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  • Page 1 CaHOH _ow_,-Shot SXdO FIS 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 Using Various Functions Shooting Movies This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the "Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections in Chapter 1, and explains to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to _,_,. However, even if the mode dial is set to a position other than _,_,, movies can be shot by pressing...
  • Page 3 ..iiiii!!ii!ii!i! Enter', _, mode. i!i:!_ S et the mode dial to _m Adjust the settings according your purposes (pp. 108 = 116). shoot. Press the movie button. To stop shooting the movie, press the movie button again. You can choose among 3 different Movie modes.
  • Page 4 Just as with still images, you can let the camera select the best settings the scene or add various effects while shooting movies. Choose a Shooting mode. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61, or Steps 1 - 2 on p.
  • Page 5 You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models. You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the scene that will be blurred, and the playback speed, which makes people and objects in the scene move quickly during playback.
  • Page 6 Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies You can shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion. Audio will not be recorded, Choose _. Follow the steps for "Changing the Movie Mode" on p. 108 to choose @'_. Choose a frame rate. After pressing the @ button,...
  • Page 7 Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies Frame Rates and Playback Times (for 30 Sec. Clips) 240 fps Approx. 4 rain. 120 fps Approx. 2 min. The movie will play back in slow motion when you follow Steps 1 - 3 on p. 32. You can use the included software to change the playback speed of movies shot in _"...
  • Page 8 O3 sec. "1 Approx. 13 rain. 35 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 108). *2 Approx. 55 rain. 38 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 108). Based on Canon's testing standards. Recording witl automatically stop when the clip file size reaches...
  • Page 9 You can shoot still images while shooting a movie. Focus while shooting a movie. Make sure that O appears on the screen, then press the shutter button halfway. The focus and exposure will readjust (the camera will not beep). The movie will continue shooting.
  • Page 10 You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of-2 to +2 before shooting. Lock the exposure. Press the ,_ button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar appears. Press the ,_ button again to release lock.
  • Page 11 Other Shooting Functions _Using the Wind Filter Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong. However, unnatural sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind. MENU Press the button to choose [Movie Audio] in the O tab, then press the @ button.
  • Page 12 You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Choose _. :i:ii:iiiii!i!i: i¸ Follow Steps 1 - 3 on p. 32 to choose then press the Q button. The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Movie Editing Panel Set the editing range.
  • Page 13 Editing Save the edited movie. Press the Av buttons to choose L_, then press the @ button, Press the ,_v4_ buttons or turn the _ _ dial to choose [New File], then press the button, The movie will be saved as a new file.
  • Page 14 Using Various P|ayback Editing Functions This chapter exp,ains various ways to p,ay back and edit images. Press the [] button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera.
  • Page 15 Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward _. Images will display in an index. The number of images increases each time you move the lever toward The number of images decreases each...
  • Page 16 V,ew,og,maoeo,o ,,te i !i _iiiii You can select movies made in a _ mode (p. 70) by date for viewing. Choose [Movie Digest Playback]. After pressing the MENU button, choose [Movie Digest Playback] in the _ tab, then press the @ button, Choose a movie date.
  • Page 17 Viewing images in Filtered Playback Choose a target filter. In single image playback, press the button, then press the .,Lv buttons choose a jump method. In t_, or :t_,_, pressthe buttonsto choose a filter. Turning the _i:_: dial will only display images that match the filter of the Target Filters...
  • Page 18 Checking the Focus J"mp by G and images In single image playback, press the button, then press the Av buttons choose a jump method. If you press the 41_ buttons, the display will advance to the image that is the chosen number of images...
  • Page 19 Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. Press the MENU button to choose [Slideshow] in the [] tab, then press the @ button, Choose a setting. Press the ._.'v" buttons or turn the (_i_i dial to choose a menu item, then press the 4), buttons...
  • Page 20 Move the zoom lever toward 0,,. The display will zoom in on the image. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum factor of approximately 10x. If you press the ,A_'_ _ _ buttons, you can move the location of the displayed...
  • Page 21 Viewing Each image in a Group In group playback (Step 2), you can search (p. 120) and magnify (p. 125) images. You can process all the images in a group at once while in "Protecting Images" (p. 128), "Erasing Images" (p. 132), or "Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)"...
