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Camera User Guide
Getting Started
p. 9
Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 248 – 257).

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Camera User Guide Getting Started p. 9 Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 248 – 257).

  • Page 2: Confirming The Package Contents

    Confirming the Package Contents The following items are included in the package. If something is missing please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product. Camera Battery Pack Battery Charger NB-7L CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE (With Terminal Cover) Interface Cable AV Cable...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    This guide is divided into the following two sections. First... Getting Started p. 9 This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics. Next...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Indicators ........45...
  • Page 5 Mode Dial........90...
  • Page 6 Viewing Movies ....... . 171 Editing Movies ....... . . 173 Rotating Images in the Display .
  • Page 7 Camera Care and Maintenance....276 Specifications........277...

  • Page 8: Using The Flash Mode

    Press the button. Some functions may not be available in certain shooting modes. If there is no notation to that effect, the function may be used in all modes. : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.

  • Page 9: Please Read

    readable.

  • Page 10: Video Format

    Video Format Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 228). Language Setting Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 15) to change the...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Preparations Shooting Still Images Viewing Still Images Erasing Printing Shooting Movies Viewing Movies Downloading Images to a Computer System Map...

  • Page 12: Preparations

    Charging: lights orange Remove the battery after charging is complete. Charging takes approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. Charge Indicator (Lower) Charging Complete: lights green To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.

  • Page 13: Installing The Battery And Memory Card

    Preparations Installing the Battery and Memory Card Slide the cover (a) and open it (b). Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (c) and insert the battery until it locks. Battery Lock...
  • Page 14 Close the cover (d) and slide until it clicks (e). Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction.

  • Page 15: To Remove The Battery

    Preparations To Remove the Battery Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and hold it while pulling the battery out. Battery Lock To Remove the Memory Card Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks and then release it.

  • Page 16: Setting The Date And Time

    Preparations Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Power Button Button Control Dial Buttons MENU Button Press the power button. Select the month, day, year and time, and the display order.

  • Page 17: Setting The Display Language

    Preparations A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save such settings as the date/time. If you insert a charged battery into the camera, or use the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50, the battery will charge in about four hours. It will charge even if the camera is turned off.

  • Page 18: Formatting Memory Cards

    Preparations Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Power Button Button Buttons MENU Button Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images (p.

  • Page 19: Shooting Still Images ( Mode)

    Indicators Mode Dial DISP. Button Press the power button. • The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. • Pressing the power button again turns the power off. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to Aim the camera at the subject.

  • Page 20: To Shoot Images In Focus

    To Shoot Images in Focus The camera automatically sets the focus when you press the shutter button halfway*. * The shutter button has a two-stage action. Pressing it down to the first stage is referred to as “pressing halfway”. Correct...

  • Page 21: Viewing Still Images

    In the Playback menu, you can set [Resume] to either [Last seen]* or [Last shot]. (* Default setting) If you select [Last seen], the last image viewed will display (Resume Playback).

  • Page 22: Erasing

    (Playback) button. Use the button to select an image to erase and press the button. You can also select images by using the control dial. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the button. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].

  • Page 23: Printing

    FUNC./SET Button Control Dial Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer. • Open the camera’s terminal cover and insert the interface cable all the way into the terminal. • See the printer’s user guide for connection instructions. • Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers.
  • Page 24 • You can also select images by using the control dial. • After you finish printing, turn off the camera and the printer and disconnect the interface cable. This camera does not allow you to insert the shooting date into an image while shooting (date stamping).

  • Page 25: Connect The Camera To The Printer

    Printing Printing from a Print List You can add images directly to a print list by merely pressing the button immediately after shooting or playing back an image. You can then print the images from the print list easily, when connecting the camera to a printer.
  • Page 26 Mode Dial Control Dial Press the power button. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2. Use the control dial to select (Standard). Aim the camera at the subject. Do not touch the microphone while Microphone recording.
  • Page 27 * Even before the recording size reaches 4 GB, recording will stop at the moment the recording time reaches 1 hour. Depending on memory card capacity and data write speed, recording may stop before the file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches 1 hour.

  • Page 28: Viewing Movies

    (Playback) button. Use the button to display a movie and press button. • Images with a icon are movies. • You can also select images by using the control dial. Use the button to select (Play) and press the button.

  • Page 29: Downloading Images To A Computer

    We recommend using the supplied software. Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.

  • Page 30: Installing The Software

    1,024 × 768 pixels/ 32,000 Colors or better Preparing to Download Images Installing the software. Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and to the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. Open the camera’s terminal cover and insert the interface cable all the way into the terminal. USB Port...
  • Page 32 CameraWindow appears. Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) section (p.

  • Page 33: Direct Transfer

    Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the software before downloading images via the direct transfer method for the first time (p. 28). Button Button...

  • Page 34: The Button

    Downloading Images to a Computer You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading images. All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. Transfers and saves to the computer only the...
  • Page 35 The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select & Transfer] or the [Wallpaper] option was last selected.

  • Page 36: System Map

    NS-DC8 AV Cable AVC-DC300* Battery Pack NB-7L* (With Terminal Cover) Canon Digital Camera Battery Charger Solution Disk CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE* Soft Case AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 SC-DC60 series Remote Switch Waterproof Case RS60-E3 WP-DC28 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1...
  • Page 37 USB Port Windows/Macintosh *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 This camera can also be connected to the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300. *4 Speedlite 430EX and 580EX may also be used.
  • Page 38 The Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 is supplied with this bracket. • Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 This cord allows you to use a Speedlite up to 60 cm (2.0 ft.) away from the camera.

  • Page 39: Power Supplies

    Use this cable to connect the camera to a TV set. • Waterproof Case WP-DC28 You can use this case to take underwater shots at depths of up to 40 meters (130 feet), and of course it’s ideal for taking worry-free pictures in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes.

  • Page 40: Direct Print Compatible Printers

    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 41: Learning More

    Learning More...

  • Page 42: Components Guide

    Flash (p. 73) Speaker Ring Release Button (pp. 261, 264) Ring (p. 264) Lens The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the camera.

  • Page 43: Back View

    (p. 42). Adjustments of –3.0 to +1.0 m (dpt) can be made. • You may be able to see part of the lens through the viewfinder depending on the zoom setting. • The viewfinder has a field of vision of approximately 77% of the...
  • Page 44 DISP. (Display) Button (p. 63) ISO Speed Lamp (AF Frame Selector)/ Microphone (pp. 194, 195) (Single Image Erase) Mode Dial (pp. 17, 24, 90) Button (pp. 121, 20) ISO Speed Dial (p. 87) (Macro)/ Button (p. 74) Shutter Button (pp. 17, 24) (Manual Focus)/ Zoom Lever (pp.

