Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Using GPS Functions Auto Mode Y P O Other Shooting Modes Camera User Guide ENGLISH C • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” (= 7) 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. P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories • Click the buttons in the lower right to access other pages.
Package Contents Compatible Memory Cards Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* Camera Battery Pack NB-6LH Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Wrist Strap • A memory card is not included (= 2).
Before Use Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Basic Guide Advanced Guide • Take and review some test shots initially 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 result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
Before Use Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Using GPS Functions Auto Mode Flash Lamp Microphone Movie button Shutter button Power button GPS antenna Lens C • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons on which they appear, or which they resemble.
Before Use Table of Contents Package Contents..........................2 Compatible Memory Cards.............2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information......................................3 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide...................................4 Table of Contents............................5 Common Camera Operations.........6 Safety Precautions..........................7 Basic Guide..................... 10 Cautions When Using This Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shock Resistant Camera.....
Before Use Common Camera Operations Applying special effects Basic Guide 4 Shoot Advanced Guide zz Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode).....................................
E Shoot/View Movies zz Shoot movies.................................................................................. 35, 64 zz View movies (Playback Mode).............................................................. 80 zz Fast-moving subjects, slow-motion playback........................................ 64 c Print zz Print pictures.......................................................................................
• Do not look through the viewfinder (if your model has one) at intense light sources, such as the sun on a clear day or an intense artificial light source. This could damage your eyesight. • Do not touch the product during thunderstorms if it is plugged in. This could result in electrical shock or fire. Immediately stop using the product and distance yourself from it. • Use only the recommended battery pack/batteries. • Do not place the battery pack/batteries near or in direct flame.
Caution Denotes the possibility of property damage. • Do not aim the camera at intense light sources, such as the sun on a clear day or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image sensor or other internal components. • This product cannot be used underwater at a depth greater than 25 meters (82 ft.), or in hot springs and other mineralized waters. This may cause product damage or water leakage.
Before Use Basic Guide Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Using GPS Functions Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback Cautions When Using This Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shock Resistant Camera...... 11 Cautions Before Using This Camera...................... 11 Cautions While Using This Camera....................... 11 Cautions After Using This Camera and Camera Care.......................................................................
Cautions When Using This Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shock Resistant Camera You can enjoy using this camera in the rain, on the beach, while skiing, or underwater within a depth of 25 meters (82 ft.). However, it can not be used in hot springs or other mineralized waters. Please be aware that Canon is not liable for any damage to the camera, battery packs, memory cards, or saved data caused by water leakage due to mistaken operation of the product. This camera is subjected to Canon testing standards.
Initial Preparations Cautions After Using This Camera and Camera Care Basic Guide Prepare for shooting as follows. • Rinse off the camera if there is liquid or sand on it after use. The liquid may soil or corrode the camera, and wiping the camera when sand is on it may scratch it. • After using the camera under water or in sandy or muddy environments, promptly rinse it well under fresh water, such as tap water no warmer than 30 °C (86 °F).
Before Use 2 Charge the battery pack. Holding the Camera zz CB-2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug zz Place the strap around your wrist. zz When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. Do not rest your fingers on the flash. Charging the Battery Pack the charger into a power outlet ( ). zz CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into the CB-2LY Y P O CB-2LYE Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger.
Before Use 2 Insert the battery pack. • For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery pack, see “Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time” (= 147). • Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used. Charge the battery pack on (or immediately before) the day of use. • The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz).
Before Use 4 Close the cover. zz Lower the cover in the direction of the Red Mark arrow and press it until it clicks into the closed position. zz Make sure the lock returns to the position shown, with the red mark no longer visible. • Do not open the covers when the camera is wet or submerged in water. If there is moisture on the camera, wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth until it is completely dry.
Before Use 2 Set the date and time. zz Press the buttons to choose an option. zz Press the buttons to specify the date and time. zz When finished, press the button. Changing the Date and Time Basic Guide Adjust the date and time as follows. 1 Access the camera menu. zz Press the button. Advanced Guide Camera Basics Using GPS Functions Auto Mode 2 Choose [Date/Time]. Y P O zz Press the zoom button to choose the [3] 3 Set the home time zone.
Before Use • Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed. • The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery pack or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, = 114), even if the camera is left off. • Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed when you turn the camera on.
Before Use Still Images Movies Trying the Camera Out Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. 1 Make sure the covers are closed.
Before Use Shoot. Shooting Movies Start shooting. zz Press the shutter button all the way zz Press the movie button. The camera down. zz As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. zz Your shot remains displayed on the screen for about two seconds. zz Even while the shot is displayed, you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button again.
Before Use Viewing zz Movies are identified by a [ ] icon. To play movies, go to step 3. After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Enter Playback mode. Camera Basics zz Press the <1> button. zz Your last shot is displayed. Using GPS Functions 3 Play movies. zz Press the button, press the 2 Browse through your images. zz To view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button.
Before Use Erasing Images Basic Guide You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Advanced Guide 1 Choose an image to erase. Camera Basics zz Press the buttons to choose an Using GPS Functions image. 2 Erase the image. Auto Mode zz Press the button, press the buttons to choose [a], and then press the button again.
Before Use Advanced Guide Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Camera Basics Using GPS Functions Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera, including shooting and playback options On/Off................................................................. 23 Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)......... 23 Shutter Button................................................... 24 Shooting Display Options................................ 24 Y P O Using the FUNC. Menu.....................
