Page 1 • Please start by reading the Read This First on page 4 of this manual. Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information on installing the software and downloading images. • Please also read the printer user guide included with your Canon printer.
Page 2: Shooting With The Camera
Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing This digital camera is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon brand digital camera accessories (“Canon Brand Accessories”). You may use non Canon Brand Accessories with this Digital Camera. However, Canon makes no warranties concerning, and is not responsible for damages resulting from, use of non Canon Brand Accessories.
Page 3: About The Lcd Monitor
Canon. • Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards.
Page 4: About This Camera User Guide
About this Camera User Guide Symbols Used : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Question? Look Here First. 3 How do I navigate the menus? 3 What settings are available under each function? Will my settings remain in effect even after I’ve turned the camera off? 3 How do I go about printing?
Page 5 About the Thumb Index A quick introduction intended for new users who want to shoot first and learn more later. Tells you how to get the camera running and how to begin shooting and playing back images. Introduces you to all of the camera components, and explains how to load batteries and use the shutter button, among other basic functions.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents : Functions and operations tables. These pages are shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find. Read This First ... 4 Quick Start ... 8 Components Guide ... 10 Front View ... 10 Back / Bottom View ... 11 Controls ...
Page 8 Landscape Mode ... 63 Night Scene Mode ... 64 Stitch Assist Mode ... 65 Movie Mode ... 68 Macro Mode ... 69 Self-Timer ... 70 Digital Zoom ... 72 Continuous Shooting ... 73 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects ... 75 Program AE ...
Page 9 Protecting Images ... 128 Erasing ... 129 Erasing Images Individually ... 129 Erasing All Images ... 130 Formatting a CF Card ... 131 Printing ... 132 About Printing ... 132 Selecting from the Print Menu ... 134 Connecting the Camera to a Printer ... 136 Printing ...
Page 10: Read This First
Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon 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...
Page 11 Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the camera 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.
Page 12 • Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.
Page 13: Preventing Malfunctions
• Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries.
Page 14: Quick Start
Quick Start Battery lock To power outlet Indicator Power/Mode Release Button Indicator Install the Battery (p. 19). Open the battery cover and insert the battery while pressing the battery lock. Charge the Battery (p. 16). Check that the power is off. Charge the battery. The battery is approximately 90% charged (adequate charge for use) when the orange indicator beside the viewfinder stops blinking and...
Page 15 To Immediately Delete the Displayed Image 1. Press the button while the image is displayed. 2. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the button. • Once you are done, press the turn off the power. Turn the mode dial to Focus (p.
Page 16: Components Guide
Components Guide Front View Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 38) Main Dial (p. 14) Remote Lens Sensor (p. 175) * To connect the camera to a computer or printer, use one of the following cables. • Computer: USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU (supplied with this camera) •...
Page 17: Back / Bottom View
Back / Bottom View Diopter Adjustment Dial (p. 38) LCD Monitor (p. 32) Upper Indicator The indicators light or blink when the shutter button is pressed or the following operations are underway. • Green: Ready to record / Battery charge complete (100%)* •...
Page 18: Controls
Controls Power/Mode Indicator (p. 28) Back (Macro)/ (Light Metering) Button (p. 83) (Flash) / (Index) Button (p.60, 115) (Function) Button (p. 42) (Display) Button (p. 33) (Continuous)/ (Self-Timer/Wireless Controller) Button (p. 70, 73, 174) Mode Lever (p. 28) (Jump) Button (p. 69, 116) (Manual Focus) / (Microphone) Button (p.
Page 19: Mode Dial
Mode Dial Use the mode dial to switch between the shooting modes. • The camera automatically selects settings. Auto • Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. • Creative Zone The user selects exposure, aperture or other settings to achieve special effects.
Page 20: Main Dial
Main Dial The main dial is used for selecting certain menus and for displaying images. You can easily and swiftly select, confirm and switch menus. Turning the Main Dial Turn Clicking the Main Dial Click In Shooting Mode • Selects Aperture value and shutter speed (p.
Page 21: Display Panel
Display Panel The display panel shows the camera settings, the remaining image capacity, movie shooting time, battery charge and other information. • The diagram above shows all the icons appearing at once. Normally, only the icons applicable to the selected mode and camera state appear. Evaluative Metering / Spot Metering / Center-Weighted Average Metering Shutter Speed / Movie Shooting Time / White Balance / ISO Speed / Photo Effect / Bracket / Resolution Setting Value (for...
Page 22: Preparing The Camera
Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time and subsequently when the “Change the battery pack” message displays on the LCD monitor or the low battery icon ( Turn off the power (p. 29). •...
Page 23 • It takes approximately 80 minutes to bring a fully discharged battery pack to a charge state of approximately 90% (adequate charge for use). It takes approximately 2 more hours to charge it fully (based on Canon´s testing standard). Charge it within a temperature range of 5 to 40º C (41 to 104º F).
Page 24 Charging the Battery Pack (continued) •Do not allow any metal objects such as keyrings to touch the “+” and “-” terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the battery pack. To carry the battery pack, or store it during periods of disuse, always replace the terminal cover (Fig. B) or place it in the supplied case and store it in a cool, dry place.
Page 25: Installing The Battery Pack
Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack BP-511 (supplied) into the camera as follows. Use the Compact Power Adapter CA-560 to power the camera for extended periods (p. 21). Turn off the camera (p. 29). • Check that the power/mode indicator is not lit. Battery lock •...
Page 26 Installing the Battery Pack (continued) Battery Status Symbols The following icons indicate the battery status on the display panel. These icons will not appear while the camera is powered with a compact power adapter. : Sufficient battery charge : Low battery : Replace or recharge battery •...
Page 27: Using Compact Power Adapter
Using Compact Power Adapter You should use the Compact Power Adapter CA-560 for long periods of continuous use or for connecting to a computer or printer. To power outlet Compact Power Adapter CA-560 • Always turn the camera’s power off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter.
Page 28: Installing A Cf Card
Installing a CF Card Turn off the camera (p. 29). • Check that the power/mode indicator is not lit. CF card Eject Button • When the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder 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.
Page 29 CF Card Handling Precautions CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, force, or subject • them to shocks or vibration. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. • Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes may cause condensation •...
Page 30: Setting The Date / Time
