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CT2-D116-A
© CANON INC. 2020

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  • Page 1 Advanced User Guide CT2-D116-A © CANON INC. 2020...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction..........4 Package Contents.
  • Page 3 What You Can Do Wirelessly........66 Camera Connect Communication from Smartphones.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Update the firmware by downloading the latest version from the Canon website. Updating the firmware will automatically turn the camera off. Connecting other devices Use the included interface cable or a Canon cable when connecting the camera to a computer or other device. •...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Camera Wrist strap Interface cable A memory card ( ) is not included. The battery is built into the camera. Be careful not to lose any of these items.

  • Page 6: Instruction Manuals

    The Instruction Manual, which describes camera features and provides instructions up to turning the camera on, is included with the camera. Advanced User Guide Complete instructions are provided in this Advanced User Guide. For the latest Advanced User Guide, refer to the following website. https://cam.start.canon/C008/...

  • Page 7: Steps To Use The Camera Immediately

    Steps to Use the Camera Immediately Charge the camera ( Charge the camera initially before use ( Insert a card ( Turn the camera on ( Press the < > button.
  • Page 8 Adjust the viewfinder ( Turn the dioptric adjustment dial until the image in the viewfinder looks the sharpest. Zoom in. Each press of the < > button switches between three zoom levels. Focus on the subject ( Look through the viewfinder and center the subject on the screen. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus on the subject.
  • Page 9 Review the picture. Press the < > button, then select the [ : Play] menu (...

  • Page 10: About This Guide

    About This Guide Icons in This Guide Basic Assumptions for Operational Instructions and Sample Photos Icons in This Guide Indicates the Set button. < > In reference to buttons or setting positions, the guide also uses the same icons or display items found on camera buttons and in the viewfinder.
  • Page 11 Basic Assumptions for Operational Instructions and Sample Photos Instructions apply to the camera with the power on ( It is assumed that all menu settings are set to defaults. Sample photos in this guide are only for illustration.

  • Page 12: Compatible Cards

    Compatible Cards In this guide, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as “the card.” The following cards can be used with the camera regardless of capacity. If the card is new or was previously formatted (initialized) by another camera or computer, format the card with this camera ( microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC memory cards * SD speed class compatible.

  • Page 13: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Be sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product safely. Follow these instructions to prevent injury or harm to the operator of the product or others. WARNING: Denotes the risk of serious injury or death. Keep the product out of the reach of young children.
  • Page 14 CAUTION: Follow the cautions below. Otherwise physical injury or property damage may result. Do not look through the viewfinder for extended periods of time. This may induce symptoms similar to motion sickness. In such a case, stop using the product immediately and rest for a while before resuming use. Do not leave the product in places exposed to extremely high or low temperatures.

  • Page 15: Handling Precautions

    If you have not used the camera for some time or if there is an important shoot such as a foreign trip coming up, have the camera checked by your nearest Canon Service Center or check the camera yourself and make sure it is working properly.
  • Page 16 Viewfinder Although the viewfinder is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specifications, 0.01% or fewer pixels may be defective or appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate damage. They do not affect the images recorded. Cards To protect the card and its recorded data, note the following: Do not drop, bend, or wet the card.

  • Page 17: Part Names

    Part Names Attaching the Strap ( 6 ) ( 7 ) ( 8 ) ( 9 ) ( 10 ) ( 12 ) ( 2 ) ( 1 ) ( 13 ) ( 15 ) ( 14 ) ( 3 ) ( 16 ) ( 11 ) ( 4 )
  • Page 18 Attaching the Strap Attach the included wrist strap to the camera strap mount.

  • Page 19: Preparation And Basic Operations

    Preparation and Basic Operations This chapter describes preparatory steps before you start shooting and the basic camera operations. • Charging the Camera • Inserting/Removing Cards • Turning on the Power • Basic Operations • Menu Operations and Settings...

  • Page 20: Charging The Camera

    Some commercially available power adapters (USB Type-C Power Delivery, with an output voltage/current of at least 9V DC/2A) have also been confirmed to work with the camera. For details, check the Canon website. The camera is not fully charged when you receive it.

