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  • Page 1 CaHOH I"'U,.,. S 115 HS Camera User Guide Make sure this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section before using the camera. Readinc to use the camera properly. use it in the future.
  • Page 2 Check ifthe following items are included inyour camera package. Ifanything ismissing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-4L Battery Charger (with Terminal Cover) CB-2LV/CB-2LVE interface Cable AV Cable Wrist Strap AVC-DC400 WS-DC11 IFC-4OOPCU Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty Solution...
  • Page 3 If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera.
  • Page 4 (p. 64) (p. 64) (p. 66) Shoot with special effects MiniatG_ Effect Toy Camera Effect (p. 69) (p. 70) (p. 74) MonOChrOme Super _ii8 colors (p. 68) (p. 73) (p. 68) Focus on faces ..............24, 65, 95 Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) .................
  • Page 5 What Do You Want to Do? Look at my pictures ............ Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ..... 122 Look at my pictures on a TV ............Look at my pictures on a computer ..........Quickly search pictures .............. Erase pictures ..............28, 138 Shoot movies ..............

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chapters 1 - 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you learn more as you read each chapter. Checking the Package Contents ..2 Changing the Sound Settings ..48 Read This First ........
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Shoot Movies That Look Like a Shooting Stitch Assist Images ..82 Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) .......... Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies ......... Shooting in Program AE ....84 Changing the Image Quality ..112 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ....
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Choosing Images for Printing Using an Eye-Fi Card ....(DPOF) ........Troubleshooting ......List of Messages That Appear on the Screen ......information Displayed Changing Camera Settings .... 166 on the Screen ......Changing Shooting Function Functions Available in Each Settings ........
  • Page 9 Icons are used i nthe text torepresent the camera buttons and switches. Language that displays on the screen appears inside [](square brackets) The d irectional buttons and FUNC./SET button are represented by the following icons. Up button A 9_-_'-_,_,_,_,,___,.,_/FUNC./S button Left buttor_ _ Right button V"...
  • Page 10 If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the battery. If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Use only the recommended battery.
  • Page 11 Safety recaut _iiiii Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
  • Page 12 Safety Precautions in regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash. This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.
  • Page 13 Getting Started This chapter exp,ains preparations before shooting, how to shoot mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera...
  • Page 14 Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase............Remove the cover..........................insert the battery. Align the ,,L marks on the battery and inCharger'(_) andthendowninSert ((_)).the b attery...
  • Page 15 However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of its life span.
  • Page 16 The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities. SD memory cards* SDHC memory cards* SDXC memory cards "=%'TP'* MultiMediaCards MMCplus memory cards HC MMCplus memory cards Eye-Fi Cards This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used.
  • Page 17 inserting the Battery and Memory Card insert the battery. Press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, then insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click. Be sure to insert the battery in the correct direction or it will not properly lock into...
  • Page 18 inserting the Battery and Memory Card Removing Battery Memory Card ..........................Remove the battery. Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release...
  • Page 19 The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these settings, be sure to set them..Turn on the camera. Press the power button.

  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Changing Date Time You can change the current date and time settings. Display the menu. MENU Press the button. Choose [Date/Time]. Move the zoom lever to choose the _1' tab. Press the Av buttons to choose [Date/ Time], then press the @...
  • Page 21 You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the [] button. Display the settings screen. Press and hold the @ button, then MENU immediately press the button. : set thedisplaylanguage. Press the Av 4 _ buttons to choose language, then press the @...
  • Page 22 Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution...
  • Page 23 Pressing the Shutter Button Complete formatting. When formatting ends, [Memory card formatting complete] will appear on the screen. Press the @ button. To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot. !il ................
  • Page 24 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Since the time required to shoot differs depending on the scene you want to take, the length of the shutter sound may change. If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded image may be blurry.
  • Page 25 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Moving the zoom lever toward E_-] compose theshot. (telephoto) will zoom in on your subject, making it appear larger. Moving the lever toward (wide angle) will zoom out from Zoom bar your subject, making it appear smaller.
  • Page 26 Taking Pictures {Smart Auto) What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (p. 187) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene, if this happens, try shooting in p mode (p. 83). What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward...

