Page 1 CDI-E215-010 xxxxx © 2006 CANON INC. ENGLISH Advanced Camera User Guide This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail. PRINTED IN JAPAN Before Using the Camera Shooting Using the Mode Dial Advanced Shooting Functions Playback/Erasing Print Settings/Transfer Settings Viewing Images on a TV set...
Page 2 Attach the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter lens, or close-up lens to shoot Printing Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button Also supports non-Canon PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/Share...
Page 3: Conventions Used In This Guide
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents 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 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Items marked with a functions or procedures. Conventions Used in this Guide ....... . . 1 Handling Precautions .
Page 5 Shooting in the Creative Zone....... 57 Program AE Setting the Shutter Speed Setting the Aperture Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Advanced Shooting Functions .
Page 6 Automated Playback (Slide Shows) ......105 Protecting Images........109 Erasing All Images .
Page 7: Handling Precautions
Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
Page 8: Safety Precautions
Precautions Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques.
Page 9 Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.
Page 10 Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. Please use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger recommended for use with these batteries. The compact power adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera.
Page 11 Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera. Such items may lose data or stop working. When using the optional Canon Wide Converter, Tele Converter, Close-up Lens, or Conversion Lens Adaptor, be sure to attach them firmly.
Page 12 Do not get the camera caught on other objects or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when wearing or holding it by the neck strap. Doing so may result in injury or damage to the camera. Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug.
Page 13: Preventing Malfunctions
Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.
Page 14: Before Using The Camera - The Components Guide
Before Using the Camera - The Components Guide Front View a Neck Strap Mounts b Self-timer Lamp/Tally Lamp/Red-eye Reduction Lamp (pp. 43, 46, 28) c Flash (Basic Guide p. 11) d Microphone (R) (pp. 102, 103) e Microphone (L) (pp. 102, 103) f AF-assist Beam (p.
Page 15 Attaching the Neck Strap Attach the strap as illustrated. Check that the strap does not come loose from the strap mount when pulled. Perform the same steps on the other side of the camera. Avoid waving the camera about and getting it caught on other items when the camera is suspended from the strap.
Page 16: Back View
Back View (Flash)/ (Microphone) Button (pp. 102, 103, Basic Guide p. 11) b Mode Dial (p. 46, Basic Guide p. 8) c Shutter Button (Basic Guide p. 6) d Zoom Lever Shooting: (Telephoto)/ Playback: (Zoom in)/ (Continuous)/ f Power/Mode Indicator Orange: Shooting mode Yellow: Computer connection g OFF Button...
Page 17: Operation Panel
Operation Panel a Diopter Adjustment Dial (p. 16) b Viewfinder (p. 16) c Movie Button (p. 46, Basic Guide p. 7) d Omni Selector (Up) (Down) (Left) (Right) e Indicator Blinking Red: Recording to memory card/Reading memory card/ Erasing from memory card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) f MENU Button (p.
Page 18: Before Using The Camera - Operations
Before Using the Camera - Operations Using the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder Pressing the DISP. button switches the display mode. The screens that are displayed are based on the [Custom Display] settings (p. 17). Also, closing the LCD monitor causes the viewfinder to display. Press the DISP.
Page 19: Customizing Display Information
The LCD monitor and viewfinder display settings are remembered even after the camera power is turned off. The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in the index playback mode (p. 93). Customizing Display Information You can select whether or not to display the following information on the LCD monitor and viewfinder in the current shooting mode, and switch between displays by pressing the DISP.
Page 20 [Shooting Info] [Histogram] Using the select the items you wish to display on the LCD monitor or viewfinder, and press the SET button to place a mark. Display locations with no not have any information displayed. Even though items that are greyed out can be set, they will not display in this shooting mode.
Page 21 Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of an image, and you can display it in the to confirm the brightness while shooting. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image.
Page 22: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting mode Spot Frame AF Frame (p. 63) Low Battery (p. 132) Grid Lines Zoom Magnification Histogram (p. 19) Exposure Compensation (p. 75) White Balance (WB) (p. 77) My Colors (p. 80) Bracket (pp. 68, 76) Flash Adjust (p.
