ...e camera is preparing to shoot When this icon appears use one of the following shooting methods Set the flash to On or Auto Fix the camera to a tripod An audio file other than a wave file or a file with an unrecognized format is attached JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards File with unrecognized format Please note that image information recorded by ...

Page 32: ...s the button or press the shutter button halfway to switch to the Shooting mode cIf the LCD monitor is not displaying press the DISPLAY button to turn it on b a c aAim the camera at the subject bUse the zoom to achieve the desired composition in the LCD monitor or viewfinder zPress the zoom button s or to display the zoom indicator Pressing magnifies the subject telephoto Pressing decreases the si...

Page 33: ... will sound when the camera has finished focusing and the AF frame on the monitor appears green zThe AF frame will light yellow and the beep will sound one time if the subject is difficult to focus on When the AF frame is set to Auto it will not appear zThe shutter speed and aperture value are automatically determined and show on the LCD monitor The exposure compensation p 80 and focus are also au...

Page 34: ...onditions The AF assist beam can be turned off p 67 For example if animals are your subject turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them However please keep in mind the following facts Turning the AF assist beam off may make it more difficult for the camera to focus in a dark place The red eye reduction lamp may emit when you press the shutter button halfway even if the AF a...

Page 35: ...he AF frame to the desired position to shoot an image please use the LCD monitor See Selecting an AF Frame p 76 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting After a photo is taken the image displays for two seconds you can change this setting There are two ways to display the image for longer zKeeping the shutter button pressed zPressing the SET button while the image is displayed Press the shutter but...

Page 36: ...for the time selected even if the shutter button is released cPress the MENU button zAnother picture can be taken by pressing the shutter button even while an image is displayed Changing the Recording Format Right after Shooting By following the below instructions you can save images shot in the JPEG format in the RAW format p 161 right after shooting You can easily process images saved in the RAW...

Page 37: ...n still images To record the CCD output without compression select the RAW file format p 57 Still Images PowerShot S70 Paper sizes vary according to region Shooting Mode Dial Resolution Purpose Display Pixels L Large 3072 x 2304 High Low zPrint A4 size 210 x 297 mm 8 3 x 11 7 in or larger prints zPrint letter size 216 x 279 mm 8 5 x 11 in or larger prints M1 Medium 1 2592 x 1944 M2 Medium 2 2048 x...

Page 38: ...prints zPrint L size 119 x 89 mm 4 7 x 3 5 in prints S Small 640 x 480 zSend images as e mail attachments zShoot more images Compression Purpose Superfine High Quality Normal Shoot higher quality images Fine Shoot normal quality images Normal Shoot more images Movies aPress the FUNC button bSelect 3072 x 2304 or 2592 x 1944 using the S or T arrow on the omni selector The current setting is display...

Page 39: ...mpression you wish to set using the W or X arrow on the omni selector z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button This screen will appear again once the image is shot zSee Image File Sizes Estimated p 159 zTypes of CF cards and number of shots remaining p 157 bPress the FUNC button and shoot the image b a ...

Page 40: ...s required by the lighting level Flash on with red eye reduction The red eye reduction lamp and the flash always fire Flash on The flash always fires Flash off The flash does not fire aPress the button to switch between flash modes and shoot the image The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor zYou can switch between settings by pressing the button The flash setting may not switch with cer...

Page 41: ...ress the MENU button z appears on the LCD monitor if it is set to Information View display zWhen shooting with the red eye reduction function the subjects must look right at the red eye reduction lamp for this mode to be effective Try asking them to look directly at the lamp Even better results can be obtained by shooting with the lens set to a wide angle increasing the lighting in indoor settings...

Page 42: ...ually set adjustments When Flash Adjust is set to Auto the flash fires twice A pre flash will fire and will be followed by the main flash The pre flash is used by the camera to obtain the subject s exposure data so that the main flash can be set to the optimal intensity for the shot The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1 250 second The camera automatically resets the shutter spee...

Page 43: ...times will vary according to usage and the battery charge The flash exposure and the flash output can be changed p 92 When shooting with Slow Synchro set to On camera shake may become a factor We recommend the use of a tripod The flash setting is saved when the camera is turned off in the and shooting modes ...

Page 44: ...and X to move to the next Holding W or X moves more rapidly between images but the images will not appear as clearly zYou can also switch images by pressing the JUMP button p 45 zPress the DISPLAY button to show the data for the displayed image p 27 zPress the button to quickly delete the displayed image p 46 a b You may not be able to play back images that have been shot with another camera or ed...

Page 45: ...n press the zoom button s b a Approximate position Approximate position Magnified approximately 5 times Magnified approximately 10 times Each time this is pressed the magnification will change as follows approx 2 5x J approx 5x J approx 10x zYou can move around the magnified image using the W X S or T arrow on the omni selector zMovie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified zYou can m...

Page 46: ...the image selection using the W X S or T arrow on the omni selector zPress the DISPLAY button to show the data for the displayed image p 27 bPress the button zIndex playback cancels and the display reverts to single image playback zYou can cancel index playback by pressing the button b a Pressing the T arrow in this row displays the next set of nine images Pressing the S arrow in this row displays...

Page 47: ...ays the jump bar bChange the image selection using the W or X arrow on the omni selector c a Jump Bar b zSingle Image Playback The 10th image ahead or behind is displayed zIndex Playback The previous or next 9 images are displayed cPress the JUMP button The jump bar disappears and the camera reverts to single image playback or index playback zPressing the zoom button s while in index playback also...

Page 48: ...e using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the button Please note that erased images cannot be recovered Exercise caution before erasing a file b c a b cSelect Erase using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button zTo cancel instead of erasing select Cancel zProtected images cannot be erased with the erase function p 108 ...

Page 49: ...sing the S or T arrow on the omni selector then press the SET button cSelect OK using the W or X arrow on the omni selector then press the SET button zTo cancel instead of erasing select Cancel The Erase all function erases all the image data recorded on the CF card Protected images cannot be erased with the erase function p 108 You should format the CF card when you want to erase not only image d...