Before Use On/Off Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) Shooting Mode zz Press the power button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. zz To turn the camera off, press the power button again. Playback Mode zz Press the <1> button to turn the camera on and view your shots. zz To turn the camera off, press the <1> button again. • To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the <1> button. • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway (= 24).
Shutter Button Shooting Display Options To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down. Press the
button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen Information” (= 137).
Before Use Using the FUNC. Menu 4 Finish the setup process. Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (= 141 – 142) or playback mode (= 146). 1 Access the FUNC. menu. 2 Choose a menu item. zz Press the buttons to choose a menu item, and then press the or button.
Before Use Using Menus 3 Choose a menu item. Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [4], playback [1], and so on. Note that available menu items vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (= 143 – 146). 1 Access the menu. zz Press the button. 2 Choose a tab. zz Press the zoom button to choose a tab.
Indicator Display Clock The indicator on the back of the camera (= 4) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status. Color Indicator Status On Green Blinking Before Use Basic Guide You can check the current time.
Before Use Basic Guide Using GPS Functions Advanced Guide Camera Basics Basic GPS operations and features Using GPS Functions Auto Mode Using GPS Functions....................................... 29 Where to Use GPS, and How to Hold the Camera............................................................ 29 Using GPS Functions............................................. 30 Geotagging Images while Shooting....................... 30 Logging Camera Location Data.............................
Before Use Using GPS Functions Camera location information (latitude, longitude, and elevation) based on signals acquired from GPS satellites can be added to the still images and movies you shoot, or this information can be logged separately. In addition to geotagging, the camera clock can be updated automatically. Before using GPS functions, make sure the date, time, and home time zone on the camera are set correctly, as described in “Setting the Date and Time” (= 15).
Before Use Time Required to Receive a GPS Signal Tips When [ • GPS signal reception may take longer after battery replacement, or when you have not used GPS functions for some time. Using GPS Functions 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose [ ] (= 25). zz To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [ ].
Before Use • Geotagging applies the initial camera location and shooting date and time, as acquired when you begin shooting a movie. • For movies made using [ ] mode (= 59), geotagging applies the initial camera location and shooting date and time, as acquired for the first clip shot that day. Logging Camera Location Data You can keep a record of where the camera was taken by using location information acquired from GPS satellite signals over a period of time.
Before Use • Removing the battery pack after step 3 will deactivate the logger. To reactivate the logger after battery replacement, turn the camera on and then off again. • Saving GPS log files is not possible when the memory card writeprotect tab is in the locked position. Make sure the tab is set to the unlocked side. • Location information, date and time will be saved to the memory card when the camera is turned off or when displaying log files (= 32).
Before Use 3 Choose the log file to examine. zz To the right of today’s date, the time Number of Logs Acquired elapsed from the last time location information was recorded is displayed. zz Choose the desired date and press the button. The recorded latitude, longitude, time, and number of logs acquired that day are displayed. zz Press the button twice to return to the [GPS Settings] screen. When you press the button again, a message about GPS and logging is displayed.
Before Use Basic Guide Auto Mode Advanced Guide Camera Basics Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Using GPS Functions Auto Mode Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings............................................................. 35 Y P O Image Customization Features........................ 43 Customizing Camera Operation...................... 47 Shooting (Smart Auto)............................................ 35 Scene Icons...........................................
Before Use Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings 3 Enter [ For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Still Images Movies Shooting (Smart Auto) 1 Make sure the covers are closed. zz Make sure that both the memory card/ Red Mark battery cover lock and terminal lock return to the positions shown, with the red marks no longer visible.
Before Use 5 Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. Shooting Movies Start shooting. zz Press the movie button. The camera zz Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. zz Several AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus. Shoot. zz Press the shutter button all the way C down. zz As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically.
Before Use Resize the subject and recompose the shot as needed. zz To resize the subject, repeat the operations in step 4 (= 35). However, note that the sound of camera operations will be recorded. Note that movies shot at zoom factors shown in blue will look grainy. zz When you recompose shots, the focus, brightness, and colors will be automatically adjusted. Finish shooting. zz Press the movie button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops.
Before Use Still Images Movies Movies Scene Icons • The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly over an extended period. This does not indicate damage. • Keep your fingers away from the microphone while shooting movies. Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may cause the recording to sound muffled. • Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be recorded.
Before Use Still Images Movies Image Stabilization Icons Image stabilization for still images when panning* Image stabilization for macro shots (Hybrid IS) Movies On-Screen Frames Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in [ ] mode.
Before Use Common, Convenient Features Still Images Still Images Using the Self-Timer Movies Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 20x enlargement. 1 Press the zoom button. zz Hold the button until zooming stops. zz Zooming stops at the largest possible zoom factor (before the image becomes grainy), which is displayed when you release the zoom button.
Before Use Still Images zz Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a selftimer sound. zz Two seconds before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) zz To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. zz To restore the original setting, choose [ ] in step 1. Movies Customizing the Self-Timer You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10). 1 Choose [$].
Before Use Still Images Deactivating the Flash Still Images Adding a Date Stamp Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows. zz Press the button, press the buttons to choose [!], and then press the button. zz Once the setting is complete, [!] is displayed. zz To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [ ].
• Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follows. However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already have one may cause it to be printed twice. - Print using printer functions (= 122) - Use camera DPOF print settings (= 126) to print - Use the software downloaded from the Canon website (= 119) to print Before Use Image Customization Features Basic Guide Still Images Changing the Aspect Ratio Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows.
Before Use Still Images Changing Image Resolution (Size) Red-Eye Correction Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” (= 148). zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 25). zz The option you configured is now displayed. zz To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [ ].
Before Use Movies Changing Movie Image Quality Using the Wind Filter 3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see “Recording Time per Memory Card” (= 148). zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 25). zz The option you configured is now displayed. zz To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [ ].
Before Use Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Still Images Magnifying the Area in Focus Movies Displaying Grid Lines You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame. Advanced Guide Camera Basics Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. 1 Configure the setting.
• The area in focus is not magnified in the following cases when the shutter button is pressed halfway. - When digital zoom is used (= 40) - When Tracking AF is used (= 75) - When a TV is used as a display (= 115) Still Images Checking for Closed Eyes [ ] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes. 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [Blink Detection] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 26). 2 Shoot.
Before Use Still Images Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce redeye when the flash is used in low-light shots. 1 Access the [Flash Settings] screen. zz Press the button, choose [Flash Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 26). 2 Configure the setting. zz Choose [Red-Eye Lamp], and then choose [Off] (= 26). zz To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [On].
Before Use Still Images Changing the Image Display Style after Shots Basic Guide Advanced Guide Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. Camera Basics Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [Review Info] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (= 26). zz To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off]. Off Displays only the image. Detailed Displays shooting details (= 138).
Before Use Basic Guide Other Shooting Modes Advanced Guide Camera Basics Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions Using GPS Functions Auto Mode Specific Scenes................................................. 51 Applying Special Effects.................................. 54 Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect)....................................................
Before Use Specific Scenes Still Images Movies Shoot close-up subjects under water (Underwater Macro) Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. zz Take natural-colored, close-up shots of 1 Choose a shooting mode. zz Press the button, and then press the buttons to choose a shooting mode. zz When multiple icons are displayed in the middle of the screen, press the buttons to choose a shooting mode.
Before Use Still Images Shoot evening scenes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene) zz Beautiful shots of evening scenes without the need to hold the camera very still, as with a tripod. zz A single image is created by combining consecutive shots, reducing camera shake and image noise. Still Images Shoot under low light (Low Light) zz Shoot with minimal camera and subject shake even in low-light conditions. Still Images C Movies t Shoot fireworks (Fireworks) zz Vivid shots of fireworks.
Before Use Still Images Shooting Quickly Underwater Movies Basic Guide Correcting White Balance To avoid missing unexpected underwater shooting opportunities with subjects about 3 m (9.8 ft.) away from you, try switching to [S] mode (= 51) and setting the focusing range to [8]. These settings are especially effective when shooting subjects that are moving around. 1 Choose [S]. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 51) and choose [S]. 2 Choose the focusing range.
Before Use Applying Special Effects Still Images Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (FishEye Effect) Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. 1 Choose a shooting mode. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 51) to choose a shooting mode. 2 Shoot. Still Images Movies Shoot in vivid colors (Super Vivid) zz Shots in rich, vivid colors.
Before Use Still Images 3 For movies, choose the movie Movies Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) playback speed. zz Press the button, and then Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area. You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is not recorded.
Before Use Still Images Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) Still Images Shooting in Monochrome 1 Choose [ ]. (= 51) and choose [ zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” ]. zz Press the
button, press the buttons to choose a color tone, and then press the button. zz A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. Standard Shots resemble toy camera images. Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard].
Before Use Still Images Movies Shooting with Color Accent keep. Choose a single image color to keep and change other colors to black and white. 1 Choose [T]. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 51) and choose [T]. 2 Access the setting screen. zz Press the
button. zz The original image and the Color Accent image are displayed one after another. zz By default, green is the color that will be kept. 3 Specify the color.
Before Use Still Images Movies Shooting with Color Swap replace. You can replace one image color with another before shooting. Note that only one color can be replaced. 1 Choose [Y]. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 51) and choose [Y]. 2 Access the setting screen. zz Press the
button. zz The original image and the Color Swap image are displayed one after another. zz By default, green will be replaced with gray. 3 Specify the color to replace.
Before Use Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Movies Auto Clip Recording (Movie Digest) You can make a short movie of a day just by shooting still images. Before each shot, the camera will automatically record a movie clip of the scene. Each clip recorded that day is combined into a single file. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 51) and choose [ ]. 2 Shoot. C zz To shoot a still image, press the shutter button all the way down.
Before Use Still Images Auto Shooting after Face Detection (Smart Shutter) Auto Shooting after Smile Detection The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without you pressing the shutter button. 1 Choose [ ]. Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Using GPS Functions Auto Mode zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 51) and choose [ ], and then press the
button. zz Press the buttons to choose [ ], and then press the button.
Before Use Still Images Using the Wink Self-Timer Aim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down. The camera will shoot about two seconds after a wink is detected. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 51) and choose [ ], and then press the
button. zz Press the buttons to choose [ ], and then press the button. 2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway.
3 Press the shutter button all the way down. zz The camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Look straight at camera to start count down] is displayed. zz The lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played. 4 Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera. zz After the camera detects a new face, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp will remain lit.) About two seconds later, the camera will shoot.