Setting the Date / Time The Set Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the date lithium battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. Turn on the camera (p. 28). Press the •...
Page 31 • The Date/Time cannot be inserted in the actual image even if the Date/Time have been set. • For printing images with the date on them, refer to page 141. • Replacing the Date Battery (p. 188).
Page 32: Setting The Language
Setting the Language Turn on the camera (p. 28). Press the • The (Rec.) or Press the A arrow on the omni selector to select the [ • Pressing the between menus. Press the C or D arrow on the omni selector to select [Language] and press button.
Page 33: Attaching The Strap
Attaching the Strap • Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items when suspending it from the strap. Attaching the Lens Cap • Attach the lens cap cord to the strap. • Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera´s power. Using the Soft Case (Optional) Pass the tip of the strap up through the strap mount on the camera and then through the...
Page 34: Basic Functions
Basic Functions Turning the Power On / Off The power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of the camera is on. The power/mode indicator indicates the state of the camera as follows. Power/Mode Indicator Release button Powering the Camera in Shooting Mode Release button Orange: Shooting mode Green:...
Page 35: Turning The Power Off
• will appear in the display panel and a warning beep will sound if you turn on the camera with the lens cap on. If this occurs, remove the lens cap and turn the camera off and back on. • Be careful not to touch the lens when shooting. Please also refrain from forcing the lens with fingers or other objects.
Page 36 Turning the Power On / Off (continued) • You will hear a startup sound and see the startup image when the power comes on. (To change the startup sound and image, see below and pages 46 and 166.) • The startup image does not appear when the LCD monitor is off or the terminal is connected to a TV.
Page 37: Switching Between Shooting And Replaying
Switching between Shooting and Replaying You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Replaying mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after checking or deleting an image immediately after it is shot. 2 Shooting Mode Open the LCD monitor and turn the mode lever to while pressing the release button (p.
Page 38: Using The Lcd Monitor
Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to confirm an image during shooting, to replay recorded images or to adjust menu settings. It can be opened to the following range of positions. • Prevent the DC cable from touching the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a compact power adapter.
Page 39: Camera Body
The LCD monitor can also be positioned as below. Switching between Display Modes Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor display mode. 2 Shooting Mode • Pressing the button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode each time the button is pressed. On (No Information) On (Information View)* *Depending on the LCD monitor´s position, the information view may not display.
Page 40 Using the LCD Monitor (continued) • You can also set the LCD monitor display settings in the shooting mode while an image is being reviewed right after being taken by first pressing the and then the • The display mode is memorized when the camera is turned off. It assumes the last mode when it is turned on again.
Page 41: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor displays information in Shooting or Replaying mode, such as the camera settings, remaining image capacity and shooting date / time. 2 Shooting Mode MF (Manual Focus) Indicator Aperture Recordable Value Images or Recordable Shutter Speed Movie Time...
Page 42: Movie Length
Using the LCD Monitor (continued) 2 Replaying Mode File Number Image Number Shooting Date / Time and Total (Display Image/ Total) Aperture Value Shutter Speed Histogram Movie Length The following information may also appear with some image files. 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.
Page 43 About the Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the recorded image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward to the right, the brighter the image. If the image is dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive number.
Page 44: Using The Optical Viewfinder To Shoot
Using the Optical Viewfinder to Shoot Setting the LCD monitor to Off (p. 33) and using the optical viewfinder can help conserve power while shooting. • You can adjust the viewfinder with the diopter adjustment dial to adapt to your vision so that the subject appears in crisp focus.
Page 45: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. Indicators AF Frame Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. • The indicators light or blink as follows. Upper indicator Green: Metering complete (two beeps •...
Page 46 Pressing the Shutter Button (continued) • If the orange or yellow indicator blinks while you press halfway, you can still press fully to take the shot. • 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.
Page 47: Using The Zoom (Focal Length)
Using the Zoom (Focal Length) The zoom can be adjusted from 35 to 140 mm (equivalent to 35 mm film format). • The digital zoom cannot be used with certain Shooting modes (p. 204). • The more the image is zoomed digitally, the coarser its image quality becomes. Telephoto / Wide Angle •...
Page 48: Selecting Menus And Settings
Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting, replaying, date / time and beep sound settings. Menus can be displayed by either pressing the Watch the LCD monitor while performing the following procedures. Selecting Settings by Pressing the Turn the mode lever to Press the •...
Page 49 • In Steps 5 and 6, you can easily select settings using the main dial. Selecting Settings by Pressing the Press the button. • In Shooting mode, the [ (Replay)] menu appears. Press the B or A arrow on the omni selector to switch between menu tabs.
Page 50: Menu Settings And Factory Defaults
Selecting Menus and Settings (continued) Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options for each menu and the default settings. Menu Items Selectable with the Menu Item ISO Speed Photo Effect Bracket Flash Exposure/Flash Output Resolution, File Format, Compression Menu Items Selectable with the Menu Item Flash Sync...
Page 51 Menu Item Protect Rotate Erase all Replay Menu Slide Show (Blue) Print Order Transfer Order Beep LCD Brightness Auto Power Down Date/Time Format Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Set up Menu Selftimer Vol. (Yellow) File No. Reset Auto Rotate Distance Units Language...
Page 52: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has three choices. e.g. Start-up image As default settings, My Camera setting [ Camera settings [ ] has an animal (bird) theme.
Page 53 Select setting content using the B or A arrow on the omni selector. Press the button. • Pressing the button closes the menu and makes the settings take effect. • In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway.
Page 54: Registering The My Camera Settings
Registering the My Camera Settings You can easily add images and newly recorded sounds saved on the CF card as My Camera settings to the camera’s [ supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. The following menu items can be saved to the camera. •...
Page 55 Select [ ] or [ ] using the B or A arrow on the omni selector. • appears. Press the button. • An image appears. [Start-up Image] Step 7a, 8a [Start-up Sound], [Shutter Sound], [Selftimer Sound] Step 7b, 8b Select the image you wish to register using the B or A arrow or on the omni selector.
Page 56 Registering the My Camera Settings (continued) • Movie and RAW image sounds recorded with the Sound Annotation function (p. 122) cannot be registered. • When you register new My Camera settings, the previously registered settings are erased. File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats.
