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Canon PC1057 User Manual

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ENGLISH
Camera User Guide
Please read the Read This First section (page 5).
Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the
Direct Print User Guide.

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (page 5). Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.
  • Page 2 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).

  • Page 3: Video Format

    • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice. • No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon.
  • Page 4 About this Camera User Guide Symbols Used : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Question? Look Here First. What settings are available under each function? Will my settings remain in effect even after I’ve turned the camera off? Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p.
  • Page 5 Thumb Index Introduces you to all of the camera components, and explains how to load batteries and use the shutter button, among other basic functions. Describes shooting with the camera, from each shooting mode to using the camera’s various shooting features. Explains how to review recorded images or select playback settings, how to protect images or erase them, and how to edit movies.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents : Functions and operations tables. These pages are shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find. Read This First ........5 Components Guide .
  • Page 7 Night Scene Mode ......67 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ..68 Movie Mode .
  • Page 8 Editing Movies........128 Rotating Images in the Display ..... . .130 Attaching Sound Memos to Images .

  • Page 9: Read This First

    Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including CompactFlash™...
  • Page 10 There is a risk of high voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes.
  • Page 11 Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.
  • Page 12 Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the eyes and mouth, or clothing, that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery.
  • Page 13 Cautions Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries.
  • Page 14 Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.

  • Page 15: Components Guide

    Components Guide Front View Remote Sensor (p. 169) Strap Mount (p. 24) Self-timer Lamp (p. 77) Lens Ring Release Button (p. 174, 179) AF Sensor Display Panel (p. 16) Hot Shoe (p. 171) Microphone (p. 131) Strap Mount (p. 24) Speaker Built-in Flash (p.

  • Page 16: Back/Bottom View

    • PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct print compatible printer information.

  • Page 17: Controls

    Controls (Flash)/ (Zoom in) Button (p. 62, 123) Zoom Ring (p. 39) (Macro)/ (Index) Button (p. 73, 124) Back Mode Dial (p. 14) (Monitor Selector) FUNC. (Function)/JUMP Button (p. 43, 125) Button (p. 32) SET/ Omni Selector ( / Frame Selector) ) (p.

  • Page 18: Mode Dial

    Mode Dial Use the mode dial to switch between the shooting modes. Image Zone Auto Creative Zone : Auto (p. 53) The camera automatically selects settings. Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. : Portrait (p. 66) : Landscape (p.

  • Page 19: Main Dial

    Main Dial The main dial is used for selecting certain menus and for displaying images. You can easily and swiftly select, confirm and switch menus. Turning the Main Dial Turn Clicking the Main Dial Click In Shooting Mode Selects aperture value and shutter speed (p.

  • Page 20: Display Panel

    Display Panel The display panel shows the camera settings, the remaining image capacity, movie shooting time, battery charge and other information. In Shooting mode (p. 29), you can turn on the backlight of the display panel for six seconds by pressing the the backlight within six seconds, press the Icons Evaluative Metering/Spot Metering/...
  • Page 21 Photo Effect Self-Timer/Wireless Controller Remaining Image Capacity/Message Code/Error Code/ Interval Shooting Remaining Shots White Balance Settings Bracket Flash Exposure Compensation/Flash Output Adjustment Exposure Compensation Level/AEB Level/Flash Exposure Compensation Level * Goes off in Super Macro mode. The Super Macro mode icon appears on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

  • Page 22: Preparing The Camera

    Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time and subsequently when the “Change the battery pack” message displays on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder) or the low battery icon ( ) and Lb ( Panel.
  • Page 23 It takes approximately 90 minutes to bring a fully discharged battery pack to a fully charged state (based on Canon’s testing standard). Charging times will vary according to the surrounding humidity and battery pack charge state.
  • Page 24 Charging the Battery Pack (continued) When using Battery Pack BP-511A or BP-514, you can distinguish between the discharged battery pack and fully charged battery pack by changing the direction of the battery cover (Fig. C and D). Recharge the battery fully before using it again. Fig.

  • Page 25: Installing The Battery Pack/Cf Card

    Installing the Battery Pack/CF card Install Battery Pack BP-511A (supplied) and the CF card (supplied) into the camera as follows. Use the Compact Power Adapter CA-560 (sold separately) to power the camera for extended periods (p. 182). Charge the battery pack before using it for the first time (p. 18). Indicator Check that the power is off (p.
  • Page 26 Installing the Battery Pack/CF card (continued) Insert the CF card. The label side of the CF card should face the battery compartment. Push the card in until the CF card eject button fully extends. To remove the CF card, push the CF card eject button and pull the card out.
  • Page 27 CF Card Handling Precautions CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, force, or subject them to shocks or vibration. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes may cause condensation to form in the card, leading to potential malfunctions.

  • Page 28: Attaching The Neck Strap

    Attaching the Neck Strap Attach the strap as illustrated on the left. Pull the strap tight in the buckle so that it does not slip. Perform the same steps on the other side of the camera (p. 11). Avoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items when suspending it from the strap.

  • Page 29: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Attaching the Lens Hood When shooting backlit scenes without a flash with the lens set to a wide angle, you should attach the lens hood to prevent light outside the scene from coming into the lens. Be sure to turn off the camera before you attach the lens hood.

  • Page 30: Setting The Date/Time

    Setting the Date/Time The Set Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the date lithium battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. Turn on the camera (p. 29). Press the MENU button.
  • Page 31 The Date/Time cannot be inserted in the actual image even if the Date/Time have been set. For printing images with the date on them, refer to the Direct Print User Guide or Software Starter Guide. Replacing the Date Battery (p. 184)

  • Page 32: Setting The Language

    Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language used in the menus and messages. Turn on the camera (p. 29). Press the MENU button. The [ (Rec.)] or [ appears. Press the arrow on the omni selector to select the [ menu.