  • Page 27: Pressing The Shutter Button

    iiiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiiii_ Viewinglmages iii i!i!i;ii The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen. For details on the icons that appear, see "Scene Icons" (p. 187). After pressing the A button and displaying point the camera so that _ on the subject you want to focus on.
  • Page 28 You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing image. Enter Playback mode..;;_iiiiiiil; ¸¸¸ Press the [] button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase.
  • Page 29 The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the movie button. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction......Choose _ mode.
  • Page 30 Shooting Movies If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus will stay the same, but the brightness and tone will automatically adjust. Do not touch the microphone while shooting. Do not press any buttons other than the movie button while shooting.
  • Page 31 You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the [] button. The last image you took will appear. _'_,_,_ appears on movies. Choose a movie. Press the 4 J_ buttons to choose a movie, then press the @ button.
  • Page 32 You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
  • Page 33 Transferring images to a Computer for Viewing Macintosh above OS should be pre:insiaiied on compu{ers wiih buii{:in ® ports. iniei Processor istiii images}i Core 2 Duo 216 GHz or higher (movies) OS X v10.6:1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) Mac OS X v10.5:512 MB or more (still images), 2 GB or more...
  • Page 34 Transferring images to a Computer for Viewing ........When installation finishes, click [Restart] or [Finish]. Remove theCD-ROM. Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears. Macintosh computer's Place CD in the ROM drive. Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p.
  • Page 35 Transferring images to a Computer for Viewing Open CameraWindow. Windows Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow]. CameraWindow will appear. If CameraWindow does not appear, click the [Start] menu and choose JAIl Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow].

  • Page 36: Viewing Images

    Transferring images to a Computer for Viewing Transfer and View images Click [Import Images from Camera], then click [Import Untransferred Images]. All images not previously transferred will transfer to the computer. Transferred images will be sorted by date and saved in separate folders in the Pictures...
  • Page 37 _Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap Battery Pack NB4L with Battery Charger WS-DCll Terminal Cove€ CB-2LV/CB-2LVE* AV Cable AVC-DC400* DIGFAL CAMERA Solution Disk Windows/ Macintosh HDMI Cable HTC-100 High-Definition...

  • Page 38: Accessories

    The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supp|ies Battery Charger CB-2LV/CB=2LVE A charger for charging Battery Pack NB-4L. Battery Pack NB-4L Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. AC Adapter Kit ACK=DC60 This kit lets you power the camera using...

  • Page 39: Separately Sold Accessories

    Separately Sold Accessories Flash _______________________________________________________________________ ................................. High=Power Flash HF-DCl to capture photographic subjects that are This externally mounted flash can be used too distant for the built-in flash to ................................illuminate. Other Accessories HDMI Cable HTC-100 Use this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI terminal...
  • Page 40 PIXMA series 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 This chapter exp,ains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
  • Page 42 Shutter Button (p. 23) (_0 Microphone (p. 30) ® Power Button (p. 19) Lens _.) Mode Switch _3_ Speaker (_ Lamp (pp. 58, 77, 173) Zoom Lever _9) Flash (pp. 54, 85) Shooting: [-_3 (Telephoto) / [] (Wide Angle) (pp. 25, 29, 55) Tripod Socket Playback: O, (Magnify)

  • Page 43: Components Guide

    Components Guide (_ Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44, 186, _,_(Macro) (p. 94) / ,q Button 188) _) @ FUNC./SET Button (p. 46) @ Movie Button (pp. 29, 107) @ ,_ (Flash) (pp. 85, 103) / _ Button (_ A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / @ DISR (Display) (p.

  • Page 44: Screen Display

    Switching Display You can change the screen display using the v button. Refer to p. 186 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting ]nfonT_ation Display No Information Display Playback Focus Check No Infon'nation Simple Information Detailed Information Display Display Display...

  • Page 45: Indicator

    indicator Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image recorded may be different.
  • Page 46 Commonly used functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode or Playback mode (pp. 190 - 197). Display the FUNC. menu. Press the @ button. Chooseamenuitem. Press the ,_'_ buttons to choose a menu...
  • Page 47 Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (i_) and playback ([_1). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 196 - 199)..Display the menu. MENU Press the button.
  • Page 48 You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. MENU Press the button, Choose [Mute]. Move the zoom lever to choose the _'1"tab. Press the AT buttons to choose [Mute], then press the _)' buttons to choose [On].

