Camera User Guide Y P O • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera.
Read This First • Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. • The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use.
What Do You Want to Do? 4 Shoot z Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings (Auto mode) ..... 25 Take good people shots I Portraits (p. 60) V Kids and Pets (p. 61) w At the Beach (p. 61) Shoot various other scenes J Landscape (p. 60) Foliage (p. 61) C Shoot with special effects Vivid Colors (p. 63) Miniature Effect (p. 66) S Night Scenes (p. 61) O Poster Effect (p. 63) P Against Snow (p. 62) t Y OP Underwater (p. 61) Fireworks (p. 62) “Aged” Photos (p. 65) Toy Camera Effect (p.
What Do You Want to Do? 1 View z Look at my pictures ...................................................................... 28 z Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ............................. 142 z Look at my pictures on a TV ....................................................... 192 z Look at my pictures on a computer .............................................. 33 z Quickly search pictures ...................................................... 138, 140 z Erase pictures.....................
Table of Contents Checking the Package Contents .......2 Read This First ..................................3 What Do You Want to Do? ................4 Table of Contents ..............................6 Conventions Used in This Guide .......9 Safety Precautions...........................10 1 Getting Started .................13 Charging the Battery........................14 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)...........................16 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card.............................
Table of Contents 5 Choosing Settings Yourself.............................79 Shooting in Program AE ................. 80 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ............ 81 Turning the Flash On ...................... 81 Adjusting the White Balance ........... 82 Changing the ISO Speed ................ 85 Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast)..................... 87 Changing the Noise Reduction Level (High ISO NR) ..................... 88 Shooting RAW Images....................
Table of Contents 8 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions...........137 Quickly Searching Images .............138 Viewing Images in Filtered Playback ......................................140 Viewing Slideshows .......................142 Magnifying Images.........................143 Changing Image Transitions..........143 Viewing Each Image in a Group ....144 Checking the Focus .......................146 Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) ............................147 Protecting Images.....
Conventions Used in This Guide • Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and dials. • Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets). • The directional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button and control ring are represented by the following icons. FUNC.
Safety Precautions • 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. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Safety Precautions The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water. • 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.
Safety Precautions Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day). Doing so may damage the image sensor. • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. • Do not push down on the flash, or pry it open. This may cause the product to malfunction. • In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.
1 Getting Started This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and transfer images to a computer. Y P O Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and wrap it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. You can also attach the strap to the left side of the camera.
Charging the Battery Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. z Align the S marks on the battery and charger, then insert the battery by sliding it in ( ) and down ( ). Charge the battery. Y P O z For CB-2LX: Flip out the plug ( CB-2LX ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ). z For CB-2LXE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet.
Charging the Battery Number of Possible Shots/Shooting and Playback Times Number of Shots*1 Approx. 200 Movie Shooting Time*2 Approx. 40 min. Continuous Shooting*3 Playback Time Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Approx. 4 hours *1 The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) measurement standard. *2 Times are based on default settings, starting and stopping shooting, turning the camera on and off, and operations such as using the zoom.
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately) Using the battery and charger effectively • Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used. Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used. Attach the cover to a charged battery so that the S mark is visible. • How to store the battery for long periods: Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and store the battery.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Check the card’s write-protect tab. z If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to record images if the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab up until you hear a click. Open the cover. z Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). Insert the battery. z Insert the battery as shown until it locks into place with a click.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen? If the write-protect tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images. Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. z Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. X The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. z Push the memory card in until you hear a Y P O click, then slowly release it.
Setting the Date and Time Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a Shooting mode (p. 25). Setting the Date and Time 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. Y P O Turn on the camera. z Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. C Set the date and time.
Setting the Date and Time Set the home time zone. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose your home time zone. Complete the setting. z Press the m button to complete the setting. After a confirmation screen appears, the shooting screen will reappear. z Pressing the power button will turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time and the home time zone, the Date/Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.
Setting the Date and Time Choose [Date/Time]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button. Change the date and time. z Follow Step 2 on p. 19 to adjust the settings. Y P O z Press the n button to close the menu. Date/Time battery C • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about 3 weeks after the battery pack has been removed.
Setting the Display Language You can change the language that displays on the screen. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. Display the settings screen. z Press and hold the m button, then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. z Press the opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a language, then press the m button. X Once the display language has been set, the settings screen will close.
Formatting Memory Cards 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 before formatting the memory card. Before formatting an Eye-Fi card (p. 197), be sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer. Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Format].
Pressing the Shutter Button Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks. • The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) 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. When the flash fires, the white balance of the main subject and background will be automatically adjusted to obtain the best color (Multi-area White Balance). Turn on the camera. z Press the power button. X The start-up screen will appear. Enter A mode. z Set the mode dial to A.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) z You can turn the y ring to zoom (Step Zoom, p. 51). Focus. z Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X 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. X The flash will automatically rise in low light conditions. AF Frame C Y P O Shoot. z Press the shutter button fully to shoot. X The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot.
Taking Pictures (Smart Auto) • What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward a subject? A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the subjects within a certain range. If the subject moves, however, the gray frames will disappear, leaving only the white frame.
Viewing Images What if an icon appears on the screen? The icon for the determined scene, and the IS mode icon will appear on the screen. For details on the icons that appear, see “Scene Icons” (p. 206) and “IS Mode Icons” (p. 207). Choosing the subject to focus on (Tracking AF) After pressing the o button and displaying , point the camera so that is on the subject you want to focus on. Press and hold the shutter button halfway to display a blue frame where focus and exposure will be maintained (Servo AF).
Erasing Images Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. Y P O z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to display an image to erase.
Shooting Movies 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 A mode and compose the shot. z Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 25 to compose the shot. z You can check the remaining shooting time on the screen. Shoot. z Press the movie button. z Black bars appear at the top and bottom of Elapsed Time the screen. These areas cannot be recorded.
Shooting Movies Zooming while shooting Moving the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded. Also, you cannot use the y ring to zoom. • When the mode dial is set to A, the icon for the determined scene will appear (p. 206). “When Moving” icons will not appear, however. Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual scene.
Viewing Movies You can view the movies you have shot on the screen. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. X appears on movies. Choose a movie. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a movie, then press the m button. X The movie control panel will appear. Y P O Play the movie. C z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose , then press the m button. X The movie will play. z Press the op buttons to adjust the volume.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Installing the Software Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations. Place the CD-ROM in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. z Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. z When the CD-ROM is placed in a Macintosh, a CD-ROM icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the CD-ROM, then double click when it appears. Install the software.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing Transferring and Viewing Images Connect the camera to the computer. z Turn off the camera. z Open the cover and insert the included interface cable’s smaller plug (p. 2) firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. z Insert the interface cable’s larger plug into the computer’s USB port. For details on the computer’s USB port, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. Y P O Turn on the camera to open CameraWindow.
Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing z When image transfer is complete, close CameraWindow and press the 1 button to turn the camera off, then unplug the cable. z For details on how to view images using a computer, refer to the Software Guide. • If CameraWindow does not appear even after following Step 2 for Windows, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow].
2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.
Components Guide Zoom Lever Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 25, 50) Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 138, 143) Microphones (p. 30) Lens Mode Dial Shutter Button (p. 24) Mode Dial C Lamp (pp. 53, 72, 73, 74, 183, 184) Power Button (p. 19) GPS Signal Receiver (p. 109) Flash (pp. 50, 81) Control Ring (p. 121) Tripod Socket Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 17) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 196) Y P O Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode.
Components Guide Strap Mount (p. 13) Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 40, 204, 208) Indicator (see below) (Ring Function Selector) (p. 121) / Call Up Registered Functions (p. 187) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 29) Movie Button (pp. 30, 127) Speaker A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 35, 164, 192) HDMITM Terminal (p. 193) C n Button (p. 43) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 137) b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 81) / d (Jump) (p. 140) / o Button e (Macro) (p. 92) / f (Manual Focus) (p.
Screen Display Switching the Display You can change the screen display using the p button. Refer to p. 204 for details on information that appears on the screen. Shooting [ ] [ ] Playback No Information Display Simple Information Display C Y P O Detailed Information Display Focus Check Display (p. 146) • When you shoot, you can change what appears on the screen in [Custom Display] (p. 185). • You can also switch the display by pressing the p button while the image displays right after shooting.
Screen Display Histogram during Playback High Low Dark Bright z The graph that appears in Detailed Information Display (p. 208) is called the histogram. The histogram shows the distribution of brightness in an image horizontally, and the amount of brightness vertically, and in this way you can judge the exposure. z The histogram can also be displayed while shooting (pp. 185, 204).
FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations You can set commonly used shooting functions using the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 212 – 215). Display the FUNC. menu. z Press the m button. Choose a menu item. z Press the op buttons to choose a menu item. X The available options for the menu item appear in the lower part of the screen. Choose an option. Available Options Menu Items Y P O z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option.
MENU – Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 216 – 221). Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose a tab. z Move the zoom lever or press the qr buttons to choose a tab. Choose an item. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an item.
Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds. Muting Sounds Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Mute]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Mute], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. z Press the n button to restore the normal screen. C Y P O • You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the p button and turning the camera on.
Changing the Sound Settings Adjusting the Volume Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Volume]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Volume], then press the m button. C Y P O Adjust the volume. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the volume. z Press the n button twice to restore the normal screen.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness The screen brightness can be adjusted in 2 ways. Using the Menu Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [LCD Brightness]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [LCD Brightness]. Y P O Adjust the brightness. z Press the qr buttons to adjust the brightness. z Press the n button twice to restore C the normal screen. Using the p Button z Press and hold the p button for more than 1 second.
Returning the Camera to Default Settings When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings. Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Reset All]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Reset All], then press the m button. C Y P O Reset the settings. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. X The camera will reset to the default settings.
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down) 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 the camera. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the camera will turn off. When the screen has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p.
3 Shooting with Commonly Used Functions This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the selftimer, and how to turn off the flash. C Y P O • This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 210 – 219).
Turning the Flash Off You can shoot with the flash turned off. Press the r button. Choose !. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose !, then press the m button. X If the flash is raised, it will automatically lower. X Once set, ! will appear on the screen. z To turn the flash back on, follow the steps above to choose What if a flashing C .
Shoot Using Preset Focal Lengths (Step Zoom) Zoom Factor Move the zoom lever toward i again. X The digital zoom will zoom in even further on the subject. Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button to choose [Digital Zoom] in the 4 tab, then choose [Off].
Inserting the Date and Time You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 19). Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Date Stamp]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 4 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Date Stamp]. Choose the setting. z Press the qr buttons to choose [Date] or Y P O [Date & Time].
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Choose . z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose ]. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose ], then press the m button. X Once set, ] will appear on the screen. Y P O Shoot. z Press the shutter button halfway to focus C on the subject, then press it fully.
Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake 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 [. z Follow Step 2 on p. 53 to choose [. X Once set, [ will appear on the screen. z Follow Step 3 on p. 53 to shoot. Customizing the Self-Timer You can set the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots). Y P O Choose $. z Follow Step 2 on p.
Changing the Aspect Ratio • When 2 or more shots are set, the exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may take longer than usual. Shooting will stop automatically if the memory card fills. • When you set the delay for more than 2 seconds, the lamp and self-timer sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire).
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. z To restore the original setting, choose in Steps 1 – 2. Y P O The digital zoom (p. 50) can only be used in an aspect ratio of .
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio (for 4:3 Aspect Ratios) Recording Pixels Compression Ratio Single Image Data Size (Approx. KB) Number of Shots per Memory Card (Approx. shots) 4 GB 16 GB (Large) 3084 1231 5042 12M/4000x3000 1474 2514 10295 (Medium 1) 1620 2320 9503 780 4641 19007 6M/2816x2112 558 6352 26010 2M/1600x1200 (Medium 2) 278 12069 49420 (Small) 150 20116 82367 84 30174 123550 0.
Correcting the Green Tint from Mercury Lamps When shooting scenes lit by mercury lamps, such as night scenes, the subject and background in the recorded image may have a green tint. You can automatically correct the green tint when shooting (Multi-area White Balance). Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Hg Lamp Corr.]. z Move the zoom lever to choose the 4 tab. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Hg Lamp Corr.]. Y P O Complete the setting.
4 Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions.
Shooting in Special Scenes The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Enter K mode. z Set the mode dial to K. Choose a Shooting mode. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a Shooting mode, then press the m button. Shoot. C Y P O I Take portraits (Portrait) z Produces a soft effect when photographing people.
Shooting in Special Scenes V Take shots of kids and pets (Kids&Pets) z Lets you capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities. z Move approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Take nightscapes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) z Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscenes by combining several continuous shots to reduce camera shake and noise. z When using a tripod, you should shoot in A mode (p. 25).
Shooting in Special Scenes P Against snow (Snow) z Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks) z Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors. • In mode, hold the camera firmly while shooting as multiple images are captured in succession. • In t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 186).
