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  • Page 2 After shooting, playback and check whether the images have been properly recorded. If the camera or memory card is faulty and the images cannot be recorded or downloaded to a computer, Canon cannot be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.

  • Page 3: Item Check List

    item Check List Before starting, check that all the following items have been included with your camera. If anything is missing, contact your dealer. Battery Pack Battery Charger Camera LP-E8 LC-E8/LC-E8E* (with eyecup and body cap) (with protective cover) Wide Strap interface cable Stereo AV Cable EW-100DB Il!
  • Page 4 Conventions Used in this Manual icons in this Manual <_ > indicates the Main Dial. <AT> <4_> indicates the <_;_> cross keys. <_-_> indicates the setting button. _4, _6, _10, _16 indicates that the respective function remains active for 4 sec., 6 sec., 10 sec., or 16 sec. respectively after you let go of the button.

  • Page 5: Chapters

    Chapters For first-time DSLR users, Chapters 1 and 2 explain the camera's basic operations and shooting procedures. fntroduction Getting Started Basic Shooting and image Pl.yback " ! Creative Shooting 73 i 4: Advanced Shooting Shooting with the LCD Monitor (Live View Shooting) 123 I Shooting Movies...

  • Page 6: Contents At A Glance

    Contents at a Glance ® Shoot automatically ,,,,_p.49 - 63 (BasicZone modes) ® Shoot continuously _-_ p.88 (_ Continuousshooting) ® Take a pictureof yourself in a group _,,_p.89 (e:oSelf-timer) _ Freeze the action _ p.94 (Tv Shutter-priorityAE) _ Blur the action _ Blur the background _,-_p.56 (_ CreativeAuto) ®...
  • Page 7 ®_ T ake many pictures _,5p.76 (iS1, dS1, $2, S3) _ Change the point of focus _,5p.85 ([] AF point selection) _ Shoot a moving subject ',,,_p.62, 84 (AI ServoAF) _ View the images with the camera @ p.71 (1_1Playback) _ Search for pictures quickly *,_ p.202 ([] Indexdisplay)

  • Page 8: Index To Features

    index to Features ® Battery ®image=recording quality _, p.76 • Charging ,_, p.26 _, Picture Style _ p.81 • Installing/Removing ,'_ p.28 ®White balance _ p.117 • Battery check ',,_ p.33 ® Color space _ p.12f ® Power outlet _-_p.260 _;...
  • Page 9 Index toFeatures ® Mirror Iockup _ p.122 ®Automatic Depth-of=fiemd ®image review time ,#_ p.166 _# p.lOl ®Single image display ,_ p.Ti ®Metering mode _ p.102 • Shooting information ®Remote control ,,,_ p.261 display ,#_ p.226 ®Index display p.202 ¸¸ ®image browsing ®Exposure compensation _;_>...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Item Check List ....................Conventions Used in this Manual ..............Chapters ......................Contents at a Glance ..................Index to Features ....................Handling Precautions ..................Quick Start Guide .................... Nomenclature ....................Charging the Battery ..................Installing and Removing the Battery ..............Installing and Removing the Card ..............
  • Page 11 Contents P: Program AE ....................Setting the Image-recording Quality ..............IS0: Changing the ISO Speed ................. _-_,=. S electing the Subject's Optimal Image Characteristics (Picture Style)..81 AF: Changing the Autofocus Mode (AF Mode) ..........83 Selecting the AF Point ................Subjects Difficult to Focus ................
  • Page 12 Contents Shooting Movies ..................Shooting Function Settings ................Setting the Movie-recording Size..............Using Movie Digital Zoom ................Taking Video Snapshots ................Menu Function Settings ................. Handy Features ..................... Silencing the Beeper .................. Card Reminder ................... Setting the Image Review Time ..............Setting the Auto Power-off Time ..............
  • Page 13 Contents Playing Movies ..................Editing a Movie's First and Last Scenes ........... Slide Show (Auto Playback) ................Viewing the Images on TV ................Protecting Images ..................Erasing Images ..................INF0. Shooting Information Display ..............Creative Filters ..................Resize ...................... Preparing to Print ...................
  • Page 14 If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly consult your nearest Canon Service Center. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth. If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it with a well-wrung wet cloth.