  • Page 22 The camera will choose 4 images based on the displayed image. If you choose one of those images, the camera will select 4 more images letting you enjoy playing back images in an unexpected order. This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes.
  • Page 23 You can choose from 3 transition effects when switching between images single image playback, Choose [Transition]. Press the MENU button to choose [Transition] in the [] tab, then press the ,_ buttons to choose a transition effect. You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp.
  • Page 24 ........Choose [Select]. Follow Step 2 on p. 128 to choose [Select], then press the @ button. Choose images. Press the '_ )' buttons or turn the _:ii_:: dial to choose an image, then press the_ button. will appear on the screen. Press the @ button again to deselect...
  • Page 25 Protecting images Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 2 on p. 128 to choose [Select Range], then press the @ button. ;: Choose a starting image....Press the @ button. Press the ,_ _ buttons or turn the dial to choose an image, then press the@ button.
  • Page 26 Protecting images Protect images. Press the v button to choose [Protect], then press the @ button. screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed..i!i_!! _ Choose [All images]. Follow Step 2 on p. 128 to choose [All Images], then press the @ button.
  • Page 27 You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 128) cannot be erased. a Selectio. Method Choose [Erase]. MENU Press the button to choose [Erase] in the [] tab, then press the @ button.
  • Page 28 Erasing images Erase. MENU If you press the button, a confirmation screen will appear..Press the _ _, buttons or turn the _i_i _ dial to choose [OK], then press the @ button. _Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 2 on p.
  • Page 29 When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting erasing (p. 121). Choose [Favorites]. Press the MENU button to choose [Favorites] in the F_ tab, then press the @ button, Choose an image.
  • Page 30 You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in filtered playback (p. 121 ) and process all images at once by using the functions below. "Viewing Slideshows" (p. 124), "Protecting Images" (p. 128), "Erasing Images"...
  • Page 31 Organizing images by Category (My Category) images individually Choose [Select]. Follow Step 2 on p. 135 to choose [Select], then press the @ button. Choose an image. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _ii_ dial to choose an image. Choose acatego .
  • Page 32 Organizing images by Category (My Category) _Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 2 on p. 135 to choose [Select Range], then press the @ button. Choose images. Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 130 to choose images. Choose a category.
  • Page 33 You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Choose [Rotate]. MENU Press the button to choose [Rotate] in the [] tab, then press the @ button. Rotate the image. Press the 4 P' buttons or turn the ;[_ii_dial to choose an image.
  • Page 34 You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. MENU Press the button to choose [Resize] in the [] tab, then press the @ button. Choose an image. Press the '__ buttons or turn the s_i i_ dial to choose an image, then press...
  • Page 35 You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. Press the MENU button to choose [Trimming] in the F_ tab, then press the @ button, Choose an image..Press the _ _' buttons or turn the !i::ili dial to choose an image, then press the @ button.
  • Page 36 You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 81 for details on each menu item. Choose [My Colors]. Press the MENU button to choose Colors] in the [] tab, then press the Q button.
  • Page 37 The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression.
  • Page 38 You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red=Eye Correction]. Press the MFNU button to choose [Red- Eye Correction] in the [] tab, then press the @ button. Choose an image. Press the '__ buttons or turn the _,!ii ii_ dial to choose an image.
  • Page 40 Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Canon=Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer.
  • Page 41 You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface cable (p. 2). Turn off the camera and printer. Connect the camera to the printer. Open the cover and insert the cable's in the direction shown.
  • Page 42 Printing images ................Choose an mage. choosePress thean '_image. _ buttons or turn the ',!ii > dial to Print images. Press the _ button. Printing will start. If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing completed.
  • Page 43 Printing images Default Follows the printer's settings. Date Prints the date. File No. Prints the file number. Both Prints both the date and file number. Defauit Foiiows the piinier;s seitingsl Uses shooting information to optimize print settings. Red-Eye1 Corrects red-eye. Choose the area for printing (p.
  • Page 44 Printing Images Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 147 to choose [Paper Settings], then press the @ button. Choose a paper size. Press the Av buttons or turn the _ i_,i d ial to choose an option, then press the_:_"...
  • Page 45 Printing images Available Layout Options Bordered Prints with a border. Borderless Prints without a border. N-up Selects how many copies of an image are printed on a sheet. Prints ID photos. ID Photo Only images with a recording pixel setting of L and an aspect ratio of 4:3 can be chosen.
