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  • Page 36 Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...

  • Page 37: Checking The Package Contents

    Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-5L Battery Charger (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LX/CB-2LXE Interface Cable Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU WS-DC11 Getting Started...

  • Page 38: Read This First

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

  • Page 39: What Do You Want To Do

    What Do You Want to Do? Shoot Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings (Auto mode) ..25 Take good people shots Portraits Kids and Pets At the Beach Against Snow (p. 60) (p. 61) (p. 61) (p. 62) Shoot various other scenes Underwater Landscape...
  • Page 40 What Do You Want to Do? View Look at my pictures ..............28 Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ......142 Look at my pictures on a TV ............192 Look at my pictures on a computer ..........33 Quickly search pictures ............138, 140 Erase pictures...............

  • Page 41: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Checking the Package Contents ..2 Clock Function ........ 48 Read This First ........3 What Do You Want to Do? ....4 Shooting with Commonly Table of Contents ......6 Used Functions ....49 Conventions Used in This Guide ..9 Turning the Flash Off ...... 50 Safety Precautions......10 Zooming In More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) .......
  • Page 42 Table of Contents Using the ND Filter ......106 Choosing Settings Shooting with Slow Synchro..106 Yourself......79 Adjusting the Flash Exposure Shooting in Program AE ....80 Compensation ......107 Adjusting the Brightness Red-Eye Correction....... 107 (Exposure Compensation) .... 81 Checking for Shut Eyes....
  • Page 43 Table of Contents Choosing Images for Printing Using Various Playback and (DPOF)........171 Editing Functions...137 Quickly Searching Images .....138 Customizing Camera Viewing Images in Filtered Settings ......175 Playback ........140 Changing Camera Settings ... 176 Viewing Slideshows .......142 Changing Shooting Function Magnifying Images......143 Settings ........

  • Page 44: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and dials. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button and control ring are represented by the following icons.

  • Page 45: Safety Precautions

    If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Use only the recommended battery.
  • Page 46 Safety Precautions The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water. •...
  • Page 47 Safety Precautions Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day). Doing so may damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.

  • Page 48: Getting Started

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

  • Page 49: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. Align the marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ( ) and down (...
  • Page 50 This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. •...

  • Page 51: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

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

  • Page 52: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card

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

  • Page 53: Removing The Battery And Memory Card

    Inserting the Battery and Memory Card What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? If the write-protect tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images. Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery.

  • Page 54: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 25). Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on.

  • Page 55: Changing The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Set the home time zone. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose your home time zone. Complete the setting. Press the m button to complete the setting. After a confirmation screen appears, the shooting screen will reappear.
  • Page 56 Setting the Date and Time Choose [Date/Time]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Change the date and time. Follow Step 2 on p. 19 to adjust the settings.

  • Page 57: Setting The Display Language

    Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. Press the opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a language, then press the m button.

  • Page 58: Formatting Memory Cards

    Formatting Memory Cards Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.

  • Page 59: Pressing The Shutter Button

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

  • Page 60: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

    Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. When the flash fires, the white balance of the main subject and background will be automatically adjusted to obtain the best color (Multi-area White Balance).
  • Page 61 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) You can turn the y ring to zoom (Step Zoom, p. 51). Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than 1 point.
  • Page 62 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range.

  • Page 63: Viewing Images

    Viewing Images What if an icon appears on the screen? The icon for the determined scene, and the IS mode icon will appear on the screen. For details on the icons that appear, see “Scene Icons” (p. 206) and “IS Mode Icons”...

  • Page 64: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode.

  • Page 65: Shooting Movies

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

  • Page 66: Shooting Time

    Shooting Movies Zooming while shooting Moving the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded. Also, you cannot use the y ring to zoom. When the mode dial is set to A, the icon for the determined scene will •...

  • Page 67: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a movie, then press the m button.

  • Page 68: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing

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

  • Page 69: Installing The Software

    Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Installing the Software Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Place the CD-ROM in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 70 Turn on the camera to open CameraWindow. Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. For Windows, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] when it appears on the screen. CameraWindow will appear when a connection is established between the camera and computer.
  • Page 71 Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click • You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.

  • Page 72: Learning More

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

  • Page 73: Components Guide

    Components Guide Zoom Lever Lamp (pp. 53, 72, 73, 74, 183, 184) Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Power Button (p. 19) Angle) (pp. 25, 50) GPS Signal Receiver (p. 109) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) Flash (pp. 50, 81) (pp.
  • Page 74 Components Guide n Button (p. 43) Strap Mount (p. 13) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 137) Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 40, 204, b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 81) / d 208) (Jump) (p. 140) / o Button Indicator (see below) e (Macro) (p. 92) / f (Manual Focus) (Ring Function Selector) (p.

