Camera User Guide
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Make sead this guide, including the “Safety
Precautionection, before using the camera.
Store is guide safely so that you can use it in the future.
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Read This First
Test Shots and Disclaimer
Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images
were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and
affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory
cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded
in a way that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not
record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission
of the copyright holder. Please be advised that certain cases the copying
of images from performances, exhibitions, r comercial properties by
means of a camera or other device may contrne copyright or other legal
rights even if the image was shot fnal us
Warranty Limitation
This camera’s warranty is tive the country of sale. If there is a
problem with the camera wad, please return it to the country of sale
before proceediwith a warrclaim to a Canon Customer Support Help
Desk. For Canon ustomr Support contacts, please see the customer
support list supplied your camera.
LCD Monitor (Screen)
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The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification, but
occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright or dark dots. This
is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded image.
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The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection
against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the
camera.
Camera Body Temperature
Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the
camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.
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What Do You Want to Do?
Shoot
Take good people shots
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Portraits
Kids and pets
At the beach
Against snow
Shoot various other scenes
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Landscape
Aquarium
Sports
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Foliage
Low Light
(p. 61)
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Shoot with speal effecs
Super vivid colors
Poster Effect
(p. 65)
With faded colors
(p. 73)
Fish-eye Effect
Miniature Effect
(p. 74)
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● Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash
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What Do You Want to Do?
View
Shoot/View Movies
Print
Save
Other
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Table of Contents
Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of
this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you
learn more as you read each chapter.
Returning the Camera to Default
Settings ........................................... 51
Low Level Memory Card
Formatting....................................... 52
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Power Saving Function
(Auto PowDown)......................... 53
Compatible Memory Cards
(Sold Separately).............................15
Inserting the Battery and Memory
Card............................................6
Zooming in More Closely on
Subjects (Digital Zoom)................... 58
Shooting in Low Light Conditions
(Low Light) ...................................... 61
(Quick Shot Mode) .......................... 66
Transferring Images to a Computer
for Viewing.......................................32
Shooting High Contrast Scenes
(High Dynamic Range).................... 71
Shooting with Faded Colors
(Nostalgic)....................................... 73
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Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye
Lens (Fish-eye Effect)..................... 73
Take Shots That Look Like a
Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) .. 74
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Focus Bracketing
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(Focus-BKT Mode)..........................99
Adjusting the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation) .............. 76
Auto Exposure Bracketing
(AEB Mode)...................................102
Changing the Recording Pixel
Setting (Image Size) ....................... 78
Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality) ............................... 79
Setting the Shutter Speed and
ApertuValue ..............................106
Cectg the Brightness and
Shootii-Contrast) .....................107
Changing the Tone of an Im
(My Colors) ........................
Adjusting the Flash Exposure
ompensation ...............................110
Changing the Coposition with the
Focus Lock................................ 90
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Changing the AF Frame Position
and Size.......................................... 93
Shoot Movies That Look Like a
Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) 118
Choosing the Subject to Focus On
(Tracking AF) .................................. 95
Choosing the Person to Focus On
(Face Select)................................... 97
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Choosing Images for Printing
(DPOF).......................................... 155
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Viewing Images in Filtered
Playback ........................................127
Changing Shooting Function
Settings ......................................... 167
Registering Commonly Used
Shooting Menus (My Menu).......... 173
Displaying Various Images
(Smart Shuffle)...............................131
Changing Playback Function
Settings ......................................... 174
Viewing Images on a High-Definition
TV ..................................................134
anging the Ring Color
(Sd Separately) .......................... 179
Organizing Images by Categor
(My Category).........................
Using the Remote Switch
(Sold Separately) .......................... 179
Using an Externally Mounted Flash
(Sold Separately) .......................... 180
Adding Effects with the My Colors
Function.........................................148
List of Messages That Appear on the
Screen........................................... 193
Correcting the Brightness
(i-Contrast).....................................149
Information Displayed on the
Screen........................................... 196
Functions Available in Each Shooting
Mode ............................................. 200
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Printing from the Print List
(DPOF) ..........................................154
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Safety Precautions
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Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.
The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries
to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you
use.
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
Warning
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Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In
particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the
flash.
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Store this equipment out of the reach of childreand infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck uld esult in asphyxiation.
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Use only recommended power sou
Do not attempt to disassemble, altly heat the product.
Avoid dropping or subjecte prto severe impacts.
To avoid the risk of injurouche interior of the product if it has been
dropped or otherwise da
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Stop using the roduct imif it emits smoke, a strange smell, or
otherwise behes abnorma
Do not use orgic solvets such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the
equipment.
Do not let the producome into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other
liquids.
Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.
This could result in electrical shock or fire.
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately
turn the camera power off and remove the battery.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your
camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
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Do not use the camera’s viewfinder in the presence of strong light sources (such
as the sun on a clear day).
This could damage your eyesight.
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Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data
CD-ROMs.
Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the
speakers. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones
to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.
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Safety Precautions
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Use only the recommended battery.
Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.
Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has
collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.
Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the
electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are
damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.
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Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the terminals
or plug.
The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could
cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and
the battery acid contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with
water.
Denotes the pobility of ry.
Caution
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Be careful not to bang the camubjto strong impacts or shocks when
hanging it by the strap.
Be careful not to bumor puon e lens.
This could lead to injy or damamera.
When using the flah, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.
This could result in buror dage to the flash.
Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places.
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Places subject to strong sunlight.
Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).
Humid or dusty areas.
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.
High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger
casing.
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The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for
prolonged periods.
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When using the separately sold optional lenses, be sure to attach them firmly.
If the lens becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the shards of glass may
lead to cuts.
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Safety Precautions
Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.
Caution
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Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).
Doing so may damage the image sensor.
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When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow
dust or sand to enter the camera.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
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In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.
This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck
to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other
foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.
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Remove and store the battery when you are not sing the camera.
If the battery is left inside the camera, damagaud by leakage may occur.
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Before you discard the battery, coverminawith tape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may ire or elosions.
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Unplug the battery charghe per outlet after charging is complete, or
when you are not using
Do not place anyg, son op of the battery charger while it is
charging.
Leaving the unit gged in for a g period of time may cause it to overheat and
distort, resulting in e.
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Do not place the battry near pets.
Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in
fire or damage.
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When carrying the camera in a bag, close the screen to face inward to ensure
that hard objects to not come into contact with the screen.
Do not attach accessories to the strap.
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Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
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Conventions Used in This Guide
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Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial.
Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets).
The directional buttons, control dial, FUNC./SET button and front dial are
represented by the following icons.
FUNC./SET button
Up button
Right button
Down button
Left button
Control dial
÷ Front dial
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: Things you should be abo
: Troubleshooting tips
: Hints for geng more or camera
: Supplementinformation
(p. xx): Reference ges xx” stands for a page number)
This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.
The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are
collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.
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Getting Started
This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in
A mode, and then how to view and erasthe images you take. The
latter part of this chapter explains how sot and view movies and
transfer images to a computer.
Attaching the StrapthCamera
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Attach the incded strap ce it around your neck to avoid dropping
the camera ding use.
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Keep your arms ght aainst your body while holding the camera firmly by
the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash.
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Charging the Battery
Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery
as it is not charged at the time of purchase.
Remove the cover.
Insert the battery.
● Align the o marks on the battery and
charger, then insert the battery by sliding it
in ( ) and down ( ).
Charge the battery.
● For CB-2LZ: Flip out the plug ( ) and
plug the charger to a power outlet ( ).
● For CB-2LZEg the power cord into
CB-2LZ
the , then ug the other end into a
powet.
charlamp lights orange and charging starts.
harge lamp will light green when
ing has finished. Charging takes
approx. 2 hours and 20 minutes.
CB-ZE
Remove the battery.
● Unplug the battery charger from the power
outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it
in ( ) and up ( ).
To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than
24 hours continuously.
Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken
LCD Monitor On
LCD Monitor Off
370
1000
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Number of Shots
Playback Time (Hours)
• The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products
Association (CIPA) measurement standard.
• Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less
than mentioned above.
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Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
Battery Charge Indicator
An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state.
Display Summary
Sufficient charge.
Slightly depleted, but sufficient.
(Blinking red) Nearly depleted. Charge the battery.
“Change the battery pack.” Depleted. Recharge the battery.
Using the battery and charger effectively
• Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used.
Charged batteries continue to discharge naturaleven if they are not used.
Attach the cer to a ged battery so that
the o mible.
• How to store the battery for long per
Deplete and remove the bm tcamera. Attach the terminal cover and
store the battery. Storing r loperiods of time (about a year) without
depleting it may hoen itor affect its performance.
• The battery chger can alsd when abroad.
The charger cabe used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power.
If the plug does nfit thoutlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do
not use electrical tranformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage.
• The battery may develop a bulge.
This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem.
However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the
camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
• If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of
its life span.
Purchase a new battery.
Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)
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SD memory cards (2 GB and less)*
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SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)*
SDXC memory cards (more than 32 GB)*
MultiMediaCards
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MMCplus memory cards
HC MMCplus memory cards
Eye-Fi Cards
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
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This memory card complies with the SD standards. Some cards may not operate
properly depending on the brand of card used.
Depending on your computer’s OS version, SDXC memory cards may not
be recognized when using a commercially available card reader. Check to
make sure that your OS supports this function beforehand.
About Eye-Fi Cards
This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including
wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with
the card manufacturer.
Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries
or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear
whether the card has been approved for use in the rea, please check with
the card manufacturer.
Inserting the Battery d Mmory Card
Insert the included battery anmorrd (sold separately).
the card’s write-protect tab.
● e memory card has a write-protect tab,
you will not be able to record images if the
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab
up until you hear a click.
Open the cover.
● Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).
Insert the battery.
● Insert the battery as shown until it locks
into place with a click.
● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct
direction or it will not properly lock into
place.
Terminals
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
Insert the memory card.
● Insert the memory card as shown until it
locks into place with a click.
● Be sure the memory card is oriented
correctly. Inserting the memory card in the
wrong direction could damage the camera.
Label
Close the cover.
● Close the cover ( ), and press downward
as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ).
What if [Memory card locppeaon the screen?
SD, SDHC and SDXC memds, aye-Fi cards have a write-protect tab.
If this tab is in the locked pomocard locked] will appear on the screen
and you will not be le to se images.
Removing he Battey and Memory Card
Remove the battery.
● Open the cover and press the battery lock
in the direction of the arrow.
X
The battery will pop up.
Remove the memory card.
● Push the memory card in until you hear a
click, then slowly release it.
X
The memory card will pop up.
Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card
Memory Card
4 GB
1471
16 GB
6026
Number of Shots
• Values are based on the default settings.
• The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the
subject and the memory card used.
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Adjusting the Screen Position
Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?
You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a
Shooting mode (p. 24).
Number of shots
that can be taken
Adjusting the Screen Positon
Open tscree
● Opeeen ( , and rotate it forward
0°(
thscreen ( ).
Adjust the psition f the screen
Approx. 180°
• You can freely adjust the angle and orientation of
the screen as you like for the shooting
Approx. 90°
conditions.
• To protect the screen, always keep it closed
when the camera is not in use.
Approx.
177°
In a Shooting mode, if the screen is opened and rotated toward the lens,
the image will be flipped from left to right (mirror image). To cancel the
reverse display function, press the n button, choose the 4 tab and
[Reverse Disp.], then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
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Setting the Date and Time
The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned
on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these
settings, be sure to set them.
Turn on the camera.
● Press the power button.
X
The Date/Time screen will appear.
Set the date and time.
● Press the qr buttons to choose an option.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to set a value
Complete the setting.
● Press the m button.
X
Once the date and time have been set, the
Date/Time screen will close.
● Pressing the power button will turn off the
camera.
Reappearing Date/Time screen
Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/Time
screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.
Daylight saving time settings
If you choose
in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial and
choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).
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Setting the Date and Time
Changing the Date and Time
You can change the current date and time settings.
Display the menus.
● Press the n button.
Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.
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Press the qr buttons to choose the
3
tab.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose [Dateme], then press the m
button.
Chandate nd time.
ng.
ing the n button will close the
u.
Date/Time batry
• The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the
date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack
has been removed.
• By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately,
is not turned on.
• If the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] menu will appear when you
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Setting the Display Language
You can change the language that displays on the screen.
Enter Playback mode.
● Press the 1 button.
Display the settings screen.
● Press and hold the m button, then
immediately press the n button.
Set the display language.
● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Ê
dial to choose a language, then press the
m button.
X
Once the dy language has been set,
gs scrn will close.
What if the oappears when the m button is pressed?
The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button
and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to
remove the clock and repeat Step 2.
You can also change the display language by pressing the n button,
choosing the 3 tab, and choosing the [Language] menu item.
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Formatting Memory Cards
Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other
devices, you should format the card with this camera.
Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card.
As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before
formatting the memory card.
contained on the card to a computer.
Display the menu.
● Press the n button.
Choose [Format].
● Press the qr buons to choose the 3
tab.
● Press op bons or turn the Ê dial
to cormat]hen press the m
utton
Choose [OK].
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
Format the memory card.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose [OK], then press the m button.
The memory card will be formatted.
X
Complete formatting.
X
When formatting ends, [Memory card
formatting complete] will appear on the screen.
● Press the m button.
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Pressing the Shutter Button
Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file
management information on the card and does not ensure its contents are
completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory
card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such as
physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.
The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen
may be less than indicated on the memory card.
Pressing the Shutter Button
To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button
lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to sho.
Prlfway Press lightly to focus).