  • Page 33: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions Turning the Power On/Off The power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of the camera is on. The power/mode indicator indicates the state of the camera as follows. Orange: Shooting mode Green : Playback mode/Printer Yellow : Computer connection mode* * For printer connection mode information, see the Power/Mode Indicator Mode Lever...

  • Page 34: Turning The Power Off

    Turning the Power On/Off (continued) Powering the Camera in Playback Mode Release button Turning the Power Off Be careful not to touch the lens when shooting. Please also refrain from forcing the lens with fingers or other objects. It could lead to malfunctions or damage the camera.

  • Page 35: Switching Between Shooting And Playback

    Turning on the camera without the start-up sound and image Press and hold the button, then turn on the power. You can also turn the camera on with the LCD monitor closed. Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function. When this function is turned on and it activates, restore power by turning the mode lever toward Shooting Mode: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the...

  • Page 36: Using The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Switching between the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder You can switch between the LCD monitor and viewfinder both in Shooting mode and Playback mode. When the LCD Monitor is Closed The viewfinder turns on. When the LCD Monitor is Open The LCD monitor turns on.

  • Page 37: Using The Viewfinder

    The LCD monitor can also be positioned as below. In Playback mode, images do not appear reversed. Also, icons and messages always show properly. Using the Viewfinder If the surroundings are too bright (for example, when you are shooting outdoors) and images on the LCD monitor are not clear, use the viewfinder for shooting.

  • Page 38: Checking The Information On The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    Checking the information on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Each time you press the INFO. button the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) cycles to the next information mode. Both the LCD monitor and the viewfinder have a field of vision of 100% of the actual shooting image. Shooting Mode Each time you press the INFO.
  • Page 39 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor/ Viewfinder The LCD monitor displays information in Shooting or Playback mode, such as the camera settings, remaining image capacity and shooting date/time. Shooting Mode The information appears for approximately 6 seconds when you operate the camera (such as making a change in shooting settings) even if the LCD monitor/viewfinder is set to No Information.
  • Page 40 Checking the information on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder (continued) The following displays in information view. AF Frame Spot Metering Frame Shutter Speed 7.0x 8.8x 11x 14x 18x 22x MF (Manual Focus) Indicator Shots Remaining or Remaining Movie Time (sec.) Aperture Value Exposure Compensation White Balance (WB) Drive Mode...

  • Page 41: Playback Mode

    (Red) * Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects. These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated. (“7.0x” is the telephoto-end setting of the optical zoom.) • The icons in the shaded boxes ( information view is turned off. •...
  • Page 42 Checking the information on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder (continued) In detailed display mode, the following information also appears. Adobe RGB 50 100 200 400 • In addition to the above, the shutter speed, aperture setting, movie length, histogram and overexposure warning appear. The following information may also appear with some image files.

  • Page 43: Using The Zoom (Focal Length)

    About the Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the recorded image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward to the right, the brighter the image.
  • Page 44 Using the Zoom (Focal Length) (continued) Zooming Rapidly To zoom in or out rapidly, turn the mode lever to the zoom ring in either the zoom in or zoom out direction. The swift zooming continues while you hold the mode lever. To reverse the zooming direction, turn the Wide zoom ring a little in the opposite direction...

  • Page 45: Pressing The Shutter Button

    Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focus. AF Frame The AF frame displays in green and the beep Ready for shooting sounds twice. The AF frame displays in yellow and a beep sounds. Focusing difficulty In this case, use the focus lock, or manually focus, to shoot (p.
  • Page 46 Pressing the Shutter Button (continued) appears or the AF frame displays in yellow while you press halfway, you can still press fully to take the shot. Images are first saved into the camera’s internal memory before being recorded onto the CF card, allowing the next images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the internal memory.

  • Page 47: Selecting Menus And Settings

    Selecting Menus and Settings Selecting Settings by Pressing the FUNC. Button (Only in Shooting Mode) FUNC. Select a function item using ISO Speed [ ] (p. 99) Photo Effect [ Bracket [ Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 107) Flash Output (p. 108) FUNC.
  • Page 48 Selecting Menus and Settings (continued) Selecting Settings by Pressing the MENU Button (Shooting) Mode Rec. Menu (p. 46) (When Shooting mode is MENU MENU (Playback) Mode Play Menu (p. 48) MENU...
  • Page 49 Press the MENU button. Press the arrow on the omni selector to switch between menu tabs. Press the arrow on the omni selector to select a menu item, then press the contents. Press the MENU button. In Step 2, you can also use the FUNC./JUMP button, button.
  • Page 50 Selecting Menus and Settings (continued) Displayed menu items will vary according to the shooting mode and setting contents (p. 202). You can apply a desired image and sound to [ My Camera menu. For details, see Registering the My Camera Settings (p.
  • Page 51 Menu Item Sets the duration before the self-timer releases the shutter once the shutter button Self-timer is pressed. 10 sec. Sets the duration before the self-timer releases the shutter once the remote Wireless Delay control shutter button is pressed. 0 sec./2 sec. Sets the option of [Spot AE Point] (one of the light metering modes), Center (the AE point is fixed to the center) or AF Point (the...
  • Page 52 Selecting Menus and Settings (continued) Menu Item Adjusts the camera most appropriately when separately sold Tele-converter TC- DC58A or Close-up Lens 500D is attached Converter to the camera. None Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder) after the Review shutter button is released.
  • Page 53 Menu Item Sets the images that will be printed on a direct print compatible printer or at a photo Print Order lab service, the number of copies and other parameters. Specifies images before downloading to a Transfer Order computer. (Set up) Menu Menu Item Set [On] to mute the start-up sound, operation sound, selftimer sound and...
  • Page 54 Selecting Menus and Settings (continued) Menu Item Sets the brightness level of the LCD monitor. LCD Brightness Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a specified Auto Power period of time elapses without camera Down operation. Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) goes off when no Display Off camera operation is performed.
  • Page 55 (My Camera) Menu You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the [ and [ ] options for each item with images from the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software.