  • Page 21: Inserting/Removing Cards

    Inserting/Removing Cards Insertion Removal Caution Use of memory cards other than microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC cards is not supported. Note The number of shots available varies depending on the card’s free space. Reattach the card/terminal cover as shown below if it comes off. Insertion Open the cover.
  • Page 22 Insert the card. Insert the card with the label facing you. Inserting cards the wrong way may damage the camera. Close the cover.
  • Page 23 Removal Open the cover. Turn the camera off ( After making sure the indicator lamp is off, open the cover and flip it over to the right. Remove the card. Press the card in to eject it. Pull the card straight out, then close the cover.
  • Page 24 Caution A lit indicator lamp indicates that the camera is writing to, reading from, erasing from, or transferring data to the card. Do not open the card/terminal cover at this time. To avoid image data corruption and damage to cards or the camera, never do any of the following while the indicator lamp is lit.

  • Page 25: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone Changing the Interface Language To turn the camera on, press the < > button. Press it again to turn the camera off. Setting the Date, Time, and Time Zone If the date/time/zone screen appears when you turn the camera on, see Date/Time/Zone.
  • Page 26 Changing the Interface Language To change the interface language, see Language.

  • Page 27: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Adjusting the Viewfinder Holding the Camera Zoom Button Shutter Button...
  • Page 28 Adjusting the Viewfinder Adjust the dioptric adjustment dial. Look through the viewfinder and turn the dioptric adjustment dial until the image appears sharp.
  • Page 29 Holding the Camera The camera can be held in a variety of ways to suit how you will use it. Wearing the Strap Place the strap around your wrist before you hold the camera. After the strap is around your wrist, keep it between your thumb and index finger in use. Holding the camera for viewing Gently hold the front of the camera.
  • Page 30 Holding the camera for shooting Securely hold the camera with your fingers around it. Rest your index finger lightly on the < > button. Use your thumb to control the < >/< > button. Holding the camera securely for shooting Securely hold the camera with your fingers around it.
  • Page 31 Zoom Button Each press of the < > button switches between three zoom levels.
  • Page 32 Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing halfway Activates autofocusing. Pressing completely (only for still photo shooting) This action shoots. Preventing camera shake •...

  • Page 33: Menu Operations And Settings

    Menu Operations and Settings Menu Screen Menu Setting Procedure...
  • Page 34 Menu Screen Main tabs Menu items : Shooting : Playback : Wireless communication : Set-up Menu settings...
  • Page 35 Menu Setting Procedure Display the menu screen. Press the < > button to display the menu screen. Select an item. Press the < > or < > button to select an item, then press < >.
  • Page 36 Select an option. Press the < > or < > button to select an option. The current setting is indicated in blue. Set the option. Press < > to set it. Exit the setting. Press the < > button. Note The description of menu functions hereafter assumes that you have pressed the <...

  • Page 37: Shooting And Recording

    Shooting and Recording This chapter describes shooting and introduces menu settings on the shooting ([ ]) tab. • Using the Camera as a Monocular • Still Photo Shooting • Movie Recording • Exposure Compensation • Selecting the AF Method • Continuous AF •...

  • Page 38: Using The Camera As A Monocular

    Using the Camera as a Monocular Zoom in. Each press of the < > button switches between three zoom levels. Focus on the subject. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Note The camera turns off automatically if left idle for the time set in [ : Viewfinder off]...

  • Page 39: Still Photo Shooting

    Still Photo Shooting Focus on the subject. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A green frame appears once the subject is in focus. A yellow frame is displayed when the camera cannot focus on subjects. Take the picture. Press the shutter button completely. To review your shots, use the [ : Play] menu (...

  • Page 40: Movie Recording

    Movie Recording Focus on the subject. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A green frame appears once the subject is in focus. A yellow frame is displayed when the camera cannot focus on subjects. Caution If you perform camera operations during movie recording, the camera’s built-in microphone may also record sounds of the camera operations.
  • Page 41 Record the movie. Press the < > button to start movie recording. While the movie is being recorded, the [ REC] icon (1) will be displayed in the upper right of the screen. Sound is recorded by the microphones (2). To stop recording the movie, press the <...
  • Page 42 Note Audio is recorded in stereo.

