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  • Page 1 Camera User Guide...
  • Page 2 Camera AA_size Atkaline _nterface Cable Batteries (×4) _FC-4OOPCU Stereo Video Cable Neck Strap Lens STV-250N NS-DC4 Lens Hood Canon Digital _Warranty _)"Canon Customer LHoDC5O Camera Card Support" Leaflet Solution Disk User Guides , [_ Camera User Guide (this guide) , [_...
  • Page 3 Let's Get Started! Let's Get Sta_ed_ This guide is divided into the following two sections. This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics. Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features to shoot more challenging photos.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Tab|e of Contents Items marked with a _ are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read ........Preparations ......... Shooting Still images (_1_ Mode) ....Viewing Still images ......Erasing ........Printing ........Shooting Movies ......
  • Page 5 Table of Contents _, Using the Flash ....... Shooting Close-ups (Macro/Super Macro) ..Q Using the Self-Timer ......Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still images) ......... Setting the image Stabilizer Function ....Adjusting the ISO Speed ....... Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO SMft) 85 Shooting Using the Mode Dial...
  • Page 6 ! Table of Contents Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ....Shooting in a My Colors Mode ..... Changing the Colors and Shooting ....Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) ..C Saving Custom Settings ....... Registering Functions to the r_ Button ....Setting My Menu .......
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Low Level Formatting Memory Cards ....Resetting the File Number ......Creating an Image Destination (Folder) ....Setting the Auto Rotate Function ....Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ... Connecting to a TV Shooting/Playback Using a TV ....Customizing the Camera (My Camera...
  • Page 8 ! About this Guide SymboJ Conventions in this Guide Using }=mash _Mode: ........P_oyL, a0kt_ Some functions may not be available in certain shooting modes. If there is no notation to that effect, the function may be used in all modes. "...

  • Page 9: Please Read

    Mghly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon inc. its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from...
  • Page 10 ! PLease Read Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera bod_ may become warm. Please be aware oftMs and take care when _pera_ung the camera for an extended period. This is not a malfunction. About the LCB Monitor and Viewfinder...
  • Page 11 Getting Started ®_ Shoot_ng Movies ®_V_ew_ng Movies _Downioad_ng l_ages to a Co_puter _ $yste_...
  • Page 13 -Write Protect (onty SD and SDHC memory' cards) Confirm that the write protect tab is_ unlocked (only SD and 8DHC memory cards), Check the card for the correct...

  • Page 14: Preparations

    12 ! Preparations 3o Cmosethe cover ((_)) and slide until it clicks ((_). Ensure that the memory Card is correctly oriented befoie ring it in the camera, nnserting it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction. Remove Memory Card...
  • Page 15 Preparations I 13 Attaching the Neck S trap Pull the strap tight in the buckle so that it does not slip. Perform the same steps on the other side of the camera. You can also clip the lens cap to the strap.
  • Page 16 ! Preparations 3o Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera body until it clicks into place. When the LCD monitor clicks into place, the image will display normally (not reversed). camera body when the camera is not in use. When you push lways keep the LCD monitor closed with the display facing the the LCD monitor until you hear the clicking sound, the LCD monitor will automatically...
  • Page 17 Preparations [ 15 To Chan_e a Previously Date/Time Use the following procedures to display the DatetTime settings menu, and then perform Steps 2 and 3 above. o Press the MBNU button. 2o Use the ÷ or € button to select the _ (Set up) menu.
  • Page 18 16! Preparations _Fermatting Nemmery Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. "_ Power Buttol _m!_ ,_ENBButton Please note that _ormatt!ng (init!alizing)a memory Card erases all datal including Protected images (p. !92)and Sound data recorded with the sound recorder (p.
  • Page 19 Shooting Still Images _ 17 L_ Button Node Dial o Press the power button. , The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. However, when switcMng to the viewfinder display and starting, the start-up image is not displayed and there is no startup sound.
  • Page 20 _ Shooting StIH images o ' _o Press the shutter button fully (all the way} to shoot. • The shutter sound will play once and the image will record, _" ' • Movement of the camera or subject while the shutter sound is playing may result in blurred images, •...

  • Page 21: Viewing Still Images

    Viewing Still Images Button o Press the [] (Playback} button. 2o Use the ÷ or ÷ button to display the image you wish to view. ° Use the 4" button to move to the previous image and the ¢_ button to move to the next image. °...