Page 57: Shooting - Letting The Camera Select Settings
Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which shooting modes. Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else.
Page 58 Auto Mode (continued) Press the shutter button all the way (p. 39). • You will hear the sound of the shutter when the shutter activates. • The picture appears for two seconds on the LCD monitor, if it is on. •...
Page 59: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting
Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Reviewing the Image After a photo is taken, the image displays on the LCD monitor for two seconds (See p. 54 to change the display time). There are two ways to display the image for longer period.
Page 60 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting (continued) • The above operations cannot be performed if the image was shot with the digital zoom or when Changing the Image Display Duration The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed anywhere from 2 seconds to 10 seconds or turned off.
Page 61: Changing The Resolution And Compression
Changing the Resolution and Compression You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. To record the CCD output without compression, select the RAW file format (p. 58). Resolution L (Large) 2272 x 1704 pixels...
Page 62 Changing the Resolution and Compression (continued) Select the resolution you wish to set using the main dial or the B or A arrow on the omni selector. (Only displayed when the resolution, compression or file format is selected) Press the ·...
Page 63 • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204). • Volume of an Image (approximate) (p. 197) • Types of CF cards and resolution (p. 197) • The resolution and compression settings are affected by the shooting mode selection as follows (only the resolution in Initial Shooting Next Shooting Mode...
Page 64: Changing The File Format
The resolution (2272 x 1704) and compression settings cannot be adjusted for these images. * As measured by Canon´s testing standard. ** The bundled software can be used to open or adjust the parameters of images recorded in the RAW file format.
Page 65 Select RAW (LCD monitor) the B or A arrow on the omni selector. • You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The previous screen will appear again, once the image is shot. Press the button, the •...
Page 66: Using The Flash
Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below. Red-eye reduction, Auto Auto Red-eye reduction, Flash on Flash on Flash off * No icon appears in the display panel. • For information on the external flash, see page 177. Press the button to switch between flash modes.
Page 67: Setting The Slow Synchro
Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in dark areas. This prevents light from reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. In the [ (Rec)] menu, set [Red-eye] to [On]. •...
Page 68 Using the Flash (continued) • When shooting with a high ISO sensitivity and using the built-in flash, there is more of a chance of overexposure the closer you are to the subject. • When shooting with [Slow Synchro] set to [On], we recommend the use of a tripod to prevent camera shake.
Page 69: Portrait Mode
Portrait Mode Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur. Turn the mode dial to . • Shooting procedures are the same as for the (p. 51). • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204) •...
Page 70: Night Scene Mode
Night Scene Mode Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The people are illuminated with light from the flash while the backdrop is captured at a slow shutter speed so that both appear correctly exposed. •...
Page 71: Stitch Assist Mode
Stitch Assist Mode Use this mode to shoot a series of overlapping frames for merging (stitching) into a large panoramic image using a computer. Horizontal 2 x 2 • Please use the bundled PhotoStitch program to merge the images on a computer. Framing a Subject PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them.
Page 72 Stitch Assist Mode (continued) • 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. •...
Page 73 Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first. • Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with the software. • An image can be retaken. Press the B or A arrow on the omni selector to return to that frame. Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames.
Page 74: Movie Mode
(160 120) setting. The clip will end automatically after this time elapses or when the CF card becomes full. * The data reflects Canon´s testing standard. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting objects and conditions.
Page 75: Macro Mode
Macro Mode Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects in the range of 5 to 50 cm (0.16 to 1.6 ft.) at wide angle end and 15 to 50 cm (0.49 to 1.6 ft.) at telephoto end. Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on.
Page 76: Self-Timer
Self-Timer You can take pictures with the self-timer in any shooting mode. Press the button. • Press the button several times to display icon in the display panel. The icon will also appear in the LCD monitor if it is on. •...
Page 77 Setting the Number of Seconds until Shooting You can set the number of seconds from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the image is shot to 10 seconds or 2 seconds. Select [Self-timer] from the [ menu.
Page 78: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom With the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be zoomed as follows. 4.0 times, 5.7 times, 7.1 times, 8.9 times, 11 times, and 14 times Press the Turn the mode dial to any shooting mode except for In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Digital Zoom].
Page 79: Continuous Shooting
When [ ] is selected: Approx. 1.5 frames per second When [ ] is selected: Approx. 2.5 frames per second * Large/Fine, LCD monitor off mode. (These figures reflect Canon´s testing standard. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.) Use this mode to view the images as you shoot continuously.
Page 80 Continuous Shooting (continued) • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204). • The interval between frames may lengthen somewhat when the internal memory becomes full. • The built-in flash can be used, but the interval between images will lengthen to accommodate the flash recharge time.
Page 81: Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects
Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects Camera settings such as shutter speed and aperture can be freely changed for shooting. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which shooting modes. •...
Page 82 Program AE (continued) • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204) • If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value show in red on the LCD monitor. Use the following methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in white.
Page 83: Setting The Shutter Speed
Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas.
Page 84 Setting the Shutter Speed (continued) • Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204) • Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning camera to a tripod before shooting. • The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/250 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/250 second if a faster speed is selected.
Page 85: Setting The Aperture
Setting the Aperture When you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to fade the background and create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value (closing it) brings the entire range from foreground to background into focus.
Page 86 Setting the Aperture (continued) • If the shutter speed shows in red in the LCD monitor, the image is under exposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Adjust the aperture value using the main dial until the shutter speed display turns to white. •...