  • Page 46 Pr_nt_nglmages i!i!ili Connect the camera to the printer. Follow Steps 1 - 5 on p. 146 to choose movie. Press the 4_ buttons to choose r[_, then press the @ button to display the screen on the left..Choose a printing method. Press the Av"...
  • Page 47 You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed as a batch (p. 156) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital...
  • Page 48 Choosing images for Printing (DPOF) _ Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all images chosen for printing. Choose [Print Settings]. MENU Press the button to choose [Print Settings] in the r_ tab, then press the @ button.
  • Page 49 Choosing images for Printing (DPOF) ChOOSi.gthe N.mber 0f €opies ........Choose [Select images & Qty.]. Press the MENU button to choose [Select Images &Qty.] in the ri_ tab, then press the @ button. Choose an image....Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _ _:_ dial to choose an image, then press the@'-...
  • Page 50 Choosing images for Printing (DPOF) _ Select Range Choose [Select Range]. Follow Step 1 on p. 154 to choose [Select Range], then press the @ button. Choose images. Follow Steps 2 - 3 on p. 130 to choose images. Make printsettings. Press the ,_v buttons to choose...
  • Page 51 Choosing images for Printing (DPOF} When there are images added to the print list (pp. 152 - 155), the screen on the left will appear when you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. Press the A'v" buttons to choose [Print now], then press the @ button to easily print images added to the print list.
  • Page 52 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
  • Page 53 You can customize convenient and commonly used functions in the _1' tab (p. 43). You can change each of the camera's operation sounds. Choose [Sound Options], then press the button. Press the Av buttons or turn the dial to choose a menu item.
  • Page 54 Ch n0,°gComoro i !i _iiiii Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, the continuous shooting speed slows down, or recording suddenly stops while shooting...
  • Page 55 Changing Camera Settings You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. Choose [Start-up Image], then press the button. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _: i'/dial choose an option. No start-up image Preset images (cannot be modified) Preset images...
  • Page 56 Changing Camera Settings The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 - 9999, and saved to folders of up to 2,000 images.
  • Page 57 Changing Camera Settings ........ images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. Choose [Create Folder], then press the buttons to choose [Daily]. images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date.
  • Page 58 Ch n0,ogComoro i !i _iiiii You can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 48). This also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Choose [Power Saving], then press the @ button. Press the ,_v buttons or turn the {_ dial...
  • Page 59 Changing Camera Settings Choose the world time zone. Press the Av buttons or turn the _i_ dial to choose [_World], then press the MENU button. ::_ will appear on the shooting screen (p. 191)......... You can change the units that display in the MF indicator (p.
  • Page 60 If you set the mode dial to P, you can change the settings in the O (p. 43). Setting _Switching Focus The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when you do not press the shutter button. However, you can set it so that the camera only focuses when the shutter...
  • Page 61 Changing Shooting Function Settings You can change the timing of the flash and shutter. Choose [Flash Control], then press the @ button. Press the Av buttons or turn the i_ii_: dial to choose [Shutter Sync.], then press the _ buttons to choose a setting.
  • Page 62 Chaog,o0Shoot,og oo i !i _iiiii You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. Choose [Review Info], then press the 4), buttons to choose an option. Displays the image only. Detailed Displays detailed information (p. 194). The area inside the AF frame is magnified, allowing you to check Focus Check the focus.
  • Page 63 Changing Shooting Function Settings Shooting Info (p. 191). Grid Lines A grid overlays the screen. A histogram (p. 41) appears in Histogram Shooting modes p, Tv, AM and ........Choose [IS Settings], then press the @ button. Press the A'v" buttons to choose Mode],...
  • Page 64 Changing Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the Powered iS Function Powered IS reduces subtle camera shake when shooting movies at max. telephoto. However, when shooting while walking, or during long panning shots, you should set Powered IS to [Off], as it may cause unexpected results in these situations.
  • Page 65 Changing Shooting Function Settings _Registeri .g FU.ctio,St on......Choose [Set Shortcut button], then press the @ button. Press the A'v-4 _ buttons ortum the ;iii_; dial to choose the functions to register, then press the @ button. Press the Ir_ button to call up the registered function.
