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Camera User Guide
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the "Safety
Precautions"
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before using the camera.
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  • Page 1 CaHOH 7_owe,-Sho, S XI50 Camera User Guide Make sure guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section before using the camera. 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 AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Wrist Strap WS-800 interface Cable DiGiTAL CAMERA IFC-400PCU Solution Disk Getting Started Warranty Card Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF manuals are included...
  • Page 3 Take s ome initial test shots and play t hem back tomake sure t he images were r ecorded correctly. Please note t hat Canon Inc., its subsidiaries affiliates, and its distributors are not l iable for a ny c onsequential...
  • Page 4 Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings (Auto mode) ..23 Just take pictures (Easy mode) ............ Take good people shots (p. 59) (p. 59) (p. 59) (p. 60) Shoot various other scenes Low Light Foliage Firew6rks (p. 59) (p.
  • Page 5 iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiii_ ,vhot oo Yo° wo°t _o oo:!jj!! I_ ________ ___________I_______________________ Look at my pictures ..............Easy playback (Easy Mode) ............Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ......Look at my pictures on a TV ............Look at my pictures on a computer ..........Quickly search pictures ............

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Checking the Package Contents ..2 Power Saving Function Read This First ........(Auto Power Down) ....... Clock Function ........ What Do You Want to Do? ....4 Table of Contents ......3 Shooting with Commonly Safety Precautions ......Used Functions ....
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Correcting the Brightness Shoot Movies That Look Like a Shooting (i-Contrast) ..... Miniature Model Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ... (Miniature Effect) ......Digital Tele-Converter ..... Changing the Image Quality ..106 Changing the AF Frame Mode ..82 AE Lock/Exposure Shift ....
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Useful Information ..161 _ Printing ......Printing Images ......Viewing Images on a TV ....162 Choosing Images for Printing Using Household Power ....(DPOF) ........Using an Eye-Fi Card ....Choosing Images for a Troubleshooting ......
  • Page 9 Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it, subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other objects. Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera.

  • Page 11: Conventionsusedinthisguide

    iiiiii ConventionsUsedinThisGuide Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket, Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen. Do not attach any hard objects...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Star ed This chapter exp,ains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view images in Easy mode, how to shoot and view movies, and how to transfer images to a computer.

  • Page 14: (Sold Separately)

    The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities. SD memory cards* SDHC memory cards* SDXC memory cards* _-=_'-- Eye-Fi cards * This memory card complies with SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly depending on the brand of card used. This product is not guaranteed to support...

  • Page 15: Inserting The Batteries And Memory Card

    inserting the Batteries and Memory Card ..........i_ ....................insert the batteries. Insert the batteries as shown..insert the memory card. Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly.
  • Page 16 The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries. Compatible Batteries alkaline batteries Canon NiMH batteries (sold separately) (p. 192). We cannot recommend the use of any other batteries than those listed above because performance varies widely. NiMH batteries last much longer than alkaline batteries, especially in cold weather.
  • Page 17 ,nse ,ngtheBatter,esandM i!i!i Battery Charge indicator When battery charge is low, an icon and message will appear. If the batteries are charged, the icon and message will not appear. Nearly depleted. Ready new batteries. _Cflange ihe baiieiies;; Depieiedl cfiange {he batteriesl Number of Shots per Memory Card Approx.
  • Page 18 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 camera. Press the power button. The Date/Time screen will appear.

  • Page 19: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time If you choose _F in Step 2 on p. 18 and press the Av buttons or turn the _i:i! dial to choose _,'-, you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead). You can change the current date and time settings.
  • Page 20 You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. i_.., i Display the settings screen. i[,_ ,, ; _i_i_iii_ili!_!!_!!:i!_'_ Press and hold the @ button, then MENU immediately press the button. :: set thedisplaylanguage. Press the .,Lv{), buttons or turn the _:i_ dial to choose...
  • Page 21 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) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution...

  • Page 22: Pressing The Shutter Button

    Pressing the Shutter 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..Press halfway (Press lightly to focus). Press lightly until the camera beeps twice focused.and AF frames...
  • Page 23 Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. Turn on the camera, Press the power button. The start-up screen will appear. Enter _ mode.