  • Page 15: Handling Precautions

    Besides dust entering the camera from outside, in rare cases lubricant from the camera's internal parts may adhere to the front of the sensor. In case visible spots still remain after the automatic sensor cleaning, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.

  • Page 16: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide insert the battery. (p.28) To charge the battery, see page 26. insert a card. (p.29) With the card's label facing toward the camera back, insert it into the sJot. Attach the lens. (p.36) _ Align the ions' white or red index with the cameras index in the matching color.
  • Page 17 Quick Start Guide Flip out the LCD monitor. (p.31) ® When the LCD monitor displays the date/time setting screen, see page Focus the subject. (p.40) Look through the viewfinder and aim the viewfinder center over the subject. Press the shutter button halfway, and the camera will focus the subject.
  • Page 18 Nomenclature The names in bold indicate the parts mentioned up until the "Basic Shooting and Image Playback" section. Dial (p.22) Power switch <DISR> Dis (p,47,152,167,179) EF Lens mount index (p36) index (p.36) <ISO> tSO no contacts setting button (p79) <_> _'_ain ot shoe (p.263) <4_->...
  • Page 19 Nomenclature Eyecup (p,262) Dioptric adjustment knob (p,39) <_> Live View shooting/ Movie shooting button Viewfinder eyepiece (pj24/142) -_-o <_/[].Q> AE lock/ Index/Reduce button <INFO,> (p, 107/108/202/204,243) (p,47,71,126,146,175) FE lock button/ iI_> AF point selection/ Magnify button (p.85/204,243) button (pA3) Speaker (p.212) Card slot cover(p,29)

  • Page 20: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature Shooting Settings Display (in Creative Zone modes, p.22) Shutter speed Aperture Exposure level indicator. Exposure compensation /,_'_ Main Dial pointer (p.93) amount (p 103) AEB range (p 105) Auto Lighting Optimizer (p. 109) Shootin_ - HigNight tone priority Picture Style (p,81) - (p254) AF triode (p,83) -- Flash exposure...
  • Page 21 Nomenclature Viewfinder Information FocusirlP°t metering circte --I AF p°int activation indicat°r <'> <leO> ISO speed <g_B> White balance correction <_ [> E oc_J_e AEB improgress confirmation light buret < _ > F_ash_read Improper FE lock <B/W > Monochromeshooting warning leo speed <¢a >...
  • Page 22 Nomenclature Mode Dial The Mode Dial includes the Basic Zone modes Creative Zone modes, and the Movie shooting mode. Creative Zone These modes give you more control for shooting various subjects. : Program AE (p.74) : Shutter-priorityAE (p.94) : Aperture-priorityAE (p.96) : Manual exposure (p.99) AoDEP: Automatic depth-of-field...
  • Page 23 Nomenclature Lens Lens without a distance scale Focus mode switch (p,36) Focusing ring (p,37) index (p,37) (p,294) Filter thread (front of lens) (p,294) Image Stabilizer switch Contacts (p,15) Lens mount index (p,36) Lens with a distance scats Focus mode switch (p,36) Hood mount (p,294)
  • Page 24 Nomenclature Battery Charger LC-E8 Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.26). Power plug Battery pack slot Charge lamp Full-charge lamp Battery Charger LC-ESE Charger for Battery Pack LP-E8 (p.26). Battery pack slot Charge lamp -- Full-charge lamp- Power cord...
  • Page 25 Getting Started This chapter explains preparatory steps before you start shooting and basic camera operations. Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the camera's strap mount eyelet from the bottom. Then pass it through the strap's buckle as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 26: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Remove the protective cover. _ Detach the protective cover provided with the battery. Attach the battery. _ As shown in the illustration, attach the battery securely to the charger. _ To detach the battery, follow the above procedure in reverse. LC-E8 Recharge the battery.
  • Page 27 3 Sec. _,_ Do not charge any battery other than a Battery Pack LP-E8, The Battery Pack LP:E8 is dedicated to Canon products on!y. Using it with an incompat!ble battery charger or product may result i n malfunction...

  • Page 28: Installing And Removing The Battery

    installing and Removing the Battery Installing the Battery Load a fully charged Battery Pack LP-E8 into the camera. Open the cover. ® Slide the lever as shown by the arrows and open the cover. insert the battery. ® Insert the end with the battery contacts.
  • Page 29 installing and Removing the Card The card (sold separately) can be an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card. The captured images are recorded onto the card. Make sure the card's write-protect switch is set upward to enable writing/erasing. installing the card Open the cover.