● Prghtly until the camera beeps twice
nd F frames appear where the camera
cused.
Press fully (Press fully to shoot).
X
The camera plays the shutter sound and
takes the shot.
● Since the shot is being taken while the
shutter sound plays, be careful not to move
the camera.
Does the length of the shutter sound change?
• Since the time required to shoot differs according to the scene you want to take,
the length of the shutter sound may change.
• If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded
image may be blurry.
If you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may not
be in focus.
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can
let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The
camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and brightness
to optimal levels.
Turn on the camera.
● Press the power button.
X
The start-up screen will appear.
Choose A mode.
● Set the mode dial to A.
● When you point e camera toward the
subject, the caa will make a slight
noisetermies the scene.
he icthe determined scene will
ar ithe upper right of the screen.
amera will focus on detected faces
display frames on them.
Compose the shot.
● Moving the zoom lever toward i
(telephoto) will zoom in on your subject,
making it appear larger. Moving the lever
toward j (wide angle) will zoom out from
your subject, making it appear smaller.
(The zoom bar showing the zoom position
appears on the screen.)
Focus range (approx.)
Zoom bar
Focus.
● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
X
When the camera focuses, it will beep twice
and AF frames will appear where the
camera focused.
Several AF frames will appear when the
camera focuses on more than one point.
AF Frame
Shoot.
● Press the shutter button fully.
X
The camera will play the shutter sound and
shoot. The flah will automatically fire in low
light condon
X
Tge will ppear on the screen for
ao secon.
You an take a second picture even while
imge is displayed by pressing the
utter button again.
What if...
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What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected?
• What if the screen is off even when the camera is turned on?
Press the l button to turn on the screen.
• What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward
a subject?
When faces are detected, a white frame appears on the face of the main
subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will
If the main subject moves, however, the gray frames will disappear, leaving only
the white frame.
• What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway?
A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected; the focus and
exposure will continuously adjust (Servo AF).
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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)
• What if a flashing
appears?
Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the
image.
• What if the camera does not play any sounds?
Pressing the
sounds except for warning sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the
button to choose [Mute] in the tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].
l
button while turning on the camera power will turn off all
n
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• What if the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?
The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. The effective flash range is
approximately 50 cm – 7.0 m (1.6 – 23 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and
approximately 50 cm – 4.0 m (1.6 – 13 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i).
• What if the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed
halfway?
Your subject may be too close. Move the zoom lever oward j and hold it until
the lens stops moving. The camera will be at its mamum wide angle setting
and you will be able to focus on subjects that arbt 1 cm (0.4 in.) or more
away from the end of the lens. Move thlever ward i and hold it until
the lens stops moving. The camera will maximtelephoto setting and
you will be able to focus on suthat bout 30 cm (12 in.) or more away
from the end of the lens.
• What if the lamp ligwheter utton is pressed halfway?
To reduce red-eye nd to assiing, the lamp may light when shooting
in dark areas.
• What if the h icon nks en you try to shoot?
The flash is charging. Ycan shoot when recharging ends.
What if an icon appears in the upper right of the screen?
The icon for the determined scene will appear in the upper right of the screen. For
details on the icons that appear, see “Scene Icons” (p. 198).
Choosing the subject to focus on (Tracking AF)
After pressing the
button and displaying
, point the camera so that
is
on the subject you want to focus on. Press and hold the shutter button halfway to
display a blue frame where focus and exposure will be maintained (Servo AF).
Press the shutter button fully to shoot.
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Viewing Images
You can view the images you have taken on the screen.
Enter Playback mode.
● Press the 1 button.
X
The last image you took will appear.
Choose an image.
● Pressing q or turning the Ê dial counter-
clockwise will cycle through the images in
the reverse order they were taken, from
the newest image to the oldest.
● Pressing r ourning the Ê dial clockwise
will cycle thh images in the order they
en, frooldest to newest.
● Thges chage more quickly if you
keehe qr buttons pressed, but they will
pecoarse.
he lens will retract after approximately 1
minute elapses.
● Pressing the 1 button again while the
lens is retracted will turn off the power.
Switching to Shooting mode
Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera
to Shooting mode.
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Erasing Images
You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased
images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an
image.
Enter Playback mode.
● Press the 1 button.
X
The last image you took will appear.
Choose an image to erase.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
display an image o erase.
Erase mag
● Presbutton.
ss tqr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
e [Ease], then press the m button.
isplayed image will be erased.
● To exit instead of erasing, press the qr
buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose
[Cancel], then press the m button.
Shooting Movies
The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies
just by pressing the shutter button. The audio will record in stereo.
Enter E mode.
● Set the mode dial to E.
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Shooting Movies
Remaining Time
Compose the shot.
●
Moving the zoom lever toward
in on your suect, making it appear larger.
Moving te ler toward will zoom out
froour sut, making it appear smaller.
i
will zoom
j
Foc
Prethe shutter button halfway to focus.
hen he camera focuses, it will beep twice.
Shoot.
● Press the shutter button fully.
Elapsed Time
X
Recording will start, and [ Rec] and the
elapsed time will appear on the screen.
● Once shooting begins, take your finger off
the shutter button.
● If you change the composition of your shot
during shooting, the focus will stay the
same, but the brightness and tone will
automatically adjust.
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Viewing Movies
Microphone
● Do not touch the microphone while
shooting.
●
Do not press any buttons other than the
shutter button while shooting. The sound the
buttons make will be recorded in the movie.
Stop shooting.
● Press the shutter button fully again.
X
The camera will beep once and stop
shooting the movie.
X
X
The movie will record to the memory card.
Shooting wilautoatically stop when the
memorard fill
Magnifying the subject while ting
Pressing the zoom lever towaroom n on the subject. However,
operation sounds wilbe rcordmovie may appear coarse.
Estimated Shooing Times
Memory Card
Shooting Time
4 GB
16 GB
25 min. 08 sec.
1 hr. 42 min. 57 sec.
• Shooting times are based on default settings.
• Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the
recording time reaches approximately 29 min. 59 sec.
• Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some
memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended.
Viewing Movies
You can view the movies you have shot on the screen.
Enter Playback mode.
● Press the 1 button.
X
X
The last image you took will appear.
appears on movies.
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Viewing Movies
Choose a movie.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose a movie, then press the m button.
X
The movie control panel will appear.
Play the moe.
● Prethe quttons or turn the Ê dial to
(Pl), then press the m
bu
he ovie will play.
you press the m button, you can pause
or resume playback.
●
Press the op buttons to adjust the volume.
After the movie finishes, appears.
X
What if you can’t play back movies on a computer?
•
When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothly,
and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s capabilities.
• If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card,
you can play back the movie smoothly with the camera. For enhanced playback
you can also connect the camera to a TV.
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Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing
You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the
camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included
with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from
the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.
System Requirements
Windows
Windows 7
OS
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and 2
Windows XP Service Pack 3
Computer model
CPU
The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in
USB ports.
Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher (still imas), Core2 Duo 1.66 GHz or
higher (movies)
Windows 7 (64 bit): 2 Gmore
RAM
Windows 7 (32 bit), Wista (6it, 32 bit),
Windows XP: 1 GB or
Interface
USB
Free Hard Disk
Space
ZoomBrowMB more
meraWinB or more*
gital Photo Pnal: 200 MB or more
PotoStitch40 MB or more
Display
1,0x 76pixels or higher
*
For Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be
installed. Installation may take some time depending on your computer’s capabilities.
Macintosh
Mac OS X (v10.4 – v10.6)
OS
Computer model
The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in
USB ports.
PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel Processor (still images), Core Duo 1.66
GHz or higher (movies)
CPU
1 GB or more
RAM
Interface
USB
Free Hard Disk
Space
ImageBrowser: 250 MB or more
CameraWindow: 150 MB or more
Digital Photo Professional: 200 MB or more
PhotoStitch: 50 MB or more
Display
1,024 x 768 pixels or higher
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Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing
Preparations
Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations.
Install the Software.
Windows
Place the CD in the computer’s CD-
ROM drive.
● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Begin installaon.
● Click [EaInallation] and follow the
onen insctions to proceed with the
ion.
If tser Account Control] window
ppers, follow the on-screen instructions
proeed.
en the installation finishes, click
[Restart] or [Finish].
Remove the CD-ROM.
● Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop
screen appears.
Macintosh
Place the CD in the computer’s CD-
ROM drive.
● Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Begin installation.
● Double-click the
on the CD.
●
Click [Install], and follow the on-screen
instructions to proceed with the installation.
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Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing
Connect the camera to the
computer.
● Turn off the camera.
● Open the cover and insert the included
into the camera terminal in the direction
shown.
● Insert the interface cable’s larger plug into
the computer. For connection details, refer
to the user guide provided with the
computer.
Turn on the aera.
● Pre1 buttto turn on the camera.
n CmeraWindow.
W
[Downloads Images From Canon
Camera using Canon CameraWindow].
X
CameraWindow will appear.
● If CameraWindow does not appear, click
the [Start] menu and choose [All
Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities],
[CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow].
Macintosh
CameraWindow will appear when you
X
establish a connection between the camera
and computer.
● If CameraWindow does not appear, click
the CameraWindow icon on the Dock (the
bar which appears at the bottom of the
desktop).
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Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing
For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow.
Click
on the task bar.
In the screen that appears, click the
link to modify the program.
Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon
CameraWindow] and click [OK].
Double click
.
Transfer and View Images
● Click [Import Images from Camera], and
then click [Import Untransferred Images].
All images not previously transferred will
transfer to thcomputer. Transferred
images be orted by date and saved in
see foldin the Pictures folder.
X
● Wmage imort complete.] appears,
clicOK], then click [X] to close
amaWindow.
rn off the camera and unplug the cable.
● For details on how to view images using a
computer, refer to the Software Guide.
You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in
the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.
There are, however, the following limitations.
• It may take a few minutes from when you connect the camera to the
computer until you can transfer images.
• Images shot in the vertical orientation may be transferred in the
horizontal orientation.
• RAW images, or JPEG images recorded at the same time as RAW
images, may not transfer.
•
Protection settings for images may be lost when transferred to a computer.
• There may be problems transferring images or image information
correctly depending on the version of the operating system in use, the
file size, or the software in use.
• Some functions in the included software may not be available, such as
editing movies, and transferring images to the camera.
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Accessories
Supplied with
Camera
Battery Pack NB-7L with Terminal Cover* Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE*
DIGITAL CAMERA
Solution Disk
Neck Strap NS-DC9
Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST*
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*
* Also available for
purchase separately.
Memo
UB card reader
Windows/Macintosh
Canon-Brand PictBridge
Compliant Printers
TV
HDMI Cable HTC-100
High-Definition TV
Using Accessories Abroad
The battery charger and the AC adapter kit can be used in regions that have 100 –
240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power.
If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do
not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage.
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Separately Sold Accessories
The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are
not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.
Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE
● An adapter for charging Battery Pack NB-7L.
Battery Pack NB-7L
● Rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50
● This kit lets you poer the camera using
household por. ecommended for powering
the camor an ended period of time or
when ng to a omputer or printer.
not sed to charge the camera battery
he amera.
er Flash HF-DC1
● Txternally mounted flash can be used to
capture photographic subjects that are too
distant for the built-in flash to illuminate.
Speedlite 220EX/270EX/430EX II/580EX II
● A shoe-mounted flash that allows for a wide
range of flash photography.
● Speedlite 430EX and 580EX may also be used.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.
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Separately Sold Accessories
Speedlite Bracket SB-E2
● Prevents unnatural shadows from appearing on
the sides of objects when shooting from a
vertical position, and is useful for shooting
portraits. The Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 is
supplied with this bracket.
Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2
● This allows the wireless control of slave (remote)
Speedlite flashes (except the Speedlite 220EX
and 270EX).
Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX
Macro Ring Lite MR-14X
● An externally moud macro flash for a wider
range of hotogphy. The Conversion
Lens AdapDC58KOff Shoe Camera
-E3nd Bracket BKT-DC1 (all sold
are equired to attach these flashes
to era.
Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3
● Used to attach a Macro Ring Lite or Macro Twin
Lite flash to the camera.
Bracket BKT-DC1
● Used to attach a Macro Ring Lite or Macro Twin
Lite flash to the camera.
Soft Case SC-DC65 Series
● This case protects the camera from dust and
scratches. Handle with care as the case’s
leather material may discolor.
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Separately Sold Accessories
Waterproof Case WP-DC34
● Use this case to take underwater shots at depths
of up to 40 meters (130 ft.), or to shoot in the
rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes.
● Use the following methods to operate Ê and ÷
when the camera is installed in the case.
- Ê: Press the qr buttons while holding down
the
- ÷: Press the op buttons while holding
down the button.
button.
The viewfinder cannot be used to shoot. Be sure
to read the user gue included with the case.
Waterproof Case ght WW-DC1
● When he Warproof Case to take
photognderwar, the weights prevent
se m floating.
le HTC-100
● s cable to connect the camera to the
HDMI™ terminal on a high-definition TV set.
Tele-converter TC-DC58D
● Lens that increases the focal length by a factor
of approximately 1.4x when attached to the
camera.
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K
● Required for attaching the Tele-converter,
Macro Ring Lite or Macro Twin Lite flash to the
camera.
Ring Accessory Kit RAK-DC2
● A set of lens rings in three different colors.
Remote Switch RS60-E3
● Allows you to press the shutter button halfway or
fully without touching the camera.
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Separately Sold Accessories
Filter Adapter FA-DC58B
● This adapter is required for attaching a 58 mm
filter.
