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  • Page 87: Advanced Guide

    Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. : Page before you clicked a link Accessories ● To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title at right. Appendix Index ©CANON INC. 2014 CDD-E598-010...

  • Page 88: A Memory Card Is Not Included

    Before Use Compatible Memory Cards Before Use Basic Guide The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. Advanced Guide ● SD memory cards* Camera Basics ● SDHC memory cards * Initial Information ● SDXC memory cards* Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Package Contents...

  • Page 89: Preliminary Notes And Legal

    ( 7 ) ( 8 ) ( 3 ) ( 9 ) ( 10 ) were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries Camera Basics and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential Auto Mode /...
  • Page 90 ● In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera Before Use ( 4 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) ( 8 ) ( 9 ) ( 13 ) buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble. ( 3 ) ●...

  • Page 91: Table Of Contents

    Advanced Guide Before Use Table of Contents 1 Camera Basics ............25 Basic Guide On/Off ..................25 Before Use Advanced Guide Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) ......26 Initial Information .............. 2 Power Saving in Shooting Mode ...........26 Camera Basics Power Saving in Playback Mode ...........26 Package Contents ..............
  • Page 92 Easily Reacquiring Subjects after Manual Zooming Before Use Checking for Closed Eyes ............55 (Framing Assist – Seek) ............40 Customizing Camera Operation ..........55 Basic Guide Easily Composing Shots after Manual Zooming Deactivating the AF-Assist Beam ..........55 (Framing Assist – Lock) .............41 Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp .......55 Advanced Guide Auto Zooming to Keep Faces at a Constant Size ......42...
  • Page 93 Before Use Sound Settings ................68 Storing the Zoom Position .............81 Adjusting the Recording Volume ...........68 Storing the Focal Position .............81 Basic Guide Deactivating the Wind Filter ..........69 Digital Tele-Converter ..............81 Using the Attenuator ..............69 Changing the AF Frame Mode ..........82 Advanced Guide Shooting iFrame Movies ............69 FlexiZone/Center ..............82...
  • Page 94 5 Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode ........92 Before Use Viewing Individual Images in a Group ........107 Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode)........92 Editing Face ID Information ..........107 Basic Guide Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode) ........93 Changing Names ..............107 Erasing Names ................108 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) ..
  • Page 95 Sending Images to a Registered Web Service ..... 133 World Clock ................146 Registering Web Services ............133 Lens Retraction Timing ............147 Index Registering CANON iMAGE GATEWAY ......133 Using Eco Mode ..............147 Registering Other Web Services .........135 Power-Saving Adjustment ............147 Uploading Images to Web Services ........135 Screen Brightness ..............148...
  • Page 96 Before Use Electronic Level Calibration .............150 Computer Connections via a Cable .........164 Resetting the Electronic Level ..........150 Checking Your Computer Environment .......164 Basic Guide Setting Copyright Information to Record in Images ....151 Installing the Software ............164 Deleting All Copyright Information ........151 Saving Images to a Computer ..........165 Advanced Guide Checking Certification Logos ...........151...
  • Page 97 Before Use Playback (Detailed Information Display) ........181 Summary of Movie Control Panel ........182 Basic Guide Functions and Menu Tables ..........182 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ......182 Advanced Guide FUNC. Menu ................184 Shooting Tab ................187 Camera Basics Set Up Tab ................194 Auto Mode / My Menu Tab ................194 Hybrid Auto Mode...
  • Page 98 Applying special effects Before Use Common Camera Operations Basic Guide Vivid Colors Poster Effect Fish-Eye Effect Advanced Guide Shoot ( = 60) ( = 60) ( = 62) ● Camera Basics Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode) = 33, = 35 Auto Mode / Miniature Effect Toy Camera Effect...
  • Page 99 Before Use View Save ● ● Basic Guide View images (Playback Mode) Save images to a computer via a cable = 101 = 165 Advanced Guide ● ● Automatic playback (Slideshow) Save images to a computer = 109 = 165 Camera Basics ●...

  • Page 100: Safety Precautions

    ● Avoid contact with liquid, and do not allow liquid or foreign objects Before Use Safety Precautions inside. This could result in electrical shock or fire. Basic Guide If the product gets wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, remove the ●...

  • Page 101: Basic Guide

    ● ● On products that raise and lower the flash automatically, make sure to Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. Before Use avoid pinching your fingers with the lowering flash. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices.

  • Page 102: Basic Guide

    ● Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets. Before Use Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or explosion, resulting in product damage or fire. Basic Guide ● If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that Advanced Guide have different levels of charge together, and do not use old and new batteries together.

  • Page 103: Basic Operations

    Before Use Initial Preparations Basic Guide Basic Guide Prepare for shooting as follows. Advanced Guide Attaching Accessories Camera Basics Basic Operations Auto Mode / Attach the strap. ( 5 ) Hybrid Auto Mode ( 4 ) ● Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting Attach the included strap to the camera Other Shooting Modes ( 3 )

  • Page 104: Holding The Camera

    Charge the battery pack. ( 2 ) Before Use ● Always remove the lens cap before ● turning the camera on. Try clipping the CB-2LC: Flip out the plug (1) and plug the Basic Guide lens cap to the neck strap when the cap charger into a power outlet (2).

  • Page 105: Inserting The Battery Pack And Memory Card

    Insert the battery pack. Before Use ● For details on charging time and the number of shots and ● Holding the battery pack with the recording time possible with a fully charged battery pack, see Basic Guide terminals (1) facing as shown, press the “Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time”...

  • Page 106: Using The Screen

    Before Use Using the Screen Setting the Date and Time Basic Guide Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen ● Open the screen (1) and rotate it toward ( 2 ) is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this ( 1 ) the lens 180°...

  • Page 107: Changing The Date And Time

    Before Use ● ● Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/ Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Basic Guide Specify the correct information.

  • Page 108: Trying The Camera Out

    Set the display language. Before Use Trying the Camera Out ● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose Basic Guide a language, and then press the [ ] Still Images Movies button. Advanced Guide ● Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or Once the display language has been set, movies, and then view them.
  • Page 109 Shoot. Shooting Movies Before Use Shooting Still Images 1) Start shooting. Basic Guide 1) Focus. ● Press the movie button. The camera ● beeps once as recording begins, and Press the shutter button lightly, halfway Advanced Guide [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed down.

