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  • Page 2 After shooting, playback and check whether the images have been properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

  • Page 3: Item Check List

    item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Battery Pack Battery Charger Camera LP-E10 LC-E10/LC-E10E* (with eyecup and body cap) (with protective cover) interface Cable Wide Strap EW-200D...

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Conventions Used in this Manual icons in this Manual <_> indicates the Main Dial. <AT> <4_> indicates the < _;, > cross keys. <8> indicates the setting button. ¢4, _6, ¢10,016 indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button.

  • Page 5: Chapters

    Chapters iiii_`_ii)ii_i_i:iiii_!iii!_i_:_ii!_i_:_ii!_i_:_ii!_i_:_ii!_i_:_ii!_i_:_ii!_i_:_ii!_i_:_ii!_i_:_ii!_i_ ¸;ii!i iiiii;;:;i;ii;;_;i;ii;;_;i;ii;;_;i;ii;;_;i;ii;;_;i;ii;;_ For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera's basic operations and shooting procedures. _.trod.ct_o. Ge_i.gS_ed BasicShootingand image Playback Creat_veS.oot_.g Adva.cedS.oot_.g S.ooti.gwit. t.eLCD Mo.itor(UveViewS.ooti.g) 121 s.oot_.g Movie, Ha.dyreat_e, _mage P _ayback Printing Images :i'; CustomizingtheCamera .efe_e.ce So.w=eS_G_ide QuickReferenceGuideandlnstructionManuallndex...

  • Page 6: Contents At A Glance

    Contents at a Glance Shoot automatically p.49 - 62 (BasicZonemodes) Shoot continuously ..p.86 (_ Continuousshooting) Take a picture of yourself in a group p.87 (® Self-timer) Freeze the action ..p.92 (Tv Shutter-pr{or{ty A E) Blur the action Blur the background p.55 ([] CreativeAuto) Keep the background in sharp focus p.94 (Av Aperture-priorityAE)
  • Page 7 Takemanypictures po74(JSl, tlS1, S2, S3) Change the point of focus p.83 ([] AF pointselection) Shoot a moving subject ..p.61,82 (At ServoAF) View the images with the Playback) camera p,70 (F_q Search for pictures quickly p.176 (N Index displaY) p.177 (_ Imagebrowsing) Rate images p.180 (Ratings) Prevent important images...

  • Page 8: Index To Features

    index to Features Battery Image-recording quality p.74 • Charging p.26 Picture Style p.79 • Installing/Removing p.28 White balance p.115 • Battery check ..p.32 Color space ..p.119 Power outlet ..p.228 image enhancement features Auto power off p.31 • Auto Lighting Optimizer p.107 •...
  • Page 9 Index toFeatures Aperture=priority p.94 Manual exposure p.97 image review time p.154 Bulb p.98 Single image display p.70 Automatic Depth-of-field • Shooting information p.99 display p.198 Metering mode p.100 _ndex display p.176 image browsing (Jump dispmay) p.177 Exposure compensation p.101 Magnify ..