  • Page 75: Screen Display

    Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the p button. Refer to p. 204 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Playback No Information Simple Information Detailed Information Focus Check Display Display Display Display (p.
  • Page 76 Screen Display Histogram during Playback The graph that appears in Detailed High Information Display (p. 208) is called the histogram. The histogram shows the distribution of brightness in an image horizontally, and the amount of brightness Dark vertically, and in this way you can judge Bright the exposure.

  • Page 77: Func. Menu - Basic Operations

    FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations You can set commonly used shooting functions using the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 212 – 215). Display the FUNC. menu. Press the m button. Choose a menu item. Press the op buttons to choose a menu item.

  • Page 78: Menu - Basic Operations

    MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 216 – 221). Display the menu.

  • Page 79: Changing The Sound Settings

    Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On].

  • Page 80: Adjusting The Volume

    Changing the Sound Settings Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [Volume]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Volume], then press the m button.

  • Page 81: Adjusting The Screen Brightness

    Adjusting the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be adjusted in 2 ways. Using the Menu Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [LCD Brightness].

  • Page 82: Returning The Camera To Default

    Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Reset All], then press the m button.

  • Page 83: Power Saving Function

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

  • Page 84: Shooting With Commonly Used Functions

    Shooting with Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the self- timer, and how to turn off the flash. This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting • in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 210 –...

  • Page 85: Turning The Flash Off

    Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Choose !. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose !, then press the m button. If the flash is raised, it will automatically lower.

  • Page 86: Shoot Using Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom)

    Shoot Using Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) Zoom Factor Move the zoom lever toward i again. The digital zoom will zoom in even further on the subject. Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button to choose [Digital Zoom] in the 4 tab, then choose [Off].

  • Page 87: Inserting The Date And Time

    Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19). Display the menu.

  • Page 88: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Choose After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose ].
  • Page 89 Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Choose [. Follow Step 2 on p. 53 to choose [. Once set, [ will appear on the screen.

  • Page 90: Changing The Aspect Ratio

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

  • Page 91: Changing The Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)

    Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option, then press the m button.
  • Page 92 30174 123550 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed (p.

  • Page 93: Correcting The Green Tint From Mercury Lamps

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

  • Page 94: Adding Effects And Shooting In Various Conditions

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

  • Page 95: Shooting In Special Scenes

    Shooting in Special Scenes The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Enter K mode. Set the mode dial to K. Choose a Shooting mode. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a Shooting mode, then press the...
  • Page 96 Shooting in Special Scenes V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. Move approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Take nightscapes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city...
  • Page 97 Shooting in Special Scenes P Against snow (Snow) Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. • mode, hold the camera firmly while shooting as multiple images are captured in succession.

  • Page 98: Adding Effects And Shooting (Creative Filters)

    Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) You can add various effects to images when shooting. Enter mode. Set the mode dial to Choose a Shooting mode. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a Shooting mode, then press the m button.

  • Page 99: Secure The Camera

    Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) The camera takes 3 successive shots at different brightness settings, then selects and combines the areas with the best brightness into one image. This lets you reduce highlight blowout and loss of details in shadowed areas commonly found in high contrast scenes.

  • Page 100: Color Effects

    Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Color Effects Effect Off — Sepia Lets you shoot sepia toned images. Lets you shoot black and white images. Super Vivid Lets you take shots with vivid, intense colors. Poster Effect Lets you take shots that look like an old poster or illustration. Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic) This effect fades the colors and roughens the image so that it looks like an old photograph.

  • Page 101: Miniature Effect

    Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 63 to choose Choose an effect level. Turn the y ring to choose the effect level.
  • Page 102 Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) If you press the qr buttons in Step 2, the frame will switch to vertical • orientation, and you can change the area to keep in focus by pressing the qr buttons again or turning the 7 dial. Press the op buttons to return the frame orientation to horizontal.

  • Page 103: Shooting In Monochrome

    Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 63 to choose Choose a color tone. Turn the y ring to choose a color tone. You can check the color tone on the screen.

  • Page 104: Shooting With Color Swap

    Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Specify the color. Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the q button. The specified color will be recorded. Specify the range of colors. Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to change the range of colors to be Recorded color retained.
  • Page 105 Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Specify the color to be swapped. Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the q button. The specified color will be recorded. Specify the target color. Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the r button.

