Canon PowerShot G7X User Manual
Hide thumbs Also See for PowerShot G7X:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Camera User Guide
● Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions"
( = 15) 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.
● Click the buttons in the lower right to access other pages.
: Next page
: Previous page
: Page before you clicked a link
● To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title at right.
© CANON INC. 2014
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
5
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Wi-Fi Functions
8
Setting Menu
9
Accessories
10
Appendix
Index
ENGLISH
CEL-SV5SA210
1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Canon PowerShot G7X

  • Page 1 Setting Menu ● Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ● To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title at right. Accessories Appendix Index ENGLISH © CANON INC. 2014 CEL-SV5SA210...
  • Page 2: Before Use Initial Information

    Compatible Memory Cards Before Use Before Use The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of Basic Guide capacity. ● SD memory cards* Advanced Guide ● SDHC memory cards* Initial Information ● SDXC memory cards* Camera Basics Auto Mode / Package Contents Hybrid Auto Mode Cards conforming to SD standards.
  • Page 3: Preliminary Notes And Legal Information

    Basic Guide ● Take and review some test shots initially 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 Advanced Guide damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory,...
  • Page 4: Part Names And Conventions In This Guide

    Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Before Use ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) Basic Guide ( 5 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) ( 8 ) ( 9 ) ( 10 )
  • Page 5: Camera Basics

    ● In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera Before Use buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble. ● The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. Basic Guide [ ] Control ring (11) on front [ ] Up button (9) on back [ ] Left button (16) on back Advanced Guide...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Advanced Guide Before Use 1 Camera Basics ............26 Basic Guide Before Use On/Off ..................26 Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) ......27 Advanced Guide Initial Information .............. 2 Power Saving in Shooting Mode ...........27 Package Contents ..............2 Power Saving in Playback Mode ...........27 Camera Basics Compatible Memory Cards............
  • Page 7 Common, Convenient Features ..........40 Changing the Image Display Style after Shots ......52 Before Use Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) ......40 Changing the Image Display Period after Shots ....52 Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) ......41 Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots ......53 Basic Guide Using the Self-Timer ..............41 3 Other Shooting Modes ..........54...
  • Page 8 Shooting Star Trails (Star Trails) ...........68 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode ..........81 Before Use Shooting Movies of Star Movement Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking) ....82 (Star Time-Lapse Movie) ............69 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) ........82 Basic Guide Adjusting Colors ..............70 Digital Tele-Converter ..............83 Changing the AF Frame Mode ..........83 Shooting Various Movies ............
  • Page 9 5 Tv, Av, M, and C Mode ..........93 Checking People Detected in Face ID ........107 Before Use Browsing and Filtering Images ..........107 Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode)........93 Navigating through Images in an Index ........107 Basic Guide Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode) ........94 Touch-Screen Operations ............108 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) ..
  • Page 10: Playback Mode

    Sending Images to a Registered Web Service ..... 138 Before Use Using Touch Actions Functions ..........119 Registering Web Services ............138 Changing Touch Actions Functions ......... 119 Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ......139 Basic Guide Assignable Functions ............120 Registering Other Web Services .........140 Uploading Images to Web Services ........141 Editing Still Images ...............
  • Page 11: Wi-Fi Functions

    Hiding Hints and Tips ...............152 Playback on a High-Definition TV ........161 Before Use Date and Time .................152 Playback on a Standard-Definition TV.........162 World Clock ................152 Powering the Camera with Household Power ......162 Basic Guide Lens Retraction Timing ............153 Using the Software ............... 163 Using Eco Mode ..............153 Software ..................163 Advanced Guide...
  • Page 12: Setting Menu

    Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Precautions ........201 10 Appendix ..............173 Before Use Radio Wave Interference Precautions ........201 Troubleshooting ..............173 Security Precautions ..............201 Basic Guide On-Screen Messages............177 Trademarks and Licensing ..........202 On-Screen Information ............179 Disclaimer ................202 Advanced Guide Shooting (Information Display) ..........179 Battery Level ...............179 Camera Basics...
  • Page 13: Common Camera Operations

    Applying special effects Common Camera Operations Before Use Basic Guide Shoot Vivid Colors Poster Effect “Aged” Photos ( = 58) ( = 58) ( = 59) Advanced Guide ● Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode) = 34, = 36 Camera Basics ●...
  • Page 14: Appendix

    View Use Wi-Fi Functions Before Use ● View images (Playback Mode) ● Send images to a smartphone Basic Guide = 103 = 128 ● Automatic playback (Slideshow) ● Share images online Advanced Guide = 112 = 138 ● On a TV ●...
  • Page 15: Safety Precautions

    ● Do not look through the viewfinder (if your model has one) at intense Safety Precautions Before Use light sources, such as the sun on a clear day or an intense artificial light source. Basic Guide This could damage your eyesight. ●...
  • Page 16 Before Use Caution Caution Denotes the possibility of property damage. Denotes the possibility of injury. Basic Guide ● Do not aim the camera at intense light sources, such as the sun on a ● When carrying the product by the strap, be careful not to bang it, clear day or an intense artificial light source.
  • Page 17 ● If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that Before Use have different levels of charge together, and do not use old and new batteries together. Do not insert the batteries with the + and – Basic Guide terminals reversed.
  • Page 18: Basic Guide

    Initial Preparations Before Use Prepare for shooting as follows. Basic Guide Attaching the Strap Advanced Guide Basic Guide Attach the strap. Camera Basics Thread the end of the strap through the Auto Mode / strap hole (1), and then pull the other Basic Operations Hybrid Auto Mode end of the strap through the loop on the...
  • Page 19: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the Battery Pack Before Use ● For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery pack, see Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger. Be sure to “Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time”...
  • Page 20: Removing The Battery Pack And Memory Card

    Insert the battery pack. Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card ( 1 ) ( 2 ) Before Use Holding the battery pack with the terminals (1) facing as shown, press the battery lock Remove the battery pack. Basic Guide (2) in the direction of the arrow and insert the battery pack until the lock clicks shut.
  • Page 21: Changing The Date And Time

    Set the date and time. Changing the Date and Time Before Use Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an Adjust the date and time as follows. option. Basic Guide Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Access the menu screen.
  • Page 22: Display Language

    Display Language Trying the Camera Out Before Use Change the display language as needed. Still Images Movies Basic Guide Enter Playback mode. Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Advanced Guide Press the [ ] button.
  • Page 23 Shoot. Shooting Movies Before Use Shooting Still Images 1) Start shooting. 1) Focus. Press the movie button. The camera Basic Guide beeps once as recording begins, and Press the shutter button lightly, halfway [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed down.
  • Page 24: Viewing