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    iii_!_i_!!!_i!!_i_!_i_!!!_i!!_i_!_i_!!!_i!!_i_!_i_!!!_i!!_i_!_i_!!!_i!_i!_!_d!_!_!_i!_ ¸¸_¸¸_!_!_i_!_!i!_i_!i_i_i_i_i_!i_i_i_!i!i_i_i_!i!i_i_i_!i!i_i_i_ Item Check List ....................Conventions Used in this Manual ..............Chapters ......................Contents at a Glance ..................Index to Features ....................Handling Precautions ..................Quick Start Guide .................... Nomenclature ....................i!i_i_!!!_!!!_i_!i!iii!_i_!_J_i_!_i_!_J_i_!_i_!_ii!_!_!i!_!_!_iii_ii_!i_ii!ii!_ ¸i:iiii'i_iiiiiii_iiii _i_iiii_iiii'i_iiii_iii_ _i_iiii_i_i_'ii_ii_i_ii 'ii_ii_i_ii'ii_ii_i_ii 'ii_ii_i_ii'ii_ii_i_ii 'ii_ii_i_ii'ii_ii_i_ii 'ii_ii_i_ii'ii_ii_i_ii 'ii_ii_i_ii'ii_ii_i_ii 'ii_ii_i_ii'ii_ii_i_ii 'ii_ii_i_ii'ii_ii_i_ii...
  • Page 11 Contents Shoot by Ambience Selection ................Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type ..............Image Playback ..................P: Program AE ....................Setting the Image-recording Quality ..............IS0: Changing the ISO Speed ................. _-'= Selecting the Subject's Optimal Image Characteristics (Picture Style)..79 AF: Changing the Autofecus Mode (AF Mode) ..........
  • Page 12 Contents Shooting Function Settings ................131i M enu Function Settings ................Changing the Autofocus Mode ..............MF: Focusing Manually ................. J,_, Shooting Movies ..................Shooting Function Settings ................Menu Function Settings ................. Handy Features ..................... Silencing the Beeper .................. Card Reminder ...................
  • Page 13 Contents Slide Show (Auto Playback) ..........Playback on aHigh-Definition TV ..........[] Protecting Images ............Erasing Images ............DISR Shooting Information Display ..........Preparing toPrint ............f'_ Printing ...................... Trimming the Image ..................Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ............Direct Printing with DPOF ................ Setting Custom Functions ................

  • Page 14: Handling Precautions

    If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.
  • Page 15 Besides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare cases lubricant from the camera's internal parts may adhere to the front of the sensor. If visible spots remain on the image, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.

  • Page 16: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide insert the battery. (p.28) To charge the battery, see page 26. Attach the lens. (p.35) Align the lens' white or red index with the camera's index in the matching color. Set the lens focus mode switch to <AF>. (p.35) <ON>.
  • Page 17 QuickStartGuide Set the Mode Dial to <0> (Full Auto). (p.50) All the necessary camera settings will be set automatically. Focus the subject. (p.39) Look through the viewfinder aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject.
  • Page 18 The names in bold indicate the parts mentioned up until the "Basic Shooting and Image Playback" section. flaah/AF-assist beam i ....Blilt-in (p.88/84) Mode Dial (p.22) ....Power switch (p.31) ......... EF Ler_s mount inde× (p.35) EF-S Lens mount index (p.35) <_>...

  • Page 19: Magnify

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  • Page 20: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature Shooting Settings Display (in Creative Zone modes, p.22) ....Shutter speed _"_ Main Diat pointer (p.91) ...... Ape_ure ShootiHg mode ....indicatorExposure Exposure tevet ....compensation HigNight tone priority (p.220) amount (p. 101 ) Flash exposure AEB range (p.103) compensation (p.t02) _% External flash...
  • Page 21 Nomenclature Viewfinder information ....AF point activation indicator <,> Focusing screen ....... AF points ................ <IS0> ISO speed White balance correction <_> AE lock/ AEB in-progress <_> Improper FE tock warning <_H> High-speed sync (FP flash) <D+> Highlight tone priority <_>...
  • Page 22 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes, Creative Zone modes, and the Movie shooting mode. Creative Zone These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects. : Program AE (p.72) : Shutter-priorityAE (p.92) The camera sets everything to suit the subject.
  • Page 23 Nomenclature Lens Lens without a distance scale Focusing ring (p.85,135) ....Hood mount ....(p.257) Filter thread (front of tens) (p.257) _mage Stabilizer switch (p.37) ....Contacts (p.15) Lens mount index (p.35) ....
  • Page 24 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-EIO Charger for Battery Pack LP-EIO (p.26)....Power plug I .k' i II ch'_°e'=' ....Fu_-oharoe _amp _'L_ _jl: Battery pack slot Battery Charger LC-EIOE Charger for Battery Pack LP-EIO (p.26). Battery pack slot ...... Power cord Full-char{ Cha_elamp ..
  • Page 25 Getting Started Thischapterexplainspreparatorystepsbeforeyoustart shooting and basiccamera operations. / Passtheend ofthestrapthrough / thecamera'sstrap mounteyelet / fromthebottom. Then pass it / throughthestrap'sbuckleasshown | in the illustration. Pull the strap to take upanyslackand makesure thestrapwill notloosenfromthe b_okUe. Theeyepiececoverisalso L_::_ attachedtothestrap(p.229).

