Page 1 Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH...
Page 2: Checking The Package Contents
A memory card is not included. • Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Battery Pack NB-7L (with Terminal Cover) Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty Solution Disk Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE Neck Strap NS-DC9 “Canon Customer Card Support” Leaflet...
Page 3: Read This First
This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera.
Page 4: What Do You Want To Do
Shoot ● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ...24 Take good people shots Portraits (p. 62) Shoot various other scenes L andscape (p. 62) Foliage (p. 64) Shoot with special effects Super vivid colors (p. 64) Fish-eye Effect (p.
Page 5 View ● Look at my pictures ...27 ● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow)...129 ● Look at my pictures on a TV ...133, 134 ● Look at my pictures on a computer..32 ● Quickly search pictures ...126, 127 ● Erase pictures ...28, 140 Shoot/View Movies ●...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ...2 Read This First ...3 What Do You Want to Do? ...4 Table of Contents ...6 Safety Precautions...9...
Page 7 4 Choosing Settings Yourself...75 Shooting in Program AE ... 76 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ... 76 Turning the Flash On ... 77 Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ... 77 Changing the Aspect Ratio ... 78 Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) ... 78 Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ...
Page 8 Table of Contents 7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions... 125 Quickly Searching Images ...126 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback ...127 Viewing Slideshows ...129 Checking the Focus ...130 Magnifying Images...131 Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle)...131 Changing Image Transitions...132 Viewing Images on a TV...133 Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV ...134 Protecting Images...136...
Page 9: Safety Precautions
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not use the camera’s viewfinder in the presence of strong light sources (such as the sun on a clear day).
Page 10 Safety Precautions • Use only the recommended battery. • Do not place the battery near or in direct flame. • Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area. •...
Page 11 Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.). 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 12: Conventions Used In This Guide
• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button and front dial are represented by the following icons.
Page 13: 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 14: 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. CB-2LZ CB-2LZE To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.
Page 15: Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. •...
Page 16: Inserting The Battery And Memory Card
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card * This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used. Depending on your computer’s OS version, SDXC memory cards may not be recognized when using a commercially available card reader. Check to make sure that your OS supports this function beforehand.
Page 17: Insert The Memory Card
Label What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, and Eye-Fi cards have a write-protect tab. If this 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 Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card...
Page 18: Adjusting The Screen Position
Adjusting the Screen Position 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. 24). Adjusting the Screen Position Adjust the position of the screen Approx.
Page 19: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time.
Page 20: Changing The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the current date and time settings. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack has been removed.
Page 21: Setting The Display Language
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2.
Page 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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. The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness to optimal levels. Focus range (approx.) Zoom bar Turn on the camera.
Page 25 AF Frame What if... • What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (p. 198) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene. If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 76). •...
Page 26 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) • What if a flashing Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image. • What if the camera does not play any sounds? Pressing the l button while turning on the camera power will turn off all sounds except for warning sounds.
Page 27: Viewing Images
Viewing Images You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. Enter Playback mode. ● Press the 1 button. The last image you took will appear.
Page 28: Erasing Images
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Shooting Movies The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the shutter button.
Page 29 Remaining Time Elapsed Time Compose the shot. Moving the zoom lever toward i will zoom ● in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward j will zoom out from your subject, making it appear smaller. Focus. ●...
Page 30: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Microphone Magnifying the subject while shooting Pressing the zoom lever toward i will zoom in on the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded and the movie may appear coarse. Estimated Shooting Times Memory Card Shooting Time • Shooting times are based on default settings.
Page 31 What if you can’t play back movies on a computer? • Install the included software (p. 33). • When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s capabilities. •...
Page 32: 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 33: Install The Software
Preparations Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Install the Software. Windows Place the CD 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 34 Turn on the camera. ● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows ● Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. ● If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow].
Page 35: Transfer And View Images
For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow. Click on the task bar. In the screen that appears, click the Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. Double click Transfer and View Images You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.
Page 36: Accessories
If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage. DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Memory Card USB card reader High-Definition TV Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE* * Also available for purchase separately. Windows/Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers...
Page 37: 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. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION. Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE ●...
Page 38 Separately Sold Accessories Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 ● Prevents unnatural shadows from appearing on the sides of objects when shooting from a vertical position, and is useful for shooting portraits. The Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 is supplied with this bracket. Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 ●...
