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CaHOH 7>ow_rSho,$95 Camera User Guide Make sure guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section before using the camera. use it in the future,...
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Stereo AV Cable Wrist Strap tFC-400PCU AVC-DC400ST WS-DC9 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMEP-J_ Warranty "Canon Customer SoJuflon Disk Card Support" Leaflet ))) Camera User Ca)de (This Gu(de) Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features to shoot more challenging photos.
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Test Shots and Disclaimer Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc, its subsidiaries affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising...
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Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ...._ 4 Take good people shots pets A{th_ b_ach (p. 6t) (p. 62) (p. 62) (p. 62) (p. 61) (p. 62) (p. 62) (p. 63) (p. 60) Super vivid colors Poster Effect Take pictures that Fish-eye...
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What Do You Want to Do? Look at my pictures ............27 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) .... '25 Look at my pictures on a TV ............Look at my pictures on a computer ..........Quickly search pictures ............122,123 Erase pictures ..............
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Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ..2 Changing the Sound Settings ..48 Read This First ........
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TabJe of Contents Shooting with Servo AF ....94 Changing the Metering Method ..95 Shooting with the AE Lock ....96 Shooting in Program AE ....74 Shooting with the FE Lock ....96 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Auto Exposure Bracketing Compensation) ........
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Printing images ......Quickly Searching Images ..... Printing from t he Print List Viewing Images inFiltered (DPOF) ........P_ayback ........Choosing images for P rinting Viewing Slideshows ....... (DPOF) ........Checking the Focus ....... Print Added Images ....... Magnifying Images ......
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icons are used inthe text torepresent the camera buttons and c ontrol dial Language that displays on the screen appears inside [](square brackets) The d irectional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button and control ring are represented by the foJ!owing icons. Up button FUNC./SET button...
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If liquids or foreign obiects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. CD_RONs. Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers.
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Safety Precautions Use only the recommended battery. Do not pJace the battery near or in direct fJame. Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust dirt that collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outtet, and the surrounding area.
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Safety Precautions De net aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). Doing so may damage the image sensor. dust or sand to enter the camera. Be not forcibly push down or pail up the flash, This may cause the camera to malfunction. _o_ge} __ _ ii_ _: .
Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how' to shoot mode, and then howto view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera...
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Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase..Removetheeover. insert the battery. Align the _ marks on the battery charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in (_) and down (@).
However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging,...
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SD memory cards (2 GB and less)* SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)* SDXC memory cards -_'_ (more than 32 GB)* MultiMediaCards MMCplus memory cards HC MMCplus memory cards Eye=Fi Cards * This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used.
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_nserting the Battery and Memory Card Open the cover...._'_' : :i:iiiiiii:i!i!i!ii!!!!!i!i ..Slide the cover (_3) and open it (_)), _nse,_ theb.tte_. Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly...
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inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removin 9 the Battenj Meme_j Card Remove the battery. Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release The memory...
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The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. :: Press the power button.
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Setting the Date Time Changing Date T_me You can change the current date and time settings. Dispiaythe menus. MENU Press the button. Choose [Date/Time] in the _t1'tab. Press the _ _ buttons to choose the 71' tab. Press the _'_ buttons or turn the _ dial...
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You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the DE] button. Display the settings screen. Press and hold the @ button, then MENU immediately press the button. Set the display manguage. Press the ._v4_ buttons or turn the dial to choose...
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Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate...
Pressing the Shutter Button To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot. iil _,_,!_!_!_i Press hamfway (Press Hghtly to focus}. _i' _ii!_i_i_i, Press lightly until the camera beeps twice and AF frames appear...
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Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels.
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) ................................Focus= Press the shutter button halfway to focus, The flash wil! rise automatically in dark environments. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera...
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (p. 179) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene. If this happens, try sheeting in p mode (p, 74). What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward...
