Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer. Camera Battery Pack NB-11L Battery Charger (with terminal cover) CB-2LD/CB-2LDE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Wrist Strap WS-800 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty System Solution Disk...
• For information on your camera’s warranty, please refer to the Warranty information provided with your camera. For Canon Customer Support, please refer to the warranty information for contact information. • Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design...
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Lens Shutter button Speaker ON/OFF button Zoom lever Mode switch Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide Microphone angle) Flash Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Lamp • : Important information you should know •...
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Tripod socket AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal Screen (LCD monitor) Movie button Memory card/battery cover b (Exposure compensation) / Up button Indicator e (Macro) / Left button 1 (Playback) button FUNC./SET button DC coupler cable port h (Flash) / Right button button...
Contents Package Contents ......2 Special Modes for Other Purposes........95 Compatible Memory Cards ....2 Shooting Various Movies ....103 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information........3 Part Names and Conventions G mode ......105 in This Guide ........4 Shooting in Program AE Mode Contents ..........6 (G Mode) ........
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Contents Using an Eye-Fi Card....194 Handling Precautions ....201 On-Screen Messages....202 On-Screen Information ....204 Appendix......197 Functions and Menu Tables ..208 Troubleshooting ......198 Index..........216 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com...
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera 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.
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Safety Precautions • 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.
Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end Holding the Camera Place the strap around your wrist.
Initial Preparations Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. After aligning the S marks on the battery and charger, insert the battery by pushing it in ) and down ( Charge the battery.
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Initial Preparations • To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product.
Initial Preparations Setting the Date and Time A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on. Be sure to specify the date and time, which is the basis for dates and times added to your images. Turn the camera on.
Initial Preparations • Unless you set the date, time, and local time zone, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information. • To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose in step 2 and then choose by pressing the op buttons.
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Initial Preparations Display Language The display language can be changed as needed. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Access the setting screen. Press and hold the m button, and then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. Press the opqr buttons to choose a language, and then press the m button.
Still Images Movies Trying the Camera Out Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Turn the camera on.
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Trying the Camera Out Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. AF Frames Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down. As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically.
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Trying the Camera Out Black bars displayed on the top and bottom Elapsed Time edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. Frames displayed around any faces that are detected indicate that they are in focus. Once recording begins, you can take your finger off the movie button.
Trying the Camera Out Erasing the Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Choose an image to erase. Press the qr buttons to choose an image. Erase the image.
ImageBrowser EX User Guide may not be accessible from the Help function. In such cases, it will either be included on the CD-ROM bundled with your camera, or you can download the latest version from the Canon website. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com...
1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies) Interfaces Free Hard Disk 550 MB or more Space Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com...
Included Software, Manuals Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. Using the software auto update function, you can update to the latest version and download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded), so be sure to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection.
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Included Software, Manuals Insert the larger plug of the interface cable in the computer’s USB port. For details about USB connections on the computer, refer to the computer user manual. Install the files. Turn the camera on, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
For Windows, follow the steps introduced below. In the screen that displays, click the link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. Double click Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com...
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From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] X [Canon Utilities] X [CameraWindow] X [CameraWindow]. •...
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 16.1 million pixels 5x zoom: 4.3 (W) – 21.5 (T) mm Lens Focal Length (35mm film equivalent: 24 (W) – 120 (T) mm) 7.5 cm (3.0 in.) color TFT LCD LCD Monitor Effective Pixels: Approx. 461,000 dots Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (version 1.1) File Formats compliant...
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0.3M/640x480 40937 165225 • These values are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • Table values are based on images with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Changing the aspect ratio (see p.
*1 Approx. 27 min. 39 sec. for iFrame movies (see p. 104). *2 Approx. 1 hr. 51 min. 37 sec. for iFrame movies (see p. 104). • These values are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. •...
On/Off Shooting Mode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. To turn the camera off, press the ON/OFF button again. Playback Mode Press the 1 button to turn the camera on and view your shots. To turn the camera off, press the 1 button again.
Shutter Button To ensure your shots are in focus, always press the shutter button lightly (halfway) initially. Once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down.
Shooting Display Options Press the p button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 204. Information is displayed No information is displayed • Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function when you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how shots are composed.
FUNC. Menu Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (pp. 210 – 211) or playback mode (p. 215). Access the FUNC. menu. Press the m button. Choose a menu item.
Menu Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting (4 ), playback (1 ), and so on. Note that available settings vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (pp.