Page 50: ... or night scene The subjects are illuminated with light from the flash while the backdrop is captured at a slow shutter speed so that both appear correctly exposed Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects Use this mode to shoot moving objects to make them appear blurred such as river rapids Stitch Assist p 50 Use this mode when taking shots that you want to combine into a panorama Settings fitti...

Page 51: ...ckground by making sure the upper half of your subject fills the entire LCD monitor or viewfinder You can enhance the blurring effect of the background even more by setting the lens to its telephoto end setting The camera shake warning icon may appear on the LCD monitor since slower shutter speeds are frequently used in this mode If this happens affix the camera to a tripod The shutter speed slows...

Page 52: ...mposing shots try to include a distinctive item landmark etc in the overlapping portions Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50 of the adjoining image Try to keep the vertical misalignment to within 10 of the image height Do not include moving items in the overlap Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close subjects Objects may appear warped or doubled up Make the brig...

Page 53: ...cked in and cannot be changed for subsequent shots A TV cannot be used as the monitor for shooting in this mode Horizontally left to right Horizontally right to left Vertically bottom to top Vertically top to bottom Clockwise starting at the top left aTurn the shooting mode dial to The LCD monitor will turn on bSelect the shooting sequence using the W or X arrow on the omni selector then press the...

Page 54: ...nce Macro Mode Use the macro mode to shoot close ups of subjects in the range of 4 to 44 cm 1 6 in to 1 4 ft at wide angle end and 30 to 44 cm 1 0 ft to 1 4 ft at telephoto end Always use the LCD monitor to compose images in macro mode Shooting with the viewfinder is possible though the parallax phenomenon may cause images composed with the optical viewfinder to be off center p 32 When the lens is...

Page 55: ...or on bPress the button zThe icon appears on the LCD monitor zPress the button again to cancel the macro mode b a Using the Self timer aPress the FUNC button bSelect Drive mode using the S or T arrow on the omni selector The current setting is displayed Shooting Mode Dial a c b c ...

Page 56: ...inks fast from the beginning The shutter activates in two seconds zYou can change the self timer sound by changing the setting in Selftimer Sound in the My Camera menu p 70 See Photo Tips and Information p 161 Digital Zoom With the combined optical and digital zoom functions images can be zoomed as follows PowerShot S70 4 3x 5 4x 6 9x 8 6x 11x and 15x PowerShot S60 4 6x 5 8x 7 3x 9 1x 11x and 15x ...

Page 57: ...al to any Shooting mode except for or bPress the MENU button to display the Rec menu cSelect Digital Zoom using the S or T arrow select On using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the MENU button d c b dPress the zoom button s and shoot the image ...

Page 58: ...arge time Shooting Mode Dial Standard Continuous Shooting Use this mode to view the images as you shoot continuously The shutter interval is longer in this mode than in mode High Speed Continuous Shooting Use this mode to shoot continuously with a short shutter interval You cannot check images while shooting continuously aPress the FUNC button bSelect Drive mode using the S or T arrow on the omni ...

Page 59: ...gs a b Changing the File Format The recording file format can be switched to the RAW format before shooting the image When shooting in the RAW format you can obtain images of the same high quality as those in uncompressed files If the RAW format is selected when the compression is set to Normal the resolution for each image will be fixed at 3072 x 2304 PowerShot S70 or 2592 x 1944 PowerShot S60 Se...

Page 60: ...sing the shutter button The resolution screen will appear again once the image is shot dPress the FUNC button a d b c e g PowerShot S70 Movie Mode aTurn the shooting mode dial to The maximum recording time in seconds appears bPress the shutter button all the way zDuring the shooting a red circle appears in the upper right of the LCD monitor zThe maximum length of individual movie clips is 30 secon...

Page 61: ...ting the movie will be recorded correctly on the CF card Recording time will display properly if you format the CF card in this camera excluding slow recording CF cards See page 174 for settings that can be changed in this mode See page 35 for resolution information Sound is recorded monaurally There is no shutter sound in Movie mode QuickTime 3 0 or higher is required to play back movie files AVI...

Page 62: ...t be edited p 108 zIt may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie If the battery pack runs out of charge partway through edited movie clips cannot be saved When editing movies use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adapter Kit ACK700 sold separately aPress the button bSelect a movie using the W or X arrow on the omni selector then press the SET button a This mark appears on movie ...

Page 63: ...ack Panel a Playback Operations ST Adjusts the volume during playback SET Pauses playback Press again to resume playback When Playback Ends The last frame remains displayed when playback ends SET Displays the movie playback panel Press again to play back the movie again from the first frame zYou may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficie...

Page 64: ... X arrow cSelect using the S or T arrow and press the SET button The temporarily edited movie will start playing zThe movie will stop if you press the SET button while it is playing dSelect using the S or T arrow and press the SET button zWhen is selected the edited movie is not saved and the camera reverts to the screen in Step eSelect Overwrite or New File using the W or X arrow and press the SE...

Page 65: ...o select a function item Press the W or X arrow to select setting contents Press the FUNC button Shoot the image Select a function item using S or T Select setting contents using W or X Exposure Compensation 0 p 80 White Balance p 81 ISO Speed p 84 Bracket p 86 Flash Adjust 0 p 92 Flash Output p 92 Resolution L p 35 Compression p 35 Resolution for Movie p 36 items in parentheses show default setti...

Page 66: ...t setting contents Depending on the function press the SET button after making a selection Press the MENU button Selecting Settings by Pressing the MENU Button Rec Menu Play Menu Set up Menu My Camera Menu In Shooting mode the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway If in the Playback mode you press the shutter button halfway while the lens cover is open the menu will close and t...

Page 67: ...6 Shooting Advanced Functions 65 Rec Menu Play Menu Set up Menu My Camera Menu p 113 ...