  • Page 49: Changing The Sound Settings

    Changing the Sound Settings Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. MENU Press the button. Choose [Volume]. Move the zoom lever to choose the _'T tab. Press the Av buttons to choose [Volume], then press the @ button. Change the volume. Press the A'_ buttons to choose an item,...
  • Page 50 The screen brightness can be adjusted in two ways. Using Menu Display the menu. MENU Press the button. Choose [LOB Brightness]. Move the zoom lever to choose the _'T tab. Press the A,v buttons to choose [LCD Brightness]. Adjust the brightness. Press the 4 _ buttons to adjust the brightness,...
  • Page 51 When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera the default settings. Display the menu. MENU Press the button. Choose [Reset AII]. Move the zoom lever to choose the ?T tab. Press the ,_v buttons to choose [Reset All], then press the @ button.

  • Page 52: Clock Functions

    To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after you stop operating camera. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will...
  • Page 53 Shooting with Common|y Used Functions This chapter exp,ains how to use common functions, such as the se,f- timer, and how to turn offthe flash. This chapter assumes that the camera is set to _ mode. When shooting in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp.
  • Page 54 You can shoot with the flash turned off..Press the _ button. Choose (_. Press the 4 _ buttons to choose then press the @ button. Once set, (_ will appear on the screen. To turn the flash back on, follow the steps above to choose When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing...
  • Page 55 You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 16x maximum, capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. However, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 61 ) and zoom factor, the images may appear coarse (the zoom factor will appear...

  • Page 56: Zooming In More Closely On Subjects (Digital Zoom)

    Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or approximately 2.Ox. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the...
  • Page 57 You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19)..Display the menu. MENU Press the button.

  • Page 58: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Choose db. After pressing the @ button, press the A'v" buttons to choose (_;, then press the button again.
  • Page 59 Using the Self=Timer To cancel shooting with the self-timer after the countdown has started, press the MENU button. To restore the original setting, choose in Step 1, on p. 58. Using the Self=Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button...
  • Page 60 Using the Self-Timer Choose the settings. Press the _v buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots]. Press the 4)' buttons to choose a value, then press the @ button. Follow Step 2 on p. 58 to shoot. Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may take longer than usual.
  • Page 61 You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose L , then press the button again. Choose an option. Press the Av buttons to choose option, then press the @ button.
  • Page 62 12069 49420 The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed (p.