  • Page 43: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation By setting exposure compensation toward the positive or negative side, you can brighten or darken images relative to the standard exposure determined by the camera. You can set exposure compensation up to ±3 stops, in 1⁄3-stop increments. Select [ : Exposure comp.].
  • Page 44 Set the amount of compensation. Increased exposure, to brighten images Decreased exposure, to darken images Press the < > or < > button to select the compensation amount, then press < >. Take the picture. To cancel exposure compensation, return the exposure level to ±0. Note The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you turn off the camera.

  • Page 45: Selecting The Af Method

    Selecting the AF Method (Face)+Tracking: 1-point AF: AF Shooting Tips Shooting Conditions That Make Focusing Difficult You can change the method of autofocusing to suit the subject and scene you are shooting. Select [ : AF method]. Select the AF method.
  • Page 46 (Face)+Tracking: The camera detects and focuses on people’s faces. When no face is detected, focusing areas are determined from a variety of conditions. Caution An object other than a human face may be detected as a face. Face detection will not work if the face is very small or large in the picture, too bright or too dark, or partially hidden.
  • Page 47 1-point AF: The camera focuses in a single AF point in the center.
  • Page 48 AF Shooting Tips Even when focus is achieved, pressing the shutter button halfway will focus again. Image brightness may change during autofocusing. It may take some time to focus, depending on the subject and shooting conditions. If the light source changes as you shoot, the screen may flicker, and focusing may be difficult.
  • Page 49 Shooting Conditions That Make Focusing Difficult Subjects with low contrast, such as a blue sky or flat surfaces in solid colors, or other cases when highlight or shadow details are clipped. Subjects in low light. Stripes and other patterns where there is contrast only in the horizontal direction. Subjects with repetitive patterns (Example: Skyscraper windows, computer keyboards, etc.).

  • Page 50: Continuous Af

    Continuous AF This function keeps subjects generally in focus. Select [ : Continuous AF]. Select [Enable]. Caution More battery power is consumed when set to [Enable], because the lens is driven continuously.

  • Page 51: Drive Mode

    Drive Mode You can select the drive mode suiting the scene or subject. Select [ : Drive mode]. Set the drive mode. ] Single shooting When you hold down the shutter button completely, only one shot will be taken. ] Continuous shooting When you hold down the shutter button completely, you can shoot continuously at max.

  • Page 52: Movie Recording Size

    Movie Recording Size Movie Recording Size Cards That Can Record Movies Movie Recording Time Limit The frame rate can be set in [ : Movie rec. size]. Movie Recording Size Image size Image Size Aspect Ratio 1920×1080 16:9 Frame rate (fps: frames per second) ] 29.97fps For areas using the NTSC TV system, such as North America, Japan, South Korea, and Mexico.
  • Page 53 Cards That Can Record Movies Card performance requirements (movie recording) for details on cards that can record at each level of movie recording quality. Test cards by recording a few movies to make sure they can record correctly. Caution If you use a slow-writing card when recording movies, the movie may not be recorded properly.
  • Page 54 Movie Recording Time Limit The maximum recording time per movie is 9 min. 59 sec. Once 9 min. 59 sec. is reached, recording automatically stops. You can start recording a movie again by pressing the < > button (which records the movie as a new file).

  • Page 55: Playback

    Playback This chapter covers topics related to playback—playing back captured still photos and movies—and introduces menu settings on the Playback ([ ]) tab. Caution Normal display or selection on this camera may not be possible for images captured on other cameras, or images from this camera that have been edited or renamed on a computer.

  • Page 56: Image Playback

    Image Playback Switch to playback. Select [ : Play]. The last image captured or played back is displayed. Browse images. To play back images starting with your most recent shot, press the < > button. To play back images starting with the first captured image, press the <...