Canon-brand Lens Filter (58 mm dia.)
● Protects the lens and allows you to shoot with
various effects.
Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers
● By connecting your camera to a Canon-brand
PictBridge compliant printer, you can print your
images without having to use a computer.
For more information, visit your nearest Canon
retailer.
SELPHY series
PIXMA series
Use of genuine Canon cessommnded.
This product is designto achieve performance when used with genuine
Canon accessories. Con shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or
accidents such as fire, e., causby the malfunction of non-genuine Canon
accessories (e.g., a leakagor explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this
warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
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Components Guide
Microphone (p. 30)
Lens
Expore ompensation Lamp
posure mpensation Dial
aker
Zoom Lever
Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide
Playback: k (Magnify) / g (I
ing Release Button
Tod Socket
Mode Dial
Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16)
DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 176)
Mode Dial
Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode.
P, Tv, Av, M, C1, C2
Mode
Choose settings yourself
to take various types of
pictures (pp. 76, 104,
Auto Mode
You can leave it to the camera
to select settings for fully automatic
shooting (p. 24).
Low Light Mode
Allows you to shoot in dimly lit
places with reduced camera
shake and subject blur (p. 61).
Movie Mode
For shooting movies
Quick Shot Mode
Special Scene Mode
Use the viewfinder to shoot
without missing a photo
opportunity (p. 66).
You can shoot with the best settings for the
(p. 64).
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Components Guide
Print) Button (p. 153)
(Light Metering)/d (Jump) Button
Remoerminal
(AF Frame Selector) (p. 93) /
/V OUT Audio/Video Output) /
Control Dial
Indicators (p. 46
Power Button / Power Lamp (p. 46)
Control Dial
Turning the control dial allows you to perform
operations such as choosing items or
switching images. Except for a few
operations, the same operations are possible
with the opqr buttons.
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Screen Display
Switching the Display
for details on information that appears on the screen.
Shooting
Display 1
Display 2
Off
Playback
No Information
Display
Simpe
Informion
play
Detailed
Information
Display
Focus Check
You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the
image displays right after shooting. However, Simple Information Display
is not available. You can change the display that appears first by pressing
Screen Display in Dark Shooting Conditions
The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions,
allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the
brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual image
recorded may be different. Screen noise may appear and the movement of
the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen. This has no effect
on the recorded image.
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Screen Display
Overexposure Warning during Playback
flash on the screen.
Histogram during Playback
● The graph that appears in “Detailed
histogram. The histogram shows the
distribution of brightness in an image
horizontally, and the amount of brightness
vertically. When the graph approaches the
right side, thmage is bright, but when it
approacs tleft side, the image is dark,
anhis wyou can judge the
e.
High
Low
Dark
Bright
Thstogram can also be displayed while
RGB Histogrm
●
If you press the
o
button in “Detailed
Information Display”, the RGB histogram will
appear. The RGB histogram shows the
distribution of shades of red, blue and green
in an image. The shades of each color are
shown horizontally, and the amount of each
shade vertically. In this way you can judge
the color balance of an image.
RGB Histogram
●
Press the
o
button again to restore
“Detailed Information Display”.
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Indicators
on the camera’s status.
Color
Status
Operation Status
Lit
Green
Recording an image / Reading data / Transmitting
Blinking
Upper
indicator
Lit
Shooting preparation complete (flash on) (p. 24)
Orange
Yellow
Green
Lit
Lower
indicator
Lit
Power on
Power
lamp
When the indicator blinks green, data is bg rorded to/read from the
memory card or various information is ing traitted. Do not turn off the
power, open the memory card slocover, ake or jolt the camera.
These actions may corrupt the imagor cause e camera or memory
card to malfunction.
FUNC. Menu – BaOperations
You can set commonlsed unctions using the ø menu. The menu
Choose a Shooting mode.
● Set the mode dial to the desired shooting
mode.
Display the ø menu.
● Press the m button.
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FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations
Choose a menu item.
● Press the op buttons to choose a menu
item.
X The available options for the menu item
appear in the lower part of the screen.
Available Options
Menu Items
Choose an option.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an opon.
●
You can so coose settings by pressing the
buttooptions that display
l
.
Coe the etting.
Prethe m button.
he ooting screen will reappear and the
tting you chose will display on the screen.
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MENU – Basic Operations
Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized
under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ
Display the menu.
● Press the n button.
Choose a tab.
● Press the qr buttons, or move the zoom
lever left or right to choose a tab.
Choositem.
s thop buttons or turn the Ê dial
oose an item.
e items require you to press the m
button or r button to display a submenu in
which you change the setting.
Choose an option.
● Press the qr buttons to choose an option.
Complete the setting.
● Press the n button to restore the
normal screen.
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Changing the Sound Settings
You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.
Muting Sounds
Display the menu.
● Press the n button.
Choose [Mute].
●
Press the qr buttons to choose the
3
tab.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose [Mute], then press the qr
buttons to choose [On].
● Press the n button to restore the
normal sce
You can also mute camera souholding dwn the l button and
turning on the power
Adjusting the Vol
Display the menu.
● Press the n button.
Choose [Volume].
●
Press the qr buttons to choose the
Press the op buttons or turn the
choose [Volume], then press the
3
dial to
tab.
●
Ê
m
button.
Change the volume.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose an item, then press the qr
buttons to adjust the volume.
● Press the n button twice to restore
the normal screen.
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Changing the Screen Brightness
The screen brightness can be changed in two ways.
Using the Menu
Display the menu.
● Press the n button.
Choose [LCD Brightness].
● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3
tab.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose [LCD Brightness].
Change the brihtness.
● Press qr bns to change the
brig
ess n button twice to restore
orml screen.
Using the l Butt
● Press the l button for more than one
second.
X
The screen increases to maximum brightness
regardless of the setting in the tab.
3
● Pressing the l button again for more
than one second will return the screen to
the original brightness.
• The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the
brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab.
• When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab, you
cannot change the brightness with the l button.
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Returning the Camera to Default Settings
When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to
the default settings.
Display the menu.
● Press the n button.
Choose [Reset All].
●
Press the qr buttons to choose the
3
tab.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose [Reset All], then press the m
button.
Ree settigs.
Prethe qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
oos[OK], then press the m button.
he camera will reset to the default
settings.
Are there functions that cannot be reset?
•
3
• Exposure compensation and values set with the exposure compensation dial
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Low Level Memory Card Formatting
Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera
does not operate properly, or you think that the recording/reading speed of a
memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise
adequate caution before formatting the memory card.
Display the menu.
● Press the n button.
Choose [Format].
●
●
Press the qr buttons to choose the
Press the op buttons or turn the
choose [Format], hen press the
3
dial to
tab.
Ê
m
button.
se Low Level Format].
the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
hoose [Low Level Format], then press
the qr buttons to display
.
● After pressing the op buttons, press the
qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose
[OK], then press the m button.
Start the low level format.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose [OK], then press the m button.
X Low level formatting starts.
X When low level formatting ends, [Memory
card formatting complete] will appear.
Complete the low level format.
● Press the m button.
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Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)
since all recorded data is erased.
• You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop].
When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the
memory card can be used without problem.
Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)
To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down
automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.
Power Saving during Shooting
The screen will turn off approximately 1 miute ter the camera is last
operated. After about 2 more minutes, he lenl retract and the power will
turn off. When the screen has turnut the ls has not yet retracted,
can continue.
Power Savinduring ck
The power will tn off approxiely 5 minutes after the camera is last
operated.
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Clock Functions
You can check the current time.
● Press and hold the m button.
X The current time appears.
● If you hold the camera vertically while
using the clock function, it will switch to
vertical display. Press the qr buttons or
turn the Ê dial to change the display color.
● Press the m button again to cancel the
clock display.
When the camera power is off, press and hold e m button, then press
the power button to display the clock.
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3
Shooting with Commonly
Used Functions
This chapter explains how to shoot in diffent conditions, as well as
how to use common functions, such as thelf-timer, and turn off the
flash.
•
•
This chapter assumes the camera is set to A mode for “Turning the
mode other than A, check which functions are available in that mode
corresponding mode has been chosen.
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Turning the Flash Off
You can shoot with the flash turned off.
Press the r button.
Choose !.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose !, then press the m button.
X Once set, ! will appear on the screen.
● To turn the flash ack on, follow the Steps
above to rettsetting to
.
What if the iicator blinks orange and a flashing
appears?
When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera
shake is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing
will appear on the
screen. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent it from moving.
Using the Self-Timer
The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the
photographer. You can set the delay from when you press the shutter button
until the image is taken (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10
shots).
Press the p button.
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Using the Self-Timer
Choose Q.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose Q. Immediately turn the ÷ dial
to choose a delay time, then press the qr
buttons to choose the number of shots,
and press m button.
X Once set, Q will appear on the screen.
Shoot.
● Prethe ser button halfway to focus
ubject, en press it fully.
X Whe self-timer starts, the lamp blinks
nd e self-timer sound plays.
cancel shooting with the timer after
ountdown has started, press the p
button.
● To restore the original setting, choose
in Step 2.
What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?
• Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot.
• If the flash fires or you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may take
longer than usual.
• If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically.
When you set the time delay for more than 2 seconds, the self-timer lamp
and sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases (when the flash
will fire, the lamp lights).
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Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)
You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of approximately 20x
and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The
images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel
Move the zoom lever toward i.
● Hold the lever until zooming stops.
X The zoom will stop when the largest
possible zoom factor without image
deterioration has been reached, and the
zoom factor will appear when you release
the zoom lever.
Zoom Factor
Move it towad i again.
X The oom wzoom in even further
on the ect.
What if the zoom factor appears in blue?
Images shot at zoom factors that appear in blue will be coarse.
Turning off the digital zoom
To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button to choose [Digital Zoom] in
the 4 tab, then choose [Off].
The focal length when using the optical zoom and digital zoom together is
28 – 560 mm, and 28 – 140 mm when using the optical zoom alone (35mm
film equivalent).
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Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)
Digital Tele-Converter
The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.4x or
approximately 2.3x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of
camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the
same zoom factor. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on
used.
Choose [Digital Zoom].
● Press the n button.
● Press the qr buttons to choose the 4
tab.
● Press the obuttons or turn the Ê dial
tse [Dial Zoom].
Acche setting.
resthe qr buttons to choose a
agnification.
Pressing the
n
button will restore the
shooting screen.
X The view will be enlarged and the zoom
factor will appear on the screen.
● To return to standard digital zoom, choose
[Digital Zoom] and the [Standard] option.
What if the zoom factor appears in blue?
Using this function at a recording pixel setting of
deterioration (the zoom factor will appear in blue).
or
will cause image
• The respective focal lengths when using [1.4x] and [2.3x] are 39.2 –
196 mm and 64.4 – 322 mm (35mm film equivalent).
• The digital tele-converter cannot be used together with the digital zoom.
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Inserting the Date and Time
You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an
image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check
Choose [Date Stamp].
● Press the n button.
●
Press the qr buttons to choose the
4
tab.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose [Date Stamp].
Accept the setting.
● Press the qr buttons to choose [Date] or
[Date & Time].
● Pressing the n button will restore the
shoeen.
X Once DATE] wl appear on the
en.
X e shooting date or time will be recorded
in the image’s lower right corner.
● To restore to the original setting, choose
[Off] in Step 2.
You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have an
embedded date and time as follows. However, if you do this for images
with an embedded date and time, the date and time may be printed twice.
• Use the included software to print.
Refer to the Software Guide for details.
• Print using printer functions.
Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details.
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Shooting in Low Light Conditions (Low Light)
You can shoot in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur.
Enter
mode.
● Set the mode dial to
.
Shoot.
• A recording pixel setting of D play, athe image will be fixed at
1824 x 1368 pixels.
• In
shooting condition
, the - sptomically be set higher depending on
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Shooting in Various Conditions
The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you
wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.
Enter K mode.
● Set the mode dial to K.
Choose the Shooting mode.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons to choose I.
● Press the qr buons or turn the Ê dial to
choose a Shtimode, then press the
m b
Shoot.
I Take portraits (Portrait)
● Produces a soft effect when
photographing people.
JTake landscapes (Landscape)
● Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a
real sense of depth.
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Shooting in Various Conditions
V Take shots of kids and pets
(Kids&Pets)
● Lets you capture subjects that move
around, such as children and pets, without
missing photo opportunities.
● You will be able to focus on subjects that
are approximately 1 meter (3.3 ft.) or more
away from the end of the lens.
Take shots of moving subjects
(Sports)
● Shoots contious images while focusing
automaticly
● mum we angle setting you will be
aocus on ubjects that are
appximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away
om te end of the lens, and at maximum
lephoto setting you will be able to focus
on subjects that are approximately 2 m
(6.6 ft.) or more away from the end of the
lens.
w Take shots of people at the beach
(Beach)
● Lets you take shots of brightly lit people on
sandy beaches where the reflected
sunlight is strong.
S Shoot underwater (Underwater)
● Lets you take natural-colored shots of
aquatic life and underwater scenery when
used with Waterproof Case WP-DC34
(sold separately).
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Shooting in Various Conditions
O Take shots of foliage (Foliage)
● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as
new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms,
in vivid colors.
P Take shots of people in snow
(Snow)
● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots
of people against snowy backgrounds.
t Take shots of iworks (Fireworks)
● Lete shotof fireworks in vivid
colors
In t mode, atth the cmera to a tripod to prevent the camera from
moving and blurrthe mage. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode]
to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 171).