  • Page 45: Using The Control Dial

    • Selecting the FUNC. menu items (p. 47) • Selecting the shooting direction in Stitch Assist mode (p. 102) • Selecting the shutter speed and the aperture value (pp. 96, 98) • Moving the AF Frame (p. 123) • Adjusting the focus in manual focus mode (p. 130) •...

  • Page 46: Using The Button

    Press the shutter Press Press power button button halfway button button Playback Mode Lens retracted* Lens extended * The amount of time before the lens automatically retracts can be set in [Lens Retract] in the (Set up) menu (p. 60).

  • Page 47: Indicators

    Indicators The indicators on the back of the camera will light or blink under the following conditions. • Upper Indicator Green : Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice)/when display Blinking Green : Image recording/reading/erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer/printer) Orange...

  • Page 48: Displaying The Clock

    In a shooting/playback mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down for more than one second. If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you hold it vertically, the time and date display. If you use method a to display the clock while holding the camera vertically, however, the clock will first display as if the camera were being held horizontally.

  • Page 49: Basic Operations

    • After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately. After shooting, the menu will appear again, allowing you to adjust the settings easily. • You can also use the control dial to select an option for the menu item. Press the button.
  • Page 50 Use the button to select a menu item. • Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes. • You can also use the control dial to select a menu item. Use the button to select an option. Menu items followed by an ellipsis (…) can only be set after pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu.

  • Page 51: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor And Menus

    Digital Tele-Converter ( 1.7x/ MENU button (Rec. menu), 2.2x)/Digital Zoom Factor/ zoom lever Safety Zoom ( Macro ( button ISO Speed dial ( mode) Flash ( button Red-Eye Corr. ( MENU button ([Flash Control] menu in the Rec. menu) Drive Mode button...
  • Page 52 Display on the LCD monitor Summary Sufficient battery charge. Recharge the battery as soon as possible if you plan on using the camera for an extended period. (blinking red) Low battery charge. Recharge the battery. Battery is depleted and the camera can no Change the battery pack.
  • Page 53 Use the following methods to shoot: - Set the IS mode to any setting other than [Off] (p. 85) - Raise the ISO speed (p. 87) - Use the Auto ISO Shift (p. 88) - Select a flash setting other than (p.

  • Page 54: Histogram Function

    The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards (p.
  • Page 55 74 Manual Focus p. 130 Flash p. 73 Drive Mode pp. 111, 75 will also display in movie mode.) Settings using the ISO Speed Dial or Exposure Compensation Dial Reference Menu Item Options Page ISO Speed p. 87 …...

  • Page 56: Func. Menu

    Reference Menu Item Options Page White Balance p. 143 My Colors p. 146 Bracket pp. 133, 139 Flash Compensation/Flash Output p. 113 ND Filter p. 140 Compression p. 81 Recording Pixels (Still Image) p. 80 Recording Pixels (Movie) p. 107...

  • Page 57: Rec. Menu

    FaceSelf-Timer: 1 – 10 (Default is 3 shots) Self-Timer: 10 sec.*, 2 sec., p. 75 Custom Timer Delay: 0 – 10*, 15, 20, 30 sec. Shots: 1 – 10 (Default is 3 shots) Spot AE Point Center*/AF Point p. 142...
  • Page 58 Viewfinder Shooting info. Off* /On* p. 66 Grid Lines Off* /On* 3:2 Guide Off* Histogram Off* /On* Set Shortcut p. 155 button Save Settings p. 109 *1 Default setting for LCD monitor 1. *2 Default setting for LCD monitor 2.

  • Page 59: Play Menu

    Play Menu Reference Menu Item Page Slide Show p. 177 My Category p. 165 Erase p. 202 Protect p. 197 i-Contrast p. 187 Red-Eye p. 182 Correction Trimming p. 168 Resize p. 192 My Colors p. 189 Sound Recorder p. 195 Rotate p.

  • Page 60: Print Menu

    Select by Date Configures print settings for images corresponding to the selected date. p. 207 Select by Category Configures print settings for images in the selected category. Select by Folder Configures print settings for images in the selected folder.

  • Page 61: Set Up Menu

    (except for when the memory card/battery cover is opened during recording). Volume Off/ 1 / 2*/ 3 / 4 / 5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self- timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On].
  • Page 62 Menu Item Options Summary/Reference Page LCD Brightness –7 to 0 * to +7 Use the button to adjust the brightness. You can check the brightness in the LCD monitor while you are adjusting the setting. Power Saving Auto Power On*/Off Down p.
  • Page 63 (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. As this setting will be stored to memory even when the power is turned off, to print using an image size other than , return the mode to [Auto] (however, the connection method cannot be...

  • Page 64: My Camera Menu

    230 Selftimer Sets the sound played 2 seconds Sound before the shutter releases in self-timer mode. Shutter Sound Sets the sound played when the shutter button is pressed. (There is no shutter sound for movies.) My Camera Menu (Off)/ Contents...

  • Page 65: The Lcd Monitor Display

    The LCD Monitor Display Switching LCD Monitor Display Modes Each press of the DISP. button, changes the display mode of the LCD monitor. See Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus for details (p. 49). (The following are the screens that display when shooting in mode.)
  • Page 66 Detailed Display * Still image only The LCD monitor does not shut off in the mode. The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display or focus check display in magnified display (p. 159), or index playback mode (p. 160).

  • Page 67: Lcd Monitor Brightness

    • The next time you turn on the camera, the LCD monitor will be at the brightness setting selected in the Set up menu. * You cannot change the brightness of the LCD monitor with this function if you have already set it to its highest setting in the Set up menu.

  • Page 68: Customizing Display Information

    Available Shooting Modes p. 300 You can select which LCD monitor display modes are enabled when the DISP. button is pressed, as well as select which of the following information is displayed in each mode. LCD/Viewfinder Select whether to enable or disable each of the display modes for the LCD (Display 1/Display 2/No display).
  • Page 69 3. Press the MENU button. Items with are displayed. • Even though items that are grayed out can be set, they will not display in certain shooting modes. • Display locations with no marks will not have any information displayed.

  • Page 70: Commonly Used Shooting Functions

    You can also use the control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See p. 43. Using the Optical Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 28 – 140 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. Press the zoom lever toward •...

  • Page 71: Using The Digital Zoom/ Digital Tele-Converter

    Using the Digital Zoom/ Digital Tele-Converter Available Shooting Modes p. 300 You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting. The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows. Selection Focal Length Shooting Characteristics Enables shooting at zoom factors of up to Standard 28 –...
  • Page 72 About the Safety Zoom Depending on the number of recording pixels set, you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing up to a factor where the image quality does not deteriorate (Safety Zoom). displays when reaching the maximum zoom factor without image deterioration.

  • Page 73: Shooting With The Digital Zoom

    2. Press the MENU button. Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. • The combined digital and optical zoom factor will display in the LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels. The zoom factor appears in blue in this case.
  • Page 74 Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select [Digital Zoom].