  • Page 110: Viewing

    Play movies. Before Use Viewing ● Press the [ ] button to access the movie Basic Guide control panel, press the [ ][ ] buttons After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as to choose [ ], and then press the [ ] follows.

  • Page 111: On/Off

    Before Use On/Off Advanced Guide Basic Guide Shooting Mode Advanced Guide ● Press the power button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. Camera Basics ● Camera Basics To turn the camera off, press the power Auto Mode / button again.

  • Page 112: Shutter Button

    Before Use Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) Shutter Button Basic Guide As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all Advanced Guide inactivity.

  • Page 113: Shooting Modes

    Before Use Viewfinder Shooting Modes Basic Guide Adjust the viewfinder display for sharper images by adjusting the diopter, Use the mode dial to access each shooting mode. as follows. Advanced Guide ( 5 ) Activate the viewfinder. Camera Basics ( 1 ) ●...

  • Page 114: Shooting Display Options

    Before Use Shooting Display Options ● Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night view function when you are shooting under low light, making it easier Basic Guide to check how shots are composed. However, on-screen image Press the [ ] button to view other information on the screen, or to hide brightness may not match the brightness of your shots.
  • Page 115 Finish the setup process. Before Use Using the FUNC. Menu ● Press the [ ] button. Basic Guide ● The screen before you pressed the Configure commonly used shooting functions through the FUNC. menu as [ ] button in step 1 is displayed again, follows.

  • Page 116: Using The Menu Screen

    Choose a menu item. Before Use Using the Menu Screen ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose a Basic Guide menu item. Configure a variety of camera functions through the menu screen as ● For menu items with options not shown, follows.
  • Page 117 Deleting Characters Before Use On-Screen Keyboard ● To delete the previous character, Basic Guide choose [ ] and press the [ ] button. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter information for Wi-Fi connections Alternatively, press the [ ] button. ( = 122). Note that the length and type of information you can enter Advanced Guide varies depending on the function you are using.

  • Page 118: Indicator Display

    Before Use Indicator Display Clock Basic Guide The indicator on the back of the camera ( = 3) lights up or blinks You can check the current time. depending on the camera status. Advanced Guide ● Press and hold the [ ] button. Indicator ●...
  • Page 119 Before Use Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings Basic Guide Advanced Guide For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Shooting (Smart Auto) Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting...
  • Page 120 Compose the shot. Before Use 2) Shoot. ● To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move ● Basic Guide Press the shutter button all the way the zoom lever toward [ ] (telephoto), down. and to zoom away from the subject, Advanced Guide move it toward [ ] (wide angle).
  • Page 121 2) Resize the subject and recompose Before Use Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode the shot as needed. Basic Guide ● To resize the subject, repeat the Still Images Movies operations in step 3. You can make a short movie of the day just by shooting still images. The Advanced Guide However, note that the sound of camera camera records 2 –...

  • Page 122: Still Images

    Still Images Before Use ● Digest movie quality is [ ] and cannot be changed. ● Sounds are not played when you press the shutter button halfway Basic Guide or trigger the self-timer ( = 145). ● A blinking [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be ●...

  • Page 123: Scene Icons

    Movies Before Use Scene Icons Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly over an extended period. This does not indicate damage. In [ ] and [ ] modes, shooting scenes determined by the camera Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 124: Continuous Shooting Scenes

    Continuous Shooting Scenes ● The background color of [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] is dark blue, Before Use and the background color of [ ] is orange. If you shoot a still image when the following scene icons are displayed, ●...

  • Page 125: Image Stabilization Icons

    Before Use Image Stabilization Icons On-Screen Frames Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically In [ ] mode, a variety of frames are displayed once the camera Advanced Guide applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in detects subjects you are aiming the camera at.

  • Page 126: Easily Reacquiring Subjects After Manual Zooming

    Before Use Common, Convenient Features ● Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates the zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change Basic Guide depending on the zoom range. White range: optical zoom range where the image will not Advanced Guide Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) appear grainy.

  • Page 127: Easily Composing Shots After Manual Zooming (Framing Assist - Lock)

    Reacquire the subject. Before Use Easily Composing Shots after Manual Zooming ● Aim the camera so that the subject enters (Framing Assist – Lock) Basic Guide the white frame, and then release the ] button. Still Images Movies Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 128: Auto Zooming To Keep Faces At A Constant Size

    Shoot. Before Use ● Although no image stabilization icon is shown while you hold ● Even after you shoot, [ ] remains down the [ ] button, image stabilization optimal for shooting at Basic Guide around the face displayed at a constant the telephoto end is applied.

  • Page 129: Easily Reacquiring Subjects With Auto Zooming

    Reacquire the subject. Before Use ● If the person whose face is framed with [ ] moves toward the ● Once you find the subject and stop edge of the screen, the camera zooms out to keep the person in Basic Guide moving the camera, the camera zooms view.

  • Page 130: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake Before Use Using the Self-Timer Still Images Movies Basic Guide Still Images Movies This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other Advanced Guide pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.

  • Page 131: Adding A Date Stamp

    Use camera DPOF print settings ( = 170) to print Playback Mode Still Images Movies Use the software downloaded from the Canon website ( = 164) to print Wi-Fi Functions The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corner.

  • Page 132: Continuous Shooting

    Image Display during Playback Before Use Continuous Shooting Each set of images shot continuously is managed as a single group, Basic Guide and only the first image in that group will be displayed. To indicate that Still Images Movies the image is part of a group, [ ] is displayed in the upper left of the In [ ] mode, hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot...

  • Page 133: Using Face Id

    Access the setting screen. Before Use Using Face ID ● Press the [ ] button, choose [Face Basic Guide ID Settings] on the [ ] tab, and then press the [ ] button ( = 30). If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that person’s face, and prioritize focus, brightness, and color for that person when Advanced Guide shooting.

  • Page 134: Shooting

    Continue registering face Before Use ● After [Register?] is displayed, press the information. [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then Basic Guide press the [ ] button. ● To register up to 4 more points of face ● The [Edit Profile] screen is displayed.

  • Page 135: Checking And Editing Registered Information

    Before Use Checking and Editing Registered Information ● People other than those registered may be mistakenly detected as the registered person if they share similar facial features. Basic Guide Access the [Check/Edit Info] screen. Advanced Guide ● ● Following step 2 in “Registering Face ID Registered people may not be correctly detected if the captured Information”...

  • Page 136: Overwriting And Adding Face Information

    Choose the face info to overwrite. Before Use ● Even if you change names in [Edit Profile], the names recorded in ● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose previously shot images will remain the same. Basic Guide the face info to overwrite, and then press the [ ] button.