Page 68: ...d curtain p 93 Slow Synchro Sets whether or not the flash will fire with a slow shutter speed On Off p 39 Flash Adjust Sets whether or not the flash is adjusted automatically Auto Manual p 92 Red eye Sets whether or not the red eye reduction lamp fires when the flash fires On Off p 39 Wireless Delay Sets the duration before the self timer releases the shutter once the remote control shutter button...

Page 69: ...he LCD monitor after the shutter button is released Off 2 sec to 10 sec p 34 Menu Item Setting content Reference Page RAW JPEG Rec It is possible to select the resolution for JPEG thumbnails contained within RAW format image files This is useful when displaying enlarged RAW format images with the camera or when checking either the focus or for camera shake Setting the camera to L enables the focus...

Page 70: ... Reference Page Mute Set to On to mute the start up sound operation sound selftimer sound and shutter sound all at once zIf you set Mute to On no sound will be heard even when any sound item in the My Camera menu is set to or On zNote that the error warning signal beeps even when the Mute setting is On On Off Volume Adjusts the volume of camera operations aStart up Vol Adjusts the Start up Sound v...

Page 71: ...ith the camera held vertically are automatically rotated in the display On Off p 111 Menu Item Setting content Reference Page Distance Units Sets the format of the displayed distance units of the MF indicator m cm or ft in p 98 Language Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor PowerShot S70 English Deutsch German Français French Nederlands Dutch Dansk Danish Suomi Finnis...

Page 72: ...lects a common theme for each My Camera settings item p 113 Start up Image Sets the start up image when you turn on the camera p 113 Start up Sound Sets the start up sound when you turn on the camera p 113 Operation Sound Sets the sound when the omni selector or any button other than the shutter button is operated p 113 Selftimer Sound Sets the sound informing you that the photo will be taken in 2...

Page 73: ...setting starts 3 2 3 1 zThe normal screen resumes when resetting is complete zTo cancel resetting select Cancel instead of OK When the camera is in Shooting mode and the mode dial is set to only the mode settings will revert to default In other cases the settings will not revert to default zThe following settings cannot be reset to default The Date Time Language and Video System options in the Set...

Page 74: ...elect the function you wish to use and shoot the image zThe camera operates in the following ways according to the selected function zThe shutter speed and aperture value will show on the LCD monitor The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture value show in white on the LCD monitor The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value The user selects a shutter...

Page 75: ... the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene zIf a correct exposure cannot be obtained use the following methods to solve the problem Use the flash Change the ISO speed setting Change the light metering mode Differences between the and Modes The following settings can be adjusted in mode but not in mode Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed in the s...

Page 76: ... End 1 f 2 8 f 3 5 to 1 1250 f 4 0 f 8 0 to 1 2000 Telephoto End 2 f 5 3 f 7 1 to 1 1250 f 8 0 to 1 2000 1 Maximum wide angle 2 Maximum telephoto Shutter Speed Display The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter speed in seconds 1 160 indicates 1 160 second Also quote marks indicate the decimal place so that 0 3 indicates 0 3 second and 2 indicates 2 seconds See About the Safety Shift p 75...

Page 77: ... other images where it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically f 2 8 f 3 2 f 3 5 f 4 0 f 4 5 f 5 0 f 5 3 f 5 6 f 6 3 f 7 1 f 8 0 zThe brightness of the LCD monitor matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value If the flash is set to Flash on with red eye reduction or Flash on the LCD Monitor will always appear bright zWhen you press the shutter button halfway the difference ...

Page 78: ... frame in the following way z For selecting AiAF auto selection or a center point AF frame see below z See Setting an AF Frame Manually p 77 You can set the AF frame to Auto Selection AiAF or to center point When Auto Selection AiAF is selected the camera automatically selects an AF frame from 9 points to focus according to the shooting conditions With the digital zoom the center point AF frame is...

Page 79: ...pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the button e g Auto Selection e g Center point Setting an AF Frame Manually You can move the AF frame manually to the desired position This is convenient for focusing accurately on your chosen subject to obtain the composition you desire 1 Press the button The AF frame appears in green on the LCD monitor 2 Move the AF frame to the position you wish t...

Page 80: ... and Information p 161 Switching between Light Metering Modes Evaluative metering is the default light metering mode This can be switched to another metering mode Shooting Mode Dial Evaluative Light Metering The camera divides images into several zones for light metering The camera evaluates the complex lighting conditions such as the position of the subject the brightness the background the direc...

Page 81: ...Evaluative Light Metering or Center Weighted Averaging shoot the image 3 2 3 1 Evaluative Spot AE Point Center Weighted Averaging 2 In the Rec menu select Spot AE Point zSee Selecting Menus and Settings p 63 3 Select Center or AF Point using the W or X arrow then press the MENU button zWhen Spot AE point is set to Center the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor and when Spo...

Page 82: ... using the S or T arrow and set the exposure using the W or X arrow Shooting Mode Dial 2 1 3 The current setting is displayed zThe settings can be adjusted in 1 3 stops in the range of 2 stops to 2 stops zYou can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button This screen will appear again once the image is shot 3 Press the FUNC button zTo cancel the exposure compensa...

Page 83: ...ecording under warm white color white or warm white 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Fluorescent H For recording under daylight fluorescent or daylight fluorescent type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting Flash For flash photography 1 Press the FUNC button 2 Select Auto using the S or T arrow and select the desired setting using the W or X arrow The current setting is displayed Underwater Appropria...

Page 84: ...hite paper or cloth or a photo quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color Especially in the following cases as the white balance may not be correctly adjusted in Auto use Custom to adjust the white balance zShooting at close distances macro zShooting subjects of monotone color such as sky sea or forest The white balance cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set ...