  • Page 30: Installing And Removing The Card

    Installing and Removing the Card Removing the Card Open the cover. ® Set the power switch to <OFF >. ® Make sure the access lamp is off, then open the cover. ® If "Recording ..." is displayed, close the cover. Access lamp Remove the card.

  • Page 31: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor After you flip out the LCD monitor, you can set menu functions, use Live View shooting, shoot movies, and playback images and movies. can change the direction and angle of the LCD monitor. Flip out the LCD monitor. Rotate the LCD monitor.
  • Page 32 Turning on the Power if you turn on the power switch and the dateltime setting screen appears, see page 34 to set the dateltime. <ON> : The camera turns on. <OFF> : The camera is turned offand does not operate. Set to this position when not using the camera.

  • Page 33: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power Checking the Battery Level When the power switch is set to <ON>, the battery level will be indicated in one of four levels: : Battery level is OK. : Battery level is low, but still enough for now. : Battery will be exhausted soon.

  • Page 34: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time When you turn on the power for the first time or if the date/time has been reset, the Date/Time setting screen will appear. Follow steps 3 and 4 to set the date/time. Note that the date/time appended recorded images will be based on this date/time...

  • Page 35: Selecting The Interface Language

    Selecting the Interface Language Display the menu screen. @ Press the <MENU> button to display the menu screen. Under the [_:] tab, select [Language@_-]. @ Press the <4_> key to select the [_':] tab. @ Press the <AT> key to select [Language@_] (the fourth item from the top), then press <_-_>.

  • Page 36: Attaching And Detaching A Lens

    Attaching and Detaching a Lens Attaching a Lens _J_ Remove the caps. _ Remove the rear lens cap and the body cap by turning them as shown by the arrows. Attach the lens. White index _ Align the lens' red or white index with the camera's index matching the same color.
  • Page 37 Attaching and Detaching a Lens About Zooming To zoom, turn the zoom ring on the lens iiiiiiiii_ ..l ......with your fingers. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus slightly.

  • Page 38: About The Lens Image Stabilizer

    About the Lens image Stabilizer When you use the iS lens' built-in image Stabilizer, camera shake corrected to obtain a sharper shot. The procedure explained here is based on the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 iS II lens as an example. * Is stands for Image Stabilizer. Set the iS switch to <ON>.

  • Page 39: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Adjusting the Viewfinder Clarity Turn the dioptric adjustment knob. e Turn the knob left or right until the nine AF points in the viewfinder look sharp. If the Came[a's dioptdc adjustment Sti!l Cannot p[ovid e a Sharp viewfinder image, using Di0ptric Adjustment Lens E (10 types, sold separately) recommended,...
  • Page 40 Basic Operation Shutter Button The shutter button has two steps. You can press the shutter button halfway. Then you can further press the shutter button completely. Pressing halfway This activates autofocusing and the automatic exposure system that sets the shutter speed and aperture. The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) is displayed in the viewfinder (¢4).
  • Page 41 [_ Quick Control for Shooting Functions You can directly select and set the shooting functions displayed on the LCD monitor. This is called the Quick Control screen. Press the <[_> button. _y,, The Quick Control screen will appear (4_10). Set the desired function.

  • Page 42: [] Quick Control For Shooting Functions

    [] Quick Control for Shooting Functions Settable Functions on Quick Control Screen White balance correction* (p. 119),,,,,,,,,,,,, ..... Aperture (p.96) Shutter speed (p.94) Shooting mode* (p.22) ..H ighlight tone priority* (p.254) Exposure compensation/ ISO speed (p.79) AEB setting (p. 103, Flash exposure compensation (p.

  • Page 43: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations With menus, you can set various functions such as the image-recording quality, date/time, etc. While looking at the LCD monitor, use the <MENU> button, <,;_> cross keys, and <Q> button on the camera back to operate the menus. <MENU>...
  • Page 44 Menu Operations MenuSettingProcedure Display the menu screen. ® Press the <MENU> button to display the menu screen. Select a tab. ® Press the <4_> key to select a menu tab. Select the desired item. ® Press the <AT > key to select the item, then press <_-_>.
  • Page 45 Formatting the Card If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, format the card with the camera. When the card is formatted, all images and data in the card will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep.