  • Page 63: Shooting In Various Conditions

    Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter exp,ains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions.
  • Page 64 The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. ::+ Set the camera to O mode. Set the mode switch to O. Choose a Shooting mode. After pressing the @ button, press the...
  • Page 65 Shooting in Various Conditions []Take nightscapes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscenes by combining several continuous shots to reduce camera shake and noise. When using a tripod, you should shoot mode (p. 24). -6=_ Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light) Lets you take shots in dark places with...
  • Page 66 Shooting in Various Conditions _'_Take shots of people in snow (Snow) Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. i_i_i Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) ;: Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors.
  • Page 67 You can make a short movie of a day just by taking still images. Each time you take a picture, the scene just before taking your shot will be recorded as a movie. All the movies recorded that day will be saved as a single file.
  • Page 68 You can add various effects to images when shooting..Choose a Shooting mode. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose Shooting mode. Shoot. Shoot images with vivid colors (Super Vivid) Lets you take shots with vivid, intense colors.
  • Page 69 Adding Effects Shooting Shoot with Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish= Effect) ............Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose _. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose _J_. Choose an effect level. MENU Press the button for more than one...
  • Page 70 Adding Effects Shooting Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature Mode| (Miniature Effect) Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model. Choose Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears...
  • Page 71 Adding Effects Shooting Changing the Color and Shooting You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending shooting conditions, the image may become coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition.
  • Page 72 Adding Effects Shooting Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color, Choosefs. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose MENU Press the button for more thai3 oi3e secoi3d.
  • Page 73 Adding Effects Shooting Specify the range of colors to be swapped. Press the .,_v buttons to adjust the range of colors to be changed. Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors. Press the MENU button to complete...
  • Page 74 Adding Effects Shooting Shoot with Effects of a Toy Camera {Toy Camera Effect) This effect darkens and blurs the corners of the image, and changes overall color so that it looks like an image shot with a toy camera. Choose _. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p.
  • Page 75 Detecting a SrnHe Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose then press the MENU button for more than one second. Press the '_ buttons to choose...
  • Page 76 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using Wink Self-Timer Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink. Choose _..!;!i!!i ¸ Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p.
  • Page 77 Detecting a Face and Shooting {Smart Shutter) After choosing in Step 1, press the A'_,- buttons. Using Face Self-Timer The shutter will release approximately two seconds after the camera detects a new face (p. 95). You can use this when the photographer wants to be in the image, such as a group photo.
  • Page 78 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Join the subjects and look at the camera. When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and self-timer sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later the shutter will release.
  • Page 79 You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image..Choose **__. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p.
  • Page 80 You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 8.2 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held..choose Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose Shoot. As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images.
  • Page 81 The camera takes 5 continuous shots, then detects various aspects of the shot such as facial expressions, and saves only one picture detected as the best. Choose _. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose _/;. : shoot. When the shutter button is pressed...
  • Page 82 Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. :: Choose r{3 or _. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose Take the first shot.
  • Page 83 Choosing Settings Yourse|f in this chapter you wiii learn how to use the various functions in p mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to O and the camera is in P mode. P stands for Program Before attempting...
  • Page 84 You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) - infinity at maximum wide angle ([]), and approximately 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - infinity at maximum telephoto (E$]).
  • Page 85 You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. :: Enter Exposure Compensation mode. Press the ,_ button. Adjust the brightness. While watching the screen, press the _ buttons to adjust the brightness, then press the @...
  • Page 86 The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance ..;iiii ii!i!i; function. After pressing the @ button, press the A'_- buttons to choose Awe, then press the button again.
  • Page 87 Adjusting the White Balance Manual|y Correetin 9 the White Balance You can manually correct the white balance when in _,_(_ m ode (p. 65). This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color compensating filter. Choose "*_. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p.
  • Page 88 Choose the ISO speed..::iii iiiii!i j ¸ After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose then press the button again. Choose . . opt o.. Press the A'_" buttons to choose option, then press the @ button.
  • Page 89 The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression...
  • Page 90 You can change the width to height ratio of an image. Choose 4:3. After pressing the @ button, press the A'v- buttons to choose 4:3, then press the button again. Choose an option. Press the Av buttons to choose a option, then press the @ button.
  • Page 91 You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held. Choose a Drive mode. After pressing the @ button, press the ,_,v buttons to choose I--q, then press the button again.
  • Page 92 You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and white, when shooting. Choose My Colors. After pressing the @ button, press the A'_- buttons to choose _R:, then press the button again. Choose a . opt o.. Press the A'_"...
  • Page 93 Changing the Tone of an image (My Colors) Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. Follow Step 2 on p. 92 to choose _1C, then MENU press the...
  • Page 94 You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close-ups of it. The focusing range is approximately 3 - 50 cm (1.2 in. - 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at maximum wide angle (_]).
  • Page 95 You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Choose [AF Frame]. MENU Press the button to choose Frame] from the O tab, then press the _ buttons to choose an option. Face AiAF Detects...
  • Page 96 Changing the AF Frame Mode Tracking You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot (p. 97). Center iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. Press the MENU button to choose [AF Frame Size] from the O tab, then choose [Small].
  • Page 97 You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot. Choose [Tracking AF]..iiiiiiiiiiii!!: ¸¸¸ MENU Press the button to choose Frame] from the O tab, then press the 4)' buttons to choose [Tracking AF]. will appear in the center of the screen.

  • Page 98: Magnifying The Focal Point

    Magnifying the Focal Point If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus. Choose [AF=Point Zoom]. MENU Press the button to choose [AF- Point Zoom] from the O tab, then press the ,_ buttons to choose...
  • Page 99 The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the ,q button. The focus locks appears on the screen.
  • Page 100 While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without missing a shot. Choose [Servo AF]..i:_!:_!!!!!ii!y ¸ MENU Press the button to choose [Servo AF] from the 0 tab, then press the ,_...
  • Page 101 You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) match the shooting conditions. Choose the metering method. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose C8_),then press the button again..Choose . n option. Press the Av buttons to choose option, then press the @...
  • Page 102 You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for "Auto Exposure". Choose_ {p. 54)........C............A ....Lock the exposure. Point the camera toward the subject press the ,_ button while pressing shutter button...
  • Page 103 You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time, you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light from the flash cannot reach.
  • Page 104 You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. Press the MENU button to choose [Flash Settings] from the 0 tab, then press the @ button, Choose the setting. Press the ,_'_" buttons to choose [Red- Eye Corr.],...
  • Page 105 When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, [] appears on the screen. Choose [Blink Detection]. MENU Press the button to choose [Blink Detection] from the O tab, then press the buttons to choose [On]. Shoot. When a person with shut eyes is detected, a frame...

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