Canon PowerShot G5X User Manual
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© CANON INC. 2015
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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  • 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. 2015 CT0-D007-000-F101-A...
  • 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...
  • Page 3: Preliminary Notes And Legal Information

    ● In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble. and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential Advanced Guide ●...
  • Page 4: Part Names

    Part Names Before Use ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 9 ) Basic Guide ( 5 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) ( 8 ) ( 9 ) ( 14 ) ( 10 ) ( 10 ) ( 15 ) ( 11 ) Advanced Guide...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Viewing ..................24 Table of Contents Before Use Erasing Images ..............25 Advanced Guide Basic Guide Before Use Camera Basics ..............26 Advanced Guide Initial Information .............. 2 On/Off ..................26 Package Contents ..............2 Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) ......27 Camera Basics Compatible Memory Cards............
  • Page 6 On-Screen Frames ..............41 Recording Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown Before Use before Shooting .................55 Common, Convenient Features ..........41 Customizing Camera Operation ..........55 Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) ......41 Basic Guide Shooting at Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) ......42 Preventing the AF-Assist Beam from Firing .......55 Using the Self-Timer ..............42 Preventing the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp from Lighting Up ..56...
  • Page 7 Image Colors ................82 Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies Before Use (Star Nightscape) ..............68 Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance) ........82 Shooting Star Trails (Star Trails) ...........69 Custom White Balance ............82 Basic Guide Shooting Movies of Star Movement Manually Correcting White Balance ........82 (Star Time-Lapse Movie) ............70 Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ........83 Advanced Guide...
  • Page 8 Capturing in RAW Format .............94 Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images Before Use Using the Menu ..............95 (Digest Movies) ................108 Changing the IS Mode Settings ..........95 Viewing by Date ..............109 Basic Guide Checking People Detected in Face ID ........109 Tv, Av, M, and C Mode .............
  • Page 9 Sending Images to a Registered Web Service ..... 145 Editing Movies ..............127 Registering Web Services ............145 Reducing File Sizes ..............128 Playback Mode Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ......145 Image Quality of Compressed Movies ........128 Registering Other Web Services .........147 Erasing Movie Chapters ............128 Wi-Fi Functions Uploading Images to Web Services ........147...
  • Page 10 Preparing the Computer ............153 Customizing Sounds ..............164 Before Use Sending Images ...............154 Start-Up Screen ...............164 Viewing Images Sent via Image Sync on a Smartphone..154 Hiding Hints and Tips ...............164 Basic Guide Adjusting the Touch-Screen Panel ..........164 Using a Smartphone to View Camera Images and Control Metric / Non-Metric Display .............164 the Camera................
  • Page 11 Functions and Menu Tables ..........193 Checking Your Computer Environment .......176 Before Use Installing the Software ............177 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ......193 Saving Images to a Computer ..........177 Quick Set Menu ...............196 Basic Guide Shooting Tab ................199 Printing Images ..............178 1] Tab ................199 Easy Print ................178 Advanced Guide...
  • Page 12: Common Camera Operations

    Applying special effects Common Camera Operations Before Use Basic Guide Shoot Vivid Colors Poster Effect “Aged” Photos ( = 61) ( = 61) ( = 63) Advanced Guide ● Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode) = 35, = 37 Camera Basics ●...
  • Page 13 View Save Before Use ● View images (Playback Mode) ● Save images to a computer Basic Guide = 105 = 177 ● Automatic playback (Slideshow) Advanced Guide Use Wi-Fi Functions = 114 ● On a TV Camera Basics ● Send images to a smartphone = 170 = 134 ●...
  • Page 14: Safety Precautions

    ● Avoid contact with liquid, and do not allow liquid or foreign objects Safety Precautions Before Use inside. This could result in electrical shock or fire. Basic Guide If the product gets wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, remove the ●...
  • Page 15 ● Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. ● When using optional lenses, lens filters, or filter adapters (if Before Use The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the applicable), be sure to attach these accessories firmly. operation of electronic instruments and other devices.
  • Page 16: Basic Guide

    ● Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets. Before Use Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or explosion, resulting in product damage or fire. Basic Guide ● If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that have different levels of charge together, and do not use old and Advanced Guide new batteries together.
  • Page 17: Basic Guide

    Touch-Screen Operations Before Use The camera’s touch-screen panel enables intuitive operation simply by Basic Guide touching or tapping the screen. Advanced Guide Touching Basic Guide Camera Basics Touch the screen briefly with your Auto Mode / finger. Basic Operations Hybrid Auto Mode This gesture is used to shoot, configure Other Shooting Modes camera functions, and so on.
  • Page 18: Initial Preparations

    Charging the Battery Pack Initial Preparations Before Use Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger. Be sure to Prepare for shooting as follows. Basic Guide charge the battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery pack charged.
  • Page 19: Inserting The Battery Pack And Your Memory Card

    Insert the battery pack. Before Use ● For details on charging time and the number of shots and Holding the battery pack with the terminals recording time possible with a fully charged battery pack, see in the position shown (1), hold the battery “Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time”...
  • Page 20: Removing The Battery Pack And Memory Card

    Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card Adjusting the Screen Angle and Orientation Before Use You can adjust the angle and orientation Basic Guide Remove the battery pack. of the screen as needed, to suit shooting conditions. Open the cover and press the battery Advanced Guide To protect the screen when the camera lock in the direction of the arrow.
  • 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. item. 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 Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or Enter Playback mode. movies, and then view them. Advanced Guide Press the [ ] button.
  • Page 23 Shoot. Recording Movies Before Use Shooting Still Images 1) Start recording. 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, press the [ ][ ] After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as buttons to choose [ ], and then press the Basic Guide follows. ] 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 Shooting Mode Basic Guide Press the power button to turn the Advanced Guide camera on and prepare for shooting. Advanced Guide To turn the camera off, press the power Camera Basics button again. Playback Mode Auto 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: Using The Viewfinder

    Using the Viewfinder Before Use ● Although the viewfinder is produced under extremely high- precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the Still Images Movies pixels meet design specifications, in rare cases some pixels may Basic Guide be defective or may appear as red or black dots. This does not Shooting is easier with an electronic viewfinder, which helps you indicate camera damage or affect recorded images.
  • Page 29: Shooting Modes

    Shooting Modes Shooting Display Options Before Use Use the mode dial to access each shooting mode. Press the [ ] button to show or hide the grid lines and electronic Basic Guide level. ( 1 ) To configure the on-screen display in greater detail, access [ 1] tab ►...
  • Page 30: Using The Quick Set Menu

    Confirm your choice and exit. Using the Quick Set Menu Before Use Press the [ ] button. Configure commonly used functions in the (Quick Set) menu. The screen before you pressed the Basic Guide ] button in step 1 is displayed again, Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode ( = 196).
  • Page 31: Using The Menu Screen