Page 85: ...obtained when the exposure is incorrect image is completely black or white The zoom is positioned to the telephoto end setting Set the digital zoom to Off A mode other than is selected In mode white balance data cannot be read The ISO speed is set to the same setting to shoot the image The flash is set to Flash On or Flash Off Use the same flash setting as the one that will be used for shooting wh...

Page 86: ...SO Speed using the S or T arrow and select the desired setting using the W or X arrow The current setting is displayed zYou can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily 3 Press the FUNC button See Photo Tips and Information p 161 zHigher ISO speeds increase the image noise To take...

Page 87: ...ues Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines Sepia Records in sepia tones B W Records in black and white Custom Effect You can freely set the contrast sharpness and color saturation 1 Press the FUNC button 2 Select Effect Off using the S or T arrow and select the desired setting using the W or X arrow The current setting is displayed When is selected zA screen allowing you to set the...

Page 88: ...the color depth zSelect from Weak 0 Neutral and Strong 3 Press the FUNC button The white balance cannot be set when Sepia or B W mode is selected Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB Mode In this mode the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once You can adjust AEB settings in 1 3 stops within the range of 2 stops to 2 stops of...

Page 89: ...e shot allowing you to change the settings easily 4 Press the FUNC button zSelect BKT Off in Step 3 to cancel the AEB mode The AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography If the flash fires only one image gets recorded Focus Bracketing Focus BKT Mode You can shoot three images while the focus changes automatically when shooting with the manual focus Three ranges small medium or large can be sele...

Page 90: ...o contract it zYou can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after the shot allowing you to change the settings easily 4 Press the FUNC button and shoot the image with the manual focus p 98 zSelect BKT Off in Step 2 to cancel the Focus BKT mode The Focus BKT mode is not available when shooting with the flash on The camera will revert ...

Page 91: ...sh to The AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires 1 2 2 zSee Selecting an AF Frame p 76 zSee Switching between Light Metering Modes p 78 2 While pressing the shutter button halfway press the button zThe exposure setting locks AE Lock and the icon appears on the LCD monitor zUsing any button other than the omni selector cancels the AE lock 3 Recompose the image and shoot The camera focuses on the ...

Page 92: ...d or aperture value is reached 5 Recompose the image and shoot The setting will cancel after the shot is taken Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock You can obtain the correct exposure regardless of the location of your subject in the composition 1 Press the button and set the flash to flash on p 38 2 Focus the AF frame or the spot metering frame on the subject on which you wish to lock the f...

Page 93: ...ired intensity for that composition zUsing any button other than the omni selector cancels the FE lock 4 Recompose the image and shoot The FE lock function is not available when Flash Adjust is set to Manual Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings The flash fires with automatic flash adjustments except in the M mode but it is possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments Flash Ou...

Page 94: ...the camera s exposure compensation function Flash Output zIn M mode or when Flash Adjust is set to Manual the flash output can be controlled in three steps when shooting 2 3 1 4 2 Select Flash or Flash Output using the S or T arrow 3 Adjust the compensation using the W or X arrow zYou can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button The menu displays again after th...

Page 95: ...s right before the shutter closes regardless of the shutter speed Compared with the 1st curtain the flash fires later and this allows you to shoot images in which for example a car s rear lamps seem to trail off behind Image shot with the 1st curtain setting Image shot with the 2nd curtain setting 1 From the Rec menu select Flash Sync zSee Selecting Menus and Settings p 63 2 Select 1st curtain or ...

Page 96: ...the AC Adapter Kit ACK700 sold separately is recommended p 148 5 1 2 3 1 1 4 1 Select Intervalometer from the Rec menu and press the SET button zSee Selecting Menus and Settings p 63 2 Select an interval time using the W or X arrow zIf you press the W or X arrow continuously the interval time changes in units of 5 minutes at a time 3 Press the T arrow and select the number of shots using the W or ...

Page 97: ...process the interval shooting session will be canceled Turning the shooting mode dial while the camera is waiting to shoot the next image Pressing the shutter button halfway while the camera is waiting to shoot the next image Opening the CF card slot battery cover Switching to Playback mode Turning off the power zOnce the interval shooting session is started all operation buttons become inactive z...

Page 98: ...tripes To shoot these subjects first aim the camera at an object at a similar distance lock the focus and recompose the image with the desired subject or use manual focus or AF lock Shooting with Focus Lock Shooting Mode Dial 2 3 1 1 Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to the subject you wish to shoot 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus zThe AE setting will also lo...

Page 99: ...ked even if you release the shutter button and MF button Shooting Mode Dial 2 3 2 1 zPressing the MF button a second time cancels the manual focus mode 3 Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to recompose the image In addition since the focus stays locked to the same position even after the...

Page 100: ...Zoom is set to On the portion of the image in that frame will appear magnified 1 Except in the when the digital zoom is activated or a TV is used as the display 1Can also be set so that the image displayed is not magnified p 67 zThe MF indicator shows approximate figures Use them as a shooting guideline only zAdjust the focus using the S or T arrow until the image appears focused zPressing the MF ...

Page 101: ...era with the manual focus 2 Press the SET button zThe camera focuses automatically to a more accurate focusing point near the current focusing point Shooting Mode Dial 1 3 1 2 3 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image You can change the MF indicator displayed distance units p 69 You cannot change the AF frame setting while focusing manually Cancel the manual focus mode then change ...

Page 102: ...shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off such as Continuous Shooting and Self timer mode are also remembered Shooting Mode Dial 1 Turn the shooting mode dial to or zWhen you wish to re save partially modified settings except shooting mode that were previously saved in the mode select 2 Set the setting contents you wish to save Settings that can be saved to the mode zShooting mode z...

Page 103: ...ve Settings from the Rec menu and press the SET button zSee Selecting Menus and Settings p 63 4 Select OK and press the SET button 5 Press the MENU button The setting contents do not influence other shooting modes Saved settings can be reset p 71 ...

