I CallOll CDI-E215 iN DIGITAL CAMERA >= Before Using the Camera I- (3 Shooting m ;0 Using the Mode Dial Advanced Shooting Functions Playback/Erasing CallOll igs/TransferSettings Customizingthe Camera O. < Q. (3 Appendix Camera ¢) _=. This guide explains User camera features Guide and procedures O. CDI-E215-010 XXXXX © 2006 CANON INC, PRINTED IN JAPAN Fic_ridge I_IR_ cr 6UBBLEJErE_fjl_'/It DIRECT in detail.
• Automatically conditions adjusts shooting settings to match particular • Reduces blurriness with an image stabilizer function • Shoot in high-speed ISO with reduced blurriness from hand or subject movement • Shoot movies in any mode by pressing the movie button • Shoots movies with stereo sound • Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor • Attach the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter lens, or close-up lens to shoot I of Recorded Images • Effortlessly t
Conventions Used in this Guide Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the )rocedure can be used. In the example below, the mode dial can be used in the following shooting modes. o_ (Auto) • _ (Portrait) • _ (Landscape) • [] (Night Scene) • _ (Sports) • $CN (Special Scene) • • • • • • _ (Stitch Assist) "_ (Movie) _ (Program AE) "rv (Shutter-speed priority AE) Av (Aperture-priority AE) M (Manual) • See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 167).
Contents Items marked with a _j_ functions or procedures. are lists or charts that summarize camera Please Read ............................................. 5 Safety Precautions ........................................ Preventing Malfunctions ................................... 6 11 Using the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder ..................... Customizing Display Information ............................ Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ..................... Power Saving Function ..........
Shooting intheCreative Zone ............................... P Program Tv Setting AM Setting M Manually 57 AE the Shutter Speed the Aperture Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button .................. Selecting an AF Frame ................................. Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus) ........................ Switching between Focus Settings ........................... Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) .......................
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) ......................... Protecting Images ....................................... Erasing AllImages ...................................... 105 109 110 Setting theDPOF Print Settings ............................ Setting theDPOF Transfer Settings ......................... 111 114 ¢, : , .,J. : , _=o Camera ............................................... 120 When the power is turned on .............................. LCD monitorNiewfinder ..............................
Handling Precautions Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc.
VideoFormat Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 116). Language Setting Please see the Basic Guide (p. 5) to change the language setting. • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage by a child could result in serious injury. • Neck strap: Placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in asphyxiation. • Memory card: If swallowed accidentally, contact a doctor immediately. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.
!!!!!!!!!!!!! • Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. • The battery should not be immersed in water. • Do not attempt to disassemble, battery. alter or apply heat to the • Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing. • Use only recommended batteries and accessories. Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings.
i iillliiiiill i iiliiliiliii liliiiiilli i iiliiliilii • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. • Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera. Such items may lose data or stop working.
m[_rt[tBlT_ i i iiii iii ii ii ii ii ii ii iiiii!lii! ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii iil ilili ii.... ii ii • Do not get the camera caught on other objects or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when wearing or holding it bythe neck strap. Doing so may result in injury or damage to the camera. • Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. • Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug.
• Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash. • Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. • Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Doing so could result in burns.
l BeforeUsingthe Camera-The ComponentsGuide Front View ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® Neck Strap Mounts Self-timer Lamp/Tally Lamp/Red-eye Flash (Basic Guide p. 11) Microphone (R) (pp. 102, 103) Microphone (L) (pp. 102, 103) AF-assist Beam (p. 28) Lens ® Reduction Lamp (pp. 43, 46, 28) ® Ring Release Button (p. 141 ) ® Tripod Socket (p. 143) Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1 ) Memory Card Slot Cover (Basic Guide p. 1 ) _.._Terminal Cover DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 21 ) L_ DC IN Terminal (p.
Attaching the Neck Strap Attach the strap as illustrated. Check that the strap does not come loose from the strap mount when pulled. Perform the same steps on the other side of the camera. Attaching the Lens Cap Fit the lens cap over the lens casing so that it covers the entire lens. Always replace the lens cap after use. eAttach the lens cap cord to the strap. • Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera's power. 0 o 3 "C3 o Q =_.
Back _ ® _ @ @ 14 View _ (Flash)/_ (Microphone) Button (pp, 102, 103, Basic Guide p, 11 ) Mode Dial (p, 46, Basic Guide p, 8) Shutter Button (Basic Guide p, 6) Zoom Lever Shooting: [-_] (Telephoto)/[] (Wide Angle) (p, 41, Basic Guide p, 10) Playback: O_ (Zoom in)/l_ (Zoom out) (p, 92) _ (Continuous)/q_,_ (Self-timer) Button (pp, 42, 43) Power/Mode Indicator Orange: Shooting mode Green: Playback mode/Printer connection Yellow: Computer connection OFF Button Mode Lever (Basic Guide p, 3) AN' OUT (audio
Operation Panel I m B" 3 (!_ Diopter Adjustment Dial (p, 16) Viewfinder (p, 16) _ Movie Button (p, 46, Basic Guide p, 7) _ Omni Selector A(Up) V(Down) _(Lef[) I_(Right) _ Indicator Blinking Red: Recording to memory card/Reading memory card/Erasing from memory card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) MENU Button (p, 26, Basic Guide p, 16) CZ_SET/_ (AF Frame Selector) Button (p, 63, Basic Guide p, 15) DISP, Button (p, 16) (_ _ (Shor[cut)/[_cv (Print/Share) Button (p, 61, Basic Guide pp, 17
l Before Using the Camera - Operations Pressing the DISP. button switches the display mode. The screens that are displayed are based on the [Custom Display] settings (p. 17). Also, closing the LCD monitor causes the viewfinder to display. 1 Press the DISP. button. • The display mode changes as follows. Shooting Mode (a) When the LCD monitor is opened. (Default setting) i_11_ LCD Monitor Display (No Information) Playback Mode (I-_-]) ! LCD Monitor Display.
eTheLCDmonitor andviewfinder display settings are remembered even af[er thecamera power isturned off. • TheLCDmonitor willnotswitch tothedetailed display inthe index playback mode (p.93). Youcanselect whether ornottodisplay thefollowing information on theLCDmonitor andviewfinder inthecurrent shooting mode, and switch between displays bypressing theDISP. button. • Shooting info. o0 • GridLines (o • Histogram* (p.19) 5" * P, Tv, AM, and M only t1 r_] (Rec.) Menu _ [Custom Display].
3 [Shooting Info]*/[Grid Lines]*/ [Histogram]. • Using the A, V, _1, and • buttons, select the items you wish to display on the LCD monitor or viewfinder, and press the SET button to place a ,/ mark. • Display locations with no ,/marks will not have any information displayed. • Even though items that are greyed out Does not display when the DISP. button is pressed can be set, they will not display in this shooting mode.
Histogram The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of an image, and you can display it in the p, Tv, Av, and M modes to confirm the brightness while shooting. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 75).