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) You can add various effects to images when shooting. Enter mode. z Set the mode dial to . Choose a Shooting mode. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a Shooting mode, then press the m button. Y P O Shoot. Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in , , and modes, try taking some test shots first.
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) The camera takes 3 successive shots at different brightness settings, then selects and combines the areas with the best brightness into one image. This lets you reduce highlight blowout and loss of details in shadowed areas commonly found in high contrast scenes. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 63 to choose . Secure the camera.
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Color Effects Effect Off — Sepia Lets you shoot sepia toned images. B/W Lets you shoot black and white images. Super Vivid Lets you take shots with vivid, intense colors. Poster Effect Lets you take shots that look like an old poster or illustration. Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic) This effect fades the colors and roughens the image so that it looks like an old photograph. You can choose from 5 effect levels. Choose .
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 63 to choose . Choose an effect level. z Turn the y ring to choose the effect level. X You can check the effect on the screen. Shoot.
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) • If you press the qr buttons in Step 2, the frame will switch to vertical orientation, and you can change the area to keep in focus by pressing the qr buttons again or turning the 7 dial. Press the op buttons to return the frame orientation to horizontal. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Be sure to set (playback speed) before shooting a Miniature Effect movie (p. 130).
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Shooting in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 63 to choose . Choose a color tone. z Turn the y ring to choose a color tone. X You can check the color tone on the screen. Shoot. B/W Lets you shoot black and white images. Y P O Sepia Lets you shoot sepia toned images. Blue Lets you shoot blue and white images.
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Specify the color. z Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the q button. X The specified color will be recorded. Specify the range of colors. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial Recorded color to change the range of colors to be retained. z Choose a negative value to limit the range of colors. Choose a positive value to extend the range of colors to similar colors.
Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters) Specify the color to be swapped. z Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the q button. X The specified color will be recorded. Specify the target color. z Position the center frame so it is filled with the color you want and press the r button. X The specified color will be recorded. Specify the range of colors to be swapped. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial Y P O to adjust the range of colors to be swapped.
Making Short Movies Automatically (Movie Digest) You can make a short movie of a day just by taking still images. Each time you take a picture, the scene just before taking your shot will be recorded as a movie. All the movies recorded that day will be saved as a single file. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 60 to choose . Shoot. z Press the shutter button fully to shoot a still image. X A movie of approx. 2 – 4 sec. will be recorded just before the image is taken.
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Detecting a Smile and Shooting The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 60 to choose , then press the p button. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose , then press the m button. X The camera will enter shooting stand-by, and [Smile Detection on] will appear on the screen. Y P O Point the camera at a person.
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Using the Wink Self-Timer 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 . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 60 to choose , then press the p button. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose , then press the m button. Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway.
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Changing the number of shots After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons. • Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink. • If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. • If there are no people in the shot when the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shot and winks.
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Join the subjects and look at the camera. X When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and self-timer sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and approximately 2 seconds later the shutter will release. z To cancel shooting with the timer after countdown has started, press the n button. Changing the number of shots After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons.
High-Speed Continuous Shooting (Highspeed Burst HQ) While the shutter button is pressed down, you can shoot up to 8 continuous shots at a maximum speed of approx. 9.6 images per second. HQ stands for High Quality. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 60 to choose . Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images.
High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst HQ) • You can play back images individually (p. 144), and cancel grouping (p. 145). • Protecting (p. 148) a grouped image, will protect all of the images in the group. • If you play back grouped images using Filtered Playback (p. 140) or Smart Shuffle (p. 147), grouping is temporarily canceled and images are played back individually. • Grouped images cannot be tagged as favorites (p. 154), edited (pp. 157 – 162), categorized (p. 155), printed (p.
Shooting Stitch Assist Images Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic image. Choose x or v. z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 60 to choose x or v. Take the first shot. X The exposure and white balance will be set with the first shot. Take subsequent shots. Y P O z Overlap part of the first shot when taking the second shot.
5 Choosing Settings Yourself In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. C Y P O • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G mode. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 210 – 219).
Shooting in Program AE 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 (j), and approximately 30 cm (12 in.) – infinity at maximum telephoto (i). Enter G mode. z Set the mode dial to G. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 81 – 115). Shoot.
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –3 to +3. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. z Press the o button. Adjust the brightness. z While watching the screen, turn the 7 dial to adjust the brightness. X The exposure compensation amount will appear on the screen. You can also set the camera so that turning the y ring changes the compensation amount (p. 121).
Adjusting the White Balance The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions. Choose the white balance function. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions.
Adjusting the White Balance Custom White Balance You can adjust the white balance to match the light source at the shooting location. Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual scene you will shoot. z In Step 2 on p. 82, choose . z Make sure the entire screen is filled with a plain, white colored subject, then press the button. X The tint on the screen will change when white balance data is set.
Adjusting the White Balance Correcting the White Balance You can correct the white balance. This adjustment will have the same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion filter or color compensating filter. Correct the White Balance. z In Step 1 on p. 82, choose and turn the y ring to adjust the level of correction for B and A. X will appear on the screen. z For even more specific adjustments, press the n button. X The setting screen appears.
Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speed. z Turn the y ring to choose the ISO speed. X The option you set will appear on the screen. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting conditions. Low For shooting outdoors, in fine weather conditions. For shooting in cloudy or twilight conditions. High For shooting nightscapes or in dark interiors.
Changing the ISO Speed Changing the Maximum ISO Speed for You can set a maximum ISO speed of to for . Choose [ISO Auto Settings]. z Press the n button to choose [ISO Auto Settings] in the 4 tab, then press the m button. Choose the maximum ISO speed. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Max ISO Speed], then press the qr buttons to choose a setting. Y P O You can also set the ISO speed by pressing the n button and choosing [ISO Auto Settings] in the 4 tab.
Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. To suppress highlight blowout, Dynamic Range Correction is used. To bring out shadow details, Shadow Correct is used. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or may not be corrected properly. • You can correct recorded images (p. 161).
Changing the Noise Reduction Level (High ISO NR) Shadow Correct Choose . z Follow Step 1 on p. 87 to choose , then press the n button. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose , then press the m button. X Once set, @ will appear on the screen. Changing the Noise Reduction Level (High ISO NR) You can choose from 3 levels of noise reduction: [Standard], [High], [Low]. This function is especially effective when shooting at high ISO speeds. Y P O Choose a noise reduction level.
Shooting RAW Images A RAW image is raw data recorded with nearly no deterioration in image quality resulting from image processing inside the camera. You can use the supplied software to adjust the image in any way you like with minimal loss in image quality. Choose . z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose or , then press the m button. Records a JPEG image.