  • Page 106: Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest)

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

  • Page 107: Detecting A Face And Shooting (Smart Shutter)

    Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 60 to choose then press the p button. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to , then press the m button.
  • Page 108 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after it detects a wink. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 60 to choose then press the p button.
  • Page 109 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Changing the number of shots in Step 1, press the op buttons. After choosing • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later.
  • Page 110 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Join the subjects and look at the camera. When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and self-timer sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and approximately 2 seconds later the shutter will release.

  • Page 111: High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-Speed Burst Hq)

    High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High- speed Burst HQ) While the shutter button is pressed down, you can shoot up to 8 continuous shots at a maximum speed of approx. 9.6 images per second. HQ stands for High Quality. Choose Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 60 to choose Shoot.
  • Page 112 High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst HQ) • You can play back images individually (p. 144), and cancel grouping (p. 145). • Protecting (p. 148) a grouped image, will protect all of the images in the group. • If you play back grouped images using Filtered Playback (p. 140) or Smart Shuffle (p.

  • Page 113: Shooting Stitch Assist Images

    Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Choose x or v. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 60 to choose x or v.

  • Page 114: Choosing Settings Yourself

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

  • Page 115: Shooting In Program Ae

    Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 30 cm (12 in.) – infinity at maximum telephoto (i).

  • Page 116: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –3 to +3. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. Press the o button. Adjust the brightness. While watching the screen, turn the 7 dial to adjust the brightness.

  • Page 117: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option, then press the m button.

  • Page 118: Custom White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to match the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual scene you will shoot. In Step 2 on p.

  • Page 119: Correcting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance Correcting the White Balance You can correct the white balance. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Correct the White Balance. In Step 1 on p. 82, choose and turn the y ring to adjust the level of correction for B and A.

  • Page 120: Changing The Iso Speed

    Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. Turn the y ring to choose the ISO speed. The option you set will appear on the screen. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. For shooting outdoors, in fine weather conditions. For shooting in cloudy or twilight conditions.
  • Page 121 Changing the ISO Speed Changing the Maximum ISO Speed for You can set a maximum ISO speed of Choose [ISO Auto Settings]. Press the n button to choose [ISO Auto Settings] in the 4 tab, then press the m button. Choose the maximum ISO speed.

  • Page 122: Correcting The Brightness And Shooting (I-Contrast)

    Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. To suppress highlight blowout, Dynamic Range Correction is used. To bring out shadow details, Shadow Correct is used.

  • Page 123: Changing The Noise Reduction Level (High Iso Nr)

    Changing the Noise Reduction Level (High ISO NR) Shadow Correct Choose Follow Step 1 on p. 87 to choose , then press the n button. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to , then press the m button. choose Once set, @ will appear on the screen.

  • Page 124: Shooting Raw Images

    Shooting RAW Images A RAW image is raw data recorded with nearly no deterioration in image quality resulting from image processing inside the camera. You can use the supplied software to adjust the image in any way you like with minimal loss in image quality.

  • Page 125: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Choose a Drive mode. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option, then press the m button.

  • Page 126: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)

    Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and white, when shooting. Choose My Colors. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option.

  • Page 127: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

    Shooting Close-ups (Macro) Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. Follow Step 2 on p. 91 to choose , then press the n button. Press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a value.

  • Page 128: Using The Digital Tele-Converter

    Using the Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. Choose [Digital Zoom].

  • Page 129: Changing The Af Frame Mode

    Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Choose After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option, then press the m button.

  • Page 130: Changing The Composition With The Focus Lock

    Changing the AF Frame Mode Tracking AF You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot (p. 96). FlexiZone/Center A single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. In [FlexiZone], you can change the position and size of the AF frame (p.

  • Page 131: Choosing The Subject To Focus On (Tracking Af)

    Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking AF) You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot. Choose After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to , then press the m button.

  • Page 132: Changing The Af Frame Position And Size

    Changing the AF Frame Position and Size • The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button halfway without pressing the q button. When shooting completes, will appear in the center of the screen. • [Servo AF] (p. 99) is fixed to [On]. •...

  • Page 133: Magnifying The Focal Point

    Magnifying the Focal Point • The spot AE point frame can be linked with the AF frame (p. 103). You can also set the AF frame size by pressing the n button and • choosing [AF Frame Size] in the 4 tab. •...