  • Page 137: Erasing Registered Information

    Erasing Registered Information Before Use Image Customization Features You can erase information (face info, names, birthdays) registered to Basic Guide Face ID. However, names recorded in previously shot images will not be erased. Advanced Guide Changing the Aspect Ratio Access the [Erase Info] screen. Camera Basics ●...

  • Page 138: Changing Image Resolution (Size)

    Before Use Changing Image Resolution (Size) Red-Eye Correction Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Red-eye that occurs in flash photography can be automatically corrected Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on Advanced Guide how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see as follows.

  • Page 139: Correcting Greenish Image Areas From Mercury Lamps

    Before Use Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury Changing Movie Image Quality Lamps Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies 4 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum Advanced Guide movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, In [ ] mode, subjects or background in shots of evening scenes see “Recording Time per Memory Card”...

  • Page 140: Helpful Shooting Features

    Before Use Magnifying the Area in Focus Helpful Shooting Features Basic Guide Still Images Movies Using the Electronic Level You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will Advanced Guide enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame. Still Images Movies Camera Basics...

  • Page 141: Checking For Closed Eyes

    Before Use Checking for Closed Eyes Customizing Camera Operation Basic Guide Still Images Movies Customize shooting functions on the [ ] tab of the menu screen as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see “Using the Menu Screen” ( = 30). [ ] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed Advanced Guide their eyes.

  • Page 142: Changing The Image Display Style After Shots

    Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots Before Use Changing the Image Display Style after Shots Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. Basic Guide Still Images Movies Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], You can change how long images are displayed and what information is [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] (= 56).

  • Page 143: Other Shooting Modes

    Before Use Enjoying a Variety of Images from Each Shot (Creative Shot) Basic Guide Advanced Guide Still Images Movies The camera determines the subject and shooting conditions, automatically Camera Basics Other Shooting Modes applying special effects and recomposing the shot to emphasize the subject.

  • Page 144: Choosing Effects

    Before Use Choosing Effects Moving Subjects (Sports) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies You can choose effects for images captured in [ ] mode. Advanced Guide Shoot continuously as the camera focuses on moving subjects. ● After choosing [ ] mode, turn the [ Enter [ ] mode.

  • Page 145: Specific Scenes

    Shooting under Low Light (Low Light) Before Use Specific Scenes Still Images Movies Basic Guide ● Shoot with minimal camera and subject Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. shake even in low-light conditions.

  • Page 146: Image Effects (Creative Filters)

    Before Use Image Effects (Creative Filters) ● When you use a tripod for evening scenes, shooting in [ ] mode will give better results ( = 33). mode instead of [ Basic Guide ● ] mode resolution is [ ] (2304 x 1728) and cannot be changed. Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.

  • Page 147: Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range)

    Adding Artistic Effects Before Use Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) ● Follow steps 1 – 2 in “Image Effects Basic Guide (Creative Filters)” ( = 60) and choose Still Images Movies Advanced Guide ● Turn the [ ] dial to choose a color Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels effect.

  • Page 148: Shooting With A Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect)

    Before Use Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Fish-Eye Effect) (Miniature Effect) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above Camera Basics and below your selected area.

  • Page 149: Playback Speed And Estimated Playback Time (For One-Minute Clips)

    Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time Before Use Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (for One-Minute Clips) (Toy Camera Effect) Basic Guide Speed Playback Time Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Approx. 12 sec. This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting Approx.

  • Page 150: Shooting With A Soft Focus Effect

    Before Use Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect Shooting in Monochrome Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter were Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Advanced Guide attached to the camera.

  • Page 151: Special Modes For Other Purposes

    Before Use Special Modes for Other Purposes ● You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button. ● The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face Basic Guide the camera and open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are visible.

  • Page 152: Using The Face Self-Timer

    Using the Face Self-Timer Face the camera and wink. Before Use Still Images Movies ● The camera will shoot about two seconds Basic Guide after detecting a wink by the person The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of whose face is inside the frame.

  • Page 153: Shooting Various Movies

    Before Use Shooting Various Movies ● Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. Basic Guide ● To change the number of shots, press the [ ] buttons Still Images Movies...

  • Page 154: Locking Or Changing Image Brightness Before Shooting

    Locking or Changing Image Brightness before Shooting Before Use Sound Settings Still Images Movies Basic Guide Still Images Movies You can lock the exposure before or during recording or adjust it in 1/3-stop increments within a range of −2 to +2 stops. Advanced Guide Adjusting the Recording Volume Lock the exposure.

  • Page 155: Deactivating The Wind Filter

    Deactivating the Wind Filter Before Use Shooting iFrame Movies Reduce audio distortion from strong wind. (To ensure natural sound, do Basic Guide not use unless there is wind.) In this case, you can deactivate the wind Still Images Movies filter. Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 156: Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies

    Before Use Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies ● Zooming is not available during recording, even if you move the zoom lever. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● Focus, exposure, and color are determined when you press the movie button. You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Note Advanced Guide that sound is not recorded.

  • Page 157: Shooting In Program Ae ([P] Mode)

    Before Use Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Advanced Guide You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. Camera Basics Enter [ ] mode. P Mode Auto Mode / ● Set the mode dial to [ ]. Hybrid Auto Mode Customize the settings as desired More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style...

  • Page 158: Image Brightness (Exposure)

    Compose the shot and shoot. Before Use Image Brightness (Exposure) ● After one shot, AE is unlocked and [ ] is Basic Guide no longer displayed. Advanced Guide Adjusting Image Brightness ● AE: Auto Exposure ● (Exposure Compensation) After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination Camera Basics of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the [ ] dial...

  • Page 159: Linking The Spot Ae Point Frame To The Af Frame

    Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame Before Use Changing the ISO Speed Still Images Movies Basic Guide Still Images Movies Set the metering method to [ ● Advanced Guide Press the [ ] button, and then choose ●...

  • Page 160: Adjusting Iso Auto Settings

    Before Use Changing the Noise Reduction Level (High ISO NR) ● To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO speed to [AUTO], press the shutter button halfway. Basic Guide ● Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image You can choose from 3 levels of noise reduction: [Standard], [High], [Low].

  • Page 161: Correcting Image Brightness (I-Contrast)

    Configure the setting. Before Use ● You can also correct existing images ( = 118). ● Press the [ ] button, and then adjust Basic Guide the setting by pressing the [ ][ ] buttons Dynamic Range Correction (DR Correction) or turning the [ ] dial.