    Choose a menu item. Using the Menu Screen Before Use Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose an item, and then press Configure a variety of camera functions through the menu screen as Basic Guide the [ ] button.
  • Page 32: Touch-Screen Operations

    Touch-Screen Operations On-Screen Keyboard Before Use ● To choose tabs, press the [ ] button to access the menu screen, Use the on-screen keyboard to enter information for Face ID ( = 45), Basic Guide and then touch the desired function tab and page tab. Wi-Fi connections ( = 133), and so on.
  • Page 33: Indicator Display

    Confirming Input and Returning to the Indicator Display Before Use Previous Screen The indicator on the back of the camera ( = 4) lights up or blinks Press the [ ] button. Basic Guide depending on the camera status. ● The on-screen keyboard is not available while the viewfinder Indicator Advanced Guide...
  • Page 34: 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 35: Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode

    Shooting with Camera-Determined Before Use Settings Basic Guide For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, Advanced Guide simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Shooting (Smart Auto) Camera Basics Auto Mode / Still Images Movies Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode...
  • Page 36 Compose the shot. 2) Shoot. Before Use To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move Press the shutter button all the way down. the zoom lever toward [ ] (telephoto), As the camera shoots, a shutter sound Basic Guide and to zoom away from the subject, move is played, and in low-light conditions it toward [ ] (wide angle).
  • Page 37: Shooting In Hybrid Auto Mode

    Shoot. 3) Finish recording. Before Use Press the movie button again to stop Follow step 4 in “Shooting (Smart Auto)” ( = 35) to shoot a still image. recording. The camera beeps twice as Basic Guide recording stops. The camera records both a still image Recording will stop automatically when and movie clip.
  • Page 38: Digest Movie Playback

    Digest Movie Playback Before Use ● You can change how long images are displayed after shots ( = 56). Display a still image shot in [ ] mode to play the digest movie created Basic Guide on the same day, or specify the date of the digest movie to play ( = 109). Movies Still Images/Movies Advanced Guide...
  • Page 39: 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 40: Continuous Shooting Scenes

    Image Stabilization Icons Continuous Shooting Scenes Before Use If the icon for one of the following scenes (in table’s left column) is Still Images Movies Basic Guide displayed when you shoot a still image, the camera shoots continuously. If Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions (Intelligent IS) is the icon for one of the following scenes (in table’s left column) is displayed automatically applied, and the following icons are displayed.
  • Page 41: 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 42: Shooting At Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom)

    Using the Self-Timer Before Use ● To deactivate digital zoom, choose MENU ( = 31) ► [ 3] 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 43: Using The Self-Timer To Avoid Camera Shake

    Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake Before Use ● For movies recorded using the self-timer, recording begins after Still Images Movies your specified delay time, but specifying the number of shots has no effect. Basic Guide This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button.
  • Page 44: Continuous Shooting

    Shoot. Before Use ● During continuous shooting, the focus, exposure, and colors are Touch the subject on the screen, and locked at the position/level determined when you pressed the then lift your finger immediately. shutter button halfway. Basic Guide The camera shoots, as a shutter sound Cannot be used with the self-timer ( = 42).
  • Page 45: Using Face Id

    Using Face ID Before Use ● Grouped images can be played back individually ( = 112) and ungrouped ( = 112). If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that person’s ● Protecting ( = 115) a grouped image will protect all images in Basic Guide face, and prioritize focus, brightness, and color for that person when the group.
  • Page 46: Registering Face Id Information

    Registering Face ID Information After [Register?] is displayed, press the Before Use [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose [OK], and then press the [ You can register information (face info, names, and birthdays) for up to 12 Basic Guide people to use with Face ID.
  • Page 47: Shooting

    Continue registering face Before Use ● Registered people may not be correctly detected if the captured information. image or scene differs drastically from the registered face To register up to 4 more points of face information. Basic Guide information (expressions or angles), ●...
  • Page 48: Checking And Editing Registered Information

    Checking and Editing Registered Information Before Use ● Even if you change names in [Edit Profile], the names recorded in previously shot images will remain the same. Basic Guide Access the [Check/Edit Info] screen. Following step 1 in “Registering Face ID Overwriting and Adding Face Information Advanced Guide Information”...
  • Page 49: Erasing Registered Information

    Choose the face info to overwrite. Erasing Registered Information Before Use Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons or turn You can erase information (face info, names, and birthdays) registered to the [ ] dial to choose the face info to Basic Guide Face ID.
  • Page 50: Image Customization Features

    Changing Image Quality Image Customization Features Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide Changing the Aspect Ratio Choose from 4 levels of image quality. For guidelines on how many of each kind of image can fit on a memory card, see “Number of Shots per Advanced Guide Memory Card”...
  • Page 51: Correcting Greenish Image Areas From Mercury Lamps

    Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Changing Movie Image Quality Before Use Mercury Lamps Still Images Movies Basic Guide Still Images Movies Adjust movie image quality (image size and frame rate). The frame rate indicates how many frames are recorded per second, which is determined In [ ] mode, subjects or background in shots of evening scenes Advanced Guide...
  • Page 52: For Pal Video

    For PAL Video Helpful Shooting Features Before Use Image Number of Recording Basic Guide Frame Rate Details Quality Pixels Using the Dual Axis Electronic Level 1920 x 1080 50.00 fps For shooting in Full Advanced Guide Still Images Movies 1920 x 1080 25.00 fps An electronic level can be displayed as a guideline to ensure the camera Camera Basics...
  • Page 53: 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 54: Deactivating Auto Level

    Deactivating Auto Level Changing the IS Mode Settings Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide Deactivating Image Stabilization Normally, auto leveling keeps movies straight. To cancel this feature, choose [Disable]. Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Press the [ ] button, choose When the camera is held still (as when shooting from a tripod), you should Auto level] on the [ 4] tab, and then...
  • Page 55: Before Shooting

    Recording Movies with Subjects at the Same Customizing Camera Operation Before Use Size Shown before Shooting Customize shooting functions on the [ ] tab of the menu screen as Basic Guide Still Images Movies follows. For instructions on menu functions, see “Using the Menu Screen” Normally, once movie recording begins, the image display area changes Advanced Guide ( = 31).
  • Page 56: Preventing The Red-Eye Reduction Lamp From Lighting Up

    Preventing the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp from Changing the Image Display Style after Shots Before Use Lighting Up Still Images Movies Basic Guide Still Images Movies You can change how long images are displayed and what information is displayed immediately after shooting. You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce Advanced Guide red-eye when the flash is used in low-light shots.
  • Page 57: 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] (= 56). Advanced Guide Configure the setting. Camera Basics Choose [Display Info], and then choose the desired option.
  • Page 58: Other Shooting Modes

    Applying Effects Automatically Before Use (Creative Shot) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot Camera Basics The camera determines the subject and shooting conditions, automatically Auto Mode / applying special effects and recomposing the shot to emphasize the Other Shooting Modes Hybrid Auto Mode subject.
  • Page 59: Choosing Effects