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You can view the images you have taken on the screen...._ ... Enter Playback mode. Press the [] button. The last image you took will appear. Choosean image. @ Pressing 4 or turning the _ dia! counter- clockwise wil! cycle through the images...
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You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing image. Enter Playback mode. Press the [] button. The _ast image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. Press the 4 _' buttons or turn the _ dial to display...
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The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button. The audio wil! record in stereo_ ....... Enter',_,mode. IT ° Set the mode dial to ",_,. Remaining Time composetheshot. Moving the zoom lever toward [_3 will zoom in on your subject, making it appear _arger.
Shooting Movies Elapsed Time Recording will start, and [@ Rec] and the elapsed time wi!l appear on the screen. Once shooting begins, take your finger off the shutter button. If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness and tone will...
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You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Press the DE] button. The last image you took will appear.................................. appears on movies. Choose movie. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _) dial to choose a movie, then press the @ button.
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You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. Bfyou are already using software included with another Canon=brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD=ROM, overwriting your current instalJation.
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Transferring _mages to a Computer for Viewing Install the Software. Windows Place the CD in the computer's drive. Place the supplied CD-ROM (D]GFAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer's CD=ROM drive. _-..#!_r_A_*_,E_ n installation. Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions...
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T.m onthoo mo, . Press the F_q button to turn on the camera. open camerawindow. Windows C!ick [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow wil! appear. BfCameraWindow does not appear, click...
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Transferring images to a Computer for Viewing Transfer V_ew l_ages Click [import Bmages from Camera], then dick [Bmport Untransferred Bmages]. AI! images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer. Transferred images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the Pictures...
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Transferring _mages to a Computer for Viewing...
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Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap DIGITAL CAMERA Battery Pack NB-6L with Battery Charger WS-DC9 Solution Disk Terminal Cover* CB-2LY/CB-2LYE* HDMI Cable HTC-t00 High-Definition...
The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories not sold in some regions, or may no longer be avaHaMe. Power Supplies Battery Charger CBo2LY/CB=2LYE An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB=6L Battery Pack NBo6L Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 This kit lets you power the camera using...
Separately Sold Accessories High-Power FBash HF-DCl This externa!ly mounted flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the builtdn flash to ................................illuminate. Other Accessories iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Waterproof Case WP-DC38 Use this case to take underwater shots at depths of up to 40 meters...
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SeparateJy $oJd Accessories Printers Canon-Brand PictBridge CompJiant ®@ Printers By connecting your camera to a Canon- brand PictBridge compliant printer, can print your images without having to SELPHY series use a computer, For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer,...
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Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions=...
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Display 1 Display 2 Playback No Information Simple Information Detailed information [Focus Check Display Disptay Display Display (p. 126) Screen Disptay in Dark Shooting Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actuaJ image recorded may be different.
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indicator Histogram during Playback High The graph that appears in "Detailed histogram. The histogram shows the Information Display" (p, 44) is catled the distribution of brightness in an image horizontally, and the amount of brightness vertically. When the graph approaches Dark Bright right side, the image is bright, but when it...
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FUNC. You can set commonly used functions using the menu, The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 182 = 183), Choosea Shooting mode. Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode, FUNC..........................Display the menu.
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Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting and playback (F_). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (PF 184 - 187).... _6"_ _ ....... :: D_sp_aythe me...
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You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds ..Displaythe menu. MENU Press the button= Choose [Mute]. Press the '__ buttons to choose the _'T tab. Press the ._'_ buttons or turn the _ dia! to choose [Mute], then press the _...
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The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using Menu ................ Displaythe raenu. MENU Press the button= Choose [LCD Brightness]. Press the 41_ buttons to choose the 71' tab. Press the ,_v buttons or turn the _ dial to choose [LCD Brightness], Change the bHghtness.
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When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera the default settings. Displaythe menu. MENU Press the button. choose[ResetAll]. Press the 4 _ buttons to choose the 71' tab. Press the _'_" buttons or turn the _ dial to choose [Reset All], then press the @...