In V, S or
mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed
Adding Effects and Shooting
Shoot images with vivid colors
(Super Vivid)
● Lets you take shots with vivid, intense
colors.
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Shooting in 8 Mode (Quick Shot Mode)
focus and exposure on the subject in the viewfinder, so you never miss a
photo opportunity.
Enter 8 mode.
● Set the mode dial to 8.
X The screen in Step 2 displays.
Adjust the settings.
● After pressing the m button, press the
opqr buttons r turn the Ê dial to
choose an im.
● Turn t÷ diachoose an option, then
presm butto
essine
l
button will turn off the
n. Pss once more to restore the screen.
t the focus and exposure.
● Arrange your subject in the viewfinder.
X
If a face is detected, the focus and exposure
will continue to adjust on the face.
X If no faces are detected, the focus and
exposure will continue to adjust on the
subject in the center of the viewfinder.
Shoot.
● When you want to take a picture, press the
shutter button halfway, then quickly press
the shutter button fully.
X The image will be displayed on the screen.
Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken in
8
Mode
In 8 mode, the camera is continuously adjusting focus and exposure,
rapidly depleting the battery. The approximate number of shots that can be
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Shooting in 8 Mode (Quick Shot Mode)
•
The area visible in the viewfinder may differ slightly from the recorded image.
• In aspect ratios other than 4:3, the area visible in the viewfinder will differ
from the area in the recorded image, so be sure to confirm settings
before shooting.
• Once the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus will be locked
• You cannot use the screen when shooting. Use the viewfinder for
shooting.
Settings Screen
Shutter Speed (pp. 104,
Exposure Compensation
(p. 76)
White Balance (p. 84)
My Colors (p. 87)
Histogram (p. 45)
Self-Timer (p. 56)
Aperture Value (pp. 105,
AE Lock (p. 101) /
FE Lock (p. 102)
Aspect Ratio (p. 78)
ISO Speed (p. 82)
Flash Mode (pp. 56, 77,
i-Contrast (p. 107)
Image Type (p. 80)
Compression (Image
Quality) (p. 79) /
Drive Mode (p. 86)
Camera Orientation
(p. 197)
Image Stabilizer (p. 171)
Recordable Shots (p. 17)
Battery Charge Indicator
(p. 15)
Red-Eye Correction
(p. 109)
Date Stamp (p. 60)
Eye-Fi trans. (p. 188)
Flash Exposure
Compensation (p. 110)
Recording Pixels (p. 78)
Functions other than those listed on the setting screen or those accessible
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Detecting a Smile and Shooting
The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it
detects a smile.
Choose
.
,
then press the l button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose , then press the l button.
X The camera will enter shooting stand-by,
and [Smile Detection on] will appear on the
screen.
Point the camea at a person.
● Each he cara detects a smile it will
shoohe lamights.
essithe p button will pause smile
tioPress the p button again to
me smile detection.
What if a smis nt detected?
Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth
enough to show some teeth when smiling.
Changing the number of shots
After choosing
in Step 1, press the op buttons.
• You should switch to another mode when you finish shooting, or the
camera will continue taking shots each time the camera detects a smile.
• You can also shoot by pressing the shutter button.
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Using the Wink Self-Timer
Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera
will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink.
Choose
.
,
then press the l button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose , then press the l button.
Compose the shot and press the
shutter button halfway.
●
Confirm that green frame appears around
the face ohperson who will wink.
Pre shuer button fully.
X Thmera will enter shooting stand-by,
nd [ink to take picture] will appear on the
reen.
The lamp will blink and the self-timer sound
will play.
Face the camera and wink.
X
The shutter will release approximately 2
seconds after a wink is detected from the
person with a frame around the person’s face.
To cancel shooting with the timer after
●
countdown has started, press the
p
button.
What if a wink is not detected?
• Wink a bit slowly.
• A wink may not be detected if eyes are covered by hair or a hat, or when wearing
glasses.
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Using the Face Self-Timer
Changing the number of shots
After choosing
• Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink.
• If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15
seconds later.
• If there are no people in the shot when the shutter button is pressed fully,
the camera will shoot after a person enters the shot and winks.
Using the Face Self-Timer
The shutter will release approximately two secods fter the camera detects
the image, such as a group photo.
se
.
,
n press the l button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose , then press the l button.
Compose the shot and press the
shutter button halfway.
● Make sure a green frame appears on the
face focused on and white frames appear
on other faces.
Press the shutter button fully.
X The camera will enter shooting stand-by,
and [Look straight at camera to start count
down] will appear on the screen.
X
The lamp will blink and the self-timer sound
will play.
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Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range)
Join the subjects and look at the
camera.
X When the camera detects a new face, the
lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp
remains lit when the flash will fire), and two
seconds later the shutter will release.
● To cancel shooting with the timer after
countdown has started, press the p
button.
Changing the number of shots
After choosing
in Step 1, press the op bu.
Even if your face is not detecteoining tsubjects, the shutter will
release approximatelconter.
Shooting Hgh ContrScenes (High Dynamic Range)
The camera takes ree sccessive shots of differing brightness, then selects
and combines the arewith the best brightness into one image. This lets you
reduce highlight blowout and loss of details in shadow areas commonly found
in high contrast scenes.
Choose
.
.
Secure the camera.
● Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent
the camera from moving and blurring the
image.
Shoot.
X
The camera will combine the three shots it
took after you pressed the shutter button fully.
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Shooting High Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range)
• Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the
shooting conditions, try taking some test shots first.
• The image will be blurry if the subject moves.
• Since the images are combined after shooting, a certain amount of
processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot.
Adding Color Effects
Choose a color effect.
.
● After psing tl button, press the
qr or turn he Ê dial to choose a
olor , then press the l button
n.
Color Effects
Effect Off
Sepia
—
Sepia tones.
B/W
Black and white.
Super Vivid
Poster Effect
Lets you take shots with vivid, intense colors.
Lets you take shots that look like an old poster or illustration.
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Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic)
This effect fades the colors and roughens the image so that it looks like an old
photograph. You can choose from 5 effect levels.
Choose
.
.
Choose the effect level.
● Turn the ÷ dial to choose the effect level.
Shoot.
are not available.
• In the shooting screen, the colors will ce, but the roughening effect
• In some cases, you may not e expeed result.
Shoot with the EffeFish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect)
Lets you shoot h the distorteffect of a fish-eye lens.
Choose
.
.
Choose an effect level.
● Press the l button.
X [Effect Level] will appear on the screen.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an effect level, then press the
l button.
X You can check the effect on the screen.
Shoot.
Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the
shooting conditions, try taking some test shots first.
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Take Shots That Look Like a Miniature
Model (Miniature Effect)
Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect
of a miniature model.
Choose
.
X A white frame (the area that will not be
blurred) appears on the screen.
.
Choose the area to keep in focus.
● Press the l button.
● Move the zoom ver to change the frame
size, and prestop buttons to change
the fosition
● Presse l utton will restore the
otinscreen.
• If you press thm bon in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of
the frame will switch, and you can press the qr buttons to change the
frame position when it is displayed vertically.
• Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.
• Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the
shooting conditions, try taking some test shots first.
Modes for other scenes
In addition to the modes explained here, the following scene modes are also
available:
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4
Choosing Settings Yourself
In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G
mode to progressively advance your shootg skills.
•
•
•
This chapter assmes hat you have set the mode dial to G.
G stands for Program AE.
Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in
modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes
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Shooting in Program AE
You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.
AE stands for Auto Exposure.
The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity at maximum wide
angle (j), and approximately 30 cm (12 in.) – infinity at maximum telephoto
(i).
Enter G mode.
● Set the mode dial to G.
Adjust the settings according to
Shoot.
What if the shutter speed and valuppear in orange?
If a correct exposure cannot be ed wpressing the shutter button
halfway, the shutter speed and valare shown in orange. Try the
following settings to obtain the osu.
Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 82)
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop
increments in the range of -2 to +2.
Adjust the brightness.
● While watching the screen, turn the
exposure compensation dial to adjust the
brightness.
X In shooting modes where exposure
compensation is available, the exposure
compensation lamp lights orange.
X The exposure compensation amount will
appear on the screen.
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Turning the Flash On
You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is
approximately 50 cm – 7.0 m (1.6 – 23 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and
approximately 50 cm – 4.0 m (1.6 – 13 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i).
Choose h.
● After pressing the r button, press the qr
buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose h,
then press the m button.
X Once set, h will appear.
Shooting Close-ups (Macro
You can shoot an object at a close e or evn shoot extreme close-ups
of it. The focusing range is approxi– 50 c(0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.) at
maximum wide angle (j)
ose e.
he shooting mode will switch between e
and
with each press of the q button.
X Once set, e will appear.
In macro shooting, the edges of the image may be darkened if the flash
fires.
How can I take better close-ups?
In macro shooting, try attaching the camera to a tripod and shooting with the self-
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Changing the Aspect Ratio
You can change the width to height ratio of an image.
Choose an aspect ratio.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons to choose
.
Choose an option.
●
Press the qr buttons or turn the
choose an option, then press the
Ê
m
dial to
button.
Same aspect ratio as wide screen high definition televisions.
Same aspect ratio as 35mm film. Suitable for printng out 5" x 7" or postcard
sized images.
Same aspect ratio as the screen of this cameStable for printing out 3.5" x
5" sized images.
Square-shaped aspect ratio.
An aspect ratio well suitaits
• The aspect rio for
a
.
.
• You can also sehe cmera so that turning the ÷ or Ê dial changes the
aspect ratio.
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size)
You can choose from four recording pixel (image size) settings.
Choose the recording pixel setting.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons to choose
.
Choose an option.
●
Press the qr buttons or turn the
choose an option, then press the
Ê
m
dial to
button.
X The setting will appear on the screen.
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Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality)
You can choose from the following two compression ratios (image quality):
(Fine),
(Normal).
Choose the compression ratio
setting.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons to choose
, then press the
l button.
Choose an option.
● Press the qr uttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an n, then press the m
X Thting will appear on the screen.
Approximate Values ordng Pixels and Compression
Ratio (for 4:3 Aspect )
Number of Shots per
omession Single Image Data
Memory Card
Recording Pixels
Ratio
Size (Approx. KB)
4 GB
16 GB
2565
1226
1620
780
558
278
150
84
1471
3017
6026
(Large)
10 M/3648x2736
12354
9503
2320
(Medium 1)
6 M/2816x2112
4641
19007
26010
49420
82367
123550
6352
(Medium 2)
2 M/1600x1200
12069
20116
30174
(Small)
0.3 M/640x480
• The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change
depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
• The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed
with 4:3 images. However, since
their data size will be larger than
16:9 images have a setting of 1920 x 1080 pixels,
images.
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Shooting RAW Images
Approximate Values for Paper Size (for 4:3 Aspect Ratios)
●
Suitable for sending images as e-mail
attachments.
A2
A3 – A5
5" x 7"
Postcard size
3.5" x 5"
Shooting RAW Images
A RAW image is raw data recorded with nearly no eterioration in image
quality resulting from image processing inside tmera. You can use the
supplied software to adjust the image in ay yoke with minimal loss in
image quality.
se
.
pressing the m button, press the
op buttons to choose
.
Choose an option.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose
or
, then press the m
button.
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Shooting RAW Images
Records a JPEG image. When JPEG images are recorded, the images are
processed inside the camera for optimum image quality and compressed.
However the compression process is irreversible, meaning that the raw data
cannot be recovered once it has been compressed. Moreover, the image
processing results in a deterioration in quality.
Records a RAW image. A RAW image is raw data recorded with nearly no
deterioration in image quality resulting from image processing inside the camera.
This data cannot be used as is for viewing or printing on a computer. The supplied
software (Digital Photo Professional) must first be used to convert the image data
to a JPEG or TIFF file. When converting the image data, you can adjust the image
with minimal deterioration in image quality. Recording pixels will be fixed to 3648
x 2736, and data size of a single image will be approximately 14297 KB.
Two images, a RAW image and a JPEG image, will be recorded with each shot.
Since a JPEG image is also recorded, you can print the image or view it on a
computer without using the supplied software.
Be sure to use the supplied softo transboth the RAW images and
How do you erassht with
?
If you press the button while
], [Erase ] and [Erase ].
from the following rase oons: [Erase
+
shooting in or
.
• The file extension for JPEG images is “.JPG”, and the extension for RAW
images is “.CR2”.
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Changing the ISO Speed
Choose the - speed.
● Turn the - dial to choose an - speed
setting.
X When you choose an - speed that is
available for setting, the - lamp lights
orange.
X When you choose an - speed that is not
available for setting, the - lamp will turn
off, and the camera will automatically be
set to
(or
when in D mode).
X The setting will apear on the screen.
Automatically adjusts the - ped to the Shooting mode and
shooting conditions.
Fine weathons, ouor shooting
Low
Cwilig
High
, dainteriors
Changing te - speed
• Lowering the - speerults in sharper images, but there may be an
increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions.
• Raising the - speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing image blurring
and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images,
however, will appear coarse.
What if images are still blurry?
If
still is not enough to supress camera shake,
and . In
speed settings of
then press the op buttons to choose
dial to set the - speed.
mode, press the m button,
. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê
When the camera is set to
, you can press the shutter button halfway
to display the automatically set - speed.
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Changing the ISO Speed
Changing the Maximum - Speed for
You can set a maximum - speed of
-
for
.
Choose [ISO Auto Settings].