  • Page 56: Resetting The Settings To Default

    Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset the menu and button operation settings to default. Turn on the camera. You can turn on the camera in either Shooting or Playback mode. Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds. The message “Reset settings to default?”...

  • Page 57: Shooting - Letting The Camera Select Settings

    Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 202) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which shooting modes. Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else.

  • Page 58: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting

    Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting (continued) Press the shutter button all the way (p. 41). You will hear the sound of the shutter when the shutter activates. The picture appears for two seconds on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).
  • Page 59 Switching between the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder While the Image is Displayed You can switch between the LCD monitor and viewfinder by pressing the button. Using this feature, you can shoot an image using the viewfinder and automatically let the camera display the image on the LCD monitor (or vice versa).
  • Page 60 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting (continued) Right after shooting, press the FUNC. button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor. Select [OK] using the arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button. The image is recorded in the RAW format.

  • Page 61: Changing The Resolution And Compression

    Changing the Resolution and Compression Mode Dial You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. To record the CCD output without compression, select the RAW file format (p.
  • Page 62 Changing the Resolution and Compression (continued) Movies can be shot with the following resolution. Resolution 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels Press the FUNC. button. Select * (Compression) or L* (Resolution) using the arrow on the omni selector. * The current setting is displayed.
  • Page 63 See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 192). See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) (p. 191). The resolution and compression settings are affected by the shooting mode selection as follows (only the resolution in mode). e.g. 1 : When the shooting mode is changed from the resolution and compression will restore the values set in M mode.

  • Page 64: Changing The File Format

    The resolution (3264 x 2448) and compression settings cannot be adjusted for these images. * As measured by Canon’s testing standard. ** The bundled software can be used to open or adjust the parameters of images recorded in the RAW file format. Please consult the Software...
  • Page 65 Press the FUNC. button. Select L* (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) using the (Display Panel) arrow on the omni selector. * The current setting is displayed. Select RAW (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) using the main dial or the selector. You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button.

  • Page 66: Using The Built-In Flash

    Using the Built-In Flash Mode Dial Use the flash according to the guidelines below. (In Movie mode, the flash cannot be used.) Auto with red-eye reduction Auto Flash on with red- eye reduction Flash on Flash off * No icon appears on the display panel. •...
  • Page 67 Shoot the image. The flash will fire if the built-in flash pops up automatically (Flash Pop-up function) and viewfinder) when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Shooting procedures are the same as for the The flash fires with automatic adjustments when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto] in the Rec.

  • Page 68: Setting The Slow Synchro

    Using the Built-In Flash (continued) Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function Mode Dial The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in dark areas. This reduces light reflecting back from the eyes and making them appear red. In the [ (Rec.)] menu, set [Red-eye] to [On].
  • Page 69 Using the Built-In Flash with the Flash Pop-up Function Off Mode Dial In the [ (Rec.)] menu, set [Flash Pop-up] to [Off]. When you wish to fire the flash, pop up the built-in flash by pressing the appears on the display panel and LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder) and the flash fires when the shutter button is pressed fully.

  • Page 70: Portrait Mode

    Portrait Mode Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur. Turn the mode dial Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 53). See page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode. To best achieve the effect of the background gradually fading, compose the image so that the upper half of the subject’s body fills most of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

  • Page 71: Night Scene Mode

    Night Scene Mode Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The people are illuminated with light from the flash while the backdrop is captured at a slow shutter speed so that both appear correctly exposed. Turn the mode dial Shooting procedures are the same as for the...

  • Page 72: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

    Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Use this mode to shoot a series of overlapping frames for merging (stitching) into a large panoramic image using a computer. Horizontal 2 x 2 Please use the bundled PhotoStitch program to merge the images on a computer. Framing a Subject PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them.
  • Page 73 Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50% of the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalignment to within 10% of the image height. Do not include moving items in the overlap. Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close subjects.
  • Page 74 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) (continued) Shoot the first image. The exposure and white balance settings are set and locked with the first image. Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first. Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with the software.

  • Page 75: Movie Mode

    The clip will end automatically after this time elapses or when the CF card becomes full. * Using the following CF cards: • Supplied FC-64MH CF Card • Separately sold Canon FC-256MH or FC-512MSH CF Card (not sold in some regions) setting and 3 minutes at the...
  • Page 76 QuickTime 3.0 or higher is required to play back movie files (AVI/ Motion JPEG) on a computer. (QuickTime (for Windows) is bundled on the supplied Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, QuickTime 3.0 or later is generally bundled...

  • Page 77: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode Mode Dial Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects when the distance from the tip of the lens to the subject is in the following range (varies according to the zoom position): Zoom Position (35mm film equivalent) Distance to the subject Wide angle end –...
  • Page 78 Macro Mode (continued) In macro mode, the correct image brightness sometimes cannot be obtained with flash photography. Please set the ND filter to [On] and use the separately sold Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or the Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX for flash photography in the macro mode.