Page 23: Playback Mode
*1 Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to display no information. *2 Appears when selected in [Custom Display] (p. 17). *3 This is not normally displayed. It appears when remaining available internal memory (buffer) is half or less during movie recording. When the buffer warning indicates full, shooting or recording may be stopped.
Page 24 Detailed Histogram (p. 19) Shooting Modes (pp. 53, 54, 46, 57, Basic Guide pp. 3, 8) Still image shot while shooting a movie (p. 49) Image with the My Colors effect (p. 100) ISO Speed (p. 69) Movie recording Pixels/Frame Rate (p. 48) The following information may also be displayed with some images.
Page 25: Power Saving Function
Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view) or in the viewfinder (information view) - When using the detailed display mode of the Playback mode Power Saving Function...
Page 26: Setting The World Clock
Setting the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Setting the Home/World Time Zones (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.
Page 27 Switching to the Destination Time Zone (Set up) Menu Use the button. To change the destination time zone, use the SET button. If you do not select a home time zone beforehand, you cannot configure the destination time. If you change the date and time when the World option is selected, the Home date and time will also change automatically.
Page 28: Menus And Settings
Menus and Settings Menus are used to set the shooting, printing and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera Menus FUNC.
Page 29 Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Play) Menu (Print) Menu You can switch between menus with the button when this part is selected. This example shows the Rec.
Page 30: Menu List
Menu List FUNC. Menu Exposure Compensation White Balance My Colors Bracket Flash Exposure Compensation/Flash Output Metering Mode Movie Recording Pixels/Frame Rate Recording Pixels (Still Image) Compression (Still Image) Rec. Menu Menu Item Flash Sync 1st-curtain Slow Synchro Auto Flash Adjust Red-eye Cont.
Page 31 Menu Item On/Off Digital Zoom ([On] is the default setting for Movie mode) Review Off / 2 Save Original On/Off Reverse Disp. /Off IS Mode Off/Continuous Converter /WC-DC58A/TC-DC58B Shooting interval: 1 Intervalometer Number of images: 2 LCD/Viewfinder Custom Display Settings Shooting info.
Page 32: Play Menu
Play Menu Transition Slide Show My Colors Sound Recorder Protect Rotate Erase all Transfer Order Print Menu Print Select Images & Qty. Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Settings Menu Item Menu Item Reference Page p. 99 p. 105 p.
Page 33: Set Up Menu
Set up Menu Menu Item Options Mute On/Off Volume Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Audio (Normal) Brightness (Bright) Power Saving Auto Power /Off Down 10 sec./20 sec./ Display Off 30 sec./1 min. 2 min./3 min. Time Zone Home /World...
Page 34 (Wide) recording pixels on an entire side of wide size paper with the SELPHY CP710/CP510 Canon Compact Photo Printer, select setting is remembered even after turning the power off, so be sure to switch back to [Auto] when printing image sizes other than method cannot be changed while connected to a printer).
Page 35: My Camera Menu
My Camera Menu Menu Item Selects a common theme for each My Camera Theme settings item. Sets the start-up image when you turn on the Start-up Image camera. Sets the start-up sound when you turn on the Start-up Sound camera. Sets the sound when any button other than the Operation Sound shutter button is pressed.
Page 36: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values (Set up) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 27) [OK] SET button. Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or printer. The following settings cannot be reset to default: - [Date/Time], [Language], [Time Zone] and [Video System] options in the [ - Colors specified in the Color Accent (p.
Page 37: Formatting Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. When the icon is displayed, audio only data exists.
Page 38: Shooting
Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode FUNC. Menu (Compression/Recording Pixels) (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings (p. 26) Use the recording pixels settings. settings cannot be made in * Default setting. SET button Use the compression.
Page 39 Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Display 2816 × 2112 pixels L (Large) 2272 × 1704 pixels M1 (Medium 1) 1600 × 1200 pixels M2 (Medium 2) 640 × 480 pixels S (Small) 2816 × 1584 pixels Widescreen Approximate Values for Compression Settings Compression Superfine Fine...
Page 40: Setting The Slow Synchro
Setting the Slow Synchro The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This reduces the chance that only the background will appear dark when a person is shot against a twilight background or night scene, or when an interior shot is taken.