● Press the n button to choose [ISO
Auto Settings] in the 4 tab, then press the
m button.
Choose the maximum - speed.
● Press the obuttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose ISO Speed], then press the
ons to hoose an option.
the [ISO Ao Settings] sn will appear.
Changing the Rate of Change for
You can choose [Fast], [Slow] or [Standard] rates of change for
.
Choose the rate of change.
● Follow Steps 1 – 2 above to choose [Rate
of Change].
● Press the qr buttons to choose an option.
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Adjusting the White Balance
The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural
looking colors to match the shooting conditions.
Choose the white balance
function.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons to choose
.
Choose an option.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an option, then press the m
button.
X The setting waear on the screen.
Automatically semal whbalance for the shooting
conditions.
Auto
Day Light
Cloudy
Fine wnditis, outdoor shooting
loudyight onditions
Tungsten
Tungstene (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting
Warmwhite fluorescent, cool-white fluorescent, warm-white-
type (wavelength) fluorescent lighting
Fluorescent
Daylight fluorescent, daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent
lighting
Fluorescent H
Flash
For shooting with the flash.
h
Sets the optimum white balance, and tones down blues for
taking pictures with natural colors underwater.
S
Underwater
Custom
Manually sets a custom white balance.
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Adjusting the White Balance
Custom White Balance
You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the shooting location.
Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual
scene you will shoot.
● In Step 2 above, choose
Make sure the entire screen is filled with a
plain, white colored subject, then press the
button (l button in mode).
or
.
●
n
8
X The tint on the screen will change when a
white balance data is set.
If you change camera settings after recorwhite balance data, the tone
may not turn out properly.
Manually Correctthe hite Balance
You can manually rrect balace. This adjustment will have the
same effect as uing a com-available color temperature conversion
filter or color copensating filter.
Choose the white balance.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons to choose
, then press the
qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose an
option.
Adjust the setting.
● Turn the ÷ dial, and adjust the correction
amount for B and A.
● Press the l button to display the
adjustments screen.
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Continuous Shooting
● Turn the ÷ or Ê dial, and adjust the
correction amount for B, A, M, and G.
● To reset the correction level, press the
n button.
● Press the l button to complete the
setting.
• B stands for blue, A for amber, M for magenta, and G for green.
• Even if you change the white balance setting in Step 1 after making
adjustments in the correction level, those adjustments will be retained.
However, the adjustments will be reset if Custom White Balance data is
recorded.
• One level of the blue/amber correction is equivent to 7 mireds of a color
temperature conversion filter. (Mired: Mearunit indicating the
density of a color temperature coon filte
• You can also display the B and A ment scen by turning the ÷
or Ê dial.
Continuous Shoo
As long as you hold tshur button down, the camera will shoot
continuously.
Choose a Drive mode.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons to choose
.
Choose an option.
●
Press the qr buttons or turn the
choose or , then press the
Ê
m
dial to
button.
W
Shoot.
X
As long as you hold the shutter button down,
the camera will shoot successive images.
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Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)
Description
Maximum
Speed
(Approx.
Mode
images/sec.)
The camera shoots continuously with the focus and
exposure set when the shutter button is pressed
halfway.
W Continuous
2.0
0.7
0.8
Continuous
Shooting AF
The camera shoots continuously and focuses.
The [AF Frame] is set to [Center].
The camera shoots continuously with the focus fixed to
the position set in manual focus. In t mode, the focus
is locked on the first shot.
Continuous
Shooting LV
*
*
will change to
.
• Continuous shooting speed s in
mode (p. 61).
• Depending on the shooting cs, the caera settings, and the
zoom position, the may op shooting momentarily, or the
shooting speed mwn.
• As the nmbeof imases, the shooting speed may slow down.
• If the flafires, the shg speed may slow down.
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)
You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when
shooting.
Choose My Colors.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons to choose
.
Choose an option.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an option, then press the m
button.
X The setting will appear on the screen.
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Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)
My Colors Off
Vivid
—
Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid
impression.
Neutral
Sepia
B/W
Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral hues.
Sepia tones.
Black and white.
Combines the effects of Vivid Red, Vivid Green and Vivid Blue
to produce intense natural appearing colors like those
obtained with positive film.
Positive Film
Lighter Skin Tone Makes skin tones lighter.
Darker Skin Tone Makes skin tones darker.
Emphasizes blue tints. Makes tsky, ocean and other blue
subjects more vivid.
Vivid Blue
Emphasizes green tintMakes ntains, foliage and other
green subjects m
Vivid Green
Vivid Red
Emphasizes red tines red suects more vivid.
You cantra, sharpness, and color saturation etc.
to your (see elow).
Custom Color
• Not availabln
and
mode.
• The white balce canot be set in the
• In and modes, colors other than people’s skin color may change.
You may not obtain the expected results with some skin colors.
and
Custom Color
The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in
an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels.
, then
press the l button.
● Press the op buttons to choose an
option, then press the qr buttons or turn
the Ê dial to choose a value.
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Shooting Using the Viewfinder
● The more to the right, the stronger/darker
(skin tone) the effect gets, the more to the
left, the weaker/lighter (skin tone) the effect
gets.
● Press the l button to complete the
setting.
Shooting Using the Viewfinder
If you want to save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting
instead of the screen. Shooting procedures are the same as when using the
screen.
The camera will automatically focus on suctbut it will not detect and
focus on faces.
Turn f the screen.
resthe l button to turn off the
reen.
Adjust the diopter.
● Adjust the diopter while looking through
the viewfinder.
-1
X Adjustments of -3.0 to +1.0 m (dpt) can
be made.
• The area visible in the viewfinder may differ slightly from the image
taken.
• In aspect ratios other than 4:3, the area visible in the viewfinder will differ
from the area in the recorded image, so be sure to confirm settings
before shooting.
• The viewfinder has a field of vision of approximately 77% of the actual
shooting image.
• You may be able to see part of the lens through the viewfinder depending
on the zoom position.
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Changing the Composition with the
Focus Lock
While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure
are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock.
Focus.
● Center the subject you want in focus, and
press the shutter button halfway.
● Confirm that the AF Frame on the subject
is green.
Recompose.
● Keep the shuer utton pressed halfway
and he cara to recompose the
scen
.
the shutter button fully.
Shooting Using a TV Monitor
You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting.
•
•
To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in “Viewing Images on a
Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera screen.
TV display is not available when using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold
separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV.
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5
Getting More Out of Your
Camera
This chapter serves as the advanced versioof Chapter 4 and explains
how to take pictures using various functio
•
•
This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to G.
assume that you have set the mode dial to the corresponding mode.
•
•
K and chosen the corresponding mode.
Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in
modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes
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Changing the AF Frame Mode
You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you
want to shoot.
Choose [AF Frame].
● After pressing the n button, choose
[AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the
qr buttons to choose an option.
Face AiAF
•
Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, expore (evaluative metering
only) and white balance ( only).
•
When the camera is pointed at subjehite frme appears on the face
the camera judges to be the main sund grarames (max. 2) will
appear on other faces.
•
•
A frame will follow a movinwitha certain range.
When the shuttebutton is palfway, up to 9 green frames will
appear on faces at the camerocuses on.
• If a face is not decd and only gray frames (no white frame) appear,
up to 9 green frames will appear on the areas the camera focuses on
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
• The AF frame will appear in the center of the screen if you press the
not detected.
• Examples of faces that cannot be detected:
• Subjects that are far away or extremely close.
• Subjects that are dark or light.
• Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden.
• The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face.
• If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway,
the AF frame will not appear.
Tracking AF
•
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Changing the AF Frame Position and Size
FlexiZone/Center
A single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific point.
If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the
AF frame will turn yellow and
will appear.
Changing the AF Frame Position and Size
When the AF frame mode is set to [FlexiZone] (see above) you can change
the position and size of the AF frame.
Press th
button.
X Tframe ill turn orange.
ve the AF frame.
Turn the ÷ or Ê dial.
● Press the opqr buttons to make fine
adjustments.
● When faces are detected, each press of
the n button will move the AF frame
to another face.
● If you keep the
button pressed, the AF
frame will return to the original position
(center).
Change the AF frame size.
● Press the l button.
X The AF frame will become small.
● Pressing the l button again will
restore the AF frame to normal size.
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Shooting with Servo AF
Complete the settings.
● Press the
button.
or Digital Tele-converter (p. 59).
Shooting with Servo AF
While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the fos and exposure will
continue to adjust, allowing you to take picturef oving subjects without
missing a shot.
osServo AF].
thn button to choose [Servo
the 4 tab, then press the qr
buttons to choose [On].
Focus.
● The focus and exposure will be maintained
where the blue AF frame appears while
you press the shutter button halfway.
• The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions.
• In low light conditions, AF frames may not turn blue even after pressing
the shutter button halfway. In this case, you can set the focus and
exposure with the AF frame setting.
• If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture
value appear in orange. Release your finger from the shutter button, then
press it again halfway.
• You cannot shoot with the AF lock in this mode.
•
The [AF-Point Zoom] option in the
4
tab is not available in Servo AF mode.
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Choosing the Subject to Focus On (Tracking AF)
Choose the subject to focus on. Even if the subject moves, it will be tracked
within a certain range.
Choose [Tracking AF].
● Press the n button to choose [AF
Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr
buttons to choose [Tracking AF].
X
will appear in the center of the screen.
Choose the subject to focus on.
● Point the camera so that
is on the
subject yu wnt to focus on and press the
utton.
X era wileep and
will appear
whsubject is detected. The camera will
ontiue to track the subject within a
rtain range even if the subject moves.
f the camera does not detect a subject,
will appear on the screen.
● To cancel tracking, press the
button
again.
Shoot.
● Press the shutter button halfway.
will
change into a blue
which will follow the
subject while the camera continues to
adjust the focus and exposure.
● Press the shutter button fully to shoot.
X Even after shooting completes,
will
appear, and the camera will continue to
track the subject.
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Magnifying the Focal Point
• The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button
halfway without pressing the
button. When shooting completes,
will appear in the center of the screen.
• The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too
small, moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the
background is too low.
• Not available in e.
Magnifying the Focal Point
If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF framwill magnify and you can
check the focus.
ChoosF-PoinZoom].
s tn button to choose [AF-
Zoom] in the 4 tab, then press the
uttons to choose [On].
Check the focus.
● Press the shutter button halfway.
the main subject will appear magnified.
contents of the AF frame will appear
magnified.
What if the display does not magnify?
The display will not appear magnified in [Face AiAF] if a face cannot be detected
or is too big in relation to the screen. In [Center], it will not appear magnified if the
camera cannot focus.
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Shooting with the AF Lock
Shooting with the AF Lock
The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not
change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.
Lock the focus.
● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway
and press tho button.
X The focus l, and
and the MF
appeon the screen.
● If ylease your finger from the shutter
uttoand press the o button again,
d the MF indicator will disappear and MF
ill unlock.
Compose the scene and shoot.
Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select)
You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot.
Set the AF frame to [Face AiAF]
(p. 92).
Enter Face Select mode.
● Point the camera toward the face of the
subject and press the
X After [Face Select : On] appears, a face
frame will appear around the face
detected as the main subject.
button.
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Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
● Even if the subject moves, the face frame
will follow the subject within a certain
range.
● If a face is not detected,
will not
appear.
Choose the face to focus on.
● If you press the
button, the face frame
will move to another face detected by
the camera.
● When the frame has made a full circuit of
all detected face[Face Select: Off] will
appear, and he Aframe mode screen will
reappe
Shoot
ss tshutter button halfway. When
amefocuses,
will change into
● Press the shutter button fully to shoot.
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the
shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the
focus.
Choose
.
● Press the o button.
and the MF indicator appear.
X
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Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)
Focusing roughly.
● The side bar shows the MF indicator focal
point and a distance display. While looking
at the magnified area, turn the Ê dial to
find an approximate focus.
Fine tuning the focus.
● If you press the shutter button halfway or
MF indicator
press the
button, you can fine tune the
focus (Safety MF).
• You cannot change the AF frame mode or ize while focusing manually
focus mode first.
• In order to focus accurately, hing thcamera to a tripod.
the magnified area pla
• If you prs the n to display the 4 tab and set [MF-Point
Zoom] tOff], the madisplay will not be available.
• If you prethe n button to display the 4 tab and set [Safety MF]
to [Off], you ll t be able to fine tune the focus even if you press the
shutter button halfway.
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)
The camera automatically takes three continuous shots in the following order:
one at the position set in manual focus, and one each with focus positions
preset farther and nearer. The focus adjustment can be set in 3 levels.
Choose
.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons to choose , then press the
qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose
.
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Changing the Metering Method
Set the focus.
● Press the l button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
make the setting.
button, the screen in Step 2 will appear.
and immediately press the q
number of shots.
Changing the MeterinMethod
You can change the metering brigness measuring function) to
match the shooting onditions.
Choose the metering method.
● After pressing the
button, turn the Ê
dial to choose a metering method.
Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back lit shots.
Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the shooting
conditions.
Evaluative
Center
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater
Weighted Avg. weight to the center.
Only meters within the
Spot
(Spot AE Point frame). The Spot AE
Point frame can be linked to the AF frame.
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Shooting with the AE Lock
Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF
Frame
Choose
.
● Follow the Step above to choose
.
Choose [Spot AE Point].
● Press the n button to choose [Spot
AE Point] in the 4 tab, then press the qr
buttons to choose [AF Point].
X The Spot AE Point frame will be linked to
the AF frame hat was moved.