  • Page 79: Super Macro Mode

    Super Macro Mode Mode Dial Compared with normal Macro mode, you can get even closer to the subject and focus on the subject closer to the lens. The background can also be shot with different effects. You can shoot subjects in Super Macro mode when the distance from the tip of the lens to the subject is in the following range: 3 to 30 cm (1.2 in.
  • Page 80 Super Macro Mode (continued) Shoot the image. Shooting procedures are the same as for the During Super Macro mode, only the optical zoom operates even when the digital zoom is set to On. The zoom bar appearing during zoom operation indicates the following movable zoom range in Super Macro mode: 42 to 90 mm (35mm film equivalent).

  • Page 81: Self-Timer

    Self-Timer You can take pictures with the self-timer in any shooting mode. Press the button. Press the button until on the display panel and appears on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder). You can cancel the self-timer by pressing button again.

  • Page 82: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom Mode Dial With the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be zoomed as follows: 8.8x, 11x, 14x, 18x and 22x. In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Digital Zoom]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 44). Select [On] and press the MENU button.

  • Page 83: Continuous Shooting

    When [ ] is selected: Approx. 1.0 frames per second* When [ ] is selected:Approx. 2.5 frames per second* * Large/Fine (These figures reflect Canon’s testing standard. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.) mode. appears.
  • Page 84 Continuous Shooting (continued) The interval between frames lengthens somewhat when the internal memory becomes full. The built-in flash can be used, but the interval between images will lengthen to accommodate the flash recharge time. The flash will not fire with an externally mounted flash. Selecting a Continuous Shooting Mode In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select...

  • Page 85: Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects

    Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects Camera settings such as shutter speed and aperture value can be freely changed for shooting. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 202) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which shooting modes.

  • Page 86: Setting The Shutter Speed

    Program AE (continued) See page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode. If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value show in red on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder). Use the following methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in white.

  • Page 87: Shutter Speed

    Turn the main dial and select a shutter speed. Shoot the image. The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture value show in white on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder). If the aperture value is shown in red on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder), the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light).
  • Page 88 Setting the Shutter Speed (continued) See page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode. Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at slow shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning monitor (or in the viewfinder), secure the camera to a tripod before shooting.

  • Page 89: Setting The Aperture

    Setting the Aperture When you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value (closing it) brings the entire range from foreground to background into focus.

  • Page 90: Safety Shift

    Setting the Aperture (continued) Depending on the zoom position, certain aperture values may not be available. See page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode. Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at slow shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning monitor (or in the viewfinder), secure the camera to a tripod before shooting.

  • Page 91: Manually Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture

    Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect. This is convenient for shooting fireworks and other images where it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically. Turn the mode dial to M.
  • Page 92 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture (continued) See page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode. For the correlation between aperture value and shutter speed, see page 84. If you wish to change the exposure, adjust the shutter speed or the aperture using the main dial.

  • Page 93: Selecting An Af Frame

    Selecting an AF Frame Mode Dial The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses and can be set manually to the desired area. This is convenient for focusing accurately on an off-center subject to obtain the composition you desire.

  • Page 94: Switching Between Light Metering Modes

    Switching between Light Metering Modes Mode Dial Evaluative Metering is the default light metering mode. This can be switched to another metering mode. Evaluative Metering Center-Weighted Averaging Center Spot AE Point AF Point Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering.
  • Page 95 Press the button to select the metering mode. Each press of the the metering mode as follows. (Evaluative Metering) (Spot AE Point) The icon of the currently selected light metering mode appears on the display panel and LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

  • Page 96: Adjusting The Exposure

    Adjusting the Exposure Mode Dial Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Press on the omni selector). The exposure compensation bar appears on the display panel and LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

  • Page 97: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

    Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Mode Dial When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. AWB ( Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent Flash Custom1 Custom2 The icons in parentheses are the ones on the display panel. (Shown only when there is a difference between the display panel icon and LCD monitor/ viewfinder icon.) Press WB (...

  • Page 98: Setting A Custom White Balance

    Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) (continued) Select the desired setting using the main dial or the on the omni selector. Please see below regarding the custom setting. You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button.
  • Page 99 Select (Custom1) or (Custom2) using the main dial or arrow on the omni selector. Aim the camera at the white paper or cloth, or gray card and press the SET button. Aim the camera so that the white paper or cloth, or gray card, completely fills the frame on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) before pressing the SET button.

  • Page 100: Changing The Photo Effect

    Changing the Photo Effect Mode Dial You can shoot with different photo effects. ) Photo Effect Off Vivid Neutral Low Sharpening Sepia Custom Effect The icons in parentheses are the ones on the display panel. Press the FUNC. button and select (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) (Display Panel)
  • Page 101 In this screen, select the item you wish to set using the selector and set it using the on the omni selector. Contrast Select from – (Weak), 0 (Neutral) and + (Strong). This function allows you to adjust the degree of brightness. Sharpness Select from –...

  • Page 102: Shooting In Adobe Rgb Color Space

    Shooting in Adobe RGB Color Space Mode Dial This camera can record still images in Adobe RGB color space. Standard Normally select this option. Adobe RGB* Select this option when: - Doing commercial printing in the Adobe RGB environment - Using software, monitors and printers compliant with Exif 2.21 * Use of this function is not recommended if you do not have image processing and Adobe RGB technical knowledge.

  • Page 103: Changing The Iso Speed

    Changing the ISO Speed Mode Dial Raise the ISO speed to prevent camera shake when shooting in dark places, when you want to shoot without the flash or with a faster shutter speed. Press the FUNC. button and select (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) (Display Panel) arrow on the omni selector.

  • Page 104: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb Mode)

    Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) Mode Dial In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once. You can adjust AEB settings in 1/3EV steps within the range of –2EV to +2EV of the standard exposure setting.
  • Page 105 Expand or contract the range using the main dial or the arrow on the omni selector. to expand the range and contract it. The camera returns to the Step 2 screen if you press the SET button. You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button.