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

    Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) Focus. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than 1 point. AF Frame If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen,...
  • Page 25 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (p. 174) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene, and you may not obtain the expected results, if this happens, try shooting in p mode (p.
  • Page 26 Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) What if ]Charging the flash] appears on the screen, and the _. icon blinks when you try to shoot? The flash is charging. You can shoot when recharging ends. The icon for the determined scene, and the IS mode icon will appear on the screen.
  • Page 27 You can view the images you have taken on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the [] button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image. Pressing the _ button or turning the (_'_ dial counter-clockwise will cycle through the images from newest to oldest.
  • 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. Press the [] button. The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. Press the _ )' buttons or turn the _,!ii ii_ dial to display...

  • Page 29: Easy Mode

    In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons, the zoom lever and the movie button (p. 30) explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take and view worry-free...
  • Page 30 The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo. Remaining Time Set the camera to _ mode and compose the shot. Follow Steps 1 - 3 on p. 23 to compose shot.

  • Page 31: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies stop,hoot .g. Press the movie button again. The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie. Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills. Moving the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded.
  • Page 32 You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. Press the [] button......UJ ..The last image you took will appear. appears on movies. Choose a movie. Press the { )' buttons or turn the i'iiii_ dial to choose a movie, then press the @ button.
  • Page 33 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. Windows...
  • Page 34 Transferring images to a Computer for Viewing i.staiii.g the S0ftWare ..........Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Place the CD-ROM in the computer's CD=ROM drive..Place t hesupplied CD-ROM ( ulerrAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p.
  • Page 35 Turn on the camera to open ....co o o ,o0o Press the [] button to turn on the camera. For Windows, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] when it appears on the screen. CameraWindow will appear...

  • Page 36: Transferring Images To A Computer For Viewing

    Transferring images to a Computer for Viewing When image transfer is complete, close CameraWindow and press the [] button to turn the camera off, then unplug the cable. For details on how to view images using a computer, refer to the Software Guide.

  • Page 37: Learning More

    Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
  • Page 38 @_Power Button (p. 18) Ci_ Microphones (p. 30) _ Mode Dial L_ Lamp (pp. 52> 69> 70> 71> 157) Flash (p. 74) C_ Lens L4._ Zoom Lever C9_ Speaker Tripod Socket Shooting: I-tj3 (Telephoto) / [] (Wide Angle) (pp. 23, 50) @ Memory Card / Battery Cover (p.

  • Page 39: Indicator

    iiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiii com ooentsG° i!i!i _) Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 40, 173, ® _,_ (Macro) (p. 80) / (Manual Focus) 176) (p. 86) / 4 Button [] (Exposure Compensation) (p. 75) / Control Dial (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 28) @ FDNC./SET Button (p.
  • Page 40 Shooting Information Display No Information Display Playback Focus Check No Information Simple Information Detailed Information Display Display Display Display (p. 116)

  • Page 41: Screen Display

    indicator Screen Display in Low Light Conditions The display automatically brightens when shooting in low light 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 42 You can set commonly used shooting functions using the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp, 180 - 181). Display the FUNC. menu. Press the @ button. Choose a menu item. Press the ,_v buttons to choose a menu...
  • Page 43 Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting and playback ([]_]). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 182 - 187). ::: Display the menu. MENU Press the button.
  • Page 44 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 A,v, buttons or turn the !!ii i_dial to choose [Mute], then press the 4)'...
  • Page 45 C.o°g,ootheSoo°dS i!i!i ........,i:!ii!ii!!ii!!il Displaythe menu. MENU Press the button. Choose [Volume]. Move the zoom lever to choose the _'_' tab. Press the Av buttons or turn the dial to choose [Volume], then press the @ button. Adjustthevo,ume. Press the ,,Lv buttons or turn the _ili_ dial to choose...
  • Page 46 Display the menu. MENU Press the button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. Move the zoom lever to choose the _'T tab. Press the h=v buttons or turn the i_'i :_;dial to choose [LCD Brightness]. Adjust the brightness. Press the d_" buttons to adjust the brightness.

