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  • Page 1 Camera User Guide Make sure, guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera. Store this guide use it in the future.
  • Page 2 Choosing Settings Yourself in this chapter you wiii ieam how to use the various functions in p mode to progressively advance your shooting skills= This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dia! to P, P stands for Program Before attempting to shoot...
  • Page 3 You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) = infinity at maximum wide angle (1_]), and approximately 30 cm (12 in.) = infinity at maximum telephoto (E$]).
  • Page 4 You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is approximately 50 cm - 7_0 m (1.6 - 23 ft.) at maximum wide angle (_]), approximately 50 cm - 4_0 m (1.6 - 13 ft.) at maximum telephoto (E_3).
  • Page 5 You can change the width to height ratio of an image. ; Choose an aspect ratio. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose 4:3. Chooseanopt on. Press the 4_ buttons or turn the _ dial to choose an option, then press the @ button.
  • Page 6 30174 123550 The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed (p.
  • Page 7 Shooting RAW_mages Approximate Values for Paper Size (for 4:3 Aspect Ratios} S Suitable for sending images as e=mail attachments. Postcard size 3.5" x 5" 5,,x7,,N21 A3-A5 A RAW image is raw data recorded with nearly no deterioration in image quality resulting from image processing...
  • Page 8 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ shoot °gRAw mag Records a JPEG image. When JPEG images are recorded_ the images are processed inside the camera for optimum image quality and compressed. JPEG However the compression process is irreversible_ meaning that the raw data cannot be recovered once it has been compressed.
  • Page 9 Choose the JSOspeed. Turn the JSO dia! to choose an JSO speed setting. When you choose an JSO speed that is available for setting, the ISO lamp lights orange. When you choose an ISO speed that is not available for setting, the ISO lamp wil! turn off, and the camera will automatically...
  • Page 10 Changing the Ise Speed Changing Maximum JSO Speed You can set a maximum speed of _ for _ " Choose [tSO Auto Settings]. MENU Press the button to choose [ISO Auto Settings] in the _ tab, then press the button. Choose the ma×imum ISOspeed.
  • Page 11 The white balance (WB) function sets the optima! white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose AWB= chooseanoption. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _ dial to choose an option, then press the @...
  • Page 12 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ Adjos,iogthe Wh to Bo,ooco Custo_ White Balance You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual scene you will shoot.
  • Page 13 continuous shoeti.g Turn the _, or @ dial, and adjust the correction amount for B, A, M, and G. To reset the correction level, press the MENU button. DISR Press the button to complete setting. As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot...
  • Page 14 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ Changing theTone of_n_mage [My Co_ors) i iiiiiii The camera shoots continuously with the focus and Ddj Continuous exposure set when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Continuous The camera shoots continuously and focuses. Shooting AF The [AF Frame) is set to [Center]. The camera shoots continuously with the focus fixed to L_v_J3 Continuous.
  • Page 15 uuuuu_ uuuuu_ uuuuu_ uuuuu_ Changing theTone ofan Image IMy ¢o_ors) '_V Vivid impression. Sepia Sepia tones. _W B/W Black and white. Combines the effects of Vivid Red, Vivid Green and Vivid Blue Positive Film to produce intense natural appearing colors like those obtained with positive film.
  • Page 16 Shooting Using the Viewfinder The more to the right, the stronger/darker (skin tone) the effect gets, the more to the left, the weaker/lighter (skin tone) the effect gets. DISR Press the button to complete setting. if you want to save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting instead...
  • Page 17 WMle you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are Iocked, You can now recompose and shoot This is called Focus Lock, Focus. Center the subject you want in focus, and press the shutter button halfway, Confirm that the AF Frame on the subject is green.
  • Page 18 Getting More Out of Your This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions. TMs chapter assumes that you have set the mode dia! to P. The sections "Setting the Shutter Speed"...
  • Page 19 You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. After pressing the MENU button, choose [AF Frame] in the _ tab, then press the _ buttons to choose an option. Face AiAF Detects people's...
  • Page 20 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ o.ong,og t.oAF Frome Pos,t,on _od s ,ze!!!_ FlexiZone/Center A single AF frame wilt be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. In [FlexiZone], you can change the position and size of the AF frame (p= 93)= When the AF frame mode is set to [FlexiZone] (see above)
  • Page 21 uuuuu_ uuuuu_ uuuuu_ uuuuu_ $hootingwith ServoAF Compmetethesettings. Press the _ button. While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. Choose [Servo AF]. MENU Press the button to choose...
  • Page 22 Choose the subject to focus on. Even if the subject moves, it will be tracked within a certain range. Choose [Tracking AF]. MENU Press the button to choose Frame] in the O tab, then press the _ buttons to choose [Tracking AF].
  • Page 23 Magnifyingthe Focal Point Bfyou press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. Choose [AF-Point Zoom]. Press the MENU button to choose [AF- Point Zoom) in the _ tab, then press the _ buttons to choose [On].