  • Page 162: Shadow Correct

    Shadow Correct Before Use Image Colors Still Images Movies Basic Guide Automatically preserve image detail in shadows as follows. ● Press the [ ] button, choose [ ] in the Advanced Guide Adjusting White Balance ] ( = 29). menu, and then choose [ ●...

  • Page 163: Custom White Balance

    Custom White Balance Configure advanced settings. Before Use Still Images Movies ● To configure more advanced settings, Basic Guide press the [ ] button and adjust the For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white correction level by turning the [ ] dial balance to suit the light source where you are shooting.

  • Page 164: Custom Color

    Custom Color Before Use My Colors Off – Still Images Movies Emphasizes contrast and color saturation, Basic Guide Vivid Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, making images sharper. red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5. Tones down contrast and color saturation for Advanced Guide Neutral...

  • Page 165: Shooting Range And Focusing

    Before Use Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Shooting Range and Focusing Basic Guide Still Images Movies When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can Advanced Guide Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button halfway to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the Camera Basics Still Images...

  • Page 166: Easily Identifying The Focus Area (Mf Peaking)

    Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Before Use ● When you focus manually, the AF frame mode ( = 82) is Still Images Movies [FlexiZone] and AF frame size ( = 82) is [Normal], and these Basic Guide Three consecutive images are captured each time you shoot, with the settings cannot be changed.

  • Page 167: Storing The Zoom Or Focal Position

    Before Use Storing the Zoom or Focal Position Digital Tele-Converter Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Zoom positions set with the zoom lever or focal positions set manually are The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.6x or Advanced Guide normally reset once you turn the camera off, but they can also be stored 2.0x.

  • Page 168: Moving And Resizing Af Frames (Flexizone)

    Moving and Resizing AF Frames (FlexiZone) Before Use Changing the AF Frame Mode Still Images Movies Basic Guide Still Images Movies When you want to change the position or size of the AF frame, set the AF frame mode to [FlexiZone] ( = 82). Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as Advanced Guide follows.

  • Page 169: Face Detect

    Face Detect Choose a subject to focus on. Before Use Still Images Movies ● Aim the camera so that [ ] is on the Basic Guide desired subject, and then press the [ ● Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative button.

  • Page 170: Shooting With Servo Af

    Before Use Changing the Focus Setting ● The camera can detect subjects even if you press the shutter button halfway without pressing the [ ] button. After your shot, Basic Guide Still Images Movies ] is displayed in the center of the screen. ●...

  • Page 171: Choosing A Person To Focus On (Face Select)

    Before Use Choosing a Person to Focus On (Face Select) ● When [Face ID] is set to [On], names of any registered people detected are not displayed when you have selected another, Basic Guide Still Images Movies unregistered face to focus on. However, their names will be recorded in the still images ( = 47).

  • Page 172: Flash

    Before Use Shooting Continuously as the Camera Keeps the Flash Subject in Focus Basic Guide Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Changing the Flash Mode Shoot continuously as the camera keeps the subject in focus. For details Camera Basics on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shooting Speed” Still Images Movies ( = 198).

  • Page 173: Slow Synchro

    Slow Synchro Before Use Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a Basic Guide slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range. Still Images Movies Just as with regular exposure compensation ( = 72), you can adjust the Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 174: Shooting With The Fe Lock

    Before Use Shooting with the FE Lock Changing the Flash Timing Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Just as with the AE lock ( = 72), you can lock the exposure for the flash Change the timing of the flash and shutter release as follows. Advanced Guide shots.

  • Page 175: Shooting Raw Images

    Before Use Shooting RAW Images ● When transferring RAW images (or RAW and JPEG images recorded together) to a computer, always use the dedicated Basic Guide software ( = 164). Still Images Movies Digital zoom ( = 40), date stamps ( = 45), and red-eye ●...

  • Page 176: Other Settings

    Before Use Changing the IS Mode Settings Other Settings Basic Guide Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Access the setting screen. ● Press the [ ] button, choose [IS Camera Basics Still Images Movies Settings] on the [ ] tab, and then press the [ ] button ( = 30).
  • Page 177 Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Before Use Shown before Shooting Basic Guide Still Images Movies Normally, once movie recording begins, the image display area changes Advanced Guide and subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of significant camera shake.

  • Page 178: Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode)

    Before Use Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed. For details on available shutter speeds, see “Shutter Speed” ( = 199). Camera Basics Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Enter [...

  • Page 179: Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode)

    Before Use Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode) Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera Still Images Movies automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value. For details on available aperture values, see “Aperture”...

  • Page 180: Adjusting The Flash Output

    Before Use Adjusting the Flash Output ● After you set the shutter speed or aperture value, the exposure level may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot. Basic Guide ● Screen brightness may change depending on your specified Still Images Movies shutter speed or aperture value.

  • Page 181: Recording Movies At Specific Shutter Speeds And Aperture Values

    Changing Settings during Recording Before Use Recording Movies at Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values Settings can also be adjusted while you are recording a movie, by Basic Guide following step 2 in “Recording Movies at Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values”...

  • Page 182: Customization For Shooting Styles

    Before Use Customization for Shooting Styles ● Settings will not be saved if you press the shutter button halfway and return to the shooting screen from the custom display settings Basic Guide screen. ● Grayed-out items can also be specified, but they may not be Advanced Guide Customizing Display Information displayed in some shooting modes.

  • Page 183: Choosing Items To Include In The Menu

    Before Use Customizing the FUNC. Menu ● To restore default settings, choose [ ] in [Set Shortcut button], ] in [Set button], and [ ] in [Set button]. (FUNC. Menu Layout) Basic Guide ● Icons labeled with [ ] indicate that the function is not available in the current shooting mode or under current function conditions.

  • Page 184: Rearranging Menu Items

    Before Use Saving Shooting Settings ● The screen in step 2 can also be accessed by holding down the ] button when the FUNC. menu is displayed. Basic Guide ● Still Images Movies Items that you remove from the FUNC. menu, add to My Menu ( = 99), and then add to the FUNC.
  • Page 185 Before Use Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items ● To edit saved settings (except their shooting mode), choose [ (My Menu) or [ ], change the settings, and then repeat steps 2 – 3. These Basic Guide setting details are not applied in other shooting modes. Still Images Movies Advanced Guide...
  • Page 186 Rearrange menu items, as needed. Before Use ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose Basic Guide [Sort], and then press the [ ] button. ● Choose a menu item to move by pressing Advanced Guide the [ ][ ] buttons, and then press the [ ] button.