    Viewing Play movies. Before Use Press the [ ] button to access the movie After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as control panel, choose [ ] (either press Basic Guide follows. the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial), and then press the [ ] button again.
  • Page 25: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Before Use You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful Basic Guide when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Choose an image to erase. Advanced Guide Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose an image.
  • Page 26: Camera Basics

    On/Off Before Use Basic Guide Shooting Mode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the Advanced Guide camera on and prepare for shooting. Advanced Guide To turn the camera off, press the ON/OFF Camera Basics button again. Auto Mode / Playback Mode Camera Basics Hybrid Auto Mode Press the [...
  • Page 27: Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)

    Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) Shutter Button Before Use As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter Basic Guide the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all inactivity.
  • Page 28: Shooting Modes

    Shooting Modes Adjusting the Screen Angle and Orientation Before Use Use the mode dial to access each shooting mode. You can adjust the screen angle and orientation to suit the scene or how Basic Guide you are shooting. ( 4 ) Tilt the screen up to 180°...
  • Page 29: Shooting Display Options

    Shooting Display Options Using the FUNC. Menu Before Use Press the [ ] button to view other information on the screen, or to hide Configure commonly used shooting functions through the FUNC. menu as Basic Guide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen follows.
  • Page 30: Using Touch-Screen Operations To Configure Settings

    Using Touch-Screen Operations to Configure Using the Menu Screen Before Use Settings Configure a variety of camera functions through the menu screen as Basic Guide follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting Access the FUNC. menu (1) by pressing ], playback [ ], and so on.
  • Page 31: Touch-Screen Operations

    Choose an option. Touch-Screen Operations Before Use Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an option. ● To access tabs, press the [ ] button to access the menu screen, Basic Guide and then touch the desired tab. Finish the setup process. ●...
  • Page 32: On-Screen Keyboard

    On-Screen Keyboard Indicator Display Before Use Use the on-screen keyboard to enter information for Face ID ( = 44), The indicator on the back of the camera ( = 4) lights up or blinks Basic Guide Wi-Fi connections ( = 135), and so on. Note that the length and type of depending on the camera status.
  • Page 33: Clock

    Clock Before Use You can check the current time. Basic Guide Press and hold the [ ] button. Advanced Guide The current time appears. If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to Camera Basics vertical display.
  • Page 34: Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode

    Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings Before Use For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, Basic Guide simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Advanced Guide Shooting (Smart Auto) Camera Basics Still Images Movies Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Auto Mode / Turn the camera on.
  • Page 35 Shoot. Shooting Movies Before Use Shooting Still Images 1) Start shooting. 1) Focus. Press the movie button. The camera Basic Guide beeps once as recording begins, and Press the shutter button halfway. [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed The camera beeps twice after focusing, Advanced Guide ( 1 ) time (1).
  • Page 36: Shooting In Hybrid Auto Mode

    Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode Before Use ● Digest movie quality is [ ] and cannot be changed. ● Sounds are not played when you press the shutter button halfway Still Images Movies or trigger the self-timer ( = 152). Basic Guide You can make a short movie of the day just by shooting still images.
  • Page 37: Still Images

    Still Images Movies Before Use Basic Guide ● A blinking [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be ● Keep your fingers away from the microphone (1) while shooting blurred by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a movies.
  • Page 38: Scene Icons

    Scene Icons ● The background color of [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] is dark blue, Before Use and the background color of [ ] is orange. Still Images Movies ● For movies, only People, Other Subjects, and Other Close-Range Basic Guide Subjects icons are displayed.
  • Page 39: Continuous Shooting Scenes

    Image Stabilization Icons Continuous Shooting Scenes Before Use If you shoot a still image when the following scene icons are displayed, Still Images Movies Basic Guide the camera will shoot continuously. If you press the shutter button halfway Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically when one of the icons in the table below is displayed, one of the following applied (Intelligent IS).
  • Page 40: On-Screen Frames

    On-Screen Frames Common, Convenient Features Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide In [ ] mode, a variety of frames are displayed once the camera Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) detects subjects you are aiming the camera at. Advanced Guide Still Images Movies...
  • Page 41: Shooting At Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom)

    Using the Self-Timer Before Use ● To deactivate digital zoom, choose MENU ( = 30) ► [ ] tab ► [Digital Zoom] ► [Off]. Still Images Movies Basic Guide With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots.
  • Page 42: Using The Self-Timer To Avoid Camera Shake

    Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake Before Use ● When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white Still Images Movies balance are determined by the first shot. More time is required between shots when the flash fires or when you have specified Basic Guide This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you to take many shots.
  • Page 43: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Image Display during Playback Before Use Each set of images shot continuously is managed as a single group, Still Images Movies Basic Guide and only the first image in that group will be displayed. To indicate that In [ ] mode, hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot the image is part of a group, [ ] is displayed in the upper left of the...
  • Page 44: Using Face Id

    Registering Face ID Information Using Face ID Before Use You can register information (face info, names, birthdays) for up to If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that person’s Basic Guide 12 people to use with Face ID. face, and prioritize focus, brightness, and color for that person when shooting.
  • Page 45: Shooting

    Continue registering face information. After [Register?] is displayed, press Before Use the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial To register up to 4 more points of face to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] information (expressions or angles), Basic Guide button.
  • Page 46: Checking And Editing Registered Information

    Checking and Editing Registered Information Before Use ● People other than those registered may be mistakenly detected as the registered person if they share similar facial features. Basic Guide Access the [Check/Edit Info] screen. Following step 1 in “Registering Face ID Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 47: Overwriting And Adding Face Information

    Choose the face info to overwrite. Before Use ● Even if you change names in [Edit Profile], the names recorded in Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons or turn previously shot images will remain the same. the [ ] dial to choose the face info to Basic Guide overwrite, and then press the [ ] button.
  • Page 48: Erasing Registered Information

    Erasing Registered Information Image Customization Features Before Use You can erase information (face info, names, birthdays) registered to Basic Guide Face ID. However, names recorded in previously shot images will not be Changing the Aspect Ratio erased. Advanced Guide Access the [Erase Info] screen. Still Images Movies Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows.
  • Page 49: Changing Image Resolution (Size)