  • Page 24 iiiiiiiii_ S.oo,,o0w,,h,h iii! The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focaB distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. _ ................Lock the focus. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the _ button.
  • Page 25 Shooting in ManuaJ Focus Mode Even if the subject moves, the face frame _ wil! follow the subject within a certain range. If a face is not detected, '_ : will not appear. Choose the face to focus on. If you press the _ button, the face frame ' will move to another...
  • Page 26 Focus Bracketing tFocus°BKT Mode) Focusing roughly. The side bar shows the MF indicator focal point and a distance display. WMle looking at the magnified area, turn the _ dial to find an approximate focus. Fin°tuning thefoou,. MF indicator Rfyou press the shutter button haIfway press the _...
  • Page 27 Changingthe Metering Method Setthefoeus. Press the D[SPo button, Press the 4 _, buttons or turn the _ diaB to make the setting. You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) match the shooting conditions. Choose the metering method. After pressing the E_ button, turn the dial to choose...
  • Page 28 Shooting with the AE Lock Linking Spot AE Point Frame to the Fr_e choose Eo_. Follow the Step above to choose E*_. choose[spot AE Point]. MENU Press the button to choose [Spot AE Point] in the _ tab, then press the 4 buttons to choose [AF Point].
  • Page 29 Just as with the AE lock (p. 101 ), you can lock the exposure for shooting with the flash. FE stands for "Flash Exposure". choose _.(p. 77). Lock the flash exposure. Point the camera toward the subject press the "X- button. The flash wi_ fire and when -_ appears, flash output will be retained.
  • Page 30 Shooting with Stow Synchro You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.
  • Page 31 The ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 (3 stops) of the actual level, allowing for slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values. Choose ND. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose set[ND r mter] to IOn]. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _ dial to choose...
  • Page 32 iiiiiiiii_ so,,,oot.oApo. iii! If the aperture value appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Adjust the shutter speed untii the aperture value appears in white. Safety shift can also be used (p. 106). ii_i ;!_!!_i i_i _ii_i...
  • Page 33 Setting Shutter Speed Aperture Va_ue With TV and AV modes, if you press the MENU button to display the _ tab and set [Safety Shift] to [On], the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot otherwise be obtained.
  • Page 34 Correcting the Brightness and Shooting {i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. To suppress MgMight blowout, Dynamic Range Correction is used.
  • Page 35 Usingthe EJectronic LeveJ Make the setting. Press the 4 F buttons or turn the _ dial to choose an option, then press the @ button. Cl will appear on the screen. Shadow Correct Choose _b10. Follow Step 1 on p_ 107 to choose then DISR press the...
  • Page 36 Red-Eye Correction Level t he o.me_.. ;: Adjust the camera's tilt on the left and right sides so that the center of the electronic level turns green. You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Control].
  • Page 37 Adjusting Flash Exposure Compensation Just like with Exposure Compensation (p. 76), you can adjust the exposure _+2stops in 1/3ostop increments when using the flash. Choose the compensation amount. After pressing the _ button, immediately turn the _ dial to choose compensation amount, then press the...
  • Page 38 in _V_ mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. Setthe mode dial toM. choosethe Revel of fi.sh o.tp.t. After pressing the _ button, immediately turn the _ dial to choose the level of output, then press the @ button.
  • Page 39 Registering SheotingSettings You can register commonly used shooting modes and settings to your preference. To switch between registered settings, simply turn the mode dia! to Cl or C2. Even if you switch shooting modes or turn off the power, settings that usually cancel (self timer,...
  • Page 40 ::::::::::: ohooo,ootheoo,o U, You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. choose/A, Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 62 to choose _fA.
  • Page 41 cha.gi.g the c o,or ..dshooti.g Choose a negative value to limit the range of co_ors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors. DISR Pressing button restores shooting screen. Choose/s. Follow Steps 1 = 2 on p, 62 to choose PresstheDISP.
  • Page 42 Changing the Co,or and Shooting Specify the target color. Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the _ button. The specified color will be recorded. specifythe ra.gc of co_ors to bc swapped. @ Press the ,_'_ buttons or turn the _...
  • Page 43 Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. choose @ or _. Follow Steps 1 = 2 on p. 62 to choose orE, Take thefirstshot.
  • Page 44 Using Various Functions Shooting Movies This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the "Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections in Chapter 1, and explains to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. This chapter assumes that the mode dial has been set to _ mode.
  • Page 45 You can choose between four Movie modes. Choose a Movie mode. After pressing the @ button, press the _.'9 _ buttons to choose Press the _ _ buttons or turn the _ dial to choose a movie mode, then press the button= _,_,Standard Normal mode.
  • Page 46 Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model ttVliniature Effect) Choose the area to keep in focus. D[SR Press the button. Move the zoom lever to change the frame size, and press the _v buttons to change the frame position. Choose a playback speed.