    Choosing Effects Recording Movies with a Variety of Effects Before Use You can choose effects for images captured in [ ] mode. Let the camera determine subjects and shooting conditions when you Basic Guide record movies, and filters and effects such as playback in slow or fast After choosing [ ] mode, turn the [ ] motion will be added automatically.
  • Page 60: Specific Scenes

    Shooting Fireworks (Fireworks) Specific Scenes Before Use Still Images Movies Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will Basic Guide Vivid shots of fireworks. automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Advanced Guide Enter [ ] mode. Set the mode dial to [ Camera Basics ●...
  • Page 61: Applying Special Effects

    Shooting Yourself under Optimal Settings Applying Special Effects Before Use (Self Portrait) Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Basic Guide For self-portraits, customizable image processing includes skin smoothing as well as brightness and background adjustment to make yourself stand Shooting in Vivid Colors Advanced Guide out.
  • Page 62: Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range)

    Shooting High-Contrast Scenes Item Details Before Use (High Dynamic Range) Choose from [ ] or one of six levels of background defocusing. Basic Guide Still Images Movies Choose from five levels of brightness. Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels Advanced Guide each time you shoot, and the camera combines image areas with optimal Choose from five levels of skin smoothing.
  • Page 63: Adding Artistic Effects

    Adding Artistic Effects Before Use ● Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” Basic Guide ( = 60) and choose [ Turn the [ ] ring to choose an effect. ●...
  • Page 64: Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect)

    Shots Resembling Miniature Models Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time Before Use (Miniature Effect) (for One-Minute Clips) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Speed Playback Time Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above Approx. 12 sec. Advanced Guide and below your selected area.
  • Page 65: Shooting With A Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect)

    Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect Making Subjects Stand Out Before Use (Toy Camera Effect) (Background Defocus) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting You can shoot subjects so that they stand out from the background. Advanced Guide (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
  • Page 66: Shooting With A Soft Focus Effect

    Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect Shooting in Monochrome Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter were Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. attached to the camera.
  • Page 67: Special Modes For Other Purposes

    Shoot. Special Modes for Other Purposes Before Use Press the shutter button. The flash fires as the camera takes the first shot. Basic Guide Shooting Starry Skies (Star) The second and third shots are now taken, without firing the flash. Advanced Guide Shooting People against Starry Skies (Star Portrait) Have the person stay still until the...
  • Page 68 Shooting Night Scenes under Starry Skies Before Use ● For easier viewing, try choosing MENU ► [ 2] tab ► [Night (Star Nightscape) Display] ► [On] ( = 161) before shooting. ● To adjust subject brightness, try changing the flash exposure Basic Guide Still Images Movies...
  • Page 69: Shooting Star Trails (Star Trails)

    Secure the camera. Before Use ● For easier viewing, try choosing MENU ► [ 2] tab ► [Night Mount the camera on a tripod or take Display] ► [On] ( = 161) before shooting. other measures to keep it still. ●...
  • Page 70 Check the brightness. Shooting Movies of Star Movement Before Use (Star Time-Lapse Movie) Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot a single still image. Basic Guide Still Images Movies Switch to Playback mode ( = 105) and By recording a time-lapse movie that combines images shot at a specified check image brightness.
  • Page 71 Estimated playback time based on shooting interval and frame rate (for a Before Use ● Sound is not recorded. one-hour session) ● For easier viewing, try choosing MENU ► [ 2] tab ► [Night Frame Rate Display] ► [On] ( = 161) before shooting. Basic Guide Interval between Shots Playback Time...
  • Page 72: Adjusting Colors

    Adjusting Colors Adjusting the Focus Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide Colors can be manually adjusted in [ ] mode. Automatically adjust the focus to suit starry skies. Choose a shooting mode. Choose a shooting mode. Advanced Guide Choose [ ] ( = 67), [ ] ( = 68), Choose [ ] ( = 68), [ ] ( = 69), or...
  • Page 73: Recording Various Movies

    Recording Various Movies Before Use ● The focus may not be adjusted under the following conditions. In this case, try again from step 3. There is a bright light source Basic Guide Recording Movies in [ ] Mode Airplanes or other light sources or clouds crossed the sky Advanced Guide Still Images Movies...
  • Page 74: Locking Or Changing Image Brightness Before Recording

    Disabling Auto Slow Shutter Locking or Changing Image Brightness before Recording 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- Auto Slow Shutter can be disabled if movement in movies is rough. stop increments within a range of −3 to +3 stops.
  • Page 75: Correcting Severe Camera Shake

    Correcting Severe Camera Shake Using the Attenuator Before Use The attenuator can reduce audio distortion in noisy environments. Still Images Movies Basic Guide However, in quiet environments, it lowers the sound-recording level. Counteract severe camera shake, such as when recording while moving. Press the [ ] button, choose The portion of images displayed changes more than for [Standard], and...
  • Page 76: Playback Effects

    Playback Effects Before Use Playback in fast motion Basic Guide Playback at normal speed 1/2x Playback in slow motion Advanced Guide Normal playback with the last two seconds rewound and played again in slow motion Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode ●...
  • Page 77: Shooting In Program Ae ([P] Mode)

    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 78: Image Brightness (Exposure)

    Image Brightness (Exposure) Before Use ● AE: Auto Exposure ● After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the [ ] dial Basic Guide Adjusting Image Brightness (Program Shift). (Exposure Compensation) Advanced Guide Changing the Metering Method Still Images...
  • Page 79: Linking The Spot Ae Point Frame To The Af Frame

    Changing the ISO Speed Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide Set the ISO speed to [AUTO] for automatic adjustment to suit the shooting Set the metering method to [ mode and conditions.
  • Page 80: Adjusting Iso Auto Settings

    Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting) Adjusting ISO Auto Settings Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide When the camera is set to [AUTO], maximum ISO speed can be specified Three consecutive images are captured at different exposure levels in a range of [400] –...
  • Page 81: Dynamic Range Correction (Dr Correction)

    Dynamic Range Correction (DR Correction) Shadow Correct Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide Tone down bright image areas, which might otherwise look washed out, Automatically preserve image detail in shadows as follows. as follows. Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the Advanced Guide...
  • Page 82: Image Colors

    Custom White Balance Image Colors Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance) balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.
  • Page 83 Configure advanced settings. Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Before Use To configure more advanced settings, Still Images Movies press the [ ] button and adjust Basic Guide the correction level by turning the Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia ][ ] dials or pressing the or black and white.
  • Page 84: Shooting Range And Focusing

    Shooting Range and Focusing Before Use ● White balance ( = 82) cannot be set in [ ] or [ ] modes. ● With [ ] and [ ] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone may change. These settings may not produce the expected Basic Guide Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) results with some skin tones.
  • Page 85: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode

    Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Before Use ● When you focus manually, the AF method ( = 87) is [1-point AF] and AF frame size ( = 88) is [Normal], and these settings Still Images Movies cannot be changed. Basic Guide When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus.
  • Page 86: Easily Identifying The Focus Area (Mf Peaking)

    Configure the setting. Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking) Before Use Press the [ ] button, and then adjust Still Images Movies the setting by pressing the [ ][ ] buttons Basic Guide Edges of subjects in focus are displayed in color to make manual focusing or turning the [ ] dial.
  • Page 87: Digital Tele-Converter

    Digital Tele-Converter 1-point AF Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide The camera focuses using a single AF frame. Effective for reliable The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or focusing. You can also move the frame by touching the screen ( = 90). 2.0x.
  • Page 88: Moving And Resizing Af Frames (1-Point Af)

    Moving and Resizing AF Frames (1-point AF) Before Use ● You can also access the screen in step 1 by pressing the [ Still Images Movies button. ● You can also return the AF frame to the original position in the Basic Guide When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF center by holding down the [...
  • Page 89: Shooting With Servo Af

    Shooting with Servo AF Changing the Focus Setting 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 90: 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 91: Shooting With The Af Lock

    Flash Before Use ● If you prefer the camera not to shoot when you touch the screen, make sure [Touch Shutter] mode is deactivated. Press the ] button, choose [Touch Shutter] on the [ 2] tab, and Basic Guide Changing the Flash Mode then choose [Disable] ( = 31).
  • Page 92: Slow Synchro

    Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Slow Synchro Before Use Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a Still Images Movies Basic Guide slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range. Just as with regular exposure compensation ( = 78), you can adjust the flash exposure from –2 to +2 stops, in 1/3-stop increments.
  • Page 93: Shooting With The Fe Lock

    Shooting with the FE Lock Changing the Flash Timing Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide Just as with the AE lock ( = 78), you can lock the exposure for flash Change the timing of the flash and shutter release as follows. shots.
  • Page 94: Other Settings

    Capturing in RAW Format Other Settings Before Use The camera can capture images in JPEG and RAW format. Basic Guide Processed in the camera for optimal image quality Changing Image Quality and compressed to reduce file size. However, the Advanced Guide compression process is irreversible, and images Still Images Movies...
  • Page 95: Using The Menu

    Changing the IS Mode Settings Before Use ● For details on the relationship between the number of recording pixels and the number of shots that will fit on a card, see “Number Still Images Movies of Shots per Memory Card” ( = 212). Basic Guide You can keep image stabilization off until the moment you shoot.
  • Page 96: Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode)

    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 “Camera” ( = 210). Enter [ ] mode.
  • Page 97: Specific Shutter Speeds And Aperture Values

    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 “Camera”...
  • Page 98: Shooting Long Exposures (Bulb)

    Shooting Long Exposures (Bulb) Shutter Speed (Sec.) Available ISO Speed ( = 79) Before Use [BULB], 30 – 1.3 [AUTO], [125] – [3200] With bulb exposures, shots are exposed for as long as you hold down the Basic Guide 1 – 1/2000 [AUTO], [125] –...
  • Page 99: Adjusting The Flash Output

    Adjusting the Flash Output Recording Movies at Specific Shutter Before Use Speeds and Aperture Values Still Images Movies Basic Guide Choose from the three flash levels in [ ] modes. Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Specify the flash mode. Set your preferred shutter speed, exposure, aperture value, and ISO speed.
  • Page 100: Customizing Controls And Display

    Customizing Controls and Display Before Use ● In [AUTO] mode, you can also adjust the exposure before recording by turning the exposure compensation dial. ● When the ISO speed is fixed, an exposure level mark based on Basic Guide Customizing Display Information your specified value is shown on the exposure level indicator for comparison to the standard exposure level.
  • Page 101: Customizing The Information Displayed

    Assigning Functions to Controls Customizing the Information Displayed Before Use Still Images Movies Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Customizing Basic Guide Display Information” ( = 100) to choose Reassign functions of the shutter button, [ ] button, [ ] ring, [ [Custom display 1] or [Custom display 2], dial, or [ ] dial, or assign common functions to the movie button or [ Advanced Guide...
  • Page 102: Customizing The Quick Set Menu

    Customizing the Quick Set Menu Set to [AE/AF, no AE lock] to enable focusing Before Use by pressing the [ ] button. Note that this Shutter button or [ disables the normal [ ] button function of Still Images Movies Basic Guide button locking AE.
  • Page 103: Rearranging Menu Items

    Rearranging Menu Items Saving Shooting Settings Before Use Still Images Movies Access the setting screen. Basic Guide Save commonly used shooting modes and your configured function On the screen in step 2 of “Choosing settings for reuse. To access saved settings later, simply turn the mode Items to Include in the Menu”...
  • Page 104: Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items (My Menu)

    Save the settings. Configure the setting. Before Use Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose [Select items], and then dial to choose [OK], and then press the Basic Guide press the [ ] button.
  • Page 105: Playback Mode

    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. Camera Basics Press the [ ] button. Your last shot is displayed. Auto Mode / Playback Mode Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes...
  • Page 106: Touch-Screen Operations

    Touch-Screen Operations Movies are identified by a [ ] icon. Before Use To play movies, go to step 3. To view the next image, drag left across Basic Guide the screen, and to view the previous image, drag right. Advanced Guide Play movies.
  • Page 107: Switching Display Modes

    Switching Display Modes Before Use ● Switching display modes is not possible while the camera is connected via Wi-Fi to devices other than printers. Still Images Movies Basic Guide Press the [ ] button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information.
  • Page 108 Play the movie. Using a smartphone connected to the Before Use camera via Wi-Fi, you can geotag images Select a movie and press the [ ] button on the camera, adding information such to play it. Basic Guide as latitude, longitude, and elevation ( = 155).
  • Page 109: Browsing And Filtering Images

    Viewing by Date Browsing and Filtering Images Before Use Digest movies can be viewed by date. Basic Guide Press the [ ] button, choose [List/ Navigating through Images in an Index Play Digest Movies] on the [ 2] tab, and then touch a date ( = 31). Advanced Guide Still Images Movies...
  • Page 110: Touch-Screen Operations

    Choose the first condition. Touch-Screen Operations Before Use In single-image display, press the [ Pinch in to switch from single-image button, choose [ ] in the menu, and Basic Guide display to index display. choose a condition. To view more thumbnails per screen, When [ ] or [ ] is selected, you can...
  • Page 111: Using The Front Dial To Jump Between Images

    Using the Front Dial to Jump between Images Before Use ● To hide or view other information, press the [ ] button in step 3. Still Images Movies ● Options for viewing the images found (in step 3) include Basic Guide Use the front dial to find and jump between desired images quickly by “Navigating through Images in an Index”...
  • Page 112: Viewing Individual Images In A Group