  • Page 46: Formatting The Card

    Formatting the Card ;_.'- Execute[Format] in the following cases: ® The card is new. ® The card was formatted by a different camera or a computer. ® The card is full with images or data. ® A card-related error is displayed (p.287).

  • Page 47: Switching The Lcd Monitor Display

    Switching the LCD Monitor Display The LCD monitor can display the shooting settings screen, menu screen, captured images, etc. Shooting Settings _ When you turn on the power switch, the shooting settings will be displayed. _ When you press the shutter button halfway, the display will turn off.

  • Page 48: Feature Guide

    Feature Guide The Feature guide is a simple description of the respective function or option. It is displayed when you change the shooting mode or use the Quick Control screen to set a shooting function, Live View shooting, movie shooting, or playback. When you select a function or option on the Quick Control screen, the Feature guide description is displayed.
  • Page 49 Basic Shooting and image Playback This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes on the Mode Dial for best results and how to playback images. With Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and the camera sets everything automatically (p.64,268).

  • Page 50: Fullyautomaticshooting(Sceneintelligent A Uto)

    FullyAutomaticShooting(SceneIntelligent A uto) _ The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically, it is a fully-automatic mode. Even with moving subjects, the camera will automatically continue to focus the subject (p.53). Set the Mode Dial to <_=._>. Aim any AF point over the AF point subject.
  • Page 51 Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) Take the picture. ® Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. _* The captured image will be displayed for approx. 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. ® If the built-in flash has popped up, you can push it back down with your fingers.
  • Page 52 ___ Fully Automatic Shooting (Scene Intelligent Auto) ® Although it is daylight, the flash popped For a backlit subject, the flash may pop up to help lighten the subject's dark areas. ® In low light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes. Pressing the shutter button halfway may trigger the builtqn flash to fire a series of flashes to assist autofocusing.

  • Page 53: Full Auto (Scene Intelligentauto) Techniques

    Full Auto (Scene IntelligentAuto) Techniques _ Recornposing the Shot Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. in the < _ > (Scene Intelligent Auto) mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked.
  • Page 54 __t Full Auto (Scene Intelligent Auto) Techniques Live View Shooting Live View shooting allows you to shoot while looking at the image on the LCD monitor. For details, see page 123. Display the Live View image the LCD monitor. ® Press the <_> button.

  • Page 55: Disabling Flash

    Disabling Flash In places where flash photography is prohibited, use the <_> (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for capturing the particular ambience of a scene, such as candlelight scenes. Shooting T ips ®_ Prevent camera shake if the numeric display in the viewfinder blinks.

  • Page 56: [] Creative Auto Shooting

    Creative Auto Shooting Unlike the <_=._> Scene Intelligent Auto mode where the camera sets everything, the <_> Creative Auto mode enables you to easily change the depth of field, drive mode, and flash firing. You can also choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. The default settings are the same as the <_==_>mode.

  • Page 57: Battery Check

    1_ Creative Auto Shooting Shutter speed Aperture ISO speed Battery check ....Possible shots Image-recording quality ......Pressing the <[_> button enables you to set the following: (1) Shoot by ambience selection You can set the ambience you want to convey in your images. Press the <4!_ >...
  • Page 58 1_ Creative Auto Shooting (3) Drive mode/Flash firing When you press <__>, the drive mode or flash firing setting screen will appear. Set as desired, then press <__> to finalize the setting and return to the Quick Control screen. Drive mode: Press the <4_> key or turn the <_>...

  • Page 59: Zoom

    _t_ Shooting Portraits The <_t'_> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and the hair look softer. Shooting Tips ®_The further the distance between the subject and background, the better. The further the distance between the subject and background, more blurred the background will look.

  • Page 60: , Shooting Landscapes

    Shooting Landscapes Use the <,_,> (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, or to have everything in focus from near to far. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. -:;_.'-Shooting Tips ®_ With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.

  • Page 61: Shooting Close-Ups

    _ Shooting Close=ups When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the <_> (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (sold separately). _.'-Shooting Tips _ Use a simple background. A simple background makes the flower, etc., stand out better.

