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  • Page 1 Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...

  • Page 2: Checking The Package Contents

    Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Battery Pack NB-10L Battery Charger Lens Cap Camera (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LC/CB-2LCE Interface Cable Neck Strap Case for Hot Shoe Cap IFC-400PCU...

  • Page 3: Read This First

    • Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

  • Page 4: What Do You Want To Do

    What Do You Want to Do? Shoot  Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings (Auto mode) ..25 Take good people shots Portraits At the Beach Against Snow (p. 61) (p. 62) (p. 62) Shoot various other scenes Sports Landscape Night Scenes...
  • Page 5 What Do You Want to Do? View  Look at my pictures ..............28  Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ......124  Look at my pictures on a TV............174  Look at my pictures on a computer ..........33 ...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Checking the Package Contents ..2 Returning the Camera to Default Settings ......... 47 Read This First ........3 Power Saving Function What Do You Want to Do? ....4 (Auto Power Down)....... 48 Table of Contents ......6 Clock Function ........ 48 Safety Precautions......9 Conventions Used in This Guide ..11 Shooting with Commonly...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Checking for Shut Eyes....100 Choosing Settings Yourself ...........77 Getting More Out of Your Shooting in Program AE ....78 Camera......101 Adjusting the Brightness Setting the Shutter Speed ..... 102 (Exposure Compensation) .... 78 Setting the Aperture Value .... 103 Turning the Flash On ......
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Magnifying Images......125 Changing Shooting Function Settings ........165 Viewing Each Image in a Group ..125 Registering Commonly Used Shooting Displaying Various Images Menus (My Menu) ....... 171 (Smart Shuffle) ......127 Changing Playback Function Changing Image Transitions..128 Settings ........172 Protecting Images......128 Erasing Images......132 Useful Information ..173...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery.
  • Page 10 Safety Precautions • Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.

  • Page 11: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions Used in This Guide • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Attaching Included Items/Holding the Camera •...

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery.  Align the  marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ( ) and down (...
  • Page 15 This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. 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. •...

  • Page 16: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

    Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) Using the battery and charger effectively • Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used. Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used. Attach the cover to a charged battery so that the  mark is visible.

  • Page 17: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Check the card’s write-protect tab.  If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position.

  • Page 18: Removing The Battery And Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory 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. ...

  • Page 19: Using The Screen

    Using the Screen Open the screen.  Open the screen ( ), and rotate it forward (toward the lens) 180° (  Close the screen ( Adjusting the Position of the Screen  Approx. 180° You can adjust the angle and orientation of Approx.

  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time 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. ...

  • Page 21: Changing The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Daylight saving time settings in Step 2 on p. 20 and press the op buttons or turn the 5 If you choose dial to choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead). Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings.

  • Page 22: Setting The Display Language

    Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode.  Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen.  Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. Press the opqr buttons or turn the 5 ...

  • Page 23: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards 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 caution before formatting the memory card.

  • Page 24: Pressing The Shutter Button

    Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.

  • Page 25: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

    Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) 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. When the flash fires, the white balance of the main subject and background will be automatically adjusted to obtain the best color (Multi-area White Balance).
  • Page 26 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Focus.  Press the shutter button halfway to focus.  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 focuses on more than 1 point. AF Frame ...
  • Page 27 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range.

  • Page 28: Viewing Images

    Viewing Images Choosing the subject to focus on (Tracking AF) After pressing the o button and displaying , point the camera so that on the subject you want to focus on. Press and hold the shutter button halfway to display a blue frame where focus and exposure will be maintained (Servo AF). Press the shutter button fully to shoot.

  • Page 29: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode.  Press the 1 button.  The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase.

  • Page 30: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo. Set the camera to A mode and Remaining Time compose the shot.  Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 25 to compose the shot.

  • Page 31: Shooting Time

    Shooting Movies Stop shooting.  Press the movie button again.  The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie.  Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills. What if white and gray frames appear when shooting? A white frame appears on the face that the camera detected as the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces.

  • Page 32: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode.  Press the 1 button.  The last image you took will appear.  appears on movies. Choose a movie. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to ...

  • Page 33: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing

    You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.