  • Page 26: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Remove the protective cover. Detach the protective cover provided with the battery. Attach the battery. As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger. To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. LC-E,0 Recharge the battery.
  • Page 27 Do not charge any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E10. The Battery Pack LP-E10 is dedicated to Canon products only. Using it with an incompatible battery charger or product may result in malfunction or accidents for which Canon cannot be held liable.

  • Page 28: Installing And Removing The Battery And Card

    Installing and Removing the Battery and Card Load a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E10 into the camera. The card (sold separately) can be an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. The captured images are recorded onto the card. Make sure the card's write-protect switch is set upward...
  • Page 29 Installing and Removing the Battery and Card i!iii _'_ After opening the card/battery compartment cover, be careful not to push it back further. Otherwise, the hinge might break. The number of possible shots depends on the remaining capacity of the card, image-recording quality, ISO speed, etc.
  • Page 30 Installing and Removing the Battery and Card When the access lamp is lit or blinking, it indicates that images are being written to or read by the card, being erased, or data is being transferred. When the access lamp is lit or blinking, do not open the card/battery compartment cover and never do any of the following.

  • Page 31: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power if the dateltime setting screen appears when you turn on the power switch, see page 33 to set the date/time. <ON> : The camera turns on. <OFF> : The camera turns offand does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera.
  • Page 32 Turning on the Power When the power switch is set to < ON >, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels: Battery level is OK. Battery level is less than half full. Battery will be exhausted soon. (Blinks) Battery must be recharged, Battery...

  • Page 33: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 and 4 to set the date/time. Note that the date/time appended recorded images will be based on this date/time...

  • Page 34: Selecting The Interface Language

    Selecting the Interface Language Display the menu screen. Press the <MENU> button to display the menu screen. Under the [_:] tab, select [Language(#_-]. Press the < 4_ > key to select the [_':] tab. Press the < AT > key to select [Language@_-- ] (the fourth item from the top), then press <_-_>.

  • Page 35: Attaching And Detaching A Lens

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens Remove the caps. Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows..Attach the lens. White index Align the lens' red or white index with the camera's index matching the same color.

  • Page 36: Format

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus slightly. While pressing the lens release...

  • Page 37: About The Lens Image Stabilizer

    About the Lens image Stabilizer When you use the IS lens' built-in Image Stabilizer, camera shake corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens as an example. * Is stands for Image Stabilizer. Set the iS switch to <ON>.

  • Page 38: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. Turn the knob left or right until the nine AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the camera's dioptric adjustment still cannot provide a sharp viewfinder image, using Dioptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately)is recommended.
  • Page 39 Basic Operation The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder (¢4).

  • Page 40: [] Quick Control For Shooting Functions

    Quick Control for Shooting Functions You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control screen. Press t.e button. The Quick Control screen wiii appear (_10). Set the desired function..
  • Page 41 [] Quick Control for Shooting Functions White balance correction* (p.117) ........Aperture (p.94) Shutter speed (p.92) Exposure compensation/ ......Highlight tone priority* (p.220) AEB setting (p.101,103) ISO speed (p.77) Shootim (p.22) Flash exposure compensation (p. 102) Picture Style Raise built-in flash AF mode Image-recording quality...

  • Page 42: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations With menus, you can set various functions such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the < MENU > button, < ,;_ > cross keys, and < _-_> button on the camera back to operate the menus.
  • Page 43 Menu Operations Display the menu screen. Press the < MENU > button to display the menu screen. Select a Press the < 4_ > key to select a menu tab. Select the desired item. Press the < AT > key to select the item, then press <_-_>.