Indicator Display The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 5) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status. Indicator Color Camera Status Status Connected to a computer (p. 29), or display off Green Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, or Blinking shooting long exposures (p.
Still Images Movies Shooting in Smart Auto Mode For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Turn the camera on. Press the ON/OFF button. The startup screen is displayed. Enter A mode.
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Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. Several AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus. AF Frames Shoot.
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Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Shooting Movies Start shooting. Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. Elapsed Time Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Still Images/Movies • To restore camera sound if you have accidentally deactivated it (by holding the p button down while turning the camera on), press the button and choose [Mute] on the 3 tab, and then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
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Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Movies • The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly over an extended period. This does not indicate damage. • Keep your fingers away from the Microphone microphone while shooting movies. Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may cause the recording to sound muffled.
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Scene Icons In A mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. Depending on the scene, continuous images may be shot (p. 52). Background Normal Backlit...
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode • The background color of , and is dark blue, and the background color of is orange. • When shooting movies, only People, Other Subjects, and At Close Range icons will be displayed. • When shooting with the self-timer, People (In Motion), Smiling, Sleeping, Babies (Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), Children, Other Subjects (In Motion) icons will not be displayed.
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode • In some scenes, expected images may not be saved, and images may not look as expected. • Focus, image brightness, and color are determined by the first shot. • When you want to shoot single images only, press the m button, choose in the menu, and then choose Image Stabilization Icons Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically...
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Shooting in Smart Auto Mode On-Screen Frames A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at. • A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face) determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are displayed around other detected faces.
Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Using the Self-Timer With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. Configure the setting. Press the m button, choose in the menu, and then choose the ] option (p.
Common, Convenient Features Still Images Deactivating the Flash Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows. Configure the setting. Press the r button, press the qr buttons to choose ! , and then press the m button. Once the setting is complete, ! is displayed.
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Common, Convenient Features Still Images Adding the Shooting Date and Time The camera can add the shooting date and time to images in the lower-right corner. However, note that these cannot be removed. Confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (p. 17). Configure the setting.
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Common, Convenient Features Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. Specify Tracking AF. Press the o button. is displayed in the center of the screen. Choose a subject to focus on. Aim the camera so that is on the desired subject, and then press the shutter button...
Still Images Using Face ID If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that person’s face, and prioritize focus, brightness, and color for that person when shooting. In A mode, the camera can detect babies and children based on registered birthdays and optimize settings for them when shooting.
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Using Face ID Choose [Add to Registry], and then choose [Add a New Face]. Register face information. Aim the camera so that the face of the person you want to register is inside the gray frame at the center of the screen. A white frame on the person’s face indicates that the face is recognized.
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Using Face ID The [Edit Profile] screen is displayed. Enter a name. Press the m button. Press the opqr buttons to choose a character, and then press the m button to enter it. Up to 10 characters can be used. Choose and press the m button to move the cursor.
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Using Face ID Continue registering face information. To register up to 4 more points of face information (expressions or angles), repeat steps 2 – 3. Registered faces are more easily recognized if you add a variety of face information. In addition to a head on angle, add a slight side angle, a shot when smiling, and shots inside and outside.
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Using Face ID Shooting If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will prioritize that person as the main subject, and optimize focus, brightness, and color for that person when shooting. When you point the camera toward a subject, the names of up to 3 registered people will be displayed when they are detected.
Using Face ID Checking and Editing Registered Information Checking Registered Face ID Information Access the [Check/Edit Info] screen. Following step 1 on p. 61, choose [Check/ Edit Info] and press the m button. Choose a person to check. Press the opqr buttons to choose a person, and then press the m button.
Using Face ID Input changes. Press the op buttons to choose an item, and follow steps 4 – 5 on p. 63 to input changes. • Even if you change names in [Edit Profile], the names recorded in previously shot images will remain the same. •...
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Using Face ID Access the face info screen. Read the message that displays, press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button. The face info screen is displayed. Choose the face info to overwrite. Press the opqr buttons to choose the face info to overwrite, and then press the m button.
Using Face ID Choose the name of the person whose face info you want to erase. Press the opqr buttons to choose the name of the person whose face info you want to erase, and then press the m button. Access the [Face Info List] screen.
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Using Face ID Choose the name of the person whose info you want to erase. Press the opqr buttons to choose the name of a person to erase, and then press the m button. After [Erase?] is displayed, press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button.
Image Customization Features Still Images Changing the Aspect Ratio Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows. Configure the setting. Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 41). Once the setting is complete, the screen aspect ratio will be updated.