  • Page 34: Installing The Software

    Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Macintosh Mac OS X v10.5 - v10.6 The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in Computer Model USB ports. Intel Processor (still images) Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher (movies) Mac OS X v10.6: 1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) Mac OS X v10.5: 512 MB or more (still images), 2 GB or more...
  • Page 35 Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.   For Windows, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] when it appears on the screen. CameraWindow will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer.
  • Page 36 Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click • You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.

  • Page 37: Learning More

    Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.

  • Page 38: Components Guide

    Components Guide h (Flash) Button (pp. 79, 98) Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Speaker Angle) (pp. 25, 50) Lamp (pp. 53, 71, 72, 73, 165, 166) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) Focal Length (approx.) (pp. 120, 125) Lens Shutter Button (p.

  • Page 39: Control Dial

    Components Guide Screen (LCD Monitor) (AF Frame Selector) (p. 88) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 29) (pp. 19, 40, 191, 194) n Button (p. 43) (Short Cut) (p. 170) / l (Display) Button (pp. 27, 40) c (Direct Print) Button (p. 146) e (Macro) (p.

  • Page 40: Screen Display

    Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 191 for details on information that appears on the screen. Opening the screen with the camera on will turn the screen on, and turn the viewfinder off.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    Adjusting the Viewfinder Screen Display in Low Light Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in low light conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different.

  • Page 42: Func. Menu - Basic Operations

    FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Commonly used functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 198 – 199). Display the FUNC. menu.  Press the m button. Choose a menu item. ...

  • Page 43: Menu - Basic Operations

    MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 200 – 203). Display the menu.

  • Page 44: Changing The Sound Settings

    Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu.  Press the n button. Choose [Mute].  Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.  Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On].

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Screen Brightness

    Adjusting the Screen Brightness Choose [Volume].  Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial  to choose [Volume], then press the m button. Adjust the volume.  Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the volume.

  • Page 46: Indicator

    Indicator Choose [LCD Brightness].  Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.  Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [LCD Brightness]. Adjust the brightness. Press the qr buttons to adjust the  brightness. ...

  • Page 47: Returning The Camera To Default Settings

    Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu.  Press the n button. Choose [Reset All].  Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. ...

  • Page 48: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

    Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera turns off automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after you stop operating the camera.

  • Page 49: Shooting With Commonly Used Functions

    Shooting with Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the self- timer. This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting • in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp.

  • Page 50: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)

    Zooming In More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 140x maximum, and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. Move the zoom lever toward i. ...

  • Page 51: Reacquiring Zoomed In Subjects (Zoom Framing Assist)

    Reacquiring Zoomed In Subjects (Zoom Framing Assist) If you lose track of your subject while zoomed in, temporarily zooming out will make it easier to find. Look for the subject.  Press and hold the button.  The camera will zoom out, and a white frame will appear on the area displayed before pressing the button.

  • Page 52: Inserting The Date And Time

    Inserting the Date and Time 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. 20). Display the menu.

  • Page 53: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Choose ].  After pressing the p button, press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose ], then press the m button.

  • Page 54: Customizing The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Choose [.  Follow Step 1 on p. 53 to choose [. Once set, [ will appear on the screen.

  • Page 55: Changing The Aspect Ratio

    Changing the Aspect Ratio • When 2 or more shots are set, the exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may take longer than usual. Shooting will stop automatically if the memory card fills.

  • Page 56: Changing The Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)

    Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings. Choose the recording pixel setting.  After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to ...
  • Page 57 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 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed (p.

  • Page 58: Correcting The Green Tint From Mercury Lamps

    Correcting the Green Tint from Mercury Lamps When shooting scenes lit by mercury lamps, such as night scenes, the subject and background in the recorded image may have a green tint. You can automatically correct the green tint when shooting (Multi-area White Balance).

  • Page 59: Adding Effects And Shooting In Various Conditions

    Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions.

  • Page 60: Take Shots Of Moving Subjects (Sports)

    Take shots of moving subjects (Sports) Lets you shoot continuous images of a moving subject while focusing automatically. At maximum wide angle, move approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away from your subject. At maximum telephoto, move approximately 10 m (33 ft.) or more away from your subject and shoot.

  • Page 61: Shooting In Special Scenes

    Shooting in Special Scenes The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Enter K mode.  Set the mode dial to K. Choose a Shooting mode. ...
  • Page 62 Shooting in Special Scenes Take nightscapes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene)  Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscenes by combining several continuous shots to reduce camera shake and noise.  When using a tripod, you should shoot in A mode (p.
  • Page 63 Shooting in Special Scenes t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks)  Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. • mode, hold the camera firmly while shooting as multiple images are captured in succession. In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from •...