Cannot be used when [AF Fraet to [ce Detect] or [Tracking AF]
(p. 92).
Shooting with AE Lock
You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure
separately to shoAE snds for “Auto Exposure”.
Lock the exposure.
● Point the camera toward the subject and
press the ¤ button.
X When ¤ appears, the exposure will be
locked.
● When you shoot one image, ¤ will
disappear and AE will unlock.
Compose the scene and shoot.
Program Shift
If you lock the exposure and turn the Ê dial, you can change the shutter speed
and aperture value combination.
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Shooting with the FE Lock
the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”.
Lock the flash exposure.
● Point the camera toward the subject and
press the ¤ button.
X The flash will fire and when ¤ appears, the
flash output will be retained.
● When you shoot one image, ¤ will
disappear and FE will unlock.
Compose te sene and shoot.
Auto Exposure Brackng (AEB Mode)
The camera takes 3 continuoule aomatically adjusting the exposure
to standard exposureundrexoverexposure, in that order.
Choose
.
●
After pressing the
m
button, press the op
buttons to choose
, then press the qr
buttons or turn the
Ê
dial to choose
.
Set the exposure compensation
amount.
● Press the l button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
adjust the setting.
● From the exposure set by the camera, you
can adjust the amount of compensation ±2
stops in 1/3-stop increments. If exposure
used, settings are made with the
compensated value as the base.
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Shooting with Slow Synchro
• If you press the the l button while in the exposure compensation
screen, the compensation amount setting screen will appear.
number of shots.
Shooting with Slow Synchro
You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the
camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time,
you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten thbackground that the light
from the flash cannot reach.
Cho….
fteressing the r button, press the qr
ttonor turn the Ê dial to choose …,
en press the m button.
X Once set, … will appear on the screen.
Shoot.
● Even if the flash fires, ensure that the
subject does not move until the shutter
sound ends.
Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and
blurring the image. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when
shooting with a tripod (p. 171).
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Using the ND Filter
The ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 (3 stops) of the actual level,
allowing for slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values.
Choose
.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons to choose
.
Set [ND Filter] to [On].
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose , then press the m button.
Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent camera shake.
Setting the Shutter ed
You can set the shutter to the t wh you want to shoot. The camera
will set the appropriate apertor te shutter speed you set.
M stands for “Time vale”.
Set the mode dial to M.
Make the setting.
● Turn the ÷ dial to set the shutter speed.
Shoot.
Available Shutter Speeds
15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6,
1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200,
1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500,
1/3200, 1/4000
•
2" indicates 2 seconds, 0"3 indicates 0.3 second and 1/160 indicates 1/160 second.
• The fastest shutter speed when using the flash is 1/2000 second. The camera
automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/2000 second or slower even if a faster
shutter speed is chosen.
• Depending on the zoom position, some shutter speeds may not be available.
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Setting the Aperture Value
• When shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower are used, images are
processed to eliminate noise after being taken. A certain amount of
processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot.
• You should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when lowering the shutter speed
What if the aperture value appears in orange?
If the aperture value appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway,
the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Adjust the shutter speed until
the aperture value appears in white. Safety shift can also be used (p. 106).
You can also set the camera so that turning the ÷ or Ê dial changes the
aperture value (p. 171).
Setting the Apertualu
You can set the aperture te ahich you want to shoot. The camera
will set the appropriate shd fothe aperture value you set.
B stands for “ertre vch refers to the size of the aperture
opening inside te lens.
Set the mode dial to B.
Make the setting.
● Turn the ÷ dial to set the aperture value.
Shoot.
Available Aperture Values
F2.8, F3.2, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8.0
• Depending on the zoom position, some aperture values may not be available.
What if the shutter speed appears in orange?
If the shutter speed appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway,
the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Adjust the aperture value
until the shutter speed appears in white. Safety shift can also be used.
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Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value
Safety Shift
With M and B modes, if you press the n button to display the 4 tab and
set [Safety Shift] to [On], the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically
adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot otherwise be obtained. Safety
Shift is disabled when the flash is enabled.
You can also set the camera so that turning the ÷ or Ê dial changes the
shutter speed (p. 171).
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value
You can manually set the shutter speed and aperte to shoot images.
D stands for “Manual”.
Set thde dial to D.
he setting.
the ÷ dial to set the shutter speed.
● Turn the Ê dial to set the aperture value.
X The set exposure level appears on the
indicator. You can check the difference
against the standard exposure level.
X When the difference is more than ±2 stops,
Aperture Value
the set exposure level appears in orange.
Shutter Speed
When you press the shutter button halfway,
Standard
“-2” or “+2” appears in orange.
Exposure Level
Exposure Level
ExposureLevel
Indicator
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Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast)
• The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method
• If you use the zoom after making settings or changing the composition,
the exposure level may change.
• Depending on the shutter speed or aperture value set, the screen
brightness may change. If the flash mode is set to h, the screen
brightness will not change.
• If you press the ¤ button, the shutter speed or aperture value
(whichever is not chosen in Step 2), will automatically adjust to obtain the
correct exposure (the correct exposure may not be obtained depending
on the settings).
• You can also set the camera so that turning the ÷ or Ê dial changes
shutter speed or the aperture value (p. 171).
Correcting the Brightness and Sooting (i-Contrast)
The camera can detect areas in the such afaces or backgrounds,
that are too bright or dark tomally adjust them to the optimum
brightness when shooting
To suppress highblowmic Range Correction is used. To bring
out shadow dets, Shadow is used.
• Under soe condons, the image may appear coarse or may not be
corrected pre
• You can change the DR Correction or Shadow Correct settings by
• Not available in
or
.
Dynamic Range Correction (DR Correction)
You can choose from the following Dynamic Range Correction methods:
,
and
.
Choose
.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons to choose
.
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Using the Electronic Level
Make the setting.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an option, then press the m
button.
X @ will appear on the screen.
•
is only available in
• With and
higher than
(p. 82).
, the - speed will return to
even if you set a speed
even if you set a speed lower
eveif you set a speed lower
.
• With
than
, the - speed will return to
.
• With
than
, the - speed will return to
.
Shadow Correct
se
.
s the l button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose
, then press the m button.
X @ will appear on the screen.
Using the Electronic Level
You can use the electronic level that appears on the screen to determine if
the camera is approximately level when shooting.
Display the electronic level.
● Press the l button several times to
display the electronic level.
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Red-Eye Correction
Level the camera.
● Adjust the camera’s tilt on the left and right
sides so that the center of the electronic
level turns green.
•
•
If the electronic level does not appear in Step 1, press the
display the tab. Choose [Custom Display], then add
n
button to
or
4
to
.
If you tilt the camera too far forward or backward, the electronic level will turn
gray, and you will not be able to use it to level the camera.
• The electronic level will not appear while shooting a movie.
• Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the electronic
level.
• If you can’t shoot levelly even when ug e electronic level, calibrate
Red-Eye Corron
You can automacally corrye that occurs in images taken with the
flash.
Choose [Flash Control].
● Press the n button to choose [Flash
Control] in the 4 tab, then press the m
button.
Adjust the setting.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose [Red-Eye Corr.], then press the
qr buttons to choose [On].
X Once set, Πwill appear on the screen.
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Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For
example, when red make-up has been used around eyes.
• You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the r button, then
the n button, or by pressing the r button for more than one second.
• Not available in
or
.
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the fla.
Choose copensation amount.
● After ng the r button, immediately
n th÷ dial to choose the
enstion amount, then press the m
n.
Safety FE
The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the
flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene. If you
press the n button to display the 4 tab and set [Safety FE] in [Flash Control]
to [Off], the shutter speed and aperture value will not automatically adjust.
You can also set the flash exposure compensation with the following
methods. However, it cannot be set with the r button when an external
flash (sold separately) is attached. In this case, set the flash output using
methods with an asterisk *.
• After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose ~, then press
the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial.*
• Press the n button and choose [Flash Control] from the 4 tab. Then
choose [Flash Exp. Comp] and press the qr buttons.*
• Press the r button, then the n button, or press and hold the r button
for more than 1 second, and the setting screen will appear. Choose [Flash
Exp. Comp], then press the qr buttons.
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Adjusting the Flash Output
In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output.
Set the mode dial to D.
Choose the level of flash output.
● After pressing the r button, immediately
turn the ÷ dial to choose the level of
output, then press the m button.
X Once set, ~ will appear on the screen.
You can also set the flash output with the fowing methods. However, it
cannot be set with the
attached. In this case, set the flash output methods with an asterisk *.
r
button when aextnal flash (sold separately) is
• After pressing the m button, op buons to choose ~, then press
the qr buttons or turn the Ê
• Press the n bucho[Flash Control] from the 4 tab. Then
choose [Flash Outss tqr buttons.*
• Press the tton, n utton, or press and hold the r button
for more han 1 secoe setting screen will appear. Choose [Flash
Output], en press the uttons.
Checking for Shut Eyes
When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut,
appears.
Choose [Blink Detection].
● Press the n button, then choose
[Blink Detection] in the 4 tab. Press the
qr buttons to choose [On].
Shoot.
X When a person with shut eyes is detected,
a frame and
appear.
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Registering Shooting Settings
• In
function is only available for the last image shot.
In and modes, this function is only available for the last image shot.
• Not available in W, , or mode.
or Q mode, when the number of shots is set to two or more, this
•
Registering Shooting Settings
You can register commonly used shooting modes and settings to your
preference. To switch between registered settings, simply turn the mode dial
to
or
. Even if you switch shooting modes or turn off the power, settings
that usually cancel (self timer, etc.) will be saved.
Settings that Can be Registered
•
•
•
•
•
•
Shooting modes (G, M, B and D)
Items in the shooting menu
Zoom position
Enter the shooting mode you want
to register and make the settings.
Choose [Save Settings].
● Press the n button, choose [Save
Settings] in the 4 tab, then press the m
button.
Register the settings.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose
or
, then press the m
button.
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Changing the Color and Shooting
• To change part of the pre-registered settings (except the shooting
mode), choose
2–3. These settings will not be reflected in other Shooting modes.
• To return contents registered to or to the default settings, turn
or
and changes the settings, then repeat Steps
Changing the Color and Shooting
You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on
shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not
come out as expected.
Color Accent
You can choose to retain a single cchangthe rest to black and white
in a composition.
oosT.
Press the l button.
X The unchanged image and the Color
Accent image will alternately display.
● The color for default settings is green.
Specify the color.
● Position the center frame so it is filled with
the color you want and press the q button.
X The specified color will be recorded.
Specify the range of colors.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to change the range of colors to be
Recorded color
retained.
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Changing the Color and Shooting
● Choose a negative value to limit the range
of colors. Choose a positive value to
extend the range of colors to similar colors.
● Pressing the l button restores the
shooting screen.
Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode.
Color Swap
You can swap one color in an image for another wen recording it. You can
only swap one color.
Choo
Press the l button.
X The unchanged image and the Color Swap
image will alternately display.
● The default setting is to change green to
gray.
Specify the color to be swapped.
● Position the center frame so it is filled with
the color you want and press the q button.
X The specified color will be recorded.
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Changing the Color and Shooting
Specify the target color.
● Position the center frame so it is filled with
the color you want and press the r button.
X The specified color will be recorded.
Specify the range of colors to be
swapped.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to adjust the range of colors to be
changed.
● Choose a etive value to limit the range
os. Choe a positive value to
ee rangf colors to similar colors.
Prethe l button to restore the
ootg screen.
• Using thlash may cause unexpected results in this mode.
• Under somcondons, the image may appear coarse.
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Shooting Stitch Assist Images
Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged
together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic
image.
Choose x or v.
or v.
Take the first shot.
X The exposure and white balance will be set
with the first shot.
Take quenshots.
erlaart of the first shot when taking
ecoshot.
discrepancies in the overlapping
portions will be corrected when the images
are merged.
● Up to 26 shots can be recorded with the
same procedures.
Finish shooting.
● Press the m button.
Merge the images on a computer.
● For details on how to merge the images,
refer to the Software Guide.
• To use AF lock, register % to the
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6
Using Various Functions for
Shooting Movies
This chapter serves as a more advanced vsion of the “Shooting
Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sectons in apter 1, and explains how
to use various functions for shond vieng movies.
•
•
This chapter assumes that the mode dial has been set to E mode.
The latter half of the chapter explaining movie playback and editing
assumes that the 1 button has been pressed to enter Playback mode.
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Changing the Movie Mode
You can choose between four Movie modes.
Choose a Movie mode.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons to choose E.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose a movie mode, then press the m
button.
E Standard
Miniature Effect
Normal mode.
You can shoot movies that look like a miniature model (see
below).
These Shooting modes let ou cnge all colors except the
chosen color to black and whitexchange the chosen color
for another color, oting. e “Changing the Color and
you wish e in ange before shooting the movie.
> Color Accent
z Color Swap
Under some coons, not urn out as expected in > and z
modes.
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature
Model (Miniature Effect)
You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models.
You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower
portions of the scene that will be blurred, and the playback speed, which
makes people and objects in the scene move quickly during playback. Audio
will not be recorded.
Choose
.
● Follow the operations above to choose
.
X A white frame (the area that will not be
blurred) appears on the screen.
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Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)
Choose the area to keep in focus.
● Press the l button.
● Move the zoom lever to change the frame
size, and press the op buttons to change
the frame position.
Choose a playback speed.
● Press the n button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose a playback speed.
●
Pressing the
n
button will restore the
shooting se.