    Changing Image Resolution (Size) Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Before Use Mercury Lamps Still Images Movies Basic Guide Still Images Movies Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see In [ ] mode, subjects or background in shots of evening scenes Advanced Guide...
  • Page 50: Changing Movie Image Quality

    Changing Movie Image Quality Helpful Shooting Features Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide 4 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum Using the Dual Axis Electronic Level movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, Advanced Guide see “Recording Time per Memory Card”...
  • Page 51: Magnifying The Area In Focus

    Magnifying the Area in Focus Checking for Closed Eyes Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will [ ] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame.
  • Page 52: Customizing Camera Operation

    Changing the Image Display Style after Shots Customizing Camera Operation Before Use Still Images Movies Customize shooting functions on the [ ] tab of the menu screen as Basic Guide You can change how long images are displayed and what information is follows.
  • Page 53: Changing The Screen Displayed After Shots

    Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots Before Use Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. Basic Guide Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] (= 52). Advanced Guide Configure the settings. Camera Basics Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose [Display Info].
  • Page 54: Other Shooting Modes

    Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Before Use Shot (Creative Shot) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Advanced Guide The camera determines the subject and shooting conditions, automatically applying special effects and recomposing the shot to emphasize the subject. Six still images are recorded for each shot. You can capture Camera Basics multiple still images with effects using camera-determined settings.
  • Page 55: Choosing Effects

    Choosing Effects Specific Scenes Before Use Still Images Movies Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will Basic Guide You can choose effects for images captured in [ ] mode. automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. After choosing [ ] mode, turn the [ ] Advanced Guide...
  • Page 56   Shooting Underwater (Underwater) Before Use ● Subjects appear larger in [ ] mode compared to other modes. Still Images Movies ● In [ ] and [ ] mode, shots may look grainy because the ISO speed ( = 75) is increased to suit the shooting conditions. Basic Guide Natural-colored shots of sea life and ●...
  • Page 57: Using Functions For Underwater Shots

    Using Functions for Underwater Shots Before Use ● You can also configure this setting by pressing the [ ] button, touching the desired focusing range, and then touching it again. Basic Guide Shooting with an Underwater Focusing Range Still Images Movies Correcting White Balance Advanced Guide...
  • Page 58: Image Effects (Creative Filters)

    Shooting High-Contrast Scenes Image Effects (Creative Filters) Before Use (High Dynamic Range) Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Basic Guide Still Images Movies Enter [ ] mode. Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels Advanced Guide each time you shoot, and the camera combines image areas with optimal Set the mode dial to [ ].
  • Page 59: Adding Artistic Effects

    Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic) Adding Artistic Effects Before Use Still Images Movies Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects Basic Guide (Creative Filters)” ( = 58) and This effect makes colors look faded and images look weathered, as in old choose [ photographs.
  • Page 60: Shooting With A Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect)

    Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect Shots Resembling Miniature Models Before Use (Fish-Eye Effect) (Miniature Effect) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above Advanced Guide and below your selected area.
  • Page 61: Playback Speed And Estimated Playback Time (For One-Minute Clips)

    Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time Before Use (Toy Camera Effect) (for One-Minute Clips) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Speed Playback Time This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting Approx.
  • Page 62: Making Subjects Stand Out (Background Defocus)

    Making Subjects Stand Out (Background Defocus) Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide You can shoot subjects so that they stand out from the background. This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter were Two consecutive images are captured with settings optimized for attached to the camera.
  • Page 63: Shooting In Monochrome

    Shooting in Monochrome Special Modes for Other Purposes Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Auto Shooting after Face Detection (Smart Shutter) Advanced Guide Choose [ Still Images Movies Follow steps 1 –...
  • Page 64: Using The Wink Self-Timer

    Press the shutter button all the way Before Use ● You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button. down. ● The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face The camera now enters shooting standby the camera and open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are Basic Guide mode, and [Wink to take picture] is visible.
  • Page 65: Using The Face Self-Timer

    Join the subjects in the shooting Using the Face Self-Timer Before Use area and look at the camera. Still Images Movies After the camera detects a new face, the Basic Guide The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of lamp blinking and self-timer sound will another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area speed up.
  • Page 66: Shooting Starry Skies (Star)

    Shooting Starry Skies (Star) Have the person stay still until the Before Use lamp blinks. The person you are shooting should stay Basic Guide Shooting People against Starry Skies (Star Portrait) still until the lamp blinks three times after the third shot, which may take up to about Still Images Movies Advanced Guide...
  • Page 67: Shooting Night Scenes Under Starry Skies (Star Nightscape)

    Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies (Star Nightscape) Before Use ● For easier viewing, try choosing MENU ► [ ] tab ► [Night Display] ► [On] ( = 92) before shooting. Still Images Movies ● To adjust subject brightness, try changing the flash exposure Basic Guide Capture impressive shots of starry skies above night scenes.
  • Page 68: Shooting Star Trails (Star Trails)

    Specify the duration of the shooting Before Use ● For easier viewing, try choosing MENU ► [ ] tab ► [Night session. Display] ► [On] ( = 92) before shooting. Turn the [ ] ring to choose the shooting ● To make stars brighter, choose MENU ( = 30) ►...
  • Page 69 Shoot. Shooting Movies of Star Movement (Star Time-Lapse Movie) Before Use Press the movie button. [Busy] is Still Images Movies displayed briefly, and then shooting Basic Guide By recording a time-lapse movie that combines images shot at a specified begins. interval, you can create movies with fast-moving stars.
  • Page 70: Adjusting Colors

    Adjusting Colors Before Use ● There will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera Still Images Movies processes the images. ● If the camera runs out of battery power or memory card space, Basic Guide Colors can be manually adjusted in [ ] mode. shooting stops and a movie created from the images up to that point is saved.
  • Page 71: Shooting Movies In Standard Mode

    Locking or Changing Image Brightness before Shooting Shooting Various Movies Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide You can lock the exposure before or during recording or adjust it in 1/3-stop increments within a range of −3 to +3 stops. Shooting Movies in Standard Mode Advanced Guide Lock the exposure.
  • Page 72: Shooting Iframe Movies

    Shooting iFrame Movies Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage your iFrame movies Advanced Guide using the software ( = 163). Choose [ Camera Basics Set the mode dial to [ Auto Mode /...
  • Page 73 Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. Advanced Guide Enter [ ] mode. Camera Basics Set the mode dial to [ ]. Auto Mode / Customize the settings as desired P Mode...
  • Page 74: Adjusting Image Brightness