    Viewing Individual Images in a Group Before Use ● During group playback (step 3), you can browse through images quickly “Navigating through Images in an Index” ( = 109) and Still Images Movies magnify them “Magnifying Images” ( = 114). You can apply your Basic Guide Images shot continuously ( = 44), images shot in [ ] mode ( = 58),...
  • Page 113: Editing Face Id Information

    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” ( = 48) to choose or erase it.
  • Page 114: Image Viewing Options

    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 115: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images Before Use ● To pause or resume slideshows, press the [ ] button. ● You can switch to other images during playback by pressing the Still Images Movies [ ][ ] buttons or turning the [ ] dial. For fast-forward or fast- Basic Guide rewind, hold the [ ][ ] buttons down.
  • Page 116: Choosing Images Individually

    Choosing Images Individually Selecting a Range Before Use Basic Guide Choose [Select]. Choose [Select Range]. Following the procedure in “Using the Following the procedure in “Using the Advanced Guide Menu” ( = 115), choose [Select] and Menu” ( = 115), choose [Select Range] press the [ ] button.
  • Page 117: Protecting All Images At Once

    Protect the images. Clearing All Protection at Once Before Use Press the [ ] button to choose [Protect], You can clear protection from all images at once. and then press the [ ] button. Basic Guide To clear protection, choose [Unprotect All Images] in step 1 of “Protecting All Images at Once”, and then complete step 2.
  • Page 118: Erasing Images

    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 ( = 115) cannot be erased.
  • Page 119: Selecting A Range

    Choosing Images Individually Selecting a Range Before Use Choose [Select]. Choose [Select Range]. Basic Guide Following the procedure in “Choosing Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” ( = 118), choose a Selection Method” ( = 118), choose Advanced Guide [Select] and press the [ ] button.
  • Page 120: Rotating Images

    Rotate the image. Rotating Images Before Use Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose an image. Still Images Movies Basic Guide The image is rotated 90° each time you Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. press the [ ] button.
  • Page 121: Tagging Images As Favorites

    Complete the setting. Tagging Images as Favorites Before Use Press the [ ] button. A confirmation message is displayed. Still Images Movies Basic Guide Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] You can organize images by tagging them as favorites. By choosing a dial to choose [OK], and then press the category in filtered playback, you can restrict the following operations to Advanced Guide...
  • Page 122: Convenient Control: Touch Actions

    Assign a function to a Touch Action. Convenient Control: Touch Actions Before Use Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose a dragging pattern, and Still Images Movies Basic Guide then press the [ ] button.
  • Page 123: Editing Still Images

    Review the new image. Editing Still Images Before Use Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose [Yes], and then press the Basic Guide ] button. Image editing ( = 123 – = 126) is only available when the ●...
  • Page 124: Cropping

    Save as a new image and review. Save as a new image and review. Before Use Follow step 2 in “Resizing Images” Turn the [ ] dial to choose [ ], and then ( = 123). press the [ ] button. Basic Guide Press the [ ] button and follow step...
  • Page 125: Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)

    Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Before Use ● The color of images edited using this function may vary slightly from the color of images shot using My Colors ( = 83). Still Images Movies Basic Guide You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate file.
  • Page 126: Correcting Red-Eye

    Save as a new image and review. Correct the image. Before Use Follow step 2 in “Resizing Images” Press the [ ] button. ( = 123). Red-eye detected by the camera is now Basic Guide Press the [ ] button and follow step corrected, and frames are displayed 3 in “Resizing Images”...
  • Page 127: Editing Movies

    Save the edited movie. Editing Movies Before Use Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] button. Still Images Movies Basic Guide Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons or turn You can remove unneeded portions from the beginning and end of movies.
  • Page 128: Reducing File Sizes

    Reducing File Sizes Erasing Movie Chapters Before Use Still Images Movies Movie file sizes can be reduced by compressing movies as follows. Basic Guide ] mode ( = 37, Individual chapters (clips) recorded in [ ] or [ On the screen in step 2 of “Editing = 59) can be erased.
  • Page 129: Viewing Albums (Story Highlights)

    Choose an image. Viewing Albums (Story Highlights) Before Use Choose an image in single-image display. Still Images Movies Themes available in step 3 will vary Basic Guide depending on image shooting date and You can choose themes such as a date or person’s name to create an Face ID information.
  • Page 130: Adding Background Music To Albums

    The screen at left is displayed when Before Use ● Albums can include following images captured by the camera. you use a new or recently formatted Still images memory card. Choose [OK] (either press Digest movies ( = 37), except compressed movies Basic Guide the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial), Short movie clips ( = 75) of two seconds or longer, or...
  • Page 131: Creating Your Own Albums

    Choose background music. Before Use ● If you prefer not to add background music, set [Add BGM] to [No] When the screen at left is displayed, on the screen in step 3. choose [Music Settings]. Add background ● To use only background music instead of movie audio, set [Audio Basic Guide music as described in “Adding Mixer] to [BGM only] on the screen in step 3.
  • Page 132: Combining Short Clips

    Save the movie. Combining Short Clips Before Use Choose [Save], and then press the [ button. Still Images Movies Basic Guide Once the movie is saved, [Saved] is Combine short clips to create a longer movie. displayed. Note that movies created this way are not included in Story Highlights Advanced Guide albums ( = 129).
  • Page 133: Wi-Fi Functions

    GATEWAY online photography service or other Web services to Tv, Av, M, and C Mode send camera images to the services. Unsent images on the camera services can also be sent to a computer or Web service via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Playback Mode ●...
  • Page 134: Sending Images To A Smartphone

    Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Camera Connect app on the smartphone. For details on this application to a camera that is off or in Shooting mode. (supported smartphones and included functions), refer to the Canon website. Playback Mode Connecting via NFC When Camera Is Off or in Shooting Mode ●...
  • Page 135 Establish the connection. Send an image. Before Use Make sure the camera is off or in Turn the [ ] dial to choose an image to Shooting mode. send, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose Basic Guide [Send this image], and then press the [ Touch the N-Mark ( ) on the smartphone button.
  • Page 136: Connecting Via Nfc When Camera Is In Playback Mode

    Before Use ● Connections require that a memory card be in the camera. ● If during connection a message on the camera requests you to ● You can also change the camera nickname on the screen in enter the nickname, follow step 2 in “Connecting via NFC When step 2 ( = 32).
  • Page 137 Choose [ ]. Import images. Before Use Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Use the smartphone to import images dial to choose [ ], and then press the [ from the camera to the smartphone. Basic Guide button.
  • Page 138 Access the Wi-Fi menu. Send an image. Before Use Press the [ ] button. Turn the [ ] dial to choose an image to send, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose Press the [ ] button. Basic Guide [Send this image], and then press the [ If the [Device Nickname] screen is button.
  • Page 139: 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 140: Installing The Software