Page 39 Separately Sold Accessories Waterproof Case WP-DC34 ● Use this case to take underwater shots at depths of up to 40 meters (130 ft.), or to shoot in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes. Use the following methods to operate Ê and ÷ ●...
Page 40 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 41: 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 42: Components Guide
Front Dial (p. 171) Lamp (pp. 57, 68, 69, 70, 167, 168) Lens Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 24, 29, 58) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 126, 131) Strap Mount (p. 13) Shutter Button (p. 23) Mode Dial Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode.
Page 43 (Short Cut) (p. 172) / c (Direct Print) Button (p. 153) (Light Metering)/d (Jump) Button (pp. 100, 127) (AF Frame Selector) (p. 93) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 28) Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 18, 44, 196, 199) Diopter Adjustment Dial (p. 89) Viewfinder (pp.
Page 44: Screen Display
Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 196 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting Display 1 Playback No Information Display You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the image displays right after shooting.
Page 45: Rgb Histogram
Overexposure Warning during Playback In “Detailed Information Display” (p. 199), overexposed areas of the image flash on the screen. Histogram during Playback High Dark Bright RGB Histogram RGB Histogram ● The graph that appears in “Detailed Information Display” (p. 199) is called the histogram.
Page 46: Indicators
Indicators The indicators on the back of the camera (p. 43) will light or blink depending on the camera’s status. Color Green Upper indicator Orange Lower Yellow indicator Power Green lamp When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded to/read from the memory card or various information is being transmitted.
Page 47: Choose An Option
Available Options Menu Items FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations Choose a menu item. ● Press the op buttons to choose a menu item. The available options for the menu item appear in the lower part of the screen. Choose an option. ●...
Page 48: 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. 202 – 205). Display the menu.
Page 49: Changing The Sound Settings
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the l button and turning on the power. Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. Press the n button. ●...
Page 50: Changing The Screen Brightness
Changing the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be changed in two ways. Using the Menu Using the l Button • The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab. When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab, you •...
Page 51: Returning The Camera To Default Settings
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? The [Date/Time] (p. 20) in the 3 tab, [Language] (p. 21), [Video System] (p. 133), •...
Page 52: Low Level Memory Card Formatting
Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, or you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Page 53: Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)
• Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting (p. 22), since all recorded data is erased. • You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop]. When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the memory card can be used without problem.
Page 54: Clock Functions
Clock Functions You can check the current time. When the camera power is off, press and hold the m button, then press the power button to display the clock. ● Press and hold the m button. The current time appears. ●...
Page 55: Shooting With Commonly Used Functions
Shooting with Commonly This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the self-timer, and turn off the flash. This chapter assumes the camera is set to A mode for “Turning the •...
Page 56: Turning The Flash Off
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing screen.
Page 57 What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? • 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.
Page 58: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of approximately 20x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p.
Page 59 Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.4x or approximately 2.3x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.
Page 60: 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). You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have an embedded date and time as follows.
Page 61: Shooting In Low Light Conditions (Low Light)
Shooting in Low Light Conditions (Low Light) You can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur. A recording pixel setting of D will display, and the image will be fixed at • 1824 x 1368 pixels. , the - speed will automatically be set higher depending on •...
Page 62: Shooting In Various Conditions
Shooting in Various Conditions 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 the Shooting mode. After pressing the m button, press the ●...
Page 63 Shooting in Various Conditions 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. ● You will be able to focus on subjects that are approximately 1 meter (3.3 ft.) or more away from the end of the lens.
Page 64: Adding Effects And Shooting
Shooting in Various Conditions In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 171). In V, S or mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p.
Page 65: Poster Effect
Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in , try taking some test shots first. Shooting in Various Conditions Take posterized shots (Poster Effect) ● Lets you take shots that look like an old poster or illustration.
Page 66: Shooting In 8 Mode (Quick Shot Mode)
Shooting in 8 Mode (Quick Shot Mode) Use the viewfinder (p. 89) to shoot. The camera continuously adjusts the focus and exposure on the subject in the viewfinder, so you never miss a photo opportunity. Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken in 8 Mode In 8 mode, the camera is continuously adjusting focus and exposure, rapidly depleting the battery.