I m {,] dii_i| [,]il J] _l;-l/_,L_I, I,]ilii[_il Shooting i[_ BI _v_ [,-_ i(,] i mode 80 lOO 200 400 ISO Speed (p. 69) D ]-1 _tFrar_ ] "1 AF Frame (p. 63) _E_ "1 Low Battery (p. 132) Drive Mode (pp. 42, 43) I _ Macro!Super Macro (p. 40, Basic Guide p. 12) Flash (Basic Guide p. 11) _ _ Auto Rotate (p.8Z) eRec(Red) "_ Movie Recording (p. 46) _DE3_EE} mm_l_@m_ ShootingModes(p.46,Basic Guidep, 8) Stills: Reco;dable Shots.4 Movies: Remaining Time*4/ Elapsed Time -2 * " "+2 [] Settings (p.
"1 Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to display no information. *2 Appears when selected in [Custom Display] (p. 17). *3 This is not normally displayed. It appears when remaining available internal memory (buffer) is half or less during movie recording. When the buffer warning indicates full, shooting or recording may be stopped. *4 "0" appears in red when no more recording space is available for either still images at the current number of recordable images, or movies.
Detailed Q-2'"+2 Exposure Compensation (p. 75) Macro/Super Macro (p. 40, Basic Guide p. 12) _A_s My Colors (Shooting) (p. 80) My Colors (Playback) (p. 100) Histogram (p. 19) C_3 C3C.3 Metering Method (p. 73) 'R P Tv Av M White Balance (p. 77) Shooting Modes (pp. 53, 54, 46, 57, Basic Guide pp. 3, 8) _ Still image shot while shooting a movie (p. 49) image with the My Colors effect (p. 100) []-_'"+2 Flash Ad ust (p. 82) Flash Output (p. 82 [] Manual Focus (p. 77) Shutter speed (p.
o nformation for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. • Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. -When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view) or in the viewfinder (information view) -When using the detailed display mode of the Playback mode This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power.
When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Setting 1 [] (Set the Home/World Time Zones up) Menu _ [Time Zone]. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) 2 Q (Home) _ SET button. 3 Use the <1 or 1_ button to select a home time zone from the map ._ SET button.
Switching 1 2 to the Destination (Set up) Menu Use the • button. _ [Time or 1_ button • To change the destination Time Zone Zone]. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) to select _ (World) _ MENU time zone, use the SET button. lf you change the date and time when the World option is selected, the Home date and time will also change automatically.
Menus are used to set the shooting, printing and playback settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. • FUNC. Menu • Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. ® °°0 ÷ ® ÷ ÷ Set the camera to the shooting mode. Press the FUNC. button. Use the • or • button to select a menu item.
Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera Convenient settings these menus. for shooting, playback It_ (Rec,) Menu -]_ [_1 (Play) Menu J -- I or printing [] _ Menus can be set with (Set up) Menu [_ (MyCamera) Menu P.nt, Menu_ m/ NENU ®oucanstc ® between menus ® with the _ or • button when this eThis example shows the Rec, menu, • In playback mode, the Play menu, Print menu, Set up menu, and My Camera menu displays, _) Press the MENU button.
I_ F-'JI'_,I IL"-[;I FUNC. Menu Menu Item Exposure Compensation p. 75 _] White Balance p. 77 [] My Colors [] Bracket [] Flash Exposure Compensation/Flash Output p. 82 [] Metering Mode p. 73 [] Movie Recording Pixels/Frame Rate p. 48 [] Recording Pixels (Still Image) p. 36 [] Compression (Still Image) p. 36 Rec. p. 80 pp. 68, 76 Menu Menu Item 28 Reference Page [] Options Reference Page Flash Sync lst-curtain*l/2nd-curtain p. 83 Slow Synchro Auto*I/Manual p.
Menu Item Options Reference Page Digital Zoom OntOrf*1 ([On] is the default setting for Movie mode) Review Off t 2 .I to 10 sec. t Hold Save Original On/Off.I p. 56 Reverse Disp. On*ltOff Basic p. 2 IS Mode Offtcontinoous*1tShoot Only*2tPanning.2 Converter Off*ItWC-D C58NTC-D C58B Intervalometer Shooting interval: 1.I to 60 rain. Number of images: 2.I to 100 shots LCDNiewfloder p, 41 Basic p. 7 p. 39 p. 143 p.
Play Menu Menu Item Reference Page [] Transition [] Slide Show p. 105 p. 99 m My Colors p. 100 [] Sound Recorder p. 103 _J Protect p. 109 [] Rotate m Erase all p. 110 p. 98 [] Transfer Order p. 114 Print Menu Menu Item Reference Page Print 3O Select Images & Qty. p. 111 Select All Images p. 112 Clear All Selections p. 113 Print Settings p.
Set up Menu Menu Item ute Options On/Off _1 )lume Summery/Reference Page Mutes all sounds except warnings when set to [On] (Basic p. 4). Adjusts the volume of the start-up, operation, selftimer, shutter, and playback sounds. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. Start-up VoL Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on.
Menu Item File Number Options C°ntinu°us*11Aut° Reset Create Folder Summary/Reference Page p. 90 p, 88 Check mark (0n)/ Creates a folder for the next shooting session, No check mark (Off) Off*11Dailyl You can also set a creafJon time. Mon.-Sun./Monthly Auto Rotate Distance Units On*11Off mlcm .I or ftlin Language p. 87 Sets the unit of measurement of the distance displayed for the MF indicator and the focus range, Basic p. 5 Video System NTSC*It PAL Print Method Auto*t1171 (PictBridge p.
My Camera Menu Menu Item Theme Options Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Start-up Image Sets the start-up image when you turn on He camera. Start-up Sound Sets the start-up sound when you turn on He camera. Sets the sound when any button other than the Operation Sound shutter button is pressed. Selftimer Sound Sets the sound informing you that the photo will be taken in 2 seconds. Shutter Sound Sets the sound played when _e shutter button is pressed all the way down.
1 (Set up) Menu _ [Reset All]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 [OK] _ SET button. • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or printer. • The following settings cannot be reset to default: -[Date/Time], [Language], [Time Zone] and [Video System] options in the [_ (Set up)] menu (p. 32) - Colors specified in the Color Accent (p. 53) or Color Swap (p. 54) modes of the SeN mode -C Mode Settings (p. 86) -White balance data set with the custom white balance function (p.
You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. 1 (Set up) Menu _ [Format]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) f.Q 2 [OK] ,_ SET button. ._ • To perform a low level format, use the • or • button to select [Low Level Format] and the • or • button to add a check mark. • If [Low Level Format] is selected, you can cancel formatting partway by pressing the SET button.
l Shooting 1 FUNC. Menu @Fill* (Compression/Recording Pixels) @ [] (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings (p, 26) • Use the • or • button to select recording pixels settings. • IC_ settings cannot be made in ['_ mode. * Default setting. 2 SET button @ _* (Compression). • Use the • or • button to select compression. * Default setting.
Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Display Purpose Pixels [] L (Large) 2816 x 2!!2 pixels [] M1 (Medium 1) 2272 x 1704 pixels [] M2 (Medium 2) 1600 x 1200 pixels [] S (Small) 640 x 480 pixels [] Widescreen 28!6 x !584 pixels Approximate Values for Compression Large j, Printing to about A4 size prints* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) I' Small Print postcard-size prints 148 x 100 mm (6 x 4 in.) Print L-size prints 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 3.51n.
PAv The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This reduces the chance that only the background will appear dark when a person is shot against a twilight background or night scene, or when an interior shot is taken. 1 [] (Rec.) Menu @ [Slow Synchro] @ [On]/[Off]*. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) * Default setting. e second. he fastest for flash resets synchronization 1/500 to Theshutter cameraspeed automatically the shutter isspeed 1/500 second if a faster speed is selected.
_ _ _scN The image stabilizer shake effect (blurred have been magnified Types of Image c_ _ P Tv Av M function allows you to minimize the camera images) when you shoot distant subjects that or when you shoot in dark conditions. Stabilization Continuous You can chock the effect of the IS mode on image blur on the LCD monitor (or vlewfinder) since the IS mode runs continually. This makes it easier to compose images and focus on subjects.
This mode allows even closer shooting of the subject than standard Macro mode, magnifying the subject further. In addition, the background can be shot differently from the standard macro shooting effects. Shooting is possible when the distance from the front of the lens to the subject is in the following range: 0 to 10 cm (0 to 3.9 in.) (maximum wide angle, zoom not available) 1 Hold down the _ button to display _ on the LCD monitor(or viewfinder).
* Default setting. 2 Turn the zoom lever toward [-_ and shoot the image. • When you press the [-_-] button, the zoom stops when the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto setting (when shooting still images). Press the [-_"_button again to activate the digital zoom and digitally zoom the image further. • Press the [] button to zoom out.
_l _ _ _ SCN• P Tv Av M • Cannotbe set in [] In this mode, the camera shoots continuously is held down. and [] modes. while the shutter button In addition, continuous shooting is possible (p. 151 ) at a consistent interval (smooth continuous shooting) with a recommended memory card .1 until the memory card is full .2 • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full. StandardContinuousMode Recommended whenyou wantto confirmthe Approx.1.5shotstsecond .2.
Selecting a Continuous Select either standard or high-speed 1 Shooting Method continuous shooting. (Rec.) Menu _# [Cont. Shooting] _ []/1_. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) • Select a mode that supports continuous shooting. 2 Press the MENU _] button. ontinuous is canceled whenselection you turn isthe camera off, although shooting the continuous shooting retained. _,__ _scN c_ ,,n p Tv Av M YOU can set the shutter to a 10 sec. (_) or 2 sec.
Changing the Self-Timer Countdown Time Menu _W*l/m. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) (m/m) 1 (Rec.) _ [Self-timer] • The following occurs. - []: 2 sec. before the shutter releases, the self-timer sound and lamp will speed up .2. - []: The self-timer sound will play when the shutter button is pressed and the shutter will release 2 sec. later. "1 Default setting. *2 May differ depending 44 on My Camera settings.
Changing the Delay Shots (m) Time and Number of You can change the delay time (0-10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10). However, the settings cannot be made for the [] (Color Accent), [] (Color Swap), [:_ (Stitch Assist) or ,m (Movie) in the SCN mode. 1 (Rec.) Menu _ [Self-timer] ÷m. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Select [Delay]* or [Shots]* SET button. • The self-timer sound will behave as follows.
l Using the Mode Dial _ _ _scN _ P Tv Av M No matter what position the mode dial is in, you can shoot movies .1 with just a push of the Movie button. You can select the movie recording pixels and frame rate (p. 48) and shoot with color effects such as Color Accent, Color Swap, and My Colors. • Max. Clip Size: 1 GB .2 •1 You can record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH).
o henyoupress theMFbutton, AFlockissetatthecurrent focus condition. [] displays ontheLCD(orviewfinder). Press theMFbutton again torelease thesetting. When AFlockhasbeen registered totheshortcut button, AF canbereadjusted andlocked while shooting movies by o pressing ther_jbutton (r_ appears onthescreen). r., • YoucansettheAElock(p.70)andexposure shift while shooting movies (youcanalso setthem before shooting when themode dialissettoDim ). 1.
_ OWhen _lm themovie still image recording settings is stopped return to in the any settings mode dial before except movie shooting began. AE lock (p. 70) and exposure shift, however, are disabled. • QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVl/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later.
Shooting Movie Still Images while Shooting a You can shoot a high quality still image* while shooting a movie. * The recording pixels and compression are the same as those set for still images (excluding []). 1 While shooting a movie, press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter halfway so the camera can focus and set exposure for the still image. During this process, movie shooting continues. 2 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image.
Changing the Sound Mode Microphone level (sound recording level), wind filter and sampling rate can be changed. 1 (Set up) menu _P [Audio]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 [Mic Level] =_ set the sound recording level with the <1or • button. 3 [Wind Filter] "_ [On]*/[Off]. • This suppresses noise when the wind is strong. OWhen setto On, _, displays in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). * Default setting.
4 [Sampling Rate] _ [44.100 kHz]*/[11.025 kHz]/[22.050 kHz]. • The sound quality increases in the order of the following settings, but the required memory also increases. 11.025 kHz, 22.050 kHz, and 44.100 kHz * Default setting. • automatically Even if the recording loud, sounds. it adjusts volume to avoid becomes distortion too of loud • Wind filter suppresses noise that occurs in locations with strong wind. However, unnatural sound can result when used to record in locations with no wind.
1 Use the 41 or 1_ button to select the shooting sequence. eYou can select from the following 5 shooting directions. - Left to right horizontally - Right to left horizontally - Vertically, bottom to top - Vertically, top to bottom - Clockwise starting at the top left 2 Shoot the first frame the sequence. • The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. 3 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot.
scN(_B) YOU can easilychange the colorsinan image when itisshotforboth stills and movies, allowing you to enjoy producing various effects. Depending on the shooting conditions, however, the images may appear rough, or you may not get the expected color. Before photographing important subjects, we recommend taking trial shots and checking the results. By setting the [Save Original] function (p. 56) to [On] when shooting stills, you can also record both the altered image and the original, unaltered image.
3 Complete the setting with the SET button, and shoot. • This completes the setting. OWhen you press the Movie button, you can shoot movies in Color Accent mode. o is green.results after color input • The You default may not Color obtainAccent the expected mode if you use the flash. • The specified Color Accent is retained even if the camera's power is turned off.
L Aim the camera so that the color you wish to change appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) and press the • button. • Only one color can be specified. • You can use the • or • button to specify the range of the colors that are retained. -5: Only takes the color that you want to change. +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to change. 3 Aim the camera so that the desired color appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) and press the 1_ button.