  • Page 62: Shooting Moving Subjects

    Shooting Moving Subjects To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a moving vehicle, use the <_&,> (Sports) mode. ;;_ Shooting Tips _ Use a telephoto lens. Using a telephoto lens is recommended so you can shoot from afar. _ Use the center AF point to focus.

  • Page 63: Shooting Portraits At Night

    Shooting Portraits at Night To shoot someone at night and obtain a natural-looking exposure in the background, use the <[]> (Night Portrait) mode. Shooting Tips ®_ Use a wide-angle lens and a tripod. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end to obtain a wide night view.
  • Page 64 [_ Quick Control Example: Portrait mode In Basic Zone modes when the shooting settings screen is displayed, you can press the <[_ > button to display the Quick Control screen• The table below indicates the functions that can be set with the Quick Control screen in each Basic Zone mode.
  • Page 65 Shoot by Ambience Selection Except in the <l_ > (Scene Intelligent Auto) and < [] > (Flash Off) Basic Zone modes, you can select the ambience for shooting. (1) Standard setting No setting (2) Vivid Low / Standard / Strong (3) Soft Low / Standard / Strong...

  • Page 66: Shoot By Ambience Selection

    Shoot by Ambience Selection _4Set the ambience effect. _ Press the <AT > key to select the effect bar so that [Effect] appears at the bottom. _ Press the <4_> key or turn the <_> dial to select the desired effect.
  • Page 67 Shoot by Ambience Selection Ambience Settings (1) Standard setting Standard image characteristics for the respective shooting mode. Note that <_t_> has image characteristics geared for portraits and <_,A> is geared for landscapes. Each ambience is a modification the respective shooting mode's image characteristics. (2)Vivid The subject will look sharp and vivid, it makes the photo look more impressive than with [Standard...
  • Page 68 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type In the <tt'_> (Portrait), <_,> (Landscape), <_> (Close-up), and <_&,> (Sports) Basic Zone modes, you can shoot while the settings match the lighting or scene type. Normally, [Default setting] is adequate, but if the settings match the lighting condition or scene, the picture will look more accurate to your eye.

  • Page 69: Shootby Lightingor Scenetype

    Shootby Lightingor SceneType the Quick Control screen, select the lighting or scene type. ® Press the <[_]> button ((_10). ® Press the <AT> key to select [Default setting] (shown in the sample screen). [Shoot by lighting or scene type] will appear on the screen's bottom. ®...
  • Page 70 Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type Lighting or Scene Type Settings (1) Default setting The default setting. (2) Daylight For subjects under sunlight. Gives more naturaHooking blue skies and greenery and reproduces light-colored flowers better. (3) Shade For subjects in the shade. Suitable for skin tones, which may look too bluish, and for light-colored flowers.

  • Page 71: [] Image Playback

    image Playback The easiest way to playback images is explained below. For more details on the playback procedure, see page 201. Playback the image. _ When you press the <[_]> button, the last image captured will be displayed. Select an image. _ To view images starting with the last image, press the <4>...
  • Page 73 Creative Shooting in the Basic Zone modes, to prevent spoiled shots, most functions are set automatically and cannot be changed. In the <P> (Program AE) mode, you can set various functions and be more creative. _ In the <P> mode, the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain a standard exposure.

  • Page 74: P: Program Ae

    P" Program The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the subject's brightness. This is called Program AE. Set the Mode Dial to <P>. Focus the subject. _ Look through the viewfinder and aim the selected AF point over the subject.
  • Page 75 P: Program AE Shooting Tips ®_Change the ISO speed or use the built-in flash. To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the ISO speed (p.79) or use the built-in flash (p.90). in the <P> mode, the built-in flash will not fire automatically. So under low light, press the <_>...

  • Page 76: Image=Recording Quality

    * Figures for the file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst are based on Canon's 4GB test card and testing standards (3:2 aspect ratio, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style). These figures will vary depending on the subject, card brand,...