  • Page 134: Shooting With Servo Af

    Shooting with Servo AF While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. Choose [Servo AF]. Press the n button to choose [Servo AF] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [On].

  • Page 135: Focus Bracketing (Focus-Bkt Mode)

    Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) After you release your finger from the shutter button, press the q button again, then press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose . The focus will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot. Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) The camera automatically takes 3 continuous shots in the following order: one at the position set in manual focus (p.

  • Page 136: Choosing The Person To Focus On (Face Select)

    Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot. Register 0 to the button (p. 187). Enter Face Select mode. Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the button.

  • Page 137: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode

    Shooting in Manual Focus Mode You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus. Choose After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose then press the m button.

  • Page 138: Changing The Metering Method

    Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the metering method. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option, then press the m button.

  • Page 139: Shooting With The Ae Lock

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

  • Page 140: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb Mode)

    Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) Compose the scene and shoot. When you shoot one image, will disappear and FE will unlock. Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) The camera takes 3 continuous shots while automatically adjusting the exposure to standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure, in that order.

  • Page 141: Using The Nd Filter

    Using the ND Filter The ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 (3 stops) of the actual level, allowing for slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values. Choose ND filter. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to , then press the m button.

  • Page 142: Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation

    Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation You can adjust the flash output in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Choose the amount of flash exposure compensation. After pressing the r button, immediately turn the y ring to choose the amount of flash exposure compensation, then press the m button.

  • Page 143: Checking For Shut Eyes

    Checking for Shut Eyes Choose the setting. Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Red-Eye Corr.], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Once set, R will appear on the screen. Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes.

  • Page 144: Using The Gps Function

    Using the GPS Function This function uses signals received from multiple GPS satellites to record location information (latitude, longitude, elevation) in still images and movies. The location information data can also be recorded separately from images and movies. This function can also be used to automatically update the camera’s clock.
  • Page 145 Using the GPS Function Carrying the Camera when Using the GPS Logger Function When carrying the camera, make sure the GPS signal receiver is pointed toward the sky whenever possible. When keeping it in your bag, try to keep it in an outer pocket with the GPS signal receiver pointed toward the sky.
  • Page 146 Using the GPS Function Turning the GPS Function On Display the [GPS Settings] screen. Press the n button to choose [GPS Settings] in the 3 tab, then press the m button. Choose a setting. Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [GPS], then press the qr buttons to choose [On].
  • Page 147 Using the GPS Function What if appears on the screen and you cannot receive a GPS satellite signal? • If you are using the camera in an environment where the GPS satellite signal cannot be received, such as indoors, (p. 110), take the camera outside where the sky is clearly visible.

  • Page 148: Turn Off The Camera

    Using the GPS Function Recording the Camera’s Location Information (Logger Function) When the camera is turned off, it will continue to receive a signal from GPS satellites for a certain interval of time, and record the route taken. Based on the received signals, the location information and shooting date for a single day will be recorded in a GPS log file, separate from images.
  • Page 149 Using the GPS Function At certain intervals, the positioning data and date/time based on the GPS satellite signal will be recorded in a log file. How do I check if a GPS log file was created? will appear in the upper right of the screen in Step 2 when a GPS log file is created.
  • Page 150 Using the GPS Function Automatically Updating the Date and Time The date and time for the set time zones (pp. 19, 181) will be automatically updated when the camera receives a GPS satellite signal. Set [GPS] to [On]. Follow Steps 1 and 2 on p. 111 to change the setting.

  • Page 152: Getting More Out Of Your Camera

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

  • Page 153: Setting The Shutter Speed

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

  • Page 154: Setting The Aperture Value

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

  • Page 155: Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture Value

    Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images with the exposure you want. D stands for “Manual”. Set the mode dial to D. Choose a setting. Turn the 7 dial to set the shutter speed, and turn the y ring to set the aperture value.

  • Page 156: Making Settings Using The Control Ring

    Making Settings using the Control Ring You can change the function assigned to the control ring. By performing operations with the control ring, you can enjoy the feeling of using a fully manual camera. Choose a function to assign to the y ring.

  • Page 157: Functions Assignable To The Control Ring

    Making Settings using the Control Ring Functions Assignable to the Control Ring The functions you can assign to the control ring differ depending on the shooting mode. The functions assigned to the control dial also change. Shooting mode Assignable Function —...