Saving Original Images Not only can you save images with altered colors when shooting still images with the Color Accent or Color Swap modes, but you can also choose to save the original images (before the color change). 1 (Rec.) menu ._ [Save Original] '_ [On]/[Off]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) • tf [On] is selected, the images will be saved as consecutive file numbers.
P Tv Av M You can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. After settings are made, shooting procedures are the same as for _ Auto Mode (Basic Guide p. 6). e or information on the relation between the aperture value and shutter speed see p. 58. • Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds and with larger aperture values.
Tv Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas. 1 Use the • or 1_ button then shoot. to select e The aperture value and shutter the zoom state as follows.
Shutter Speed Display • The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter speed in seconds. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. Also, quote marks indicate the decimal _lace, so that 0"3 indicates 0.3 second and 2" indicates 2 seconds.
Aperture Setting Display • The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to enter the camera. IF2.7 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0 • You can change the combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values without altering the exposure (p. 70). Safety Shift With Tv and Av modes, if [Safety Shift] is turned [On] in the Rec. menu, the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot be otherwise obtained.
I Advanced Shooting _ _ _scN Functions _ _ P "Iv Av M One frequently used function can be registered to the r_ (Shortcut) button. You can register the following functions. However, not all functions can be registered depending on the shooting mode. • Recording Pixets (Still image) .1 • Movie Recording Pixels/ (p. 36) Frame Rate (Movie) (p. 48) • Metering System (p. 73) • White Balance .2 (p. 77) • My Colors .3 (p. 80) • Image Stabilizer Function (p. 39) • AE Lock (p. 70) oAF Lock (p.
Registering 1 (Rec.) a Function Menu _ [Set Shortcut button]. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) 2 Use the A, V, < or I_ button to select the function you wish to register @ SET button. • If an "x" mark appears on the lower right of the icon, you can still register this function but the current shooting mode will be retained and pressing the shortcut button will not activate the function. Mode dial set to Using the Shortcut 1 Press the _ Button button.
P Tv Av M The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses and can be set manually to the desired area. This is convenient for focusing accurately on your chosen subject to obtain the composition you desire. 1 Press the [] button. eThe AF frame appears in green. 2 Use the A, V, the desired area, 41 or 1_ button then press to move the AF frame the [] to button.
q-he [] shooting mode cannot be used, It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition • Subjects that are moving quickly • Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass.
Shooting with the AF Lock *_ 1 Aim the distance frame. 2 Press the shutter button. and _ mode cannot be set. camera so that an object at the same focal as the main subject is centered in the AF button halfway and press the MF • [] and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). 3 Re-aim the camera and shoot. to compose the shot as desired To Release the AF Lock: Press the MF button.
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. *_) 1 Use the • or • the focus while MF button. button holding and _ mode cannot be set. to adjust down the • [] and the MF indicator are displayed. OWhen the [_ (Rec.) menu's [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [On] (p. 28), the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified*.
*In _ mode only [Single] is available, You can switch between focus settings to shoot. Continuous The camera is continually focusing on whatever it is aimed even when the shutter button is not pressed, allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities, This is the default setting, Single The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway, conserv ng battery power. 1 o (Rec.) Menu _ [AF Mode] [Continuous]/[Single]. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) * Default setting.
P Tv Av M The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset nearer and farther. The nearer and farther focus positions can be set in three steps: large, medium and small. [_] he three shots are taken at the same interval as high-speed continuous shooting, and the images are shot with the focus position changing in the following order; current position, farther and nearer. Continuous 1 FUNC. Menu Shooting (p.
_P Tv AvM Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of shaking hands and shoot with the flash off in a dark area or when you wish to reduce the effects of a moving subject and raise the shutter speed. 1 Press the ISO button to switch settings. • Cycle through the _ (High ISO Auto_/_ao _ _oo_ _o "* _4oo _ _ (does not display) with each press of the button. • When Auto is selected, the optimal speed is selected based on the brightness of the environment at the time of shooting.
=_ P Tv Av You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. 1 Focus on the part of the subject lock the exposure 2 3 Press the shutter button button. liThe =_ will display. Re-aim the camera and press on which you wish to setting. halfway to compose the shutter button and press the shot the ISO as desired fully.
Changing shutter combinations speed and aperture value Automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure (Program Shift). 1 Turn 2 Focus the mode dial to P, Tv, or Av. on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. 3 Press the ISO button while pressing the shutter button halfway. eThe exposure setting locks and =_ appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).
P Tv Av You can obtain the correct exposure regardless subject in the composition. 1 of the location of your Raise the flash. 2 Press the _ button and set it to _. (flash on). 3 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting. 4 Press the shutter button halfway and press the ISO button. • The flash will pre-fire and _ will display. 5 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully.
P Tv Av M Metering Methods The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. The camera evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the posiUon of the subject, the brightness, the background, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject. [] Evaluative [] Center-Weighted Average Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the canter.
Moving Centering the Spot the 1 [] AE Spot Point AE (Rec.) Menu _ [Spot Point] _ [Center]* or to the AF Frame/ Point AE [AF Point]. See Menus and Settings (p. 26) OWhen [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame [ ] appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). The AF frame can be repositioned (p. 63). eWith [AF Point], one AE point appears within the AF frame. This frame can be moved as one piece. [ * Default setting.
_ _ _ _L_,SCN* c_ PTv Av *Cannot be set in _ and [] modes, Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making a subject too dark when it is backtit or shot against a bright background, or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. 1 FUNC. Menu @ _i]* (Exposure Compensation). See Menus and Settin • Use the <1 or • button to adjust the exposure compensation and press the FUNC. button. * Default setting.
P Tv Av The camera automatically takes three shots: one with standard exposure and one each with positive and negative compensation. o The three shots are taken at the same interval as high-speed continuous shooting in the following order: standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure. Continuous Shooting (p. 42) • AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings (p. 75) to extend the adjustment range. 1 FUNC. '_ [] Menu 'b'L_J* (BKT-OFF) (AEB).
Normally, the [] (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the [] (Auto) setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate to the light source.
Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth that you wish to establish as the standard white color. In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the _ (Auto) setting to detect correctly.
[_ OYou are recommended to set the shooting mode to p and the exposure compensation setting to zero (-+0) before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). • Shoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set. In particular, the following should not be changed.
=_ P "iv Av M You My can alter the overall Colors impression of an image and shoot. Settings iMy Colors Off Records normally, [] Vivid Emphasizesthe contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Neutral Tones hues. down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral [] ISepia [] B/W Records in black and white. Positive Film with Produces positive intense film. natural-appearing colors like those obtained Records in sepia tones.
