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Auto plays slideshows Editing Adds effects to still images with My Colors Records sound memos for still images Edits movies Records sound only (sound recorder) Printing Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button Also supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers...
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).
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.
Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques.
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Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera batteries or unplug the power code from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.
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Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing.
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Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.
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When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions,...
Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it...
Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations Using the LCD Monitor Press The display mode changes as follows with each press. Shooting Mode ( Standard* (No Information) Detailed* (Information View) *1 Displayed information can be changed (p. 15). *2 Shooting information, grid lines, and a histogram ( only) are displayed with the default settings.
Using the Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. Method 2 In a shooting/playback mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down for more than one second.
LCD Monitor Brightness LCD Monitor Brightness Settings The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways. Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 29) Changing Settings Using the DISPLAY Button (Quick-bright LCD Function) You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISPLAY button for more than one second.* - To restore the previous brightness setting, press the DISPLAY...
Customizing Display Information Shooting Mode You can set the information displayed on the LCD monitor. It is possible to set one of three display modes on LCD/Viewfinder the LCD monitor (Display 1/Display 2/Display Off). The 3 display modes can be switched by pressing the DISPLAY button (p.
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[LCD/Viewfinder] (Display 2)/ Sets LCD monitor display mode after the DISPLAY button is pressed. If you do not wish to change the display mode, use the button and press the FUNC./SET button to display You cannot add active LCD/Viewfinder icon. [Shooting Info]/[Grid Lines]/[3:2 Guide]/ [Histogram].
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Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of an image. You can also display the histogram in the modes to check the brightness while shooting. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image.
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor * Spot AE Point Frame (p. 39) AF Frame (p. 61) Histogram (p. 17) Bar (p. 48) Bar (p. 50) Grid Lines (p. 15) 3 : 2 Guide (p. 15) White Balance (p. 42) My Colors (p.
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If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due to insufficient illumination. Use the following methods to shoot: - Set the IS mode to any setting other than [Off] (p. 35) - Raise the ISO speed (p.
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Detailed Histogram Shooting Mode pp. 12–13) (p. 52) (p. 54) (pp. 48–51) Shutter Speed (p. 48) Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 57) ··· Exposure Compensation (p. 41) ··· Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 73) Flash Output (p. 73) * Appears when shooting in the color accent or color swap mode. The following information may also be displayed with some images.
Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view) - When using the detailed display mode of the playback mode Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function.
Setting the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Setting the Home/World Time Zones (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.
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Use the destination time zone You can also select an area with the control dial. As in Step 3, you can set daylight saving time. Use the World], and the select Switching to the Destination Time Zone (Set up) Menu Zone] See Menus and Settings (p.
Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC.
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Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu You can switch between menus with the button when this part is selected. • This example shows the Rec. menu when in •...
Menu List FUNC. Menu The icons shown below are the default settings. Menu Item White Balance My Colors Bracket +/ – (Flash)/ Flash Output Metering Mode Rec. Menu ( Menu Item Digital Zoom On*/Off/1.4x/2.3x (In standard movie mode: On*/ Off ) Flash Sync 1st-curtain*/2nd-curtain Slow Synchro...
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Menu Item MF-Point Zoom On*/Off AF Mode Continuous*/Single AF-assist Beam On*/Off Review Off/2*–10 sec./Hold Save Original On/Off* Auto Category On*/Off IS Mode Continuous*/Shoot Only/ Panning/Off Converter None*/WC-DC58B/ TC-DC58C LCD/ Viewfinder Shooting Info Off* Custom Display Settings Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Histogram Set Shortcut button...
Play Menu ( Menu Item Slide Show My Category Erase Protect My Colors Print Menu ( Menu Item Print Select Image & Qty. Select by Date Select by Category Set up Menu ( Menu Item Mute Volume Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Page Menu Item p.
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Menu Item Options Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Audio Mic level Auto*/Manual Level -40 to 0 dB Wind Filter On/Off* LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7 Power Saving Auto Power On*/Off Down Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./ 30 sec./1 min.*/ 2 min./3 min.
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Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. As this setting will be stored to memory even when the power is turned off, to print using an image size other than (however, this method cannot be changed while connected to a printer).