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Image Customization Features Still Images Changing Image Resolution (Size) Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” (p. 32). Configure the setting. Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p.
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Image Customization Features Still Images Red-Eye Correction Red-eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows. Access the [Flash Settings] screen. Press the n button, choose [Flash Settings] on the 4 tab, and then press the m button (p.
Image Customization Features Still Images Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury Lamps In shots of evening scenes with subjects illuminated by mercury lamps, the subjects or background may appear to have a greenish tinge. This greenish tinge can be corrected automatically when shooting, using Multi-area White Balance.
Image Customization Features Movies Changing Movie Image Quality 3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” (p. 32). Configure the setting. Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p.
Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Movies Displaying Grid Lines Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. Configure the setting. Press the n button, choose [Grid Lines] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 42). Once the setting is complete, grid lines are displayed on the screen.
Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Magnifying the Area in Focus You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway to enlarge the image area in the AF frame. Configure the setting. Press the n button, choose [AF-Point Zoom] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p.
Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Checking for Closed Eyes is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes. Choose Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose Configure the setting. Press the n button, choose [Blink Detection] on the 4 tab, and then choose [On] (p.
Customizing Camera Operation Changing the Image Display Period After Shots Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows. Configure the setting. Press the n button, choose [Review] on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 42). To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [2 sec.].
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Still Images Movies Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Enter 4 mode. Set the mode switch to 4 . Choose a shooting mode. Press the m button, choose G in the menu, and then choose a shooting mode (p.
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Specific Scenes Still Images Shoot under low light (Low Light) Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions. Still Images Movies S Shoot under water (Underwater) Natural-colored shots of sea life and underwater scenery, when you use an optional waterproof case (p.
Specific Scenes Still Images Movies Correcting White Balance White balance can be manually corrected in S mode (p. 83). This adjustment can match the effect of using a commercially available color-compensating filter. Choose S . Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose S . Choose white balance.
Applying Special Effects Still Images Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose Choose an effect level. Press the p button, press the qr buttons to choose an effect level, and then press the m button.
Applying Special Effects Still Images Movies Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area. You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded.
Applying Special Effects Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One- Minute Clips) Speed Playback Time Approx. 12 sec. Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 3 sec. • The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the zoom before shooting. •...
Applying Special Effects Standard Shots resemble toy camera images. Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard]. Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard]. Still Images Shooting With a Soft Focus Effect This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter is attached to the camera.
Applying Special Effects Still Images Movies Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Choose Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose Choose a color tone. Press the p button, press the qr buttons to choose a color tone, and then press the m button.
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Applying Special Effects Still Images Movies Shooting with Color Accent Choose a single image color to keep and change other colors to black and white. Choose T . Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose T . Access the setting screen.
Applying Special Effects Still Images Movies Shooting with Color Swap You can replace one image color with another before shooting. Note that only one color can be replaced. Choose Y . Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose Y . Access the setting screen.
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Applying Special Effects Specify the new color. Position the center frame over the new color, and then press the r button. The specified color is recorded. Specify the range of colors to replace. Press the op buttons to adjust the range. To replace only your specified color, choose a large negative value.
Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Movies Auto Clip Recording (Movie Digest) You can make a short movie of a day just by shooting still images. Before each shot, the camera will automatically record a movie clip of the scene.
Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Auto Shooting After Face Detection (Smart Shutter) Auto Shooting After Smile Detection The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without you pressing the shutter button. Choose Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose and then press the p button.
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Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Using the Wink Self-Timer Aim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down. The camera will shoot about two seconds after a wink is detected. Choose Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose and then press the p button.
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Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Using the Face Self-Timer The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area (p. 116). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots.
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Special Modes for Other Purposes • Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. • To change the number of shots, press the op buttons after choosing step 1.
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Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst) You can shoot a series of shots in rapid succession by holding the shutter button all the way down. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Specifications” (p. 32). Choose Follow steps 1 –...
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Special Modes for Other Purposes • Grouped images can be played back individually (p. 132) and ungrouped (p. 133). • Protecting (p. 139) a grouped image will protect all images in the group. • Grouped images can be viewed individually when played back using Image Search (p.
Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Shooting Stitch Assist Images Shoot a large subject by taking multiple shots at various positions, and then use the included software to combine them into a panorama. Choose x or v . Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose x or Take the first shot.
Movies Shooting Various Movies Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Note that sound is not recorded. Choose Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose Choose a frame rate. Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired frame rate (p.
Shooting Various Movies Shooting iFrame Movies Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage iFrame movies using the included software. Choose Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.
G mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera in G mode, with the mode switch set to 4 . • G : Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than G , make sure the function is available in that mode (pp.
Still Images Movies Shooting in Program AE Mode (G Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. Enter G mode. Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose G . Customize the settings as desired (pp.
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Movies Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of –2 to +2. Press the o button. As you watch the screen, press the qr buttons to adjust the brightness.
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 41). The option you configured is now displayed. For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots.
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Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) • To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to , press the shutter button halfway. • Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions. •...
Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Movies Adjusting White Balance By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 41). The option you configured is now displayed.
Color and Continuous Shooting Custom White Balance For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. Follow the steps in “Adjusting White Balance”...
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Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Movies Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia or black and white. Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 41). The option you configured is now displayed.
Shooting Range and Focusing • Cannot be used with the self-timer (p. 56) or [Blink Detection] (p. 78). • During continuous shooting, focus and exposure are locked at the position/level determined when you pressed the shutter button halfway. • Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position.
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Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to u . For details on the focusing range, see “Specifications” (p. 32). Press the q button, press the qr buttons to choose u, and then press the m button.
Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Movies Changing the AF Frame Mode Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. Press the n button, choose [AF Frame] on the 4 tab, and then choose the desired option (p.
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Shooting Range and Focusing • If faces are not detected, or when only gray frames are displayed (without a white frame), up to nine green frames are displayed in the areas in focus when you press the shutter button halfway. •...
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Shooting Range and Focusing Shoot. Press the shutter button halfway. changes to a blue , which follows the subject as the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF) (p. 119). Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.
Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Recomposing Shots While the Focus is Locked As long as you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can recompose shots as needed before shooting. This feature is called Focus Lock. Focus.
Shooting Range and Focusing • Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions. • In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF frame mode.
Still Images Flash Activating Flash You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (see “Specifications” (p. 32)). Press the r button, press the qr buttons to choose h , and then press the m button. Once the setting is complete, h is displayed.
Flash Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (p. 107), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. Set the flash to h (p. 121). Lock the flash exposure. Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked.
Other Settings • If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off]. Movies Deactivating Powered IS Powered IS reduces slow camera shake that may occur when recording telephoto movies.
Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the 1 button to enter Playback mode. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras.
Still Images Movies Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Your last shot is displayed. Browse through your images. To view the previous image, press the q button.
Viewing Still Images Checking the Focus To check the focus of your shots, you can magnify the area of the image that was in the AF frame at the time of shooting. Access Focus Check. Press the p button (p. 128). A white frame is displayed where the AF frame was when the focus was set.
Browsing and Filtering Images Choose a search condition. Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose a condition (p. 41). View the image search results. Choose the type of images to view by pressing the opqr buttons, and then press the m button.
Browsing and Filtering Images Movies Viewing Movie Digest Movies Movies created in mode (p. 95) can be viewed by date. Choose a movie. Press the m button, choose in the menu, and choose the date (p. 41). Play the movie. Press the m button to start playback.
Editing Face ID Information View individual images in the group. Pressing the qr buttons will display only images in the group. To cancel group playback, press the m button, choose in the menu, and press the m button again (p. 41). •...
Editing Face ID Information Choose an image. Follow the procedure on p. 127 to choose an image, and then press the m button. An orange frame is displayed around the selected face. When multiple names are displayed in an image, press the qr buttons to choose the name to change, and press the m button.
Image Viewing Options Still Images Magnifying Images Magnify an image. Moving the zoom lever toward k will zoom in and magnify the image, and displayed. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever. To zoom out, move the zoom lever toward g.
Image Viewing Options Changing Slideshow Settings You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions between images and the display duration of each image. Choose from six transition effects between images. Access the setting screen. Press the n button and choose [Slideshow] on the 1 tab (p.
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Image Viewing Options Choose an image. Press the opqr buttons to choose the image you want to view next. Your chosen image is displayed in the center, surrounded by the next four candidate images. For full-screen display of the center image, press the m button.
Still Images Movies Protecting Images Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (p. 143). Press the m button, and then choose : in the menu (p. 41). [Protected] is displayed. To cancel protection, repeat this process and choose : again, and then press the button.
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Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. Following step 2 on p. 139, choose [Select] and press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button. displayed. To cancel protection, press the m button again.
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Protecting Images Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. Following step 2 on p. 139, choose [Select Range] and press the m button. Choose a starting image. Press the m button. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button. Choose an ending image.