• _ Mode Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 81). • Other than _J Mode Press the FUNC. button to return to the shooting screen and begin shooting. * Default setting. [_] he ISO speed will increase with some settings, which may increase the noise in the image. Setting the Camera to a Custom You can adjust the contrast, sharpness, blue, or skin tone balance and shoot. 1 m (Custom Color) Color Mode saturation, red, green, @ SET button. See Menus and Settings (p.
TvAv Although the built-in flash will fire with automatic flash adjustments (except in the M mode), it is also possible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments. 1 (Rec.) Menu _l, [Flash Adjust] '_ [Auto]*/[Manual]. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) * Default setting. 82 Flash Exposure Compensation • Whenthe shooting models setto tl', _, _, E_l, P or when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto] in Tv or Av mode, sedJngscan be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments in He range of -2 to +2 stops.
1 FUNC. Menu _ (Flash)/ _j_ (Flash Output). See Menus and Settings (p, 26) • Adjust the compensation/output using the • or • button and press the FUNC. button. e.g. [Flash Adjust] set to [Auto] e.g. [Flash Adjust] set to [Manual] P Tv Av M 1st-curtain The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of He shutter
P Tv Av M You can shoot images at a set interval. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of plants and blooming flowers. The shooting interval time can be set from 1" to 60 minutes and 2* to 100 images can be shot. * Default setting 1 2 (Rec.) ,_ [Intervalometer]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) [Interval Time] and [No. of shots] SET button. • If you press the _1 or • button continuously, the number of shots changes in units of 5 shots at a time.
n 0 Press the shutter button. • The first image is shot and the interval shooting session starts. Once the first image is shot, the power is turned off until the next shot, and the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) turns off. (The power automatically turns on immediately before the next shot.) • Once the set number of shots is taken the camera automatically powers down regardless of the power saving function settings.
P Tv AvMC You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the C (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to C. Settings that are not memorized when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as continuous shooting or self-timer) are also remembered. 1 Switch to the shooting mode you wish to save and set the settings.
_ _ _scN _ P Tv Av M Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). (Setup) Menu _ [Auto Rotate] [On]/[Off].
e Orientation hen the camera sensor is judges held vertically the uppertoend shoot, to be the"up" Intelligent and the lower end to be "down". It then regulates the optimal white balance, exposure, and focus for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto Rotate function. • The Auto Rotate function can be set for the shooting and playback modes separately.
Create a Folder the Next Time You Shoot 2 Use the • or 1_ to place a check mark beside [Create New Folder] @ Menu button. • _ displays in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Creation 2 Select a day for the [Auto Folder Create] option and a time in the [Time] option @ Menu button. • _ displays in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) when the specified time arrives.
_ _ _ _i_,,SCNr_ The images you shoot are automaticaliy assigned can select how the file number is assigned. 1 ill (Set up) P Tv Av M F_ file numbers. You Menu ,_ [File Numbering] _ [Continuous]*1/ [Auto Reset]. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) "1 Default setting. File No. Reset Continuous Function A number one higherthen the last one recorded is assigned to the next image.
File and Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder.
l Playback/Erasing See the Basic Guide (p. 14). m h,'_j 1 Press the __ll_e _ button. • _% will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. oYou can change the magnification level with the zoom lever. • Images can be magnified up to a factor of approximately 10x. Approximate Location of the Magnified Area 2 Use the A, V, • or 11_button to move around the image. • If you press the SET button once more, the camera switches to image advance mode and _[-+ will display.
4 I Turn the zoom lever toward • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the i. V, • or • button to change the image selection, Switch the display nine images -Selected Image at a time If you tum the zoom lever towards during index playback, the jump bar appears and you can switch between the sets of nine images. • View the previous or next nine images using • or • button. • Hold the SET button down and press the • or • button to jump to the first or last set.
When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the four search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. [] [] 1 Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time. Jump 100 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time. Jump Shot Date Jumps to _e first image wi_ the next shooting date. Jump to Movie Jumps to a movie. Jump foder Dspaysthe In Single Image first mage neach foder. playback mode, press the _ button.
I Movie Control Speaker volume (Adjust with the • or • button) 2 Select _ (Play) and press the SET button. • The movie will pause if you press the SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button again. • When playback ends, the movie stops at the last frame displayed. Press the SET button to display the movie control panel. "0 Operating [] [] the Movie Control Panel Exit(Singleimageplayback) Print(Onlyappearswhenconnectedtoa printer.
r[tr i F rtF You can delete portions of recorded movies. 1 Select [] (Edit) in the movie control panel and press the SET button. • The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display. MovieEditingPanel Movie Edit Counter 2 Use the • or • button to select [] (Cut Beginning) or [] (Cut End) and the • or 1_ button to specify the point (!!) at which to cut. • Tocheck a temporarilyedited movie, select [] (Play) and press the SET button.
4 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press the SET button. • [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged. Note, if you press the SET button while saving the movie, saving is canceled. • [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name. The pre-edit data is lost.
Images can be rotated clockwise Original 1 [] 2 90 ° or 270 ° in the display. 90° 270° (Play) Menu _ _. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) Use the < or 1_ button to select image to rotate and press button to rotate it. an the SET • Cycle through the 90 ° 4270 ° --,original orientations with each press of the SET button. • Images can be rotated in index playback.
You can apply such effects [] pay as fade in, and then play back your movies. back He movie without applying effects. Allows you to apply a fade (fade-in) while b'ansitlening between scenes. m, Allows you to apply a movement effect that transitions scenes r_ghtwith the _I _-Im I'button and left with the • button, 1 [] (Play) Menu '_F]'_[]/_*/ _m See Menus and Settings (p, 27) * Default setting.
You can add effects to recorded images Colors function. The following selection available. For details, see p. 80. _J _I (stills only) using the My of My Colors effects is Vivid m Lighter Skin Tone Neutral _J Darker Skin Tone Sepia _ Vivid Blue B/W _ Vivid Green Positive Film _ Vivid Red 1 [] (Play) Menu @_. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Use the 41 or 1_ button to select an image, and press the SET button. 3 Use the 41 or 1_ button the My Colors SET button.
4 Select [OK], button. and press the SET • The newly saved image transformed with the My Colors effect will be the last one in the list. • To continue adding effects to other images, repeat the procedures from Step 2 onward. ;gl Press the MENU button select [Yes] or [No], then the SET button. and press • Selecting [Yes] displays the image transformed with the My Colors effect, while [No] returns you to the Play menu.
_;1_ |,1_.[_ a i i [_ !.."[,] ! i i [, i LVA [=.] ii [,]..'1i tTSl Iii T-:.[_ [=-] In Playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, magnified playback and the review immediately after shooting in Shooting mode) you can attach sound memos (up to 1 minute) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format (stereo). 1 2 Press the L_ button while playing back The sound memo control panel will display. Use the <1 or 1_ button to select [] (Record) button.
i You can record sound (stereo) only, without images, for up to two hours at one time. 1 [] 2 (Play) Use the • select Sound Menu "_L_. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) or 1_ button to rl (Record) from the Control Panel and press the SET button. • The recording starts and the elapsed time is displayed. • The sound mode can be changed (p. 50). • When you press the SET button, recording stops. Press the SET button again to start a new recording.