    Image Brightness (Exposure) Before Use ● Cannot be used with Touch Shutter ( = 42). Basic Guide Adjusting Image Brightness ● AE: Auto Exposure (Exposure Compensation) Advanced Guide ● After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the [ ] dial Still Images Movies...
  • Page 75: Changing The Iso Speed

    Changing the ISO Speed Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide Turn the [ ] ring to choose the ISO Set the metering method to [ speed. Advanced Guide Follow the steps in “Changing the The option you configured is now...
  • Page 76: Adjusting Iso Auto Settings

    Changing the Noise Reduction Level Adjusting ISO Auto Settings Before Use (High ISO NR) Still Images Movies Basic Guide When the camera is set to [AUTO], maximum ISO speed can be specified You can choose from 3 levels of noise reduction: [Standard], [High], [Low]. in a range of [400] –...
  • Page 77: Dynamic Range Correction (Dr Correction)

    Before Use ● AEB shooting is only available in [ ] mode ( = 88). ● You can also correct existing images ( = 123). Continuous shooting ( = 87) is not available in this mode. ● ● You can customize camera operation so that turning the [ ] ring adjusts DR Correction or Shadow Correct settings ( = 97).
  • Page 78: Adjusting White Balance

    Shadow Correct Image Colors Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide Automatically preserve image detail in shadows as follows. Adjusting White Balance Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the Advanced Guide ] ( = 29). menu, and then choose [ Still Images Movies Once the setting is complete, [...
  • Page 79: Custom White Balance

    Configure advanced settings. Custom White Balance Before Use To configure more advanced settings, Still Images Movies press the [ ] button and adjust the Basic Guide For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white correction level by turning the [ ] ring balance to suit the light source where you are shooting.
  • Page 80 Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Before Use ● White balance ( = 78) cannot be set in [ ] or [ ] modes. ● With [ ] and [ ] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone Still Images Movies may change.
  • Page 81: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

    Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Shooting Range and Focusing Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button Advanced Guide halfway to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the Still Images...
  • Page 82: Focus Bracketing (Focus-Bkt Mode)

    Before Use ● When you focus manually, the AF frame mode ( = 83) is ● Colors displayed for MF peaking are not recorded in your shots. [1-point] and AF frame size ( = 84) is [Normal], and these settings cannot be changed. Basic Guide Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom ( = 40) or ●...
  • Page 83: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    Changing the AF Frame Mode Before Use ● To access the screen in step 2, you can either touch [ ] on the screen in step 1 or touch [ ] on the manual focus screen Still Images Movies ( = 81). Basic Guide Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as ●...
  • Page 84: Moving And Resizing Af Frames (1-Point)

    Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point) Before Use ● On the screen in step 2, you can also move the AF frame by Still Images Movies touching the screen, restore the AF frame to the original position by touching [ ], or exit the setting by touching [ Basic Guide When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF...
  • Page 85: Changing The Focus Setting

    Changing the Focus Setting Shooting with Servo AF Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed.
  • Page 86: Choosing Subjects To Focus On (Touch Af)

    Enter Face Select mode. Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Touch AF) Before Use Aim the camera at the person’s face and Still Images Movies press the [ ] button. Basic Guide You can shoot after choosing a person’s face or another subject to focus on. After [Face Select : On] is displayed, a face frame [ ] is displayed around the...
  • Page 87: Shooting Continuously As The Camera Keeps The Subject In Focus

    Shooting Continuously as the Camera Keeps Before Use ● If you prefer the camera not to shoot when you touch the screen, the Subject in Focus make sure [Touch Shutter] mode is deactivated. Press the Basic Guide ] button, choose [Touch Shutter] on the [ ] tab, and Still Images Movies...
  • Page 88: Changing The Flash Mode

    Slow Synchro Flash Before Use Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a Basic Guide slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range. Changing the Flash Mode Advanced Guide ● In [ ] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other Still Images Movies measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake.
  • Page 89: Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation

    Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Shooting with the FE Lock Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide Just as with regular exposure compensation ( = 74), you can adjust the Just as with the AE lock ( = 74), you can lock the exposure for the flash flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
  • Page 90: Changing The Flash Timing

    Changing the Flash Timing Shooting RAW Images Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide Change the timing of the flash and shutter release as follows. RAW images are “raw” (unprocessed) data, recorded with essentially no loss of image quality from the camera’s internal image processing. Advanced Guide Access the setting screen.
  • Page 91: Changing The Is Mode Settings

    Other Settings Before Use ● When transferring RAW images (or RAW and JPEG images recorded together) to a computer, always use the dedicated software ( = 163). Basic Guide Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ], the noise reduction level ( = 76), i-Contrast ●...
  • Page 92 Switching the Color of Shooting-Screen Before Use ● If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the Information camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off]. Basic Guide Still Images Movies Information displayed on the shooting screen and menus can be changed...
  • Page 93: Specific Shutter Speeds

    Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode) Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed. Advanced Guide For details on available shutter speeds, see “Shutter Speed” ( = 197). Enter [ ] mode.
  • Page 94 Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode) Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Before Use Values ([M] Mode) Still Images Movies Basic Guide Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera Still Images Movies automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value. Advanced Guide Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed For details on available aperture values, see “Aperture”...
  • Page 95: Adjusting The Flash Output

    Before Use ● ]: Manual ● You can also set the flash level by accessing MENU ( = 30) ● At ISO speeds other than [ ], an exposure level mark (4) based and choosing [ ] tab ► [Flash Settings] ► [Flash Output]. on your specified shutter speed and aperture value is shown ●...
  • Page 96: Setup Via Touch Operations

    Setup via Touch Operations Recording Movies at Specific Shutter Before Use Speeds and Aperture Values Set your preferred shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed using Basic Guide touch operations. Settings can also be adjusted during recording. Still Images Movies Touch [ ], [ ], or [ ] on the Advanced Guide...
  • Page 97: Functions Assignable To The Control Ring

    Functions Assignable to the Control Ring Customization for Shooting Styles Before Use Functions you can assign to the control ring vary depending on shooting Basic Guide mode, and those assignments determine which functions you can assign Changing Control Ring Settings to the control dial.
  • Page 98: Using The Control Ring For Adjustment

    Using the Control Ring for Adjustment Assigning Functions to the Control Ring Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide Assign functions to the control ring based on each shooting mode. You can turn the control ring for instant adjustment of ISO speed, shutter speed, and aperture value, as you touch the screen to switch between Choose [ ].
  • Page 99: Customizing Display Information