Sh
Playback Speeds and d Payback Times (for 1 Min. Clips)
Speed
Playback Time
12 sec.
6 sec.
3 sec.
• If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of
the frame will switch, and you can press the qr buttons to change the
frame position when it is displayed vertically.
• Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.
• Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the
shooting conditions, try taking some test shots first.
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Changing the Image Quality
You can choose between three image quality settings.
Choose the image quality setting.
● After pressing the m button, press the
op buttons to choose
.
Choose an option.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an option, then press the m
button.
X The option you set will appear on the
screen.
Image Quality Table
Image Quality
(Recording Pixels/Frame Rate
Conent
1280 x 720 pixels, 24 frames/sotinhigh-definition movies.
640 x 480 pixels, 3frames/soting standard quality movies.
he number of recording pixels is smaller than
320 x 240 pixels, 3rames/c. in
, the image quality will appear coarse, but you
can record approximately three times the length.
*
movies play back at 30 fps.
Estimated Shooting Time
Memory Card Capacity
4 GB
16 GB
Image Quality
25 min. 08 sec.
43 min. 43 sec.
1 hr. 42 min. 57 sec.
2 hr. 59 min. 03 sec.
8 hr. 04 min. 30 sec.
1 hr. 58 min. 19 sec.
• Based on Canon’s testing standards.
• Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the
recording time reaches 29 minutes and 59 seconds when shooting in , and
approximately 1 hour when shooting in or
.
• Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some
memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are recommended.
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AE Lock/Exposure Shift
You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before
shooting.
Focus.
● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Lock the exposure.
● After releasing the shutter button, press
the ¤ button to lock the exposure. The
exposure shift bar appears.
● Press the ¤ button again to release the
lock.
Change thposure.
● tching e screen, turn the Ê dial
to t the exposure.
ot.
Using the Wind Filter
Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong. However, unnatural
sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind.
● Press the n button to choose [Wind
Filter] in the 4 tab, then press the qr
buttons to choose [On].
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Other Shooting Functions
The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.
Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images
when in
, > or z.
• Zooming in More Closely On Subjects
Neither the optical or digital zoom is available in >, z, or
Be sure to set the optical zoom before shooting.
The sound of the zoom will be recorded.
.
The number of shots cannot be set.
Macro shooting is not available in
.
White balance correction is not available.
You can switch betwen [Coinuous] and [Off].
• Registering Functionto te
Playback Functions
The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.
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Editing
Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 30)
Exit
Playback
Slow motion playback (You can use the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to to
adjust the speed. Sound will not play back.)
Display the first frame
Previous frame (Rewind if you hold down the m button.)
Next frame (Fast forward if you hold down the m button.)
Display the last frame
Edit (p. 123)
*
Refer to the Personal Printing Guide fodeta.
Editing
You can trim the beginninnds f recorded movies.
oose *.
then press the m button.
X The movie editing panel and the movie
editing bar will appear.
Movie Editing Panel
Set the editing range.
● Press the op buttons and choose
or
.
● If you press the qr buttons or turn the Ê
dial to move , a will appear at points
where the movie can be edited. If you
choose , you can trim the beginning of
the movie from
can trim the end of the movie from
. If you choose
, you
.
Movie Editing Bar
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Editing
X Even if you move to a point other than a
, only the portion from the nearest to
the left will be trimmed when
Only the portion from the nearest
is chosen.
to the
right will be trimmed when
is chosen.
X The section indicated with will be the
section of the movie that remains after
editing.
Check the edited movie.
● Press the op buttons to choose
(Play), then press the m button. The
edited movie willay.
● To edit the mogain, repeat Step 2.
● To diting, ess the op buttons,
and c
. After pressing the m
on, ess the qr buttons or turn the Ê
chose [OK], then press the m
n again.
Save the edited movie.
●
Press the op buttons to choose
press the button.
, then
m
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose [New File], then press the m
button.
X The movie will be saved as a new file.
• When [Overwrite] is chosen in Step 4, the unedited movie is overwritten
with the edited movie, erasing the original.
• When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only
[Overwrite] can be chosen.
• If the battery is depleted partway through editing, the edited movie clips
may not be saved.
• When editing movies, you should use a fully charged battery, or an AC
adapter kit (sold separately) (p. 37).
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7
Using Various Playback and
Editing Functions
This chapter explains various ways to play ack and edit images.
•
Press the 1 button to enter Playode befre operating the camera.
• It may not be possback r edit images that have been edited
on a computer, had ame changed, or have been taken on a
different amera.
does not havspace available.
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Quickly Searching Images
Searching Images Using Index Display
Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image
you want.
Move the zoom lever toward g.
X Images will display in an index.
● The number of images increases each
time you move the lever toward g.
● The number of images decreases each
time you move the lever toward k.
Choose an image.
● Turn the Ê dial switch images.
● Press the opqbuttons to choose an
ima
X An oame apears on the chosen
ge.
thm button to display the chosen
e by itself.
Searching Images Using the Control Dial
Turning the control dial ill splay images in a line letting you quickly search
them. You can also jump by the shooting date (Scroll Display).
Choose an image.
● If you set the camera to single image
playback and turn the Ê dial quickly, the
images will display as shown on the left.
Turn the Ê dial to choose an image.
● Pressing the m button restores single
image playback.
● If you press the op buttons during Scroll
Display, you can search images by the
shooting date.
To turn off this effect, press the n button to choose [Scroll Display] in
the 1 tab, then choose [Off].
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Viewing Images in Filtered Playback
When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display
images while filtered.
Jump to Favorites
Jump Shot Date
Displays images tagged as favorites (p. 142)
Displays the images shot on a specified date.
Displays the images of a specified category (p. 143).
Displays only still images or movies
Jump to My Category
Jump to Still/Movie
Jump 10 Images
Jump 100 Images
Jumps over 10 images at a time.
Jumps over 100 images at a time.
Search by
,
,
and
Choose a taget filter.
● In single implayback, press the d
hen prs the op buttons to
cha jump method.
n
or
, press the qr buttons to
oosa filter. Turning the Ê dial will only
splay images that match the filter of the
chosen target image.
Target Filters
● Press the l button to switch between
Information Display and No Information
Display.
● Pressing the n button restores single
image playback.
View the filtered images.
● Pressing the m button will start filtered
playback, and the jump method and a
yellow frame will appear.
● If you press the qr buttons or turn the Ê
dial, the chosen target images will display.
● If you press the d button, [Filtered
playback settings cleared] appears.
Pressing the m button cancels filtered
playback.
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Viewing Images in Filtered Playback
What if you can’t choose a filter?
Filters that do not have any corresponding images cannot be chosen.
Filtered playback
In filtered playback (Step 2), you can view filtered images with “Quickly Searching
Jump by
and
Images
● In singmage yback, press the d
buttpress e op buttons to
hoosump method.
u prss the qr buttons, the display
dvance to the image that is the
sen number of images away.
● Pressing the n button restores single
image playback.
Using the Front Dial to Jump
Turn the front dial to jump images by
,
,
, and
.
● In single image playback, turn the ÷ dial,
then press the op buttons to choose a
jump method.
● If you turn the ÷ dial, the display will
advance to the image by the chosen jump
method.
Turning the ÷ dial in index playback will advance the images according
to the jump method chosen during single image playback. However, if you
chose
or
, the jump method will switch to
.
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Viewing Slideshows
You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card.
Choose [Slideshow].
● Press the n button to choose
[Slideshow] from the 1 tab, then press the
m button.
Make the setting.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose an item, then press the qr
buttons to adjust the setting.
Repeat
Reeats playback of images
Plame Day time for each image
Tranon effects when switching
between images
E
oos[Start].
ress the op buttons or turn the
choose [Start], then press the
Ê
button.
dial to
m
X The slideshow will start a few seconds after
[Loading image...] displays.
● You can pause/restart a slideshow by
pressing the m button again.
● Press the n button to stop the
slideshow.
• If you press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial during playback, the image
will switch. If you keep the qr buttons pressed, you can fast-forward
through images.
• You cannot change [Play Time] if [Bubble] is chosen in [Effect].
• In single image playback, you can also start a slideshow by pressing and
holding the m button and immediately pressing the
button.
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Checking the Focus
You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame,
or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus.
Press the l button to switch to
the focus check display (p. 44).
X A white frame will appear where the AF
frame or face was when the focus was set.
X A gray frame will appear on a face detected
during playback.
X
The area within the orange frame appears
magnified.
Switch frames.
● Move oom ler toward k once.
X The shown the left will appear.
ss tm button to move to a different
whn multiple frames appear.
Cge the magnification level or
location.
● Use the zoom lever to change the display
size, and the opqr buttons to change
the display position while checking the
focus.
●
Pressing the
n
button resets the
display to Step 1.
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Magnifying Images
Move the zoom lever toward k.
● The display will zoom in on the image. If
you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will
zoom in up to a maximum factor of 10x.
● If you press the opqr buttons, you can
move the location of the displayed area.
● Move the zoom lever toward g to zoom
out, or continue to hold it to return to single
image playback.
● If you turn the Ê dial, you can switch
images while oomed.
Approximate Location of
Displayed Area
In magnified display, pressing tn buttorestores single image
playback.
Displayig VarioImages (Smart Shuffle)
The camera will chose ur images based on the displayed image.
If you choose one of those images, the camera will choose four more images
letting you enjoy the playing back of images in an unexpected order.
This will work best if you take many shots of various scenes.
Choose [Smart Shuffle].
● Press the n button to choose [Smart
Shuffle] in the 1 tab, then press the m
button.
X Four images will appear as possibilities.
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Changing Image Transitions
Choose an image.
● Press the opqr buttons to choose the
image you want to view next.
X The chosen image will be displayed in the
middle, and the next four possibilities will
appear.
● Pressing the m button will display the
middle image at full size. Press the m
button again to restore the original display.
You can also use the zoom lever.
● Pressing the n button restores single
image playbck.
• Only still images shot with this caplay bacn Smart Shuffle.
• [Smart Shuffle] is not avan the wing situations:
- If there are less than akewith this camera on the memory card.
- If you play bck agerted by Smart Shuffle.
- During filteed playback.
Changing Image Transitions
You can choose from three transition effects when switching between images
in single image playback.
Choose [Transition].
● Press the n button to choose
[Transition] in the 1 tab, then press the
qr buttons to choose a transition effect.
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Viewing Images on a TV
TV to view images you have shot.
Turn off the camera and TV.
Connect the camera to the TV.
● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully
insert the cable plug into the camera’s
terminal.
● Insert the cable plug fully into the video
White
Red
Yellow
Yellow
input terminals as shown in the illustration.
Red
White
rn n the TV and switch it to the
ut the cable is connected to.
Turn on the camera.
● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.
X The image will appear on the TV (nothing
will appear on the screen of the camera).
● After you finish, turn off the camera and
TV, and unplug the cable.
What if the images don’t display correctly on the TV?
Images will not display correctly if the camera’s video output setting (NTSC/PAL)
does not match the TV system. Press the n button, choose the 3 tab and
[Video System] to switch to the correct video system.
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Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV
Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a
high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience.
Turn off the camera and TV.
Connect the camera to the TV.
● Open the camera’s terminal cover and fully
insert the cable plug into the camera’s
terminal.
● Fully insert the cable plug into the TV’s
HDMI terminal.
ay mages.
mages.
Operation soundwill t play when connected to a high-definition TV.
Using a TV Remote to Control the Camera
When you connect the camera to an HDMI CEC compatible TV, you can use
the TV’s remote control to operate the camera and play back images or view
slideshows. You may need to make settings on some TVs. For details, refer
to the user guide supplied with the TV.
Choose [Ctrl via HDMI].
● Press the n button, then choose [Ctrl
via HDMI] in the 3 tab. Press the qr
buttons to choose [Enable].
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Viewing Images on a High-Definition TV
Connect the camera to the TV.
camera to the TV.
Display images.
● Turn on the TV and press the camera’s 1
button.
X The image will appear on the TV (nothing
will appear on the screen of the camera).
Use the TV’s remote control.
● Press the remte control’s qr buttons to
choose an e.
● e OK/lect button to display the
opn panel. Press the qr buttons to
hoe an item, then press the OK/Select
tton again.
Summary of he Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV
Return
Closes the menu.
Ú
Movie playback
Plays a movie (only appears when a movie is chosen).
Plays back images automatically. During playback, you
can press the remote control’s qr buttons to switch
images.
Slideshow
.
Index Display
Displays images in an index.
Change Display
Changes the screen display (p. 44).
l
• If you operate the controls on the camera, you will not be able to control
the camera with the TV’s remote control until you return to single image
playback.
• Some TVs may not be able to control the camera properly even though
they are HDMI CEC compatible.
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Protecting Images
You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased
Choose a Selection Method
Choose [Protect].
● Press the n button to choose
[Protect] in the 1 tab, then press the m
button.
Choose a selecion method.
● Press the obtons or turn the Ê dial
to cha seleon method, then press
the n.
ssithe n button will restore the
scen.
erased.
Protected images cannot be erased with the camera’s erase function. To
erase an image, cancel protection settings first.
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Protecting Images
Choosing Images Individually
Choose [Select].
then press the m button.
Choose images.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an image, then press the m
button.
X
will appear.
● Pressing the m button again deselects
the imaganwill disappear.
● To ose ational images, repeat the
aocedu
otet the image.
you press the n button, a
onfirmation screen will appear.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
If you switch shooting modes or turn off the power before performing the
operations in Step 3, images will not be protected.
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Protecting Images
Select Range
Choose [Select Range].
Range], then press the m button.