Continuous Shooting As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously. Choose a Drive mode. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The option you set will appear on the screen. Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button Y P O down, the camera will shoot successive images. Mode W Continuous Maximum Speed (Approx. images/sec.) 2.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and white, when shooting. Choose My Colors. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. My Colors Off — Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid impression.
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. Follow Step 2 on p. 91 to choose , then press the n button. Press the op buttons to choose an option, then press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a value. The more to the right, the stronger/darker (skin tone) the effect gets, the more to the left, the weaker/lighter (skin tone) the effect gets.
Using the Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a 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]. z Press the n button to choose [Digital Zoom] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose an option. X The view will be enlarged and the zoom factor will appear on the screen. • The respective focal lengths when using [1.5x] and [2.
Changing the AF Frame Mode You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot. Choose . z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The option you set will appear on the screen. Face AiAF Y P O • Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only) and white balance ( only).
Changing the AF Frame Mode Tracking AF You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot (p. 96). FlexiZone/Center A single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific point. In [FlexiZone], you can change the position and size of the AF frame (p. 97). If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear.
Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking AF) You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot. Choose . z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to X choose , then press the m button. will appear in the center of the screen. Choose the subject to focus on. z Point the camera so that is on the subject you want to focus on and press the q button. Y P O X The camera will beep and will appear when a subject is detected.
Changing the AF Frame Position and Size • The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button halfway without pressing the q button. When shooting completes, will appear in the center of the screen. • [Servo AF] (p. 99) is fixed to [On]. • The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too small, moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the background is too low. • When shooting in (p. 102), press the q button for more than 1 second.
Magnifying the Focal Point • The spot AE point frame can be linked with the AF frame (p. 103). • You can also set the AF frame size by pressing the n button and choosing [AF Frame Size] in the 4 tab. • The AF frame size is set to [Normal] when using the digital zoom (p. 50), digital tele-converter (p. 93), or manual focus (p. 102). 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].
Shooting with Servo AF 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]. z Press the n button to choose [Servo AF] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Focus. z The focus and exposure will be maintained where the blue AF frame appears while you press the shutter button halfway. • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions.
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) z After you release your finger from the shutter button, press the q button again, then press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose . The focus will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot. Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) The camera automatically takes 3 continuous shots in the following order: one at the position set in manual focus (p. 102), and one each with focus positions preset farther and nearer. The focus adjustment can be set in 3 levels. Choose .
Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot. Register 0 to the (p. 187). button Enter Face Select mode. z Point the camera toward the face of the subject and press the button. X After [Face Select : On] appears, a face frame will appear around the face detected as the main subject. z Even if the subject moves, the face frame will follow the subject within a certain range. z If a face is not detected, will not appear.
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode 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 . z After pressing the q button, press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose then press the m button. X and the MF indicator appear. , Focusing roughly. z The side bar shows your focal point and a distance display for the MF indicator.
Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the metering method. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The setting will appear on the screen. Evaluative For standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots. Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting conditions.
Shooting with the AE Lock You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”. Lock the exposure. z Point the camera toward the subject and press the o button while pressing the shutter button halfway. X When appears, the exposure will be locked. z If you release your finger from the shutter button and press the o button again, will disappear and AE will unlock. Compose the scene and shoot.
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) Compose the scene and shoot. z When you shoot one image, will disappear and FE will unlock. Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) The camera takes 3 continuous shots while automatically adjusting the exposure to standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure, in that order. Choose . z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose . Y P O Set the exposure compensation amount.
Using the ND Filter The ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 (3 stops) of the actual level, allowing for slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values. Choose ND filter. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose Choose . . z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose , then press the m button. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 186).
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation You can adjust the flash output in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Choose the amount of flash exposure compensation. z After pressing the r button, immediately turn the y ring to choose the amount of flash exposure compensation, then press the m button. X Once set, X will appear on the screen.
Checking for Shut Eyes Choose the setting. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Red-Eye Corr.], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. X Once set, R will appear on the screen. Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. • You can also correct recorded images (p. 162). • You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, then the n button. • Not available in or .
Using the GPS Function This function uses signals received from multiple GPS satellites to record location information (latitude, longitude, elevation) in still images and movies. The location information data can also be recorded separately from images and movies. This function can also be used to automatically update the camera’s clock. Before using the GPS function, make sure to correctly set the date/time and your home time zone (p. 19). GPS stands for “Global Positioning System”.
Using the GPS Function Carrying the Camera when Using the GPS Logger Function When carrying the camera, make sure the GPS signal receiver is pointed toward the sky whenever possible. When keeping it in your bag, try to keep it in an outer pocket with the GPS signal receiver pointed toward the sky. Doing so will make it easier to receive GPS satellite signals.
Using the GPS Function Turning the GPS Function On Display the [GPS Settings] screen. z Press the n button to choose [GPS Settings] in the 3 tab, then press the m button. Choose a setting. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [GPS], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. z When you press the n button, a message about the GPS function will appear on the screen. After checking the message, press the m button. z Press the n button to return to Shooting mode.
Using the GPS Function What if appears on the screen and you cannot receive a GPS satellite signal? • If you are using the camera in an environment where the GPS satellite signal cannot be received, such as indoors, (p. 110), take the camera outside where the sky is clearly visible. Hold the camera properly (p. 109) or point the GPS signal receiver toward the sky to improve signal reception.
Using the GPS Function Recording the Camera’s Location Information (Logger Function) When the camera is turned off, it will continue to receive a signal from GPS satellites for a certain interval of time, and record the route taken. Based on the received signals, the location information and shooting date for a single day will be recorded in a GPS log file, separate from images. The log files can be used with the included software (p. 2) to view the route travelled on a map.
Using the GPS Function X At certain intervals, the positioning data and date/time based on the GPS satellite signal will be recorded in a log file. How do I check if a GPS log file was created? will appear in the upper right of the screen in Step 2 when a GPS log file is created. If this icon appears, exercise caution when formatting the memory card (pp. 23, 177), as all GPS log files will also be erased. When you do not want to use the logger function, set it to [Off].
Using the GPS Function Automatically Updating the Date and Time The date and time for the set time zones (pp. 19, 181) will be automatically updated when the camera receives a GPS satellite signal. Set [GPS] to [On]. z Follow Steps 1 and 2 on p. 111 to change the setting. Choose a setting. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Time Update], then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. z Follow the steps on p. 181 to set daylight saving time.
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6 Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter explains how to shoot in M, B and D modes. How to use mode is also explained. C Y P O • This chapter assumes that the camera has been set to the corresponding mode.