Page 67 • The area visible in the viewfinder may differ slightly from the recorded image. • In aspect ratios other than 4:3, the area visible in the viewfinder will differ from the area in the recorded image, so be sure to confirm settings before shooting.
Page 68: Detecting A Smile And Shooting
Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. What if a smile is not detected? Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth enough to show some teeth when smiling.
Page 69: Using The Wink Self-Timer
Using the Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. What if a wink is not detected? • Wink a bit slowly. •...
Page 70: Using The Face Self-Timer
Using the Face Self-Timer Changing the number of shots in Step 1 on p. 69, 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 71: Secure The Camera
Changing the number of shots in Step 1, press the op buttons. After choosing Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) The camera takes three successive shots of differing brightness, then selects and combines the areas with the best brightness into one image.
Page 72: Color Effects
Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) You should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting in this mode (p. 171). • Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the shooting conditions, try taking some test shots first. •...
Page 73: Shooting With Faded Colors (Nostalgic)
Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic) This effect fades the colors and roughens the image so that it looks like an old photograph. You can choose from 5 effect levels. • Digital Zoom (p. 58), date stamp (p. 60), and red-eye correction (p. 109) are not available.
Page 74: Take Shots That Look Like A Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)
Model (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of • the frame will switch, and you can press the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displayed vertically.
Page 75: 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. • G stands for Program AE. •...
Page 76: 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 77: Turning The Flash On
Turning the Flash On You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately 50 cm – 7.0 m (1.6 – 23 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 50 cm – 4.0 m (1.6 – 13 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i). Shooting Close-ups (Macro) You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it.
Page 78: Changing The Aspect Ratio
Changing the Aspect Ratio You can change the width to height ratio of an image. Same aspect ratio as wide screen high definition televisions. Same aspect ratio as 35mm film. Suitable for printing out 5" x 7" or postcard sized images. Same aspect ratio as the screen of this camera.
Page 79: Changing The Compression Ratio (Image Quality)
(Small) 0.3 M/640x480 • 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 80: Shooting Raw Images
Shooting RAW Images Approximate Values for Paper Size (for 4:3 Aspect Ratios) A3 – A5 5" x 7" Postcard size 3.5" x 5" 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 81 Records a JPEG image. When JPEG images are recorded, the images are processed inside the camera for optimum image quality and compressed. However the compression process is irreversible, meaning that the raw data cannot be recovered once it has been compressed. Moreover, the image processing results in a deterioration in quality.
Page 82: Changing The Iso Speed
Changing the ISO Speed Changing the - speed Lowering the - speed results in sharper images, but there may be an • increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions. Raising the - speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing image blurring •...
Page 83 Changing the Maximum - Speed for You can set a maximum - speed of If you press the n button in the - speed selection screen (p. 82), the [ISO Auto Settings] screen will appear. Changing the Rate of Change for You can choose [Fast], [Slow] or [Standard] rates of change for Changing the ISO Speed Choose [ISO Auto Settings].
Page 84: 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. Auto Day Light Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H Flash Underwater Custom Choose the white balance function. ● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose an option.
Page 85: Custom White Balance
Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to 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. If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly.
Page 86: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting • B stands for blue, A for amber, M for magenta, and G for green. • Even if you change the white balance setting in Step 1 after making adjustments in the correction level, those adjustments will be retained. However, the adjustments will be reset if Custom White Balance data is recorded.
Page 87: Changing The Tone Of An Image (My Colors)
Maximum Speed Mode (Approx. images/sec.) Continuous Continuous Shooting AF Continuous Shooting LV * When in t (p. 64), AF lock (p. 97) or manual focus modes (p. 98), • Cannot be used with the self-timer (p. 56). • Continuous shooting speed increases in •...
Page 88: Custom Color
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) My Colors Off — Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid Vivid impression. Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral hues. Sepia Sepia tones. Black and white. Combines the effects of Vivid Red, Vivid Green and Vivid Blue Positive Film to produce intense natural appearing colors like those...
Page 89: Shooting Using The Viewfinder
Shooting Using the Viewfinder If you want to save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting instead of the screen. Shooting procedures are the same as when using the screen. The camera will automatically focus on subjects, but it will not detect and focus on faces.
Page 90: Changing The Composition With The Focus Lock
Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock. Shooting Using a TV Monitor You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. •...