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To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last operated.
CJock Functions Choose [Low Level Format]. Press the ,_v buttons or turn the @ dial to choose [Low Level Format], then press the _ buttons to display Press the ,_v4_ _' buttons or turn the _ dial to choose [OK], then press the @ button. start the RowRevel format.
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Shooting with Co only Used Functions This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer, and turn off the flash. This chapter assumes the camera is set to _ mode for "Turning Flash Off"...
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You can shoot with the flash turned off..Press the _ button..Choose ® . Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _ dial to choose _), then press the @ button. If the flash has been raised, the flash will lower automatically.
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You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 15x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 76) and the zoom factor used.
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Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digitat Zoom) The focal length of the lens can be increased by approx. 1.4x or approx. 2.3x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. images may appear coarse,...
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You can shoot using preset focal lengths of 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 85 mm or 105 mm (35mm film equivalents). This feature is useful when you want to shoot at a particular focal length. Choose a foeaJ Rength. Turn the 0 ring= Turn the 0 ring counter clockwise...
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You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19)_ Choose [Bate Stamp]..
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Use the self timer for pictures where the photographer is also included in the shoL You can set the time delay between when the shutter button is pressed and the shot is taken (0 - 30 seconds) and also the number of shots (1 - 10 shots).
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Shooting in Low Light Conditions (Low Light) Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shoL If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may take longer than usual. If the memory card becomes fuli, shooting stops automatically.
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The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Enter SCN mode. Set the mode dial to SeN. Choose the Shoot_ng . ,ode. After pressing the _ button, press the ,A'_...
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Shooting in Various Conditions Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as cMIdren and pets, without missing photo opportunities. You wil! be able to focus on subjects that are approx. 1 meter (3.3 ft.) or more away from the end of the lens.
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Shooting in Various Conditions !_i_ Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ::;, Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid coBors. Adding Effects Shooting Shoot images with vivid colors (Super Vivid) Lets you take shots with vivid, intense colors. _. Take posterized shots (Poster Effect)
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The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when detects a smile. Choose Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61 to choose then press the DISPo button. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _ dial to choose _::, then press the D_SPo button.
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Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. Choose ¢_. Follow Steps 1 =2 on p. 61 to choose DISR then press the button. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _ dial to DISR...
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Using the Face Se_f-Timer After choosing _'_ in Step 1, press the ._v buttons. The shutter will release approximately two seconds after the camera detects a new face (p. 88). You can use this when the photographer wants to be in the image, such as a group photo.
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Using the Face SeifoTimer Join the subjects and Rook at the camera. When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter wil! release. To cancel shooting with the timer after...
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The camera takes three successive shots at different brightness settings, then selects and combines the areas with the best brightness into one image. This lets you reduce highlight blowout and loss of details in shadow areas commonly found in high contrast scenes.
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Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) Adding Co,or Effects iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiB!i Choose a color effect. Follow Steps 1 = 2 on p, 61 to choose After pressing the DISP, button, press the buttons or turn the _ dial to choose color effect, then press the DISPo button again.
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This effect fades the colors and roughens the image so that it looks like an old photograph. You can choose from 5 effect levels. choose 9. Follow Steps 1 = 2 on p, 61 to choose choosetheeffectlevem. Turn the 0 ring to choose the effect level.
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Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose Fot!ow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61 to choose _.d_. Choose an effect level DISR Press the button. [Effect Level] will appear on the screen= Press the _ _ buttons or turn the _ dia! to choose an effect...
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Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model..choose 8. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61 to choose _._;_ A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears on the screen.
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Choosing Settings Yourself in this chapter you wiii ieam how to use the various functions in p mode to progressively advance },our shooting skills. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to P. P stands for Program Before attempting to shoot using a function...
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You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. EnterP mode. Set the mode dial to P. Adjustthesettingsaeeordingto your purposes (pp. 75 - 86). Shoot. If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button haJfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are shown in orange.