  • Page 57: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback Switch to playback. Select [ : Play]. Select a movie. Press the < > or < > button to select a movie to play. Images with < > displayed in the upper left are movies. Press < >.
  • Page 58 Press < > to play the movie. The movie will start playing back. You can pause playback and display the movie playback panel by pressing < >. Press it again to resume playback.
  • Page 59 Movie playback panel Item Playback Operations Each press of < > switches between playback and pausing Playback playback. Skip backward Skips backward approx. 4 sec. each time you press < >. Displays the previous frame each time you press < >.

  • Page 60: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Selecting ([ ]) Multiple Images to Erase Together Erasing All Images on a Card Unneeded images to erase can be selected individually or all at once. Caution Once an image is erased, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need the image before erasing it.
  • Page 61 Select [Select and erase images]. Select an image. Press the < > or < > button to select an image to erase, then press < >. To select another image to erase, repeat step 3. Erase the images. Press the < >...
  • Page 62 Erasing All Images on a Card You can erase all the images on a card at once.

  • Page 63: Formatting

    Formatting Use this camera to format (initialize) the card in the following cases. The card is new. The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. The card is full of images or data. A card-related error is displayed ( Caution Formatting a card will erase all data on it.
  • Page 64 Card file formats microSD cards will be formatted in FAT12/16, microSDHC cards in FAT32, and microSDXC in exFAT. Caution It may not be possible to use microSDXC cards formatted with this camera in other cameras. Also note that exFAT-formatted cards may not be recognized by some computer operating systems or card readers.

  • Page 65: Wireless Features

    Caution Important Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or damage caused by erroneous network settings when using the camera. In addition, Canon cannot be held liable for any other loss or damage caused by use of the camera.

  • Page 66: What You Can Do Wirelessly

    What You Can Do Wirelessly You can use a smartphone to browse images on the camera and save them to the smartphone. You can control the camera remotely from a smartphone. You can use smartphone GPS features to geotag images.

  • Page 67: Camera Connect Communication From Smartphones

    Camera Connect Communication from Smartphones Installing Camera Connect on Smartphones Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi Camera Connect Functions Canceling the Pairing Wi-Fi Connection Without Using Bluetooth General Precautions on Camera Connect Communication from Smartphones Installing Camera Connect on Smartphones The dedicated app Camera Connect (free of charge) must be installed on the smartphone on which Android or iOS is installed.
  • Page 68 Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone via Wi-Fi Follow these steps to establish a Wi-Fi connection between the camera and a smartphone supporting Bluetooth low energy technology (hereafter, “Bluetooth”) and then save camera images to the smartphone with Camera Connect. Steps on the smartphone (1) Turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi from the smartphone settings screen.
  • Page 69 Select [Add a device to connect to]. Press < >. Install Camera Connect on the smartphone and select [OK].
  • Page 70 Select [Pair via Bluetooth]. To pair with a different smartphone, select [OK] on the following screen.
  • Page 71 Steps on the smartphone (2) Start Camera Connect. Tap the camera for pairing. In Android, go to Steps on the camera (2). Tap [Pair] (iOS only).
  • Page 72 Steps on the camera (2) Select [OK].
  • Page 73 Steps on the smartphone (3) After [Pairing complete] is displayed, tap [OK]. In Camera Connect, tap [Images on camera]. Tap [Join] when a message is displayed to confirm camera connection. Images on the camera are listed on the smartphone when the Wi-Fi connection is established.
  • Page 74 Camera Connect Functions Images on camera Images can be browsed or deleted. Images can be saved on a smartphone. Remote live view shooting Enables remote still photo shooting as you view a live image on the smartphone. Location information Not supported on this camera. Camera settings Camera settings can be changed.
  • Page 75 Canceling the Pairing Cancel pairing with a smartphone as follows. Select [ : Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection]. Select [ Connect to smartphone]. Select [Delete connection information].
  • Page 76 Select the smartphone to cancel paring with. Smartphones currently paired with the camera are labeled [ ]. Select [OK]. Clear the camera information on the smartphone. In the smartphone’s Bluetooth setting menu, clear the camera information registered on the smartphone.
  • Page 77 Wi-Fi Connection Without Using Bluetooth Connect via Wi-Fi to smartphones without Bluetooth support as follows. Steps on the camera (1) Select [ : Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection]. Select [ Connect to smartphone]. Select [Add a device to connect to].
  • Page 78 Press < >. Install Camera Connect on the smartphone and select [OK]. Select [Connect via Wi-Fi]. Check the SSID and password.
  • Page 79 Steps on the smartphone Operate the smartphone to establish a Wi-Fi connection. Activate the smartphone’s Wi-Fi function, then tap the SSID (network name) you checked in step 6. For the password, enter the password checked in step 6. Start Camera Connect and tap the camera to connect to via Wi-Fi. On the screen displayed, tap the camera to connect to via Wi-Fi.
  • Page 80 Steps on the camera (2) Select [OK]. [ Wi-Fi on] is displayed on the camera. The main Camera Connect screen is displayed on the smartphone.
  • Page 81 General Precautions on Camera Connect Communication from Smartphones Caution Some functions are not available while connected via Wi-Fi. In remote shooting, the AF speed may become slower. Depending on the communication status, image display or shutter release timing may be delayed. Note With a Wi-Fi connection established, disabling the smartphone’s power saving function is recommended.