Page 41: Setting The Image Stabilizer Function
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Shooting Mode The image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions. Types of Image Stabilization Continuous You can check the effect of the IS mode on image blur on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) since the IS mode runs continually.
Page 42: Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Super Macro)
Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Use of a tripod is recommended. If camera shake is too strong, it may not be fully corrected. Hold the camera horizontally while panning (stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically).
Page 43: Using The Digital Zoom
Using the Digital Zoom Shooting Mode You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom to magnify and shoot. Still Images: approx. 48x max. Movies: approx. 48x max. The digital zoom cannot be used with (Rec.) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 27) [On] is the default setting for movie shooting.
Page 44: Continuous Shooting
*1 A super high-speed SDC-512MSH memory card (sold separately) that has been low level formatted (p. 35) before shooting is recommended. *2 This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
Page 45: Using The Self-Timer
Selecting a Continuous Shooting Method Select either standard or high-speed continuous shooting. (Rec.) Menu [Cont. Shooting] See Menus and Settings (p. 27) Select a mode that supports continuous shooting. Press the MENU button. Continuous shooting is canceled when you turn the camera off, although the continuous shooting selection is retained.
Page 46 Changing the Self-Timer Countdown Time (Rec.) Menu The following occurs. : 2 sec. before the shutter releases, the self-timer sound and lamp will speed up : The self-timer sound will play when the shutter button is pressed and the shutter will release 2 sec. later. *1 Default setting.
Page 47: Changing The Delay Time And Number Of Shots
Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( You can change the delay time (0-10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10). However, the settings cannot be made for the (Color Accent), (Color Swap), in the mode. (Rec.) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.
Page 48: Using The Mode Dial
Using the Mode Dial Movie Shooting Shooting Mode No matter what position the mode dial is in, you can shoot movies with just a push of the Movie button. You can select the movie recording pixels and frame rate (p. 48) and shoot with color effects such as Color Accent, Color Swap, and My Colors.
Page 49 You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 35). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. Be careful of the following while recording. - Try not to touch the microphone. - If you press any buttons other than the Movie button, the sound that the buttons make when pressed will be recorded in the movie.
Page 50 QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later.
Page 51 Shooting Still Images while Shooting a Movie Shooting Mode You can shoot a high quality still image* while shooting a movie. * The recording pixels and compression are the same as those set for still images (excluding While shooting a movie, press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Page 52 Changing the Sound Mode Shooting Mode Microphone level (sound recording level), wind filter and sampling rate can be changed. (Set up) menu See Menus and Settings (p. 27) [Mic Level] recording level with the button. [Wind Filter] This suppresses noise when the wind is strong.
Page 53: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
[Sampling Rate] kHz]*/[11.025 kHz]/[22.050 kHz]. The sound quality increases in the order of the following settings, but the required memory also increases. 11.025 kHz, 22.050 kHz, and 44.100 * Default setting. Even if the recording volume becomes too loud, it automatically adjusts to avoid distortion of loud sounds.
Page 54 Use the the shooting sequence. You can select from the following 5 shooting directions. - Left to right horizontally - Right to left horizontally - Vertically, bottom to top - Vertically, top to bottom - Clockwise starting at the top left Shoot the first frame the sequence.
Page 55: Changing The Colors And Shooting
Changing the Colors and Shooting You can easily change the colors in an image when it is shot for both stills and movies, allowing you to enjoy producing various effects. Depending on the shooting conditions, however, the images may appear rough, or you may not get the expected color. Before photographing important subjects, we recommend taking trial shots and checking the results.
Page 56: Shooting With Color Swap Mode
Complete the setting with the SET button, and shoot. This completes the setting. When you press the Movie button, you can shoot movies in Color Accent mode. The default Color Accent is green. You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash.
Page 57 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to change appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) and press the Only one color can be specified. You can use the that are retained. -5: Only takes the color that you want to change. +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to change.
Page 58: Saving Original Images
Saving Original Images Not only can you save images with altered colors when shooting still images with the Color Accent or Color Swap modes, but you can also choose to save the original images (before the color change). (Rec.) menu Original] [On]/[Off] See Menus and Settings (p.