My Camera Menu ( Menu Item Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera power is turned on. Operation Sound Sets the sound played when any button other than the shutter button is...
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values (Set up) Menu Select [OK] and press When returning the default setting, turn the shooting mode dial to operate. Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. The following cannot be reset.
Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.
Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings (p. 24). * Default setting. Use the compression settings/recording pixels and press the FUNC./SET button. Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels (Large) (Medium 1) (Medium 2)
Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Superfine High Quality Fine Normal Normal See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 158). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 156). Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Shooting Mode The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash.
The following icons appear on the LCD monitor. [Continuous] [Shoot Only] [Panning] If you change the shooting mode to Mode] to [Shooting] or [Panning] in the still image shooting mode, the setting will change to [Continuous]. Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots.
The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. The digital zoom cannot be used with (Rec.) Menu [Off]/[1.4x]/[2.3x]. See Menus and Settings (p. 25). * Default setting. When using [Standard]: See Shooting with the Digital Zoom (p.
Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot. appears on the LCD monitor. Depending on the number of recording pixels set, images may deteriorate ( appear in blue). About the Digital Tele-Converter The Digital Tele-Converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting).
ISO Speed Settings Shooting Mode Speed AUTO –* –* –* –* –* –* 1600 : Available *1: The ISO speed is set to Auto. *2: The ISO speed is set to 80. When (excluding fixed to Auto. Switching between Metering Modes Shooting Mode Evaluative Center...
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FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 24). * Default setting. Use the metering mode and press the FUNC./ SET button. Lock the spot AE point to the center of the LCD monitor/Move the spot AE point to the same position as the selected AF frame (Rec.) Menu [Center]*/[AF Point]...
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode Adjust exposure to the + side to avoid making the subject too dark when shooting in a backlit situation or against a bright background, and adjust exposure to the - side to avoid making the subject too light when shooting at night or with a dark background.
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode Normally, the white balance. When the looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 24). * Default setting. Use the white balance setting and press the FUNC./SET button.
The white balance setting cannot be adjusted when is selected for My Colors. Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.
You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data.
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Approx. 2.0 images/sec. Approx. 0.8 images/sec. • Large/Fine mode. • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full.
Checking for Focus Right After Shooting Shooting Mode You can check whether the image is in focus right after it is recorded. Shoot. The recorded image displays for about 2 seconds (or the interval set with the Review feature (p. 27)). Press displayed.
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Switching between AF Frames/ Changing the Display Position Press If you shoot with the AF frame set to [AiAF] or [Face Detect] (p. 61) and have an image with multiple AF frames selected, you can switch which AF frame to use for checking the focus each time you press the MENU button.
Using the Mode Dial Program AE Shooting Mode The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. When a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in red on the LCD monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
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If the aperture value is shown in red, the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Use the control dial to adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value shows in white. The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds.
Setting the Aperture Shooting Mode The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to blur the background.
About Safety FE/Safety Shift Safety Shift If you set [Safety Shift] to [On] in the Rec. menu when the shooting mode is halfway, the camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value to obtain the correct exposure if necessary. The safety shift function does not work when the flash is on.
You can check the difference between the selected exposure and the standard exposure*. If the difference is more than ±2 stops, the selected exposure appears in red on the LCD monitor. In addition, when you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor.
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Use the control dial to select a shooting direction. You can select from the following five shooting directions. Horizontally, left to right Horizontally, right to left Vertically, bottom to top Vertically, top to bottom - Clockwise starting at the top left Shoot the first image in the sequence.
Movie Shooting Shooting Mode The following movie modes are available. For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to “Recording Pixels and Frame Rates” (p. 57). Standard You can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH).
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Select a movie mode using the control dial. change the recording pixels and frame rate (p. 56). see “Changing the Color” (p. 77). Shoot. Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously.
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QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later.
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Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion. Standard Color Accent Color Swap High Resolution* Compact* *1 Default setting. *2 The recording pixels and frame rate are fixed.
Setting the Recording Function Shooting Mode The microphone level (sound recording level) and wind filter setting can be changed. (Set up) menu See Menus and Settings (p. 25). [Mic Level] * Default setting. When in [Manual] mode, press the button, then set the sound recording level (recording volume) with the button.