Page 87: Manually Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect. This is convenient for shooting fireworks and other images where it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically. Turn the mode dial to •...
Page 88: Selecting An Af Frame
Selecting an AF Frame The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses and can be set manually to the desired area. This is convenient for focusing accurately on an off-center subject to obtain the composition you desire. However, the AF frame is fixed to center-point when an image is shot using the viewfinder with the LCD monitor off or when using the digital zoom, even if you previouslly set the AF frame to the position you desire.
Page 89: Switching Between Light Metering Modes
Switching between Light Metering Modes Evaluative Metering is the default light metering mode. This can be switched to another metering mode. Evaluative Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging Center Spot AE Point AF Point Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the button to select the metering mode.
Page 90 Switching between Light Metering Modes (continued) In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Spot AE Point]. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). Select the [Center] or [AF Point] option, then press the • When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor, and when [Spot AE Point] is set to [AF Point], it appears inside the AF frame.
Page 91: Adjusting The Exposure
Adjusting the Exposure Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Press (C on the omni selector). • The exposure compensation bar will appear in the display panel. The bar will also appear in the LCD monitor if it is on.
Page 92: Setting The White Balance
Setting the White Balance When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera Daylight For recording outdoors on a bright day Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies Tungsten For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting Fluorescent For recording under warm-white, cool-white or warm-white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting...
Page 93: Setting A Custom White Balance
Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate a subject such as a white piece of paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card. You can set two different custom settings. Press (D on the omni selector).
Page 94 Setting the White Balance (continued) • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204). • To set and use a custom white balance setting, it is advisable to select the shooting mode and set the exposure compensation and flash exposure compensation to zero (±0).
Page 95: Changing The Photo Effect
Changing the Photo Effect You can shoot with different photo effects. Photo Effect Off Records with no effect. Vivid Neutral Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines. Sepia Custom Effect Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on. • Photo Effect settings can be changed even if the LCD monitor is off. However, the Custom Effect settings cannot be changed.
Page 96 Changing the Photo Effect (continued) When is selected • A screen allowing you to set the contrast, sharpness and color saturation appears when you press the In this screen, select the item you wish to set using the CD arrows on the omni selector and set it using the BA arrows on the omni selector.
Page 97 • The white balance cannot be set when (sepia) or (B/W) mode is selected. • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204).
Page 98: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed Change the ISO speed when shooting in dark places or when you want to shoot with a faster shutter speed. You can choose from the following speeds: Auto, 50, 100, 200 and 400. Press the Press the Select (LCD monitor) using the C or D arrow on the omni...
Page 99: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb Mode)
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 1/3EV steps within the range of -2EV to +2EV of the standard exposure setting. AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings (p.
Page 100 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) (continued) Expand or contract the range using the main dial or the B or A arrow on the omni selector. • Use A to expand the range and B to contract it. • The camera returns to the Step 4 screen if you press the button.
Page 101: Focus Bracketing (Focus-Bkt Mode)
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) You can shoot three images while the focus changes automatically when shooting with the manual focus (p. 106). Three ranges -small, medium or large- can be selected. Images are shot with the focus position changing in the following order: selected position, further away and closer.
Page 102 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) (continued) Select a range using the main dial or the B or A arrow on the omni selector. • The range expands when you press A and contracts when you press B. • The camera returns to the Step 4 screen if you press the button.
Page 103: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor. Focus the AF frame or the spot metering frame on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting and press the shutter button halfway.
Page 104 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) (continued) • The AE lock function cannot be used when the LCD monitor is off. • Some settings are not available with certain Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 204). •...
Page 105: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) You can obtain the correct exposure regardless of the location of your subject in the composition. Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor. Press the (Flash) button and set the flash to fire (p. 60). •...
Page 106: Switching Between Flash Adjustment Settings
Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings The built-in flash and the externally mounted flash* fire with automatic flash adjustments (except in the without any adjustments. *Speedlite 220EX/380EX/420EX/550EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Select [Flash Adjust] from the [ •...
Page 107 Press the button, the • To cancel the compensation, return the setting to the B or A arrow on the omni selector. Shoot the image. Compensating the Flash Output. mode or when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], the flash output can be controlled in three steps, starting from FULL, when shooting.
Page 108: Switching The Timing At Which The Flash Fires
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter speed. Usually, 1st-curtain the 1st-curtain is used when shooting. The flash fires right before the shutter closes, regardless of the shutter speed. 2nd-curtain 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.
Page 109: Shooting Images At Set Intervals (Intervalometer)
Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) You can shoot images at a set interval. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of plants and blooming flowers. The shooting interval time can be set from 1 to 60 minutes and 2 to 100 images can be shot. •...
Page 110 Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) (continued) Press the button. • appears on the display panel. Press the shutter button. • The first image is shot and the interval shooting session starts. • Once the set number of shots is taken, the camera automatically powers down regardless of the power-saving function settings.
Page 111: Shooting Problem Subjects For The Autofocus
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects. Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Subjects mixing close and far objects • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition •...
Page 112: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode
Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus (continued) Recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. • Focus lock cannot be used while the shooting mode is set to • Method 2 is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to recompose the image.
Page 113 Shoot the image. • The indicator beside the viewfinder lights yellow when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus The camera automatically searches for a more suitable focusing point from the current manually focused location.
Page 114: Switching Between Focus Settings
Switching between Focus Settings You can switch between focus settings to shoot. The camera is continually focusing on whatever it is aimed even when the shutter button is Continuous not pressed, allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities. This is the default setting. The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway, conserving battery Single power.
Page 115: Saving Custom Settings
Saving Custom Settings You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (custom) mode. This camera is equipped with two modes ([C1] and [C2]), allowing you to save two types of custom settings. When necessary, you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to Settings that are usually forgotten when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as Macro mode or Drive mode) are also remembered.
Page 116: Using The Nd Filter
Using the ND Filter The brightness can be decreased by setting the ND filter on. This allows you to select a smaller aperture and a slower shutter speed than usual. Press the Select [ND Filter] in the [ • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). Select [On] and press the •...
Page 117: Setting The Auto Rotate Function
Setting the Auto Rotate Function This camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera on end and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display. You can set this function on/off. Select [Auto Rotate] in the [ (Set up)] menu.
Page 118: Resetting The File Numbers
Resetting the File Numbers You can select the way file numbers are assigned. 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. The file number of the last image to be shot is memorized so that images recorded to a new CF card start from the next number.
Page 119: Replaying
Replaying Displaying Images Individually You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor. Move between images turning the main dial or using the B or A arrow on the omni selector. • Use B to move to the previous image and A to move to the next.
Page 120: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times. Turn the mode lever to Turn the zoom lever toward the symbol. • Press the B, A, C or D arrows on the omni selector to move the magnified area around the image.
Page 121: Viewing Nine Images At A Time (Index Replay)
Viewing Nine Images at a Time (Index Replay) Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index replay. Turn the mode lever to Press the button. • Nine images appear at once (index replay). • The same display appears even if you press the zoom lever once toward Change the image selection by turning the main dial or using the C, D, B or A arrow on the omni selector.
Page 122: Jumping Between Images
Jumping Between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in either single image replay or index replay. Press the replay (p. 115). • The jump bar appears. The displayed image(s) change. Single Replay • Jump 9 images behind or ahead by turning the main dial or using the B or A arrow on the omni selector.
Page 123: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can replay the images shot in Turn the mode lever to • Movies cannot be viewed in index replay. Select a movie by turning the main dial or by using the B or A arrow on the omni selector and press the •...
Page 124 Viewing Movies (continued) • You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when replaying a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources. • The volume at which movies replay can also be adjusted in the Replay menu (p. 163). •...
Page 125: Editing Movies
Editing Movies You can delete unwanted portions from the first or second half of a movie clip. Select the movie you wish to edit and press the • See Viewing Movies (p. 117). Select (Edit) using the B or A arrow on the omni selector and press the button.
Page 126 Editing Movies (continued) Select (save) using the C or D arrow on the omni selector and press the button. • When is selected, the edited movie is not saved and the camera reverts to the movie editing panel. Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using the B or A arrow on the omni selector.
Page 127: Rotating Images In The Display
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated 90º and 270º clockwise on the LCD monitor. Original Select [Rotate] from the [ menu. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). Select an image you want to rotate by turning the main dial or by using the B or A arrow on the omni selector and press the...
Page 128: Attaching Sound Annotations To Images
Attaching Sound Annotations to Images In replay mode (including single replay, index replay, magnifying replay and the replay immediately after shooting in Shooting mode) you can attach sound annotations (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format. Press the button while replaying images.
Page 129 • You cannot attach sound annotation to movies. • You cannot record or playback sound notes for images that already have an incompatible sound file attached. If you attempt to record or play an image with icon, the “Unidentified sound file” message will display. Incompatible sound files can be deleted with this camera.
Page 130: Automated Playback (Slide Show)
Automated Playback (Slide Show) Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 134). Starting a Slide Show All images or a selection of images on a CF card can be displayed one-by-one in an automated slide show. All Images Plays all the images on the CF card in order Slide Show 1 - 3 Plays the images selected for each show in order.
Page 131: Selecting Images For Slide Shows
• 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 function is disabled while a slide show plays on the camera (p. 30). Selecting Images for Slide Shows You can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1-3.
Page 132: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings
Automated Playback (Slide Show) (continued) • After you press the [Mark all] using C or D on the omni selector and pressing the again. (You can deselect all the images by selecting [Clear all].) • You can select images using the main dial or the B or A arrow on the omni selector and change the settings using the C or D arrow on the omni selector after [Mark all] or [Clear all] has been selected.
Page 133 Select a setting using the B or A arrow on the omni selector. Play Time • Select a play time. Repeat • Select [On] or [Off]. Press the button. • The set up menu closes. • The display interval may vary somewhat for some images. •...
Page 134: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure. In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Protect] and press the • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). Select an image you want to protect by turning the main dial or by using the B or A arrow on the omni selector and press the button.
Page 135: Erasing
Erasing Erasing Images Individually • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. Set the camera to the replay mode (p. 29). Select the image you wish to erase by turning the main dial or by using the B or A arrow on the omni selector and press the button.
Page 136: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Erase all] and press the • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 42). Press the B or A arrow on the omni selector to select [OK] and press the button.
Page 137: Formatting A Cf Card
• 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 malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • CF cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly.