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You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately 50 cm - 6_5 m (1 _6 - 21 ft.) at maximum wide angle ([]), approximately 90 cm - 3_0 m (3.0 - 9.8 ft.) at maximum telephoto (E_3).
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You can choose from four recording pixel (image size) settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose Choosean option. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _ dial to choose an option, then press the @ button.
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30174 123550 The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory' card and camera settings. The values in the table are based on a 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed (p.
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A RAW image is raw data recorded with nearly no deterioration in image quality resulting from image processing inside the camera. You can use the supplied software to adjust the image in any way you like with minimal loss in image quality.
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You can change the width to height ratio of an image, Choose 4:3. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose 4;3. Choose anoption. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _ dia! to choose a option, then press the @ button.
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Choose t he ISO speed. Turn the 0 ring to choose an ISO speed. The setting will appear on the screen. _uiornaiicaiiy adjusts i h&iSOspeed totheShootin_ m ode AUTO and shooting conditions. B_ _ Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting. _3100 123 1_3 _00 _i_ _ Cloudy, twilight _33 32o 4o3 5o3 34o3o3...
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Shooting Using a TV Monitor Changing Maximum ISO Speed You can set a maximum ISO speed of _-_] for _. Choose [ISO Auto Settings]. Press the MENU button to choose Auto Settings] in the _ tab, then press the button= Choose t hema×imum 1 SO speed.
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The white balance (WB) function sets the optima! white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions..Choose the white balance function. After pressing the @ button, press the Av buttons to choose AWS. choose.n option. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _ dial to choose an option, then press the @ button.
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Adjusting the White Batance Cerrecting White Balance You can correct the white balance. This adjustment wiJJhave the same effect as using a commerciallyoavailable color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Correct White BaJance. BnStep I on p. 82, choose AWB and turn the 0 ring to adjust the level of correction for B...
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As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuousBy. Choosea Drive mode. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose ..choose option. Press the _ _ buttons or turn the _ dial to choose _ or _, then press the @ button.
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You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting. Choose My Co_ors. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose _FF. chooseanoption. Press the _ J_ buttons or turn the _ dial to choose an option, then press the @ button.
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Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. Follow Step 2 on p. 85 to choose _C, then DISR press the button.
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Getting More Out of Your This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions= This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to P. The sections "Setting the Shutter Speed"...
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You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. MENU After pressing button, choose [AF Frame] in the _ tab, then press the _ buttons to choose an option. Center The AF frame is locked to the center.
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Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot. You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shooL Choose [Tracking AF]. i:iii!iiii!i!!;' MENU Press the button to choose Frame] in the _ tab, then press the 4_ buttons...
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Shooting with the AF Lock Shoot. Press the shutter button halfway. _ _j will change into a blue [] which will follow the subject wMle the camera continues adjust the focus and exposure. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. Even after shooting completes, rr ÷...
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Bfyou press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. Choose [AFoPoint Zoom]. MENU Press the button to choose [AF- Point Zoom] in the _ tab, then press buttons to choose [On]. Check the focus. Press the shutter button halfway.
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You can choose a specific person's face to focus on and then shooL Register '-",-_ t o the _ button (p. 1e6). E,ter Faoe Se_eot ,;ode. Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the r_j button. After [Face Select : On] appears, a face...
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You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the shutter button halfway after rougMy focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus_ Choose _..,¸¸ After pressing the _ button, press the 4_' buttons or turn the @ dial to choose then press the @...
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The camera automatically takes three continuous shots in the following order: one at the position set in manual focus, and one each with focus positions preset farther and nearer. The focus adjustment can be set in 3 levels. Choose After pressing the _ button, press the...
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Changing the Metering Method Foc.s. The focus and exposure will be maintained where the blue AF frame appears while you press the shutter button halfway. You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) match the shooting conditions..Choose the metering method. After pressing the _...
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