  • Page 75: Using The Flash

    : [Auto] : [On] : [Off] • You can configure detailed settings for the flash when you press the MENU button while this screen is displayed (p. 113). You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon...

  • Page 76: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)

    Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. The image area at the minimum shooting distance from the end of the lens to the subject (1 cm (0.39 in.)) is 32 × 23 mm (1.26 × 0.91 in).

  • Page 77: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer Available Shooting Modes p. 300 You can set the time delay and the number of shots you wish to take in advance. Shoots 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. • 2 seconds before the shutter releases, the self-timer lamp 10 sec.

  • Page 78: Changing The Delay Time And Number Of Shots

    • When you press the shutter button fully, the self-timer lamp will blink.* * When [Red-Eye Lamp] is set to [On] in [Flash Control] (p. 113), the lamp will light 2 seconds before the flash fires. To Cancel the Self-Timer:...
  • Page 79 3. Press the button. 4. Press the MENU button. If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following occurs. - The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot.
  • Page 80 Press the shutter button fully to shoot. • The camera prepares to shoot, and the “Look straight at camera to start count down” message appears. • The self-timer lamp will blink and self-timer sound will beep.
  • Page 81 2 seconds later. • When the number of shots is set to 2 or more, pictures will continue to be taken at approximately 2-second intervals. • If the subject enters the composition but the camera does not detect the face, the shutter will release approx.

  • Page 82: Changing The Recording Pixels (Still Images)

    LCD monitor.) 4416 × 3312 p. 82 : Approximate values for recording pixels with decimal fractions rounded off (*1 rounded up to two significant figures according to CIPA standards). M is short for megapixels. *2 Paper sizes vary according to region.

  • Page 83: Changing The Compression (Still Images)

    See Memory Cards, Estimated Capacities and Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 283). Changing the Compression (Still Images) Available Shooting Modes p. 300 Select a compression setting. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select and the button to change the option.

  • Page 84: Changing The Image Type

    Using the software’s image processing functions, you can take the adjusted image data and convert it a JPEG, TIFF or other type of image in line with your intended use. You cannot use direct print or make print (DPOF) settings with images taken with , however.
  • Page 85 Select 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select and the to select 3. Press the button.
  • Page 86 Large, Fine), will be recorded with each shot. Since a image is also recorded, you can print the image, or view it on a computer, without using the supplied software. Both images are saved with the same file number to the same folder, and can be distinguished by their file extension.

  • Page 87: Setting The Image Stabilizer Function

    Panning This option is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally. * If you are using a converter lens (sold separately) and the [Converter] setting is enabled, the icons that appear will differ (p. 263). Select [IS Mode]. 1. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 88 Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Use the Auto ISO Shift (p. 88), or attach the camera using a tripod to shoot. When you shoot with the camera attached to a tripod, we recommend you set [IS Mode] to [Off].

  • Page 89: Adjusting The Iso Speed

    Available Shooting Modes p. 300 Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area.

  • Page 90: Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto Iso Shift)

    300 When the camera shake warning icon ( ) appears during shooting, this function allows you to increase ISO speed and to shoot at a shutter speed which minimizes the effects of camera shake by pressing the button. mode, it will not function when the flash fires.
  • Page 91 ISO speed to its original condition. • When the AE lock (p. 134) is activated after the ISO speed is raised, the ISO speed will not return to its original setting even if you release the shutter button (at this time, the button turns off).

  • Page 92: Shooting Using The Mode Dial

    : Stitch Assist (p. 102) : Movie (pp. 24, 104) Creative Zone You can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. : Program AE (p. 95) : Setting the Shutter Speed (p. 96) : Setting the Aperture (p.

  • Page 93: Shooting Modes For Specific Scenes

    Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes Available Shooting Modes p. 300 When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. Set the mode dial to Select the scene mode. 1. Use the control dial to select the scene mode.
  • Page 94 Night Scene Allows you to capture people against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The flash is directed at the person and the shutter speed is slow, so both the person and the background can be beautifully shot. Be sure to set the flash to before shooting.
  • Page 95 Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WP-DC28 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with a natural hue. The flash is also reduced as much as possible for the shooting circumstances.
  • Page 96 Recording pixels are fixed at (1600 × 1200). Color Accent Use this option to have only the color specified in the LCD monitor remain and to transform all others to black and white (p. 149). Color Swap Use this option to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another (p.

  • Page 97: Program Ae

    Program AE Available Shooting Modes p. 300 The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. You can set the ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance. Set the mode dial to Shoot.

  • Page 98: Setting The Shutter Speed

    Shutter speed Shoot. • If the aperture value is shown in red, the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Use the control dial to adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value...

  • Page 99: Safety Shift

    1/160 second. Also, 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...

  • Page 100: Setting The Aperture

    Aperture value Shoot. • If the shutter speed is shown in red when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Use the control dial to adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed shows in white (you can also use the Safety Shift (p.
  • Page 101 Some aperture values may not be available with certain zoom positions (p. 97). The maximum shutter speed with synchronized flash is 1/500 second*. Therefore, even if an aperture value is preset, the aperture value may automatically be reset to match the synchronized flash speed.

  • Page 102: Manually Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture

    Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Available Shooting Modes p. 300 You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. Set the mode dial to Configure the shutter speed and aperture setting. 1. Press the button to select the shutter speed or aperture value.
  • Page 103 LCD monitor. If the difference is more than ±2 stops, “–2” or “+2” appears in red. * The correct exposure is calculated by measuring the brightness according to the selected metering method.

  • Page 104: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

    (Stitch Assist) Available Shooting Modes p. 300 Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image.
  • Page 105 • Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together. Repeat the procedure for additional images. • A sequence may contain up to 26 images (except when shooting clockwise). Press the button after the last shot.

  • Page 106: Movie Shooting

    Color Swap * Even if the file size has not reached 4 GB, the recording stops when the recording time reaches one hour. Depending on memory card capacity and data write speed, recording may stop before the file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches one hour.
  • Page 107 • Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously. • During shooting, the recording time and [ Rec] appear on the LCD monitor. • Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording.
  • Page 108 You can perform the following operations before shooting the movie. - AF lock: If you press the MF button, auto focus will be fixed at the current state. The icon and MF indicator appear on the LCD monitor, and you can confirm the distance between the subject and lens.
  • Page 109 2. Use the button to select and the button to change the option. 3. Press the button. See Memory Cards, Estimated Capacities and Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 283). Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second.