Saving Custom Settings Shooting Mode You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as continuous shooting or self-timer) are also remembered.
Advanced Shooting Functions Switching between Focus Settings Shooting Mode You can switch between focus settings to shoot. The camera is continually focusing on whatever it is aimed at even when the shutter button is not pressed, Continuous allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities. This is the default setting.
Selecting an AF Frame Shooting Mode The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. AiAF FlexiZone Face Detect Selecting AiAF, FlexiZone or Face Detect Press the The AF frame appears in green.
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The AF frame appears as follows (when the LCD monitor is on) when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • Green : Shooting preparations complete • Yellow : Focusing difficulty* * It will be displayed when the AF frame is set to [FlexiZone]. The following occurs when [Face Detect] is selected.
Move the AF frame to the position you wish to set using the press the The AF frame will move back to its original position (center), if you hold down the When the Spot AE Point is selected as the metering mode, you can use the selected Spot AE Point as the AF frame (p.
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Shooting with the Focus Lock Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the viewfinder or in the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.
The AF lock cannot be used in the The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to compose the image. Moreover, the AF lock is still effective after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus.
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Depending on the shooting mode, pressing the will switch between the setting items as follows: * Cannot be set in Use the control dial and adjust the focus. The MF indicator shows approximate figures. Use them as a shooting guideline only. To Cancel the Manual Focus: Press the The manual focus cannot be used in the modes.
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Shooting Mode The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset farther and nearer. The three shots are taken at the same interval as continuous shooting (p. 44). The farther and nearer focus positions can be set in three steps: large, medium and small.
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) Shooting Mode You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. You must set the flash to the flash fires.
Changing shutter speed and aperture value combinations Automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure (Program Shift). Focus on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. Press the shutter button halfway. Press the Exposure is fixed.
Press the If you are using an externally mounted flash, please refer to its manual for setting instructions. Focus the camera on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting. Press the shutter button halfway. Press the The flash fires a pre-flash and the exposure is fixed.
Adjust the compensation range with the button. The compensation range can be adjusted in 1/3 increments from -2 to +2 with the exposure at the time of shooting at the center. If exposure adjustment (p. 41) is already done, setting can be done with the adjusted value as the center point.
Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Shooting Mode Although the built-in flash and an externally mounted flash* will fire with automatic flash adjustments, it is also possible to set them so that they fire without any adjustments. * Speedlite 220EX/430EX/580EX/ (Rec.) Menu [Manual].
Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output Shooting Mode When the shooting mode is set to when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto] (p. 72) in + /– (Flash) increments in the range of –2 to +2 stops. (Flash Exposure You can combine the flash exposure Compensation) compensation with the camera’s exposure...
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Shooting Mode 1st-curtain 2nd-curtain (Rec.) Menu [2nd-curtain]. See Menus and Settings (p. 25). * Default setting. The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter speed. Usually, the 1st- curtain is used when shooting.
Shooting in a My Colors Mode Shooting Mode You can change the impression of an image when it is shot. My Colors Settings My Colors Off Records normally with this setting. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to Vivid record bold colors. Tones down the contrast and color saturation to Neutral record neutral hues.
FUNC. Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 24). * Default setting. Use the My Colors mode. Shoot. Mode See Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 76). Modes other than Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen and you can shoot.
This completes the setting. If you press the MENU button at this point, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode. Changing the Color Shooting Mode Allows you to easily transform the colors in an image when shooting.
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Shooting in the Color Accent Mode Still image: Movie: See Selecting a Shooting Mode in (Basic Guide p. 11). The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image (using the previously set color).
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Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Original Color (Before Swapping) Still image: Movie: Control Dial See Selecting a Shooting Mode in (Basic Guide p. 11). The camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color).
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Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the Only one color can be specified. You can use the specify the range of colors that are swapped. –5: Only takes the color that you want to swap. +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to swap.
Changing the Save Method for the Original Image When shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can specify whether to record the original image (the image before altering the color) in addition to the color- altered image.
Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button Shooting Mode One frequently used function can be registered to the (Shortcut) button. You can register the following functions. However, not all functions can be registered depending on the shooting mode. Menu Item Not Assigned* Resolution Compression White Balance*...