  • Page 82: Ending Connections Or Reconnecting

    Ending Connections or Reconnecting Ending Connections Reconnecting Ending Connections Select [Disconnect,exit]. Select [OK].
  • Page 83 Reconnecting Select [ : Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection]. Select [ Connect to smartphone]. Prepare the smartphone. Prepare the smartphone by following the instructions displayed. If settings were changed on the smartphone, restore the previous settings to enable connections by the camera.

  • Page 84: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings Select [ : Wi-Fi settings]. Select an item. Wi-Fi Set to [Disable] where use of electronic devices or wireless devices is prohibited, such as on airplanes or in hospitals. Password To allow Wi-Fi connections without a password, set to [None]. MAC address You can check the MAC address of the camera.

  • Page 85: Bluetooth Settings

    Bluetooth Settings Select [ : Bluetooth settings]. Select an item. Bluetooth If you will not use Bluetooth functionality, select [Disable]. Check connection information Enables you to check the name and connection status of paired smartphones. Bluetooth address You can check the camera’s Bluetooth address.

  • Page 86: Gps Features

    To avoid violating GPS regulations, visit the Canon website to check where use is allowed. Note that Canon cannot be held liable for any problems arising from use of GPS functions in other countries and regions.
  • Page 87 GPS Settings Start Camera Connect. Select [ : GPS settings]. Select [GPS via mobile]. Select [Enable]. Shoot. Confirm that [ ] is shown on the camera. Select [GPS information display], and before shooting, make sure GPS information is displayed. Your shots are now geotagged. From now on, shots you take with Camera Connect running will be geotagged.

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Responding to Error Messages Communication Function Precautions Security Responding to Error Messages Resolve any errors displayed in the viewfinder by referring to these examples of corrective actions.
  • Page 89 11: Connection target not found Is Camera Connect running? • Establish a connection using Camera Connect ( 12: Connection target not found Is the smartphone on? • Turn on the smartphone and wait a while. If a connection still cannot be established, perform the procedures to establish the connection again.
  • Page 90 Communication Function Precautions In case of slower transmission, lost connections, choppy image display, or other problems when using communication functions, try the following corrective actions. If the wireless LAN transmission rate drops due to interference from the following electronic devices, stop using them or establish a connection away from them. In IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless networks, the camera communicates on the 2.4 GHz band.
  • Page 91 Security If security settings have not been properly set, the following problems may occur. Transmission monitoring Third parties with malicious intent may monitor wireless LAN transmissions and attempt to acquire the data you are sending. Unauthorized network access Third parties with malicious intent may gain unauthorized access to the network you are using to steal, modify, or destroy information.

  • Page 92: Clearing Wireless Settings

    Clearing Wireless Settings All settings of network features can be cleared. This can prevent the information from being leaked if you lend the camera or transfer ownership. Select [ : Clear wireless settings]. Select [OK]. Caution If you have paired the camera with a smartphone, on the smartphone’s Bluetooth settings screen, delete the connection information of the camera for which you restored default wireless communication settings.