  • Page 47: Settings

    When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera the default settings. Display the menu. Press the MENU button, Choose [Reset All]. Move the zoom lever to choose the _'_' tab. Press the Av buttons or turn the !_._ dial to choose [Reset Al[], then press...

  • Page 48: Clock Function

    To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera turns off 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 camera will...

  • Page 49: Shooting With Commonly

    Shooting with Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the self- timer. This chapter assumes that the camera is set to _ mode. When shooting in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 178 - 185).

  • Page 50: Subjects (Digital Zoom)

    You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 48x maximum, capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. Move the zoom lever toward E_J. Hold the lever until zooming stops. Zooming stops at the largest possible zoom factor without image deterioration.
  • Page 51 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. 18). Display the menu. MENU Press the button.
  • Page 52 The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes photographer, The camera will shoot approximately I0 seconds after the shutter button is pressed..Choose _ib. After pressing the v button, press the buttons or turn the _'[!i *, dial to choose _i_, then press the @ button.
  • Page 53 0s,ngtheSo,f-T,m ii !iii! The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter button. Choose C_. Follow Step 1 on p. 52 to choose Once set, L_ will appear on the screen.
  • Page 54 You can choose from 5 recording pixel settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose • Choose an option..' Press the { )' buttons or turn the !i_ii_j: d a to choose an option, then press the @...

  • Page 55: Changing The Compression Ratio (Image Quality)

    M2 (Medium2) 6352 26010 2M/16OOx1200 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. Approximate Values for Paper Size S For sending images as e-mail attachments.

  • Page 57: Adding Effects And 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 58 You can shoot with camera sounds muted, and the flash and lamp deactivated. Use this mode in areas where camera sounds, lights and flash are not permitted..........................Enter [] mode. Set the mode dial to []. Shoot. The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you...

  • Page 59: Shooting In Special Scenes

    Shooting in Special Scenes _'_ Take portraits (Portrait) Produces a soft effect when photographing people. Take landscapes (Landscape) Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a real sense of depth. =_ Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) Lets you capture subjects that move around,...
  • Page 60 Shooting in Special Scenes _Take shots of foliage (Foliage) Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms, in vivid colors. _$"Against snow (Snow) Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. i_{_i Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) Lets you take shots of fireworks...
  • Page 61 You can add various effects to images when shooting. Enter _ mode. Set the mode dial to (_. Choose a Shooting mode. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose _J_. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the _::_;dial to choose a Shooting mode,...

  • Page 62: Adding Effects And Shooting

    Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. choose _. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61 to choose _d_. choose _. effeot l evel. DiS P. If you press the button, [Effect Level] will appear on the screen.
  • Page 63 Aad_og Effects and S hooting _Croot_ve _,tors_ i!i!i! {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. 61 to choose A white frame (the area that will not be blurred)
  • Page 64 Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) ....(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 65 Add_°gE,,ectsa°dShooti°g_Cre i!i!i! ..........You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white. choose []. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61 to choose chooseaoo_or t o.e. DISR Press the button. [Color Tone] will appear on the screen. Press the _ J_ buttons or turn the .[! _;: d ial to choose...
  • Page 66 Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) $1_oOti"g With Co|Or ACCent ............You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. choose!A. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61 to choose ,fA.
  • Page 67 Add_n0 Ef,ects and S hooting _Croot_ve _,tors_ i!i!i! _ Shooting Wi_:h €o|or Swap ............. You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose !S. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 61 to choose D ISP.
  • Page 68 Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Specify the range of colors to be swapped. Press the Av buttons or turn the _/_ dial to adjust the range of colors to be swapped, Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors.
  • Page 69 ........The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose 2_. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 58 to choose DISR then press button. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the "._i _; dial to DISR choose then press the...
  • Page 70 Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after it detects a wink. Choose _. Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 58 to choose then press the DISP.
  • Page 71 Detecting a Face and Shooting {Smart Shutter) After choosing in Step 1, press the A'_ buttons. Using the Face Self=Timer The shutter will release approximately 2 seconds after the camera detects new face (p. 83). You can use this when the photographer wants to be in the image,...