    Customizing Display Information Before Use ● You can also choose an item to display by touching it. Still Images Movies Basic Guide Set the number of custom displays ( = 29) and what information is Assigning Functions to Buttons displayed in each display when the [ ] button is pressed in shooting Advanced Guide screen.
  • Page 100: Choosing Items To Include In The Menu

    Customizing the FUNC. Menu Before Use ● To restore default settings, choose [ ] in [Set button] and (FUNC. Menu Layout) ] in [Set button]. ● Icons labeled with [ ] indicate that the function is not available in Basic Guide the current shooting mode or under current function conditions.
  • Page 101: Saving Shooting Settings

    Saving Shooting Settings Before Use ● The screen in step 2 can also be accessed by holding down the ] button when the FUNC. menu is displayed. Still Images Movies ● Items that you remove from the FUNC. menu, add to My Menu Basic Guide Save commonly used shooting modes and your configured function ( = 102), and then add to the FUNC.
  • Page 102 Rearrange menu items, as needed. Before Use ● To edit saved settings (except their shooting mode), choose [ ], Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] change the settings, and then repeat steps 2 – 3. These setting dial to choose [Sort], and then press the details are not applied in other shooting modes.
  • Page 103 Viewing Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Advanced Guide Enter Playback mode. Press the [ ] button. Camera Basics Your last shot is displayed. Auto Mode / Playback Mode Hybrid Auto Mode Browse through your images.
  • Page 104 Play movies. Touch-Screen Operations Before Use To start playback, press the [ ] button to To view the next image, drag left across access the movie control panel, choose Basic Guide the screen, and to view the previous ] (either press the [ ][ ] buttons or image, drag right.
  • Page 105: Switching Display Modes

    Switching Display Modes Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide Washed-out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed Press the [ ] button to view other information on the screen, or to hide information display ( = 105).
  • Page 106: Viewing By Date

    Before Use ● [---] is shown instead of numerical values for items not available ● After a moment, [ ] will no longer be displayed when on your smartphone or items not recorded correctly. you are using the camera with information display deactivated ( = 105).
  • Page 107: Checking People Detected In Face Id

    Checking People Detected in Face ID Browsing and Filtering Images Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide If you switch the camera to simple information display mode ( = 105), Navigating through Images in an Index the names of up to five detected people registered in Face ID ( = 44) Advanced Guide will be displayed.
  • Page 108: Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions

    Choose [Image Search]. Touch-Screen Operations Before Use Press the [ ] button, and then Pinch in to switch from single-image choose [Image Search] on the [ ] tab Basic Guide ( = 30). display to index display. To view more thumbnails per screen, Advanced Guide pinch in again.
  • Page 109 View the filtered images. Using the Control Ring to Jump between Before Use Images Images matching your conditions are displayed in yellow frames. To view only Basic Guide Still Images Movies these images, press the [ ][ ] buttons, or turn the [ ] dial.
  • Page 110: Viewing Individual Images In A Group

    Touch-Screen Operations Before Use ● During group playback (step 2), you can browse through images quickly “Navigating through Images in an Index” ( = 107) and You can also jump to the previous or next magnify them “Magnifying Images” ( = 112). By choosing Basic Guide image according to your jump method [Protect All Images in Group] in “Protecting Images”...
  • Page 111: Erasing Names

    Choose the name of the person to Editing Face ID Information Before Use overwrite with. Follow step 2 in “Overwriting and Adding If you notice that a name is incorrect during playback, you can change it Basic Guide Face Information” ( = 47) to choose or erase it.
  • Page 112: Magnifying Images

    Touch-Screen Operations Image Viewing Options Before Use Spread your fingers apart (pinch out) to Basic Guide zoom in. Magnifying Images You can magnify images up to about 10x Advanced Guide by repeating this action. Still Images Movies To move the display position, drag across Camera Basics the screen.
  • Page 113: Auto Playback Of Related Images (Smart Shuffle)

    Start automatic playback. Choose an image. Before Use Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose dial to choose [Start], and then press the the image you want to view next. Basic Guide [ ] button.
  • Page 114: Choosing Images Individually

    Choosing Images Individually Protecting Images Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide Choose [Select]. Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection ( = 116). Advanced Guide Method” ( = 114), choose [Select] and press the [ ] button.
  • Page 115: Selecting A Range

    Selecting a Range Protect the images. Before Use Press the [ ] button to choose [Protect], and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide Choose [Select Range]. Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Advanced Guide Method” ( = 114), choose [Select Range] and press the [ ] button.
  • Page 116: Erasing Multiple Images At Once

    Erasing Multiple Images at Once Erasing Images Before Use You can choose multiple images to erase at once. Be careful when Still Images Movies Basic Guide erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful images ( = 114) cannot be erased.
  • Page 117: Specifying All Images At Once

    Erase the image. Rotating Images Before Use Press the [ ] button. A confirmation message is displayed. Still Images Movies Basic Guide Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. dial to choose [OK], and then press the Advanced Guide [ ] button.
  • Page 118: Deactivating Auto Rotation

    Deactivating Auto Rotation Tagging Images as Favorites Before Use Follow these steps to deactivate automatic image rotation, which rotates Still Images Movies Basic Guide images based on the current camera orientation. You can organize images by tagging them as favorites. By choosing a Press the [ ] button, choose [Auto category in filtered playback, you can restrict the following operations to...
  • Page 119: Using Touch Actions Functions

    Convenient Control: Touch Actions Before Use ● Images will not be tagged as favorites if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in Still Images Movies step 3. Basic Guide You can quickly and easily activate functions that you have assigned to four touch gestures (Touch Actions), in single-image display.
  • Page 120: Resizing Images

    Assign a function to a Touch Action. Editing Still Images Before Use Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose a dragging pattern, and Basic Guide then press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose ●...
  • Page 121 Save the new image. Cropping Before Use Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Still Images Movies dial to choose [OK], and then press the Basic Guide [ ] button. You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. The image is now saved as a new file.
  • Page 122 Save as a new image and review. Choose an image. Before Use Follow steps 4 – 5 in “Resizing Images” Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] ( = 120). dial to choose an image, and then press Basic Guide the [ ] button.
  • Page 123: Correcting Red-Eye

    Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before Use ● You can also configure this setting by touching [ ][ ] on the screen in step 3. Still Images Movies Basic Guide Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness.
  • Page 124 Editing Movies Before Use ● Some images may not be corrected accurately. ● To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose Still Images Movies [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be Basic Guide erased.
  • Page 125: Reducing File Sizes