  • Page 158: Adjusting The Flash Output

    Adjusting the Flash Output Registering Functions to the Control Ring You can register which functions will be assigned to the control ring for each Shooting mode. Choose Follow Step 1 on p. 121 to choose then press the n button. Choose a setting.
  • Page 159 Adjusting the Flash Output You can also set the flash output level with the following methods. Press the n button to choose [Flash Settings] (p. 107) in the 4 tab, then • choose [Flash Output] and press the qr buttons. Press the r button, then the n button, and the settings screen will appear.

  • Page 160: Saving Shooting Settings

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

  • Page 162: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies

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

  • Page 163: Shooting Movies In E Mode

    Shooting Movies in E Mode Enter E mode. Set the mode dial to E. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 128 – 134). Shoot. Press the movie button. To stop shooting the movie, press the movie button again. Changing the Movie Mode You can choose among 3 different Movie modes.

  • Page 164: Shooting Various Kinds Of Movies

    Shooting Various Kinds of Movies Just as with still images, you can let the camera select the best settings for the scene or add various effects while shooting movies. Choose a Shooting mode. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 60, or Steps 1 – 2 on p.

  • Page 165: Shoot Movies That Look Like A Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)

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

  • Page 166: Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies

    Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies • The image quality will be fixed at when an aspect ratio of chosen, and when an aspect ratio of is chosen (p. 55). If you press the qr buttons in Step 2, the frame will switch to vertical •...

  • Page 167: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift

    AE Lock/Exposure Shift Frame Rates and Playback Times (for 30 Sec. Clips) Frame Rate Playback Time 240 fps Approx. 4 min. 120 fps Approx. 2 min. Viewing super slow motion movies • The movie will play back in slow motion when you follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 32. •...

  • Page 168: Changing The Image Quality

    *1 Approx. 13 min. 35 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 128). *2 Approx. 55 min. 38 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 128). • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the...

  • Page 169: Using The Wind Filter

    Using the Wind Filter Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong. However, unnatural sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind. Press the n button to choose [Wind Filter] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [On].

  • Page 170: Editing

    Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Choose *. Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 32 to choose *, then press the m button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Movie Editing Panel Set the editing range.
  • Page 171 Editing Save the edited movie. Press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button. Press the opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [New File], then press the m button. The movie will be saved as a new file. •...

  • Page 172: Using Various Playback And Editing Functions

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

  • Page 173: Quickly Searching Images

    Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. Images will display in an index. The number of images increases each time you move the lever toward g.
  • Page 174 Quickly Searching Images Viewing Movies Made with Movie Digest You can select movies made in mode (p. 71) by date for viewing. Choose [Movie Digest Playback]. Press the n button to choose [Movie Digest Playback] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.

  • Page 175: Viewing Images In Filtered Playback

    Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 148) or erase (p. 152) images at once while filtered. Jump to Favorites Displays the images tagged as favorites (p.

  • Page 176: Using The Control Ring To Jump

    Viewing Images in Filtered Playback What if you cannot choose a filter? Filters that do not have any corresponding images cannot be chosen. Filtered playback In filtered playback (Step 2), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching Images” (p. 138), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 142), and “Magnifying Images” (p.

  • Page 177: Viewing Slideshows

    Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. Press the n button to choose [Slideshow] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a setting. Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a menu item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the setting.

  • Page 178: Magnifying Images

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

  • Page 179: Viewing Each Image In A Group

    Viewing Each Image in a Group Grouped images taken in mode (p. 76) can also be viewed individually. Choose an image group. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an image that displays Enter group playback. Press the m button.
  • Page 180 Viewing Each Image in a Group Ungrouping Images Grouped images taken in mode can be ungrouped and viewed individually. Choose [Group Images]. Press the n button to choose [Group Images] in the 1 tab. Choose a setting. Press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. Press the n button to complete the setting and restore single image playback.

  • Page 181: Checking The Focus

    Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame to check the focus. Press the p button to switch to the focus check display (p. 40). A white frame will appear where the AF frame was when the focus was set.

  • Page 182: Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle)

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

  • Page 183: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 29, 152). Choosing a Selection Method Choose [Protect]. Press the n button to choose [Protect] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
  • Page 184 Protecting Images Choose images. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. will appear on the screen. Press the m button again to deselect the image. will disappear. To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure.

  • Page 185: Protect Images

    Protecting Images Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Choose an ending image. Press the r button to choose [Last image], then press the m button. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an image, then press the m button.
  • Page 186 Protecting Images Choosing All Images Choose [All Images]. Follow Step 2 on p. 148 to choose [All Images], then press the m button. Protect images. Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Protect], then press the m button.