  • Page 106: Focus Bracketing (Focus-Bkt Mode)

    Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Mode Dial You can shoot three images while the focus changes automatically when shooting with the manual focus (p. 114). Three ranges -small, medium or large- can be selected. Images are shot with the focus position changing in the following order: selected position, further away and closer.
  • Page 107 Expand or contract the range using the main dial or the arrow on the omni selector. to expand the range and contract it. The camera returns to the Step 2 screen if you press the SET button. You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button.

  • Page 108: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)

    Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) Mode Dial You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. Focus the AF frame or the spot metering frame on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting and press the shutter button halfway.
  • Page 109 The automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure with the following procedure. 1. Turn the mode dial to P, Tv or Av. 2. Focus on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. •...

  • Page 110: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)

    Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) Mode Dial You can obtain the correct exposure with flash photography regardless of the location of your subject in the composition. Press the (Flash) button and set the flash to fire (p. 62). If you are using an externally mounted flash, please refer to its manual for setting instructions.

  • Page 111: Switching Between Flash Adjustment Settings

    Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Mode Dial The built-in flash and the externally mounted flash* fire with automatic flash adjustments (except in the M mode), but it is possible to set them so that they fire without any adjustments. * Speedlite 220EX/380EX/420EX/550EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX Select [Flash Adjust] from the [ See Selecting Menus and Settings (p.
  • Page 112 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings (continued) Press the FUNC. button or click the main dial. To cancel the compensation, return the setting to Compensating the Flash Output In M mode or when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], the flash output can be controlled in three steps, starting from FULL, when shooting.

  • Page 113: Switching The Timing At Which The Flash Fires

    Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Mode Dial The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the 1st-curtain shutter speed. Usually, the 1st-curtain is used when shooting. The flash fires right before the shutter closes, regardless of the shutter speed.

  • Page 114: Shooting Images At Set Intervals (Intervalometer)

    Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) Mode Dial You can shoot images at a set interval. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of plants and blooming flowers. The shooting interval time can be set from 1 to 60 minutes and 2 to 100 images can be shot.
  • Page 115 Press the arrow on the omni selector, then select the number of shots using the on the omni selector. If you press the omni selector continuously, the number of shots increases in units of 5 shots at a time. The maximum number of shots* is determined according to the CF card’s remaining capacity.

  • Page 116: Shooting Problem Subjects For The Autofocus

    Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Subjects mixing close and far objects • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition •...

  • Page 117: Shooting With Af Lock

    Shooting with AF Lock Mode Dial Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Keep it pressed and press the MF button. icon appears on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder). The focus setting will lock even if the shutter button and the MF button are released.

  • Page 118: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode

    Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus (continued) Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Mode Dial The focus can be manually set. Press and hold the MF button, then turn the zoom ring to focus on the subject. icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).
  • Page 119 Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus Mode Dial The camera automatically searches for a more suitable focusing point from the current manually focused location. Focus the camera with the manual focus, then press the SET button. The camera focuses automatically to a more accurate focusing point near the current focusing point.

  • Page 120: Switching Between Focus Settings

    Switching between Focus Settings Mode Dial You can switch between focus settings to shoot. Continuous Single In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [AF Mode]. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 44). Select [Continuous] or [Single] and press the MENU button. Saving Custom Settings You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the C (custom) mode.
  • Page 121 Settings that can be saved to the • Shooting Mode (P, Tv, Av and • Rec. menu settings • Manual Focus location Turn the mode dial to P, Tv, Av or M. Set the setting contents you wish to save. Select [Save settings] from the (Rec.)] menu.

  • Page 122: Using The Nd Filter

    Using the ND Filter Mode Dial The brightness can be decreased by setting the ND filter on. This allows you to select a smaller aperture value and a slower shutter speed than usual. Select [ND Filter] in the [ See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 44). Select [On] and press the MENU button.

  • Page 123: Setting The Auto Rotate Function

    Setting the Auto Rotate Function Mode Dial This camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera on end and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display.

  • Page 124: Resetting The File Numbers

    Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900, and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits). DCIM CANON CANON CANON CANON Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits.
  • Page 125 Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 100 images. However, since images shot in Continuous mode or Stitch Assist mode are always saved into the same folder, a folder may contain more than 100 images. The number of images may also exceed 100 if a folder contains images copied from a computer or images shot with other cameras.

  • Page 126: Playback

    Playback Displaying Images Individually You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder). Move between images turning the main dial or using the arrow on the omni selector. to move to the previous image to move to the next. Holding moves more rapidly between images, but the images will not appear as clearly.

  • Page 127: Magnifying Images

    Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times while in single image playback. While in single image playback, press the button or turn the zoom ring toward telephoto. Press the omni selector to move the magnified area around the image.

  • Page 128: Viewing Nine Images At A Time (Index Playback)

    Viewing Nine Images at a Time (Index Playback) Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. While in single image playback, press the button. Nine images appear at once (index playback). Change the image selection by turning the main dial or using the selector.

  • Page 129: Jump Jumping Between Images

    JUMP Jumping Between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in either single image playback or index playback. Press the JUMP button while in single image playback (p. 122) or index playback (p. 124). The jump bar appears. The displayed image(s) change.

  • Page 130: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies You can play back movies shot in Turn the mode lever to Movies cannot be viewed in index playback. Select a movie by turning the main dial or using the arrow on the omni selector. A movie displays with the instruction on it.
  • Page 131 Fast Forwarding/Rewinding Select one of the following operations using the the omni selector and press the SET button. (Exit) : Return to single image playback (First Frame) : First Frame (Previous Frame) : Previous Frame (Rewinds if the SET button is held down) (Next Frame) : Next Frame (Fast-forwards if the SET button...