  • Page 44: Formatting The Card

    Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep.
  • Page 45 Formatting the Card iiiiiii! ii i i!i ill! if i !!i i!i! ii i i!iiiii!! !i!i!!i!ii iii!iii!ii!iiii!i!!ii:iiiil i_!i ii i ! i !ii!i i ! i !ii!i i !i !i i!i i!i ! ii!i i !i ! ii!i i ! i !ii!i i ! i !i i !i i!i ! ii!i i !i ! ii!i i ! i !ii!i i ! i !ii!i i!i ! ii!i i !i ! ii!ii_i !_ ! i i !!! ilil !_!_: !i_!i iii_ iii_ii...

  • Page 46: Switching The Lcd Monitor Display

    Switching the LCD Monitor Display The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc. @ When you turn on the power switch, the shooting settings wiii be displayed. ® When you press the shutter button halfway, the display will turn off.

  • Page 47: Feature Guide

    Feature Guide The Feature guide is a simple description of the respective function or option. It is displayed when you change the shooting mode or use the Quick Control screen to set a shooting function, Live View shooting, movie shooting, or playback. When you select a function or option on the Quick Control screen, the Feature guide description is displayed.
  • Page 49 Basic Shooting and image Playback This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback images. With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically (p.63,232).

  • Page 50: [] Fully Automatic Shooting

    Fully Automatic Shooting Set the Mode Dial to <0>. Aim any AF point over the subject. All the AF points will be used to focus, and generally the closest object wiii be focused. Aiming the center AF point over the subject wiii make focusing easier.
  • Page 51 IZ3 Fully Automatic Shooting The focus confirmation light <0> blinks and focus is not achieved, Aim the AF point over an area having good contrast, then press the shutter button halfway (p.39). If you are too close to the subject, move away and try again.

  • Page 52: Full Auto Techniques

    Full Auto Techniques Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the <C3> (Full Auto) mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
  • Page 53 C3 Full Auto Techniques By pressing the <r_> button, you can shoot wHle viewing the image on the camera's LCD monitor. This is called Live View shooting. For details, see page 121. Display the Live View image the LCD monitor. Press the <_>...

  • Page 54: Disabling Flash

    Disabling Flash in places where flash photography is prohibited, use the < _ > (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for capturing the particular ambience of a scene, such as candlelight scenes. Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks.

  • Page 55: [] Creative Auto Shooting

    Shooting Creative Auto Unlike the <[_> Full Auto mode where the camera sets everything, the < _> Creative Auto mode enables you to easily change the depth of field, drive mode, and flash firing. You can also choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. The default setting is the same as the <O>...
  • Page 56 Creative Auto Shooting Shutter speed Aperture ISO speed Battery check Possible shots Image-recording quality Pressing the <[_> button enables you to set the following: (1) Shoot by ambience selection You can set the ambience you want to convey in your images. Press the <...
  • Page 57 Creative Auto Shooting (3)Drive mode/Flash firing When you press <8>, the drive mode or flash firing setting screens wiii appear. Set as desired, then press <8> finalize the setting and return to the Quick Control screen. Drive mode: Press the < _ >...

  • Page 58: Shooting Portraits

    Shooting Portraits The <_> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and the hair look softer than with the <C3> (Full Auto) mode. The further the distance between the subject and background, the better.

  • Page 59: Shooting Landscapes

    Shooting Landscapes Use the < t,A > (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, or to have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also become more vivid and the image sharper than with < C3> (Full Auto). With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.

  • Page 60: Shooting Close-Ups

    Shooting Close-ups When you want to photograph flowers or small tHngs up close, use the <_> (Close-up) mode. To make small tHngs appear much larger, use a macro lens (sold separately). Use a simple background. A simple background makes the flower, etc., stand out better. Move to the subject as close as possible.

  • Page 61: Shooting Moving Subjects

    Shooting Moving Subjects To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a moving vehicle, use the <_&> (Sports) mode. Use a telephoto lens. Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar, Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point over the subject, then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus.