Before Use • On-screen image brightness in step 3, when you pressed the shutter button halfway, may not match the brightness of your shots. • With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, there will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes images to reduce noise. • Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera (= 78). • If the flash fires, your shot may be overexposed. In this case, set the flash to [!] and shoot again (= 77).
Before Use Movies Shooting Various Movies Movies Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies Movies Shooting iFrame Movies You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Note that sound is not recorded. 1 Choose [ ]. (= 51) and choose [ ]. zz Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. C zz Press the movie button. zz To stop movie recording, press the movie button again. • The resolution is [ ] (= 45) and cannot be changed.
Before Use • Zooming is not available during recording, even if you press the zoom button. • Focus, exposure, and color are determined when you press the movie button. Basic Guide • When you play the movie (= 80), it will be played back in slow motion. • You can change the playback speed of movies by using the software (= 119).
Before Use Basic Guide P Mode Advanced Guide Camera Basics More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style Using GPS Functions Auto Mode • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to [G] mode. • [G]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure Y P O • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than [G], make sure the function is available in that mode (= 140 – 144). Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)................ 67 Image Brightness (Exposure)................
Still Images Movies Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. 1 Enter [G] mode. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” Before Use Image Brightness (Exposure) Basic Guide Still Images Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of –2 to +2. Advanced Guide Camera Basics Using GPS Functions Auto Mode (= 51) and choose [G].
Before Use Still Images Movies Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately. Still Images Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics 1 Deactivate the flash (= 42). 2 Lock the exposure. zz Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked.
Still Images Changing the ISO Speed Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 25). zz The option you configured is now displayed. Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness.
Before Use Still Images Movies Still Images Movies Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Custom White Balance For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia or black and white. Balance” (= 69) to choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 25).
Before Use • White balance (= 69) cannot be set in [ ] or [ ] modes. • With [ ] and [ ] modes, colors other than people’s skin tone may change. These settings may not produce the expected results with some skin tones. Still Images Still Images Continuous Shooting Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shooting Speed” (= 149). Movies 1 Configure the setting.
Before Use Still Images Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) Still Images Movies Shooting in Manual Focus Mode To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e]. For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” (= 148). zz Press the button, press the buttons to choose [e], and then press the button. zz Once the setting is complete, [e] is displayed. • In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar, [e] will turn gray and the camera will not focus.
Before Use • When you focus manually, the AF frame mode (= 74) is [Center] and AF frame size (= 74) is [Normal], and these settings cannot be changed. • Focusing is possible when using the digital zoom (= 40) or digital tele-converter (= 73), or when using a TV as a display (= 118), but the magnified display will not appear. • To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to stabilize it.
Before Use Still Images Movies Changing the AF Frame Mode Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. zz Press the button, choose [AF Frame] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (= 26). Still Images Movies Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ([ ] only).
Still Images 3 Shoot. zz Press the shutter button halfway. [ Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. 1 Choose [Tracking AF]. zz Follow the steps in “Changing the AF Frame Mode” (= 74) to choose [Tracking AF]. zz [ ] is displayed in the center of the screen. 2 Choose a subject to focus on. zz Aim the camera so that [ ] is on the desired subject, and then press the button.
Before Use Still Images Still Images Movies Shooting with the AF Lock Shooting with Servo AF This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long as you press the shutter button halfway. The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. 1 Lock the focus. 1 Configure the setting.
Before Use Flash Still Images Changing the Flash Mode You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (= 148). • In [Z] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera (= 78).
Before Use Movies • FE: Flash Exposure Deactivating Powered IS Still Images Movies Changing the IS Mode Settings 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button, choose [IS Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 26). 2 Configure the setting. zz Choose [IS Mode], and then choose the desired option (= 26). Continuous Shoot Only* Off Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS) (= 39).
Before Use Basic Guide Playback Mode Advanced Guide Camera Basics Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways Using GPS Functions • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the <1> button to enter Playback mode. Auto Mode Y P O • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras. Viewing............................................................... 80 Protecting Images.............
Before Use Still Images Movies Viewing zz Movies are identified by a [ ] icon. To play movies, go to step 3. Basic Guide Advanced Guide After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Camera Basics 1 Enter Playback mode. zz Press the <1> button. zz Your last shot is displayed. Using GPS Functions 3 Play movies. zz To start playback, press the button, 2 Browse through your images. zz To view the previous image, press the button.
Before Use Still Images • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. • To deactivate Scroll Display, choose MENU (= 26) > [1] tab > [Scroll Display] > [Off]. • To have the most recent shot displayed when you enter Playback mode, choose MENU (= 26) > [1] tab > [Resume] > [Last shot]. • To change the transition shown between images, access MENU (= 26) and choose your desired effect in [1] tab > [Transition].
Before Use Still Images Movies Switching Display Modes Still Images Basic Guide Histogram Press the
button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “Playback (Detailed Information Display)” (= 138).
Still Images Checking the Focus To check the focus of your shots, you can magnify the area of the image that was in the AF frame at the time of shooting. 1 Access Focus Check. zz Press the
button (= 82). zz A white frame is displayed where the AF frame was when the focus was set. zz Gray frames are displayed over faces detected later, in Playback mode. zz The portion of the image in the orange frame is magnified. 2 Switch frames. zz Press the zoom button once.
Before Use Still Images Movies Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering image display according to your specified conditions. You can also protect (= 87) or delete (= 90) these images all at once. Favorites Shot Date ; My Category Still image/Movie Displays images tagged as favorites (= 94). Displays the images shot on a specific date. Displays the images of a specific category (= 95).