Sound 1 [] 2 Use Playback (Play) Menu _U. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) the • or • button to select a sound and select [] with the • or I_ button, and press the SET button. The sound plays. II (Exit): Returns to the Play menu. Recording Shooting Time Length rl (Record): Records sound, il , o I I_1 (Play): Plays sound. [] (Rewind): Hold the SET button Sound Control Panel to rewind (no sound Sound Folder-Sound plays).
Fordetails onthesound number andfolder number, refer tothe Software Starter Guide. The images on a memory card can be displayed automatically. * Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p, 111 ), Types of Slide Shows [] All Images Plays all images on the memory card in order. [] Date Starts taken. the slide show from the specilied date, in the order [] Folders Uses the images their folder order.
[Start] _ SET button. • The following can be performed during automated playback. - Pause/resume the slide show: Press the SET button - Move on to next/go back to previous: Press the • or • button (Hold the button down to go faster) - Stop the slide show: Press the MENU button Types of Effects When the following screen appears, you can apply effects to your slide show. [] Playback begins automatically wi_out using effects. []* Applies a down-up fade of the image, He image appears from the bottom up.
Select 1 the date/folder Select [] or [] to play images from (1_, r"l) _, SET button. 2 Use the < or 1_ button to select the date or folder to play images from _ MENU button.
Select images for the Slide Show (SE to _]) Select onty the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1,2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection. 1 Select [] to [] _ SET button. • Only the [] icon will display at first. When you set [], icon will change to [] and [] will display. [] and [] change in the same way when they are set.
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings • Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*- 10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. (Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image.) * Default setting, • Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped. 1 [Set 2 up] '_ SET button. Select [Play Time] or [Repeat] and then the desired option. • Pressing the MENU button cancels the setting.
2 Select an image you want to protect using the • or 1_ button. • Pressing the SET button again cancels the setting. oYou can also protect images in the index playback mode. Protection I_j Icon I'_'III i'T_j::-].--1 1 [] 2 [OK] (Play) Menu _ []. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) '_ SET button. oTo exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. I_] 110 lease format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the card (p. 35).
I Print Settings/Transfer Settings You can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF. These settings are compliant with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).
- _ (Index) Select an image and press the SET button to select or desetect it. eYou can also select images in the index playback mode. • If the camera is connected to a printer, the r_'v button lights blue during image selection. Printing starts after pressing the SET button once the _N button is pressed and [Print] selection is confirmed. All 1 the [] Images (Play) on a Memory Menu @ [] (Print) Index Print Selection Card Menu _ [Select All Images].
Setting the Print Style Specify the print style before selecting the image The following print settings can be selected. to print. * Default setting Print Type [] Standard* Prints one image per page. [] Index anPrintSindextheformat.Selected images together at a reduced size in [][] Both Prints the images in both the standard and index formats. Date(On/Off*) Adds the date to the print. FileNo.(On/Off*) Adds the file number to lhe print.
o The Date and File No. settings will change according to the Print Type as follows. However, the printable information may vary between printers. - Index [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. -Standard or Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set at the same time. • Do not set the date in the DPOF print settings when printing images that have had the date embedded with the [Date Stamp] function. This may cause the date to be printed twice.
Single 2 Images [Order] _ SET button. • Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. n O Use the • or I_ button to select Transfer Selection an image to transfer @ SET button. • Pressing the SET button again deselects the setting. OYou can also select images in the index playback mode (p. 93). All 2 the Images Select [Mark SET button. on a Memory all] and press Card the • Selecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. 3 Select [OK] and press the SET button.
l Shooting/Viewing Images on a TV set You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied Stereo/Video Cable STV-250N. 1 Turn off the camera and the TV. N u Connect the StereoNideo Cable to the camera's AN OUT terminal. eWith your fingernail on the left edge of the camera's DIGITAL terminal cover, pull it forward to open it, and plug the Stereo/Video Cable in all the way.
I Customizingthe Camera(My CameraSettings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and the startup, operation, self-timer, and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Changing My Camera Settings 1 [] mode _ [] (My Camera) Menu _ Menu Item. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Use the < or I_ button to select the contents you wish to set. Select [Theme] to set atl to the same settings.
1 [] mode _ [] (My Camera) Menu €' Menu Item to register. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Select [] button. 3 or [] Select an image sound. and press DISP. or record a • Start-up Image Select the image you wish to register and press the SET button. • Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Select [] (Record) and press the SET button. After recording, select _'_ (Register) and press the SET button. - Recording will automatically stop when the recording time elapses.
4 Select [OK] and press button. • TO cancel registering, the SET select [Cancel]. =o 3 [_] ee the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera data.
l Troubleshooting Power is not turned on, • Press the powerbutton for a moment (Basic Guide p. 3). Memory cord slot or battery cover is open. • Confirm that the memory cord slot cover or battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 1). Batteries ara loeded in _e • Put batteries back into lhe camera in the oorract wrong direction, direction (Basic Guide p. 1). Batteriesaranottherighttype. • Use only unused AA-s_e alkaline batterlos or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (Basic Guide p. 1).
The SD memory card's write protect tab isset to"Write protect". • Whenrecordingto, erasingfromor formattingthe memorynard,slidethetab upward(p. 133). The lithium coin battery charge • Replace _ (p. 135). islow. Display fl_ckerswhen shot under fluorescent lighting. • This is not a camera malfunction. (Flickering is recorded in movies, but not in still images.) _" oo Subject is too bright.
The symbol willdisplay when • using amemory card that had print settings ortransfer settings set byother DPOFcompliant cameras. Be careful when making changes to the print or _'ansfer settings wi_ other DPOF cameras, because all such settings will he overwritten by your camera (pp. 105,111,114). The camera automatically • There is no effect on the recorded image. brightened heimage displayed onthe LCD monitor (or viewfinder) tomake iteasier to see when shooting inadark area (p.19).
AF-assist Beam isset to[Oft].• Indark places where itisdifficult forthe camera to focus, heAF-assist Beam will emit toassist focusing. Asthe AF-assist Beam will not function when turned off, set it[On] toactivate it(p. 28). Take care not toobsb'uct _he AF-assist Beam with your hand when used. The camera moves when _he • Set the image stabilizer fuection toany ether setting shutter button ispressed. than [Oft] (p. 39). • Increase the ISO speed toincrease the shutter speed.
Subject is too close, making the flash too s_'ong. • Shoot wi_in correct shooting distance of_e subject when using the internal flash (p. 147). Subject is over exposed clue to the surrounding area being too dark. • Set the exposure compensefJon to a negative (-) setting (p. 75). • Use the AE look or the spot metering function (pp. 70, 73). Light is shining directly on _e subject or reltected off the subject into the camera. • Change the shooting angle. Flash is set to on.