  • Page 187: Playback Mode

    Before Use Viewing Basic Guide Still Images Movies Advanced Guide After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Camera Basics Enter Playback mode. Playback Mode Auto Mode / ● Press the [ ] button. Hybrid Auto Mode ●...

  • Page 188: Switching Display Modes

    Before Use ● Movies are identified by a [ Switching Display Modes ] icon. To play movies, go to step 3. Basic Guide Still Images Movies Press the [ ] button to view other information on the screen, or to hide Advanced Guide the information.

  • Page 189: Overexposure Warning (For Image Highlights)

    Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) Before Use ● Using a smartphone connected to the Still Images Movies camera via Wi-Fi, you can geotag images Basic Guide on the camera, adding information such Washed-out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed as latitude, longitude, and elevation information display ( = 102).

  • Page 190: Viewing By Date

    Viewing by Date Before Use Viewing Short Movies Created When Shooting Still Images (Digest Movies) Digest movies can be viewed by date. Basic Guide Choose a movie. Still Images Movies Advanced Guide ● Press the [ ] button, choose [List/ ] mode ( = 35) on a View digest movies recorded automatically in [ Play Digest Movies] on the [...

  • Page 191: Browsing And Filtering Images

    Before Use Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Browsing and Filtering Images Basic Guide Still Images Movies Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering Advanced Guide Navigating through Images in an Index image display according to your specified conditions. You can also protect ( = 110) or delete ( = 112) these images all at once.

  • Page 192: Using The Front Dial To Jump Between Images

    Choose the second condition and Before Use Using the Front Dial to Jump between Images check the images found. Basic Guide ● To switch to filtered image display, press Displays images tagged as favorites ( = 115). Jump to Favorites the [ ] button and go to step 4.

  • Page 193: Editing Face Id Information

    Before Use Viewing Individual Images in a Group Editing Face ID Information Basic Guide Still Images Movies If you notice that a name is incorrect during playback, you can change it Images shot consecutively ( = 46, = 58, = 86) or in [ ] or [ ] or erase it.

  • Page 194: Magnifying Images

    Choose the name of the person to Before Use Image Viewing Options overwrite with. Basic Guide ● Follow step 2 in “Overwriting and Adding Face Information” ( = 50) to choose Advanced Guide Magnifying Images the name of the person you want to overwrite with.

  • Page 195: Viewing Slideshows

    Changing Slideshow Settings Before Use Viewing Slideshows You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions Basic Guide between images and the display duration of each image. Still Images Movies Access the setting screen. Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 196: Auto Playback Of Related Images (Smart Shuffle)

    Before Use Auto Playback of Related Images (Smart Shuffle) Protecting Images Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Based on the current image, the camera offers four images that you may Advanced Guide Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera wish to view.

  • Page 197: Choosing Images Individually

    Before Use Choosing Images Individually Selecting a Range Basic Guide Choose [Select]. Choose [Select Range]. Advanced Guide ● ● Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Method” ( = 110), choose [Select] and Method”...

  • Page 198: Protecting All Images At Once

    Protect the images. Before Use Erasing Images ● Press the [ ] button to choose [Protect], Basic Guide and then press the [ ] button. Still Images Movies Advanced Guide You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.

  • Page 199: Erasing Multiple Images At Once

    Choose an image. Before Use Erasing Multiple Images at Once ● Once you choose an image following Basic Guide step 2 in “Choosing Images Individually” You can choose multiple images to erase at once. Be careful when ( = 111), [ ] is displayed.

  • Page 200: Specifying All Images At Once

    Specifying All Images at Once Before Use Rotating Images Choose [Select All Images]. Basic Guide Still Images Movies ● Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Advanced Guide Method” ( = 113), choose [Select All Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Images] and press the [ ] button.

  • Page 201: Tagging Images As Favorites

    Before Use Deactivating Auto Rotation Tagging Images as Favorites Basic Guide Still Images Movies Follow these steps to deactivate automatic image rotation, which rotates images based on the current camera orientation. Advanced Guide You can organize images by tagging them as favorites. By choosing a ●...

  • Page 202: Editing Still Images

    Before Use Editing Still Images ● Images will not be tagged as favorites if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in Basic Guide step 3. Advanced Guide Image editing ( = 116 – = 119) is only available when the ●...

  • Page 203: Cropping

    Review the new image. ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) Adjust the cropping area. Before Use ● ● Press the [ ] button. [Display new A frame is displayed around the portion of Basic Guide image?] is displayed. the image to be cropped (1).

  • Page 204: Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)

    Before Use Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Basic Guide Still Images Movies Still Images Movies You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be Advanced Guide separate file.

  • Page 205: Correcting Red-Eye

    Before Use Correcting Red-Eye ● Some images may not be corrected accurately. ● To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose Basic Guide Still Images Movies [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased.

  • Page 206: Editing Movies

    Review the edited movie. Before Use Editing Movies ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], Basic Guide and then press the [ ] button. The edited Still Images Movies movie is now played. Advanced Guide ● You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end To edit the movie again, repeat step 2.

  • Page 207: Reducing File Sizes

    Before Use Reducing File Sizes Editing Digest Movies Basic Guide Still Images Movies Movie file sizes can be reduced by compressing movies as follows. Individual chapters (clips) ( = 35) recorded in [ ● ] mode can be On the screen in step 2 of “Editing Advanced Guide erased, as needed.

  • Page 208: Wi-Fi Functions

    GATEWAY online photography service or other Web services to send Playback Mode camera images to the services. Unsent images on the camera can also be sent automatically to a computer or Web service via CANON Wi-Fi Functions iMAGE GATEWAY. ●...

  • Page 209: Sending Images To A Smartphone

    CameraWindow app on the smartphone. For details on this application Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode smartphone. Once the CameraWindow (supported smartphones and included functions), refer to the Canon download page is displayed, download website. and install the app.
  • Page 210 Choose [ ]. Choose a smartphone to connect to. Before Use ● ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose the Basic Guide and then press the [ ] button. smartphone, and then press the [ ] button.

  • Page 211: Adding A Smartphone Using The Wi-Fi Menu

    Choose [ ]. Before Use ● Connections require that a memory card be in the camera. ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [ ], ● A message is displayed if the nickname you enter begins with Basic Guide and then press the [ ] button.