  • Page 110: Setting The Recording Functions

    Setting the Recording Functions Available Shooting Modes p. 300 The microphone level (sound recording level) of the movie, sound memos (p. 194) and sound recorder (p. 195) and wind filter setting (p. 195) can be changed. Select [Audio]. 1. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 111: Saving Custom Settings

    . Settings that are not retained when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as continuous shooting or self-timer) are also retained. Switch to the shooting mode you wish to save and make the settings.
  • Page 112 The ISO speed setting and the exposure compensation cannot be saved. When shooting with , set the ISO speed with the ISO speed dial and the exposure compensation with the exposure compensation dial. The setting contents do not influence other shooting modes.

  • Page 113: Various Shooting Methods

    Various Shooting Methods You can also use the control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See p. 43. Continuous Shooting Available Shooting Modes p. 300 The camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. Focus...
  • Page 114 Shoot. • The camera will continue to record successive images while the shutter button is held down. Recording will cease when the shutter button is released. To Cancel Continuous Shooting: Follow procedure 1 to select When in will be the default setting.

  • Page 115: Setting The Flash

    Setting the Flash Available Shooting Modes p. 300 You can make detailed built-in flash and external flash* settings to fit the shooting conditions. * See Setting the Externally Mounted Flash (p. 268). Built-in Flash Settings Menu Item Summary Note Flash Mode When set to [Manual], you can –...
  • Page 116 When [Red-Eye Corr.] is set to [On], only the corrected image is recorded to the memory card. If the area around the eyes is red, for example from using red eye shadow, that area may also be corrected. If this happens, set [Red-Eye Corr.] to [Off].
  • Page 117 1. Use the button to select the option. 2. Use the button to make the setting. 3. Press the MENU button. Press the MENU button. You can also set [Flash Exp. Comp] and [Flash Output] in the FUNC. menu (p. 54).

  • Page 118: Checking The Focus And People's Expressions

    Zooming the AF Frame and Shooting When [AF Frame] is set to other than [AiAF], the AF frame area can be zoomed to check focus while shooting. When you want to capture people’s expressions, set [AF Frame] to [Face Detect]. When you want to check the focus while shooting in macro mode, set [AF Frame] to [Center] or [FlexiZone].
  • Page 119 Press the shutter button fully to shoot. The AF frame cannot be zoomed under the following circumstances: - When [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect] and a face is not detected, or when the face is extremely large in relation to the overall composition.
  • Page 120 Checking Focus Right After Shooting (Focus Check) Allows you to check the focus of an image taken. It is also easy to check people’s expressions and look for closed eyes when shooting because a frame the size of the face displays when Face Select and Track (p.
  • Page 121 Indicates the AF frames or the positions of faces that were used for focusing when shooting. • The orange frame can be shown at a different magnification, moved or switched to a different frame (p. 162). To Cancel the Focus Check: Press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 122: Switching Between Focus Settings

    2. Press the MENU button. This will be set when the AF frame mode is set to [Face Detect], [FlexiZone] or [Center]. This will be fixed to [Single] when the AF frame mode is set to [AiAF] (p. 121).

  • Page 123: Selecting An Af Frame Mode

    3. Press the button. • You can also select the AF frame mode in [AF Frame] in the menu (p. 55). • See Changing the AF Frame Size (p. 124). • See Moving the AF Frame (p. 123).
  • Page 124 Examples: - If faces are at the edge of the screen, or appear extremely small, large, dark or bright, relative to the overall composition. - Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden.
  • Page 125 Move the AF frame using the control dial and press the button. • You can move the AF frame to the position you wish to set using button. • The AF frame will move back to its original position (center), if you hold down the button.
  • Page 126 Changing the AF Frame Size ([AiAF] or [FlexiZone] selected) You can change the size of the AF frame to match the size of the subject. When the subject you are aiming at is small, or when you want to focus on a particular area of the subject, you can restrict the area that is focused on by making the AF frame smaller.

  • Page 127: Selecting A Subject To Focus On (Face Select And Track)

    Available Shooting Modes p. 300 Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range. The AF frame mode is set to [Face Detect] in advance (p. 121).
  • Page 128 Press the shutter button halfway. • The face frame ( ) of main subject will change into • If the camera has difficulty focusing, the face frame will display in yellow. Press the shutter button all the way to shoot.

  • Page 129: Shooting With Servo Af

    Shooting with Servo AF Available Shooting Modes p. 300 With Servo AF, the focus remains on a subject for as long as the shutter button is pressed halfway, so you do not miss opportunities to capture a moving subject. Select [Servo AF].

  • Page 130: Shooting With The Af Lock

    (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus, Safety MF) Available Shooting Modes p. 300 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 •...
  • Page 131 To Release the AF Lock: Press the MF button. When [Servo AF] (p. 127) is set to [On], AF lock cannot be used. mode, you cannot enable AF lock using the method on p. 128. Instead, you can use AF lock by registering [Set Shortcut button] (p.

  • Page 132: Shooting In Manual Focus Mode

    - When set to other than [AiAF], the center of the LCD monitor is magnified. * Can also be set so that the image displayed is not magnified (p. 56). Also when using , digital zoom, Digital Tele-Converter or while displaying the image on a TV, the display magnification is not available.
  • Page 133 Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus (Safety MF) First, manual focus is used to roughly focus, then from that focus position the camera automatically focuses more accurately. You can use the following two methods.
  • Page 134 2. Press the MENU button. Focus the camera with the manual focus, then press the shutter button halfway. • The camera focuses to a more accurate focusing point. To shoot, press the shutter button all the way down (press fully).

  • Page 135: Focus Bracketing (Focus-Bkt Mode)

    The three shots are taken at the same interval as continuous shooting (p. 111). The farther and nearer focus positions can be set in three steps: large, medium and small. The Focus-BKT mode is not available when shooting with the flash on.

  • Page 136: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)

    Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) Available Shooting Modes p. 300 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. Be sure to set the flash to so that the flash does not fire.
  • Page 137 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Combination The automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure to shoot images (Program Shift). Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure.

  • Page 138: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)

    Turn on the LCD monitor. Press the button and select (flash on). • If you are using an externally mounted flash, please refer to its manual for setting instructions. Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure.

  • Page 139: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation

    300 Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background.

  • Page 140: Shooting While Brightening Dark Areas (I-Contrast)

    Available Shooting Modes p. 300 When shooting scenes in which faces or subjects appear darkened, you can set the camera to automatically detect faces and dark areas and compensate brightness levels while shooting. Select [i-Contrast]. 1. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 141: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb Mode)

    300 In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots at the same interval as continuous shooting (p. 111). The images are shot in the following order: Standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure.

  • Page 142: Using The Nd Filter

    Using the ND Filter Available Shooting Modes p. 300 The ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 (3 stops) of the actual level, allowing for slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values. Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode.

  • Page 143: Switching Between Metering Modes

    Locks the spot metering frame to the center of the Center LCD monitor. Move the spot AE point to the same position as the AF Point selected AF frame. Can be set only in [FlexiZone] (p. 121).
  • Page 144 2. Press the MENU button. • When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor. • When [AF Point] is set, it appears inside the selected AF frame.