  • Page 62: Shooting Portraits At Night

    Shooting Portraits at Night ... To shoot someone at night and obtain a naturaHooking exposure in the background, use the <_> (Night Portrait) mode. i;!ii!i ; _ _i_ii!;iiiii_ii!;iiiii_ii!;iiiii_ii!;iil;!il;il ¸!! ;iii!ii!;_ii!ii iil;ii!iii!i_iiii!;iiii!: i!iii!i_i i!;iiii!;iiii!;: i!_iiii!i_i i!;_i i!ii_i!ii!_i; Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view.

  • Page 63: [] Quick Control

    [_ Quick Control Example: Portrait mode In Basic Zone modes when the shooting settings screen is displayed, you can press the <[_> button to display the Quick Control screen. The table below indicates the functions that can be set with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode.
  • Page 64 Shoot by Ambience Selection Except in the <C3> (Full Auto) and <_> (Flash Off) Basic Zone modes, you can select the ambience for shooting. (1) Standard setting No setting (2) Vivid Low / Standard / Strong (3) Soft Low I Standard / Strong (4) Warm Low I Standard...

  • Page 65: Shoot By Ambience Selection

    Shoot by Ambience Selection ambience effect. Press the <AT> key to select effect bar so that [Effect] appears the bottom. Press the <41_> key or turn the < _> dial to select the desired effect. Take the picture. To shoot while the Live View image...
  • Page 66 Shoot by Ambience Selection Ambience Settings (1) Standard setting Standard image characteristics for the respective shooting mode. Note that < _ > has image characteristics geared for portraits and <_> is geared for landscapes. Each ambience is a modification of the respective shooting mode's image characteristics.
  • Page 67 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type In the <_> (Portrait), <_,A> (Landscape), <_> (Close-up), and <¢%> (Sports) Basic Zone modes, you can shoot while the settings match the lighting or scene type. Normally, [Default setting] is adequate, but if the settings match the lighting condition or scene, the picture will look more accurate to your eye.

  • Page 68: Shoot By Lighting Or Scene Type

    Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type :';! On the Quick Control screen, select the lighting or scene type. Press the <[_]> button (_10). Press the <AT> key to select [Default setting]. [Shoot by lighting or scene type] will appear on the screen's bottom.
  • Page 69 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type Lighting or Scene Type Settings (1) Default setting The default setting. (2) Daylight For subjects under sunlight. Gives more naturaHooking blue skies and greenery and reproduces light-colored flowers better. (3) Shade For subjects in the shade. Suitable for skin tones, which may look too bluish, and for light-colored flowers.

  • Page 70: [] Image Playback

    image Playback The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 175. Playback the image. When you press the < [] > button, the last image captured will be displayed. Select an image.
  • Page 71 Creative Shooting In the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, most functions are set automatically and cannot be changed. In the <P> (Program AE) mode, you can set various functions and be more creative. In the <P> mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain a standard exposure.
  • Page 72 P. Program AE The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject's brightness. This is called Program AE..Set the Mode Dial to <P>. Focus the subject. Look through the viewfinder and aim the selected AF point over the subject.

  • Page 73: P: Program Ae

    P: Program AE Change the ISO speed or use the buJlt4n flash. To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the ISO speed (p.77) or use the built-in flash (p.88). In the <P> mode, the built-in flash will not fire automatically. So under low light, press the <_>...
  • Page 74 Setting the Image=recording Quality You can select the pixel count and the image quality. Ten image- recording quality settings are provided: L, • L, t M, • M, t _51, 52, 53, _, _+lL. Select [Quality]. Under the [_'] tab, select [Quality], then press <_-_>.

  • Page 75: Setting The Image-Recording Quality

    Setting the Image-recording Quality I want to select the image-recording quality matching the paper size for printing. Refer to the diagram on the left when Paper size choosing the image-recording quality. If A3 (42x29.7cm/16.5xl1.7in.) I you want to crop the image, selecting a higher quality (more pixels) such as d L, A4 (29.7x21om/ •...