Setting the Shutter Speed 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. M stands for “Time value”. Set the mode dial to M. Adjust the setting. z Turn the y ring to set the shutter speed. Shoot.
Setting the Aperture Value 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. B stands for “Aperture value”, which refers to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens. Set the mode dial to B. Adjust the setting. z Turn the y ring to set the aperture value. Shoot. Available Aperture Values F2.0, F2.2, F2.5, F2.8, F3.2, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F5.9, F6.3, F7.1, F8.
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images with the exposure you want. D stands for “Manual”. Set the mode dial to D. Choose a setting. z Turn the 7 dial to set the shutter speed, Aperture Value Shutter Speed Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Exposure Level Indicator and turn the y ring to set the aperture value. X The set exposure level appears on the indicator. You can check the difference against the standard exposure level.
Making Settings using the Control Ring You can change the function assigned to the control ring. By performing operations with the control ring, you can enjoy the feeling of using a fully manual camera. Choose a function to assign to the y ring. z Press the button. button, the qr buttons, or turn the y ring or 7 dial to choose an option. z Press the m button to complete the function assignment. z Press the Y P O Adjust the settings.
Making Settings using the Control Ring Functions Assignable to the Control Ring The functions you can assign to the control ring differ depending on the shooting mode. The functions assigned to the control dial also change. Shooting mode Assignable Function y b @ D B M G Av Av Tv ISO 7 Tv — — — y ISO ISO ISO ISO 7 Tv, Av* Av Tv — y Tv +/– +/– +/– Av Av Tv — 7 Y P O y You can use the manual focus (p. 102). y You can correct the white balance (p. 82).
Adjusting the Flash Output Registering Functions to the Control Ring You can register which functions will be assigned to the control ring for each Shooting mode. Choose . z Follow Step 1 on p. 121 to choose , then press the n button. Choose a setting. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a Shooting mode to set. z Press the op buttons or turn the y ring to choose a function to register to the control ring. X The function assigned to the control dial will be changed.
Adjusting the Flash Output You can also set the flash output level with the following methods. • Press the n button to choose [Flash Settings] (p. 107) in the 4 tab, then choose [Flash Output] and press the qr buttons. • Press the r button, then the n button, and the settings screen will appear. Choose [Flash Output], then press the qr buttons. • In M and B modes, you can set the flash output level if you press the n button to choose [Flash Settings] in the 4 tab, then set [Flash Mode] to [Manual].
Saving Shooting Settings You can save commonly used Shooting modes and settings to your preference. To switch to saved settings, simply turn the mode dial to . Even if you switch Shooting modes or turn off the camera, settings that usually cancel (self timer, etc.) will be saved. Settings that Can be Saved • • • • • • Shooting modes (G, M, B and D) Items set in G, M, B or D (pp. 81 – 120) Items in the shooting menu Zoom position Manual focus position (p. 102) My Menu items (p.
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7 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in Chapter 1, and explains how Y P O to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. C • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to E. However, even if the mode dial is set to a position other than E, movies can be shot by pressing the movie button.
Shooting Movies in E Mode Enter E mode. z Set the mode dial to E. Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 128 – 134). Shoot. z Press the movie button. z To stop shooting the movie, press the movie button again. Changing the Movie Mode You can choose among 3 different Movie modes. Choose a Movie mode. Y P O z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose E. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a Movie mode, then press the m button.
Shooting Various Kinds of Movies Just as with still images, you can let the camera select the best settings for the scene or add various effects while shooting movies. Choose a Shooting mode. z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 60, or Steps 1 – 2 on p. 63 to choose a Shooting mode. Shoot. z Press the movie button. X Depending on the Shooting mode or movie image quality (p. 133) you choose, black bars may appear on the top and bottom of the screen. These areas will not be recorded.
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) 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. Audio will not be recorded. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 63 to choose . X A white frame (the area that will not be blurred) appears on the screen.
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies • The image quality will be fixed at when an aspect ratio of is chosen, and when an aspect ratio of is chosen (p. 55). • If you press the qr buttons in Step 2, the frame will switch to vertical orientation, and you can change the area to keep in focus by pressing the qr buttons again or turning the 7 dial. Pressing the op buttons will return the frame to horizontal orientation. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.
AE Lock/Exposure Shift Frame Rates and Playback Times (for 30 Sec. Clips) Frame Rate Playback Time 240 fps Approx. 4 min. 120 fps Approx. 2 min. Viewing super slow motion movies • 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 mode. Refer to the Software Guide for details.
Changing the Image Quality You can choose among 3 different image quality settings. Choose the image quality setting. z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose . Choose an option. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X The option you set will appear on the screen.
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. z Press the n button to choose [Wind Filter] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [On]. Other Shooting Functions The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. However, depending on the Shooting mode, settings may not be available or may not have any effect.
Editing You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies. Choose *. z Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 32 to choose *, then press the m button. X The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will appear. Movie Editing Panel Set the editing range. z Press the op buttons to choose Movie Editing Bar or . z If you press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to move , will appear at points where the movie can be edited. If you choose , you can trim the beginning of the movie from .
Editing Save the edited movie. z Press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button. z Press the opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [New File], then press the m button. X The movie will be saved as a new file. • When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen.
8 Using Various Playback and Editing Functions This chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images. Y P O • Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode before operating the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, have had their file names changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 158 – 162) cannot be used if the memory card does not have enough free space available.
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Move the zoom lever toward g. X Images will display in an index. z The number of images increases each time you move the lever toward g. z The number of images decreases each time you move the lever toward k. Choose an image. z Turn the 7 dial to switch images. z Press the opqr buttons to choose an image.
Quickly Searching Images Viewing Movies Made with Movie Digest You can select movies made in mode (p. 71) by date for viewing. Choose [Movie Digest Playback]. z Press the n button to choose [Movie Digest Playback] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a movie date. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial. Play the movie. z Press the m button. X The movie will play.
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 148) or erase (p. 152) images at once while filtered. Jump to Favorites Displays the images tagged as favorites (p. 154). Jump Shot Date Displays the images shot on a specified date. Jump to My Category Displays the images of a specified category (p. 155). Jump to Still/Movie Displays still images, movies or movies shot in mode (p. 71).
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback What if you cannot choose a filter? Filters that do not have any corresponding images cannot be chosen. Filtered playback In filtered playback (Step 2), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching Images” (p. 138), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 142), and “Magnifying Images” (p. 143). You can process all filtered images at once while performing operations in “Protecting Images” (p. 148), “Erasing Images” (p. 152), or “Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)” (p.