  • Page 145: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)

    Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source. Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera. Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day.

  • Page 146: Using The Custom White Balance

    (Auto) setting to detect correctly. • Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest) • Shooting with a particular source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) •...
  • Page 147 If not, increase the distance between the camera and the white paper or cloth that you wish to use as the standard, and take the white balance data reading again. Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data.

  • Page 148: Shooting In A My Colors Mode

    * If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those colors will also be changed. You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color.
  • Page 149 Select an item Adjust • The adjustment results show in the LCD monitor. • If you press the DISP. button, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode. 4. Press the button.

  • Page 150: Changing The Colors And Shooting

    Available Shooting Modes p. 300 You can easily change the colors in an image or movie, 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.
  • Page 151 –5: Only takes the color that you want to retain. +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to retain. Press the DISP. button to complete the setting, then shoot.
  • Page 152 The default Color Accent is green. You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash. The specified Color Accent and color range retained even if the camera’s power is turned off.

  • Page 153: Shooting With Color Swap Mode

    Original Color Desired Color (Before Swapping) (After Swapping) Select Still image: Still image: 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Use the control dial to select Movie: 1. Set the mode dial to Movie: 2. Use the control dial to select...
  • Page 154 –5: Only takes the color that you want to swap. +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to swap. Aim the camera so that the desired color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button.

  • Page 155: 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). Select [Save Original].

  • Page 156: Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category)

    Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) Available Shooting Modes p. 300 If you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded. For images shot in mode, or images with People faces detected when in face select mode or [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect].

  • Page 157: Registering Functions To The

    Registering Functions to the Button Available Shooting Modes p. 300 You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button. Menu Item Page Menu Item Page Not Assigned – Red-Eye Corr. p. 113 ND Filter p. 140 Digital Tele-converter p.
  • Page 158 : Each press of the button records the white balance data. Ensure that the white paper or cloth is positioned so it appears at the center of the LCD monitor and then press the button. After using this function once, the white balance setting changes to •...

  • Page 159: Setting My Menu

    Available Shooting Modes p. 300 You can quickly access commonly used menu items from a single screen by registering them in My Menu. You can also configure My Menu to appear immediately after pressing the MENU button in shooting mode.
  • Page 160 1. Use the button to select [Set default view]. 2. Use the button to select [Yes]. • [Yes]: When pressing the MENU button, [My Menu] will be displayed. • [No]: When pressing the MENU button, [Rec. Menu] will be displayed.

  • Page 161: Playback/Erasing

    Use the button to move around the image. • If you use the control dial while in the magnified display mode, the camera will switch to the previous or next image at the same level of magnification. • You can change the magnification level with the zoom lever.

  • Page 162: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)

    Press the zoom lever toward Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the button while in index playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images. • Pressing the zoom lever toward also switches the display.
  • Page 163 Checking the Focus and People’s Expressions (Focus Check Display) Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. Moreover, as you can change the display size and switch images, you can easily check facial expressions and whether a subject’s eyes are closed.
  • Page 164 1 or 0, the orange frame returns to its original position when you press the FUNC./ SET button. (If you zoomed in or out on a detected face, the size of the frame will revert to the original face size.) To Cancel Changing the Display Size and Display Position: Press the MENU button.

  • Page 165: Jumping To Images

    Jumping to Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jump Shot Date Jumps to the first image of each shooting date.

  • Page 166: Display The Images

    (none) as a search key. 2. Press the button. • The camera will switch to defined playback mode and display a blue frame. You can limit playback to the images corresponding to the search key. • Press the button to cancel defined playback mode.

  • Page 167: Organizing Images By Category (My Category)

    You can also organize one image into multiple categories. The following operations can be performed if the images are sorted into categories. • Image searches (p. 163) • Slide Show (p. 177) • Protect (p. 197) • Erase (p. 202) • Configure print settings (p. 207) People My Category 1 –...
  • Page 168 3. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • This also can be set in the index playback mode. • Press the MENU button to complete the setting. [Select Range] Select the first image.
  • Page 169 4. Press the button. • An image with a lower number than the first image cannot be selected as the last image. • Up to 500 images can be selected.

  • Page 170: Trimming A Portion Of An Image

    Trimming a Portion of an Image You can trim a required portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Select [Trimming]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3.
  • Page 171 • Press the DISP. button to change the vertical/horizontal orientation of the trimming frame. • If a face is detected, a gray frame appears around the face displayed in the top left screen. Trimming can be performed around this gray frame. If multiple frames are displayed, you can switch between frames by turning the control dial.
  • Page 172 Some images shot with another camera cannot be trimmed. The aspect ratio for images which can be trimmed will be fixed to 4:3 (or 3:4 if the image is vertically oriented). The resolution of a trimmed image will be less than before...

  • Page 173: Viewing Movies

    • You can switch between showing/hiding the playback progress bar by pressing the DISP. button while playing a movie. • If playback was halted partway through in the prior viewing session, playback will resume from the last frame displayed.

  • Page 174: Operating The Movie Control Panel

    Displays the first frame. Previous Rewinds if the FUNC./SET button is held down. Frame Next Frame Fast Forwards if the FUNC./SET button is held down. Last Frame Displays the last frame. Edit Switches to the movie editing mode (p. 173).

  • Page 175: Editing Movies

    1 second interval, allowing you Movie Editing Bar to cut the movie at the indicated point. • Even if you specify the cut point at a position other than selecting will delete the beginning portion of the movie up to...
  • Page 176 • [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name. The pre-edit data is lost. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be selected. Depending on the movie’s file size, it may take some time to save an edited movie.

  • Page 177: Rotating Images In The Display

    Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Original 90° 270° Select [Rotate]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3. Press the button. Rotate the image.

  • Page 178: Playback With Transition Effects

    Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next image display from the right.

  • Page 179: Automated Playback (Slide Shows)

    Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated playback of memory card images. Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard (p. 207). All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Date Plays images bearing a specified date in order.

  • Page 180: Start The Slide Show

    To Stop the Slide Show: Press the MENU button. Transition Effects You can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another. No transition effect. The new image gradually brightens as it moves upward from the bottom.
  • Page 181 • To cancel the selection: Press the FUNC./SET button again. • Multiple selections can be made for the date/category/folder. • The images will play back in the order of selection (except when selecting category). • You can check the images for each date/category/folder by using the button.

  • Page 182: Selecting Images For Playback

    – 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.

  • Page 183: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings

    10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. • Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped. Select [Set up]. 1. Use the button to select [Set up].