Movies Viewing Movie Digest Short Movies Short movies created in [ Before Use Image Viewing Options Basic Guide Still Images ] mode (= 59) can be viewed by date. Magnifying Images 1 Choose a movie. 1 Magnify an image. zz Press the button, choose zz Pressing the zoom button will [ ] in the menu, and choose the date (= 25). 2 Play the movie. zz Press the button to start playback. zoom in and magnify the image.
Before Use Still Images Movies Changing Slideshow Settings Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three seconds. zz Press the button, choose [.] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 25). zz The slideshow will start after [Loading image] is displayed for a few seconds. zz Press the button to stop the slideshow. • The camera’s power-saving functions (= 23) are deactivated during slideshows.
Before Use Still Images Auto Playback of Related Images (Smart Shuffle) Based on the current image, the camera offers four images that you may wish to view. After you choose to view one of those images, the camera offers four more images. This is an enjoyable way to play back images in an unexpected order. Try this feature after you have taken many shots, in many kinds of scenes. 1 Choose Smart Shuffle. zz Press the button, and then choose [ ] in the menu (= 25).
Before Use Using the Menu Choosing Images Individually 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button and choose 1 Choose [Select]. zz Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” (= 88), choose [Select] and press the button. [Protect] on the [1] tab (= 26). 2 Choose an image. zz Press the buttons to choose an 2 Choose a selection method. zz Choose a menu item and an option as desired (= 26). zz To return to the menu screen, press the button.
Before Use 3 Choose an ending image. Selecting a Range zz Press the button to choose [Last 1 Choose [Select Range]. image], and then press the button. zz Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” (= 88), choose [Select Range] and press the button. Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Using GPS Functions 2 Choose a starting image. zz Press the button. zz Press the buttons to choose an image, and then press the button.
Before Use Specifying All Images at Once Still Images 1 Choose [Select All Images]. zz Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” (= 88), choose [Select All Images] and press the button. 2 Protect the images. zz Press the buttons to choose [Protect], and then press the button. Movies Erasing Images Basic Guide You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images (= 87) cannot be erased.
Before Use Erasing Multiple Images at Once You can choose multiple images to erase at once. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images (= 87) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button, and then choose [Erase] on the [1] tab (= 26). 2 Choose a selection method. zz Choose a menu item and an option as desired (= 26).
Before Use Selecting a Range Specifying All Images at Once 1 Choose [Select All Images]. 1 Choose [Select Range]. zz Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection zz Following step 2 in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 91), choose [Select Range] and press the button. 2 Choose images. zz Follow steps 2 – 3 in “Selecting a Range” Method” (= 91), choose [Select All Images] and press the button. 2 Erase the images. zz Press the buttons to choose (= 89) to specify images.
Before Use Still Images Movies Rotating Images Using the Menu Basic Guide 1 Choose [Rotate]. Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. zz Press the button and choose [Rotate] on the [1] tab (= 26). 1 Choose [\]. Advanced Guide Camera Basics Using GPS Functions zz Press the button, and then choose [\] in the menu (= 25). Auto Mode 2 Rotate the image. Y P O zz Press the buttons to choose an 2 Rotate the image.
Before Use Deactivating Auto Rotation Still Images Follow these steps to deactivate automatic image rotation, which rotates images based on the current camera orientation. zz Press the button, choose [Auto Rotate] on the [1] tab, and then choose [Off] (= 26). Movies Image Categories Basic Guide You can tag images as favorites or assign them to My Category groups. By choosing a category in filtered playback, you can restrict the following operations to all of those images.
Before Use Organizing Images by Category (My Category) Using the Menu 1 Choose [Favorites]. zz Press the button and choose [Favorites] on the [1] tab (= 26). 2 Choose an image. zz Press the buttons to choose an image, and then press the button. [ ] is displayed. zz To untag the image, press the button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. zz Repeat this process to choose additional images. 3 Finish the setup process. zz Press the button. A C confirmation message is displayed.
Before Use 3 Choose a category. • Images will not be assigned to a category if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. Using the Menu 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button, and then choose [My Category] on the [1] tab (= 26). 2 Choose a selection method. zz Choose a menu item and an option as desired (= 26). zz To return to the menu screen, press the button. Choosing Images Individually 1 Choose [Select].
3 Choose a category. zz Press the
button to choose the category options, and then press the buttons to choose a category. Before Use Editing Still Images Basic Guide • Image editing (= 97 – 101) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Still Images Resizing Images 4 Finish the setup process. zz Press the button to choose [Select], and then press the button.
Before Use 4 Save the new image. Still Images zz Press the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. zz The image is now saved as a new file. Cropping Basic Guide You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. 1 Choose [Trimming]. zz Press the button, and then choose [Trimming] on the [1] tab (= 26). 5 Review the new image. zz Press the button. [Display new image?] is displayed.
Before Use Resolution After Cropping 4 Save as a new image and Still Images Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) review. zz Follow steps 4 – 5 in “Resizing Images” (= 98). You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate file. For details on each option, see “Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)” (= 70). 1 Choose [My Colors]. zz Press the button, and then • Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of [ (= 44) or resized to [ ] (= 97).
Before Use • The color of images edited using this function may vary slightly from the color of images shot using My Colors (= 70). Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects stand out better. Choose from four correction levels, and then save the image as a separate file.