  • Page 47 I hr. 58 rain. 19 sec. 8 hr. 04 min. 30 sec. Based on Canon's testing standards. Recording wilt automatically stop when the ctip file size reaches 4 GB,_r when the recording time reaches 29 minutes and 59 seconds when shooting in It_, and approximately 1 hour when shooting in _ or _.
  • Page 48 You can _ock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before shooting. Focus. Press the shutter button ha}fway to focus. Look the exposure. After releasing the shutter button, press the _ button to lock the exposure. exposure shift bar appears.
  • Page 49 The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images when in _', )_ or ,;_. Zooming in More Closely On Subjects The digital zoom (p, 58) is available in _m...
  • Page 50 Editing Summary of Movie Control Panel in "Viewing Movies" (p. 30) Playba0k Stow motion playback (You can use the 4 _, buttons or turn the @) diat to to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Display the last frame Edit (p.
  • Page 51 uuuuu_ uuuuu_ uuuuu_ uuuuu_ Editing Even if you move _ to a point other than a ok&, only the portion from the nearest ok_ to the left will be trimmed when &_ is chosen. Only the portion from the nearest o k&...
  • Page 52 Using Various Playback Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. Press the El button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera.
  • Page 53 Searching l_ages Usin 9 index DispJay Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you wanL Move the zoom lever toward _..images will display in an index. The number of images increases each time you move the lever toward _.
  • Page 54 When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 136) or delete (p. 140) images while filtered. Choose a target filter. In single image playback, press the button, then press the A_...
  • Page 55 Viewing _magee in Filtered P_aybaek Filters that do not have any corresponding images cannot be chosen. In filtered playback (Step 2), you can view filtered images with "Quickly Searching Images" (p. !26), "Viewing Slideshows" (p. 129), and "Magnifying Images" (p. 131 ). You can process all filtered images at once while performing operations in "Protecting Images"...
  • Page 56 You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [SJideshow]. Press the MENU button to choose [Slideshow] from the F¢] tab, then press the button= M kethesexing. Press the ,_v buttons or turn the _ dial to choose an item, then press the 4_ buttons to adjust the setting.
  • Page 57 You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus. Press the D ISR button to switch to the focus cheek display (p.
  • Page 58 Move zoom lever toward The display will zoom in on the image. you continue to ho_d the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x. If you press the ,_v4 _ buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area.
  • Page 59 Changing _mage Transitions image° Choose Press the Av 4 _ buttons to choose image you want to view nexL The chosen image will be displayed in the middle, and the next four possibilities will appear. Pressing the @ button will display middle image at full size.
  • Page 60 Using the supplied stereo AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. Open the camera's terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera's terminal hsert...
  • Page 61 Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTCol00 to connect the camera to a highodefinition TV for an enhanced viewing experience. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV......iii iiiiiiiiiiii!iii!i!!i!!i!!i!: Open the camera's terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera's terminal.
  • Page 62 Viewing images on a High-Definition Connect the camera to the TV. ::: Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 134 to connect the camera to the TV. :: # spmay mages. Turn on the TV and press the camera's []_] button.
  • Page 63 You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 28, 140). Choose a Selectien Methed ..Choose [Protect]. Press the MENU button to choose [Protect] in the DE] tab, then press the @ button.
  • Page 64 Protecting _rnages Choosing images individually Choose [Select]. Follow Step 2 on p. 136 to choose [Select], then press the @ button..Choose_m_ges. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the @ dial to choose an image, then press the button.
  • Page 65 Protecting _mages Select Ramge Follow Step 2 on p. 136 to choose [Select Range], then press the @ button. chooso.st i.e im.go. Press the @ button. Press the _ _ buttons or turn the _ dial to choose an image, then press the @ button.
  • Page 66 Protecting _magee Protect images. Press the v button to choose [Protect], then press the @ button. You can also choose the first or last image by turning the _ dial when the upper screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed. Ch@@Se |mages Choose...
  • Page 67 You can erase aft images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 136) cannot be erased. Choose a Seleetien Methed Choose [Erase]. MENU ::: Press the button to choose [Erase] in the F_q tab, then press the @ button.
  • Page 68 Erasing All Images Erase. MENU If you press the button, confirmation screen will appear, Press the 4_ buttons ortum the _ dial to choose [OK], then press the @ button, Select Range ::: Choose [SelectRange]. Fo_low Step 2 on p. 140 to choose [Select Range], then press the @...
  • Page 69 When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting erasing (p. 127). Choose [Favor[tes_. Press the MENU button to choose [Favorites] in the [] tab, then press the button.
  • Page 70 You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 127) and process all images at once by using the functions below. "Viewing Slideshows" (p. 129), "Protecting Bmages" (p. 136), "Erasing Images" (p. 140), "Choosing Images for Printing"...