  • Page 64: Adding Effects And Shooting (Creative Filters)

    Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) You can add various effects to images when shooting. Enter mode.  Set the mode dial to Choose a Shooting mode. After pressing the m button, press the  op buttons to choose  Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a Shooting mode, then press the m button.

  • Page 65: Miniature Effect

    Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose  Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose Choose an effect level. ...

  • Page 66: Toy Camera Effect

    Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of • the frame will switch, and you can press the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displayed vertically. •...

  • Page 67: Shooting In Monochrome

    Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white. Choose  Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose Choose a color tone.  Press the l button. ...

  • Page 68: Shooting With Color Swap

    Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Specify the color.  Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the q button.  The specified color will be recorded. Specify the range of colors. ...
  • Page 69 Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Specify the color to be swapped.  Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the q button.  The specified color will be recorded. Specify the target color. ...

  • Page 70: Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest)

    Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest) You can make a short movie of a day just by taking still images. Each time you take a picture, the scene just before taking your shot will be recorded as a movie. All the movies recorded that day will be saved as a single file.

  • Page 71: Detecting A Face And Shooting (Smart Shutter)

    Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose  Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose then press the l button. ...
  • Page 72 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after it detects a wink. Choose  Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose then press the l button.

  • Page 73: Using The Face Self-Timer

    Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Changing the number of shots in Step 1, press the op buttons. After choosing • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later.

  • Page 74: High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-Speed Burst Hq)

    High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst HQ) Join the subjects and look at the camera.  When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and self-timer sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and approximately 2 seconds later the shutter will release.
  • Page 75 High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst HQ) • The focus, brightness and white balance will be set with the first shot. • Nothing will appear on the screen while shooting. • After continuous shooting ends, a certain amount of time may be needed before you can take the next shot.

  • Page 76: Shooting Stitch Assist Images

    Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Choose x or v.  Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose x or v.

  • Page 77: Choosing Settings Yourself

    Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G mode. • G stands for Program AE. •...

  • Page 78: Shooting In Program Ae

    Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) – infinity at maximum telephoto (i).

  • Page 79: Turning The Flash On

    Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately 50 cm – 7.0 m (1.6 – 23 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 1.4 – 3.0 m (4.6 – 9.8 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i). Raise the flash.

  • Page 80: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function.  After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option.

  • Page 81: Changing The Iso Speed

    Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed.  After pressing the r button, press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button.  The option you set will appear on the screen.

  • Page 82: Custom Color

    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) My Colors Off — Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid Vivid impression. Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral hues. Sepia Changes the image to sepia tones. Changes the image to black and white.

  • Page 83: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Choose a Drive mode.  After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option.  Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button.

  • Page 84: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

    Shooting Close-ups (Macro) If you set the camera to e, it focuses on close subjects only. The focusing range is approximately 0 – 50 cm (0 – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at maximum wide angle (j). Choose e.

  • Page 85: Using The Digital Tele-Converter

    Using the Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by 1.5x or 2.0x. 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. Choose [Digital Zoom].

  • Page 86: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame].  Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose an option.

  • Page 87: Face Detect

    Changing the AF Frame Mode Face Detect • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( only). • When the camera is pointed at subjects, a white frame appears on the face the camera judges to be the main subject, and gray frames (max. 2) will appear on other faces.

  • Page 88: Changing The Af Frame Position And Size

    Changing the AF Frame Position and Size When the AF frame mode is set to [FlexiZone] (p. 86), you can change the position and size of the AF frame. Press the button.  The AF frame will turn orange. Move the AF frame. ...

  • Page 89: Choosing The Subject To Focus On (Tracking Af)

    Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking AF) You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot. Choose [Tracking AF].  Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Tracking AF].

  • Page 90: Magnifying The Focal Point

    Magnifying the Focal Point • The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button half way without pressing the button. When shooting completes, will appear in the center of the screen. • [Servo AF] (p. 91) is fixed to [On]. •...

  • Page 91: Shooting With The Af Lock

    Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus.  Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button.

  • Page 92: Focus Bracketing (Focus-Bkt Mode)

    Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) • If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange. Release your finger from the shutter button, then press it again halfway. • You cannot shoot with the AF lock in this mode. The [AF-Point Zoom] option in the 4 tab is not available in Servo AF •...