  • Page 184: Red-Eye Correction Function

    - Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall image. - Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden. Select [Red-Eye Correction].
  • Page 185 The uncorrected image is stored. The new image is stored as the last file. • [Overwrite]: Saved with the same file name as the uncorrected image. The uncorrected image is erased. • When [New File] is selected, proceed to Step 5.
  • Page 186 JPEG image, but the original image cannot be overwritten. Overwriting cannot be performed on protected images. When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed. Although you can apply red-eye correction any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application.
  • Page 187 Add additional correction frames. 1. Press the button. • A correction frame is added and the frame color changes to white. • If you wish to add additional frames, adjust the position and press the FUNC./SET button.
  • Page 188 • The selected frame will appear in green. Delete the frame. 1. Press the button. • The selected frame will disappear. • To continue deleting frames, repeat operations from Step 2. • When you finish deleting frames, press the MENU button.

  • Page 189: Brightening Dark Areas (I-Contrast)

    Brightening Dark Areas (i-Contrast) You can automatically detect and brighten dark areas in an image, and then save it as a new image. Select [i-Contrast]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3. Press the button.
  • Page 190 • Selecting [No] returns to the Play menu. Depending on the image, the picture quality may drop and the compensation results may not be as expected. You can perform brightness compensation an unlimited number of times, but the picture quality may drop.

  • Page 191: Adding Effects With The My Colors Function

    Adding Effects with the My Colors Function 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. 146. Vivid Lighter Skin Tone Neutral...
  • Page 192 While the image is zoomed, you can press the FUNC./SET button to switch between the image transformed with the My Colors effect and the original non- transformed image. 2. Press the button.
  • Page 193 You cannot add effects to RAW images using the My Colors function. When there is not enough space left on the memory card, the My Colors effects cannot be added. Although My Colors effects can be added any number of...

  • Page 194: Resizing Images

    Resizing Images You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings. 1600 × 1200 pixels 640 × 480 pixels 320 × 240 pixels Select [Resize]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3.
  • Page 195 • The resized image will be saved in a new file. The original image will remain. • If you wish to continue resizing of another image, repeat operations from Step 2. Display the saved image. 1. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 196: Attaching Sound Memos To Images

    Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. Press the button while playing back images. • The sound memo control panel will display.

  • Page 197: Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder)

    Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can record sound only, without images, for up to two hours at one time. Select [Sound Recorder]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select 3. Press the button.
  • Page 198 Times (p. 284). When the memory cards fills, recording will automatically stop. If you press and hold the button while recording, the screen in Step 2 will display (briefly pressing the button will bring up the sound memo panel (p. 194)).

  • Page 199: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. Select You can configure the protection settings for each image singly while viewing them. Select Range You can select a first and last image and protect all the images in the range.
  • Page 200 Protection Icon • To continue protecting other images, repeat the procedure. • You can also protect images in the index playback mode. • Press the MENU button to complete the setting. [Select Range] Select the first image.
  • Page 201 • Up to 500 images can be selected. Protect the images. 1. Press the button to select [Protect]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Unlock] cancels selection of the protected image.
  • Page 202 • A will appear on selected images. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • If a portion of the images are already protected, appears gray. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. • Use the button to confirm each date, category or folder image.

  • Page 203: All Images

    2. Press the button. • Returns to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Unlock] removes protection for all the images. • Selecting [Stop] cancels protection settings for the current selection. You may cancel the operation by pressing the FUNC./SET button during [Protect] mode.

  • Page 204: Erasing Images

    Protected images cannot be erased with this function. Select Erase images after selecting them one at a time. Select Range For picking a first and last image and erasing all the images in the range. Select by Date Erases images corresponding to the selected date.

  • Page 205: Erase The Image

    2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • This also can be set in the index playback mode. 3. Press the MENU button. Erase the image. 1. Use the button to select [OK].
  • Page 206 [Select Range] Select the first image. • You can use the control dial to select the first or last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select the first image in the range to erase. 3. Press the button.
  • Page 207 • A will appear on selected images. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • You can select multiple dates, categories or folders. • Use the button to confirm each date, category or folder image. 3. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 208 Step 2. Pressing the FUNC./SET button while erasing is in progress cancels the procedure. Please format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the memory card (pp. 16, 220).

  • Page 209: Print Settings/Transfer Settings

    See p. 43. 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 210 The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows. - [Index]: [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. - [Standard] or [Both]: [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] at the same time, however, the printable information may vary between printers.
  • Page 211 Clear All Selections Removes all print settings from images. Only one copy will be printed for each selected image. With the [Select Images & Qty.] option, you can only set the number of copies to print when the [Print Type] option is set to [Standard] or [Both] (p.
  • Page 212 [Select Images & Qty.] Select the images. Selection methods differ depending on the Print Type settings (p. 207). Standard ( )/Both ( Number of Print Copies 1. Use the button to select the images. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the button to select the number of print copies (up to 99).
  • Page 213 [Select Range] Select the first image. • You can use the control dial to select the first or last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the button to select the first image in the print range. 3. Press the button.
  • Page 214 3. Press the MENU button. Configure the print settings. 1. Use the button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Stop] cancels print settings of the selected image.
  • Page 215 Images are printed in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. When the camera is connected to a printer, the button will light blue. At this time, printing will begin after performing the following. 1. Press the button.

  • Page 216: Setting The Dpof Transfer Settings

    Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 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. The settings used on the camera comply with the DPOF standards.

  • Page 217: Transfer Images

    Mark all Transfer images. 1. Use the button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the MENU button several times. Images are transferred in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected.

  • Page 218: Configuring The Camera

    This camera is equipped with a power saving function, which can automatically turn off the power or LCD monitor. Auto Power Down When set to [On], the power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power.

  • Page 219: 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.
  • Page 220 1. Use the button to select a destination time zone. 2. Press the button. • As in Step 3, you can set daylight saving time. Switching to the Destination Time Zone Select [Time Zone]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the button to select the menu.
  • Page 221 • When you switch to the destination time zone, will display on the LCD monitor. 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 222: Low Level Formatting Memory Cards

    • You can stop formatting a memory card by pressing the FUNC./ SET button. You can still use a memory card without problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased. • A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards.

  • Page 223: Resetting The File Number

    Continuous * When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with recorded data is used, the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image is compared with the last one on the memory card, and the larger of the two is utilized as the basis for new images.
  • Page 224 Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2 Auto Reset • Images may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient free space even if the total number of images in a folder is less than 2000 because the following types of images are always saved together into the same folder.

  • Page 225: Creating An Image Destination (Folder)

    Creating an Image Destination (Folder) You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Create New Creates a new folder the next time you shoot images. To Folder create an additional folder, insert the check mark again.

  • Page 226: Setting The Day Or Time For Automatic Folder

    The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that...

  • Page 227: Setting The Auto Rotate Function

    This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Check that the arrow pointing in the right direction and if it is not, then set the Auto Rotate function to [Off]. Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images.
  • Page 228 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 229: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values

    When returning the registration contents to the default setting, turn the mode dial to to operate. Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. The following cannot be reset. - The shooting mode...