Still Images Movies Erasing Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Choose an image to erase. Press the qr buttons to choose an image. Erase the image. Press the m button, and then choose a in the menu (p.
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Erasing Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. Following step 2 on p. 143, choose [Select] and press the m button. Choose an image. Once you follow step 2 on p. 140 to choose an image, is displayed. To cancel erasure, press the m button again.
Erasing Images Specifying All Images at Once Choose [Select All Images]. Following step 2 on p. 143, choose [Select All Images] and press the m button. Erase the images. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com...
Still Images Movies Rotating Images Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Choose \ . Press the m button, and then choose \ the menu (p. 41). Rotate the image. Press the q or r button, depending on the desired direction.
Rotating Images Deactivating Auto Rotation Follow these steps to deactivate automatic rotation by the camera, which rotates images shot in vertical orientation so they are displayed vertically on the camera. Press the n button, choose [Auto Rotate] on the 1 tab, and then choose [Off] (p.
Still Images Movies Image Categories You can tag images as favorites and assign them to My Category (p. 149). By choosing a category in image search, you can restrict the following operations to all of those images. • Viewing (p. 126), Viewing Slideshows (p. 136), Protecting Images (p. 139), Erasing Images (p.
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Image Categories Finish the setup process. Press the n button. A confirmation message is displayed. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button. • Images will not be tagged as favorites if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3.
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Image Categories Finish the setup process. Press the n button. A confirmation message is displayed. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button. • Images will not be assigned to a category if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3.
Still Images Editing Still Images • Image editing (pp. 152 – 156) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Resizing Images Save a copy of images at a lower resolution. Choose [Resize]. Press the n button, and then choose [Resize] on the 1 tab (p.
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Editing Still Images • Editing is not possible for images saved as in step 3. • Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution. Cropping You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. Choose [Trimming].
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Editing Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects stand out better. Choose from four correction levels, and then save the image as a separate file.
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Editing Still Images Correcting Red-Eye Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the corrected image as a separate file. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. Press the n button, and then choose [Red-Eye Correction] on the 1 tab (p. 42). Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image.
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Functions can be configured on the 3 tab. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience (p. 42). Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. Choose [Mute], and then choose [On]. • Operation can also be silenced by holding down the p button as you turn the camera on.
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Customizing Sounds Customize camera operating sounds as follows. Choose [Sound Options], and then press the m button. Choose an item, and then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Preset sounds (cannot be modified) Preset sounds Can be changed by using the included software.
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness as follows. Choose [LCD Brightness], and then press the qr buttons to adjust the brightness. • For maximum brightness, press and hold the p button for at least one second when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single-image display. (This will override the [LCD Brightness] setting on the 3 tab.) To restore the original brightness, press and hold the p button again for at least one second or restart the camera.
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Customizing the Start-up Screen Access the [Start-up Image] screen in Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Following the steps on p. 162, choose [2] and press the m button. Choose one of your shots. Choose an image and press the m button. After [Register?] is displayed, press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button.
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Formatting Memory Cards Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions • Regardless of the option selected in this setting, shots may be numbered consecutively after the last number of existing images on newly inserted memory cards. To start saving shots from 0001, use an empty (or formatted (p.
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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Power-Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed (p. 38). Access the [Power Saving] screen. Choose [Power Saving], and then press the m button. Configure the settings.
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. Access the [Date/Time] screen. Choose [Date/Time], and then press the m button. Configure the settings. Press the qr buttons to choose an item, and then press the op buttons to adjust the setting.
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. Access the [Reset All] screen. Choose [Reset All], and then press the m button. Restore default settings. Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], and then press the m button.
Tips on Using Included Accessories Effective Battery and Charger Use • Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used. You can easily check the charge state of the battery by attaching the cover so that S is visible on a charged battery, and attaching it so that S is not visible on an uncharged battery.
Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Pack NB-11L Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Charger CB-2LD/CB-2LDE Charger for Battery Pack NB-11L AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 For powering the camera using household power.
For connecting the camera to an HDMI input of a high-definition TV. Printers Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon PictBridge-compatible printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon dealer. SELPHY Inkjet Printers Series Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com...
Using Optional Accessories Movies Still Images Playback on a TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. •...
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Using Optional Accessories Turn the camera on. Press the 1 button to turn the camera on. Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.) When finished, turn off the camera and TV before disconnecting the cable.
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Using Optional Accessories Display images. Follow steps 3 – 4 on pp. 175 – 176 to display images. • It is not possible to connect the included interface cable or an optional AV cable at the same time as an HDMI Cable HTC-100. Forcing the cables into the camera at the same time may damage the camera or cables.