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Use the function you wish to register and press appears on the lower right of the icon, you can still register this function but pressing the shortcut button will not activate the function in the current shooting mode. To Cancel the shortcut button: Select [Not assigned] in Step 2. Using the Shortcut Button Press the The registered function is activated and its icon appears on...
Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting Mode Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor. (Set up) Menu [Off].
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) Shooting Mode You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Create New Folder Auto Create (Set up) Menu Folder]. See Menus and Settings (p. 25). Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot.
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Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option displays when the specified time arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created.
Resetting the File Number Shooting Mode The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. (Set up) Menu Numbering] [Auto Reset]. See Menus and Settings (p. 25). * Default setting. File Number Reset Function A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image.
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File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder. Continuous Auto Reset Images may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient...
Playback/Erasing In playback mode, you can select images with the control dial. Turning it counterclockwise selects the previous image while turning it clockwise selects the next image. Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 18). Magnifying Images Press the zoom lever toward A magnified portion of the image will display.
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Press the zoom lever toward Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. Use the change the image selection. To Return to Single Image Playback: Press the zoom lever toward Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the button while in index playback and you can...
Organizing Images by Category You can organize images into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). At the category level, you can perform the following. Image searches (p. 92) Slide Show (p. 103) Protect (p. 107) Erase (p. 109) Configure print settings (p.
Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Shot Date My Category Folder Movie By 10 Images By 100 Images In single image playback mode, press the button.
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Display the Images. : press the to select date, category, folder button or movie for playback and press the FUNC./SET button. - The camera will switch to defined playback mode and play back only images corresponding to the search key. - Press the To Return to Single Image Playback: Press the MENU button.
Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. Display a movie and press Images with a movies. Select The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button again.
Operating the Movie Control Panel Ends playback and returns to single image playback Print (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details.) Play Slow Motion (You can use the button to speed up playback.) Displays the first frame Previous Frame (Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down.) Next Frame (Fast Forwards if the FUNC./SET button is held down.)
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Use the Beginning) or button to specify the cut point ( ). To check a temporarily edited movie, select press the FUNC./SET button. Selecting control panel. Select Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name.
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 25). Use the rotate and press Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each press of the FUNC./SET button. This also can be set in the index playback mode.
Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the left and the right. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.
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(Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 25). Use the and press Use the Colors type, and press The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect. You can turn the zoom lever toward to check the image at a higher magnification.
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Press Selecting [Yes] displays the image transformed with the My Colors effect, while [No] returns you to the Play menu. The My Colors function will not work if there is insufficient space on the memory card. Although My Colors effects can be added any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application and the intended colors may not be achieved.
Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, magnified playback, the review immediately after shooting in shooting mode and while confirming the focus immediately after the shooting) you can attach sound memos (up to 1 minute) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format.
Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can record sound only, without images, for up to two hours at one time. (Play) Menu Select Recording time will be displayed. Use the the sample rate. Sound quality will improve in the order of [11.025kHz], [22.050kHz], [44.100kHz]*, but the recorded file size will also increase respectively.
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated Playback of Memory Card Images. * Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard (p. 111). All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Date Plays images bearing a specified date in order.
Select [Start] and press The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming the slide show: press the FUNC./SET button - Fast forwarding/rewinding the slide show: press the (continue to hold the button to switch between images more rapidly) - Stopping the slide show: press the MENU button.
Use the category/folder to play back and press button. Date Selecting Images for Playback ( Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected.
Selecting All Images 1 After selecting button to select [Mark all] and press the FUNC./SET button. 2 Use the FUNC./SET button. 3 Use the FUNC./SET button. To deselect all images, select [Reset]. Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays.
Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. You can configure the protection settings for each Select image singly while viewing them. Select by Date You can protect the images from a specified date. Select by You can protect all images in a specified category.
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Select the image, date, category or folder to protect and press [Select] Use the image and press the FUNC./SET button. - Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. - You can also protect images in the index playback mode. - Pressing the MENU button will end the setting.
Erasing Images You can erase images from a memory card. Select Select by Date Select by Category Select by Folder All Images Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Protected images cannot be erased with this function. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.