Page 91: Getting More Out Of Your Camera
Getting More Out of Your This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G. • • The sections “Setting the Shutter Speed” (p. 104), “Setting the Aperture Value”...
Page 92: 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. Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( •...
Page 93: Changing The Af Frame Position And Size
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. 93). If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and Changing the AF Frame Position and Size When the AF frame mode is set to [FlexiZone] (see above) you can change...
Page 94: Shooting With Servo Af
Shooting with Servo AF • The Spot AE Point frame can be linked with the AF frame (p. 101). • The AF frame will be set to normal size when using Digital Zoom (p. 58) or Digital Tele-converter (p. 59). 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...
Page 95: Choosing The Subject To Focus On (Tracking Af)
Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking AF) Choose the subject to focus on. Even if the subject moves, it will be tracked within a certain range. Choose [Tracking AF]. Press the n button to choose [AF ● Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Tracking AF].
Page 96: Magnifying The Focal Point
Magnifying the Focal Point • The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button halfway without pressing the will appear in the center of the screen. • Servo AF (p. 94) is set to [On]. • The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too small, moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the background is too low.
Page 97: Shooting With The Af Lock
The magnified display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 58), Digital Tele-converter (p. 59), Tracking AF (p. 95), Servo AF (p. 94) or when connected to a TV (p. 90). Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.
Page 98: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode
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. ● Even if the subject moves, the face frame will follow the subject within a certain range.
Page 99: Focus Bracketing (Focus-Bkt Mode)
MF indicator • You cannot change the AF frame mode or size while focusing manually (p. 92). If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel Manual focus mode first. • In order to focus accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod. •...
Page 100: Changing The Metering Method
Changing the Metering Method In flash settings other than ! (p. 56), Focus Bracketing is not available. • • If you follow Step 1 on p. 98 to choose button, the screen in Step 2 will appear. • Continuous shooting (p. 86) cannot be used in this mode. Only three shots will be taken, even if you use Q (p.
Page 101: Shooting With The Ae Lock
Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame Cannot be used when [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect] or [Tracking AF] (p. 92). Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot.
Page 102: Shooting With The Fe Lock
Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 101), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”. 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 103: Shooting With Slow Synchro
In flash settings other than ! (p. 56), AEB is not available. • • Continuous shooting (p. 86) cannot be used in this mode. If you press the the l button while in the exposure compensation • screen, the compensation amount setting screen will appear. Only three shots will be taken, even if you use Q (p.
Page 104: 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. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent camera shake. Setting the Shutter Speed You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot.
Page 105: Setting The Aperture Value
• When shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower are used, images are processed to eliminate noise after being taken. A certain amount of processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot. • You should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when lowering the shutter speed and shoot with a tripod (p.
Page 106: Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture Value
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Safety Shift With M and B modes, if you press the n button to display the 4 tab and set [Safety Shift] to [On], the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot otherwise be obtained. Safety Shift is disabled when the flash is enabled.
Page 107: Correcting The Brightness And Shooting (I-Contrast)
• The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method chosen (p. 100). • If you use the zoom after making settings or changing the composition, the exposure level may change. • Depending on the shutter speed or aperture value set, the screen brightness may change.
Page 108: Using The Electronic Level
Using the Electronic Level • is only available in • With higher than , the - speed will return to • With than , the - speed will return to • With than Shadow Correct Using the Electronic Level You can use the electronic level that appears on the screen to determine if the camera is approximately level when shooting.
Page 109: Red-Eye Correction
If the electronic level does not appear in Step 1, press the n button to • display the 4 tab. Choose [Custom Display], then add • If you tilt the camera too far forward or backward, the electronic level will turn gray, and you will not be able to use it to level the camera.
Page 110: Adjusting The Flash Exposure Compensation
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can correct recorded images (p. 150). You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, then •...
Page 111: Adjusting The Flash Output
Adjusting the Flash Output In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. You can also set the flash output with the following methods. However, it cannot be set with the r button when an external flash (sold separately) is attached.
Page 112: Registering Shooting Settings
Registering Shooting Settings or Q mode, when the number of shots is set to two or more, this • function is only available for the last image shot. • modes, this function is only available for the last image shot. Not available in W, •...