  • Page 66 You can register up to 5 items from commonly used shooting menus to the -_ tab, letting you quickly access these items from a single screen. Choose [My Menu settings]. Choose [My Menu settings] in the _ tab, then press the @ button.
  • Page 67 You can adjust the settings in the [] tab by pressing the [] button (p. 43). When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientation automatically rotate and display vertically. You can turn off this function. Select [Auto Rotate], then press the _),...
  • Page 68 Useful |.formatio. This chapter introduces how to use the accessories and Eye-Fi cards (both sold separately) (p. 212), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.
  • Page 69 Using the separately sold Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (p. 213), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot. Turn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV. Open the camera's terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera's terminal.
  • Page 70 Viewing images on a TV ..... You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting. To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in "Viewing Images on a TV" (p. 174). Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen.
  • Page 71 Viewing images on a TV Using a TV Remote to Control the Camera When you connect the camera to an HDMI CEC compatible TV, you can use the TV's remote control to operate the camera and play back images or view slideshows.
  • Page 72 Viewing images on a TV Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV Displays groups of High-speed Burst HQ images (only Group playback appears when grouped images are chosen). Play movie Plays a movie (only appears when a movie is chosen). Slideshow Plays back images automatically.
  • Page 73 If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera. Plug the cord into the coupler. Fully insert the plug into the coupler. Terminals thecoupler.
  • Page 74 Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately) When shooting a backlit, wide-angle photo without using a flash, attach Lens Hood LH-DC60 (sold separately) to reduce the amount of extraneous light entering the lens. Attach the hood. Align the notch ((_)) on the lens hood with the mark on the camera ((_)), then turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until...
  • Page 75 You can make your flash photography even better with the use of a Speedlite EX series flash (sold separately, p. 212). With Speedlite 320EX (sold separately), you can use the LED light to shoot movies. tiUsi.e the NOt Shoe Cap..........Attach the case for the hot shoe cap to the strap.
  • Page 76 0s,n0onEx,orn_,,yMoontod_,osh i!!i _iiiii These flashes enable you to shoot scenes brightly and allow for a wider range of flash photography to suit your purposes. Attach the flash to the hot shoe. Turn the flash on, then turn the camera on. A red _- appears on the screen (or the...
  • Page 77 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) What if you cannot perform the operations in Steps 4 and 5? Set the camera to p, TV, AV or M mode. What if you cannot adjust settings for the built-in flash? When a Speedlite EX series flash is mounted, the setting screen for the built-in flash will not appear, and you will not be able to adjust settings.
  • Page 78 0e,n0anEx,erna,yMo°ntedF,ash i!!i _iiiii You can set the following options when in P, TV, and IVl modes. In other modes, only [Red-Eye Corr.] and [Red-Eye Lamp] can be set (the flash adjusts and fires automatically). Auto .1 Flash Mode ..Manual .2 Rash ExplComp to +3...
  • Page 79 Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 16), When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web...
  • Page 80 us,og an Eyo- , card i !j You can check the Eye-Fi card's access point SSID, or connection status. Choose [Connection info]. MENU Press the button to choose [Eye-Fi Settings] in the tl' tab, then press the @ button. Press the ,_v buttons or turn the ':!i i _: dial to choose...
  • Page 81 If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. Confirm that the battery is the correct type, and is not depleted (p. 15).
  • Page 82 Troub,ee.oo.,ng Image is blurred. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 24). Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 207). Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 165). Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc._ are not set. Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp.
  • Page 83 Troubleshooting Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down. Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 159). Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu. The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer to "Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode"...
  • Page 84 (p. 17). Memory card error (p. 159) If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is inserted in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 17). insufficient space on card There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp.
  • Page 85 If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check the image in Playback mode. If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.
  • Page 86 ......The same information will display on the viewfinder. ®®@@@ @@@@ (_ Battery Charge Indicator Focusing Range (pp. 84, @ AF Frame (p. 86) (p. 15) 93), AF Lock (p. 91), @ Aperture Value Camera Orientation* Image Stabilization (pp. 103, 104) (_ White Balance (p.
  • Page 87 information Displayed on the Screen : Standard, _ : Held vertically When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjusts settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you can hold the camera in either orientation and it will automatically rotate images for correct...