Page 138: Printing
(DPOF* Print Settings), and then take the CF card to a participating photo lab to have them printed out later. * Digital Print Order Format CF Card BJ Printer with direct print function Canon printer with direct print function Photo lab Printed images...
Page 139 Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print function compatible printer information. Print Settings for Direct Print Function • Select how many copies you want (p.141) • Select the print style (p.141) • Standard / Multiple (Direct Print Function Compatible Printer) •...
Page 140: Selecting From The Print Menu
Selecting from the Print Menu Use the Print menu as shown below to select all print settings. However, set the camera to replay mode beforehand. Direct Print Function DPOF Settings...
Page 141 : Turns the menu on/off : Selects items and settings : Sets items and settings Image (p. 141) Paper (p. 141) Style Borders (p. 141) Date (p. 141) Number of copies (p. 141) Trimming (p. 143) Order Number of copies (p.
Page 142: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer You can make clear prints swiftly and easily when you connect the camera to a direct print function compatible printer (optional) or a direct print function compatible Bubble Jet printer (optional). It can also be used with DPOF print settings.
Page 143: Power Outlet
to Printer Direct Interface DIGITAL Terminal Cable DIF-100 Press the printer’s ON/OFF button to turn on the power. • When the printer is properly connected to the camera, it powers up, LCD monitor and the power/mode indicator is lit in green. •...
Page 144 Connect the camera and printer using the cable. • When you insert the cable, make sure the “Canon” logo on the cable faces the back of the camera (LCD monitor side). and the button combination.
Page 145: Printing
Printing The following illustrations show examples from a direct print function compatible printer. Options for the Style category will differ slightly for BJ printers. An image can be printed when displayed in single replay or selected in index replay. Choose an image by turning the main dial or by using the B or A arrow on the omni selector and press the Set the number of prints, the print style and cropping settings as required.
Page 146 Printing (continued) • You cannot print movies or images recorded in the RAW format. Cancel Printing • To cancel printing between images, press the will display. Press the B or A arrow to select [OK] and press the – Direct Print Function Compatible Printers A print in progress cannot be stopped.
Page 147: Setting The Print Settings (Direct Print Function)
Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function) Selecting the Number of Copies In replay mode, press the and the C or D arrow on the omni selector to select the [Copies] option. Press the B or A arrow on the omni selector to specify the desired number of copies.
Page 148 Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function) (continued) In the print setting menu, choose [Style] using the C or D arrow on the omni selector and press the Choose [Image] (or [Paper], [Borders] or [Date]) using the C or D arrow on the omni selector.
Page 149 Press the button. • With borderless or multiple prints, the top, bottom and sides of the image may be cropped slightly. If you have not specified a trimming setting, a frame will appear around the area of the image that will be printed, allowing you to check the portion that will be cropped.
Page 150: Setting Menu
Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function) (continued) Trim the Image. Changing the Size of the Trimming Frame • Move the zoom lever toward the • The trimming frame can be changed to a minimum selection of approximately half the displayed image or a maximum selection that is virtually the same size as the image.
Page 151: Print Settings (Dpof Print Settings)
Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer or a direct print function compatible BJ printer.
Page 152 Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) (continued) Select images for printing. Single Images • When the print type (p. 147) is set to [Standard] or [Both], select an image using the main dial or the B or A arrow on the omni selector. You can set the number of copies (up to 99) to be printed using the C or D arrow on the omni selector.
Page 153: Setting The Print Style
• Images are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card. • When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be set. When it is set to [Index], the number of copies cannot be set (only one copy will be printed).
Page 154 Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) (continued) Press the B or A arrow on the omni selector to select a setting. Print Type • Select [Standard], [Index] or [Both]. Date • Select [On] or [Off]. File No. • Select [On] or [Off]. Press the •...
Page 155 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]. In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Print Order] and press the •...
Page 156: Printing With Dpof Print Settings
Printing with DPOF Print Settings You can use the DPOF print settings to print with a direct print compatible printer (optional) or with a direct print function compatible BJ printer. In the [ (Replay)] menu, select [Print Order] and press the •...
Page 157 • To print the date, set the [Date] setting in the print order menu in Step 2 on the previous page to [On]. You cannot set the date to print with the [Style] menu in Step 3 on the previous page. If the print type is set to [Index], the date will not print even if the [Date] setting is set to [On] in Step 2.
Page 158: Image Transfer Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)
Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Using the camera, you can make marks on images you wish to transfer and attach to e-mails. (Please use the supplied software for actually transferring images. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images.) These settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
Page 159 Select images for transferring. Single Images • Select an image using the main dial or the B or A arrow on the omni selector and mark or remove marks from images using the C or D arrow on the omni selector. •...
Page 160: Viewing Images On A Tv Set
Viewing Images on a TV Set A video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV cable AVC-DC100 can be used to view images as you shoot or replay them. Turn off the camera (p. 29). To the Yellow Video In Jack Plug To the Black...
Page 161: Downloading Images To A Computer
• Directly from the CF card • Connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable You must install the software and USB driver bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the camera to the computer.
Page 162: Connecting The Camera To A Computer Via The Usb Cable
Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable IMPORTANT You must install the software and USB driver bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before connecting the camera to the computer. Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for installation instructions, image download instructions and system requirements.
Page 163: Setting The Communication Mode
Sets the communication mode when downloading images with the camera connected to the computer. Normal (Default) Usual setting. You must install the USB driver bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk before using this mode. The below functions are available even if the software and USB driver...
Page 164: List Of Menu Options And Messages
List of Menu Options and Messages Rec. Menu * Some items may not appear in certain shooting modes (p. 204). Item Menu Screen Flash Sync Slow Synchro Flash Adjust Red-eye Cont. Shooting Self-timer Settings Content Sets the timing at which the flash fires. •...