  • Page 230: Connecting To A Tv

    Connecting to a TV Shooting/Playback Using a TV You can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV. Turn off the camera and the TV. Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT terminal.
  • Page 231 The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 61). The default setting varies between regions. - NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others - PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly.

  • Page 232: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)

    Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) You can also use the control dial to select images and perform various operations. See p. 43. My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes.

  • Page 233: Registering My Camera Settings

    A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults. Use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser) to restore the default settings to the camera.
  • Page 234 - Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. 194) - Sounds recorded with the Sound Recorder (p. 195) The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information...

  • Page 235: Troubleshooting

    • Shooting movies (p. 241) • Playback (p. 241) • Battery/Battery Charger (p. 242) • TV monitor output (p. 243) • Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 243) Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on.
  • Page 236 (p. 10). low. LCD monitor Nothing displays. The LCD monitor is set not Press the DISP. button to turn on the to display. LCD monitor (p. 63). [Power Saving] is set to Press any button other than the power [Display Off].
  • Page 237 This is not a camera malfunction under fluorescent lighting. (flickering recorded in movies, but not in still images). A bar of light (purplish red) appears on the LCD monitor. Sometimes appears when This is a normal occurrence in devices shooting a bright subject,...

  • Page 238: Camera Will Not Record

    This displays when using These settings will be overwritten by a memory card that has those set by your camera (pp. 177, print settings or transfer 207, 214). settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras. Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular.

  • Page 239: Image Is Blurred Or Out Of Focus

    Beam will emit to assist focusing. As the AF-assist Beam will not function when turned off, set it [On] to activate it (p. 56). Take care not to obstruct the AF-assist Beam with your hand when used. Subject is out of focal Shoot with the subject at the correct range.
  • Page 240 (p. 278). Raise the ISO speed and then shoot (p. 87). Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white. Subject is too close, Shoot within correct flash range of the making the flash too subject when using the built-in flash strong.
  • Page 241 ISO speed is too high. Higher ISO speeds and (High ISO Auto) setting may increase image noise. For higher image quality, use as low an ISO speed as possible (p. 87). modes in the mode, or when using the Auto ISO Shift, the ISO speed increases and noise can appear.
  • Page 242 (p. 220). Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was Use a memory card formatted in your formatted in another camera (pp.
  • Page 243 (excluding slow recording memory - Cards which have had cards) (pp. 16, 220). images recorded and erased repeatedly. “!” displayed on the LCD monitor in red and shooting automatically stopped. There is insufficient free Try the following procedures. space in the camera’s - Format the card with a low level built-in memory.
  • Page 244 Movies do not play back correctly. Movies recorded with high recording pixels may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading memory cards. Images shot with this camera may not play back properly on other cameras. Reading images from memory card is slow.

  • Page 245: Image Is Distorted Or Not Showing On Tv Monitor

    TV monitor output Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor. Incorrect video system Set the video system to the setting. appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV (p. 61). Shooting in Stitch Assist The output will not appear on a TV in mode.

  • Page 246: List Of Messages

    Resetting all the camera and menu settings to default. No memory card You turned on the camera without a memory card installed, or with a memory card installed in the wrong orientation (p. 11). Card locked! The SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write protected (p.
  • Page 247 Naming error! The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has already been reached. In the Set up menu, set [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset];...
  • Page 248 Incompatible WAVE A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In addition, sound cannot be played back. Cannot register this image! You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera, a RAW image or a movie as a start-up image.
  • Page 249 Or, you specified more than 500 images.

  • Page 250: Appendix

    Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
  • Page 251 Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 252 Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Leaving the units plugged in for a long period of time may cause them to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
  • Page 253 Such items may lose data or stop working. When using the optional Tele Converter or Conversion Lens Adapter, be sure to attach them firmly. If the lens becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the shards of glass may lead to cuts.
  • Page 254 Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Also, do not use the equipment if the cable or plug is damaged, or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.
  • Page 255 Flash 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 256: Preventing Malfunctions

    If condensation forms on the camera, remove the memory card and battery, and set the camera aside in room temperature to allow the condensation to naturally evaporate before using the camera again. Battery Keep the battery terminals clean at all times.
  • Page 257 Storing a fully charged battery for long periods of time (about one year) may shorten its life cycle or affect its performance. If you do not use the battery for long periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it in the camera about once a year before returning it to storage.

  • Page 258: Memory Card

    It takes approximately 2 hours 20 minutes to fully charge the battery from a depleted state (based on Canon’s testing standards). • Charging it within a temperature range of 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F) is recommended. • Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and the battery’s charge state.

  • Page 259: Lcd Monitor

    • Locations subject to dust or sand • Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures Since some or all of the data recorded on the memory card may be corrupted or erased by electrical noise, static electricity, camera or memory card malfunction, making a backup copy of important data is recommended.

  • Page 260: Using The Ac Adapter (Sold Separately)

    Using the AC Adapter (Sold Separately) It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
  • Page 261 Press and hold the DC Coupler cable cover using the cable, then close the memory card/battery cover. • Always disconnect the DC Coupler compact power adapter Cable Cover from the power supply after use.

  • Page 262: Using The Lenses (Sold Separately)

    This lens is used for taking telephoto shots. The lens changes the focal length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 1.4x (the thread diameter is 58 mm). It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter to the tele- converter.

  • Page 263: Attaching A Lens

    Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K This is a lens adapter required for attaching the teleconverter. The adapter can be taken apart into a front and back component, but be sure to use the adapter in its conjoined state when attaching the tele- converter.
  • Page 264 • The conversion lens adapter can be taken apart into a front and back component, but be sure to use the adapter in its conjoined state. Also, make sure that the front and back components are firmly attached to each other before attaching the adapter to the camera.
  • Page 265 Converter Settings Set up when shooting using the [IS Mode] (p. 85) by attaching the Tele-converter TC-DC58D, sold separately. Select [Converter]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the button to select [Converter]. Make settings. 1. Use the button to select [TC-DC58D].
  • Page 266 Changing the Ring Color You can change the color of the ring using the separately sold Ring Accessory Kit RAK-DC2. Be sure that the camera is turned off. Press the ring release button (a) and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow (b).