  • Page 93: Set-Up

    Set-up This chapter describes menu settings on the set-up ([ : Set-up]) tab. • Date/Time/Zone • Power Saving • Video System • Language • Resetting the Camera • Other Information...

  • Page 94: Date/Time/Zone

    Date/Time/Zone When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time/zone have been reset, follow these steps to set the time zone first. By setting the time zone first, you can simply adjust this setting as needed in the future and the date/time will be updated to match it.
  • Page 95 Set the time zone. Press the < > or < > button to select [Time zone]. Press < >.
  • Page 96 Press the < > or < > button to select the time zone, then press < >. If your time zone is not listed, press the < > button, then set the difference from UTC in [Time difference]. Press the < >...
  • Page 97 Set the date and time. Press the < > or < > button to select an item, then press < >. Press the < > or < > button to set it, then press < >. Set daylight saving time. Set it as necessary.
  • Page 98 Exit the setting. Press the < > or < > button to select [OK]. Caution Date, time, and time zone settings may be reset when the battery is depleted, or if the camera is exposed to freezing temperatures for an extended period. If this happens, set them once again.

  • Page 99: Power Saving

    Power Saving You can adjust the timing of when the camera and viewfinder turn off automatically ([Auto power off] and [Viewfinder off]). Select [ : Power saving]. Select an item.
  • Page 100 Note To conserve battery power, you should normally set [Auto power off] to 15 sec. Pressing any button before the [Viewfinder off] timer expires will reset the timer. Power saving settings do not apply during shooting, movie playback, or wireless connections.

  • Page 101: Video System

    Video System Set the video system of any television used for display. This setting determines the frame rates available when you record movies. Select [ : Video system]. Select an item. For NTSC For areas using the NTSC TV system, such as North America, Japan, South Korea, and Mexico.

  • Page 102: Language

    Language Select [ : Language To set it initially, select [ : Language Set the desired language. Note The language is set to English when you turn on the power for the first time.

  • Page 103: Resetting The Camera

    Resetting the Camera The camera’s settings for shooting functions and menu functions can be restored to their defaults. Select [ : Clear all camera settings]. Clear the settings. Select [OK] on the confirmation screen.

  • Page 104: Other Information

    Other Information Certification Logo Display Select [ : Certification Logo Display] to display some of the logos of the camera’s certifications. Other certification logos can be found on the camera body and packaging. Firmware Select [ : Firmware] to update the camera firmware.

  • Page 105: Reference

    Reference This chapter provides reference information on camera features. • Troubleshooting Guide • Error Codes • Information Display • Specifications • Before Disposal...

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting Guide

    Display problems Playback problems If a problem occurs with the camera, first refer to this Troubleshooting Guide. If this Troubleshooting Guide does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or nearest Canon Service Center. Power-related problems Cannot charge the camera.
  • Page 107 Shooting-related problems No images can be shot or recorded. Make sure the card is properly inserted ( If the card is full, replace the card or delete unnecessary images to make space Disable Wi-Fi before recording movies. Movies cannot be recorded while connected via Wi-Fi.
  • Page 108 The subject looks distorted during movie recording. If you move the camera to the left or right (panning) or shoot a moving subject, the image may look distorted. I cannot take still photos during movie recording. Still photos cannot be taken during movie recording. Stop movie recording before shooting still photos.
  • Page 109 Problems with wireless features Cannot pair with a smartphone. Use a smartphone compliant with Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 or later. Turn on Bluetooth from the smartphone settings screen. Pairing with the camera is not possible from the smartphone’s Bluetooth settings screen. Install the dedicated app Camera Connect (free of charge) on the smartphone ( Pairing with a previously paired smartphone is not possible if pairing information registered for another camera remains on the smartphone.
  • Page 110 Operation problems Camera operation is erratic. The buttons are unresponsive. An internal error may have occurred. Force the camera off by holding down the < > and < > buttons together for 8 sec. Wait a while before restarting the camera by pressing the power button.