    Review the edited movie. Reducing File Sizes Before Use Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button. The edited Movie file sizes can be reduced by compressing movies as follows. Basic Guide movie is now played.
  • Page 126: Editing Digest Movies

    Editing Digest Movies Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide Individual chapters (clips) ( = 36) recorded in [ ] mode can be erased, as needed. Be careful when erasing clips, because they cannot Advanced Guide be recovered. Select the clip to erase. Camera Basics Follow steps 1 –...
  • Page 127 Web camera images to the services. Unsent images on the camera can Tv, Av, M, and C Mode also be sent automatically to a computer or Web service via CANON services iMAGE GATEWAY.
  • Page 128: Sending To A Smartphone Assigned To The Button

    N-Mark ( ) will start Google Play on the CameraWindow app on the smartphone. For details on this application smartphone. Once the CameraWindow P Mode (supported smartphones and included functions), refer to the Canon download page is displayed, download website. and install the app.
  • Page 129 Choose [ ]. Choose a smartphone to connect to. Before Use Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Choose the smartphone (either by dial to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] pressing the [ ][ ] buttons or by turning Basic Guide button.
  • Page 130: Adding A Smartphone Using The Wi-Fi Menu

    Adding a Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi Menu Before Use ● Connections require that a memory card be in the camera. ● A message is displayed if the nickname you enter begins with These steps show how to use the camera as an access point, but you can a symbol or space.
  • Page 131 The camera’s SSID is displayed. Before Use ● All images in the camera can be viewed from the connected Choose a smartphone to connect to, as smartphone when you choose [Yes] in step 5. To keep camera described in steps 4 – 6 of “Sending to images private, so that they cannot be viewed from the Basic Guide a Smartphone Assigned to the Button”...
  • Page 132: Using Another Access Point

    Using Another Access Point Configure the privacy settings and Before Use send images. When connecting the camera to a smartphone with the [ ] button or Follow steps 5 – 6 in “Adding a Basic Guide through the Wi-Fi menu, you can also use an existing access point. Smartphone Using the Wi-Fi Menu”...
  • Page 133: Installing The Software

    Auto Mode / operating systems. For detailed system requirements and compatibility Hybrid Auto Mode information, including support in new operating systems, visit the Canon Download the software. website. Other Shooting Modes With a computer connected to the Internet, ●...
  • Page 134: Configuring The Computer For A Wi-Fi Connection

    Other Shooting Modes refer to the computer user manual. Click in the following order: [Start] menu Turn the camera on, and follow the ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► P Mode on-screen instructions to complete the [CameraWindow] ► [Wi-Fi connection installation process.
  • Page 135: Saving Images To A Connected Computer

    Saving Images to a Connected Computer Before Use ● For information on WPS compatibility and for instructions on checking settings, refer to the access point user manual. Connect to your access point via Wi-Fi as follows. ● A router is a device that creates a network (LAN) structure for Basic Guide Also refer to the access point user manual.
  • Page 136 [PBC Method], and then Setting Menu Display CameraWindow. press the [ ] button. Windows: Access CameraWindow by Accessories clicking [Downloads Images From Canon Camera]. Establish the connection. Appendix Mac OS: CameraWindow is automatically On the access point, hold down the WPS displayed when a Wi-Fi connection is connection button for a few seconds.
  • Page 137 Import images. Connecting to Listed Access Points Before Use Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. View the listed access points. Basic Guide Images are now saved to the Pictures View the listed networks (access points) folder on the computer, in separate Advanced Guide as described in steps 1 –...
  • Page 138: Registering Web Services

    Canon website (http://www.canon.com/cig/). You can reconnect to any previous access points automatically by ● You must have an account with Web services other than CANON Tv, Av, M, and C Mode following step 4 in “Using WPS-Compatible Access Points” ( = 135).
  • Page 139: Registering Canon Image Gateway

    Choose [ Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Before Use Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons or turn After linking the camera and CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, add CANON the [ ] dial to choose [ ], and then Basic Guide iMAGE GATEWAY as a destination Web service on the camera.
  • Page 140: Registering Other Web Services

    Registering Other Web Services Before Use and complete the setup process. You can also add Web services besides CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to the Make sure the confirmation number on Basic Guide camera. Note that CANON iMAGE GATEWAY must be registered on the the camera matches the number on the camera first ( = 139).
  • Page 141: Uploading Images To Web Services

    Uploading Images to Web Services Before Use ● Connections require that a memory card with saved images be in the camera. Basic Guide ● You can also send multiple images at once and resize images or Access the Wi-Fi menu. add comments before sending ( = 144).
  • Page 142 Choose the printer. Printing Images Wirelessly from a Connected Before Use Choose the printer name (either press the Printer [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial), and Basic Guide then press the [ ] button. Connect the camera to a printer via Wi-Fi to print as follows. Advanced Guide These steps show how to use the camera as an access point, but you can also use an existing access point ( = 132).
  • Page 143 [Send this image], and then press the [ ] follows. button. ● Only Canon-brand cameras equipped with a Wi-Fi function can be Advanced Guide Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose connected to wirelessly. Even Canon-brand cameras that support [Send], and then press the [ ] button.
  • Page 144: Notes On Sending Images

    [ ] is no longer displayed. ● Sending images to Web services will take less time when resending images you have already sent that are still on the CANON iMAGE Repeat this process to choose additional Setting Menu images.
  • Page 145: Preparing The Camera

    [ ] button. On the screen displayed, choose the be sent to a computer or Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. resolution by pressing the [ ][ ] buttons, and then press the [ ] button.
  • Page 146: Sending Images

    If the computer that you intend to send images to is turned off, the images Clear the [ ] button setting if a will be stored temporarily on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server. smartphone is already assigned to the Advanced Guide Stored images are regularly erased, so make sure to turn on the computer button ( = 128).
  • Page 147: Geotagging Images On The Camera

    Before Use ● Even if images were imported to the computer through a different Images and Control the Camera method, any images not sent to the computer via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY will be sent to the computer. Basic Guide ●...
  • Page 148: Shooting Remotely

    Shooting Remotely Before Use ● The camera works in [ ] mode during remote shooting. However, some FUNC. and MENU settings you have configured in advance As you check a shooting screen on your smartphone, you can use it to may be changed automatically.
  • Page 149: Editing Connection Information

    Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings Before Use Connection Configurable Items Edit or erase Wi-Fi settings as follows. Basic Guide Services [Change Device Nickname] ( = 149) – Editing Connection Information Advanced Guide [View Settings] ( = 130) – – – –...
  • Page 150: Returning The Wi-Fi Settings To Default

    Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default Before Use Return the Wi-Fi settings to default if you transfer ownership of the Basic Guide camera to another person, or dispose of it. Resetting the Wi-Fi settings will also clear all Web service settings. Advanced Guide Be sure that you want to reset all Wi-Fi settings before using this option.
  • Page 151: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Before Use MENU ( = 30) functions on the [ ] tab can be configured. Customize Basic Guide commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience. Advanced Guide Silencing Camera Operations Camera Basics Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. Choose [Mute], and then choose [On].
  • Page 152: World Clock

    Customizing Sounds World Clock Before Use Customize camera operating sounds as follows. To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when Basic Guide you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to Choose [Sound Options], and then press that time zone.
  • Page 153: Lens Retraction Timing

    Lens Retraction Timing Power-Saving Adjustment Before Use The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Basic Guide ] button in Shooting mode ( = 26). To have the lens retracted Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed ( = 27).
  • Page 154: Start-Up Screen

    Start-Up Screen Before Use ● Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file management information on the card and does not erase the data Customize the start-up screen shown after you turn the camera on as follows. completely.
  • Page 155: File Numbering

    File Numbering Metric / Non-Metric Display Before Use Change the unit of measurement shown in the zoom bar ( = 34), the Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) Basic Guide MF indicator ( = 81), and elsewhere from m/cm to ft/in as needed. and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each.
  • Page 156: Setting Copyright Information To Record In Images

    Setting Copyright Information to Record in Images Resetting the Electronic Level Before Use Restore the electronic level to its original state as follows. Note that this is To record the author’s name and copyright details in images, set this Basic Guide not possible unless you have calibrated the electronic level.
  • Page 157: Adjusting Other Settings

    Adjusting Other Settings Before Use ● The copyright info already recorded in images will not be deleted. The following settings can also be adjusted on the [ ] tab. Basic Guide [Video System] ( = 162) ● Checking Certification Logos [Wi-Fi Settings] ( = 127) ●...
  • Page 158 System Accessories Flash Unit Cases Appendix Index High-Power Flash Waterproof Case HF-DC2 WP-DC54 Also available for purchase separately. A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC-400PCU). Use a commercially available cable no longer than 2.5 m (8.2 ft.).
  • Page 159: Power Supplies

    Canon accessories. availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents available. such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon Advanced Guide accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
  • Page 160: Other Accessories

    ], [ ], or [ Accessories shooting mode when [Flash Mode] is set to [Manual]. Even without using a computer, you can print images by connecting the camera Appendix directly to a printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon retailer. Index...
  • Page 161: Playback On A Tv

    Using Optional Accessories On the camera, open the terminal cover Before Use and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal. Still Images Movies Basic Guide Playback on a TV Advanced Guide Still Images Movies Camera Basics By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV.
  • Page 162: Powering The Camera With Household Power

    Playback on a Standard-Definition TV Before Use ● When the camera and TV are connected, you can also shoot while Still Images Movies previewing shots on the larger screen of the TV. To shoot, follow the same steps as when using the camera screen. However, Basic Guide Connecting the camera to a TV with the Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST AF-Point Zoom ( = 51), MF-Point Zoom ( = 81), MF Peaking...
  • Page 163 Lower the cover (1) and hold it down as ( 2 ) you slide the switch, until it clicks into the The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced Basic Guide closed position (2). below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer.
  • Page 164: Saving Images To A Computer

    (2). “Checking Your Computer Environment” ( = 133). P Mode ● Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, Insert the larger plug of the USB cable including supported OS versions. in the computer’s USB port. For details...
  • Page 165 Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Before Use ● Windows 7: If the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [ Camera] and then click [OK]. icon in the taskbar. ● Mac OS: If CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click the Basic Guide [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock.
  • Page 166: Easy Print

    Camera Basics A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by Access the printing screen. Auto Mode / printer.
  • Page 167: Configuring Print Settings

    Configuring Print Settings Cropping Images before Printing Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. Access the printing screen. Advanced Guide Follow steps 1 –...
  • Page 168 Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing Available Layout Options Before Use Still Images Movies Default Matches current printer settings. Basic Guide Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. Choose [Paper Settings]. Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. Advanced Guide After following step 1 in “Configuring Print N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet.
  • Page 169: Printing Movie Scenes

    Date Index – and then press the [ ] button again. ● [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand Images are printed with the file number. File No. PictBridge-compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier – models. All image print list settings are cleared after Clear DPOF printing.
  • Page 170: Setting Up Printing For A Range Of Images

    [Date] and [File No.] at the same time. Hybrid Auto Mode When finished, press the [ ] button ● Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge- to return to the menu screen. compatible printers (sold separately). Other Shooting Modes ●...
  • Page 171: Adding Images To A Photobook

    Adding Images to a Photobook Clearing All Images from the Print List Before Use Still Images Movies Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing Basic Guide for Individual Images” ( = 170), choose Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images [Clear All Selections] and press the [ ] on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer, Advanced Guide...
  • Page 172: Adding Images Individually

    Adding Images Individually Removing All Images from a Photobook Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide Following the procedure in “Choosing Choose [Select]. a Selection Method” ( = 171), choose Advanced Guide [Clear All Selections] and press the [ ] Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method”...
  • Page 173 Troubleshooting Before Use If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. Basic Guide If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Advanced Guide Power Camera Basics Nothing happens when the ON/OFF button is pressed.
  • Page 174 No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the Shooting Before Use shutter button is pressed halfway. ● To have AF frames displayed and the camera focus correctly, try composing the Cannot shoot. Basic Guide shot with higher-contrast subject areas centered before you press the shutter In Playback mode ( = 103), press the shutter button halfway ( = 27).
  • Page 175 Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is Playback Before Use slower. ● Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card ( = 154). Playback is not possible. Basic Guide Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings are not available. ●...
  • Page 176 However, RAW images can be sent using Image Sync. ● Images are not sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY or other Web services if you move or rename image files or folders on the computer that received images sent using Image Sync via an access point ( = 145). Before moving or renaming these image files or folders on the computer, make sure the images have already been sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY or other Web services.
  • Page 177 ( = 2) and have inserted it facing the correct way ( = 171). Choose 998 images or less. Playback Mode ( = 19), contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Print List ( = 169) or Photobook Set-up ( = 171) settings could not be saved ●...
  • Page 178 2.4 GHz band. Basic Guide case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support ● Bring the camera closer to the other device you are trying to connect to (such as Help Desk.
  • Page 179: Shooting (Information Display)