Before Use 4 Save as a new image and Movies Editing Movies review. zz Press the buttons to choose [New File], and then press the button. zz The image is now saved as a new file. zz Follow step 5 in “Resizing Images” (= 98). • Some images may not be corrected accurately. • To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased. • Protected images cannot be overwritten.
Before Use 3 Review the edited movie. zz Press the buttons to choose [ ], and then press the button. The edited movie is now played. zz To edit the movie again, repeat step 2. zz To cancel editing, press the buttons to choose [ ]. Press the button, press the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button again. 4 Save the edited movie. zz Press the buttons to choose [ ], and then press the button.
Before Use Basic Guide Setting Menu Advanced Guide Camera Basics Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience Using GPS Functions Auto Mode Adjusting Basic Camera Functions............... 104 Silencing Camera Operations.............................. 104 Adjusting the Volume........................................... 104 Customizing Sounds............................................ 104 Hiding Hints and Tips........................................... 105 Screen Brightness.........
Before Use Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Adjusting the Volume MENU (= 26) functions on the [3] tab can be configured. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience. Advanced Guide zz Choose [Volume], and then press the Silencing Camera Operations button. zz Choose an item, and then press the buttons to adjust the volume. Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. Basic Guide Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows.
Before Use Hiding Hints and Tips Screen Brightness Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. (= 25) or MENU (= 26) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. zz Choose [Hints & Tips], and then choose Basic Guide Adjust screen brightness as follows. Advanced Guide zz Choose [LCD Brightness], and then press the buttons to adjust the brightness. [Off].
Before Use 2 Choose one of your shots. Start-up Screen Customize the start-up screen shown after you turn the camera on as follows. zz Choose an image and press the button. After [Register?] is displayed, press the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. zz Choose [Start-up Image], and then press option. 1 2 • The previous start-up option is overwritten when you assign a new start-up image.
Before Use 2 Choose [OK]. zz Press the buttons to choose [Cancel], press the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. 3 Format the memory card. zz To begin the formatting process, press the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. zz When formatting is finished, [Memory card formatting complete] is displayed. Press the button.
Before Use File Numbering Date-Based Image Storage Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change how the camera assigns file numbers. zz Choose [File Numbering], and then Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. zz Choose [Create Folder], and then choose [Daily].
Before Use World Clock Date and Time To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/ Time setting manually. Before using the world clock, be sure to set the date and time and your home time zone, as described in “Setting the Date and Time” (= 15). 1 Specify your destination.
Before Use Metric / Non-Metric Display Restoring Defaults Change the unit of measurement shown in GPS elevation information (= 30), the zoom bar (= 35), the MF indicator (= 72), and elsewhere from m/cm to ft/in as needed. zz Choose [Units], and then choose [ft/in]. Basic Guide If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. 1 Access the [Reset All] screen. zz Choose [Reset All], and then press the button.
Before Use Adjusting Other Settings Basic Guide The following settings can also be adjusted on the [3] tab.
Before Use Basic Guide Accessories Advanced Guide Camera Basics Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately Using GPS Functions Auto Mode System Map..................................................... 113 Optional Accessories..................................... 114 Power Supplies.................................................... 114 Flash Unit............................................................. 114 Other Accessories.......
Before Use System Map Basic Guide Flash Unit Included Accessories Advanced Guide Camera Basics Wrist Strap Battery Pack NB-6LH*1 Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE*1 Using GPS Functions High-Power Flash HF-DC2 Auto Mode Y P O Canon-Brand PictBridge-Compatible Printers USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)*2 Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Other Accessories Power Memory Card Card Reader Cables AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40*3 HDMI Cable HTC-100 AV Cable AVC-DC400 Computer C TV/Video System *
Before Use Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. Power Supplies zz Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE zz Charger for Battery Pack NB-6LH • The battery pack includes a convenient cover which you can attach to know the charging status at a glance.
Before Use Still Images Interface Cable IFC-400PCU zz For connecting the camera to a computer Movies Using Optional Accessories or printer. Still Images Basic Guide Movies Playback on a TV AV Cable AVC-DC400 zz Connect the camera to a TV to enjoy playback on the larger TV screen. Camera Basics By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual.
Before Use Still Images zz On the camera, open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal. 3 Turn the TV on and switch to video input. zz Switch the TV input to the video input you connected the cable to in step 2. 4 Turn the camera on. zz Press the <1> button to turn the camera on. zz Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.) zz When finished, turn off the camera and TV before disconnecting the cable.
Before Use 4 Control the camera with the TV remote. zz Press the buttons on the remote to browse images. zz To display the camera control panel, press the OK/Select button. Select control panel options by pressing the buttons to choose an option, and then pressing the OK/Select button again.
Before Use • When the camera and TV are connected, you can also shoot while previewing shots on the larger screen of the TV. To shoot, follow the same steps as when using the camera screen. However, AF-Point Zoom (= 46), Stitch Assist (= 63) and MF-Point Zoom (= 72) are not available. Still Images Movies Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. 1 Make sure the camera is off.
Using the Software Using the Float Attaching Float FT-DC1 (sold separately) prevents the camera from sinking in water. Can be used at depths of up to 10 m (33 ft.). zz Attach the float as shown to the end of the wrist strap included with the camera. The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer.