    [Easy Installation]. Follow the on-screen Auto Mode / operating systems. For detailed system requirements and compatibility Hybrid Auto Mode instructions to complete the installation information, including support in new operating systems, visit the Canon process. website. Other Shooting Modes Installation may take some time, ●...
  • Page 141: Saving Images To A Connected Computer

    The SSID or ESSID for the access point you use. Also called the Click in the following order: [Start] menu “access point name” or “network name”. ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► P Mode ● Network authentication / data encryption (encryption method / [CameraWindow] ►...
  • Page 142: Using Wps-Compatible Access Points

    Choose [ Before Use ● For information on WPS compatibility and for instructions on Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons or turn checking settings, refer to the access point user manual. the [ ] dial to choose [ ], and then ●...
  • Page 143 2 ( = 157). Windows: Access CameraWindow by ● When the camera is connected to a computer, the camera screen Accessories clicking [Downloads Images From Canon is blank. Camera]. ● Mac OS: If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock.
  • Page 144: Connecting To Listed Access Points

    Connecting to Listed Access Points Before Use ● To determine the access point password, check on the access point itself or refer to the user manual. View the listed access points. ● If no access points are detected even after you choose [Refresh] Basic Guide in step 2 to update the list, choose [Manual Settings] in step 2 View the listed networks (access points)
  • Page 145: Sending Images To A Registered Web Service

    Tv, Av, M, and C Mode GATEWAY is available, visit the Canon website (http://www.canon. com/cig/). ● You must have an account with Web services other than CANON Playback Mode Choose [ iMAGE GATEWAY if you desire to use them. For further details, check the websites for each Web service you want to register.
  • Page 146 GATEWAY via the access point, a screen is displayed for entering an email Touch [ Other Shooting Modes address. [ ] ( = 153) and CANON iMAGE Enter your email address and touch GATEWAY are now added as P Mode [Next].
  • Page 147: Registering Other Web Services

    Uploading Images to Web Services Registering Other Web Services Before Use You can also add Web services besides CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to the Basic Guide camera. Access the Wi-Fi menu. Press the [ ] button to turn the camera Log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY...
  • Page 148: Printing Images Wirelessly From A Connected Printer

    Connect the camera to a printer via Wi-Fi to print as follows. ● To view images uploaded to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY on a Advanced Guide These steps show how to use the camera as an access point, but you can smartphone, try the dedicated Canon Online Photo Album app.
  • Page 149: Sending Images To Another Camera

    Choose the printer. ● Only Canon-brand cameras equipped with a Wi-Fi function can be Advanced Guide connected to wirelessly. You cannot connect to a Canon-brand camera Choose the printer name (either press the that does not have a Wi-Fi function, even if it supports Eye-Fi cards.
  • Page 150: Image Sending Options

    Send an image. Image Sending Options Before Use Turn the [ ] dial to choose an image to send, press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose You can choose multiple images to send at once and change the image Basic Guide [Send this image], and then press the [ recording pixel setting (size) before sending.
  • Page 151: Selecting A Range

    Choose an image. Choose images. Before Use Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose Follow steps 2 – 3 in “Selecting a Range” ( = 116) to specify images. an image to send, and then press the [ Basic Guide button.
  • Page 152: Adding Comments

    ● Sending images to Web services will take less time when resending Access the screen for adding Setting Menu images you have already sent that are still on the CANON iMAGE comments. GATEWAY server. On the image transfer screen, choose...
  • Page 153: Sending Images Automatically (Image Sync)

    Images on the memory card that have not been transferred already can smartphone is already assigned to the Advanced Guide be sent to a computer or Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. button ( = 136). Note that images cannot be sent only to Web services.
  • Page 154: Sending Images

    If you have not assigned the button this Other Shooting Modes By installing the Canon Online Photo Album (Canon OPA) app, you can way, choose [ ] as described in steps use your smartphone to view and download images sent via Image Sync 1 –...
  • Page 155: Using A Smartphone To View Camera Images And Control The Camera

    Shooting Remotely Using a Smartphone to View Camera Before Use Images and Control the Camera As you check a shooting screen on your smartphone, you can use it to Basic Guide shoot remotely. You can do the following with the dedicated smartphone app Camera Choose a shooting mode.
  • Page 156: Editing Or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings

    Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings Before Use ● [ ] mode is used for shooting in modes other than [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ]. However, some Quick Set and MENU Edit or erase Wi-Fi settings as follows. settings you have configured in advance may be changed Basic Guide automatically.
  • Page 157: Changing A Device Nickname

    Changing the Camera Nickname Before Use Connection Configurable Items Change the camera nickname (displayed on connected devices) as Basic Guide Services desired. [Change Device Nickname] – Choose [Wi-Fi Settings]. ( = 157) Advanced Guide Press the [ ] button and choose [View Settings] ( = 136) –...
  • Page 158: 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. Be Advanced Guide sure that you want to reset all Wi-Fi settings before using this option.
  • Page 159: Setting Menu

    Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Before Use MENU ( = 31) settings on the [ 1], [ 2], [ 3], and [ 4] tabs can be Basic Guide configured. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience. Advanced Guide Date-Based Image Storage Camera Basics Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the Auto Mode /...
  • Page 160: Formatting Memory Cards

    Low-Level Formatting Before Use ● Regardless of the option selected in this setting, shots may be numbered consecutively after the last number of existing images Perform low-level formatting in the following cases: [Memory card error] is on newly inserted memory cards. To start saving shots from 0001, Basic Guide displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing use an empty (or formatted, = 160) memory card.
  • Page 161: Electronic Level Calibration

    Electronic Level Calibration Switching the Color of Screen Information Before Use Still Images Movies Calibrate the electronic level if it seems ineffective in helping you level the Basic Guide camera. Information displayed on the screen and menus can be changed to a color For greater calibration accuracy, display grid lines ( = 100) to help you suitable for shooting under low-light conditions.
  • Page 162: Power-Saving Adjustment

    Shoot. Before Use ● For maximum brightness, press and hold the [ ] button To activate the screen and prepare for for at least one second when the shooting screen is displayed shooting when the screen is off but the lens or when in single-image display.
  • Page 163: Date And Time

    Switch to the destination time zone. Display Language Before Use Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial to choose [ World], and then press Change the display language as needed. Basic Guide the [ ] button. Choose [Language ] on the [ 3] tab, and then press the [...
  • Page 164: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume Hiding Hints and Tips Before Use Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows. Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose Quick Set menu Basic Guide ( = 30) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. Choose [Volume] on the [ 3] tab, and then press the [ ] button.
  • Page 165: Checking Certification Logos