  • Page 88 Nnformation D_sp_ay_dont._Sc,_. i!i!ili i iiii _lS Mode icons Automatically sets the optimal image stabilization for the scene (Intelligent and displays the following icons when in _ mode Reduces camera shake when shooting movies, including strong Reduces camera shake when _1_ camera shake that occurs when shooting still images.
  • Page 89 information Displayed on the Screen ® ® ® ® ® L_ Movies (pp. 30, 32) High- @ Eye-Fi Transfer Complete @ Flash (pp. 79, 98), Flash speed Burst HQ (p. 74), (p. 184) ExposureCompensation Print List (p. 152) @ Battery Charge Indicator Amount (p.
  • Page 90 information Displayed on the Screen Summary of Movie Control Panel in "Viewing Movies" (p. 32) Exit Play Siow Motion ('You can use the ,_ buiions or iurn the ,2_,:ii_ dial io adjust the speed. Sound w not pay back.) _¢_ Skip Backward* (Continues to skip backward if you hold down the @ button.) Previous Frame (Rewind if you hold down the @ button.) Next Frame (Fast forward if you hold down the @ button.)
  • Page 91 Exposure Compensation (p. 78) OOOOD ISO Speed (p. 81) *10000 ..........lo. _°O4°° !_ .... _OOOOOD Self-Timer (p. 53) _°OOOOO-- _OOOOO-- Delay*2 Self-Timer Settings (p. 54) OOOOO-- Shots 3 <00- Flash (pp. 26, 79, 98) 4 _° Av/Tv Settings (pp. 102, 103) AE Locb'FE Lock (p.
  • Page 92 Functions and Menu Lists oooooooooooo0oooooo 000000000000000000000000 O00000000DO0000000000000 00000000000000000 o oo 0 o o o oo o o oO o oo o o o o 000000 0000000 000000 --O00C 0000000 000000 O000000D --00 --000 .._ .... --000 O0000000000CO0000000--O0 o oo o o o 6 o c o o oo...
  • Page 93 Functions and Menu Lists Av;T_P White Balance (p. 80) "_.',$.'P _: _ _m_*2 My Colors (p. 81) _V aN '_e *3_W .3 ..4P_L_D_BaGaR_c'4 Bracketing (pp. 92, 97) Drive Mode (p. 83) Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 98) Flash Output Settings (p. 105) Metering Method (p.
  • Page 94 Functions and Menu Lists --0--00000 0000000 --000C0 O00000D ----..---.---.--- 000000000000000 00000000 OOOOO OOOO *6--OOOD 00000000 OOCO0000000DOOO OOOOOO OOOOO --ODO 000000 00C00-- O0000000000000000000DO00 000000000000000 000000 000000000000000*70000000 o Selectabte, or set automatically. - Not seleetable.
  • Page 95 Functions and Menu Lists Face Detect .1 AF Frame (p. 86) TrackingAF FlexiZone/Center_4 Standard © DigitalZoom (pp. 50, 85) Digital Tete-converter 1.5x/2.Ox' AF-PointZoom (p. 90) Servo AF (p. 91 ) Off'5 Continuous AF (p. 165) AF-assist Beam (p. 165) MF-PointZoom (p.
  • Page 96 Functions and Menu Lists obooooooooOo ..oobooooo ©0 --0--0000 0000 --0--0000000 00000000 000000 --0000 --00 O00000000DOOOOOOOOOODO00 OO0000--O000 O00D O0000000000000000000DO00 00-- --0000 O6OO 000000000000000000000000 00000000 O©O0000DOCO 00-- OOCO0000000000 O00©O0000CO0 00000000000 O00--O00000000000000000CO O--OCO0 0000 O00000000CO00000000000CO O00CO0 O0000000CO O00000000CO00000000000CO 0©0000 --OCO0--O0000000 000000 --OCO0 000000 --0000 00000000...
  • Page 97 Functions and Menu Lists Center Spot AE Point (p. 95) AF Point Safety Shift (p. 103) Movie Audio (pp. 115, 116) Mic Level/Level/Wind Filter ..Review (p. 166) Off/2 - 10 sec. / Hold ..Blink Detection (p. 100) Custom Display (p. 167) Shooting Info/Grid Lines/ Histogram Reverse Disp.
  • Page 98 000000 --ODOC O000000000OCO0000000DOOO O000000000OCO0000000DO00 O©O0000000OCO O00000DO00 OOOO00000OOCO000OOOOOOOO 0000000--0000000000000000 000000000000000000000000 0000000--000000©000000 O000000000OCO0000000DO00 O Selectab}e, or set automaticatly. - Not selectable.