Before Use Checking Your Computer Environment Installing the Software The software can be used on the following computers. For detailed system requirements and compatibility information, including support in new operating systems, visit the Canon website. Operating System* Windows Windows 8/8.1 Windows 7 SP1 Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Advanced Guide 1 Download the software. zz With a computer connected to the Mac OS Internet, access http://www.canon.com/ icpd/.
Before Use Saving Images to a Computer zz Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] and then click [OK]. Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8 are used here for the sake of illustration. For other functions, refer to the help system of the relevant software (some software excluded). Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics 1 Connect the camera to the Using GPS Functions computer. zz With the camera turned off, open the zz Double-click [ cover ( ).
Before Use Still Images • Windows 7: If the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [ ] icon in the taskbar. • Windows Vista or XP: To start CameraWindow, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► [CameraWindow] ► [CameraWindow]. • Mac OS: If CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock.
Before Use 3 Turn the printer on. 4 Turn the camera on. Still Images Configuring Print Settings zz Press the <1> button to turn the camera 1 Access the printing screen. on. zz Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” (= 122 – 123) to access the screen at left. 5 Choose an image. 6 Access the printing screen. zz Press the button, choose [c], and press the button again. 7 Print the image. C zz Press the buttons to choose [Print], and then press the button.
Before Use Still Images Cropping Images before Printing Still Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. 1 Choose [Paper Settings]. zz After following step 1 in “Configuring Print Settings” (= 123) to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the button. 1 Choose [Trimming].
Before Use 3 Choose the printing area. Available Layout Options Default Bordered Borderless N-up ID Photo Fixed Size zz Follow step 2 in “Cropping Images before Matches current printer settings. Prints with blank space around the image. Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. Choose how many images to print per sheet. Prints images for identification purposes. Only available for images with a resolution of L and an aspect ratio of 4:3. Choose the print size. Choose from 3.5 x 5 in.
Before Use Still Images Movie Printing Options Single Sequence Prints the current scene as a still image. Prints a series of scenes, a certain interval apart, on a single sheet of paper. You can also print the folder number, file number, and elapsed time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On]. Configuring Print Settings Specify the printing format, whether to add the date or file number, and other settings as follows. These settings apply to all images in the print list.
Before Use • Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both [Date] and [File No.] at the same time. • Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately). • The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the [3] tab (= 15). Still Images Setting Up Printing for Individual Images 1 Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. zz Press the button, choose [Select Images & Qty.
Before Use Still Images Still Images Basic Guide Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) Setting Up Printing for All Images zz Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing zz When images have been added to the for Individual Images” (= 127), choose [Select All Images] and press the button. zz Press the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. print list (= 126 – 128), the screen at left is displayed after you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.
Before Use • [ ] may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera. Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings. • After importing images to your computer, also refer to "Software Instruction Manual" (= 119) and the printer manual for further information. Still Images Adding Images Individually 1 Choose [Select].
Before Use Still Images Movies Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted (= 2). Inserting a prepared Eye-Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer of images to a computer or uploading to a photo-sharing website. Images are transferred by the Eye-Fi card. Refer to the card’s user manual or contact the manufacturer for instructions on preparing and using cards or resolving transfer problems.
Before Use Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer Basic Guide Configure the setting as follows to disable Eye-Fi transfer by the card, if necessary. Advanced Guide zz Press the button, choose Camera Basics [Eye-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab, and then press the button. zz Choose [Eye-Fi trans.], and then choose [Disable]. Using GPS Functions • [Eye-Fi Settings] is not shown unless an Eye-Fi card is in the camera with its write-protect tab in the unlocked position.
Before Use Basic Guide Appendix Advanced Guide Camera Basics Helpful information when using the camera Using GPS Functions Auto Mode Troubleshooting.............................................. 133 On-Screen Messages...................................... 135 On-Screen Information................................... 137 Shooting (Information Display)............................. 137 Playback (Detailed Information Display).............. 138 Y P O Functions and Menu Tables...........................
Before Use Troubleshooting Strange display on the screen when shooting. 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 Nothing happens when the power button is pressed. • Confirm that the battery pack is charged (= 13). • Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is fully closed (= 15). • Dirty battery terminals reduce battery performance.
Before Use Subjects in shots look too dark. Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings are not available. • Set the flash mode to [h] (= 77). • Available setting items vary by shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode”, “FUNC. Menu”, and “Shooting Tab Menu” (= 140 – 144). Basic Guide Shooting Movies Advanced Guide The elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is interrupted.
Sound is not played during movies. • Adjust the volume (= 80) if you have activated [Mute] (= 104) or the sound in the movie is faint. • No sound is played for movies shot in [ ] (= 55) or [ because audio is not recorded in these modes. ] (= 64) mode On-Screen Messages Before Use Basic Guide If an error message is displayed, respond as follows. No memory card Advanced Guide • The memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way. Reinsert the memory card facing the correct way (= 14).
Before Use Cannot magnify!/Cannot play back this content in Smart Shuffle/ Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot register this image!/ Cannot modify/Cannot assign to category/Unselectable image. A camera error was detected (error number) • If this error message is displayed immediately after a shot, the image may not have been saved. Switch to Playback mode to check for the image.