  • Page 22: Erasing

    20! Erasing o Press the _ (Playback} button. 2o Use the 4, or 4, button to setect an image to erase press the/_> button. You can also select images by using the control dial. 3. Confirm that [Erase] is seJeeted and press the _--_ button.

  • Page 23: Printing

    ° See the printer's user guide for connection instructions. ° Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBddge), you can use it with other PictBddge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers. For details, see the Direct Print User Guide. 2o Turn on the printer.
  • Page 24 22 ! Printing 4_o Use the 4- or ¢, button to select an image to print press the _,_ button. • The _¢v button will blink blue and printing will start. • You can also select images by using the control dial •...
  • Page 25 Pr_ntin_ 1mages in a PHnt List This explanation is based on the use of a Canon SELPHY ES series or SELPHY CP series printer= o Connect the camera to the printer. 2o Print the image.
  • Page 26 24 _ Shootin9 Movies No matter what position the mode dial is in, you can shoot movies just pressing the movie button. Sound can be recorded in stereo. Movie Button -Pc t_er Button Microphone o Press the power button. 2o Aim the camera at the subject.

  • Page 27: Shooting Movies

    I 25 Shooting Movies 3oPress themovie button to shoot. * Recording starts. • During recording, the elapsed recording time and [@Rec.] will display in the LCD monitor. Elapsed 4,° Press the movie button again stop recording. , The indicator will blink red and the data will be recorded onto the memory card.

  • Page 28: Viewing Movies

    ! Viewing Movies o Press the [] (Playback} button. 2o Use the _, or ÷ button to display a movie and press the @ button. ° images with a @_ icon are movies. ° You can also select images by using the control dial.

  • Page 29: Downloading Images To A Computer

    We recommend using the supplied software. items te Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon DigitaJ Camera SoJution Disk suppJied with the camera • interface cabJe suppJied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.
  • Page 30 Mac OS v10.5 " 512 MB or more Mac OS v10.4 " 256 MB or more 1 GB or more Canon Utilities - ImageBrowser " 300 MB or more - PhotoStitch • 50 MB or more 1,024 x 768 pixets/32,000 Colors or better 3.
  • Page 31 _ 29 Downloading Images to a Computer Macintosh Doubleoclick the icon in the CDo .._ e_A_ _ I_M K_, ROM window. When the installer panel appears, click [Install]. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. 2o Connecting the camera to a compute[. 1.
  • Page 32 30 _ Downloading Images to a Computer 4,° Open CameraWindow. Windows Select [Canon CameraWindow] click [OK]. ,_,,,,,_,_,_ if the Window above does not appear, click the [Startl menu and senect [All Programs] Or [Progiams], io!!owed by [Canon uti!ities], [CameraWindow], [CameraWindow] [CameraWindow].
  • Page 33 _ 31 Downloading Images to a Computer Dewnieading images Using Camera (Direct Transfer} Use this method to download images using camera operations. Button o Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed the camera's LCB monitor. , The [_%_ button will light blue. , Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear.
  • Page 34 Downloading Images to a Computer You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading images. Transfers and saves all images to the computer. Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred.
  • Page 35 _ 33 Downloading Images to a Computer 2o Use the _, or ÷ button to select images to downJoad and press the _ button. , The images will download. The _¢v button will blink blue wMle downloading is in progress. 3o Press the MENU button...