  • Page 187: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 148) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method Choose [Erase]. Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
  • Page 188 Erasing Images Erase. If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 2 on p. 152 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button.

  • Page 189: Tagging Images As Favorites

    Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 140). Choose [Favorites]. Press the n button to choose [Favorites] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.

  • Page 190: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)

    Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in filtered playback (p. 140) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 142), “Protecting Images” (p. 148), “Erasing Images”...
  • Page 191 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choose an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an image. Choose a category. Press the op buttons to choose a category, then press the m button. will appear on the screen. Press the m button again to deselect the image.

  • Page 192: Rotating Images

    Rotating Images Choose a category. Press the p button to choose an item, then press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a category. Complete the setting. Press the p button to choose [Select], then press the m button. If you choose [Deselect] in Step 4, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category.

  • Page 193: Resizing Images

    Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. Press the n button to choose [Resize] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an image, then press the m button.

  • Page 194: Trimming

    Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to Trimming Area choose an image, then press the m...

  • Page 195: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function

    Adding Effects with the My Colors Function • Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 57), or images resized to (p. 158) cannot be edited. • Images that can be trimmed will have the same width and height ratio after trimming.

  • Page 196: Correcting The Brightness (I-Contrast)

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

  • Page 197: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect

    Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. Press the n button to choose [Red- Eye Correction] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an image.

  • Page 198: Printing

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

  • Page 199: Printing Images

    Printing Images Easy Print You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. Open the cover and insert the cable’s small plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown.
  • Page 200 After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to p. 228 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). • Index printing is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately).

  • Page 201: Making Print Settings

    Printing Images Making Print Settings Connect the camera to the printer. Follow Steps 1 – 5 on p. 164 to display the screen on the left. Choose a menu option. Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option. Choose the option settings.
  • Page 202 Printing Images Trimming and Printing (Trimming) You can cut out a portion of an image for printing. Choose [Trimming]. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 166 to choose [Trimming], then press the m button. A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed.
  • Page 203 Printing Images Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 166 to choose [Paper Settings], then press the m button. Choose a paper size. Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option, then press the m button.

  • Page 204: Available Layout Options

    Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Follows the printer’s settings. Bordered Prints with a border. Borderless Prints without a border. N-up Selects how many copies of an image are printed on a sheet. Prints ID photos. ID Photo Only images with a recording pixel setting of L and an aspect ratio of 4:3 can be chosen.
  • Page 205 Pressing the m button during printing will cancel printing. • • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models.

  • Page 206: Choosing Images For Printing (Dpof)

    Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed as a batch (p. 174) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
  • Page 207 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the settings in the prints. • may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera. If you change the settings using this camera, all the previous settings may be overwritten.
  • Page 208 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Set the number of prints. Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to set the number of prints (maximum 99). Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to choose other images and the number of prints for each. You cannot set the number of copies for index prints.
  • Page 209 Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Clearing All Selections Choose [Clear All Selections]. Follow Step 1 on p. 172 to choose [Clear All Selections], then press the m button. All selections will be cleared. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [OK], then press the m button.

  • Page 210: Customizing Camera Settings

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

  • Page 211: Changing Camera Settings

    Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions in the 3 tab (p. 43). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a menu item.

  • Page 212: Low Level Memory Card Formatting

    Changing Camera Settings Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, the continuous shooting speed slows down, or recording suddenly stops while shooting a movie.
  • Page 213 Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option. No start-up image Preset images 1, 2...
  • Page 214 Changing Camera Settings Any previously registered start-up image will be overwritten when registering a new start-up image. Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Changing the File Number Assignment Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 –...
  • Page 215 Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Choose [Create Folder], then press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date.
  • Page 216 Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 48). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button.
  • Page 217 Changing Camera Settings Choose the world time zone. Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [ World], then press the n button. will appear on the shooting screen (p. 204). If you change the date or time in the setting (p.

  • Page 218: Changing Shooting Function Settings

    Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 43). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this section in modes other than G, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.
  • Page 219 Changing Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this function. Choose [Flash Settings], then press the m button.

  • Page 220: After Shooting

    Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. Choose [Review Info], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Displays the image only. Displays detailed information Detailed (p.
  • Page 221 Changing Shooting Function Settings • Gray items can also be set, however, they may not appear depending on the Shooting mode. • Grid lines will not be recorded on the image. Changing the IS-Mode Settings Choose [IS Settings], then press the m button.