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Choose [Slideshow]. z Press the n button to choose [Slideshow] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a setting. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a menu item, then press the qr buttons to adjust the setting. Repeat Repeats playback of images Play Time Display time for each image Effect Transition effects when switching between images Y P O Choose [Start].
Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k. z The display will zoom in on the image. If Approximate Location of Displayed Area you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum factor of approximately 10x. z If you press the opqr buttons, you can move the location of the displayed area. z Move the zoom lever toward g to zoom out, or continue to hold it to return to single image playback. z If you turn the 7 dial, you can switch images while zoomed.
Viewing Each Image in a Group Grouped images taken in mode (p. 76) can also be viewed individually. Choose an image group. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an image that displays . Enter group playback. z Press the m button. View each image in the group. z If you press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial, only the grouped images will display. z Press the o button then the m button to cancel group playback.
Viewing Each Image in a Group Ungrouping Images Grouped images taken in individually. mode can be ungrouped and viewed Choose [Group Images]. z Press the n button to choose [Group Images] in the 1 tab. Choose a setting. z Press the qr buttons to choose [Off]. z Press the n button to complete the Y P O setting and restore single image playback. mode are ungrouped and appear individually. z To regroup the images, follow the steps above to choose [On].
Checking the Focus You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame to check the focus. Press the p button to switch to the focus check display (p. 40). X A white frame will appear where the AF frame was when the focus was set. X A gray frame will appear on a face detected during playback. X The area within the orange frame appears magnified. Switch frames. z Move the zoom lever toward k once. X The screen shown on the left will appear.
Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle) 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. Choose [Smart Shuffle]. z Press the n button to choose [Smart Shuffle] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. X Four images will appear as possibilities. Choose an image.
Protecting Images You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 29, 152). Choosing a Selection Method Choose [Protect]. z Press the n button to choose [Protect] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a selection method. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a selection method, then press the m button. z Press the n button to complete the setting and restore the menu screen. C Y P O If you format the memory card (pp.
Protecting Images Choose images. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. X will appear on the screen. z Press the m button again to deselect the image. will disappear. z To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure. Protect the image. z If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [OK], then press the m button.
Protecting Images z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Choose an ending image. z Press the r button to choose [Last image], then press the m button. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to Y P O choose an image, then press the m button. z You cannot choose images before the first image. C Protect images. z Press the p button to choose [Protect], then press the m button.
Protecting Images Choosing All Images Choose [All Images]. z Follow Step 2 on p. 148 to choose [All Images], then press the m button. Protect images. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Protect], then press the m button. You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 4 in “Selecting a Range”, or Step 2 in “Choosing All Images”.
Erasing Images You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected images (p. 148) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method Choose [Erase]. z Press the n button to choose [Erase] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose a selection method. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial Y P O to choose a selection method, then press the m button. z Press the n button to restore the menu screen.
Erasing Images Erase. z If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range]. z Follow Step 2 on p. 152 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button. Choose images. Y P O z Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 149 to choose images. Erase. z Press the p button to choose [Erase], C then press the m button. Choosing All Images Choose [All Images]. z Follow Step 2 on p.
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 140). Choose [Favorites]. z Press the n button to choose [Favorites] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. X will appear on the screen. z Press the m button again to untag the image. disappears.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in filtered playback (p. 140) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 142), “Protecting Images” (p. 148), “Erasing Images” (p. 152), “Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)” (p. 171) Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are shot. : Images with detected faces, or images shot in I or V.
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an image. Choose a category. z Press the op buttons to choose a category, then press the m button. will appear on the screen. z Press the m button again to deselect the image. will disappear. z To choose additional images, repeat the above procedure. X Complete the setting. z If you press the n button, a Y P O confirmation screen will appear.
Rotating Images Choose a category. z Press the p button to choose an item, then press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a category. Complete the setting. z Press the p button to choose [Select], then press the m button. If you choose [Deselect] in Step 4, you can deselect all of the images in the [Select Range] category. Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image and save it. Y P O Choose [Rotate].
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. z Press the n button to choose [Resize] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Choose an image size. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. X [Save new image?] will appear on the screen. C Y P O Save the new image.
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Choose [Trimming]. z Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. Trimming Area z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Adjust the trimming area. X A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed.
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function • Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 57), or images resized to (p. 158) cannot be edited. • Images that can be trimmed will have the same width and height ratio after trimming. • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than before trimming. • Movies and RAW images cannot be edited. Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p.
Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast) 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. You can choose from 4 levels of correction, and save the image as a new file. Choose [i-Contrast]. z Press the n button to choose [i- Contrast] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Correcting the Red-Eye Effect You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files. Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. z Press the n button to choose [Red- Eye Correction] in the 1 tab, then press the m button. Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an image. Correct the image. z Press the m button. X Red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion.
9 Printing This chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately). Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers C Y P O • This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer. Please also refer to the Printer User Guide.
Printing Images Easy Print 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. z Open the cover and insert the cable’s small plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. z Insert the cable’s large plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer.
Printing Images Choose an image. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an image, then press the m button. Print images. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Print], then press the m button. X Printing will start. z If you want to print additional images, repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has completed. z After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. Y P O • Refer to p.
Printing Images Making Print Settings Connect the camera to the printer. z Follow Steps 1 – 5 on p. 164 to display the screen on the left. Choose a menu option. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option. Choose the option settings. z Press the qr buttons to choose the option setting. Default Date File No. Both Off Default Off On Red-Eye1 Follows the printer’s settings. Y P O Prints the date. Prints the file number. Prints both the date and file number.
Printing Images Trimming and Printing (Trimming) You can cut out a portion of an image for printing. Choose [Trimming]. z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 166 to choose [Trimming], then press the m button. X A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed. Choose the trimming area. z Move the zoom lever to change the frame size. z Press the opqr buttons to change the frame position. Y P O z Turn the 7 dial to rotate the frame. z Press the m button to complete the setting. Print images.
Printing Images Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 166 to choose [Paper Settings], then press the m button. Choose a paper size. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. Y P O Choose the paper type. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option, then press the m button. C Choose the layout.
Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Follows the printer’s settings. Bordered Prints with a border. Borderless Prints without a border. N-up Selects how many copies of an image are printed on a sheet. ID Photo Prints ID photos. Only images with a recording pixel setting of L and an aspect ratio of 4:3 can be chosen. Fixed Size Choose the print size. Choose from 3.5 x 5 in., postcard and wide sized prints. Printing ID Photos Choose [ID Photo]. z Follow Steps 1 – 4 on p.