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Select images, a date, a category or a folder and press [Select] Use the FUNC./SET button. - Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. - You can also protect images in the index playback mode. [Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder] Use the and press the FUNC./SET button.
Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
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(Print) Menu When selecting [Select All Images] go to Step 4. Select the image, date, category or folder to print and press [Select Images & Qty.] Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 114). (Standard)/ Use the image, press the FUNC./SET button and use the select the number of print copies (up to 99).
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[Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder] Use the and press the FUNC./SET button. - Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. - You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. - Pressing the allow you to check the images by date, category or folder.
Setting the Print Style After setting the print style, select the images for printing. The following settings can be selected. Print Type Date (On/Off*) File No. (On/Off*) Clear DPOF data (On*/Off) (Print) Menu Select [Print Type], [Date], [File No.], or [Clear DPOF data] and then specify the settings.
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
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All the Images on a Memory Card Select [Mark all] and press Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. Select [OK] and press Images are transferred in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected.
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and startup, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Changing My Camera Settings (My Camera) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.
Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults.
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Select an image or record a sound. Start-up Image Use the image you wish to register and press the FUNC./SET button. Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Select (Record) and press the FUNC./SET button. After recording, select (Register) and press the FUNC./SET button.
Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. Memory card slot/battery cover is open. Battery charge is low and the camera will not operate. (“Change the battery pack” message displays). Poor contact between camera and battery terminals. Sounds come from the camera interior.
LCD monitor Camera screen is black at start-up Incompatible image has been selected as the start- up image in the My Camera Settings. The display darkens. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. Display flickers.
Appears. A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting. Appears. This displays when using a memory card that has print settings or transfer settings set by other DPOF- compliant cameras. Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular. Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to...
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Format the memory card (p. 33). If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Slide the write protect tab upward (p. 136). Confirm the actual image size with the LCD monitor.
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Subject is out of focal range. Shoot with the subject at the The subject is hard to focus Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for shooting. Set the built-in flash to The subject is underexposed because the surroundings are too bright.
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Image contains noise. ISO speed is too high. White dots appear on the image. Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This is particularly noticeable when shooting using the wide angle or when you increase the aperture value in the aperture-priority mode.
Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted in another device. Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery cover was opened with power on. Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or filming may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used.
Zoom does not operate. Zoom lever was pressed while shooting in movie mode. Playback Cannot play back. You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer. File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed.
Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery life exceeded if battery loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F). Battery will not charge. Battery life exceeded. TV monitor output Image not showing on TV monitor/Distorted image. Incorrect video system setting.
However, if this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full Memory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or saved.
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Naming error! The image could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, set [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset].
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Incompatible WAVE format. A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-up image. Cannot modify image You attempted to apply a My Colors effect to a movie or an image recorded in a different camera.
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(xx: number) Camera detected error. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back. A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded.
Appendix Viewing Images on a TV set You can shoot or play back images on a television with the supplied AV cable. Turn off the Camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal. Open the terminal cover by slipping a fingernail under the right edge and plug the AV cable in all the way.
Battery Handling The following icon and message will display. Battery charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible it will be used for an extended period. Battery Handling Precautions Keep the battery terminals clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the battery and camera.
Since this is a lithium-ion battery, you need not completely discharge it before recharging. It takes approximately 1 hours 30 minutes to fully charge the battery from a depleted state (based on Canon’s testing standards). • Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 –...
Handling the Memory Card SD memory card or SDHC memory card Write Protect Tab Slide the switch up. Writing/Erasing Possible Cautions When Handling Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.
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• When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
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Press and hold the DC Coupler cable cover using the cable, then close the memory card slot/battery cover. Always disconnect the compact power adapter from the power supply after use. Using the Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (sold separately) can be used to charge battery packs from an automobile's cigarette lighter socket.
Insert the battery pack all the way into the battery charger as shown. Align the arrow on the battery pack and the arrow on the battery charger to correctly insert the battery pack in the charger. The charge indicator will light red while the battery pack is charging.
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If you use the built-in flash when shooting with these attachments, the outer area of the recorded image (especially lower right corner) will come out relatively dark. When using the tele-converter, please set the focal length to the telephoto end. At other zoom settings, the image will appear as if its corners have been cut off.