Before Use On-Screen Information Red-eye correction (= 44) AF frame (= 74) Spot AE point frame (= 68) Date stamp (= 42) ISO speed (= 69) GPS reception status (= 30) GPS logging indicator (= 31) AE lock (= 68), FE lock (= 77) Shutter speed Shooting (Information Display) Y P O * Battery level (= 138) Camera orientation* White balance (= 69) My Colors (= 70) Drive mode (= 71) Grid lines (= 46) Camera shake warning (= 37) Metering method (= 68) Resoluti
Before Use Playback (Detailed Information Display) Battery Level Basic Guide An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level. Display Advanced Guide Details Sufficient charge Camera Basics Slightly depleted, but sufficient (Blinking red) [Change the battery pack.
Before Use • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV (= 115). Basic Guide Advanced Guide Summary of Movie Control Panel in "Viewing" (= 80) Camera Basics Exit Using GPS Functions Play Slow Motion (Press the buttons to adjust the playback speed. No sound is played.) Skip Backward* (To continue skipping backward, keep holding down the button.) Previous Frame (For fast-rewind, keep holding down the button.
Before Use Functions and Menu Tables Basic Guide Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Advanced Guide 4 Shooting Mode P S O – O O O O O O O O O – O O – O – O – O – O – – O – O O – O *1 O – – ! AE Lock/FE Lock (= 68, 77)*3 O – O O – O – O – O O O – O – O – O – AF Lock (= 68) – O – – – O – – – – O – O O O – O – Function Flash (= 42, 77) h Z O O Focusing Range (= 72, 76) e – O – O – O 8 O – f Tracking AF (= 75) O – O O – O O
Before Use FUNC.
Before Use 4 Shooting Mode Basic Guide G S O – O O O O O O O O O – O O O – O – O – O – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – O – O O O O – – – *1 – O O O – O O – O O – O O – O O – O O – O O O O O O O O O – O O O – O O O – O O O – O O O – O O O – Function Drive Mode (= 71) P I T Y t N x v O O O O O O O – O – O – O – Camera Basics O O O O O – – – Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes Advanced Guide Still Image Aspect Ratio (= 43) Reso
Before Use 4 Shooting Tab Menu Basic Guide 4 Shooting Mode Function AF Frame (= 74) Face AiAF*1 O – Tracking AF – Center AF Frame Size (= 74)*2 – Normal – Small Digital Zoom (= 40) Standard O Off O – 1.5x/2.0x AF-Point Zoom (= 46) On O Off O Servo AF (= 76) – On Off*3 O AF-assist Beam (= 47) On O O Off MF-Point Zoom (= 72) – On Off O Safety MF (= 72) – On O Off *1 Operation when no faces are detected varies by shooting mode. *2 Available when the AF frame is set to [Center]. ] mode.
Before Use 4 Shooting Mode G S O O O O O O O O – O – O – O – O O O O O O O O O O – O O O – O – – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – O – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Function Flash Settings (= 44, 48) Red-Eye Corr. Red-Eye Lamp On Off On Off i-Contrast (= 69) Auto Off Wind Filter (= 45) On/Off Review (= 48) Off/2 – 10 sec.
Before Use 3 Set Up Tab Menu Item 1 Playback Tab Menu Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Item Basic Guide Ref. Page Item Ref.
Handling Precautions Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page Rotate = 93 Play Movie = 80 Print List = 126 Movie Digest Playback = 85 Print = 122 Smart Shuffle = 87 Protect = 87 Image Search = 84 Favorites = 94 Slideshow = 86 Erase = 90 C • The camera is a high-precision electronic device. Avoid dropping it or subjecting it to strong impact.
Before Use Specifications Camera Effective Pixels (Max.) Approx. 12.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length 5x zoom: 5.0 (W) – 25.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 140 (T) mm) 1 Waterproof Capability IEC/JIS protection class “IPX8” equivalent* For use within a depth of 25 meters (82 ft.) up to 60 minutes. Dustproof Capability IEC/JIS protection class “IP6X” equivalent*1 Shock Resistant Capability Canon standard based on MIL Standard 810F Method 516.
• Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended. Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card Number of Shots per Memory Card (Approx. shots) 8 GB 32 GB Recording Pixels 2505 10115 (Medium 1) 2M/2816x2112 4723 19064 (Medium 2) 2M/1600x1200 12927 52176 (Small) 40937 165225 (Large) 12M/4000x3000 0.
Before Use Continuous Shooting Speed Approx. 1.9 shots/sec. Basic Guide Advanced Guide Shutter Speed [ ] mode, automatically set range Camera Basics 1 – 1/1600 sec. Using GPS Functions Aperture Auto Mode f/number f/3.9 / f/8.0 (W), f/4.8 / f/10 (T) Battery Pack NB-6LH Type: Nominal Voltage: Nominal Capacity: Charging Cycles: Operating Temperatures: Dimensions: Weight: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 3.7 V DC 1060 mAh Approx. 300 times 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) 34.4 x 41.8 x 6.9 mm (1.
Before Use Index A Color (white balance)........................... 69 AC adapter kit.............................. 114, 118 Continuous shooting............................. 71 Accessories.........................................114 Cropping....................................... 98, 124 Active Display....................................... 81 Custom white balance.......................... 70 AE lock................................................. 68 AF frames......................................
Before Use Menu Basic operations............................. 26 Table............................................. 140 Metering method.................................. 68 Miniature effect (shooting mode).......... 55 Monochrome (shooting mode)............. 56 Movie Digest (shooting mode).............. 59 Movies Editing.......................................... 101 Image quality (resolution/frame rate)........ 44, 45, 64 Recording time............................. 148 My Category...........................
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