  • Page 71: Table Of Contents

    Organizing _mages Category Category} CHoose an image. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _ dial to choose an image..choose _ o_tego_y. Press the _v buttons to choose category, then press the @ button. wil! appear on the screen. Pressing the _,_ button again deselects...

  • Page 72: Choose An Image

    Rotating images Choose a category. Press the v button to choose an item, then press the _, buttons or turn the dial to choose a category, : Choose the sett[.g. Press the v button to choose [Select], then press the @ button.

  • Page 73: To Choose Additiona

    You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. Press the M FN U button to choose [Resize] in the [] tab, then press the @ button= Choose a nimage. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _ dial to choose an image, then press the @...

  • Page 74: Press The 4

    You c an cut o ut aportion ofarecorded image and s ave itas anew image file. Choose [Trimming]. Press the MENU button to choose [Trimming] in the F¢] tab, then press the @ button. Choose a. image. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _ dial to Trimming...
  • Page 75 Adding Effects with the My Co_ors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 87 for details on each menu item. choose [Myco_ors]. MENU Press the button to choose [My Co!ors] in the [] tab, then press the _ button.
  • Page 76 The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression.
  • Page 77 You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. choose [Red-EyeCorrection]. Press the MFNU button to choose [Red- Eye Correction] in the F_ tab, then press the @ button. choosean mage. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _ dial to choose an image.
  • Page 78 This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and pdnt using a Canon-brand PictBddge compliant pdnter (sold separately) (p. 40). Please also refer to the Personal Printing Guide. Canon-Brand PietBridge Compliant Printers...
  • Page 79 You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p, 2)_ Turn off the camera and printer. J .._ e ... Connect the camera to the printer. Open the cover and insert the cable's...
  • Page 80 Printing images - • Printing will starL Press the _:_ button. Bfyou want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing compbted. After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug interface cable.
  • Page 81 You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback by pressing the r[_ button. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Choosean image. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _ dial to choose an image.
  • Page 82 You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together (p. 158) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF...
  • Page 83 Choosing _mages for Printing (DPOF) Choosln_ _u_er @_ Co_s Choose [Seteet images & Qty.]. MENU Press the button to choose [Select Images & Qty.] in the r_ tab, then press the @ button. Choose an image. Press the 4 _' buttons or turn the _ dial to choose an image, then press the @...
  • Page 84 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ Select Range choose [select Range]. In Stop I on p. 156, choose [Select Range], then press the @ button. Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 138 to choose images. Make print settings, Press the _.'_ buttons to choose [Order],...
  • Page 85 You can print images added (pp. 155 - 157) to the print list by connecting camera to a PictBddge compliant printer. Number of copies to print Connect the camera to the printer. Follow Steps 1 to 4 on p. 152. Print.