  • Page 77: Setting The Image-Recording Quality

    Setting the Image-recording Quality ®_ I want to select the image-recording quality matching the paper size for printing. Refer to the diagram on the left when Paper size choosing the image-recording quality. If A2 (42x59.4cm/16.5x23.4in.) you want to crop the image, selecting a higher quality (more pixels) such as _1L, A3 (42x29.7cm/_ •...
  • Page 78 Setting the Image-recording Quality About I_ is the raw image data before it is made into J L or other images. AHthough _ images require software HikeDigitaH Photo ProfessionaH (provided, p.302) so they can be dispHayed on the computer, they aHso offer flexibility for image adjustments possibHe onHywith _.
  • Page 79 ISO : Changing the lSO Speed _ Set the ISO speed (image sensor's sensitivity to light) to suit the ambient light level. In Basic Zone modes, the ISO speed is set automatically (p.80). Press the <ISO> button. (4_6) _y,, [ISO speed] will appear. Set the ISO speed.

  • Page 80: Is0: Changing The Iso Speed

    IS0: Changing the ]SO Speed ISO [AUTO] If the ISO speed is set to [AUTO], actual ISO speed to be set will be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway, As indicated below, ISO speed will be set automatically suit the shooting mode, Shoo_ng _oae...
  • Page 81 Selecting theSubject's Optimal image C haracteristics By selecting a Picture Style, you can obtain image characteristics matching your photographic expression or the subject. In Basic Zone modes, you cannot select the Picture Style. Press the < _' ,_:,_ > button. _y,, [Picture Style] will appear.
  • Page 82 •_-'=- Selectingthe Subject'sOptimalImageCharacteristics _ Landscape For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impressive landscapes. Neutral This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer. For natural colors and subdued images. Faithful This Picture Style is for users who prefer to process images with their computer.
  • Page 83 Changing the Autofocus Mode _ You can select the AF (autofocus) mode to suit the shooting conditions or subject. In Basic Zone modes, the most suitable AF mode is set automatically. On the lens, set the focus mode switch to <AF>. AF>...

  • Page 84: Af Point Selection

    Changing the Autofocus Mode # _ if focus CannOt be achievedlih e focus confirmation iight <O>in viewfinder will b!ink, !f this occurs, a picture canno t be taken eyen if the shutter button is pressed completely. RecomPose the picture and tryto focus again.

  • Page 85: [] Selecting The Af Point

    Selecting the AF Point _ In Basic Zone modes, the camera will normally focus the closest subject automatically. Therefore, it might not always focus your target subject. in the <P>, <Tv>, <Av>, and <M> modes, you can select the AF point and use it to focus the target subject.
  • Page 86 Selecting the AF Point "_ -_;_ Shooting Tips ®_ When shooting a portrait up dose, use One-Shot AF and focus the eyes. If you focus the eyes first, you can then recompose and the face will remain sharp. ®_ If it is difficult to focus, select and use the center AF point.

  • Page 87: Subjects Difficult To Focus

    Subjects Difficult to Focus Autofocus can fail to achieve focus (viewfinder's focus confirmation light <O> blinks) with certain subjects such as the following: ® Very low-contrast subjects• (Example: Blue sky, solid-color walls, etc.) ® Subjects in very low light ® Extremely backlit or reflective subjects (Example: Car with a highly reflective body, etc.) ®...

  • Page 88: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting You can shoot up to about 3.7 shots per sec. This is effective for shooting a child running toward you or capturing different facial expressions. Press the < 4 _ _® > button. Select <Djj>. _ Press the <4_> key or turn the <_ >...

  • Page 89: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self=timer Press the <4 _ _®> button. Select the self=timer. ® Press the <_> key or turn the <_> dial to select the desired self- timer, then press <_-_>. _® : lO-sec, self-timer The remote control can also be used.

  • Page 90: Using The Built-In Flash

    Using the Built=in Flash In indoors, low light, or backlit conditions in daylight, just raise the built- in flash and press the shutter button to take flash pictures. In the <P> mode, the shutter speed (1/60 sec. - 1/200 sec.) will be set automatically to prevent camera shake.
  • Page 91 Using the Built-in Flash "_.'- Shooting Tips ® if the subject is far away, increase the ISO speed (p.79). By increasing the ISO speed, you can extend the flash range. ® In bright light, decrease the ISO speed. If the exposure setting in the viewfinder blinks, decrease the ISO speed.
  • Page 93 Tokyo 108-8011, Japan This Instruction Manual booklet is current as of January 2011. For information on I the camera's compatibility with any accessories and lenses introduced after this date, contact any Canon Serv ce Center. CT1-1043-002 © CANON iNC. 2011...

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