  • Page 76: Adjustment

    Setting the Image-recording Quality is the raw image data before it is made into ,a L or other images. Although images require software like Digital Photo Professional (provided, p.270) so they can be displayed on the computer, they also offer flexibility for image adjustments possible only with _. effective when you want to precisely adjust the image yourself or shoot an important subject.
  • Page 77 ISO: Changing the ISO Speed _ Set the ISO speed (image sensor's sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set automatically (p.78). Press the <_, tSO> button. [ISO speed] will appear. Set the ISO speed.

  • Page 78: Is0: Changing The Iso Speed

    IS0: Changing the ISO Speed "_ If the ISO speed is set to [AUTO], actual ISO speed to be set wiii be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway. As indicated below, ISO speed will be set automatically suit the shooting mode.
  • Page 79 ,_=_ Selecting theSubject's Optimal image C haracteristics By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject. In Basic Zone modes, you cannot select the Picture Style. Select [Picture Style]. Under the [t_ =] tab, select [Picture Style], then press <8>.

  • Page 80: Image-Recording Quality

    _-'_ Selecting the Subject's Optimal Image Characteristics* Neutral This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. For natural colors and subdued images. Faithfu_ This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer.

  • Page 81: Mode

    AF : Changing the Autofocus Mode _ You can select the AF (autofocus) mode to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the most suitable AF mode is set automatically. On the lens, set the focus mode switch to <AF>.

  • Page 82: Af Point Selection

    AF: Changing the Autofocus Mode "_ If focus cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light <O> in the viewfinder will blink. If this occurs, a picture cannot be taken even if the shutter button is pressed completely. Recompose the picture and try to focus again.

  • Page 83: [] Selecting The Af Point

    Selecting the AF Point * In Basic Zone modes, the camera will normally focus the closest subject automatically. Therefore, it might not always focus your target subject. In the <P>, <Tv>, <Av>, and <M> modes, you can select the AF point and use it to focus the target subject.
  • Page 84 Selecting the AF Point * i_ , _,!_ __ _ ,_ ,_ ,_i_ i_ i _ _ ::i_:i_:i_:i_i_ _ '_ i i_ii_ii _i i! _ _ _,i !_ _ ,ii_'i_ _ _ _'_'_ _'_ _'_ _' _ _,_ _:,,_ i_ _ i_ :_ : _ _ ii__'_ _', _, _ !.,i_i i_,_i_'i_i:,i! When shooting...

  • Page 85: Subjects Difficult To Focus

    Subjects Difficult to Focus Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder's focus confirmation light <O> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: Very low-contrast subjects. (Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.) Subjects in very low light Extremely backlit or reflective subjects (Example: Car with a highly reflective body, etc.) Near and far subjects covered by an AF point (Example: Animal in a cage, etc.)

  • Page 86: Continuous Shooting

    % Continuous Shooting You can shoot up to about 3 shots per sec. This is effective for shooting a child running toward you or capturing different facial expressions. Pre,, t he<" ®>butt°,. Select Press the <4_> key or turn the <_>...

  • Page 87: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self=timer Press the <-,I _ ®> button. Select the self=timer. Press the <4_> key or turn the < _> dial to select the desired self- timer, then press <8>. : lO-sec, self-timer : 2-sec. self-timer : lO-sec, self-timer plus continuous shots...

  • Page 88: Using The Built-In Flash

    Using the Built=in Flash In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions in daylight, just raise the built- in flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the <P> mode, the shutter speed (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) will be set automatically to prevent camera shake.

  • Page 89: Settings

    Using the Built-in Flash If the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed (p.77). By increasing the ISO speed, you can extend the flash range. In bright light, decrease the ISO speed. If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks, decrease the ISO speed.

  • Page 90: Information

    Tokyo 108-8011, Japan "1 This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of January 2011. For information on | the camera's compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date, contact any Canon Service Center. CTI-7194HE-001 © CANON INC. 2011...

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