  • Page 93: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode

    Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus. Choose  After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose then press the m button.

  • Page 94: Choosing The Person To Focus On (Face Select)

    Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot. Set the AF frame to [Face Detect] (p. 87). Enter Face Select mode.  Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the button.

  • Page 95: Changing The Metering Method

    Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the metering method.  After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option.  Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option, then press the m button.

  • Page 96: Shooting With The Ae Lock

    Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Lock the exposure.  Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 97: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb Mode)

    Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)  If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the o button again, will disappear and FE will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot.  When you shoot one image, will disappear and FE will unlock. Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) The camera takes 3 continuous shots while automatically adjusting the exposure to standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure, in that...

  • Page 98: Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation

    Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just as with exposure compensation (p. 78), you can adjust the exposure from –2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash. Choose X.  After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose X. Choose the amount of flash exposure compensation.

  • Page 99: Red-Eye Correction

    Red-Eye Correction Choose Z.  After pressing the h button, press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Z, then press the m button. Once set, Z will appear on the screen.  Shoot.  Even if the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound ends.

  • Page 100: Checking For Shut Eyes

    Checking for Shut Eyes Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can also correct recorded images (p. 143). If you hold down the h button for more than 1 second, the screen in Step •...

  • Page 101: Getting More Out Of Your Camera

    Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter explains how to shoot in M, B and D modes. How to use modes is also explained. • This chapter assumes that the camera has been set to the corresponding mode.

  • Page 102: Setting The Shutter Speed

    Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set. M stands for “Time value”. Set the mode dial to Adjust the setting.

  • Page 103: Setting The Aperture Value

    Setting the Aperture Value You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set. B stands for “Aperture value”, which refers to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens.

  • Page 104: Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture Value

    Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images with the exposure you want. D stands for “Manual”. Set the mode dial to D. Choose a setting.  Press the o button to choose the shutter speed or aperture value.

  • Page 105: Adjusting The Flash Output

    Adjusting the Flash Output In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. Set the mode dial to D. Choose the flash output level. After pressing the m button, press the  op buttons to choose X. Complete the setting. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to ...

  • Page 106: Saving Shooting Settings

    Saving Shooting Settings You can save commonly used Shooting modes and settings to your preference. To switch to saved settings, simply turn the mode dial to . Even if you switch Shooting modes or turn off the camera, settings that usually cancel (self timer, etc.) will be saved.

  • Page 107: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies

    Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to E. However, •...

  • Page 108: Shooting Movies In E Mode

    Shooting Movies in E Mode Enter E mode.  Set the mode dial to E. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 108 – 116). Shoot.  Press the movie button.  To stop shooting the movie, press the movie button again.

  • Page 109: Miniature Effect P

    Shooting Various Kinds of Movies Just as with still images, you can let the camera select the best settings for the scene or add various effects while shooting movies. Choose a Shooting mode.  Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61, or Steps 1 – 2 on p.

  • Page 110: Shoot Movies That Look Like A Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)

    Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models. You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the scene that will be blurred, and the playback speed, which makes people and objects in the scene move quickly during playback.

  • Page 111: Shoot Fast Moving Subjects And Play Them Back In Slow Motion

    Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies • The image quality will be fixed at when an aspect ratio of chosen, and when an aspect ratio of is chosen (p. 55). If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of •...
  • Page 112 Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies Frame Rates and Playback Times (for 30 Sec. Clips) Frame Rate Playback Time 240 fps Approx. 4 min. 120 fps Approx. 2 min. Viewing super slow motion movies • The movie will play back in slow motion when you follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 32. •...

  • Page 113: Changing The Image Quality

    *1 Approx. 13 min. 35 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 108). *2 Approx. 55 min. 38 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 108). • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the...

  • Page 114: Taking Still Images While Shooting A Movie

    Taking Still Images while Shooting a Movie You can shoot still images while shooting a movie. Focus while shooting a movie. Make sure that 4 appears on the screen,  then press the shutter button halfway.  The focus and exposure will readjust (the camera will not beep).

  • Page 115: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift

    AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of –2 to +2 before shooting. Lock the exposure.  Press the o button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. ...

  • Page 116: Other Shooting Functions

    Other Shooting Functions Using the Wind Filter Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong. However, unnatural sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind.  Press the n button to choose [Movie Audio] in the 4 tab, then press the m button.