Page 59: Shooting In The Creative Zone
Shooting in the Creative Zone You can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. After settings are made, shooting procedures are the same as for (Basic Guide p. 6). For information on the relation between the aperture value and shutter speed see p.
Page 60: Setting The Shutter Speed
Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas.
Page 61: Setting The Aperture
Shutter Speed Display The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter speed in seconds. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. Also, quote marks indicate the decimal place, so that 0"3 indicates 0.3 second and 2" indicates 2 seconds. 15" 13" 10" 8" 6" 5" 4" 3"2 2"5 2" 1"6 1"3 1" 0"8 0"6 0"5 0"4 0"3 1/4 1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10 1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25 1/30 1/40 1/50 1/60 1/80 1/100 1/125 1/160 1/200 1/250 1/320 1/400 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000 1/1250 1/1600...
Page 62: Manually Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture
Aperture Setting Display The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to enter the camera. F2.7 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 You can change the combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values without altering the exposure (p.
Page 63: Advanced Shooting Functions
Advanced Shooting Functions Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button Shooting Mode One frequently used function can be registered to the button. You can register the following functions. However, not all functions can be registered depending on the shooting mode. Recording Pixels (Still image) (p.
Page 64: Registering A Function
Registering a Function (Rec.) Menu button]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) Use the select the function you wish to register SET button. If an "x" mark appears on the lower right of the icon, you can still register this function but the current shooting mode will be retained and pressing the shortcut button will not activate the function.
Page 65: Selecting An Af Frame
Selecting an AF Frame 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 your chosen subject to obtain the composition you desire. Press the button.
Page 66: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus) Shooting Mode It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition Subjects that are moving quickly...
Page 67: Shooting With The Af Lock
Shooting with the AF Lock Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame. Press the shutter button halfway and press the MF button. and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).
Page 68: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. Use the the focus while holding down the MF button. and the MF indicator are displayed. When the Zoom] is set to [On] (p. 28), the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified * However, when using zoom or while displaying the image on a TV, the display...
Page 69: Switching Between Focus Settings
Switching between Focus Settings Shooting Mode You can switch between focus settings to shoot. Continuous The camera is continually focusing on whatever it is aimed even when the shutter button is not pressed, allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities. This is the default setting. Single The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway, conserving battery power.
Page 70: Focus Bracketing (Focus-Bkt Mode)
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset nearer and farther. The nearer and farther focus positions can be set in three steps: large, medium and small. The three shots are taken at the same interval as high-speed continuous shooting, and the images are shot with the focus position changing in the following order;...
Page 71: Adjusting The Iso Speed
Adjusting the ISO Speed Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of shaking hands and shoot with the flash off in a dark area or when you wish to reduce the effects of a moving subject and raise the shutter speed. Press the ISO button to switch settings.
Page 72: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) 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. You must set the flash to flash fires.
Page 73 Changing shutter speed and aperture value combinations Automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure (Program Shift). Turn the mode dial to Focus on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure.
Page 74: Shooting With Fe Lock
Shooting with FE Lock You can obtain the correct exposure regardless of the location of your subject in the composition. Raise the flash. Press the button and set it to Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting.
Page 75: Switching Between Metering Modes
Switching between Metering Modes Metering Methods Evaluative Center-Weighted Average Spot AE Point Center AF Point FUNC. Menu Average) (Spot AE Point). * Default setting. Use the button to adjust the exposure compensation and press the FUNC. button. Shooting Mode The camera divides images into several zones for light metering.
Page 76 Moving the Spot AE Point to the AF Frame/ Centering the Spot AE Point (Rec.) Menu Point] [Center]* or [AF Point]. See Menus and Settings (p. 26) When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame ] appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).
Page 77: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making a subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background, or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. FUNC. Menu Compensation).
Page 78: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb Mode)
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) The camera automatically takes three shots: one with standard exposure and one each with positive and negative compensation. The three shots are taken at the same interval as high-speed continuous shooting in the following order: standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure.