Page 113: Changing The Color And Shooting
• To change part of the pre-registered settings (except the shooting mode), choose 2–3. These settings will not be reflected in other Shooting modes. • To return contents registered to the mode dial to Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected.
Page 114 Changing the Color and Shooting Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. ● Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors.
Page 115 • Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse. Changing the Color and Shooting Specify the target color. ● Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the r button. The specified color will be recorded.
Page 116: 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. • This function is not available when a TV is used as the monitor (p. 90). To use AF lock, register % to the •...
Page 117: Using Various Functions For Shooting Movies
Using Various Functions for 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 the mode dial has been set to E mode. •...
Page 118: Changing The Movie Mode
Changing the Movie Mode You can choose between four Movie modes. E Standard Miniature Effect > Color Accent z Color Swap Under some conditions, colors may not turn out as expected in > and z modes. Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models.
Page 119 Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times (for 1 Min. Clips) Speed If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of • the frame will switch, and you can press the qr buttons to change the frame position when it is displayed vertically.
Page 120: Changing The Image Quality
Estimated Shooting Time Memory Card Capacity Image Quality • Based on Canon’s testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches 29 minutes and 59 seconds when shooting in approximately 1 hour when shooting in •...
Page 121: Ae Lock/Exposure Shift
AE Lock/Exposure Shift You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. 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. Focus.
Page 122: Other Shooting Functions
The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images > or z. when in • Zooming in More Closely On Subjects The digital zoom (p.
Page 123: Editing
Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 30) Exit Playback Slow motion playback (You can use the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Display the first frame Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Display the last frame...
Page 124: Save The Edited Movie
Editing • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips may not be saved.
Page 125: Using Various Playback And Editing Functions
Using Various Playback and 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, had their file name changed, or have been taken on a different camera.
Page 126: 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. Searching Images Using the Control Dial Turning the control dial will display images in a line letting you quickly search them.
Page 127: 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. 136) or delete (p. 140) images while filtered. Jump to Favorites Jump Shot Date Jump to My Category Jump to Still/Movie...
Page 128 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback What if you can’t 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. 126), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 129), and “Magnifying Images” (p.
Page 129: Viewing Slideshows
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. If you press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial during playback, the image • will switch. If you keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast-forward through images.
Page 130: Checking The Focus
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the l button to switch to the focus check display (p. 44). A white frame will appear where the AF frame or face was when the focus was set.
Page 131: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images Approximate Location of Displayed Area In magnified display, pressing the n button restores single image playback. Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) The camera will choose four images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will choose four more images letting you enjoy the playing back of images in an unexpected order.
Page 132: Changing Image Transitions
Changing Image Transitions • Only still images shot with this camera will play back in Smart Shuffle. • [Smart Shuffle] is not available in the following situations: If there are less than 50 images taken with this camera on the memory card. If you play back images not supported by Smart Shuffle.
Page 133: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing Images on a TV Using the supplied stereo AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. White Yellow Yellow White What if the images don’t display correctly on the TV? Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL) does not match the TV system.
Page 134: Viewing Images On A High-Definition Tv
Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. Operation sounds will not play when connected to a high-definition 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 135: Display Images
Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV Ú Return Movie playback Slideshow Index Display Change Display • If you operate the controls on the camera, you will not be able to control the camera with the TV’s remote control until you return to single image playback.
Page 136: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 28, 140). Choose a Selection Method If you format the memory card (pp. 22, 52), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection settings first.
Page 137: Choosing Images Individually
Choosing Images Individually If you switch shooting modes or turn off the power before performing the operations in Step 3, images will not be protected. Choose [Select]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 136 to choose [Select], then press the m button. Choose images.
Page 138 Protecting Images Select Range Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p. 136 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose a starting image. Press the m button. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to ●...
Page 139: Protect Images
Choose images with the Ê dial You can also choose the first or last image by turning the Ê dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Choose All Images You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 4, while in [Select Range] or Step 2 while in [All Images].
Page 140: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 136) cannot be erased. Choose a Selection Method Choosing Images Individually Choose [Erase]. ● Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Page 141 Select Range Choose All Images Erase. ● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Choose [Select Range]. ● Follow Step 2 on p.
Page 142: 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. 127). If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites.
Page 143: 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. 127) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 129), “Protecting Images” (p. 136), “Erasing All Images”...