  • Page 222: Registering Functions To The

    Changing Shooting Function Settings Registering Functions to the Button Choose [Set button], then press the m button. Press the opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose the functions to register, then press the m button. Press the button to call up the registered function.

  • Page 223: Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu)

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

  • Page 224: Changing Playback Function Settings

    Changing Playback Function Settings • Gray items in Step 2 can also be set, however, they may not be available depending on the Shooting mode. Choose [Set default view] and press the qr buttons to choose [Yes]. My • Menu can now be displayed by pressing the n button when in a Shooting mode.

  • Page 226: Useful Information

    Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the accessories (p. 227) and Eye-Fi cards (both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.

  • Page 227: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV Using the separately sold Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (p. 228), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal.

  • Page 228: Shooting Using A Tv As The Display

    Viewing Images on a TV Some information may not display when viewing images on a TV (p. 208). Shooting Using a TV as the Display You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. • To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in “Viewing Images on a TV”...
  • Page 229 Viewing Images on a TV Display images. Follow Steps 3 and 4 on p. 192 to display the images. Operation sounds will not play when connected to an HD TV. Using a TV Remote to Control the Camera When you connect the camera to an HDMI CEC compatible TV, you can use the TV’s remote control to operate the camera and play back images or view slideshows.
  • Page 230 Viewing Images on a TV Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV Return Closes the menu. Displays groups of High-speed Burst HQ images (only Group playback appears when grouped images are chosen). Play movie Plays a movie (only appears when a movie is chosen). Plays back images automatically.

  • Page 231: Using Household Power

    Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera. Insert the coupler. Follow Step 2 on p. 17 to open the cover. The coupler can be inserted in the same way as the battery.

  • Page 232: Using An Eye-Fi Card

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

  • Page 233: Checking Connection Information

    Using an Eye-Fi Card Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status. Choose [Connection info]. Press the n button to choose [Eye-Fi Settings] in the 3 tab, then press the m button. Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Connection info], then press the m button.

  • Page 234: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 235: Image Is Blurred

    Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 24). • Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 222). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 183). •...
  • Page 236 Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. • Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 177). Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. • The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode.

  • Page 237: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen

    Memory card error (p. 177) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is inserted in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 17). Insufficient space on card, cannot select some images •...
  • Page 238 If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. • If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. File Error •...

  • Page 239: Information Displayed On The Screen

    Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator Digital Zoom Shutter Speed (pp. 118, (p. 15) Magnification (p. 50) / 120) Digital Tele-converter Camera Orientation* Aspect Ratio (p. 55) (p. 93) White Balance Aperture Value (pp. 119, Focusing Range (pp.
  • Page 240 Information Displayed on the Screen : Standard, : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjusts settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you can hold the camera in either orientation and it will automatically rotate images for correct viewing.

  • Page 241: Scene Icons

    Information Displayed on the Screen Scene Icons In A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color. Subject People Non-Human Subjects Icon With Background Strong...
  • Page 242 Information Displayed on the Screen IS Mode Icons Automatically sets the optimal image stabilization for the scene (Intelligent IS) and displays the following icons when in A mode. Reduces camera shake when shooting movies, including Reduces camera shake when strong camera shake that occurs shooting still images.
  • Page 243 Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Switch Display: GPS Displayed Image Number Compression (Image Information Display / Total Number of Images Quality) (p. 56) / (p. 41), Histogram (p. 41) Recording Pixels (pp. 56, Shutter Speed (Still 133), RAW (p.
  • Page 244 Information Displayed on the Screen Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 32) Exit Play Slow Motion (You can use the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Skip Backward* (Continues to skip backward if you hold down the m button.) Previous Frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next Frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Skip Forward* (Continues to skip forward if you hold down the m button.)