  • Page 36: System Map

    580EX I1.5 S%E2 Lens HOOd LH-DC5O Supplied with Camera nterface Cable IFC-400PCU Neck Strap NS-DC4 Stereo V_deo Cable STV-250N* Lens Cap Canon Digital Camera AA-slze Alkahne Solution Disk Batteries Battery and Charger Compact Power Adapter CBK4-300 CA=PS700 Battery Charger CB-5AH/...
  • Page 37 System I 35 Canon Brand Direct Print Compatible Printers _1_] ................... Compact Photo printers.2.3 Memory Card (SELPHY series) USB Card Reader Bubble Jet Pdnters .2 (P_XMA series) Video IN Terminal TV/Video Audio _N Terminal (R/L) "1 Also available for purchase separately.
  • Page 38 Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Flash • EXoSedes Speedlites Speediites for Canon EOS models= Subjects are optimally illuminated for crisp, natural images= ° Speedlite 220EXt430EX ll*1580EX ll* • Speed]ite 430EX and580EX may alsobe used.
  • Page 39 _ 37 System Other Accessories • interface CabJe IFC4OOPCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY series), or to a Bubble Jet printer*, • Refer to yourBubbleJet printeruserguide. • Stereo Video Cable STV-250N Use this came to connect the camera to a TV set, Sound is recorded in stereo,...
  • Page 40 _Direct Print Compatible Printers Canon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera. You can produce photo quality prints quickly and easily by connecting them to the camera with a single cable and operating the camera's controls.
  • Page 41 ii _I iii iliii_ _ iii I...
  • Page 42 Front View {_} Zoom Lever (pp. 67,155) Shooting: (Wide Angle)iE¢3 (Telephoto) Playback: #S (Index)/O, (Magnify) {2} Shutter Button (p. 17) (3} Strap Mount (p. 13) _,_}Power Button/Power Lamp (pp. 17, 24) (_} Flash (p. 72) _6} Microphone (pp. 24, 189, 190) _'} Speaker _8} Lamp (AF Assist Beam: p.
  • Page 43 m Back View s" {_ Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 62) {2_ Viewfinder (p. 62) (3_ DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 21,29) _,_ DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 256) (_ AiV OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 223) _6_Terminal Cover _'_ Memory Card Slot (p. 11) _8_Battery Cover (p.
  • Page 44 (_} r_ (Shortcut)ir[_,_ (PrinUShare) Button (pp. 21, 31, 151) (2} _. (Flash)l _ (Microphone) Button (pp. 72, 189, 190) _s} Diopter Adjustment Dial (p. 63) _,_ Hot Shoe (p. 257) _5} Movie Button (pp. 24, 88) _6} Mode Dial (pp. 17, 24, 87) _'_ [_ (Playback) Button (pp.
  • Page 45 _Using Control Dial Turning the control dial counterclockwise is equivalent to pressing the _' button, while turning the control dial clockwise is equivalent to pressing the ¢_ button (it is equivalent to pressing the + or €, button with some functions). You can perform the following operations when you turn the control dial.
  • Page 46 44 ! _Using Button The [] button can turn the camera on/off and switch between shooting/playback modes= Shooting Mode Press the power button Press Press the Press the shutter Press the [_ button power button button halfway the [] button * The amount of time before the lens automatically retracts can be set in [Lens Retract] in the _ (Set up) menu (p.
  • Page 47 _Power Lamp indicator The power lamp and the indicator on the back of the camera will light or blink under the following conditions. * Power Lamp Orange : Shooting mode Green : Playback mode/Printer connection Yellow : Computer connection * indicator Blinking Red : Image recordingtreading/erasingttransferdng (when connected to a computer or printer)
  • Page 48 Displayin_ Clock You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods. * Default setting. Hold the FUNCJSET button down while turning on the power. _2_ In a shooting/playback mode, hold the FUNCJSET button down for more than one second.
  • Page 49 _Menus Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, dateltime and sounds are set using the FUNC, menu or the Rec. Play, Print, Set up, My Camera or My Menu menus. FUNC. Nenu (@ Button) This menu sets many of the common shooting functions, IIIIll,...
  • Page 50 Reco, Play, Print, Set up, My Camera and My Menu (MENU Button) Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. MENU MENU between menus with YOUcan switch 3 _.1_ the _, or _ button. (_ @JsO) _@@, "<tCJ This example shows the Rec.
  • Page 51 information Displayed on the Monitor (Viev_inder) Menus Shoot_ng _lod÷ Histogram (p. 52)( -y Charge Indicator ] Spot AE Point Frame/ r==]AF Frame Level Indicator (p. 104) Time/ Camera Shake Elapsed Time (Movies) .2 (p. 231 ) (Stilts).2 Shutter Speed, Aperture Value Setting Method FUNC./SET...
  • Page 52 Setting Method MENU button (Rec. menu) MENU button (Rec. menu) MENU button (Set upmenu) MF button [] button [] button [] button MENU button (Rec. menu) "1 This isnot normally displayed. Itappears when remaining available internal memory (buffer) is half or tess during movie recording (when...