Page 79: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting Mode Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate to the light source. White Balance Settings Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day Cloudy...
Page 80: Using The Custom White Balance
Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth that you wish to establish as the standard white color.
Page 81 You are recommended to set the shooting mode to the exposure compensation setting to zero (±0) before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data.
Page 82: Shooting In A My Colors Mode
Shooting in a My Colors Mode You can alter the overall impression of an image and shoot. My Colors Settings My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone* Makes skin tones lighter. Darker Skin Tone* Makes skin tones darker. Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red...
Page 83: Setting The Camera To A Custom Color Mode
Mode Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 81). Other than Mode Press the FUNC. button to return to the shooting screen and begin shooting. * Default setting. The ISO speed will increase with some settings, which may increase the noise in the image.
Page 84: Switching Between Flash Adjustment Settings
Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings Although the built-in flash will fire with automatic flash adjustments (except in the mode), it is also possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments. (Rec.) Menu [Auto] /[Manual]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) * Default setting.
Page 85: Switching The Timing At Which The Flash Fires
FUNC. Menu (Flash Output). See Menus and Settings (p. 26) Adjust the compensation/output using button and press the FUNC. button. Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter 1st-curtain speed.
Page 86: Shooting Images At Set Intervals (Intervalometer)
Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) 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 can be shot. Since the camera may shoot continuously for an extended period of time, the use of the Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (sold separately) is recommended (p.
Page 87 Press the shutter button. The first image is shot and the interval shooting session starts. Once the first image is shot, the power is turned off until the next shot, and the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) turns off. (The power automatically turns on immediately before the next shot.) Once the set number of shots is taken the camera automatically powers down regardless of the power saving function settings.
Page 88: Saving Custom Settings
Saving Custom Settings You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to . Settings that are not memorized when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as continuous shooting or self-timer) are also remembered.
Page 89: Setting The Auto Rotate Function
Setting the Auto Rotate Function Shooting Mode Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). (Set up) Menu [On] /[Off].
Page 90: Creating An Image Destination (Folder)
When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and the lower end to be "down". It then regulates the optimal white balance, exposure, and focus for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto Rotate function.
Page 91 Create a Folder the Next Time You Shoot Use the mark beside [Create New Folder] Menu button. displays in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time]...
Page 92: Resetting The File Number
Resetting the File Number Shooting Mode The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. (Set up) Menu Numbering] [Auto Reset]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) *1 Default setting. File No. Reset Function A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image.
Page 93 File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder. New Folder Created Continuous Memory Card 1...
Page 94: Playback/Erasing
Playback/Erasing See the Basic Guide (p. 14). Viewing Magnified Images Press the will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. You can change the magnification level with the zoom lever. Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x.
Page 95: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Turn the zoom lever toward Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. Use the to change the image selection. Switch the display nine images at a time If you turn the zoom lever towards during index playback, the jump bar appears and you can switch between the...
Page 96: Jumping To Images
Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the four search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jump 10 Images Jump 100 Images Jump Shot Date Jump to Movie Jump folder...
Page 97: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. Display a movie and press the button. Images with a Select (Play) and press the SET button. The movie will pause if you press the SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button again. When playback ends, the movie stops at the last frame displayed.
Page 98: Editing Movies
Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Movies that are protected or less than 1 second long cannot be edited. Select (Edit) in the movie control panel and press the SET button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display.
Page 99 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press the SET button. [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged. Note, if you press the SET button while saving the movie, saving is canceled. [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name.
Page 100: Rotating Images In The Display
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 27) Use the image to rotate and press the SET button to rotate it. Cycle through the 90° orientations with each press of the SET button.
Page 101: Applying Effects And Playing Back
Applying Effects and Playing Back You can apply such effects as fade in, and then play back your movies. Play back the movie without applying effects. Allows you to apply a fade (fade-in) while transitioning between scenes. Allows you to apply a movement effect that transitions scenes right with the button and left with the (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p.
Page 102: Adding My Colors Effects
Adding My Colors Effects You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 80. Vivid Neutral Sepia Positive Film (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 27) Use the an image, and press the SET button.