  • Page 72: Detecting A Face And Shooting (Smart Shutter)

    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 (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and 2 seconds later the shutter will release.

  • Page 73: Choosing Settings

    Choosing Settings Yourself in this chapter you wiii learn how to use the various functions mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to mode. P stands for Program Before attempting to shoot using a function explained...
  • Page 74 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 1 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity at maximum telephoto (E_]).

  • Page 75: Adjusting The Brightness

    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, turn the dial to adjust the brightness, then press the [] button.
  • Page 76 The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose AWB. Choose an option. Press t he4_'buttons orturn the,!_' _dial t o choose an option, then press the _ button.

  • Page 77: Continuous Shooting

    As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Choose a Drive mode. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose F-q. Choose opt o.. Press the { _ buttons or turn the _!ii i _ dial to choose an option, then press the@...

  • Page 78: (My Colors)

    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 ._.'_" buttons to choose _FF. Choose an option. Press the _ buttons or turn the !!ii/_? dial to choose an option, then press the @ button.
  • Page 79 Corroct,°gthoBr ghtoosso°dShoot,° i!i!i! The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. Follow Step 2 on p. 78 to choose _C, then DISP. press the button. Press the .,L'_" buttons to choose option, then press the _ buttons...
  • Page 80 If you set the camera to _, it focuses on close subjects only. The focusing range is approximately 1 - 50 cm (0.4 in. - 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at maximum wide angle (l_i). Choose _. After pressing the _ button, press the _,...
  • Page 81 The focal length of the lens can be increased by 1.7x or 2.1x. This enables faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor. Choose [Digital Zoom]. MENU Press the button to choose...

  • Page 82: The Af Frame

    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] in the O tab, then press the 4_' buttons to choose an option. The AF frame is locked to the center.
  • Page 83 Changing the AF Frame Mode Recompose. Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and move the camera to recompose scene. Shoot. Press the shutter button fully. Detects people's faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance (AWBonly). When the camera is pointed at subjects,...
  • Page 84 You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot..Choose [Tracking AF]. MENU Press the button to choose Frame] in the O tab, then press the _)' buttons to choose [Tracking AF]. will appear in the center of the screen.
  • Page 85 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] in the 0 tab, then press the _ buttons to choose [On].
  • Page 86 You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the focus. choose After pressing the _ button, press the _)* buttons or turn the _'i_ dial to choose _]_, then press the Q button.
  • Page 87 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]. MENU Press the button to choose [Servo AF] in the I1_ tab, then press the 41_ buttons to choose [On].
  • Page 88 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 ,_ button. The focus locks, and _]_ and the MF indicator appear...
  • Page 89 You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for "Auto Exposure". :: Lock the exposure. Point the camera toward the subject press the [] button while pressing shutter button halfway. When =X = appears, the exposure...
  • Page 90 Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation The flash will fire and when =_= appears, the flash output will be retained. If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the [] button again, will disappear and FE will unlock. compose t hescene andshoot.
  • Page 91 You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the 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 92 You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. MENU Press the button to choose [Flash Settings] in the O tab, then press the @ button. Choose the setting. Press the Av buttons or turn the 'iiii'i_dial to choose [Red-Eye...
  • Page 93 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] in the 0 tab, then press the 4 _ buttons to choose [On].
  • Page 95 Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter exp,ains how to shoot in TV, and M modes. This chapter assumes that the camera has been set to the corresponding mode.
  • Page 96 You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set, stands for "Time value". Setthe modedial toTv. Adjustthesetting. Turnthe_iiii_dialtosettheshutterspeed..Shoot. Available Shutter Speeds 15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200,...
  • Page 97 You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set. AM stands for "Aperture value", which refers to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens.
  • Page 98 You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images with the exposure you want. JV_stands for "Manual"..Set the mode dial to M. Choose a setting. Press the [] button to choose the shutter speed or aperture value.
  • Page 99 In M mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. Set the mode dial to M. Choose the flash output level. After pressing the @ button, press the buttons to choose complete t hesett .g. Press the 4 _ buttons or turn the !!_:i_dial to choose the flash output...

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