Page 144 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as My Category. Select Range Choose an image. ● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an image.
Page 145: Rotating Images
If you choose [Deselect] in Step 4, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category. Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Movies with a resolution of Choose a category. ●...
Page 146: Resizing Images
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. • You cannot resize an image to a larger size. • Images saved as • Images that can be resized will have the same width and height ratio after resizing.
Page 147: Trimming
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Trimming Area Trimming Area Display Recorded pixels after trimming Choose [Trimming]. ● Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Page 148: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function • Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 146) and RAW images cannot be edited. • Images that can be trimmed will have the same width and height ratio after trimming. • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than before trimming.
Page 149: 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 150: Correcting The Red-Eye Effect
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. • Some images may not be corrected properly. • When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image. •...
Page 151: Printing
Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) (p. 40). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers...
Page 152: Printing Images
Printing Images You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. ●...
Page 153: Print Images
Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing. • Refer to p. 40 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers. • Index printing (p. 155) is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). Print images. ● Press the c button.
Page 154: Printing From The Print List (Dpof)
Printing from the Print List (DPOF) You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback by pressing the c button. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. You cannot add images to the print list when the camera is connected to the printer.
Page 155: 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 together (p. 158) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Page 156: Choosing The Number Of Copies
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the 3 tab (p.
Page 157 Select Range Set All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choose [Select Range]. ● In Step 1 on p. 156, choose [Select Range], then press the m button. ● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 138 to choose images.
Page 158: Print Added Images
Print Added Images You can print images added (pp. 155 – 157) to the print list by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer. ● Follow Steps 1 to 4 on p. 152. Print.
Page 159: 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 160: Changing Camera Settings
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 48). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. Turning Off Hints & Tips When you choose an item in the ø menu (p. 46) or MENU (p. 48), a description of the function (hints and tips) is displayed.
Page 161 Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register an image.
Page 162 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 163: Creating Folders By Shooting Date
Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p.
Page 164: Setting The Screen Shut-Off Time
Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 53). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting.
Page 165 If you change the date or time in the time and date will automatically change. Changing Distance Units You can change the distance units that display in the zoom bar (p. 24) and the MF indicator (p. 98) from m/cm to ft/in. Changing Camera Settings Set the world time zone.
Page 166: Resetting The Electronic Level
Changing Camera Settings Calibrating the Electronic Level Calibrate the electronic level if you think the camera is not shooting levelly. If you use grid lines (p. 170) to confirm that the camera is level beforehand, you can calibrate the electronic level more accurately. Resetting the Electronic Level Resets the electronic level to its default values.
Page 167: 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. 48). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp.
Page 168: Changing The Flash Timing
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Flash Timing You can change the timing of the flash and shutter. 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.
Page 169: Changing The Image Display Time Right After Shooting
Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting. Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. Changing Shooting Function Settings Choose [Review], then press the qr ●...
Page 170: Customizing Display Information
Changing Shooting Function Settings Customizing Display Information You can change which information is displayed by switching between custom displays with each press of the l button. If you press the shutter button halfway and return to the shooting screen from the custom display settings screen, the settings will not be saved. Gray items can also be set, however, they may not appear depending on the Shooting mode.
Page 171: Control Dial
Changing the IS-Mode Settings • If camera shake is too strong, attach the camera to a tripod. You should also set the IS Mode to [Off] when the camera is attached to a tripod. • When using [Panning], hold the camera horizontally to shoot. Image stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically.
Page 172 Changing Shooting Function Settings Functions that Can be Registered The functions you can register to the front dial and control dial are different depending on the shooting mode. In the settings screen, aspect ratio settings (p. 78), white balance correction (p. 84) and i-Contrast (p. 107) can be registered to items with a B, M and G modes will be set in the same way for [Front Dial 1], [Front Dial 2], and [Control Dial].
Page 173: Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu)
Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu) • Choose if you want to return the button to default settings. • When this symbol is shown on the bottom right of an icon, the function cannot be used in the current Shooting mode or function setting. •...
Page 174: 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 175: Useful Information
Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use separately sold accessories (p. 37), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.
Page 176: Using Household Power
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Coupler Cable Cover Turn off the camera. Plug the cord into the coupler. ●...