  • Page 117: Editing

    Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Choose *. Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 32 to choose *,  then press the m button.  The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Movie Editing Panel Set the editing range.

  • Page 118: Save The Edited Movie

    Editing Save the edited movie.  Press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button.  Press the opqr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [New File], then press the m button.  The movie will be saved as a new file. •...

  • Page 119: Using Various Playback And Editing Functions

    Using Various Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, have had their file names changed, or have been taken on a different camera.

  • Page 120: Quickly Searching Images

    Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g.  Images will display in an index.  The number of images increases each time you move the lever toward g.

  • Page 121: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback

    Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Viewing Movies Made with Movie Digest You can select movies made in mode (p. 70) by date for viewing. Choose [Movie Digest Playback]. After pressing the n button, choose  [Movie Digest Playback] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
  • Page 122 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback Search by Choose a target filter.  In single image playback, press the d button, then press the op buttons to choose a jump method.  , press the qr buttons to choose a filter. Turning the 5 dial will only display images that match the filter of the Target Filters chosen target image.

  • Page 123: Checking The Focus

    Checking the Focus Jump by Images  In single image playback, press the d button, then press the op buttons to choose a jump method. If you press the qr buttons, the display  will advance to the image that is the chosen number of images away.

  • Page 124: Viewing Slideshows

    Viewing Slideshows The focus check display is not available for movies. Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. Press the n button to choose  [Slideshow] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.

  • Page 125: Magnifying Images

    Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k.  The display will zoom in on the image. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum factor of approximately 10x.  If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area.

  • Page 126: Ungrouping Images

    Viewing Each Image in a Group Group playback In group playback (Step 2), you can search (p. 120) and magnify (p. 125) images. You can process all the images in a group at once while in “Protecting Images” (p. 128), “Erasing Images” (p. 132), or “Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)” (p.

  • Page 127: Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle)

    Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) The camera will choose 4 images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will select 4 more images letting you enjoy playing back images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes.

  • Page 128: Changing Image Transitions

    Changing Image Transitions You can choose from 3 transition effects when switching between images in single image playback. Choose [Transition].  Press the n button to choose [Transition] in the 1 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose a transition effect. Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp.

  • Page 129: Choosing Images Individually

    Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select].  Follow Step 2 on p. 128 to choose [Select], then press the m button. Choose images.  Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image, then press the m button.

  • Page 130: Selecting A Range

    Protecting Images Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range].  Follow Step 2 on p. 128 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose a starting image.  Press the m button. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to ...

  • Page 131: Protect Images

    Protecting Images Protect images.  Press the p button to choose [Protect], then press the m button. Choosing images with the 5 dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the 5 dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed.

  • Page 132: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 128) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method Choose [Erase].  Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
  • Page 133 Erasing Images Erase.  If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear.  Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range].  Follow Step 2 on p.

  • Page 134: Tagging Images As Favorites

    Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 121). Choose [Favorites].  Press the n button to choose [Favorites] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.

  • Page 135: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)

    Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in filtered playback (p. 121) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 124), “Protecting Images” (p. 128), “Erasing Images”...
  • Page 136 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select].  Follow Step 2 on p. 135 to choose [Select], then press the m button. Choose an image.  Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an image.
  • Page 137 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range].  Follow Step 2 on p. 135 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images.  Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 130 to choose images.

  • Page 138: Rotating Images

    Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose [Rotate].  Press the n button to choose [Rotate] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Rotate the image. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to ...

  • Page 139: Resizing Images

    Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize].  Press the n button to choose [Resize] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to ...

  • Page 140: Trimming

    Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming].  Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to ...

  • Page 141: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function

    Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 81 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors].  Press the n button to choose [My Colors] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.

  • Page 142: Correcting The Brightness (I-Contrast)

    Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression.

  • Page 143: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect

    Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. Press the n button to choose [Red-  Eye Correction] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image.

  • Page 145: Printing

    Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers • This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer. Please also refer to the Printer User Guide.

  • Page 146: Printing Images

    Printing Images Easy Print You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ...

  • Page 147: Making Print Settings

    After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to p. 214 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). • Index printing is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately).
  • Page 148 Printing Images Default Follows the printer’s settings. Date Prints the date. File No. Prints the file number. Both Prints both the date and file number. — Default Follows the printer’s settings. — Uses shooting information to optimize print settings. Red-Eye1 Corrects red-eye.
  • Page 149 Printing Images • You may not be able to trim images depending on the aspect ratio, or if they are too small. • Trimming photos with embedded dates may not show the dates properly. Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings].