Page 104: ...on zThe image cycles to the next orientation 90 270 original each time the SET button is pressed 3 Press the MENU button zThe Play menu appears again Press the MENU button again to close the menu Images can be magnified when rotated p 43 Images taken vertically with the auto rotate function p 111 set to On will automatically be rotated to the vertical position when viewed on the LCD monitor zMovie...

Page 105: ...apsed time 2 2 1 Sound Memo Panel and the time remaining are displayed Speak towards the microphone of the camera zTo stop recording press the SET button To restart recording press the SET button again zYou can add as many sound memos as you like until their total time reaches 60 seconds Playing back the Sound Memos zSelect Images with sound memos are displayed with the mark they do not display in...

Page 106: ...uch images the Incompatible WAVE format message will display Incompatible sound files can be deleted with this camera zSound memos for protected images cannot be erased p 108 Automated Playback Slide Show Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards p 127 Starting a Slide Show All images or a selection of images can be displayed one by one in an automated slide show 1 In the Play menu sel...

Page 107: ...revious or next image Stopping a Slide Show zPress the MENU button during a slide show to stop it and display the slide show menu 4 When the slide show is over press the MENU button The slide show menu appears 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 saving fu...

Page 108: ...appear at the bottom of selected images Index Playback zPress the zoom button s or the button to switch to index playback 3 images zSelect an image using the W or X arrow and mark or remove marks from images using the S or T arrow zThe selection number and a check mark 3 appear at the bottom of selected images zAfter you press the SET button you can select all the images by selecting Mark all usin...

Page 109: ... seconds and Manual Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues to display until stopped 2 1 5 2 3 4 3 Select Play Time or Repeat using the S or T arrow 4 Select a setting using the W or X arrow Play time zSelect a play time Repeat zSelect On or Off 5 Press the MENU button The set up menu closes The display interval may vary somewhat for some image...

Page 110: ...1 2 1 3 1 2 2 zThe icon appears on protected images zTo remove the protection press the SET button again in protection mode zYou can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single image playback and index playback with the zoom button or the button 3 Press the MENU button The protect window closes Please note that formatting initializing a CF card erases all data including protecte...

Page 111: ...tion mode Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last time a control is accessed on the camera Off The power saving function does not activate z Display Off Shooting Mode Only The LCD monitor shuts off after a specified period of time elapses and no camera control is accessed The following time settings can be selected 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec 1 min 2 2 min 3 min 2 Default setting When the Auto...

Page 112: ...ess the SET button zSee Selecting Menus and Settings p 63 2 Select Auto Power Down using the S or T arrow and select On or Off using the W or X arrow 1 1 4 1 2 3 3 Select Display Off using the S or T arrow and select a time using the W or X arrow 4 Press the MENU button ...

Page 113: ...t On using the W or X arrow and press the MENU button zWhen this function is On an icon showing the orientation of the camera appears at the upper right corner of the LCD monitor if it is set to Information View Normal Camera on right end Camera on left end zThis function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down Check that the correct camera orientation icon e g is ...

Page 114: ...atus of the Auto Rotate function Resetting the File Numbers The images you shoot are automatically assigned a file number You can select the way those file numbers are assigned On The file numbers are reset to the start 100 0001 each time a new CF card is inserted New images recorded on CF cards with existing files are assigned the next available number Off The file number of the last image to be ...

Page 115: ...eful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer See Managing Image Files p 162 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings My Camera allows you to customize the start up image and sound operation self timer and shutter sounds Each menu item has three choices Changing My Camera Settings 1 Press the MENU button and press the X arrow twice The My Camera menu appears 1 3...

Page 116: ...gardless of the selected My Camera settings p 70 The Start up image displays Registering My Camera Settings This function registers new contents to the and options Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added to the camera You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer s images and sounds to the camera The following menu items can be saved to the camera T...

Page 117: ...r the sound recording menu appears Registering a Start up Image zSelect the image you wish to register using the W or X arrow and press the SET button Registering Start up Operation Self timer and Shutter Sounds z Select Record using the W or X arrow and press the SET button zRecording will start and automatically stop when the time is exceeded zSelect Register and press the SET button 5 Select OK...

Page 118: ...ou register new My Camera settings the previously registered settings are erased Sampling frequency 11 025 kHz and 8 000 kHz Recording time Any file format other than those described above cannot be used with this camera An example of this function is to record Say cheese as a self timer sound so the camera will play back this sound 2 seconds before the photo is taken You could also record cheerfu...

Page 119: ...98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Mac OS 9 Mac OS X z Downloading Directly from a CF Card With this method you download images using a card adapter or card reader See Downloading Directly from a CF Card p 124 zWith this method you download images using camera button operations after you have installed the appropriate software the computer settings only need to be adjusted for the first downloa...

Page 120: ... 1 024 x 768 pixels High Color 16 bit or better is required PowerShot S60 OS Windows 98 Including Second Edition Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Including Service Pack 1 Computer Model The above OS should be pre installed on computers with built in USB ports CPU Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Pentium 150 MHz or higher processor Windows XP Pentium 300 MHz or higher processor For all of the a...

Page 121: ...titch 30 MB or more Display 800 x 600 pixels 32 000 colors or better is required 1 024 x 768 pixels or better is recommended You do not need to turn off the camera or computer power when making a USB connection Please refer to your computer s manual for information regarding the location of the USB port You are recommended to use fully charged battery pack or AC Adapter Kit ACK700 sold separately ...

Page 122: ...art settings only with PowerShot S70 Please see the Software Starter Guide 2 Use the supplied interface cable to connect the computer s USB port to the camera s DIGITAL terminal USB port Interface cable Windows J Proceed to steps 3 and 4 below Macintosh J Refer to the Software Starter Guide and download images DIGITAL Terminal 1 Open the terminal cover with your finger nail 2 Insert the connector ...

Page 123: ...at appears on the computer and click OK first time only e g PowerShot S70 In the case of PowerShot S70 If the events dialog fails to appear click the Start menu followed by Programs or All Programs Canon Utilities CameraWindow and CameraWindow The window shown left will display ...