  • Page 132: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies You can delete unwanted portions from the first or second half of a movie clip. Select the movie you wish to edit and press the SET button. See Viewing Movies (p. 126). Select (Edit) using the arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button.
  • Page 133 Select (Save) using the arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button. When is selected, the edited movie is not saved and the camera reverts to the movie editing panel. Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using the omni selector and press the SET button.

  • Page 134: Rotating Images In The Display

    Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated 90° and 270° clockwise on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder). Original Select [Rotate] from the [ (Play)] menu. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 44). Select an image you want to rotate by turning the main dial or by using the omni selector and press the SET...

  • Page 135: Attaching Sound Memos To Images

    Images can be magnified when rotated (p. 123). Images taken vertically with the auto rotate function (p. 119) set to [On] will automatically be rotated to the vertical position when viewed on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder). Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, magnified playback and the review immediately after shooting in Shooting mode) you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to...
  • Page 136 Attaching Sound Memos to Images (continued) Erasing the Sound Memos Select in Step 2 on the previous page. You cannot attach sound memos to movies. You cannot record or playback sound notes for images that already have an incompatible sound file attached. If you attempt to record or play such images, the “Incompatible WAVE format”...

  • Page 137: Automated Playback (Slide Show)

    Automated Playback (Slide Show) Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 147). Starting a Slide Show All images or a selection of images on a CF card can be displayed one-by-one in an automated slide show. All Images Plays all the images on the CF card in order Slide Show 1 –...

  • Page 138: Selecting Images For Slide Shows

    Automated Playback (Slide Show) (continued) When the slide show is over, press the MENU button. The slide show menu appears again. Press the MENU button again to close the menu. Movie images play for the length of time that they were recorded regardless of the time set in the slide show settings.
  • Page 139 Index Playback Press the button to switch to index playback (3 images). Select an image using the main dial or arrow on the omni selector and mark or remove marks from images using the arrow on the omni selector. The selection number and a check mark appears at the bottom of selected images.

  • Page 140: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings

    Automated Playback (Slide Show) (continued) Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings You can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the show repeat itself continuously. Sets the duration that each image in a slide show is displayed. Play Time The options are any one of 3 –...

  • Page 141: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure. In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Protect] and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 44). Select an image you want to protect and press the SET button. icon appears on protected images.

  • Page 142: Erasing

    Erasing Erasing Images Individually Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. Select the image you wish to erase and press the button. Select [Erase] using the arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button. To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and press the SET button.

  • Page 143: Formatting A Cf Card

    If the camera does not work properly, the inserted CF card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem. When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. CF cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not operate correctly.

  • Page 144: Print Order

    Print Settings), and then take the CF card to a participating photo lab to have them printed out later. This camera complies with the industry standard PictBridge, therefore, you can connect the camera to non-Canon PictBridge compliant printers and print images. * Digital Print Order Format This manual explains the DPOF print settings.
  • Page 145 Refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print compatible printer (CP series or Bubble Jet printers) information. Direct Print Compatible Printing Connect the camera to the printer Set various print settings (except DPOF print settings) Print For details, see the Direct Print User Guide.

  • Page 146: Print Settings (Dpof Print Settings)

    Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer. Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for instructions on how to select print settings from the printer.
  • Page 147 When the print type (p. 144) is set to [Index], select an image using the main dial or the arrow on the omni selector and mark or remove marks from images using the omni selector. A check mark appears on the marked image.

  • Page 148: Setting The Print Style

    Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) (continued) Setting the Print Style Always select a print style after having selected the image you wish to print. The following print settings can be selected. Standard Print Index Type Both Date File No. In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Print Order] and press the SET button.
  • Page 149 Press the omni selector to select a setting. Print Type Select [Standard], [Index] or [Both]. Date Select [On] or [Off]. File No. Select [On] or [Off]. Press the MENU button. The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear. When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.

  • Page 150: Resetting The Print Settings

    Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) (continued) Resetting the Print Settings The print settings can all be removed at once. The print type is reset to [Standard] and the date and file number options are set to [Off]. In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Print Order] and press the SET button.

  • Page 151: Image Transmission Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)

    Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. You cannot use this function to transfer several images at once on Mac OS X computers.
  • Page 152 Selecting Images for Transferring (continued) Select images for transferring. Single Images Select an image using the main dial or arrow on the omni selector and mark or remove marks from images using the arrow on the omni selector. A check mark appears on the marked image.

  • Page 153: Downloading Images To A Computer

    Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable IMPORTANT You must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer if you are using any of the following operation systems: Windows 98 (including Second Edition)/Windows 2000/ Windows Me/Mac OS 9.0 –...
  • Page 154 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable (continued) Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. You do not need to turn off the computer or camera when making a USB connection. Please refer to your computer manual for information regarding the location of the USB port.
  • Page 155 (JPEG format only) without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed.

  • Page 156: Downloading Directly From A Cf Card

    Downloading Directly from a CF Card Double-click the icon of the drive with the CF card. Copy images from the card into a folder of your choice on the hard disk. The images are stored in the [xxxCANON] folders located under the [DCIM] folder (where xxx is a three-digit number from 100 to 998) (p.

  • Page 157: Viewing Images On A Tv Set

    Viewing Images on a TV Set A video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV cable AVC-DC300 can be used to view images as you shoot or replay them. Turn off the camera (p. 30). Also turn the television off. Yellow To the Video Plug In Jack...