  • Page 150: Available Layout Options

    Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Follows the printer’s settings. Bordered Prints with a border. Borderless Prints without a border. N-up Selects how many copies of an image are printed on a sheet. Prints ID photos. ID Photo Only images with a recording pixel setting of L and an aspect ratio of 4:3 can be chosen.

  • Page 151: Connect The Camera To The Printer

    Pressing the m button during printing will cancel printing. • • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models.

  • Page 152: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)

    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed as a batch (p. 156) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.

  • Page 153: Print Settings

    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all images chosen for printing. Choose [Print Settings].  Press the n button to choose [Print Settings] in the 2 tab, then press the m button.

  • Page 154: Choosing The Number Of Copies

    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.].  Press the n button to choose [Select Images & Qty.] in the 2 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to ...

  • Page 155: Set All Images To Print Once

    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Select Range Choose [Select Range].  Follow Step 1 on p. 154 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images.  Follow Steps 2 – 3 on p. 130 to choose images. Make print settings.
  • Page 156 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Printing chosen images (DPOF) • When there are images added to the print list (pp. 152 – 155), the screen on the left will appear when you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. Press the op buttons to choose [Print now], then press the m button to easily print images added to the print list.

  • Page 157: Customizing Camera Settings

    Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.

  • Page 158: Changing Camera Settings

    Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions in the 3 tab (p. 43). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds.  Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button.  Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose a menu item.

  • Page 159: Low Level Memory Card Formatting

    Changing Camera Settings Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, the continuous shooting speed slows down, or recording suddenly stops while shooting a movie.
  • Page 160 Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera.  Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button.  Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an option.
  • Page 161 Changing Camera Settings Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 –...

  • Page 162: Creating Folders By Shooting Date

    Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date.  Choose [Create Folder], then press the qr buttons to choose [Daily].  Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date.

  • Page 163: Setting The Screen Shut-Off Time

    Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 48). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].  Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button.
  • Page 164 Changing Camera Settings Choose the world time zone.  Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [ World], then press the n button.  will appear on the shooting screen (p. 191). If you change the date or time in the setting (p.

  • Page 165: Changing Shooting Function Settings

    Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 43). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this section in modes other than G, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.

  • Page 166: Changing The Flash Timing

    Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Flash Timing You can change the timing of the flash and shutter. Choose [Flash Control], then press the m  button.  Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose [Shutter Sync.], then press the qr buttons to choose a setting.

  • Page 167: After Shooting

    Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. Choose [Review Info], then press the qr  buttons to choose an option. Displays the image only. Displays detailed information Detailed (p.
  • Page 168 Changing Shooting Function Settings Displays shooting information Shooting Info (p. 191). Grid Lines A grid overlays the screen. A histogram (p. 41) appears in Shooting modes G, M, B and Histogram If you press the shutter button halfway and return to the shooting screen from the custom display settings screen, the settings will not be saved.
  • Page 169 Changing Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the Powered IS Function Powered IS reduces subtle camera shake when shooting movies at max. telephoto. However, when shooting while walking, or during long panning shots, you should set Powered IS to [Off], as it may cause unexpected results in these situations.

  • Page 170: Registering Functions To The

    Changing Shooting Function Settings Registering Functions to the Button  Choose [Set Shortcut button], then press the m button.  Press the opqr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose the functions to register, then press the m button. ...

  • Page 171: Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu)

    Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu) You can register up to 5 items from commonly used shooting menus to the tab, letting you quickly access these items from a single screen. Choose [My Menu settings].  Choose [My Menu settings] in the tab, then press the m button.

  • Page 172: Changing Playback Function Settings

    Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 43). Turning Off the Auto Rotate Function When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. You can turn off this function.

  • Page 173: Useful Information

    Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the accessories and Eye-Fi cards (both sold separately) (p. 212), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.

  • Page 174: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV Using the separately sold Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (p. 213), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. ...