Page 124: ...rst time p 118 zUsing the software and computer to download images JSee the Software Starter Guide zUsing the Camera to Download Images Direct Transfer Function JSee Downloading Images by Direct Transfer All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer New Images Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred DPOF Trans Images Transfers and s...

Page 125: ...utton zTo cancel the transfer press the SET button zThe images will download and the Direct Transfer menu will reappear Direct Transfer Menu Select Transfer Wallpaper 3 Use S or T to select or and press the button or SET button 4 Use W or X to select images to download and press the button or SET button zThe images will download zThe button will blink blue while downloading is in progress 5 Press ...

Page 126: ... to download images without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed However please note that there are certain limitations to downloading images with this method For more details please refer to the For Windows XP and Mac OS X Users leaflet 1 Use the supplied interface cable...

Page 127: ... the hard disk zThe images are stored in the xxx CANON folders located in the DCIM folder where xxx is a three digit number from 100 to 998 p 162 Viewing Images on a TV Set A video compatible television connected via the supplied AV Cable AVC DC300 can be used to view images as you shoot or play back them 1 Turn off the camera p 21 and the TV 2 Attach the AV cable to the A V OUT terminal on the ca...

Page 128: ...video output signal can be switched NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional standards The default setting will vary between regions NTSC Japan U S A Canada Taiwan etc PAL Europe Asia excluding Taiwan Oceania etc If an incorrect video system is set the output image will not display properly If the TV is a stereo model you can plug the audio plug into either the left or right Audio In jack Ple...

Page 129: ... want DPOF 2 Print Settings and then take the CF card to a participating photo lab that supports DPOF to have them printed out later 1 This camera complies with the industry standard PictBridge therefore in addition to Canon CP and Bubble Jet printers you can also connect the camera to non Canon PictBridge compliant printers and print images 2 Digital Print Order Format This manual explains the DP...

Page 130: ... see the Direct Print user Guide Also refer to your printer s manual Printers that Can Be Used with this Camera Canon Direct Print Compatible CP Printers See the System Map Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers For more information visit your nearest Canon retailer Direct Print Compatible Printers zCP Printer zBubble Jet Printer zNon Canon PictBridge compliant printers ...

Page 131: ...select print settings from the printer zThe mark may appear on images that have had print marks set by another DPOF compliant camera These settings will be overwritten by any print marks set by your camera zThe output of some digital printers or photo lab services may not reflect the specified print settings zPrint settings cannot be set for movies and RAW format images Selecting Images for Printi...

Page 132: ...ayback and index playback Number of copies All the Images on the CF Card zPress the zoom button s or button to switch to index playback 3 images zYou can set one copy of each image to print by pressing the SET button then selecting Mark all using the S or T arrow and pressing the SET button again zWhen the print type is set to Standard or Both the setting for the number of print copies can be chan...

Page 133: ...ndex the number of copies cannot be set only one copy will be printed Print settings can also be assigned to images with the supplied software programs ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser on a computer Setting the Print Style The following print settings can be selected Print Type Standard Prints one image per page Index Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format Both Prin...

Page 134: ... using the W or X arrow and press the SET button 1 2 1 4 1 2 3 3 Select Print Type Date or File No using the S or T arrow and select settings using the W or X arrow Print Type zSelect Standard Index or Both Date zSelect On or Off File No zSelect On or Off 4 Press the MENU button The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear ...

Page 135: ...e is set to Both or Standard both Date and File No can be set to On however the items that can be printed will vary depending on the printer used Resetting the Print Settings The print settings can all be removed at once The print type is reset to Standard and the date and file number options are set to Off 1 In the Play menu select Print Order and press the SET button zSee Selecting Menus and Set...

Page 136: ...o the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer However if you are using a PowerShot S60 with Mac OS X images marked for transfer cannot be transferred to the computer together in one batch The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards The mark may appear on images that have had transfer marks set by another DPOF ...

Page 137: ...fer settings select Reset instead 3 Select images for transferring Single Images zSelect an images using the W or X arrow and mark or remove marks from images using the S or T arrow A check mark 3 appears on the marked image zYou can use the same procedures to select images in index playback 3 images Press the zoom button s to switch between single image playback to index playback All the Images o...

Page 138: ...cam remove marks from all the images zYou can select images using the W or X arrow and change the settings using the S or T arrow after Mark all or Clear all has been selected 4 Press the MENU button The selection mode will turn off and the Transfer Order menu will reappear Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card ...

Page 139: ...is attempting to create or the highest possible file number has already been reached In the Set up menu please set File No Reset to On After you save all the images you wish to retain onto a computer format the CF card p 19 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 immediatel...

Page 140: ...recorded in an inappropriate format Protected You attempted to erase a protected image or movie Too many marks Too many images have been marked with print settings transfer settings or slide show settings Cannot process any more Unselectable image You attempted to set the print settings for a non JPEG file Cannot complete Couldn t save the print transfer or slide show settings Cannot register this...

Page 141: ...r computer printer connection mode zSwitch to Shooting mode zSee Switching Between Shooting and Playback p 22 zDuring a computer or printer connection disconnect the interface cable before switching the camera to Shooting mode Flash is charging Blinking on LCD monitor Wait until stops blinking and lights steadily signaling that the flash is charged then press the shutter button CF card full zInser...

Page 142: ... battery cover then turn off the camera Switched to Playback mode from Shooting mode The lens does not retract in this case To make the lens retract close the lens cover Battery pack consumed quickly Battery terminals are dirty Wipe them well with a dry cloth before use Battery pack capacity reduced because of disuse for one year or more after being fully charged Replace the battery pack with a ne...

Page 143: ...ft at maximum telephoto Subject is hard to focus on Use the focus lock or the manual focus to shoot the image See Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus p 96 Subject in recorded image is too dark Insufficient light for shooting Set the flash to on Subject dark in comparison to the background zSet the exposure compensation to a positive setting zUse the AE lock or spot metering function See Lo...