  • Page 245: Functions And Menu Lists

    Functions and Menu Lists Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Modes D B M G I J C Function Exposure Compensation (p. 81) — — — — — — Flash (pp. 50, 81, 106) — — — — Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 107) —...
  • Page 246 Functions and Menu Lists w S O P t — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
  • Page 247 Functions and Menu Lists FUNC. Menu Shooting Modes D B M G I J C Function — DR Correction (p. 87) — — — — — — — — — — — Shadow Correct (p. 88) — — — — ISO Speed (p.
  • Page 248 Functions and Menu Lists w S O P t — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
  • Page 249 Functions and Menu Lists Shooting Modes D B M G I J C Function — — — — ND Filter (p. 106) Still Image Aspect Ratio (p. 55) — Image Type (p. 89) — — — — — Recording Pixels (p. 56) Compression Ratio (p.
  • Page 250 Functions and Menu Lists w S O P t — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
  • Page 251 Functions and Menu Lists 4 Shooting Menu Shooting Modes D B M G I J C Function Normal — AF Frame Size (p. 97) Small — Standard Digital Zoom (p. 50) Digital Tele-converter — — — — — (1.5x/2.0x) — —...
  • Page 252 Functions and Menu Lists w S O P t — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...
  • Page 253 Functions and Menu Lists Shooting Modes D B M G I J C Function Center — — — — Spot AE Point (p. 103) AF Point — — — — — — — — — — — — Safety Shift (p. 119) Wind Filter (p.
  • Page 254 Functions and Menu Lists w S O P t — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —...

  • Page 255: Set Up Menu

    Functions and Menu Lists 3 Set up Menu Item Content Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 44 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 45 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 176 Hints & Tips On*/Off p.

  • Page 256: Playback Menu

    Functions and Menu Lists 1 Playback Menu Item Content Ref. Page Movie Digest Playback Plays back movies made in Movie Digest mode. p. 139 Smart Shuffle Starts Smart Shuffle. p. 147 Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 142 Erases images (Select, Select Range, All Erase p.

  • Page 257: Specifications

    Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels....Approx. 12.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length ........5x zoom: 5.2 (W) – 26.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 24 (W) – 120 (T) mm) Focusing Range......3 cm (1.2 in.) – infinity (W), 30 cm (12 in.) – infinity (T) •...
  • Page 258 Recording Media .........SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card File Format ..........Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant Data Type Still Images........Exif 2.3 (JPEG), RAW (CR2 (Canon Original)) Movies..........MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo)) GPS Log File........NMEA 0183 message format compliant...
  • Page 259 Specifications Number of Recording Pixels Still Images ........16:9 Large: 4000 x 2248, Medium 1: 2816 x 1584, Medium 2: 1920 x 1080, Small: 640 x 360 Large: 4000 x 2664, Medium 1: 2816 x 1880, Medium 2: 1600 x 1064, Small: 640 x 424 Large: 4000 x 3000, Medium 1: 2816 x 2112, Medium 2: 1600 x 1200, Small: 640 x 480, RAW: 4000 x 3000 Large: 2992 x 2992, Medium 1: 2112 x 2112, Medium 2:...
  • Page 260 Weight ..........Approx. 65 g (Approx. 2.29 oz.) (CB-2LX) Approx. 59 g (Approx. 2.08 oz.) (CB-2LXE) (excluding power cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

  • Page 261: Accessories

    DIGITAL CAMERA Battery Pack NB-5L Battery Charger WS-DC11 Solution Disk with Terminal Cover* CB-2LX/CB-2LXE* Interface Cable * Also available for purchase separately. IFC-400PCU* Memory Card USB Card Reader Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST HDMI Cable HTC-100...

  • Page 262: Separately Sold Accessories

    Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Pack NB-5L Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE A charger for charging Battery Pack NB- AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 This kit lets you power the camera using household power.

  • Page 263: Other Accessories

    Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 264: Index

    Index Adding to Image........52 Changing ..........20 AC Adapter Kit......... 196, 227 Setting..........19 Accessories ..........227 World Clock ........181 AEB Mode ..........105 Date and Time Date/Time AE Lock ........... 104, 132 Default Settings .........47 AF Frames........26, 94, 97 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ....2 Focus Digital Tele-Converter........93 AF Lock .............
  • Page 265 Index Focus AF Frames........26, 94 Kids&Pets (Shooting Mode) ...... 61 AF Lock ..........99 AF-Point Zoom ........98 Face Select........101 Lamp ......... 38, 183, 184 Servo AF..........99 Landscape (Shooting Mode) ..... 60 Focus Bracketing........100 LCD Monitor Screen Focus Check ...........
  • Page 266 Index Poster Effect (Shooting Mode) ....63 Software Powered IS ..........186 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ..2 Power Battery, AC Adapter Kit Installation...........34 Power Saving ......48, 180, 181 Software Guide ........2 Printing ............ 164 Transferring Images to a Computer Program AE ..........

  • Page 267: Handling Precautions

    • Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.
  • Page 268 Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. To ensure proper operation of this product, use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
  • Page 269 This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Battery Charger CB-2LX IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

  • Page 270: Trademark Acknowledgments

    Trademark Acknowledgments • The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc.
  • Page 271 • Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

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