  • Page 212: Using Another Access Point

    Send images. Before Use ● Connections require that a memory card be in the camera. ● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose ● Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent Basic Guide [Select and send], and then press the [ ] destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu.

  • Page 213: Previous Access Points

    For detailed system requirements and compatibility connect to the access point and choose Other Shooting Modes information, including support in new operating systems, visit the Canon the smartphone as described in steps website. 5 – 8 in “Using WPS-Compatible Access P Mode Points”...
  • Page 214 Before Use ● With a computer connected to the Internet, ● Select [Install without connecting Basic Guide access http://www.canon.com/icpd/. the device] and follow the on-screen ● Access the site for your country or region. instructions to complete the installation Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 215: Saving Images To A Connected Computer

    Click in the following order: [Start] menu The SSID or ESSID for the access point you use. Also called the ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► “access point name” or “network name”. Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode [CameraWindow] ►...

  • Page 216: Using Wps-Compatible Access Points

    Choose [ Before Use ● For information on WPS compatibility and for instructions on ● Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose checking settings, refer to the access point user manual. Basic Guide ], and then press the [ ] button. ●...
  • Page 217 ● On the access point, hold down the WPS Windows: Access CameraWindow by Basic Guide connection button for a few seconds. clicking [Downloads Images From Canon Camera]. ● On the camera, press the [ ] button to Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 218: Connecting To Listed Access Points

    Enter the access point password. Before Use ● Once you have connected to devices via the Wi-Fi menu, recent ● Press the [ ] button to access the destinations will be listed first when you access the Wi-Fi menu. Basic Guide keyboard, and then enter the password You can easily connect again by pressing the [ ] buttons to...

  • Page 219: Registering Web Services

    ] is displayed Wi-Fi Functions com/cig/). in the Wi-Fi menu. ● You must have an account with Web services other than CANON ● Once you choose [ ], a page is Setting Menu iMAGE GATEWAY if you desire to use them. For further details, check displayed for entering the authentication the websites for each Web service you want to register.
  • Page 220 Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [Authenticate], and then press the [ ] Other Shooting Modes button. P Mode [ ] ( = 139) and CANON iMAGE ● GATEWAY are now added as Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Establish a connection with an...

  • Page 221: Registering Other Web Services

    Registering Other Web Services Before Use Uploading Images to Web Services You can also add Web services besides CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to the Basic Guide camera. Note that CANON iMAGE GATEWAY must be registered on the camera first ( = 133).
  • Page 222 Before Use Printing Images Wirelessly from a ● Connections require that a memory card with saved images be in the camera. Connected Printer Basic Guide ● You can also send multiple images at once and resize images or add comments before sending ( = 138). Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 223: Sending Images To Another Camera

    Advanced Guide connection. ● Only Canon-brand cameras equipped with a Wi-Fi function can be Choose the printer. Camera Basics connected to wirelessly. Even Canon-brand cameras that support Eye- ● Fi cards cannot be connected to if they do not have a Wi-Fi function.

  • Page 224: Image Sending Options

    Sending images to Web services will take less time when resending size before sending ( = 138). images you have already sent that are still on the CANON iMAGE ● You can send the current image by choosing [Send this image] on GATEWAY server.

  • Page 225: Choosing The Image Resolution (Size)

    [ ][ ] buttons, and then press the [ ] Images on the memory card that have not been transferred already can button. be sent to a computer or Web services via CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Camera Basics ●...
  • Page 226 If the computer that you intend to send images to is turned off, the images Advanced Guide smartphone is already assigned to the will be stored temporarily on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server. button ( = 123). Stored images are regularly erased, so make sure to turn on the computer Camera Basics ●...

  • Page 227: Using A Smartphone To View Camera Images And Control The Camera

    Using a Smartphone to View Camera ● Even if images were imported to the computer through a different method, any images not sent to the computer via CANON iMAGE Images and Control the Camera Basic Guide GATEWAY will be sent to the computer.

  • Page 228: Shooting Remotely

    Before Use Shooting Remotely ● The camera works in [ ] mode during remote shooting. However, some FUNC. and MENU settings you have configured in advance Basic Guide may be changed automatically. As you check a shooting screen on your smartphone, you can use it to ●...

  • Page 229: Editing Or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings

    Before Use Editing or Erasing Wi-Fi Settings Connection Configurable Items Basic Guide Services Edit or erase Wi-Fi settings as follows. [Change Device Nickname] ( = 143) – Advanced Guide Editing Connection Information [View Settings] ( = 125) – – – –...
  • Page 230 Before Use Returning the Wi-Fi Settings to Default Basic Guide Return the Wi-Fi settings to default if you transfer ownership of the camera to another person, or dispose of it. Advanced Guide Resetting the Wi-Fi settings will also clear all Web service settings. Be sure that you want to reset all Wi-Fi settings before using this option.

  • Page 231: Setting Menu

    Before Use Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Basic Guide MENU ( = 30) functions on the [ ] tab can be configured. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience. Advanced Guide Silencing Camera Operations Camera Basics Setting Menu Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Silence camera sounds and movies as follows.

  • Page 232: World Clock

    Before Use Hiding Hints and Tips World Clock Basic Guide Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. ( = 29) or To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when MENU ( = 30) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to Advanced Guide that time zone.

  • Page 233: Power-Saving Adjustment

    Before Use Lens Retraction Timing Power-Saving Adjustment Basic Guide The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto ] button in Shooting mode ( = 25). To have the lens retracted Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed ( = 26).

  • Page 234: Screen Brightness

    Before Use Screen Brightness Formatting Memory Cards Basic Guide Adjust screen brightness as follows. Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you Screen and viewfinder brightness can be set separately. Activate the should format the card with this camera. Advanced Guide desired display in advance by pressing the [ ] button.

  • Page 235: Low-Level Formatting

    Low-Level Formatting Before Use File Numbering Perform low-level formatting in the following cases: [Memory card error] is Basic Guide displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each.

  • Page 236: Date-Based Image Storage

    Before Use Date-Based Image Storage Electronic Level Calibration Basic Guide Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the Calibrate the electronic level if it seems ineffective in helping you level the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. camera.

  • Page 237: Setting Copyright Information To Record In Images

    Deleting All Copyright Information Before Use Setting Copyright Information to Record in Images You can delete both the author’s name and copyright details at the same Basic Guide time as follows. To record the author’s name and copyright details in images, set this ●...