Using Optional Accessories Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Make sure the camera is off. Coupler Cable Port Open the cover. Follow step 2 on p.
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Using Optional Accessories Insert one end of the power cord into the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into a power outlet. Turn the camera on and use it as desired. When finished, turn the camera off and unplug the power cord from the outlet.
A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information.
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Printing Images Still Images Configuring Print Settings Access the printing screen. Follow steps 1 – 6 on pp. 181 – 182 to access the screen at left. Configure the settings. Press the op buttons to choose an item, and then press the qr buttons to choose an option.
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Printing Images Cropping Images Before Printing (Trimming) By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. Choose [Trimming]. After following step 1 on p. 183 to access the printing screen, choose [Trimming] and press the m button.
Printing Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. After following step 1 on p. 183 to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the m button. Choose a paper size. Press the op buttons to choose an option, and then press the m button.
Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Matches current printer settings. Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet. Prints images for identification purposes. ID Photo Only available for images with a resolution of L and an aspect ratio of 4:3. Choose the print size.
[Caption] to [On]. • To cancel printing in progress, press the m button. • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] are not available with Canon PictBridge-compatible printer models earlier than CP720 and CP730. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com...
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Printing Images Still Images Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Batch printing (p. 191) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
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The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the 3 tab, accessible by pressing the n button (p. 17). • Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com...
Printing Images Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. Press the n button, choose [Select Images & Qty.] on the 2 tab, and then press the m button. Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button.
Printing Images Configure the print settings. Press the op buttons to choose [Order], and then press the m button. Setting Up Printing for All Images Choose [Select All Images]. Following step 1 on p. 190, choose [Select All Images] and press the m button. Configure the print settings.
Printing Images Still Images Adding Images to a Photobook Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the included software on your computer, where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when ordering printed photobooks online or printing photobooks with your own printer.
Printing Images Choose an image. Press the qr buttons to choose an image, and then press the m button. is displayed. To remove the image from the photobook, press the m button again. is no longer displayed. Repeat this process to specify other images. When finished, press the n button to return to the menu screen.
Still Images Movies Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted (p. 3). Inserting a prepared Eye-Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer of images to a computer or uploading to a photo-sharing website. Images are transferred by the Eye-Fi card.
Using an Eye-Fi Card • Power saving (p. 38) on the camera is temporarily disabled during image transfer. • Choosing mode will interrupt the Eye-Fi connection. Although the Eye-Fi connection will be restored after you choose another shooting mode or enter Playback mode, the camera may transfer any movies made in mode again.
The battery is swollen. • Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if battery swelling prevents the battery from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV (p. 176).
Troubleshooting Subjects are affected by red-eye (p. 73). • Set [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 79) to activate the red-eye reduction lamp (p. 4) in flash shots. Note that while the red-eye reduction lamp is on (for about one second), it is not possible to shoot, because the lamp is counteracting red-eye.
Memory card error (p. 165) • If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 16). Insufficient space on card •...
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Switch to Playback mode to check for the image. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. File Error •...
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On-Screen Information Playback (Detailed Information Display) Movies (pp. 46, 126), Resolution (pp. 72, 75), Flash (p. 121) High-speed burst MOV (movies) Focusing range (pp. 114, (p. 100), Print list (p. 188) Transferred via Eye-Fi 115) My Category (p. 149) (p. 194) File size (p.
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On-Screen Information Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (p. 126) Exit Play Slow Motion (Press the qr buttons to adjust the playback speed. No sound is played.) Skip Backward* (To continue skipping backward, keep holding down the m button.) Previous Frame (For fast-rewind, keep holding down the m button.) Next Frame (For fast-forward, keep holding down the m button.) Skip Forward* (To continue skipping forward, keep holding down the m...
Functions and Menu Tables Shooting Menu Shooting Mode Function Face AiAF* AF Frame (p. 116) Tracking AF – – – – – Center – { – – – – Normal – { – – – – AF Frame Size* (p. 118) Small –...
Functions and Menu Tables 3 Set up Menu Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Mute p. 160 Lens Retract p. 166 Volume p. 160 Power Saving pp. 38, 167 Sound Options p. 161 Time Zone p. 168 Hints & Tips p.
Functions and Menu Tables 2 Print Menu Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Print – Select All Images p. 191 Select Images & Qty. p. 190 Clear All Selections p. 191 Select Range p. 190 Print Settings p. 188 Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Ref.
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