Attaching a Lens Be sure that the camera is turned off. Press the ring release button and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow. When the mark on the ring are aligned, lift off the ring. Align the adapter with the turn the adapter in the direction of the...
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Set the lens on the adapter, and turn it in the indicated direction to attach it securely. Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use. The camera may focus on any dirt that remains. Be careful when handling the lenses since it is easy to get finger prints on them.
Please check the manual for your flash. * Certain functions noted in the manuals for the Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX and 580EX cannot be performed when mounted on this camera. Please read this guide before using one of these flashes on the camera.
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To shoot with the flash, you are recommended to set the white balance to the Other Canon Flashes Since other flashes fire at full strength, set the shutter speed and aperture accordingly. You are recommended to set the white balance to Press the shutter button halfway.
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Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. For continuous shooting, the flash can be in quick flash mode (pilot lamp flashing in green). In this case, light emission may be smaller than with full flash (pilot lamp flashing in red).
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High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this explanation.
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For continuous shooting, although the flash fires for the first shot, it does not fire for subsequent shots. Fasten the attachment screws securely so that they do not loosen. Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the camera and flash resulting in damage to both.
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support list supplied with your camera.
Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot G7 Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 10.0 million Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System Shooting Distance (From the front of the...
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1/3-stop increments), flash output settings (19 steps), FE Lock, Slow Synchro, 2nd- curtain Synchro and Safety FE are available. : Hot shoe flash-sync contacts Use of the following external flashes is recommended: Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX and 580EX. , ISO 80/100/200/...
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Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting Self-timer Computer-controlled shooting Recording Media File Format Data Type (Still images) : Exif 2.2 (JPEG)* (Movies) Compression Number of (Still images) : Large: Recording Pixels : Auto Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Custom 1, Custom 2 Image zone: Special Scene , Stitch Assist and Movie...
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(Movies) Audio Playback Modes : Standard, Color Accent and Color Swap: 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.) 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.) Recording can continue until the memory card is full* (can record up to a maximum of 4GB at one time)** High Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels (15 frames/sec.)
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Operating Humidity Dimensions (excluding protrusions) Weight (camera body only) : PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible : Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound. : USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B), PTP (Picture...
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Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated. • A Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal temperature (23°C ±2°C/73°F ±3.6°F), normal relative humidity (50% ±20%), continuous playback at 3...
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• Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 44) (Only available when card has been formatted with a low level format). • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
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Movie Recording Pixels Standard 640 x 480 pixels Color Accent 320 x 240 pixels Color Swap High 1024 x 768 Resolution pixels 160 x 120 Compact pixels Maximum movie clip length maximum continuous recording time. Estimated Sound Recorder File Sizes and Recording Times Sound Size 11.025 kHz...
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Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Recording Pixels 3648 x 2736 pixels 2816 x 2112 pixels 2272 x 1704 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 3648 x 2048 pixels Standard Color Accent Color Swap High Resolution Compact Compression 4100 KB 2720 KB 2002 KB 1002 KB...
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MultiMediaCard Interface Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 1.4 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.06 in.) Weight Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.) SD Memory Card Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards Dimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.) Weight Approx.
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Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20) Rated Input Rated Output Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2 (Sold Separately) Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating temperatures Dimensions Weight Wide Converter WC-DC58B (Sold Separately) Magnification Focal Length* Focusing Range*...
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Tele-converter TC-DC58C (Sold Separately) Magnification Focal Length* 420 mm (35mm film equivalent) Focusing Range* Approx. 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) – infinity (T)* Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread* Dimensions Diameter: 80.0 mm (3.15 in.) Length: 81.3 mm (3.20 in.) Weight Approx.
• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.
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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.
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode. Function Large Medium 1 Medium 2 Medium 3 Recording Small Pixels Widescreen (pp. 34, 57) Movie Super Fine Compression Fine (p. 35) Normal Frame Rate (p.
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Function Macro Mode (Basic p. 16) Digital Zoom (p. 36) Digital Teleconverter (p. 36) Exposure Compensation – (p. 41) – Safety Shift (p. 51) – Safety FE (p. 51) – Exposure Shift (p. 57) – ND Filter (p. 71) – Evaluative Metering Center...