Page 165 Item Menu Screen Wireless Delay Spot AE Point ND Filter MF-Point Zoom AF Mode AF-assist Beam Settings Content Sets the duration before the self-timer releases the shutter once the remote control shutter button is pressed. • 0 seconds • 2 seconds* •...
Page 166 Rec. Menu (continued) Item Menu Screen Digital Zoom Review Intervalometer Save Settings Settings Content Sets whether or not the digital zoom combines with the optical zoom to zoom images. • On • Off* Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button is released.
Page 167: Replay Menu
Replay Menu Item Menu Screen Protect Rotate Erase all Slide Show Print Order Transfer Order Settings Content Protects images from accidental erasure. Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display. Erases all images from a CF card (excluding protected images). Plays images in an automated slide show.
Page 168: Set Up Menu
Set up Menu Item Menu Screen Beep LCD Brightness Auto Power Down Date/Time Format Settings Content Sets whether or not the beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed or when a menu operation is performed. (The main dial does not beep even if it is clicked.) See also "How the [Beep] setting in the (Set up)] menu and each sound...
Page 169 Item Menu Screen Shutter Volume Playback Vol. (Replay) Start-up Vol. Settings Content Adjusts the sound volume when the shutter button is pressed all the way. There is no shutter sound in Movie mode. • (Off) • • (2)* • • •...
Page 170 Set up Menu (continued) Item Menu Screen Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. File No. Reset Auto Rotate Distance Units Settings Content Adjusts the sound volume of the Operation Sound. • (Off) • • (2)* • • • Adjusts the sound volume of the Selftimer Sound.
Page 171 Item Menu Screen Language Video System Communication Settings Content Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor. The menu may appear differently in some regions. • English* • Italiano • Deutsch • Norsk • Français •...
Page 172: My Camera Menu
My Camera Menu You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the [ sounds and images recorded on the CF card or by using the supplied software. See the Software Starter Guide for details.
Page 173 Item Menu Screen Selftimer Sound Shutter Sound How the [Beep] setting in the [ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ • To actually turn off the sound of the start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound individually, [Beep] in the [ set to [Off].
Page 174: Resetting The Settings To Default
Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset the menu and button operation settings to default except for the [Date/Time], [Language], and [Video System] settings. Turn on the camera. • You can turn on the camera into either Shooting or Replaying mode. Press the 5 seconds.
Page 175: List Of Error / Message Codes
List of Error / Message Codes The following error and message codes may appear on the display panel. Error Codes The camera has experienced a problem. Turn off the power, wait a (xx: number) second, and then try shooting or replaying. If the error code appears repeatedly, there is a problem.
Page 176: List Of Messages
List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor. Reset settings to default?: Do you wish to reset all the camera and menu settings Resetting: Busy... : No CF card: Cannot record!: CF card error!: CF card full: Naming error!: Change the battery pack: Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera.
Page 177 RAW: Cannot magnify!: Cannot rotate: Unidentified Image: Incompatible WAVE format: Cannot attach sound annotation to the image Protected!: Too many marks: Cannot mark image: Cannot complete!: Cannot edit: Cannot register this image!: You attempted to register an image recorded with Cannot change!: You attempted to replay an image recorded in an incompatible RAW format.
Page 178 List of Messages (continued) The following messages may appear on the camera’s LCD monitor when a Direct Print compatible printer is printing. Depending on the printer model, some messages may not display. No Paper: No Ink: Incompatible paper size: Wrong paper size is loaded in the printer. Incompatible ink size: Ink Cassette Error: Paper and ink do not match: The paper and ink are from different sets.
Page 179 CANCEL button on Bubble Jet Printer. Please request replacement of the waste tank to the shop where you purchased the printer or your nearest Canon customer support center listed in the Contact List provided with the Bubble Jet Printer or in the Bubble Jet Quick Start Guide.
Page 180: Appendix
Appendix Using the Wireless Controller Installing the Battery Install the date battery (CR2025) into Wireless Controller WL-DC100 before use. • Be particularly careful to keep the date batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could damage the stomach or intestinal wall.
Page 181: Removing The Battery
Removing the Battery If you ever dispose of your camera, first remove the date battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your country. Shooting / Replaying The wireless controller can be used to shoot or replay. The wireless controller can be operated from an approximate distance of up to 5 m (16.4 ft.) from the front remote sensor (w) and approximately 3 m (9.83 ft.) from the side remote sensor (q).
Page 182 Using the Wireless Controller (continued) Replaying icon appears in the display panel. • Display the previous image • Replay the movie images • Display the next image • The operable range of the wireless controller will shorten under the following circumstances.
Page 183: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Optional)
[Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual].) Other flashes may fire manually or not fire at all. Please check the manual for your flash. • Certain functions noted in the manuals for the Canon Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 550EX, the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX cannot be performed when mounted on this camera.
Page 184 To shoot with the flash, you are recommended to set the white balance to (Flash) setting. Other Canon Flashes • Since other flashes fire at full strength, set the shutter speed and aperture accordingly. Set the shutter speed to 1/125 second or slower, and set the aperture to a value appropriate to the flash’s guide number and the distance...
Page 185 • The following functions can be used with a Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX or 550EX. - Auto Exposure (Use the E-TTL mode with a 550EX) - FE Lock (Not available in - Flash Sync (1st-curtain/2nd-curtain) (2nd-curtain-priority with Speedlite 550EX) - Daylight Synchro - Slow Synchro - Flash Exposure Compensation (When Speedlite 550EX is used, if flash exposure adjustments are made both from the camera and the flash, the 550EX’s flash...
Page 186: Hot Shoe
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional) (continued) How to Mount Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX The separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58B is required to mount Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX on the camera. Ring release Ring button...
Page 187 Press the button and set [ND filter] to [ON]. • Macro mode (p. 69) • ND filter (p. 110) Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX Press and hold the release buttons on both sides of Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and fit it into the conversion lens adapter. release buttons Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Press and hold the release button on...
Page 188 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Optional) (continued) • When you are using Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, you can shoot in E-TTL automatic flash exposure compensation mode just by setting the camera’s shooting mode to , You are recommended to set the aperture in macro flash photography.
Page 189: Using Conversion Lenses (Optional) / Close-Up Lenses (Optional)