Thememorycard's performancehas dropped. • Toenhance the con_nuous shce_ng performance, you are recommended to format the memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer (p. 35). Memory card was formatted in another device. • Use a memory card formatted in your camera Memory card slot cover or battery cover was opened with power on. • First dose the memory card slot cover or battery cover, turn the power on, and then turn the power off again (Basic Guide p. 1).
The following types of memory cards are used. - Slow recording cards. - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer.
You may experience frame dropping when playing back amovie onacomputer wi_ insufficient system resources. ,_ Images shot with this camera may not play back properly on o_er cameras. Movies recorded at _ setting and with the video signal set to the PAL format, may play back with a frame rate lower than the recorded one when output to a TV or video. You can play every frame by using the slow motion playback.
Camera and printer are • Make sure thecamera and printer are connected properly notproperly connected. with hespecified cable. Printer isnot turned on. Turn onheprinter. Print connection mehedSelect [Auto] for[Print Method] under the[] (Set up) isincorrect. menu (p.32).
lust of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Image is being recorded to, or read from, memory card. The playback mode is starting up. Resetting all the camera and menu setUngs to default. Youturnedonthe camerawithouta memorycardinstalled. The SD card is write-protected. (p.
You attempted toplay beck animage larger than 4992 ×3328 pixels orwitha large data size. You attempted to play beck an incompatible JPEG image. You attempted to play beck an image with corrupted data. You attempted to play beck a RAW image. Youattempted to play back an image that was recorded ina special data type (proprietary data type used by the camera of another manufacturer,etc.) or a movie clip recorded by another camera.
Youattemptedto eraseor edit a protectedimage,movieor sound. Toomanyimageshavebeenmarkedwithprintsettings,_'ansfersettings,orslide shows.Cannotprocessany more. Couldnotcompletelysavethe print,transferor slideshowsettings. Youattemptedto settheprintsettingsfora non-JPEGimage. Thefile sbecifledforslideshowplaybackis damaged. Thecomputerwasunableto downloadthe imageduetothe largeamountof images (approx.1000)storedon thememorycard. Camera detected an error while moving the lens and cut the power automatically.
l Appendix The following icon and message will display. [] I I Change the batteries ] The battery charge is low. If you plan to _ Battery charge is insufficient to operate the use the camera for an extended period I camera. Replace the battery immediately. of time, replace He battery as soon as _ossibla. ! • Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-eize NiMH batteries (sold separately) only.
Be careful that you don't put the batteries into a pocket together with a metal key chain or other metallic objects, as these objects may cause batteries to shortcircuit. if you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place.
• Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the memory card. Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to contact the terminals on the back of the card. Do not touch the terminals with your hands or metal objects. • Do not peel away the odginal label on the memory card or cover it with another label or sticker.
If the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) displays the Date/Time menu when you turn on the camera, this means that the date battery has run down and the clock has stopped running. Please purchase a replacement battery (lithium coin battery CR1220) and install it as follows. The date battery is preinstalled at the factory and may therefore expire earlier than its rated lifespan after the camera has been purchased. 1 Turn offthe power and open the battery cover (Basic Guide p. 1).
first time The LCD you monitor turn also on the displays camera.theThis Date/Time is normal, menu andthe youvery don't need to replace the date battery. Using Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge the batteries as shown below. Charge Indicator • Insert the batteries into the charger before plugging the charger into a power outlet.
o Ittakes approximately 4hours 40minutes withfourforthe charger tofullyrecharge them(asdetermined bytesting at Canon facilities). Please donotcharge batteries inareas where thetemperature isoutside therange of0to35°C (32to95°F). • Charging timevaries according toambient temperature and tothebatteries' initial charge state. • Thebattery charger mayemitnoise while charging. Thisis notamalfunction. • YoucanalsouseBattery/Charger KitCBK4-200.
Using a Compact (Sold Separately) Power Adapter Kit You should use the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 when using the camera for long periods of continuous or for connecting to a computer or printer. use 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet. Plug in the power cord firmly as far as it will go. 2 Open the terminal cover and connect the DO plug of the compact power adapter to the camera's DC IN terminal.
When attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58A, Tete-converter TC-DC58B, and Close-up Lens 500D (58 mm) (each sold separately) you also need the Conversion Lens Adaptor LA-DC58E (included with the separately sold Lens Adaptor/Hood Kit LAH-DC20). Wide Converter WC-DC58A Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body's lens by a factor of approximately 0.75x (the thread diameter is 58 mm).
Close-up Lens 500D (58 mm) This lens makes macro shooting easy. You can take normal shots 28 to 50 cm (11 in. - 1.6 ft.) between the front of the lens and the subject with wide-angle and 35 to 50 cm (1.1 - 1.6 fL) with telephoto in macro mode. Shooting Area Distance betweenthefrontofthelensandthesubject Shootingarea Wide 28 cm(11.0in.) Tele 35cm(1.1ft.) 276x 207mm (11x 8.1 in.) 34 × 26 mm (1.3x 1.0in.
3 Align the • mark on the conversion lens adapter with the • mark on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows as far as the • mark on the camera. • To remove the conversion lens adapter (lens hood or conversion lens), turn the adapter in the opposite direction with holding down the ring release button. 4 Set the lens the indicated or lens direction hood on the to attach adapter, it securely.
Converter Settings Set the camera appropriately after attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58A or the TeIe-converter TC-DC58B (no setting is needed for the 500D Close-Up lens). 1 I_ (Rec.) Menu _ [Converter] _ [Off]*/[WC-DC58A]/ [TC-DC58B]. See Menus and Settings (p, 27) • Select the attached converter. * Default setting. High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination.
o lithium efore attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. • To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera's front panel. oA tripod can be used even when the flash is attached. Batteries • Charge becomes Severely Limited If the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals welt with a dry cloth.
Ifthecamera, lenses, viewfinder orLCDmonitor become dirty, use thefollowing cleaning methods. Never usethinners, benzine, synthetic cleansers orwaterto clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.
__tBIT_ All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot $3 IS Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 6.0 million Image Sensor 1/2.5 -inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx 6.2 million) Lens 6.0 (W) - 72.0 (T) mm (35ram film equivalent: 36 - 432 ram) f/2.7 (W)- f/3.5 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 48x in combination with the optical zoom) Viewfinder Color LCD viewfinder Picture coverage rate 100% Dioptric Adjustment -5.5 - +1.
Exposure Compensation + 2.0 stops in 1B-stop increments Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) and Safety Shift is available. ISO Speed Auto*, High ISO Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800 equivalent * The camera automatically selects He optimal speed when Auto or High ISO Auto is set. White Balance TTL auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash or custom Built-in Flash Auto*, on*, off * Red-eye reduction is available. FE lock, Slow synchro and lst-curtain/2nd-curtain flash are available.