  • Page 175: Shooting Using A Tv As The Display

    Viewing Images on a TV Shooting Using a TV as the Display You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in “Viewing Images on a TV”...
  • Page 176 Viewing Images on a TV Using a TV Remote to Control the Camera When you connect the camera to an HDMI CEC compatible TV, you can use the TV’s remote control to operate the camera and play back images or view slideshows.
  • Page 177 Viewing Images on a TV Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV Return Closes the menu. Displays groups of High-speed Burst HQ images (only Group playback appears when grouped images are chosen). Play movie Plays a movie (only appears when a movie is chosen). Plays back images automatically.

  • Page 178: Using Household Power

    Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera. Plug the cord into the coupler.  Fully insert the plug into the coupler. Terminals Insert the coupler.

  • Page 179: Using The Lens Hood (Sold Separately)

    Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately) Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera. Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately) When shooting a backlit, wide-angle photo without using a flash, attach Lens Hood LH-DC60 (sold separately) to reduce the amount of extraneous light entering the lens.

  • Page 180: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)

    When a Speedlite EX series flash is mounted, you cannot set the built-in flash. • Using a non-Canon brand flash (particularly a high-voltage flash) or flash accessories may inhibit normal operation or damage the camera. • Please also read the Speedlite EX series manual included with the flash.
  • Page 181 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Speedlite 580EX II/430EX II/320EX/270EX II/ 270EX These flashes enable you to shoot scenes brightly and allow for a wider range of flash photography to suit your purposes. Attach the flash to the hot shoe. Turn the flash on, then turn the camera on.
  • Page 182 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) What if... • What if you cannot perform the operations in Steps 4 and 5? Set the camera to G, M, B or D mode. • What if you cannot adjust settings for the built-in flash? When a Speedlite EX series flash is mounted, the setting screen for the built-in flash will not appear, and you will not be able to adjust settings.

  • Page 183: Sold Separately

    Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Configuring the Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) You can set the following options when in G, M, B and D modes. In other modes, only [Red-Eye Corr.] and [Red-Eye Lamp] can be set (the flash adjusts and fires automatically).

  • Page 184: Using An Eye-Fi Card

    Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 16). When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service.

  • Page 185: Checking Connection Information

    Using an Eye-Fi Card Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status. Choose [Connection info]. Press the n button to choose [Eye-Fi  Settings] in the 3 tab, then press the m button. ...

  • Page 186: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Power You pressed the ON/OFF button, but nothing happened.

  • Page 187: Image Is Blurred

    Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 24). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 207). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 165). •...
  • Page 188 Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 159). Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode.

  • Page 189: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen

    Memory card error (p. 159) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is inserted in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 17). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 25, 30, 49, 59, 77, 101, 107) or edit images (pp.
  • Page 190 If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. File Error •...

  • Page 191: Information Displayed On The Screen

    Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) The same information will display on the viewfinder. Battery Charge Indicator Focusing Range (pp. 84, AF Frame (p. 86) (p. 15) 93), AF Lock (p. 91), Aperture Value Image Stabilization Camera Orientation* (pp.

  • Page 192: Scene Icons

    Information Displayed on the Screen : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjusts settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you can hold the camera in either orientation and it will automatically rotate images for correct viewing.
  • Page 193 Information Displayed on the Screen IS Mode Icons Automatically sets the optimal image stabilization for the scene (Intelligent IS) and displays the following icons when in A mode Reduces camera shake when shooting movies, including strong Reduces camera shake when camera shake that occurs when shooting still images.
  • Page 194 Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Movies (pp. 30, 32) High- Eye-Fi Transfer Complete Flash (pp. 79, 98), Flash speed Burst HQ (p. 74), (p. 184) Exposure Compensation Print List (p. 152) Amount (p. 98) Battery Charge Indicator My Category (p.
  • Page 195 Information Displayed on the Screen Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 32) Exit Play Slow Motion (You can use the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Skip Backward* (Continues to skip backward if you hold down the m button.) Previous Frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next Frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Skip Forward* (Continues to skip forward if you hold down the m button.)

  • Page 196: Functions And Menu Lists

    Functions and Menu Lists Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Modes D B M G Function Exposure Compensation (p. 78) —    —  —      ISO Speed (p. 81)    ...
  • Page 197 Functions and Menu Lists w O P t                    — — — — —                         ...
  • Page 198 Functions and Menu Lists FUNC. Menu Shooting Modes D B M G Function       White Balance (p. 80)     — —     — —      ...
  • Page 199 Functions and Menu Lists w O P t                          — —    — —  — — — —  — — — — — — —   — ...