    Checking Certification Logos Deleting All Copyright Information Before Use You can delete both the author’s name and copyright details at the same Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be Basic Guide time as follows. viewed on the screen. Other certification logos are printed in this guide, on Follow the steps in “Setting Copyright the camera packaging, or on the camera body.
  • Page 166 Before Use ● The following functions are not restored to default settings. Information registered using Face ID ( = 45) [ 1] tab setting [Video system] ( = 160) Basic Guide [ 2] tab settings [Time Zone] ( = 162), [Date/Time] ( = 163), and [ 3] tab setting [Language ] ( = 163) Advanced Guide...
  • Page 167: Accessories

    Advanced Guide accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that any repairs your Canon product may require as a result of such Camera Basics malfunction are not covered under warranty and will incur a fee.
  • Page 168: System Map

    System Index Also available for purchase separately. A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC-600PCU). Use a commercially available cable no longer than 2.5 m (8.2 ft.). The following accessories are also supported: Speedlite 580EX, 430EX, 270EX, and 220EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT, Speedlite Bracket SB-E2, and Off-...
  • Page 169: Optional Accessories

    The message [Battery communication error] is displayed if you 580EX II/430EX II/320EX/270EX II use a non-genuine Canon battery pack, and user response is required. Note that Canon shall not be liable for any damages Playback Mode Shoe-mounted flash unit that enables resulting from accidents, such as malfunction or fire, that occur many styles of flash photography.
  • Page 170: Other Accessories

    Even without using a computer, you can print images by connecting the camera Wi-Fi Functions directly to a printer. On the camera, open the terminal cover For details, visit your nearest Canon and insert the cable plug fully into the Setting Menu retailer. camera terminal.
  • Page 171: Powering The Camera With Household Power

    Turn the camera on. Powering the Camera with Household Power Before Use Press the [ ] button. Still Images Movies Images from the camera are now Basic Guide Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC110 (sold separately) displayed on the TV. (Nothing is eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level.
  • Page 172: Inserting And Charging The Battery Pack

    Close the cover. Inserting and Charging the Battery Pack Before Use Lower the cover (1) and hold it down as ( 2 ) you slide the switch, until it clicks into the Charge the battery pack by using the supplied battery pack with an Basic Guide closed position (2).
  • Page 173: Using A Computer To Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery pack. Before Use ● For details on charging time and the number of shots and CA-DC30: Flip out the plug (1) and plug recording time possible with a fully charged battery pack, see the compact power adapter into a power “Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time”...
  • Page 174 [ ] button. functions. Options already set on the flash itself are ● Non-EX series Canon flash units may not fire correctly or may not Appendix displayed. fire at all, in some cases. ● Use of non-Canon flash units (especially high-voltage flash units)
  • Page 175 Camera Settings Available with an External Flash Before Use ● Settings for the built-in flash cannot be configured while a (Sold Separately) Speedlite EX series flash is attached, because that setting screen is no longer accessible. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ●...
  • Page 176: Using The Software

    To utilize the features of the following software, download the software Basic Guide the flash output level set on the camera. from the Canon website and install it on your computer. Can be configured only when [Flash Mode] is [Auto] and flash exposure ●...
  • Page 177: Installing The Software

    In the screen that is displayed, click the Basic Guide Installing the Software change program link of [ For software installation instructions, see “Installing the Software” Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Advanced Guide ( = 140). Camera] and then click [OK]. Camera Basics...
  • Page 178: Printing Images

    A Canon SELPHY CP printer is used in this example of PictBridge Camera Basics It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the printing.
  • Page 179: Configuring Print Settings

    Uses information from the time of shooting to the cable. print under optimal settings. Appendix Red-Eye 1 Corrects red-eye. ● For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see “Printers” ( = 170). No. of Index Choose the number of copies to print. Copies ●...
  • Page 180: Cropping Images Before Printing

    Cropping Images before Printing Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area Choose [Paper Settings]. instead of the entire image. Advanced Guide After following step 1 in “Configuring Print Choose [Cropping].
  • Page 181: Available Layout Options

    Printing Movie Scenes Available Layout Options Before Use Still Images Movies Default Matches current printer settings. Basic Guide Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. Access the printing screen. Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. Advanced Guide Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet.
  • Page 182: Adding Images To The Print List (Dpof)

    RAW images cannot be included in print list. Auto Mode / [Date] and [File No.] at the same time. Hybrid Auto Mode ● Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge- Configuring Print Settings compatible printers (sold separately). Other Shooting Modes ●...
  • Page 183: Setting Up Printing For A Range Of Images

    Specify the number of prints. Clearing All Images from the Print List Before Use Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing dial to specify the number of prints (up Basic Guide for Individual Images”...
  • Page 184: Adding Images To A Photobook

    Adding Images to a Photobook Choose an image. Before Use Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] Still Images Movies dial to choose an image, and then press Basic Guide the [ ] button. Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and using CameraWindow to import them to your ] is displayed.
  • Page 185: Appendix

    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 power button is pressed.
  • Page 186 Subjects in shots look too dark. Shooting Before Use Raise the flash and set the flash mode to [ ] ( = 91). ● Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation ( = 78). ● Cannot shoot. ● Use AE lock or spot metering ( = 78, = 78). Basic Guide In Playback mode ( = 105), press the shutter button halfway ( = 27).
  • Page 187 The Babies or Children icon is not displayed. Playback stops, or audio skips. Before Use ● The Babies and Children icons will not be displayed if the birthday is not set in ● Switch to a memory card that you have performed low-level formatting on with the face information ( = 45).
  • Page 188 Switch to single-image display and try again. Similarly, the Image Sync. ● Images are not sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY or other Web services if you Wi-Fi menu cannot be accessed during group playback or filtered image display Camera Basics according to specified conditions.
  • Page 189: On-Screen Messages

    ( = 2) and have inserted it facing the correct way ( = 184). Choose 998 images or less. Playback Mode ( = 19), contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Print List ( = 182) or Photobook Set-up ( = 184) settings could not be saved ●...
  • Page 190 Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this devices, and other devices that operate on the 2.4 GHz band. 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 191: On-Screen Information

    (17) Movie quality ( = 51) (30) DR correction ( = 81) On-Screen Information Before Use (18) Remaining time ( = 212) (31) Hybrid Auto mode ( = 37) (19) Histogram ( = 107) (32) Touch Shutter ( = 43) Basic Guide Shooting (Information Display) (20) Quick Set menu ( = 30)
  • Page 192: Playback (Detailed Information Display)

    Playback (Detailed Information Display) (28) DR correction ( = 81) (33) Still images: Recording pixel Before Use setting ( = 212) (29) Shadow correction ( = 81) Movies: Playback time ( = 212) (30) Image quality / Frame rate Basic Guide ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 )
  • Page 193: Summary Of Movie Control Panel