Page 144: ...ight will not be recorded when shooting still photos but it will be recorded when shooting movies White dots or white asterisks appear on the image Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air This occurs more frequently in the following conditions zWhen shooting at the wide angle end zWhen shooting with a high aperture value in the aperture priority AE mode This is ...

Page 145: ...age reading is slow Currently used CF card has been formatted in a different device Use a CF card formatted with this camera See Formatting a CF Card p 19 Recording images on the CF card takes too long Problem Cause Solution ...

Page 146: ...ch of children Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could damage the stomach or intestinal wall Negative terminal Removing the Battery To remove the date battery pull it in the direction of the arrow Shooting Playback The wireless controller can be used to shoot or play back The wireless controller can be operated from an approximate dist...

Page 147: ... view mode between No Information and Information View Playback The movie editing and printing functions are not available The operable range of the wireless controller will shorten under the following circumstances When strong light strikes the camera When the battery is weak zDisplay the next image zIn magnified mode these buttons move the magnified area around the image zIn index playback these...

Page 148: ...ing with the tele converter the outer area of the recorded image will come out relatively dark zWhen using the tele converter please set the focal length to the telephoto end At other zoom settings the image will appear as if its corners have been cut off zYou cannot use the viewfinder when the conversion lens adapter is attached Attaching a Lens 1 Open the lens cover to power up the camera 2 Alig...

Page 149: ...d break zTo protect the conversion lens hold the conversion lens adapter with one hand and screw the conversion lens onto the adapter with the other hand zYou should not shoot images in Stitch Assist mode when using these attachments Although it is possible to select this mode on the camera the PhotoStitch software will not be able to stitch the images together at the computer zCompletely remove a...

Page 150: ...n lens and close the lens cover Using the Power Kits Sold Separately AC Adapter Kit You are advised to use AC Adapter Kit ACK700 optional for long periods of use and when connecting to a computer or printer Consists of Compact Power Adapter CA PS700 DC Coupler DR 700 and a power cord 1 Attach the power cord to the compact power adapter a and plug it into a power outlet b Connect to Power Supply Co...

Page 151: ...ttery lock 4 Press and hold the DC Coupler cable cover using the cable then close the CF card slot battery cover zAlways disconnect the power cord from the power supply after use zAlways turn the camera s power off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter p 21 zUse of any adapter other that AC Adapter Kit ACK700 may cause malfunction of the camera or AC adapter kit DC Coupler C...

Page 152: ...ry charger as shown To the cigarette lighter socket Charge Indicator zAlign the arrow on the battery pack and the arrow on the battery charger to correctly insert the battery pack in the charger zThe charge indicator will light red while the battery pack is charging It will change to green when the charge is complete zAfter charging unplug the car battery cable from the cigarette lighter socket an...

Page 153: ...amera body or lens If dirt remains contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet Viewfinder LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt If necessary gently wipe the viewfinder and LCD monitor with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt zNever rub or press forcefully on the LCD monitor or viewfin...

Page 154: ...ycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD approx 118 000 pixels Picture coverage 100 AF System TTL autofocus Focus lock and Manual focus are available 9 point AiAF 1 point AF 1 point AF Any position is available Shooting Distance from the front of the lens Normal AF 44 cm 1 4 ft infinity W T Macro AF 4 cm 1 6 in 44 cm 1 4 ft W 30 cm 1 0 ft 44 cm 1 4 ft T Manual focus 4 cm 1 6 in infinity W 30 cm 1 0 ft i...

Page 155: ...pe Night scene Fast shutter Slow shutter Stitch assist and Movie Continuous Shooting High Speed continuous shooting Approx 2 0 shots sec Standard continuous shooting PowerShot S70 Approx 1 2 shots sec PowerShot S60 Approx 1 5 shots sec Large Fine mode with LCD monitor off Interval Shooting Shooting interval approx 1 60 min 1 min increments Number of shots 2 100 shots Maximum number of shots varies...

Page 156: ...els 3 min 160 x 120 pixels 3 min The data in parentheses refer to the maximum movie length per shooting Playback Modes Single histogram displayable Index 9 thumbnail images Magnified approx 10x max in LCD monitor Sound memos recording playback up to 60 sec or Slide show Direct Print Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible and PictBridge compliant Display Languages PowerShot S70 14 lang...

Page 157: ...ound can be customized using the following methods 1 Using the images and sounds recorded on a camera 2 Using downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software Interface USB mini B PTP Picture Transfer Protocol Audio Video output NTSC or PAL selectable monaural audio Power Source 1 Rechargeable Lithium ion battery NB 2LH included in the camera kit NB 2L sold separately 2 AC Adapter Ki...

Page 158: ...ing conditions The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings Number of Images Shot Approx 140 shots Number of Images Shot Playback Time LCD Monitor on LCD Monitor off Approx 240 Approx 550 Approx 3 hours 30 min Test Conditions Shooting Normal temperature 23 C 73 F alternating wide angle and telephoto end shots at 20 second intervals with flash fired once every four...

Page 159: ... 43 88 176 355 709 M2 Medium 2 2048 x 1536 pixels 18 38 76 154 308 33 68 137 276 552 67 136 274 548 1096 M3 Medium 3 1600 x 1200 pixels 30 61 122 246 491 54 109 219 440 879 107 217 435 868 1736 S Small 640 x 480 pixels 119 241 482 962 1893 195 393 788 1563 3125 336 676 1355 2720 5209 RAW 3072 x 2304 pixels 3 7 16 33 68 Movie 640 x 480 pixels 45 sec 92 sec 186 sec 374 sec 743 sec 320 x 240 pixels 9...