    (20) Blink detection ( = 51) (29) Grid lines ( = 99) On-Screen Information Before Use (21) AF frame ( = 83), Spot AE point (30) Hybrid Auto mode ( = 36) frame ( = 74) (31) Touch Shutter ( = 42) Basic Guide Shooting (Information Display) (22) DR correction ( = 77)
  • Page 180: Playback (Detailed Information Display)

    Playback (Detailed Information Display) (31) Still images: Resolution ( = 195) (30) Compression (image quality) Before Use ( = 91) / Resolution ( = 49, Movies: Playback time ( = 196) = 50), Digest movies (32) File size ( 1 ) Basic Guide ( = 36), RAW ( = 90), ( 2 )
  • Page 181: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions and Menu Tables Before Use Basic Guide Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Available or automatically set functions are indicated by black icons, such as Unavailable functions are indicated by gray icons, such as Exposure Compensation ( = 74) Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode...
  • Page 182 Program Shift ( = 74) Before Use Basic Guide AE Lock/FE Lock ( = 71, = 74, = 89)* AF/MF Switching (during recording) ( = 71, = 81, = 96) Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / AE Lock (during recording)/Exposure Compensation ( = 99)* Move AF Frame ( = 84) Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes...
  • Page 183 FUNC. Menu 125 – 12800 Before Use DR Correction ( = 77) Basic Guide White Balance ( = 78) Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Shadow Correction ( = 78) Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions...
  • Page 184 Underwater White Balance Correction ( = 57) Self-Timer ( = 41) Before Use Basic Guide Color Adjustment (Biaxial, = 70) Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / My Colors ( = 80) Hybrid Auto Mode Self-Timer Settings ( = 42) Other Shooting Modes Delay* P Mode...
  • Page 185 ND Filter ( = 78) Resolution ( = 49) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Still Image Aspect Ratio ( = 48) Compression ( = 91) Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Movie Quality ( = 50)
  • Page 186: Shooting Tab

    Options vary depending on the assigned shooting mode. Before Use Advanced settings not available. White balance is not available. Set in a range of 1 – 5: contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, Basic Guide and skin tone. Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots. Advanced Guide One shot (cannot be modified) in modes without selection of the number of shots.
  • Page 187 Before Use Basic Guide Touch Shutter ( = 42) Safety MF ( = 81) Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode AF-assist Beam ( = 52) MF Peaking Settings ( = 82) Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Peaking On/Off...
  • Page 188 Flash Settings ( = 52, = 89, = 90, = 95) Safety FE Before Use Flash Mode Auto Basic Guide Advanced Guide Manual Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode ISO Auto Settings ( = 76) Other Shooting Modes Flash Exp.
  • Page 189 Spot AE Point ( = 74) 2 sec./4 sec./8 sec. Before Use Center Basic Guide Hold Advanced Guide AF Point Camera Basics Auto Mode / Display Info Hybrid Auto Mode Safety Shift ( = 94) Other Shooting Modes P Mode Detailed Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode...
  • Page 190 Night Display ( = 92) Dynamic IS Before Use On/Off Basic Guide Advanced Guide FUNC. Menu Layout ( = 100) Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Digest Type ( = 36) Reverse Disp. ( = 28) Other Shooting Modes Include Stills/No Stills On/Off P Mode...
  • Page 191 Star Time-Lapse Movie Setting ( = 69) button ( = 99) Before Use Effect Basic Guide button ( = 99) Advanced Guide Camera Basics Shot Interval 15 sec./30 sec./1 min. Auto Mode / Save Settings ( = 101) Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Frame Rate P Mode...
  • Page 192: Playback Tab

    Set Up Tab My Menu Tab Before Use Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Basic Guide = 151 = 102 Mute My Menu settings Advanced Guide = 151 Volume Playback Tab = 152 Sound Options Camera Basics Hints & Tips = 152 Item Ref.
  • Page 193: Print Tab

    Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, = 169 Print Settings P Mode contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. ● To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden Tv, Av, M, and C Mode...
  • Page 194: Camera Specifications

    DPOF (version 1.1) compliant P Mode Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG), Digital Zoom Focal Length (35mm equivalent) RAW (CR2 (Canon Original)) Data Type Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Movies: MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) 24 –...
  • Page 195: Number Of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time

    (Small) 0.3M/720x480 35089 141622 Wi-Fi Functions RAW Images – 1385 5472x3648 Setting Menu ● The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions Accessories and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Appendix Index...
  • Page 196: Recording Time Per Memory Card

    (2.0 in. – 1.6 ft.) ● The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions 1.5 – 20 m (4.9– 66 ft.) 1.5 – 20 m (4.9 – 66 ft.) and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera P Mode settings.
  • Page 197: Shutter Speed

    Shutter Speed Battery Charger CB-2LH/CB-2LHE Before Use Rated Input: 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) ] mode, Basic Guide 0.09 A (100 V) – 0.06 A (240 V) 1 – 1/2000 sec. automatically set Rated Output: 4.2 V DC, 0.7 A range Charging Time: Approx.
  • Page 198 Electronic level 50 Underwater macro 57 CameraWindow (smartphone) 128 1-point (AF frame mode) 83 Advanced Guide Erasing 116 Focus lock 83 CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 138 Erasing all 116 FUNC. menu Clock 33 Error messages 177 Basic operations 29 Camera Basics...
  • Page 199 ISO speed 75 SD/SDHC/SDXC memory Star time-lapse movie Before Use cards → Memory cards (shooting mode) 69 P (shooting mode) 73 Searching 108 Star trails (shooting mode) 68 Package contents 2 Basic Guide Self-timer 41 Stereo AV cable 160, 161, 162 Jump display 109 Photobook set-up 171 2-second self-timer 42...
  • Page 200 Before Use White balance (color) 78 Wi-Fi functions 127 Basic Guide Wi-Fi menu 130 Wind filter 37 Advanced Guide Wink self-timer (shooting mode) 64 World clock 152 Wrist strap → Strap Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Zoom 22, 34, 40, 41 Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode...
  • Page 201: Security Precautions

    Use of the wireless LAN function near medical equipment or other Camera Basics Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems arising from electronic equipment may affect operation of those devices. use in other countries and regions.
  • Page 202: Trademarks And Licensing

    Information subject to change without notice, as are product specifications and appearance. ● Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment. ● The above items notwithstanding, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss arising from the use of this product.

Table of Contents