  • Page 99 Functions and Menu Lists Mute On/Oft* p. 44 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels), p. 44 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation, p. 158 Hints & Tips On*lOft p. 158 LCD Brightness Sets screen brightness (5 levels), p.
  • Page 100 unct,onsandMenuUs Movie Digest Playback Plays back movies made in Movie Digest mode. p. 121 Smart Shuffle Starts Smart Shuffle. p "127 siides_how Piays back images au{oma{icaiiyl p124 Erase Erases images (Select, Select Range, All Images). p. 132 Protect Protects images (Select, Select Range, All Images).
  • Page 101 Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. When you move the camera rapidly from cold to hot temperatures, condensation...
  • Page 102 Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels ....Approx. 12.1 million pixeis Lens Focal Length ........4.3 (W)- 150.5 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent : 24 (W) - 840 (T) mm) Zoom Magnification ......Focusing Range ......0 cm (0 in.) - infinity (W), 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) - infinity (T) •...
  • Page 103 Specifications Flash Modes ..........Auto, on, Slow Synchro, Hot Shoe ......... Available Range ..........50 cm - 7.0 m (W), 1.4 - 3.0 m (T) (1.6 - 23 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T)) Shooting Modes ........C2, C1, M, Av, Tv, P, Auto .1, Sports, SCN .2, Creative Filters*3, Movie*4 •...
  • Page 104 Specifications Recording Pixels Still Images ........[16:9] Large: 4000 x 2248, Medium 1:2816 x 1584, Medium 2: 1920 x 1080, Small: 640 x 360 [3:2] Large: 4000 x 2664, Medium 1:2816 x 1880, Medium 2: 1600 x 1064, Small: 640 x 424 [4:3] Large: 4000 x 3900, Medium 1:2816 x 2112, Medium 2:...
  • Page 105 Bayonet type Max. Diameter x Length ......¢69.6 x 27.0 mm (¢2.74 x 1.06 in.) Weight ..........Approx. 10 g (Approx. 0.35 oz.) All data is based on tests by Canon. Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 106 supplied with Camera Neck Strap NS-DC11 Battery Pack NB-10L Battery Charger DIGITAL CAMERA with Terminal Cover* CB-2LCICB-2LCE* Solution Disk Lens Cap Case for Hot Shoe Cap Interface Cabte (includes hot shoe CaD) IFC-40C PCU* * AIso available for ourchase separately Me£ar_US__ Windows/Macintosh iiiiii...
  • Page 107 The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Battery Pack NB-10L i................Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Battery Charger CB-2LC/CB-2LCE A charger for charging Battery Pack NB- 10L. AC Adapter Kit ACK=DCB0 This kit lets you power the camera using...
  • Page 108 Filter Adapter FA-DC67A This adapter is required for attaching 67 mm filter. Canon-brand Lens Filter (67 mm dia.) Protects the lens and allows you to shoot with various effects.
  • Page 109 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). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
  • Page 110 Adding to Image ........Changing ..........AC Adapter Kit ......... 178, 212 Setting ..........Accessories ......... 2, 212 World Clock ........AEB Mode ..........Date and Time _ Date/Time AE Lock ..........96, 115 Default Settings ......... AF Frames ........26, 86, 88 DIGITAL CAMERA...
  • Page 111 Index AF Frames ........26, 86 Low Light (Shooting Mode) ....... AF Lock ..........AF-Point Zoom ........Face Setect ......... M (Shooting Mode) ........Serve AF ..........Macro (Focus Mode) ......... Focus Bracketing ........Magnified Display ........Focus Check ........... Manual Focus (Focus Mode) .....
  • Page 112 index Super Vivid (Shooting Mode) ..... Recording Pixels (Image Size) ....56 Red-Eye Correction ......99, 143 Tag images as Favorites ......Resizing (Making Images Smaller) ..139 Terminal ..... 35, 146, 174, 175, 178 Rotate ............Toy Camera Effect (Shooting Mode) ..
  • Page 113 If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio interference Regulations...
  • Page 114 Battery Charger CB=2LCE The adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapter for overseas use. For U.S.A. customers only:...

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