Page 103 Select [OK], and press the SET button. The newly saved image transformed with the My Colors effect will be the last one in the list. To continue adding effects to other images, repeat the procedures from Step 2 onward. Press the MENU button and select [Yes] or [No], then press the SET button.
Page 104: Attaching Sound Memos To Images
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 1 minute) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format (stereo). Press the The sound memo control panel will display.
Page 105: Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder)
Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can record sound (stereo) only, without images, for up to two hours at one time. (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 27) Use the select (Record) from the Sound Control Panel and press the SET button. The recording starts and the elapsed time is displayed.
Page 106 Sound Playback (Play) Menu See Menus and Settings (p. 27) Use the select a sound and select with the press the SET button. The sound plays. (Exit): (Record): Records sound. (Play): (Rewind): Hold the SET button (Fast Forward): Hold the SET (Erase): Press the SET button, press the (Protect): Press the SET button to protect the selected (Volume): Press the...
Page 107: Automated Playback (Slide Shows)
For details on the sound number and folder number, refer to the Software Starter Guide. Automated Playback (Slide Shows) The images on a memory card can be displayed automatically. * Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 111). Types of Slide Shows All Images Plays all images on the memory card in order.
Page 108 [Start] SET button. The following can be performed during automated playback. - Pause/resume the slide show: Press the SET button - Move on to next/go back to previous: Press the button down to go faster) - Stop the slide show: Press the MENU button Types of Effects When the following screen appears, you can apply effects to your slide show.
Page 109 Select the date/folder to play images from ( Select Use the play images from SET button. button to select the date or folder to MENU button. Date Folder...
Page 110 Select images for the Slide Show ( Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection. Select Only the icon will change to...
Page 111: Protecting Images
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. (Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image.) * Default setting. Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped.
Page 112: Erasing All Images
Select an image you want to protect using the Pressing the SET button again cancels the setting. You can also protect images in the index playback mode. Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data (p. 35), including protected images and other file types. Please check the contents of a memory card before formatting it.
Page 113: Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
Page 114 (Index) Select an image and press the SET button to select or deselect it. You can also select images in the index playback mode. If the camera is connected to a printer, button lights blue during image selection. Printing starts after pressing the SET button once the button is pressed and [Print] selection is confirmed.
Page 115: Setting The Print Style
Setting the Print Style Specify the print style before selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected. Standard Index Print Type Both Date (On/Off File No. (On/Off Clear DPOF data (On /Off) (Play) Mode Menu [Print Settings]. See Menus and Settings (p.
Page 116: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings
The Date and File No. settings will change according to the Print Type as follows. However, the printable information may vary between printers. - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. - Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set at the same time.
Page 117 Single Images [Order] SET button. Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. Use the an image to transfer button. Pressing the SET button again deselects the setting. You can also select images in the index playback mode ( All the Images on a Memory Card Select [Mark all] and press the SET button.
Page 118: Shooting/Viewing Images On A Tv Set
Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV set You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied Stereo/Video Cable STV-250N. Turn off the camera and the TV. Connect the Stereo/Video Cable to the camera's A/V OUT terminal.
Page 119: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and the startup, operation, self-timer, and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Changing My Camera Settings mode Menu...
Page 120 mode Menu Menu Item to register. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) Select button. Select an image or record a sound. Start-up Image Select the image you wish to register and press the SET button. Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Select (Record) and press the SET button.
Page 121 Select [OK] and press the SET button. To cancel registering, select [Cancel]. The following cannot be registered as My Camera settings. - Movies - Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. 102) and sound recorder (p. 103) The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added.
Page 122: Troubleshooting
Put batteries back into the camera in the correct direction (Basic Guide p. 1). Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (Basic Guide p. 1). Insert the four unused or fully charged AA-size NiMH batteries into the camera (Basic Guide p. 1).
Page 123: When The Power Is Turned On
When the power is turned on "Card locked!" message appears. The SD memory card's write protect tab is set to "Write protect". The Date/Time menu appears. The lithium coin battery charge is low. LCD monitor/Viewfinder The display darkens. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light.
Page 124: Shooting
Format the memory card (p. 35). If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Slide the write protect tab of the SD memory card upward (p. 133).