  • Page 238: Display Language

    Before Use Display Language Restoring Defaults Basic Guide Change the display language as needed. If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. ● Choose [Language ], and then press Advanced Guide the [ ] button. Access the [Reset All] screen. ●...

  • Page 239: Accessories

    Advanced Guide Camera Basics Accessories Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and Other Shooting Modes other compatible accessories sold separately P Mode Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode...

  • Page 240: System Map

    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 Also available for purchase separately. such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC-400PCU).

  • Page 241: Optional Accessories

    Before Use Flash Units Optional Accessories Basic Guide The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX/580EX availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be Advanced Guide II/430EX II/320EX/270EX II available. ● Shoe-mounted flash unit that enables Camera Basics Power Supplies many styles of flash photography.

  • Page 242: Printers

    Auto Mode / (pressing the button halfway or all the directly to a printer. Hybrid Auto Mode way down). For details, visit your nearest Canon retailer. Other Shooting Modes Lens Hood LH-DC90 P Mode ●...

  • Page 243: Using Optional Accessories

    Before Use ● Using Optional Accessories On the camera, open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the Basic Guide camera terminal. Still Images Movies Advanced Guide Playback on a TV Camera Basics Still Images Movies Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger Turn the TV on and switch to video...

  • Page 244: Playback On A Standard-Definition Tv

    Playback on a Standard-Definition TV Before Use ● When the camera and TV are connected, you can also shoot Still Images Movies while previewing shots on the larger screen of the TV. To shoot, Basic Guide Connecting the camera to a TV with the Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST follow the same steps as when using the camera screen.

  • Page 245: Using An External Microphone

    Insert the coupler. Before Use Using an External Microphone ● Insert the coupler as shown until it locks Basic Guide into place. An external microphone with a mini plug (3.5 mm diameter) can be connected to the external microphone IN terminal ( = 3) for use in Advanced Guide recording.

  • Page 246: Using A Lens Hood (Sold Separately)

    Index place. ● We recommend the use of genuine Canon filters (67 mm dia.). ● When not using auto focus to shoot, set the manual focus option [Safety MF] to [On]. ●...

  • Page 247: Using A Remote Switch (Sold Separately)

    Wireless operation of the Speedlite 600EX-RT is not supported. Other Shooting Modes optional accessory is convenient when shooting at slow shutter speeds. ● Non-EX series Canon flash units may not fire correctly or may not fire at all, in some cases. Connect the remote switch. P Mode ●...

  • Page 248: Using Speedlite Bracket Sb-E2 (Sold Separately)

    Turn the flash on, and then turn the Before Use ● Settings for the built-in flash cannot be configured while a camera on. Speedlite EX series flash is attached, because that setting screen Basic Guide ● A red [ ] icon is now displayed. is no longer accessible.
  • Page 249 Camera Settings Available with an External Flash Can be configured only when [Flash Mode] is [Auto] and flash exposure Before Use (Sold Separately) compensation set on the flash is [+0]. When you adjust flash exposure compensation on 600EX-RT, 600EX, 580EX II, or 430EX II Speedlites, the Basic Guide Still Images Movies...

  • Page 250: Using The Software

    Before Use Computer Connections via a Cable Using the Software Basic Guide The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced Checking Your Computer Environment below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer. Advanced Guide The software can be used on the following computers.
  • Page 251 Before Use ● Saving Images to a Computer Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] and then click [OK]. Basic Guide Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8 are used here for the sake of illustration. For other functions, refer to the help system of the relevant software Advanced Guide (some software excluded).

  • Page 252: Easy Print

    It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the Auto Mode / A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the computer until camera images are accessible. Hybrid Auto Mode sake of illustration.
  • Page 253 Matches current printer settings. the cable. Accessories – Uses information from the time of shooting to ● For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), Appendix print under optimal settings. see “Printers” ( = 156). ● Red-Eye 1 Corrects red-eye. RAW images cannot be printed.

  • Page 254: Choosing Paper Size And Layout Before Printing

    Cropping Images before Printing Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area Choose [Paper Settings]. instead of the entire image. Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 255: Available Layout Options

    Choose the printing area. and then press the [ ] button again. ● [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand ● Follow step 2 in “Cropping Images before PictBridge-compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier Printing” ( = 168) to choose the printing models.

  • Page 256: Configuring Print Settings

    Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both Index [Date] and [File No.] at the same time. ● Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge- compatible printers (sold separately). ● The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/ ] tab ( = 20).

  • Page 257: Setting Up Printing For Individual Images

    Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Basic Guide ● Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. for Individual Images” ( = 171), choose Advanced Guide ●...

  • Page 258: Printing Images Added To The Print List (Dpof)

    Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) Before Use ● After importing images to your computer, also refer to “Software Still Images Movies Instruction Manual” ( = 164) and the printer manual for further Basic Guide ● information. When images have been added to the print list ( = 170 –...
  • Page 259 Adding All Images to a Photobook Before Use Still Images Movies Basic Guide ● Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” ( = 172), choose Advanced Guide [Select All Images] and press the [ ] button. Camera Basics ● Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] button.

  • Page 260: Appendix

    Before Use Troubleshooting Basic Guide If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Advanced Guide Support Help Desk. Camera Basics Appendix...
  • Page 261 Subjects in shots look too dark. Before Use Shooting Raise the flash and set the flash mode to [ ] ( = 86). ● Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation ( = 72). ● Basic Guide Cannot shoot. ● Adjust contrast by using i-Contrast ( = 75, = 118). In Playback mode ( = 101), press the shutter button halfway ( = 26).
  • Page 262 The Babies or Children icon does not display. Sound is not played during movies. Before Use Adjust the volume ( = 145) if you have activated [Mute] ( = 145) or the sound ● ● The Babies and Children icons will not display if the birthday is not set in face information ( = 47).
  • Page 263 ] mode, only the JPEG images are sent. However, RAW images can be sent using Image Sync. ● Images are not sent to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY or other Web services if you Accessories move or rename image files or folders on the computer that received images sent using Image Sync via an access point ( = 139).

  • Page 264: On-Screen Messages

    Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this ● Unsupported or corrupt images cannot be displayed. case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support ● It may not be possible to display images that were edited or renamed on a Help Desk.
  • Page 265 If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted Basic Guide connected to the printer. memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Print error Advanced Guide Check the paper size setting ( = 168).