Page 177: Using Lenses (Sold Separately)
Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This could erase images you have taken or damage the camera. Using Lenses (Sold Separately) When attaching the Tele-converter TC-DC58D (sold separately), you can take shots from even further away (The lens changes the focal length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 1.4x).
Page 178 Using Lenses (Sold Separately) • When using the built-in flash, the outer edges of images (especially the lower right) may be darkened. • When using the tele-converter, set the camera to maximum telephoto. At other zoom settings, the image will appear as if its corners have been cut off.
Page 179: Changing The Ring Color (Sold Separately)
Changing the Ring Color (Sold Separately) You can change the color of the ring using the separately sold Ring Accessory Kit RAK-DC-2. Using the Remote Switch (Sold Separately) By using the RS60-E3 Remote Switch (sold separately), you can avoid any camera shake that may occur when you press the shutter button.
Page 180: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
• Using a non-Canon brand flash (particularly a high-voltage flash) or flash accessories may inhibit normal operation or damage the camera. Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX II Attach the flash to the hot shoe.
Page 181 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Using Speedlite 430EX II and 580EX II Using the separately sold Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 prevents unnatural shadows from appearing on the sides of objects when shooting from a vertical position. However, depending on the angle, the bracket may interfere with opening the LCD monitor.
Page 182 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX The Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K, Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3, and Bracket BKT-DC1 (all sold separately) are required to attach the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX to the camera. Back Component Front Component Attach Detach...
Page 183 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Attach the back component of the conversion lens adapter. ● Align the mark on the back component of the conversion lens adapter with the mark on the camera and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows until locked. ●...
Page 184: Lens Adapter
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Attach the controller. ● Attach the controller for the Macro Ring Lite or Macro Twin Lite to the flash connection component of the Off Camera Shoe Cord. Attach the flash to the conversion lens adapter.
Page 185 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) • Be sure the cords from the Off Camera Shoe Cord, Macro Ring Lite or Macro Twin Lite do not obstruct or interfere with the flash. • While shooting with a tripod, adjust the direction of the camera so that the flash heads do not contact the tripod or bracket.
Page 186 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Configuring the Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) • The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 second. • The flash output will automatically adjust when [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto]. Flash exposure compensation and safety FE can also be set. However, when setting flash exposure compensation on the camera, make sure to set the flash exposure compensation amount on the flash to [+0] beforehand.
Page 187 - Auto Zoom (Not available with the 220EX or 270EX) Other Canon flashes Canon flashes other than the Speedlite EX series will fire at their full strength. For the optimal aperture values and ISO speeds for the distance to the subject, refer to the guide number listed in the flash’s user guide.
Page 188: 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 189: Checking Connection Information
The power saving function does not work while transferring images (p. 53). Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status. Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer You can set the card to disable Eye-Fi transfer. If the Eye-Fi card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to check the card’s connection status, or set [Eye-Fi trans.] to [Disable] when the tab is in the locked position.
Page 190: 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 as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.
Page 191: Image Is Blurred
Set the flash to h (p. 77). • • Increase the ISO speed (p. 82). • Attach the camera to a tripod. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 171). Image is blurred. •...
Page 192 Troubleshooting • Depending on the Shooting mode, when shooting in a high ISO speed the image may appear rough or grainy (pp. 61, 64). Eyes appear red (p. 109). • Set the [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 168). When shooting with the flash, the lamp (on the front of the camera) lights (p.
Page 193: List Of Messages That Appear On The Screen
Memory card error (p. 52) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 17). Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 24, 28, 55, 75, 91, 117 –...
Page 194 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Protected! (p. 136) Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back AVI/ • Unsupported images, or images with corrupted data cannot be displayed. • Images manipulated on a computer, that have had their file name changed, or have been taken with a different camera may not display.
Page 195 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. List of Messages That Appear on the Screen...
Page 196: Information Displayed On The Screen
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display)
Page 197 Eye-Fi Connection Status (p. 188) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance (p. 84) White Balance Correction (p. 85) My Colors (p. 87) AEB Shooting (p. 102) Drive Mode (p. 86) Grid Lines (p. 170) Metering Method (p. 100) Exposure Shift Bar (p.
Page 198: 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 When Moving Background Bright Backlit Including Blue Skies...