Printing Images Printing Movies Connect the camera to the printer. z Follow Steps 1 – 5 on p. 164 to choose a movie. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose c, then press the m button to display the screen on the left. Choose a printing method. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose , then press the qr buttons to choose a printing method. Print images. Printing Options for Movies Y P O Single Prints currently displayed scene as a still image.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) 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. 174) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Movies and RAW images cannot be chosen. Print Settings You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all images chosen for printing. Choose [Print Settings].
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the settings in the prints. • may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera. If you change the settings using this camera, all the previous settings may be overwritten. • If [Date] is set to [On], some printers may print the date twice. • With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to [On] at the same time.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Set the number of prints. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to set the number of prints (maximum 99). z Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to choose other images and the number of prints for each. z You cannot set the number of copies for index prints. You can only choose which images to print (as shown in Step 2). z Press the n button to complete the setting and restore the menu screen. Select Range Choose [Select Range]. z Follow Step 1 on p.
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Clearing All Selections Choose [Clear All Selections]. z Follow Step 1 on p. 172 to choose [Clear All Selections], then press the m button. All selections will be cleared. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [OK], then press the m button. Printing chosen images (DPOF) • When there are images added to the print list (pp. 164 – 173), the screen on the left will appear when you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer.
10 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used Y P O functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes.
Changing Camera Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions in the 3 tab (p. 43). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds. z Choose [Sound Options], then press the m button. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose a menu item. z Press the qr buttons to choose an option. 1, 2 Preset sounds (cannot be modified) 3 Preset sounds You can use the included software to change the sounds (p. 2).
Changing Camera Settings Low Level Memory Card Formatting 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 a movie. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Choose [Low Level Format]. z Choose [Format], then press the m button.
Changing Camera Settings Changing the Start-up Screen You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera. z Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m button. z Press the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose an option. No start-up image 1, 2 Preset images (cannot be modified) 3 Preset images You can set recorded images, and use the included software to change the images. Y P O Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button.
Changing Camera Settings Any previously registered start-up image will be overwritten when registering a new start-up image. Register the start-up image or sounds with the included software 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.
Changing Camera Settings Creating Folders by Shooting Date Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date. z Choose [Create Folder], then press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. z Images will be saved into folders created on each shooting date. Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in a Shooting mode (p. 28).
Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time 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]. z Choose [Power Saving], then press the m button. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Display Off], then press the qr buttons to choose a time. z In order to save battery power, you should choose less than [1 min.].
Changing Camera Settings Choose the world time zone. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [ World], then press the n button. X will appear on the shooting screen (p. 204). If you change the date or time in the setting (p. 20), your [ time and date will automatically change. Home] Changing the Displayed Units You can change the units that display in the MF indicator (p. 102), zoom bar (p. 25), and the altitude recorded with the GPS function (p. 112), from m/cm to ft/in.
Changing Shooting Function Settings If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 43). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this section in modes other than G, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 216 – 219). Turning Off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp.
Changing Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp lights in order to reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when shooting in dark conditions with the flash. You can turn off this function. z Choose [Flash Settings], then press the m button. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Red-Eye Lamp], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting You can change the way the image displays right after shooting. z Choose [Review Info], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Off Displays the image only. Detailed Displays detailed information (p. 208). The area inside the AF frame is magnified, allowing you to check Focus Check the focus. The procedure is the same as in “Checking the Focus” (p. 146).
Changing Shooting Function Settings • Gray items can also be set, however, they may not appear depending on the Shooting mode. • Grid lines will not be recorded on the image. Changing the IS-Mode Settings z Choose [IS Settings], then press the m button. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to choose an option. Continuous Automatically sets the optimal image stabilization for the scene (Intelligent IS) (p. 207).
Changing Shooting Function Settings Registering Functions to the Button z Choose [Set button], then press the m button. z Press the opqr buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose the functions to register, then press the m button. z Press the button to call up the registered function. • Choose if you want to return the button to default settings. • When this symbol is shown on the bottom right of an icon, the function cannot be used in the current Shooting mode or function setting.
Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu) 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]. z Choose [My Menu settings] in the tab, then press the m button. Choose the menu items to register. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Select items], then press the m button.
Changing Playback Function Settings • Gray items in Step 2 can also be set, however, they may not be available depending on the Shooting mode. • Choose [Set default view] and press the qr buttons to choose [Yes]. My Menu can now be displayed by pressing the n button when in a Shooting mode. Changing Playback Function Settings You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 43).
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11 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the accessories (p. 227) and Eye-Fi cards (both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen.
Viewing Images on a TV Using the separately sold Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (p. 228), 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. z Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully insert the cable plug into the camera’s terminal. Yellow Yellow White Red z Insert the cable plug fully into the video input terminals as shown in the illustration.
Viewing Images on a TV Some information may not display when viewing images on a TV (p. 208). Shooting Using a TV as the Display 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. 192). • Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen. • TV display is not available when using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) to connect the camera to an HD TV.
Viewing Images on a TV Display images. z Follow Steps 3 and 4 on p. 192 to display the images. Operation sounds will not play when connected to an HD 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. You may need to make settings on some TVs. For details, refer to the user guide supplied with the TV. Choose [Ctrl via HDMI].
Viewing Images on a TV Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV . Return Closes the menu. Group playback Displays groups of High-speed Burst HQ images (only appears when grouped images are chosen). Play movie Plays a movie (only appears when a movie is chosen). Slideshow Plays back images automatically. During playback, you can press the remote control’s qr buttons to switch images. Index playback l Change display Displays images in an index. Changes the screen display (p. 40).
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera. Insert the coupler. z Follow Step 2 on p. 17 to open the cover. z The coupler can be inserted in the same Terminals way as the battery. Insert the coupler as shown in Step 3 on p. 17. z Follow Step 5 on p. 17 to close the cover. Plug the cord into the coupler.
Using an Eye-Fi Card 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 service. Image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card.
Using an Eye-Fi Card Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status. Choose [Connection info]. z Press the n button to choose [Eye-Fi Settings] in the 3 tab, then press the m button. z Press the op buttons or turn the 7 dial to choose [Connection info], then press the m button. X The connection info screen will appear. Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer You can set the card to disable Eye-Fi transfer. Y P O Choose [Disable] in [Eye-Fi trans.].
Troubleshooting 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). Confirm that the battery is properly inserted (p. 17). Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 17).
Troubleshooting 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. 222). • Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 183). • Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set. • Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 95, 99). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus.
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. 177). 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” and “Shooting Menu” (pp. 210 – 219). Shooting movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops.