Page 160: ...al indicate the relative compression ratio zSome CF cards are not sold in some regions PowerShot S60 With card included with the camera FC 32MH FC 64M FC 128M FC 256MH FC 512MSH L Large 2592 x 1944 pixels 11 24 49 99 198 21 43 88 177 354 43 88 176 355 709 M1 Medium 1 2048 x 1536 pixels 18 38 76 154 308 33 68 137 276 552 67 136 274 548 1095 M2 Medium 2 1600 x 1200 pixels 30 61 122 246 491 54 109 21...

Page 161: ...200 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB S 640 x 480 pixels 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB RAW 2592 x 1944 pixels 4725 KB Movie 640 x 480 pixels 660 KB sec 320 x 240 pixels 330 KB sec 160 x 120 pixels 120 KB sec Wireless Controller WL DC100 Sold Separately CompactFlash Card Battery Pack NB 2LH Power supply Date battery CR2025 Operating temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 35 x 6 5 x 56 6 mm 1 4 x 0 3 x 2 2 in Wei...

Page 162: ...z Rated Input DC 12 V 24 V Rated Output DC 8 4 V 0 55 A Tele converter TC DC10 sold separately Conversion Lens Adapter LA DC10 sold separately Operating temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 91 x 56 x 29 5 mm 3 6 x 2 2 x 1 2 in Weight Approx 145 g 5 1 oz Magnification Approx 2 0 Focal range 200 mm 35mm film equivalent Lens composition 4 elements in 3 groups Shooting distance from the front of th...

Page 163: ...mages after capturing them to produce optimal results The JPEG format compresses images so that more can be stored on a single CF card However the compression is irreversible meaning that the original image data cannot be recovered after processing In contrast the RAW format records the image data as captured by the camera s CCD without further processing RAW images are compressed but the compress...

Page 164: ...tripod to shoot Histogram Function p 27 The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the shot image The greater the bias toward the left in the graph the darker the image The greater the bias toward the right the brighter the image If the image is too dark adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value Similarly adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if t...

Page 165: ...adjusts the exposure to shoot images with the optimal brightness However recorded images may sometimes be brighter or darker than the actual image depending on the shooting conditions If this happens adjust the exposure compensation manually p 80 Underexposure The whole recorded image is dark which makes white elements of the image appear gray Shooting bright subjects or in backlit conditions may ...

Page 166: ... Slide Show 104 B B W 85 Battery Charge Battery 14 Handling 17 Status 18 C CF Card Formatting 19 Handling 18 Compression 35 Continuous Shooting 56 Contrast color 85 Creative Zone 72 D Date Time 24 69 Detailed Display 27 Digital Zoom 54 67 DISPLAY 12 27 Display Off 69 109 Distance Units 69 DPOF Print Order 68 129 Transfer Order 68 134 Drive Mode 56 E Erase all 68 Erasing Erasing All Images 47 Erasi...

Page 167: ...nction 27 162 I Image Zone 48 Index Playback 44 Indicator 13 Information View 27 Intervalometer 67 94 ISO Speed 84 J JUMP 12 45 L Landscape 48 Language 26 69 LCD Brightness 69 LCD Monitor 12 27 Light Metering Modes 66 78 M Magnifying Images 43 Manual Exposure 75 Manual Focus Mode 98 Menu 12 64 My Camera Menu 70 Play Menu 68 Rec Menu 66 Selecting Menus and Settings 63 Set up Menu 68 Messages 137 MF...

Page 168: ...Power Saving Function 69 109 Power Mode Indicator 13 Print Order 129 Print Share button 12 122 Printing 127 Protect 108 R RAW 57 161 Red Eye Reduction 10 38 39 66 Remote Sensor 10 Resetting the File Numbers 112 Resetting the Settings to Default 71 Resolution 35 Review 34 67 Rotate 68 Rotating Images 102 S Safety Shift 75 Saturation 86 Save Settings 67 Saving Custom Settings 100 Self timer 53 Selft...

Page 169: ... 12 Standard Display 27 Start up Image 21 70 113 114 Start up Sound 21 70 113 114 Start up Vol 68 Stitch Assist 48 50 T Tele converter 146 Telephoto 12 30 Terminal Cover 12 Transfer Order 134 Transmission settings Image Transmission settings 134 V Video System 69 Viewfinder 12 32 Viewing Images on a TV Set 125 Volume 68 W White Balance 81 Wide Angle 12 30 Wireless Controller 144 Wireless Delay 66 ...

Page 170: ...structions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures ...

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Page 176: ...th the settings saved in the mode p 100 Ref Page Resolution Stills Large L U p 35 Medium 1 M1 U Medium 2 M2 U Medium 3 1 M3 U Small S U Resolution Movies 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels Compression Superfine U p 35 Fine U Normal U File Format JPEG p 57 RAW Flash Auto p 38 On U Off U Red eye Reduction U p 38 ...

Page 177: ...Sync 1st curtain p 93 2nd curtain AF assist Beam U p 32 Drive Mode Single Shot Standard Con tinuous Mode p 56 High Speed Continuous mode Self Timer 10 sec U p 53 Self Timer 2 sec U Remote Control U Intervalometer p 94 AF Frame Auto p 76 Center Point Manual Ref Page ...

Page 178: ...ompensation U p 80 Light Metering System Evaluative Metering p 78 Center Weighted Averaging Spot Metering Center AF Point AE Lock FE Lock p 89 90 Bracket AEB 2 2 2 p 86 Focus BKT 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 p 87 White Balance 4 WB 5 U 6 p 81 Photo Effect U p 85 Contrast Sharpness Saturation Ref Page ...

Page 179: ...or Date Time Language and Video System p 71 1 PowerShot S70 only 2 When the flash fires bracketed shooting cannot be carried out 3 Selectable only in manual focus 4 Cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to Sepia or B W 5 The white balance is set to AUTO 6 The white balance Flash cannot be set 7 The ISO speed is automatically set by the camera 8 ISO AUTO cannot be selected Safety Shift On...

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