Page 199 Playback (Detailed Information Display) RGB Histogram Display (p. 45) My Category (p. 143) Shooting mode (p. 200) ISO Speed (p. 82) / Playback Speed (Movies) (p. 119) ND Filter (p. 104) White Balance (p. 84) Histogram (p. 45) Image Editing (pp. 146 – 150) Compression (Image Quality) (p.
Page 200: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (p. 76)/Exposure Shift (p. 121) ISO Speed (p. 82) AE Lock/FE Lock (pp. 101 , 121 ) Face Select (p. 97), Tracking AF (p. 95) Changing AF Frame Position and Size (p. 93) Metering Method (p.
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Page 202: Menus
Menus 4 Shooting Menu Function Face AiAF AF Frame (p. 92) Tracking AF FlexiZone/Center Standard Digital Zoom (pp. 58, Digital Tele-Converter (1.4x/2.3x) AF-Point Zoom (p. 96) On/Off Servo AF (p. 94) On/Off Continuous AF (p. 167) On/Off AF-assist Beam (p. 167) On/Off MF-Point Zoom (p.
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Page 204: Set Up Menu
Menus 3 Set up Menu Item Mute On/Off* Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. Hints & Tips On*/Off LCD Brightness Set within a range of ±2. Start-up Image Add an image as start-up image. Format Formats memory card, erasing all data File Numbering...
Page 205: Playback Menu
1 Playback Menu Item Smart Shuffle Slideshow Erase Protect Rotate Favorites My Category i-Contrast Red-Eye Correction Trimming Resize My Colors Scroll Display Resume Transition * Default setting 2 Print Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Select Range Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Settings Content...
Page 206: Handling Precautions
• Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation may form on the internal or external surfaces of the camera.
Page 207: Specifications
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels ... Approx. 10 million pixels Lens Focal Length ... 5x zoom:6.1 (W) – 30.5 (T) mm Focusing Range ... 1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity (W), 30 cm (12 in.) – infinity (T) Image Stabilizer (IS) System ... Lens-shift type Imaging Processor...
Page 208 Recording Media ... SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card, File Format ... Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) Data Type Still Images ... Exif 2.3 (JPEG), RAW (CR2 (Canon Original)) Movies... Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM Number of Recording Pixels Still Images ...
Page 209 Movies... Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap: 1280 x 720 (24 fps Interface... Hi-Speed USB Direct Print Standard ... PictBridge Power Source ... Battery Pack NB-7L Dimensions... 112.1 x 76.2 x 48.3 mm (4.41 x 3.00 x 1.90 in.) Weight (CIPA compliant) ... Approx. 401 g (14.1 oz.) (Including the battery and memory Battery Pack NB-7L Type...
Page 210 Dimensions Diameter x Length 69.0 x 41.2 mm (2.72 x 1.62 in.) Weight ... Approx. 140 g (4.94 oz.) * Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K is required when mounted on PowerShot G12. Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K (Sold Separately) Thread Diameter ... 58 mm standard filter thread Dimensions Diameter x Length 63.8 x 51.6 mm (2.51 x 2.03 in.)
Page 211: Index
Date/Time Adding to Image... 60 Changing ...20 Date/Time Battery...20 Setting...19 World Clock ...164 Default Settings ...51 DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2 Digital Tele-Converter...59 Digital Zoom ...58 Display Language...21 DPOF...154, 155 Drive Mode ...86 Dynamic Range Correction ... 107 Editing i-Contrast ...
Page 212 Index FlexiZone (AF Frame Mode) ... 93 Focus AF Frame... 25, 92 AF Lock ... 97 AF-Point Zoom ... 96 Face Select... 97 Servo AF... 94 Focus Check ... 130 Focus Lock ... 90 Focusing Range Macro... 77 Manual Focus ... 98 Foliage (Shooting Mode) ...
Page 213 Slideshow ... 129 Smart Shuffle... 131 Smile (Shooting Mode) ... 68 Snow (Shooting Mode) ... 64 Software DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ... 2 Installation... 33 Software Guide ... 2 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing ...32 Sound Settings ...49 Sports (Shooting Mode)...63...
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Canon PowerShot G12 User Manual

1 Getting Started

2 Learning more

3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions

4 Choosing Settings Yourself

5 Getting more out of Your Camera

6 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies

7 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions

8 Printing

9 Customizing Camera Settings

10 Useful Information

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