  • Page 53 Playback _lod÷ {Detai|ed} Battery Charge Indicator Total number of images Number information Size g Pixels (Stills)/ Recording Length (Movies) Shooting Date/Time Setting Method i_¢%_ button, MENU button (Print menu) MENU button (Play menu) t_ button FUNCJSET button (FUNC. menu) MENU button (Rec.
  • Page 54 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 (detailed display) or the viewfinder (detailed display). - When using the detailed display mode during playback. Histoytam Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of...
  • Page 55 Settings using the ,_, _, _, MF, _ or _/® button Reference Menu Item Options Page Flash p, 72 Exposure Compensation p. 134 Macro/Super Macro p_ 73 Manual Focus p. 127 isoSpeed []__[][]_ p_ 84 Drive M ode _[]__L_L_ wil! a_so display pp.
  • Page 56 ReC. _ enu . Default setting Summary/ Menu Item Options Reference Page AF Frame Face Detect*/Center (P/Tv/Av/M: p. 118 FlexiZone*/Face Detect) AF=Point Zoom On/Off* p. 113 Servo AF On/Off* p. 124 AF Mode Continuous*/Single p. 117 DigitaD Zoom (Still image) Standard*/Off!1.4x/2.3x p.
  • Page 57 Summary/ Menu Item Options Reference Page Safety MF On*/Off p. 128 AFoassist Beam On*/Off p. 40 Review Off/2* - 10 seconds/Hold You can set the (Rec, Review) length of time images display after being shot (p, 18). Review Info Off*/DetailediFocus Check p, 115 Save Odgina!
  • Page 58 Reference Menu Btem Page Slide Show p. 173 My Category p. 161 Erase p. 197 Protect p. 192 ioContrast p. 183 Red-Eye Correction p. 178 Trimming p. 164 Resize p. 187 My Colors p. 185 Sound Recorder p. 190 Rotate p.
  • Page 59 Print Menu P_ Reference Menu Item Options Page Print Displays the print menu. Select Image & Configures print settings for individual Qty. images as you view them, Select Range Selects a range of sequential images and makes print settings for all the images that range.
  • Page 60 *Default setting Set up Menu Options Summary/Reference Page Menu item On/Off* Set to[On] tosilence all Mute operation sounds (except when the battery ormemory card slot cover isopened during recording). Off/1 Volume / 2"/3 / 4 / 5 Adjusts the volume of the startoup sound, operation sound,...
  • Page 61 Menu Item Options Summary/Reference Page LCD Brightness (Norma!)*/ Adjusts the brightness for the (Bright) LCD monitor and viewfinder separately. (Display the location you wish to adjust the brightness for, and then configure settings.) Power Saving Auto Power On*/Off Down ......p.
  • Page 62 The connection method with the printer can be changed for printing. Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting, select _ when borderless printing an image shot in r_ (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP73O/CP72O/CP71O/CP510. As this setting witt be...
  • Page 63 My Camera Menu []_ * Default setting Reference Menu Item Options Page Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned Start-up Sets the sound played when the Sound camera...
  • Page 64 _The Monitor Viev_inder Display Switching _!onitor Display _lodes Each press of the DISP. button, changes the display mode of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder= Also, closing the LCD monitor causes the viewfinder to display= See Information Displayed on the L CD Monitor (Viewfinder) and Menus for details (p= 49)= (The following are the screens that display when shooting in...
  • Page 65 m P|ayback Mode or R÷c. Review {Right After Shooting) © DI£_ No Information Standard Display* Focus Check* Detailed Display * stitt imageonly ® If the surroundings are too bright (for example, when you are shooting outdoors) and images on the LCD monitor are not clear, use the viewfinder for shooting.
  • Page 66 Night Display When shooting at dusk or during the evening when the dark surroundings make it difficult to view the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, the camera's "night view" option displays the subject bdghtly in the LCD monitor, This will allow you to compose a shot even in dark environments (this setting cannot be turned off), * Althoughnoisemay appearand the movement o f the subjectshownon the LCD...
  • Page 67 _¢usto_izing Display information You can select which monitor or viewfinder display modes enabled when the DJSPo button is pressed, as well as select which the following information is displayed in each mode. LCDNiewfinder Select whether to enable or disable each of the display modes for the LCD (_1_) and the viewfinder...
  • Page 68 _gscreen from the custom display settings screen, the settings will not be saved.
  • Page 69 can also use the control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See p. 43. E+3 Using Optical Zoem The zoom can be adjusted from 28 - 560 mm (focal length) +n35ram film equivalent terms. + E_3 Telephoto: Zooms in on the subject.