Page 125: Image Is Blurred Or Out Of Focus
Image is blurred or out of focus. AF-assist Beam is set to [Off]. The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed. Subject is out of focal range. The subject is hard to focus on. Subject in recorded image is too dark. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong.
Page 126 Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white. Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. Subject is over exposed due to the surrounding area being too dark. Light is shining directly on the subject or reflected off the subject into the camera.
Page 127 Continuous shooting slows down. The memory card's performance has dropped. Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was formatted in another device. Lens will not retract. Memory card slot cover or battery cover was opened with power on.
Page 128: Shooting Movies
Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or filming may stop unexpectedly. The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards. - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer. - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly.
Page 129: Battery
The batteries are cold. Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures. Battery terminals are dirty. Canon AA-size NiMH batteries consumed quickly. The batteries have not been used for over a year. Battery life exceeded. To check the images at the original frame rate, you...
Page 130: Tv Monitor Output
TV monitor output Image not showing on TV monitor. Incorrect video system setting. Shooting in Stitch Assist mode. Direct print compatible printers Cannot print. Camera and printer are not properly connected. Printer is not turned on. Print connection method is incorrect. Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV (p.
Page 131: List Of Messages
(p. 35). Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data. Change the batteries. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace all 4 batteries immediately with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. No image. No images recorded on memory card.
Page 132 Image too large. You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 × 3328 pixels or with a large data size. Incompatible JPEG format. You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image. Corrupted data. You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data. You attempted to play back a RAW image.
Page 133 A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check image in playback...
Page 134: Appendix
Battery Handling Precautions Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not recommended.
Page 135: Handling The Memory Card
Be careful that you don't put the batteries into a pocket together with a metal key chain or other metallic objects, as these objects may cause batteries to short- circuit. If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place.
Page 136 - When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. - When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. - Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.
Page 137: Replacing The Date Battery
Replacing the Date Battery If the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) displays the Date/Time menu when you turn on the camera, this means that the date battery has run down and the clock has stopped running. Please purchase a replacement battery (lithium coin battery CR1220) and install it as follows. The date battery is preinstalled at the factory and may therefore expire earlier than its rated lifespan after the camera has been purchased.
Page 138: Using Rechargeable Batteries (Sold Separately)
The LCD monitor also displays the Date/Time menu the very first time you turn on the camera. This is normal, and you don't need to replace the date battery. Using Rechargeable Batteries (Sold Separately) Using Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries.
Page 139 The Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE can only be used with Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH and NB-2AH. Do not attempt to charge any other types of batteries. Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states. When recharging batteries, always recharge all 4 of them at the same time.
Page 140 Switch to different, unused batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon AA-size NiMH NB4-300 (NB-3AH set of 4) batteries. Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may damage it causing battery leakage.
Page 141: Sold Separately
Using a Compact Power Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) You should use the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 when using the camera for long periods of continuous use or for connecting to a computer or printer. Turn the camera power off (Basic Guide p. 3) before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter.
Page 142: Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately)
Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately) When attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58A, Tele-converter TC-DC58B, and Close-up Lens 500D (58 mm) (each sold separately) you also need the Conversion Lens Adaptor LA-DC58E (included with the separately sold Lens Adaptor/Hood Kit LAH-DC20). When attaching the wide converter, tele-converter or close-up lens, be sure to screw it on securely.
Page 143 Close-up Lens 500D (58 mm) This lens makes macro shooting easy. You can take normal shots 28 to 50 cm (11 in. - 1.6 ft.) between the front of the lens and the subject with wide-angle and 35 to 50 cm (1.1 - 1.6 ft.) with telephoto in macro mode.
Page 144 Align the mark on the conversion lens adapter with mark on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the camera. To remove the conversion lens adapter (lens hood or conversion lens), turn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the ring release button.
Page 145: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
Converter Settings Set the camera appropriately after attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58A or the Tele-converter TC-DC58B (no setting is needed for the 500D Close-Up lens). (Rec.) Menu [TC-DC58B]. Select the attached converter. * Default setting. When you remove the converter from the camera, return the converter setting to [Off].