  • Page 111: Error Codes

    Error Codes (1) Error number (2) Cause and countermeasures If there is a problem with the camera, an error message will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions. If the problem persists, write down the error code (Errxx) and request service.

  • Page 112: Information Display

    Information Display Shooting Screen Playback Screen Shooting Screen (10) (11) (12) (13) AF point Zoom focal length AF method Exposure compensation amount Movie recording in progress Temperature warning Movie recording restriction Wi-Fi function Wi-Fi signal strength (10) Movie recording time available/Elapsed recording time (11) Battery level (12)
  • Page 113 Playback Screen Movie playback Playback number/Total images recorded Battery level Return icon Movie recording time Exposure compensation amount Caution If the image was taken by another camera, certain shooting information may not be displayed. It may not be possible to play back images taken with this camera on other cameras.

  • Page 114: Specifications

    Specifications Effective sensor size 1/3-inch type Effective pixels Max. approx. 12.1 megapixels Total pixels Approx. 21.1 megapixels Focal length Wide-angle side: 13.8 mm (35 mm equivalent: equivalent to approx. 100 mm) Telephoto side: 55.5 mm (35 mm equivalent: equivalent to approx. 400 mm) Step zoom Equivalent to approx.
  • Page 115 11460 * Number of shots available and maximum burst in high-speed continuous shooting drive mode. * Number of shots available and maximum burst apply to a 64 GB card conforming to Canon testing standards. * File size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst vary depending on shooting conditions (including...
  • Page 116 Movie recording Movie recording format Container format H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC Video * Variable (average) bit rate Audio MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo) Movie recording quality Movie recording size / compression method Full HD: 1920×1080 / Standard (IPB) * Movie recording size adjustment not available. Frame rate When set to NTSC: 29.97 / 23.98 fps When set to PAL: 25.00 fps...
  • Page 117 Card performance requirements (movie recording) SD Speed Class 6 or higher Video system NTSC / PAL Recording microphone Built-in stereo microphone * External microphone IN terminal not provided. Type OLED color electronic viewfinder Screen size 0.39 inch-type Dot count Approx. 2,360,000 dots Coverage Approx.
  • Page 118 Autofocus Contrast detection Focusing brightness range (in still photo shooting) Wide: EV 7 to 17 / Tele: EV 7 to 17.3 (Center AF point, at 23°C / 73°F and ISO Auto) Focusing brightness range (in movie recording) Wide: EV 7 to 17 / Tele: EV 8 to 17.3 (Center AF point, at 23°C / 73°F, ISO Auto, and 29.97 fps) Exposure control Metering brightness range (in still photo shooting)
  • Page 119 Battery used A rechargeable lithium-ion battery is built into the body. Charging temperature Approx. 5–40°C / Approx. 41–104°F Number of shots available Approx. 150 shots * Based on CIPA standards, at 23°C / 73°F. Time available for movie recording Approx. 1 hr. 00 min. * At 23°C / 73°F when fully charged and not connected to Wi-Fi.
  • Page 120 Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 compliant (Bluetooth low energy technology) Transmission method GFSK modulation All data above is based on Canon testing standards and CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards and guidelines. Dimensions and weight listed above are based on CIPA guidelines.

  • Page 121: Before Disposal

    Before Disposal Caution DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATIONS. Note A screwdriver for M1.4 Phillips head screws is recommended for screw removal. Turn the camera off. Insert the blade of a small regular screwdriver into the lens cover notch and pry upward to remove it.
  • Page 122 Pry the card/terminal cover up, swing it open 90°, and remove it. Remove the five screws.
  • Page 123 Remove the camera body cover as shown. Tilt the camera as shown and slide the battery out.

  • Page 124: Trademarks And Licensing

    The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Canon Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 125 About MPEG-4 Licensing “This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video.
  • Page 126 This product is designed to achieve optimum performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Therefore, using this product with genuine accessories is highly recommended. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as malfunction, fire, etc. caused by the failure of non-genuine Canon accessories. Please note that repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine accessories will not be covered by the warranty for repairs, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

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