  • Page 70 Using Digital Zoo_/ Digital Tele-Conve_er You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting, The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows. Selection Focal Length Shooting Characteristics Equivalent Enables shooting at zoom factors of up to Standard 28 = 2240 mm 80x with digital and optical zoom combined.
  • Page 71 About Safety Zoo_ Depending on the number of recording pixels set, you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing up to a factor where the image quality does not deteriorate (Safety Zoom). _ displays when reaching the maximum zoom factor without image deterioration. Pressing the zoom lever toward E¢3again allows you to zoom even further (not available dudng movie shooting.).
  • Page 72 1.Use the_,or@button toselect [Standard]. 2,Press the MENU b utton. The combined digital and optical zoom factor will d isplay in the LCD monitor. The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording plxels. The zoom factor appears in blue. Press the zoom lever toward [] to zoom out.
  • Page 73 Sheetin_ with Digita! Tele-Cenve_er The digital tele=converter feature uses digital zoom to acMeve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). Select [Dig_ta! Zee_]. 1, Press the MENU button. 2, In the r_ menu, use the ,_ or button to select [Digital Zoom].
  • Page 74 Using the Flash appears. ® A flashing red _ in the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) indicates insufficient light level. In this case, raise the flash Tv, Av before shooting. However, when shooting with the or M mode there is no indication.
  • Page 75 Shooting Close°ups (Macro/Super Macro) '.r..0 _ Jo. ,_: )) p. 284 Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. Super Macro mode allows even closer shooting of the subject than Macro mode, magnifying the subject further. In addition, the background be shot with different effects than when shooting in Macro mode.
  • Page 76 Focus_n_ distance and i_age area when shoet_ng as close to the subject as possible When shooting as close to the subject as possible Focusing Zoom level distance Distance between end image area of lens and subject Maximum wide 10-50 153x 112mm 10 cm (3.9 in.) angle...
  • Page 77 _Q Using SeifoTi_er You can set the time delay and the number of shots you wish to take advance. Shoots 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. 10 sec. ,2 seconds before the shutter releases, the self=timer lamp Self=Timer and sound speed Shoots 2 seconds...
  • Page 78 To CanceJ the Self-Timer: Follow Step 3 to select _. Changing the Delay Time and Number ef Shets {[_) !. Press the MENU button. 2, In the [_ menu, use the ,_ or button to select [Drive Settings]. 3. Press the _-% button.
  • Page 79 If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following OOOU rs. - The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot. o If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens. o The interval between shots may lengthen when the builtqn memory of the camera fills, o Shooting will automatically...
  • Page 80 The camera prepares to shoot, and the "Look straight at camera to start count down" message appears. , The self-timer lamp will blink and self-timer sound will beep.
  • Page 81 Face Detect Feature (p. 119) for details on face detection. ¢Q...
  • Page 82 setting. !. Press the BJSP. button. 2. Use the _ or ¢, button to change the option. 3. Press the _ button.
  • Page 83 Approximate VaBues for Recording Pixe_s Recording Pixels Purpose* 3648x 2736 High Printing to about A2 size (Approx. 420 x 594 mm (16.5 x 23.4 in.)) Printing to about A3 size (Approx. 2816 × 2112 _Medium 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.)) °O Printing...
  • Page 84 _$etting l_age Stabilizer Function _,,,, _., ',,*° }} p. 284 The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash.
  • Page 85 seectth © fix the camera using a tripod to shoot. When you shoot with the camera attached to a tripod, we recommend you set [HS Mode] to [Off]. °o ® If camera shake is too strong, it may not be fully corrected. 5"_, ®...
  • Page 86 Adjusting Speed Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. processing when you shoot at a high ISO speed. ®...
  • Page 87 Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto JSO Shift) When the camera shake warning icon (_) appears during shooting, this function allows you to increase ISO speed and to shoot at a shutter speed which minimizes the effects of camera shake by pressing the button, ®Hn _, or _...
  • Page 89 _Mode Dial Creative Zone _mage zone The camera automatically selects settings, 5" Auto (p. 17) Image Zone When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting (p. 95). : Portrait _A: Landscape : Night Snapshot _,: Sports...