  • Page 158: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)

    Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has three choices. e.g. Start-up image The [ ] option features science fiction related images and sounds. The [ ] option features animals.
  • Page 159 Press the MENU button. Pressing the MENU button closes the menu and makes the settings take effect. In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway. (In Playback mode, the menu closes when the shutter button is pressed halfway and the camera switches to shooting mode.) If you select [Theme] in Step 3, you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera Settings.

  • Page 160: Registering The My Camera Settings

    Registering the My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the [ You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. The following menu items can be saved to the camera.
  • Page 161 Select the image you wish to register using the arrow or on the omni selector. Press the SET button. Select [ arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button. Recording starts. Recording stops when the set amount of time has passed. Start-up Sound: 1 second Operation Sound: 0.3 second Selftimer Sound: 2 seconds...
  • Page 162 Registering the My Camera Settings (continued) File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats. However, CF card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats. Start-up Image •...

  • Page 163: List Of Error/Message Codes

    List of Error/Message Codes The following error and message codes may appear on the display panel. Error Codes : The camera has experienced a problem. Turn off the (XX: number) power, wait a second, and then try shooting or playing back.

  • Page 164: List Of Messages

    List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder). For messages which may appear when a printer is connected, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Resetting: Resetting all the camera and menu settings to default Busy...
  • Page 165 Cannot magnify!: You attempted to magnify an image that was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different format, or edited on a computer. Cannot rotate: You attempted to rotate an image that was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different format, or edited on a computer.

  • Page 166: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Camera will not Power is not turned on operate CF card/battery cover opened Insufficient battery voltage panel) Poor contact between camera and battery terminals Camera will not Camera is in playback or record computer/printer connection mode Flash is charging (Blinking monitor/in viewfinder) CF card full...
  • Page 167 See Formatting a CF Card (p. 139). If reformatting doesn’t work, the CF card logic circuits may be damaged. Contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Computer images can be added to the camera using the bundled software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser.
  • Page 168 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Battery pack will not Poor contact between charge battery pack and battery charger Image is blurred or Camera moved out of focus Subject out of focal range Subject is hard to focus Cause Solution Clean the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth.
  • Page 169 Problem Subject in recorded Insufficient light for image is too dark shooting Subject dark in comparison to the background Subject too far for flash to reach The ND filter is On. Cause Solution Set the built-in flash to on. Use a high-output externally mounted flash.
  • Page 170 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Subject in recorded Subject too close causing image is too bright flash to be too bright Subject bright in comparison to the background Light shining directly on subject or reflected off subject into camera Flash set to On A vertical bar of light Subject too bright (red, purple) appears...
  • Page 171 Problem White dots or white Light from the flash has asterisks appear on reflected off dust particles the image or insects in the air. This occurs more frequently in the following conditions: • When shooting at the wide angle end. •...

  • Page 172: Appendix

    Appendix Using the Wireless Controller Installing the Battery Install the date battery (CR2025) into the Wireless Controller WL- DC100 before use. Be particularly careful to keep the date batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could damage the stomach or intestinal wall.
  • Page 173 Shooting/Playback The wireless controller can be used to shoot or play back. The wireless controller can be operated from an approximate distance of up to 5 m (16.4 ft.) from the front remote sensor (2) and approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) from the side remote sensor (1). Remote Sensors Transmitter Shooting...
  • Page 174 Using the Wireless Controller (continued) Playback appears on the display panel. Display the previous image Play back the movie images Display images in sets of nine (index playback). The operable range of the wireless controller will shorten under the following circumstances. •...

  • Page 175: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)

    Please check the manual for your flash. * Certain functions noted in the manuals for the Canon Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 550EX, the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX cannot be performed when mounted on this camera. Please read this guide before using one of these flashes on the camera.
  • Page 176 To shoot with the flash, you are recommended to set the white balance to the Other Canon Flashes Since other flashes fire at full strength, set the shutter speed and aperture accordingly. Set the shutter speed to 1/125 second or slower, and set the aperture to a value appropriate to the flash’s...
  • Page 177 Press the shutter button halfway. The flash is charged when its pilot lamp lights up. Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. The externally mounted flash will not fire in continuous shooting. The Bracket mode cannot be used for flash photography. If the flash fires, only one image gets recorded.
  • Page 178 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) (continued) How to Mount Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX The separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58C is required to mount Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX on the camera.
  • Page 179 Release buttons Release buttons Flash Heads Attach the conversion lens adapter so that its lens’ and turn it in the direction of the arrow until meets If you plan to attach Close-up Lens 500D (p. 178), do it after you attach this adapter.
  • Page 180 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) (continued) Press the button to set the camera to Macro mode and set [ND Filter] to [On]. Macro mode (p. 73) ND filter (p. 118) When Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX is mounted on the camera using Conversion Lens Adapter LA- DC58C with its two parts joined, shooting in wide angle could cause dark shadows on the image.