  • Page 267: Using An Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)

    Please check the manual for your flash. You are recommended to set the white balance to * Certain functions noted in the manuals for the Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX II and 580EX II cannot be performed when mounted on this camera. Please read this guide before using one of these flashes on the camera.
  • Page 268 (adjustment can be made on the camera only). You can also adjust the flash output even when the camera is set to the E-TTL automatic flash exposure compensation mode by changing the flash exposure compensation setting.
  • Page 269 (the flash setting overrides the camera setting when both are set). For the optimum aperture values and ISO speeds for the distance to the subject, refer to the guide number listed in the flash’s user guide.
  • Page 270 Setting the Externally Mounted Flash Display the Flash Settings screen. 1. Hold the button down for more than one second. • Before making flash settings, mount the external flash and turn the flash • You can also set in [Flash Control] in the menu.
  • Page 271 2. Use the button to set the item. 3. Press the MENU button. • The available settings will vary depending on the flash in use. For details on settings, refer to the user guide included with your flash or Speedlite Transmitter.
  • Page 272 3) This can be set when [Flash Mode] is set to [Manual]. 4) When using Speed Light 430EX II, 1/64 will be set. 5) Only [On] and [Off] can be set with the camera, and further settings are made with the flash (cannot be set with Speed Light 430EX II).
  • Page 273 [Flash Control] will not display when the flash is turned off. Before making flash settings, turn the flash on. When an external flash is mounted, you cannot make built-in flash settings. When adjusting flash exposure compensation with the camera, set the external flash’s exposure compensation to [+0].
  • Page 274 The following functions can be used with a Speedlite 220EX, 430EX II or 580EX II*. - Auto Exposure (Use the E-TTL mode with a 430EX II or 580EX II) - FE Lock (Not available in mode or when [Flash Mode] is [Manual]) - Shutter Sync.

  • Page 275: Using A Supplementary Flash (Sold Separately)

    Using a Supplementary Flash (Sold Separately) High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket.
  • Page 276 Usage in Cold Temperatures Get a spare generic lithium battery (CR123A or DL123). You are recommended to place the spare battery in your pocket to warm it up before switching it for the battery in the flash. Non-Use over Extended Periods Leaving batteries in the High-Power Flash could allow the battery fluid to leak, damaging the product.

  • Page 277: Using The Remote Switch (Sold Separately)

    The remote switch is also useful when using slow shutter speeds. Be sure to stabilize the camera by using a tripod, for example, when using the remote switch. Also, be sure to read the operating instructions supplied with the remote switch before use.

  • Page 278: Camera Care And Maintenance

    These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.

  • Page 279: Specifications

    Focusing Range : Normal: 50 cm (1.6 ft.) – infinity (From the end of the Macro: 1 – 50 cm (W) (0.39 in. – 1.6 ft. (W))/ lens) 30 – 50 cm (T) (12 in. – 1.6 ft. (T)) Manual focus: 1 cm (0.39 in.) – infinity (W)/ 30 cm (12 in.) –...
  • Page 280 • Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF. Built-in Flash Range : 30 cm – 4.6 m (12 in – 15 ft.) (W)/50 cm – 2.8 m (1.6 – 9.2 ft.) (T) • Brightness of image periphery may reduce...
  • Page 281 • Under the conditions where the flash does not fire automatically. Self-timer : Self-timer: Approx. 10-sec./approx. 2-sec. delay, custom or FaceSelf-timer Remote Shooting (PC) : Shooting possible when connected to a computer using supplied software. Remote Switch : Connecting possible (RS60-E3) Recording Media...
  • Page 282 (can record up to a maximum of 4 GB* at one time) * Even if the file size has not reached 4 GB, the recording is stopped when the recording time reaches one hour. Depending on memory card capacity and...
  • Page 283 : 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Temperatures Operating Humidity : 10 – 90% Dimensions : 109.1 × 77.7 × 45.9 mm (4.30 × 3.06 × 1.81 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight : Approx. 350 g (12.3 oz.) (camera body only)
  • Page 284 Movie data is excluded. At low temperatures, the battery performance may diminish and the low battery icon may appear very rapidly. In these circumstances, the performance can be improved by warming the battery in a pocket before use. Test Conditions Shooting: Normal temperature (23 °C ±2 °C/73 °F ±3.6 °F), normal...

  • Page 285: Still Image

    2759 4416 × 2480 pixels 1345 1396 5581 (RAW) – 18793 4416 × 3312 pixels – 22552 4416 × 3312 pixels This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
  • Page 286 30 frames/sec. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time. Depending on the memory card, recording may stop even if the max. clip length has not been reached. Use of SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards is recommended.
  • Page 287 Approx. 185 g (6.53 oz.) (excluding power cord) When connecting to and using a household power outlet, use only AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 (rated input: 100 – 240 V AC 50/60 Hz, rated output: 7.4 V DC). Using anything else can cause fire, overheating, or...
  • Page 288 Weigh Approx. 30 g (1.06 oz.) (T): Max. telephoto *1 When mounted on PowerShot G10 (Max. telephoto) *2 From front of the mounted conversion lens during normal shooting. *3 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K is required when mounted on PowerShot G10.

  • Page 289: Index

    Digital Photo Professional Auto Rotate ......225 .......... 82, 280 Av ..........98 Digital Tele-Converter ....69 Digital Zoom ......69 Direct Print Compatible Printer . 38 Direct Transfer ......31 Battery Display Language ..... 15 Battery Capacity ....282 Distance Units ......60 Battery Charge Indicator ..50...
  • Page 290 Index Face Select and Track ....125 FE Lock ........136 Kids&Pets ......... 92 File Numbering ......221 Fireworks ........93 Flash Flash Exp. Comp ....113 Landscape ........ 91 Settings .......113 LCD Monitor Brightness ... 65 Shooting ........73 Lens Focus ...... 118, 121, 161 Conversion Lens Adapter ...
  • Page 291 Print/Share Button .....42 System Map ......34 Printing ........21 Program AE ......95 Protect ........197 Telephoto ......68, 69 The LCD Monitor Display ..63 Time and Date RAW ..........82 Clock Display ......46 Rec. Review ......18 Time Zone ......217 Recording Functions ....
  • Page 292 Index Underwater ....... 93 Video System ......61 Volume ........59 White Balance ......143 Wide Angle ........68 Wind Filter .......108 World Clock ......217...
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  • Page 299 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 300 This product is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its intended manner, it should be returned to the manufacturer or be discarded. This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

  • Page 301: Trademark Acknowledgments

    Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice.

  • Page 302: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Only functions with settings that change with the shooting mode are listed here. Shooting Mode Function – – Exposure Compensation (p. 137) – Auto – – – ISO Speed (p. 87) High ISO Auto –...
  • Page 303 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 304 LCD Monitor Setting (p. 63) No Information Information View – – – – – – – Stitch Direction Selection (Right, Left, Top, Bottom, 2 × 2) (p. 102) Face Detect AiAF (9-point) AF Frame (p. 121) – – – – – –...
  • Page 305 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 306 – Custom Settings (Saved in the C1/C2) (p. 109) :Setting available or optimum value is automatically set by the camera. As a rule, with Stitch Assist, only the first image is available. :Setting available (depending on the shooting mode saved in Custom mode) :Selectable only, no settings available.
  • Page 307 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
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