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen If error messages appear on the screen, try one of the following solutions. No memory card • The memory card is not installed in the correct direction. Install the memory card in the correct direction (p. 17). Memory card locked • The SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card or Eye-Fi card’s write protect tab is set to “LOCK”. Unlock the write protect tab (p. 17). Cannot record! • You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card.
List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Invalid selection range • When choosing the selection range (pp. 149, 153, 156, 173), you tried to choose a starting image that was after the last image or you tried to choose an ending image that was before the starting image. Exceeded selection limit • You chose more than 998 images in print settings. Choose 998 or less images (p. 172). • Print settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of selected images and try again (p. 172).
Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting (Information Display) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Camera Orientation* White Balance Compensation (p. 84) My Colors (p. 91) AEB Shooting (p. 105) / Focus Bracketing (p. 100) Drive Mode (p. 90) Eye-Fi Connection Status (p. 197) Metering Method (p. 103) Compression (Image Quality) (p. 56) / Recording Pixels (pp. 56, 133), RAW (p. 89) Histogram (p. 41) Still Images: Recordable Shots (p. 57) Self-Timer (pp. 53, 54) Movie Quality (p. 133) Focal Length (p.
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 viewing. This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down.
Information Displayed on the Screen Scene Icons In A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject brightness and color.
Information Displayed on the Screen IS Mode Icons Automatically sets the optimal image stabilization for the scene (Intelligent IS) and displays the following icons when in A mode. Reduces camera shake when shooting still images. Reduces camera shake when shooting movies, including strong camera shake that occurs when shooting movies while walking (Dynamic Mode). Reduces camera shake when panning while shooting*. Reduces subtle camera shake when shooting movies at max. telephoto (Powered IS).
Information Displayed on the Screen Playback (Detailed Information Display) Switch Display: GPS Information Display (p. 41), Histogram (p. 41) My Category (p. 155) White Balance (p. 82) Histogram (p. 41) ND Filter (p. 106) Exposure Compensation Amount (p. 81), Exposure Shift Amount (p. 132) ISO Speed (p. 85), Playback Speed (pp. 130, 132) Shooting Mode (p. 210) Eye-Fi Transfer Complete (p. 197) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 15) Metering Method (p. 103) Folder Number – File Number (p.
Information Displayed on the Screen Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 32) Exit Play Slow Motion (You can use the qr buttons or turn the 7 dial to adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.) Skip Backward* (Continues to skip backward if you hold down the m button.) Previous Frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.) Next Frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.) Skip Forward* (Continues to skip forward if you hold down the m button.) * c Edit (p.
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Functions and Menu Lists 3 Set up Menu Item Content Ref. Page Mute On/Off* p. 44 Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 45 Sound Options Set the sounds for each camera operation. p. 176 Hints & Tips On*/Off p. 176 LCD Brightness Sets screen brightness (5 levels). p. 46 Start-up Image Add an image as a start-up image. p. 178 Format Formats memory card, erasing all data File Numbering Continuous*/Auto Reset p. 179 Create Folder Monthly*/Daily p. 180 Lens Retract 1 min.
Functions and Menu Lists 1 Playback Menu Content Ref. Page Movie Digest Playback Item Plays back movies made in Movie Digest mode. p. 139 Smart Shuffle Starts Smart Shuffle. p. 147 Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 142 Erase Erases images (Select, Select Range, All Images). p. 152 Protect Protects images (Select, Select Range, All Images). p. 148 Rotate Rotates images. p. 157 Favorites Tags or untags images as favorites. p.
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels.................. Approx. 12.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length ................................... 5x zoom: 5.2 (W) – 26.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 24 (W) – 120 (T) mm) Focusing Range.............................. 3 cm (1.2 in.) – infinity (W), 30 cm (12 in.) – infinity (T) • Macro: 3 – 50 cm (1.2 in. – 1.6 ft.) (W), 30 – 50 cm (12 in. – 1.6 ft.) (T) Image Stabilizer System ................. Lens-shift type Imaging Processor .........................
Specifications Aperture Type ................................................Iris f/number ..............................................f/2.0 – f/8.0 (W), f/5.9 – f/8.0 (T) Flash Modes .............................................Auto, on, Slow Synchro, off Range..............................................50 cm – 7.0 m (W), 50 cm – 2.3 m (T) (1.6 – 23 ft. (W), 1.6 – 7.5 ft. (T)) Shooting Modes...................................
Specifications Number of Recording Pixels Still Images .....................................
Specifications Battery Pack NB-5L Type.....................................................Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Nominal Voltage ..................................3.7 V DC Nominal Capacity ................................1120 mAh Charge Cycles .....................................Approx. 300 times Operating Temperatures .....................0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimensions..........................................32.0 x 44.9 x 7.9 mm (1.26 x 1.77 x 0.31 in.) Weight ............................
Accessories Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-DC11 DIGITAL CAMERA Battery Pack NB-5L Solution Disk with Terminal Cover* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE* * Also available for purchase separately.
Separately Sold Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Pack NB-5L z Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE z A charger for charging Battery Pack NB5L. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 z This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer or printer.
Separately Sold Accessories Other Accessories Waterproof Case WP-DC43 z Use this case to take underwater shots at depths of up to 40 meters (130 ft.), or to shoot in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes. Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1 z When using the Waterproof Case to take photographs underwater, the weights prevent the case from floating. Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST z Use this cable to connect to a TV for shooting and viewing images.
Index A AC Adapter Kit................................. 196, 227 Accessories ............................................. 227 AEB Mode ............................................... 105 AE Lock ........................................... 104, 132 AF Frames..................................... 26, 94, 97 AF J Focus AF Lock ..................................................... 99 AF-Point Zoom .......................................... 98 Aspect Ratio ..............................................
Index Focus AF Frames.................................... 26, 94 AF Lock .............................................. 99 AF-Point Zoom ................................... 98 Face Select....................................... 101 Servo AF............................................. 99 Focus Bracketing..................................... 100 Focus Check ........................................... 146 Focusing Range Macro.................................................. 92 Manual Focus ...................
Index Poster Effect (Shooting Mode) .................. 63 Powered IS .............................................. 186 Power J Battery, AC Adapter Kit Power Saving ............................ 48, 180, 181 Printing .................................................... 164 Program AE ............................................... 80 Protect ..................................................... 148 R RAW .......................................................... 89 Recording Pixels (Image Size) ............
Handling Precautions Z Zoom ................................................... 25, 50 Handling Precautions • This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts. • Never place the camera close to magnets, motors or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.
FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1675 systems) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Battery Charger CB-2LX IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Trademark Acknowledgments • The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc.
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