  • Page 90 Movie Shooting Regardless of the mode dial position you can shoot movies* just pressing the Movie button. You can select the movie recording pixels (p. 91 ) and shoot with color effects such as Color Accent, Color Swap, and My Colors. Sound is recorded in stereo. In modes other than _lm mode, some of the settings previously set in menus such as the FUNC.
  • Page 91 o Be careful ofthe following while r ecording - Donot t ouch the microphone (p. 4 0). - ifyou press abutton, the sound of[he button being pressed will a lso berecorded. - The camera will a utomatically adjust the exposure white b alance tosuit the shooting conditions during...
  • Page 92 ® You can perform the following operations when shooting a movie (you can also set them before shooting when the mode dial is set to _). - AF lock: if you press the MF button, auto focus wiii be fixed at the current state.
  • Page 94 Shooting Stii! I_a_es while Shootin_ a _lovJ÷ You can shoot a Mgh quality still image* while shooting a movie. * The recordingpixelsandcompressionare the same asthose setfor stittimages (excluding_ ). button haBfway to focus. • Press the shutter halfway so the camera can focus and set exposure for the still image.
  • Page 95 _$etting Recording Functions The microphone level (sound recording level) for movie, sound memos (p. 189) and sound recorder (p. 190), and Wind Filter (p. 190) can be set. Select [Audio]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the _, or €_ button to select the _[_ menu.
  • Page 96 ® Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong. However, unnatural sound will result when used to record in locations with no wind.
  • Page 97 _Sheeting Modes for Specific Scenes When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting, or S_ (Specia! Scene} .............. sott.o .,odo di°w to_, _, ...... SCN mode 1o Use the control dial to select the scene mode.
  • Page 98 Night Snapshot Allows you to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake when firmly holding the camera, even without using a tripod. Sports Shoots continuous images with autofocus. Well suited for shooting moving subjects.
  • Page 99 Q Snow Shoots without ablue t inge and without making people appear dark a gainst asnowy backgroun& Shoots without making people appear dark n ear ::r o water or sand where reflected sunlight isstrong, o [] Fireworks 5" Captures fireworks in the sky sharply at optima! exposure,...
  • Page 100 _J_ Color Swap Use this option to transform a color specified in the screen into another (p. 146). _® The shutter speed is slow in _ or _ mode. Always use a tdpod io avoid Camera shake. ® in _, or _ mode, the ISO speed may increase and cause n0ise in the image depending 0n the...
  • Page 101 Program The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. You can set the ISO speed, exposure compensation and wMte balance. ® When a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in red on the LCD monitor when the button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 102 Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas.
  • Page 103 following relationship. Aperture Value Shutter Speed (seconds) f/2.8 15 - 1/1600 f/3.2 - 3.5 15 - 1/2000 Maximum Wide Angle f/4.0 - 7.1 15 - 1/2500 f/8.0 - 9.0 15 - 1/3200 f/5.7 15 - 1/1600 f/6.3 - 7.1 15 - 1/2000 Maximum Telephoto f/8.0...
  • Page 104 Setting Aperture 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 and create a beautiful portrait.
  • Page 105 second*. Therefore, even i fanaperture value i spreset, the aperture value m ay a utomatically bereset tomatch the synchronized flash speed. * When using an external flash, see pp. 258, 259. Aperture Value Display ® The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to enter the camera.

  • Page 106: Using The Control Dial

    M Manua||y Setting Shutter Speed Ape_ure You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images, _od÷ d_al to M o settinyo 1. Press the [_ button to select the shutter speed or aperture value, 2, Use the control dial to change the shutter speed or aperture value.
  • Page 107 aperture value or the shutter speed may change in accordance with the zoom position (p. 101 ). ® The brightness of the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value. When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place, set the flash to _ (Flash on) or use an externally mounted flash, the image will always be bright.
  • Page 108 Shooting Panoramic |_ages (Stitch Assist} Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. directiono 1.
  • Page 109 5" ¢Q ® You cannot display the images On a TV when shooting in tch Assist mode. • The settings for the first image are appl!ed to the second umage 0nwar& images on a computer. se PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the...
  • Page 110 CDI-E376-010 XXXXXX © CANON INC. 2008 PRINTED IN JAPAN...

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