  • Page 266: On-Screen Information

    (27) Aperture value ( = 93) Before Use (17) Digital zoom magnification On-Screen Information ( = 40), Digital tele-converter (28) Electronic level ( = 54) ( = 81) Basic Guide (29) Exposure level ( = 93) (18) Remaining time ( = 198) (30) ISO speed ( = 73) Advanced Guide Shooting (Information Display)
  • Page 267 (30) Still images: Resolution ( = 197) (27) Image quality / Frame rate (movies) Before Use Playback (Detailed Information Display) ( = 52, = 53, = 70), Movies: Playback time ( = 198) Image editing ( = 116) Basic Guide (31) File size ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 )( 5 )( 6 )( 7 )( 8 )( 9 ) ( 10 ) ( 11 )

  • Page 268: Functions And Menu Tables

    Summary of Movie Control Panel Before Use Functions and Menu Tables The following operations are available on the movie control panel Basic Guide accessed as described in “Viewing” ( = 101). Exit Advanced Guide Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Play Camera Basics Slow Motion (Press the [ ][ ] buttons to adjust the playback...
  • Page 269 Tracking AF ( = 83) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Resize AF Frame ( = 82) Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Exposure Compensation ( = 72) Focusing Range ( = 79, = 85) Other Shooting Modes P Mode AE Lock (during recording)/Exposure Compensation ( = 96)* Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode...
  • Page 270 Shadow Correction ( = 76) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Flash Exposure Compensation ( = 87) Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Change Display ( = 28) Other Shooting Modes ISO Speed ( = 73) P Mode Options vary depending on the assigned shooting mode.
  • Page 271 White Balance Correction ( = 77) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide My Colors ( = 77) Self-Timer Settings ( = 44) Delay* Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Shots* P Mode Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Metering Method ( = 72) Bracketing ( = 74, = 80) Playback Mode...
  • Page 272 Movie Quality ( = 53, = 70) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Resolution ( = 52) Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions Compression ( = 90) Setting Menu Accessories...

  • Page 273: Shooting Tab

    AF-Point Zoom ( = 54) Before Use Shooting Tab Basic Guide AF Frame ( = 82) Advanced Guide Face Detect* Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Tracking AF Other Shooting Modes Servo AF ( = 84) P Mode FlexiZone/Center* Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode...
  • Page 274 AF-assist Beam ( = 55) Recall Zoom/MF Settings ( = 81) Before Use Zoom Memory Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes MF-Point Zoom ( = 79) MF Memory P Mode Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Playback Mode 2x/4x Wi-Fi Functions...
  • Page 275 Before Use Color 2nd-curtain Red/Yellow/Blue Basic Guide Advanced Guide Red-Eye Corr. Flash Control ( = 52, = 55, = 87, = 88, = 94) Camera Basics Flash Mode Auto Mode / Auto Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Manual Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Red-Eye Lamp...
  • Page 276 ISO Auto Settings ( = 74) Safety Shift ( = 93) Before Use Max ISO Speed Basic Guide Advanced Guide Rate of Change Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes High ISO NR ( = 74) Sound rec.
  • Page 277 Wind filter/Attenuator Before Use Display Info Wind Filter: Auto Basic Guide Advanced Guide Wind Filter: Off Detailed Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Blink Detection ( = 55) Attenuator: Off P Mode Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode Attenuator: On Playback Mode Wi-Fi Functions...
  • Page 278 Before Use Histogram Basic Guide Advanced Guide Display Area ( = 40) FUNC. Menu Layout ( = 97) Large/Medium/Small* Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Reverse Disp. ( = 20) Other Shooting Modes Auto Settings ( = 42, = 43) On/Off Seek Assist P Mode...
  • Page 279 Date Stamp ( = 45) button ( = 96) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Save Settings ( = 98) Date Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Operation when no faces are detected varies by shooting mode. Other Shooting Modes Options vary depending on the assigned shooting mode.

  • Page 280: Playback Tab

    Before Use Set Up Tab My Menu Tab Basic Guide Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Advanced Guide = 145 = 99 Mute My Menu settings = 145 Volume Camera Basics = 146 Hints & Tips Playback Tab Auto Mode / = 146 Date/Time Hybrid Auto Mode...

  • Page 281: Print Tab

    Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode = 171 Clear All Selections contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. = 170 ● Print Settings To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden...

  • Page 282: Specifications

    File Format Digital Zoom [Standard] (Represents the combined focal length 1.1) compliant Wi-Fi Functions of optical and digital zoom.) Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG), RAW (CR2 (Canon 33.6 ‒ 2184.0 mm Digital Tele-Converter 1.6x Original)) Data Type Setting Menu 42.0 ‒ 2730.0 mm Movies: MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264;...

  • Page 283: Number Of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time

    Accessories ● Number of shots/time with a fully charged battery pack. ● The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera Appendix settings. Index...

  • Page 284: Recording Time Per Memory Card

    P Mode ● * Not available in some shooting modes. The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera Continuous Shooting Speed Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode settings.

  • Page 285: Shutter Speed

    Shutter Speed Battery Charger CB-2LC/CB-2LCE Before Use Rated Input: 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) ] mode, Basic Guide 16 VA (100 V) – 22 VA (240 V), 0.18 A (100 V) – automatically set 1 – 1/2000 sec. 0.12 A (240 V) range Advanced Guide...

  • Page 286: Index

    Electronic level 54 Manual focus 79 Erasing 112 Focus lock 82 Erasing all 114 Framing Assist Advanced Guide CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 133 Error messages 178 Lock 41 Center (AF frame mode) 82 AC adapter kit 155, 158 Exposure Seek 40...

  • Page 287: Sending Images 140 1

    Before Use Image stabilization 90 Self-timer 44 Image Sync 139 2-second self-timer 44 P (shooting mode) 71 Terminal 157, 158, 166 Basic Guide Indicator 32, 55 Customizing the self-timer 44 Package contents 2 Toy camera effect ISO speed 73 Face self-timer Photobook set-up 172 (shooting mode) 63 (shooting mode) 66...

  • Page 288: Wi-Fi (Wireless Lan) Precautions

    Use of the wireless LAN function near medical equipment or other use is allowed. electronic equipment may affect operation of those devices. Auto Mode / Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems arising from Hybrid Auto Mode use in other countries and regions. Radio Wave Interference Precautions ●...

  • Page 289: Trademarks And Licensing

    Information subject to change without notice, as are product specifications and appearance. ● Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment. ● The above items notwithstanding, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss arising from the use of this product.

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