File Format Design rule for camera 1lie system and DPOF compliant Number of Recording Pixels (Still Images) Exif 2.2 (JPEG).
Custom Display Function Display lecagon: LCD monitor (2), viewfieder (2) Displayed information: shooting info*, grid lines*, histogram* *You can enable/disable display ofthle informatlen for each ofthedisplay locations. Direct Print PictBridge compliant, Canon Direct Print, and Bubble Jet Direct compatible My Camera settings Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound Interface USB 2.
Battery Capacity AA Alkaline Batteries (included with the camera) AA NiMH Battery (NB-3AH) (full charge) Number of Images Shot LCD Monitor ON (Based on the Viewfinder ON CIPA standard) Approx. Approx. 110 images 110 images Approx. Approx. 550 images 570 images Playback _me Approx. 13 hours Approx. 15 hours • The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings. • Movie data is excluded.
Memory Still Cards and Estimated Images [_1: 16MB Capacities Card included with the camera SDC-128M 45 [] (Large) 2816 x2112 pixels [] _'M 75 D 156 SDC-512MSH 176 61 (Medium 1) 2272 x 1704 pixels [] [] 109 [] [] (Medium 2) 1600 x 1200 pixels [] [] 121 217 [] [] (Small) 640 x 480 pixels [] [] [] 60 [_ (Wide) 2816 x 1584 pixels [] _1 235* 101 208 :', _ ;;_:: Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p.
Movies [--I: Modes Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate 16MB Card included with the camera SDC-128M SDC-512MSH [] 640 x 480 pixelst 30 framestsec. 6 sec 1 rain. 4 sec 4 rain. 9 sec. [] 640 x 480 pixels/ 15 framestsec. 14 sec 2 min. 7 sec 8 min. 14 sec, [] 320 x 240 pixels/ 60 frames/sec. 10 sec 1 rain. 32 sec 5 rain. 59 sec. [] 320 x 240 pixels/ 30 frames/sec. 20 sec 3 rain. 1 sec 11 rain. 42 sec. 320 x 240 pixels/ 15 frames/sec. 40 sec 5 min. 55 sec 22 rain. 53 sec.
Movies Modes [] [] Recording PixeLs Frame Rate FiLesize 640 x 480 pixels 30 framestsec. 1980 KB/sec. 640 x 480 pixels 15 frames/sac. 990 KB/sec. 320 x 240 pixels 30 frames/sac. 660 KB/sec. 320 x 240 pixels 15 framestsec. 330 KB/sec. 320 x 240 pixels 60 frames/sac. 1320 KB/sec. SD Memory Interface Card (Sold Separately) CompatibLewith SD memory card standards Dimensbns 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.) Weight Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.
Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE (Sold Separately) (Included with the separately Rated Input sold battery charger Kit CBK4-300) AC 100 - 240 V (50 / 60 Hz) 16 VA (100 V) - 21 VA (240 V) Rated Output 565 mA.I, 1275 mA.2 Operaling Temperatures Approx. 4 hours 40 rain..1, Approx. 2 hours.2 Dimensions 0 - 35 °C (32 - 95 °F) Weight 65,0 x 105.0 x 27,5 mm (2,6 x 4,1 x 1,1 in,) Rated Input Approx.
Tele-converter TC-DC58B (Sold Separately) Magnification Approx. 1.5 Focal Length 648 mm (35ram film equivalent) Lens compos[tlen 5 elements in 3 groups Shooting Distance (from _p of lens) 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) - [nftaity Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread (Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E [s required for mounting to PowerShot $3 IS) Dimensions Diameter: 72.0 mm (2.8 in.) Length: 64.8 mm (2.6 in.) Weight Approx. 170 g (6.0 oz.
Lens Hood LH-DC40 (Included with the separately sold Lens Adapter/Hood Thread Diameter 58 mm standard filter thread Dimensions Diameter: 79,0 mm (3,1 in,) Length: 31,5 mm (1,2 in.) Weight Approx. 19 g (0.67 oz,) Close-up Lens 500D Set LAH-DC20) 58 mm (Sold Separately) Shooting Distance (from tip of lens) 28 - 50 cm (11 in. - 1,6 ft.
I INDEX A E Adjusting the Exposure Effects (Playback) Compensation ............ AE Lock ................ 75 70 Erasing Erasing AEB Mode ............... 76 Erasing AF Frame (_[_) ........... AF Lock ................. 63 64 F 67 FE Lock AF Mode ................ AF-assist Beam ........ 12, 28 Aperture Value ........... Audio ................... Auto Power Auto Rotate Automated 59 50 Down ...... ........... 23, 31 32, 87 Playback (Slide Shows) ........... 105 ...........
L P Language ................ LCD Brightness ........... LCD Monitor .............. List of Messages 32 31 14 ......... Panoramic Playback image Viewing 129 ......... Images on a TVset .... Playback Vol ............. Power Saving ......... M 92 60 Printing Print Order Manual Focus (MF) ......... Memory Card Format .............. 66 Print/Share (_,_) ......... Program AE ............. MENU 15 ................... Protecting 116 31 23, 31 Magnified Images (O_) ...... Manual Aperture .....
Smooth Continuous Shooting 42 Sound Memos (_J)....... 102 Sound Mode ............. 50 Sound Recorder ......... 103 Speaker ................ 14 Start-up Image ........... 33 Start-up Sound ........ 31,33 Stitch Assist............. 51 Super Macro ............. 40 T Tally Lamp .............. 12 Telephoto (L-_)..... 14,41,92 Terminal Cover ........... 14 Time Zone ............... 24 V Video Output Signal ...... 116 Video System ............ Viewfinder ............... 32 15 Volume 31 .................
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FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PCl192) FORHOMEOROF_{_ USE 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.
I Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting. You can shoot with the settings saved in the C mode (p. 86).
AF Frame p, 63 Center Point • Manual .... AF Lock p. 65 Manual Focus p. 66 I_ MF-Poi_Zoomp,66 _ _ P Tv Av M I • • • • • • I I O O O - 0( 2 O O O O O - 0(2 O O O O O - _g - - 0( 2 O(ti O - O O O O O O O AF-assistBeam p, 28 Macro Basic p, 12 SCN ,', Macro Super Macro _ _ O - Dig_, zoom p,4t - Sefety Shift p, 60 ..... Exposure Compensation p, 75 I [] ,SOS.
(1)The following are the recording pixela and frame rates fo r D_ , • ( Mo vl"e). 640 × 480 pixels × 30 frames/sec, 640 × 480 pixels × 15frarnes/sec, _lovie RecordingPixels/Frarne Rale 320 × 240 pixels × 60 frames/sec. 320 × 240 pixels × 30 frarnes/sec. 320 × 240 pixels × 15frarnes/sec. (2) This cannot be set in [] (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) This [On] [Off] [Off] This cannot only in cannot cannot cannot be set in _ Night Scene be set. Also be set. be set in m mode. mode. mode ([Off] cannot be set).