    Summary of Movie Control Panel Functions and Menu Tables Before Use The following operations are available on the movie control panel, Basic Guide accessed as described in “Viewing” ( = 105). Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Touch to display the volume panel, and then touch [ ][ ] to Advanced Guide adjust the volume.
  • Page 194 Bracketing ( = 80, = 86) Flash ( = 91) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Drive Mode ( = 44) Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Flash Exposure Compensation ( = 92) Wi-Fi Functions...
  • Page 195 Av/Tv Settings ( = 96, = 97) Focus Range ( = 84, = 85) Before Use Aperture Value Basic Guide Advanced Guide Shutter Speed Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Bulb Setting Other Shooting Modes P Mode Program Shift ( = 78) Manual Focus Switching When Recording Movies ( = 73) Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode...
  • Page 196: Quick Set Menu

    Quick Set Menu Face Select ( = 89) Before Use AF method ( = 87) Basic Guide +Tracking Touch Shutter ( = 43) Advanced Guide Camera Basics 1-point AF Auto Mode / Change Display ( = 29) Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Image quality P Mode...
  • Page 197 Self-Timer ( = 42) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Self-Timer Settings ( = 43) Camera Basics Delay* Auto Mode / When Set to PAL Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Shots* P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode ND Filter ( = 81) Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions...
  • Page 198 Still Image Aspect Ratio ( = 50) WB Correction ( = 82) Before Use Basic Guide Color Adjustment ( = 72) Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / My Colors ( = 83) Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode White Balance ( = 82)
  • Page 199 Shooting Tab Shadow Correct ( = 81) Before Use Basic Guide 1] Tab Advanced Guide Rec. Mode ( = 60, = 61, = 73) Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Image quality ( = 50, = 94) Light Metering ( = 78) JPEG Other Shooting Modes P Mode...
  • Page 200 Display Mode ( = 28) Before Use Display priority Power Saving Basic Guide Still Image Aspect Ratio ( = 50) Advanced Guide For details, see “Quick Set Menu” ( = 196). Shooting information display ( = 100) Smooth Camera Basics Screen info/ toggle settings / VF info/ toggle settings Auto Mode / Shooting Info/Histogram/Grid display/Electronic Level...
  • Page 201 2] Tab Disable Before Use Review image after shooting ( = 56) Basic Guide Display Time Face ID Settings ( = 45) Off/Quick Advanced Guide On/Off Camera Basics Auto Mode / 2 sec./4 sec./8 sec. Hybrid Auto Mode Function Assignment ( = 101) Other Shooting Modes [ ] ring/[ ] dial/[ ] dial/[...
  • Page 202 Auto Slow Shutter ( = 74) AF-Point Zoom ( = 53) Before Use Enable Basic Guide Advanced Guide Disable Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode AF operation ( = 89) 3] Tab Other Shooting Modes For details, see “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode” ( = 193).
  • Page 203 Before Use Basic Guide AF-assist Beam ( = 55) MF Peaking Settings ( = 86) Advanced Guide Peaking On/Off Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Level Low/High P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode 4] Tab Color MF-Point Zoom ( = 85)
  • Page 204 Shoot Only Rate of Change Before Use Basic Guide Dynamic IS DR Correction ( = 81) Advanced Guide For details, see “Quick Set Menu” ( = 196). Shadow Correct ( = 81) Camera Basics For details, see “Quick Set Menu” ( = 196). Auto Mode / Light Metering ( = 78) Hybrid Auto Mode...
  • Page 205 Save Stills ( = 70) Shutter Sync. Before Use 1st-curtain On/Off Basic Guide Advanced Guide 2nd-curtain Star Time-Lapse Movie Setting ( = 70) Effect Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Red-Eye Lamp Other Shooting Modes On/Off Shot Interval P Mode 15 sec./30 sec./1 min.
  • Page 206 Star Portrait Settings ( = 67) 6] Tab Before Use Star Visibility WB Correction ( = 82) Standard/Prominent Basic Guide For details, see “Quick Set Menu” ( = 196). My Colors ( = 125) Advanced Guide For details, see “Quick Set Menu” ( = 196). Camera Basics High ISO NR ( = 80) 7] Tab...
  • Page 207: Set Up Tab

    8] Tab Disable Before Use Movie Quality ( = 51) Basic Guide For details, see “Quick Set Menu” ( = 196). Wind Filter ( = 75) Options vary depending on the assigned shooting mode. Advanced Guide Available when the AF frame is set to [1-point]. Auto [Enable] for functions other than Creative Zone and movies.
  • Page 208: Playback Tab

    Playback Tab Reference Before Use Item Page Language = 163 Reference Basic Guide Item Page Mute = 163 = 115 Protect Advanced Guide = 164 Volume = 120 Rotate = 164 Sound Options Camera Basics = 118 Erase = 164 Hints &...
  • Page 209: Print Tab

    Select All Images ● Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, P Mode contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. = 183 Clear All Selections ● To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden...
  • Page 210: Specifications

    Viewfinder ..........Electronic viewfinder Data Type (Still Images) Setting Menu Effective Pixels: Image File Format......Exif 2.3 (DCF 2.0) Approx. 2,360,000 dots Image Formats........JPEG, RAW (CR2, a Canon 14-bit Screen Size: Approx. 0.39 in. Accessories RAW format) Coverage: Approx. 100% Eyepoint: 22 mm...
  • Page 211: Number Of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time

    Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time Interface Before Use Wired ..........USB (Micro-B), HDMI (Type D) Wireless ..........Specifications: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Screen On Approx. 210 Basic Guide Frequency: 2.4 GHz Number of Shots Channels: 1 – 11 Viewfinder On Approx. 215 Security: WEP, WPA-PSK (AES/ Advanced Guide Number of Shots...
  • Page 212: Number Of Shots Per Memory Card

    10 hr. 22 min. 35 sec. 1 hr. (PAL) (640 x 480) 48592 Tv, Av, M, and C Mode ● The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions 69418 and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera Playback Mode settings. ●...
  • Page 213: Battery Pack Nb-13L

    Battery Pack NB-13L Before Use Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Basic Guide Nominal Voltage: 3.6 V DC Nominal Capacity: 1250 mAh Advanced Guide Charging Cycles: Approx. 300 times Operating Temperatures: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Camera Basics Battery Charger CB-2LH/CB-2LHE Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Rated Input:...
  • Page 214: Index

    Resizing images 123 Camera Connect 134 Manual (movie mode) 99 Editing or erasing connection CameraWindow 176 Memory cards 2 information 156 CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 145 Geotagging images 155 Recording time 212 Electronic level 52 Clock 34 GPS information display 107...
  • Page 215 Menu Short clips (movie mode) 75 Magnified display 114 Before Use Basic operations 31 Slideshow 114 Single-image display 24 Quick Set menu Table 193 Soft focus (shooting mode) 66 Slideshow 114 Table 196 Basic Guide Mercury lamp correction 51 Software TV display 170 Metering method 78 Installation 140, 177...
  • Page 216: Wi-Fi (Wireless Lan) 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 217: 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.

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