Using Conversion Lenses (Optional) / Close-up Lenses (Optional) The separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58B is required to use conversion and close-up lenses with the camera, such as the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC58N, Tele-converter TC-DC58N and Close-up Lens 250D (58 mm). (The Wide Converter WC-DC58 and the Tele-converter TC-DC58 for the PowerShot G1/G2 are not recommended since shooting problems may occur.) •...
Page 190 Using Conversion Lenses (Optional) / Close-up Lenses (Optional) (continued) Close-up Lens 250D (58 mm) • You are recommended to use Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT- 24EX for flash photography with the close-up lens mounted on the camera. •...
Page 191: Mounting The Lenses
Mounting the Lenses Ring release Ring button Wide-Converter WC-DC58N mounted • Since the image seen in the viewfinder does not change when a conversion lens is installed, use the LCD monitor to compose images. • Please note that the images will not merge properly with the PhotoStitch program on a computer when they are shot in •...
Page 192: Using A Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit (Optional)
Using a Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit (Optional) Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 (optional) can be used to charge battery packs or to power the camera from a car’s cigarette lighter socket. You can also charge Battery Pack BP-511 or Battery Pack BP-512 (optional) from a household power source without using the camera by connecting Compact Power Adapter CA-560 (supplied with the charger adapter) to Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560.
Page 193 • Always ensure that the car’s engine is running when you use Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560. Use of the kit without the engine running may flatten the car battery. Always unplug the kit before turning off the engine. •...
Page 194: Replacing The Date Battery
Replacing the Date Battery If the Set Date/Time menu appears when you turn on the camera power, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost. Please replace the battery with a generic CR2016 lithium coin battery with the following procedures. Please note that the first date battery may appear to expire relatively quickly after you purchase the camera.
Page 195 Negative Terminal (-) Replace the date battery holder, replace the battery pack and close the battery cover. If you ever dispose of your camera, first remove the date battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your country. Place a new date battery into the date battery holder with the negative terminal (-) facing upward.
Page 196: Camera Care And Maintenance
• Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet.
Page 197: Troubleshooting
• Format CF card. See Formatting a CF card (p. 131). • If reformatting doesn't work, the CF card logic circuits may be damaged. Contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Close the CF card slot/battery cover, then turn off the camera.
Page 198 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Cause Battery pack Battery pack capacity consumed reduced because of disuse quickly for one year or more after being fully charged Battery life exceeded Battery pack The camera's power is on. will not charge Battery life exceeded Poor contact between camera and compact power adapter Image is...
Page 199 Problem Cause Subject in Subject too far for flash to recorded reach image is too dark Subject too close Subject in recorded image is too Subject bright in comparison bright to the background Light shining directly on subject or reflected off subject into camera Flash set to On.
Page 200: Specifications
Specifications All data is based on Canon’s testing standard. Subject to change without notice. Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom Optical viewfinder: LCD monitor: Autofocus method: Focusing point: Shooting distance: (from tip of the lens barrel) Shutter: Shutter speeds:...
Page 201 (When sensitivity is set to ISO 100 equivalent) Sync-terminals at accessory shoe Use of following external flashes is recommended: Canon Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 550EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX 1st-curtain / 2nd curtain flash are available...
Page 202: Battery Performance
LCD Monitor On Battery Pack BP-511/512 (Fully charged) Approx. 450 images The data above reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. * Movie data is excluded. * At low temperatures, the battery pack performance may diminish and the low battery icon appear very rapidly.
Page 203 Movie 160 x 120 pixels • These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual totals may vary according to the subject, shooting conditions and shooting mode. • The following are the approximate maximum recording times for movie clips: : 3 minutes, : 3 minutes.
Page 204 Battery Pack BP-511/Battery Pack BP-512 (Optional) Type: Nominal voltage: Nominal capacity: Charge cycles: Operating temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: Compact Power Adapter CA-560 Input voltage Rated output: Operating temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: Wireless Controller WL-DC100 Power supply: Operating temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: Card slot type: Dimensions: Weight: Charge Adapter / Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 (Optional)
Page 205 ) (when attached to a PowerShot G3 at wide angle end) 58 mm Standard filter threads (Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58B is required to install the lens on a PowerShot G3) Diameter: 94.5 mm (3.7 in.)/Length: 54.9 mm (2.2 in.) Approx. 275 g (9.7 oz.) Approx.
Page 206: Index
Index AE Lock AEB Mode AF Frame Aperture-Priority AE ( Aperture Value 75, 77, 79, 81 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) Auto Mode ( Auto Replay (Slide Show) Auto Rotate 111, 164 A/V Out Terminal 10, 154 Battery Pack Charging Handling Precautions Installing Low Status...
Page 207 Image Zone Index Replay Indicators Information View 35 - 36 Interface Cables 10, 137, 154 Intervalometer 103, 160 ISO Speed Jump Landscape Mode ( Language Settings 26, 165 LCD Monitor 32 - 37 Brightness Lens Cap Light Metering Center-Weighted Averaging Evaluative Spot AE Point (AF Point) Spot AE Point (Center)
Page 208 Shutter Shutter Speed-Priority AE ( Sound 46 - 47, 163 Speed 75, 77, 79, 81 Volume Shutter Button Pressing Fully Pressing Halfway Single Image Replay Slide Show 124, 161 Play Time Repeat Selecting Images Starting Soft Case Sound Annotations Speaker Specifications 194 - 199 Spot Light Metering...
Page 209: Fcc Notice
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cables with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in subpart B of Part 15 on FCC rules.
Page 210: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode. You can shoot with the settings saved in the C1 or C2 mode (p. 109 ). Large Medium 1 Resolution Medium 2 Small Movie Resolution Movie Superfine...
Page 211 Macro Mode Digital Zoom Exposure Compensation Evaluative Metering Center-Weighted Averaging Light Metering Spot Metering Method Center AF Point AE Lock/FE Lock Bracket Focus-BKT White Balance Photo Effect Contrast/ Sharpness/Saturation Continuous Focus settings Single ISO Speed Auto Rotate ND Filter * Default setting. Setting selection is possible.

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Preparing the Camera

Basic Functions

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Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings

Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects

Replaying

Erasing

Printing

Image Transfer Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)

Viewing Images on a TV Set

Downloading Images to a Computer

List of Menu Options and Messages

Appendix

Specifications

Index

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