Page 146 The High-Power Flash will not fire in the shooting mode when the automatic flash control is turned off (p. 82). The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge gets weaker. Always set the power/mode switch to [OFF] when you finish using the flash.
Page 147: Camera Care And Maintenance
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support list supplied with your camera.
Page 148: Specifications
Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S3 IS Camera Effective Pixels Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System Shooting Distance (from tip of lens) Shutter Shutter Speeds Light Metering System Approx.
Page 149 Exposure Compensation ISO Speed White Balance Built-in Flash Flash Range Flash Exposure Compensation Flash Output* Shooting Modes Continuous shooting Intervalometer Self-timer PC-controlled Shooting Recording Media ± 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) and Safety Shift is available. Auto*, High ISO Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800 equivalent * The camera automatically selects the optimal speed when Auto or High ISO Auto is set.
Page 150 File Format Number of Recording Pixels (Still Images) (Movies) Compression Recording Pixels (Still Images) Movie Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate Audio Playback Modes Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Sound Memo, Sound Recorder: WAVE (stereo) AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG;...
Page 151 (excluding protrusions) Weight (camera body only) Approx. 410 g (14.5 oz.) *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (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 152: Battery Capacity
A Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F), normal relative humidity (50% ±...
Page 153: Still Images
Capable of smooth continuous shooting ( card has been formatted with a low level format.) * This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. : Card included with the camera...
Page 154 Movies Recording Pixels/ Modes Frame Rate 640 × 480 pixels/ 30 frames/sec. 640 × 480 pixels/ 15 frames/sec. 320 × 240 pixels/ 60 frames/sec. 320 × 240 pixels/ 30 frames/sec. 320 × 240 pixels/ 15 frames/sec. * The durations shown on the table are the maximum recording lengths when the audio sampling rate set to 44.100kHz and shooting takes place continuously.
Page 155 Movies Modes Recording Pixels 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels 320 × 240 pixels 320 × 240 pixels 320 × 240 pixels SD Memory Card (Sold Separately) Interface Compatible with SD memory card standards 32.0 × 24.0 × 2.1 mm (1.3 × 0.9 × 0.1 in.) Dimensions Weight Approx.
Page 156 28 cm - infinity (11 in. - infinity) 58 mm standard filter thread (Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E is required for mounting to PowerShot S3 IS) Diameter: 79.0 mm (3.1 in.) Length: 39.3 mm (1.5 in.) Approx. 170 g (6.0 oz.)
Page 157 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) - infinity (from tip of lens) Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread (Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E is required for mounting to PowerShot S3 IS) Dimensions Diameter: 72.0 mm (2.8 in.) Length: 64.8 mm (2.6 in.) Weight Approx.
Page 158 28 - 50 cm (11 in. - 1.6 ft.) (W) 35 - 50 cm (1.1 - 1.6 ft.) (T) 58 mm standard filter thread (Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E is required for mounting to PowerShot S3 IS) Diameter: 60 mm (2.4 in.) Length: 10.5 mm (1.7 in.)
Page 159: Index
INDEX Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ... . 75 AE Lock ....70 AEB Mode ....76 AF Frame ( ) .
Page 160 Language ....32 LCD Brightness ...31 LCD Monitor ....14 List of Messages .
Page 161 Smooth Continuous Shooting 42 Sound Memos ( ) ..102 Sound Mode ... . . 50 Sound Recorder ..103 Speaker .
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Page 167 • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.
Page 168 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable 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 of the FCC rules.
Page 169: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting. You can shoot with the settings saved in the Large Medium 1 Recording Pixels...
Page 170 Center Point AF Frame p. 63 Manual AF Lock p. 65 Manual Focus p. 66 MF-Point Zoom p. 66 AF-assist Beam p. 28 Macro Macro Basic p. 12 Super Macro Digital Zoom p. 41 Safety Shift p. 60 Exposure Compensation p. 75 ISO Speed p.
Page 171 (1)The following are the recording pixels and frame rates for Movie Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (2) This cannot be set in mode. (3) This cannot be set in mode. (4) [On] only in Night Scene mode ([Off] cannot be set). (5) [Off] cannot be set. Also [On] cannot be set in the (6) [Off] cannot be set.

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