  • Page 200: Shooting Menu

    Functions and Menu Lists 4 Shooting Menu Shooting Modes D B M G Function Face Detect      — AF Frame (p. 86) Tracking AF      FlexiZone/Center     —  Standard ...
  • Page 201 Functions and Menu Lists w O P t             — — — —         —   — — —  —     — — — — —     — — — ...
  • Page 202 Functions and Menu Lists Shooting Modes D B M G Function Center — —     Spot AE Point (p. 95) AF Point     — — —   — — — Safety Shift (p. 103) ...
  • Page 203 Functions and Menu Lists w O P t  — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...

  • Page 204: Set Up Menu

    Functions and Menu Lists 3 Set up Menu Item Content Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 44 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 44 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 158 Hints & Tips On*/Off p.

  • Page 205: Playback Menu

    Functions and Menu Lists 1 Playback Menu Item Content Ref. Page Movie Digest Playback Plays back movies made in Movie Digest mode. p. 121 Smart Shuffle Starts Smart Shuffle. p. 127 Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 124 Erase Erases images (Select, Select Range, All Images). p.

  • Page 206: Handling Precautions

    • Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.

  • Page 207: Specifications

    Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels ....Approx. 12.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length ........4.3 (W) – 150.5 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent : 24 (W) – 840 (T) mm) Zoom Magnification......35x Focusing Range ......0 cm (0 in.) – infinity (W), 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) – infinity (T) •...
  • Page 208 Specifications Flash Modes ..........Auto, on, Slow Synchro, off Hot Shoe ......... Available Range ..........50 cm – 7.0 m (W), 1.4 – 3.0 m (T) (1.6 – 23 ft. (W), 4.6 – 9.8 ft. (T)) Shooting Modes ........C2, C1, M, Av, Tv, P, Auto* , Sports, SCN* , Creative Filters*...
  • Page 209 Specifications Recording Pixels Still Images........[16:9] Large: 4000 x 2248, Medium 1: 2816 x 1584, Medium 2: 1920 x 1080, Small: 640 x 360 [3:2] Large: 4000 x 2664, Medium 1: 2816 x 1880, Medium 2: 1600 x 1064, Small: 640 x 424 [4:3] Large: 4000 x 3000, Medium 1: 2816 x 2112, Medium 2: 1600 x 1200, Small: 640 x 480...
  • Page 210 Max. Diameter x Length......φ69.6 x 27.0 mm (φ2.74 x 1.06 in.) Weight ..........Approx. 10 g (Approx. 0.35 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 211: Accessories

    CB-2LC/CB-2LCE* Solution Disk Lens Cap Case for Hot Shoe Cap (includes hot shoe cap) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* * Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card USB Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST HDMI Cable HTC-100...

  • Page 212: Separately Sold Accessories

    Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Pack NB-10L  Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Battery Charger CB-2LC/CB-2LCE  A charger for charging Battery Pack NB-10L.

  • Page 213: Other Accessories

    Filter Adapter FA-DC67A  This adapter is required for attaching a 67 mm filter. Canon-brand Lens Filter (67 mm dia.)  Protects the lens and allows you to shoot with various effects. A lens filter and the lens cap cannot be attached to the camera at the same...
  • Page 214 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 215: Index

    Index Adding to Image........52 Changing ..........21 AC Adapter Kit......... 178, 212 Setting..........20 Accessories ......... 2, 212 World Clock ........163 AEB Mode ..........97 Date and Time  Date/Time AE Lock ..........96, 115 Default Settings .........47 AF Frames........26, 86, 88 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ....
  • Page 216 Index AF Frames........26, 86 Low Light (Shooting Mode) ....... 62 AF Lock ..........91 AF-Point Zoom ........90 Face Select......... 94 M (Shooting Mode)........104 Servo AF..........91 Macro (Focus Mode) ......... 84 Focus Bracketing........92 Magnified Display ........125 Focus Check ...........
  • Page 217 Index Super Vivid (Shooting Mode).....64 Recording Pixels (Image Size) ....56 Red-Eye Correction ......99, 143 Tag Images as Favorites ......134 Resizing (Making Images Smaller)..139 Terminal.....35, 146, 174, 175, 178 Rotate ............138 Toy Camera Effect (Shooting Mode) ..66 Tracking AF .........

  • Page 218: Trademark Acknowledgments

    Trademark Acknowledgments • The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple INC.
  • Page 219 • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

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