  • Page 181: Using The Tele-Converter (Sold Separately)/Close-Up Lens (Sold Separately)

    Using the Tele-converter (Sold Separately)/ Close-up Lens (Sold Separately) The separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58C is required to use the separately sold Tele-converter TC-DC58A and Close-up Lens 500D (58 mm) with the camera. Conversion Lens Adapter LA- DC58C is a combination of rear and front parts, however, use them as a single, joined unit.
  • Page 182 Using the Tele-converter (Sold Separately)/Close-up Lens (Sold Separately) (continued) Tele-converter TC-DC58A This 58 mm-threaded diameter magnifying conversion lens is for taking telephoto shots. The lens changes the focal length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 1.5x. Use the tele-converter lens with the focal length set to the maximum telephoto setting.
  • Page 183 Mounting the Lenses Ring Ring Release Button Mount the lens by turning it in the direction of the arrow. Tele-converter TC-DC58A Turn off the camera. Then press and hold the ring release button and remove the outer ring of the lens.
  • Page 184 Using the Tele-converter (Sold Separately)/Close-up Lens (Sold Separately) (continued) Setting the Camera Lens to the Most Appropriate Position Turn the mode lever to MENU button. The [ (Rec.)] menu appears. Select [Converter] using the arrow on the omni selector, then select the name of the mounted lens using the arrow on the omni selector.
  • Page 185 The distance shown with the MF indicator (p. 114, 115) does not change even if you change the [Converter] setting from [None]. The camera does not enter Macro mode when [Converter] is set to any setting other than [None]. If the camera is currently in Macro mode, Macro mode will be canceled when [Converter] is set to another setting than [None].

  • Page 186: Using A Compact Power Adapter (Sold Separately)

    Using a Compact Power Adapter (Sold Separately) You should use the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA- 560 when using the camera for long periods of continuous use or for connecting to a computer or printer. Compact Power Adapter CA-560 DC IN terminal Attach the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet.

  • Page 187: Using A Battery Charger (Sold Separately) And Car Battery Cable (Sold Separately)

    Using a Battery Charger (Sold Separately) and Car Battery Cable (Sold Separately) Battery Charger CG-570 Car Battery Cable CB-570 Combined use of Battery Charger CG-570 (sold separately) and Car Battery Cable CB-570 (sold separately) lets you charge battery packs (up to 2 at the same time) from a car’s cigarette lighter socket. It is also possible to charge up to 2 battery packs at the same time from a power outlet if you connect Compact Power Adapter CA-560 (sold separately) or Compact Power Adapter CA-570 (sold...

  • Page 188: Replacing The Date Battery

    Replacing the Date Battery If the Set Date/Time menu appears when you turn on the camera power, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost. Please replace the battery with a generic CR2016 lithium coin battery with the following procedures.

  • Page 189: Camera Care And Maintenance

    Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet.

  • Page 190: Specifications

    Specifications All data is based on Canon’s testing standard. Subject to change without notice. Camera Effective Pixels Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System Shooting Normal AF: Distance (from the front Macro AF: of the lens) Super Macro AF:...
  • Page 191 (When sensitivity is set to ISO 100 equivalent.) Sync-terminals on accessory shoe Use of the following external flashes is recommended: Canon Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 550EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX. Slow synchro and 1st-curtain/2nd-curtain flash are available.
  • Page 192 Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor/viewfinder), Sound memos (up to 60 sec.) or Slide show. Canon Direct Print/Bubble Jet Direct/ PictBridge compatible 12 languages available for menus and messages (English, German, French, Dutch,...
  • Page 193 Operating Humidity Dimensions Weight: *¹ This digital camera supports Exif 2.21 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
  • Page 194 Battery Pack BP-511A Approx. 420 images (Fully charged) • The data above reflects standard Canon testing conditions.The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. • Movie data is excluded. • At low temperatures, the battery pack performance may diminish and the low battery icon appear very rapidly.
  • Page 195 • The display panel can only display 3 digits. (Any value exceeding “1000” will appear as “999”.) • These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual totals may vary according to the subject, shooting conditions and shooting mode. • The following are the approximate maximum recording times for...
  • Page 196 Image File Sizes (Estimated) Resolution (3264 x 2448 pixels) (2272 x 1704 pixels) (1600 x 1200 pixels) (1024 x 768 pixels) (640 x 480 pixels) (3264 x 2448 pixels) (640 x 480 pixels) Movie (320 x 240 pixels) (160 x 120 pixels) Battery Charger CG-580* Input voltage: Rated output:...
  • Page 197 Battery Pack BP-511A Type: Nominal voltage: Nominal capacity: Charge cycles: Operating temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: Wireless Controller WL-DC100 Power supply: Operating temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: CompactFlash™ Card Card slot type: Dimensions: Weight: Compact Power Adapter CA-560 (Sold Separately) Input voltage: Rated output: Operating temperatures: Dimensions: Weight:...
  • Page 198 Tele-converter TC-DC58A (Sold Separately) Magnification: Focal length: Lens configuration: Focusing range (from tip of lens): Thread diameter: Dimensions: Weight: Close-up Lens 500D (58 mm) (Sold Separately) Focal length: Focusing range (from tip of lens): Thread diameter: Dimensions: Weight: Approx. 1.5x Infinity 5 elements in 3 groups 2.2 m –...

  • Page 199: Index

    Index Adobe RGB ... . . 98 AEB Mode ... . . 100 AE Lock ....104 AF Frame .
  • Page 200 FE Lock ....106 File Format ... 55, 60 File Number ..37, 50, 120 Reset .
  • Page 201 Operation Sound . . 49, 51, 154 Overexposure Warning ..39 Photo Effect ... . . 96 Playback ....122 Auto Playback (Slide Show) .
  • Page 202 Tele-converter ..177 Telephoto ....39 Terminal Cover ..12, 19 Transfer Order (Image Transmission Settings) .
  • Page 203 MEMO...
  • Page 204 MEMO...

  • Page 205: Fcc Notice

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cables with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in subpart B of Part 15 on FCC rules.

  • Page 206: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode. You can shoot with the settings saved in the C Large Medium 1 Resolution Medium 2 Medium 3 Small Movie Resolution Movie Movie Superfine Compression Fine Normal...
  • Page 207 Weighted – – – – – Light Meter- Averaging ing System Spot Metering – – – – – Center – – – – – AF Point – – – – – AE Lock/FE Lock – – – – – – –...

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