Choose a starting image.
● Press the m button.
● Press the qr buons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an imahen press the m
butt
Choose an ending image.
● Press the r button to choose [Last image],
then press the m button.
●
Press the qr buttons or turn the
Ê
dial to
choose an image, then press the
m
button.
● You cannot choose images before the first
image.
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Protecting Images
Protect images.
● Press the p button to choose [Protect],
then press the m button.
Choose images with the Ê dial
You can also choose the first or last image by turning the Ê dial when the upper
screen in Steps 2 and 3 is displayed.
Choose All Images
Cho[All ages].
Imas], then press the m button.
tect images.
Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose [Protect], then press the m
button.
You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step
4, while in [Select Range] or Step 2 while in [All Images].
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Erasing All Images
You can erase all images at once. Since erased images cannot be recovered,
be erased.
Choose a Selection Method
Choose [Erase].
● Press the n button to choose [Erase]
in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Choose a slecon method.
● Press op bons or turn the Ê dial
to chselectimethod, then press
m tton.
sing he n button will restore the
screen.
Choosing Images ndividually
Choose [Select].
● Follow Step 2 above to choose [Select]
and press the m button.
Choose an image.
images, a
● Pressing the m button again deselects
the image and will disappear.
will appear on the screen.
● To choose additional images, repeat the
above procedure.
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Erasing All Images
Erase.
● If you press the n button, a
confirmation screen will appear.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
Select Range
Choose [Select Range].
Range], then ress the m button.
Choimas.
imas.
se.
ress the p button to choose [Erase],
then press the m button.
Choose All Images
Choose [All Images].
Images], then press the m button.
Erase.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
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Tagging Images as Favorites
When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those
images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or
Choose [Favorites].
● Press the n button to choose
[Favorites] in the 1 tab, then press the m
button.
Choose an image.
● Press the qr buons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an imahen press the m
butt
wear on the screen.
sinthe m button again untags the
e and disappears.
● hoose additional images, repeat the
above procedure.
Make the setting.
● If you press the n button, a
confirmation screen will appear.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the
setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites.
If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista and transfer tagged images to the
computer, they will be given a star rating of 3 (
RAW images and movies).
) (except for
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Organizing Images by Category (My Category)
You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a
using the functions below.
•
Images are automatically categorized by shooting condition as they are
shot.
: Images with detected faces, or images shot in I or V.
: Images detected as
J or O modes.
: Images shot in
,
or
in A mode, or images shot in
, w, S, P, t modes.
Choose a Selection Method
Ch[My ategory].
● Pre n button to choose [My
Catory] in the 1 tab, then press the m
tton
Choose a selection method.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose a selection method, then press
the m button.
● Pressing the n button will restore the
menu screen.
Choosing Images Individually
Choose [Select].
● Follow Step 2 above to choose [Select],
then press the m button.
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Organizing Images by Category (My Category)
Choose an image.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an image.
Choose a category.
● Press the op buttons to choose a
category, then press the m button.
X
will appear on the screen.
● Pressing the m button again deselects
the image and will disappear.
● To choose additional images, repeat the
above procedure
Make tsetti
● If yothe n button, a
nfirmon screen will appear.
thqr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
e [OK], then press the m button.
If you switch Shooting modes or turn off the power before making the setting in
Step 3, images will not be tagged as My Category.
Select Range
Choose [Select Range].
Range], then press the m button.
Choose images.
images.
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Rotating Images
Choose a category.
● Press the p button to choose an item,
then press the qr buttons or turn the Ê
dial to choose a category.
Choose the setting.
● Press the p button to choose [Select],
then press the m button.
If you choose [Deselect] in Step 4, you can deselect all of the images in
the [Select Range] category.
Rotating Images
You can change the orientatn of ae and save it.
ose [Rotate].
ress the n button to choose [Rotate]
in the 1 tab, then press the m button.
Rotate the image.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an image.
X The image will rotate 90° with each press of
the m button.
● Pressing the n button will restore the
menu screen.
Movies with a resolution of
cannot be rotated.
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Resizing Images
You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as
a separate file.
Choose [Resize].
●
Press the
in the
n
button to choose [Resize]
1
tab, then press the button.
m
Choose an image.
●
Press the qr buttons or turn the
Ê
dial to
choose an image, then press the
m
button.
Choose an image size.
●
Press the qr buns or turn the
Ê
dial to
choose n optioen press the
m
button.
X The ew imae?] screen will appear.
he new image.
●
Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose [OK] and press the m button.
X The image will be saved as a new file.
Display the new image.
● When you press the n button, the
[Display new image?] screen will appear.
●
Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose [Yes], then press the m button.
X The saved image will be displayed.
• You cannot resize an image to a larger size.
• Images saved as in Step 3 and RAW images cannot be edited.
• Images that can be resized will have the same width and height ratio
after resizing.
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Trimming
You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file.
Choose [Trimming].
● Press the n button to choose
[Trimming] in the 1 tab, then press the m
button.
Choose an image.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an image, then press the m
Trimming Area
button.
Adjust thtrmming area.
X A will aear around the portion of
te to be mmed.
The iginal image will display in the upper
ft athe trimmed image will display in
Trimming Aa Display
e lower right.
● If you move the zoom lever to the left or
right, you can change the frame size.
● If you press the opqr buttons, you can
move the frame.
Recoed pixel
after triming
● If you press the l button, you can
change the frame orientation.
● In an image with detected faces, gray
frames appear around the faces located in
the upper left image. The frames can be
used for trimming. You can switch between
frames by turning the Ê dial.
● Press the m button.
Save as a new image and display.
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Adding Effects with the My Colors Function
• Images recorded at a pixel setting of
• Images that can be trimmed will have the same width and height ratio
after trimming.
• The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than
before trimming.
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function
You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer
Choose [My ors].
●
Pres
the
n
b, then press the button.
bun to choose [My Colors]
m
e an image.
s the qr buttons or turn the
Ê
dial to
choose an image, then press the
m
button.
Choose a menu option.
●
Press the qr buttons or turn the
Ê
dial to
choose an option, then press the
m
button.
Save as a new image and display.
If you repeatedly change the color of the same image, the quality will
gradually deteriorate and you may not achieve the expected color.
• The color of images changed with this function may vary from those
recorded with the My Colors function (p. 87).
• My Colors settings cannot be performed on RAW images.
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Correcting the Brightness (i-Contrast)
The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that
are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also,
when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically
correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose from four levels
of correction, and save the image as a new file.
Choose [i-Contrast].
● Press the n button to choose [i-
Contrast] in the 1 tab, then press the m
button.
Choose an image.
● Press the qr uttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an e, then press the m
hoe a menu item.
ess he qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
oose an option, then press the m
button.
Save as a new image and display.
• Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or not be
corrected properly.
• Repeatedly adjusting the same image may cause it to become coarse.
What if the image wasn’t corrected by the [Auto] option as
well as you would like?
Choose [Low], [Medium] or [High] and adjust the image.
RAW images cannot be corrected.
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Correcting the Red-Eye Effect
You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files.
Choose [Red-Eye Correction].
● Press the n button to choose [Red-
Eye Correction] in the 1 tab, then press
the m button.
Choose an image.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an image.
Correct the imge.
● Press the m un.
X Red-tected y the camera will be
corred a frawill appear around
corted portion.
an agnify or reduce the size of the
e using the procedures in “Magnifying
Save as a new image and display.
● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Ê
dial to choose [New File], then press the
m button.
X The image will be saved as a new file.
• Some images may not be corrected properly.
• When [Overwrite] in Step 4 is chosen, the uncorrected image is
overwritten with the corrected data, erasing the original image.
• Protected images cannot be overwritten.
• RAW images cannot be corrected.
• Red-eye correction can be performed on JPEG images shot in
, but
the original image cannot be overwritten.
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Printing Images
You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a
PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface
Turn off the camera and printer.
Connect the camera to the printer.
● Open the cover and insert the cable’s
small plug firmly into the camera terminal
in the direction shown.
● Insert the cable’s large plug into the
printer. For connction details, refer to the
user guide pvid with the printer.
on he printer.
n the camera.
● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.
X
will appear on the screen.
Choose an image to print.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an image.
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Printing Images
Print images.
● Press the c button.
X Printing will start.
● If you want to print additional images,
repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has
completed.
● After printing has completed, turn off the
camera and printer, and unplug the
interface cable.
• Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for dails on printing.
PictBridge compliant printereparate).
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Printing from the Print List (DPOF)
You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during
playback by pressing the c button.
These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
standards.
Choose an image.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an image.
Press the 2 button (RAW images
and movies will be excluded).
Add images to he print list.
● Press the op btons to choose the
numrints, en press the qr
buttorn the dial to choose [Add]
prethe m button.
nceadding images, repeat Steps 1
, and press the qr buttons or turn
the Ê dial to choose [Remove], then press
the m button.
You cannot add images to the print list when the camera is connected to
the printer.
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Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)
You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify
settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together
comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
Print Settings
You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all
images chosen for printing.
Choose [Print Settings].
● Press the n button to choose [Print
Settings] in the 2 tab, then press the m
button.
Adjthe stings.
● Pe op ttons or turn the Ê dial
to cose a menu item, then press the qr
uttoto choose an option.
essing the n button accepts the
settings and restores the menu screen.
Sd
Index
Prints one image per page.
Print Type
Prints several reduced size images per page.
Both
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
Prints both standard and index formats.
Prints the shooting date.
Date
—
Prints the file number.
File No.
—
Removes all print settings after printing.
—
Clear DPOF
data
• Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all
of the settings in the prints.
•
may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by a
different camera. These settings will be overwritten with those set by
your camera.
• If [Date] is set to [On], some printers may print the date twice.
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Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)
• With [Index] chosen, the [Date] and [File No.] options cannot be set to
[On] at the same time.
• The date will be printed in the style set in the [Date/Time] function in the
• RAW images cannot be chosen.
Choosing the Number of Copies
Choose [Select Images & Qty.].
● Press the n button to choose [Select
Images & Qty.] in the 2 tab, then press
the m button.
Choose an ime.
● Presr buttos or turn the Ê dial to
oosimage, then press the m
n.
will be able to set the number of print
es.
● If you choose images in [Index],
appears on the screen. Pressing the m
button again will deselect the image and
will disappear.
Set the number of prints.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to
set the number of prints (maximum 99).
● Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to choose other
images and the number of prints for each.
● You cannot set the number of copies for
index prints. You can only choose which
images to print (as shown in Step 2).
● Pressing the n button accepts the
settings and restores the menu screen.
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Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)
Select Range
Choose [Select Range].
Range], then press the m button.
images.
Make print settings.
● Press the op buttons to choose [Order],
then press the m button.
Set All Images to Print Once
Ch[SeleAll Images].
mags], then press the m button.
ke print settings.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
Clearing All Selections
Choose [Clear All Selections].
Selections], then press the m button.
All selections will be cleared.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
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Print Added Images
camera to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Number of copies to print
Connect the camera to the printer.
Print.
● Press the op buttons to choose [Print],
then press the m button.
X Printing will start.
● If you stop the printer during printing and
start again, it wiltart from the next print.
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Changing Camera Settings
You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab
Changing Sounds
You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds.
● Choose [Sound Options], then press the
m button.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an option.
● Press the qr buttons to choose an option.
Preset sounds
1, 2
(cannot be mified)
Preset sod
3
n use included software to
Turning Off Hints &
description of the fuction (hints ps) is displayed. You can turn off this
function.
● Choose [Hints & Tips], then press the qr
buttons to choose [Off].
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Changing Camera Settings
Changing the Start-up Screen
You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the
camera.
● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the
m button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an option.
No start-up image
Preset images
1, 2
(cannot be modified)
Preset imes
3
You srecorded images, and use the
luded ware to change the images.
Registering Recordeagas the Start-up Screen
When you press the 1 buet thcamera to Playback mode, you can
register an imag
● Choose [Start-up Image], then press the
m button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose [3], then press the m button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an image, then press the m
button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button to
complete registration.
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Changing Camera Settings
Any previously registered start-up image will be overwritten when
registering a new start-up image.
Register the start-up image or sounds with the included
software
The dedicated operation sounds and start-up images on the included software
can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details.
Changing the File Number Assignment
Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they
were taken, from 0001 – 9999, and saved to foldeof up to 2,000 images.
You can change the file number assignment.
● Choe Numring], then press the
r bus to choose an option.
Even if you shoot using a new
memory card, the file numbers
nuous
Auto Reset
are assigned consecutively until
an image with the number 9999
is taken/saved.
If you replace the memory card
with a new one, or a new folder
is created, file numbering
begins with 0001 again.
• If you use a memory card already containing images, the newly assigned
file numbers may continue the existing numbering for both [Continuous]
and [Auto Reset]. If you want to start over with file number 0001, format
• Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding folder structure or
image types.
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Changing Camera Settings
Creating Folders by Shooting Date
Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also
create folders by shooting date.
● Choose [Create Folder], then press the
qr buttons to choose [Daily].
● Images will be saved into folders created
on each shooting date.
Changing the Lens Retract Time
For safety reasons, the lens retracts aut 1 mte after pressing the 1
immediately when you press the 1 , set the retract time to [0 sec.].
hooe [Lens Retract], then press the
r buttons to choose [0 sec.].
Turning Off the Power Saving Function
recommended to save battery power.
● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m
button.
●
Press the op buttons or turn the
Ê
dial to
choose [Auto Power Down], then press the
qr buttons to choose [Off].
●
If you set the power saving function to [Off],
be sure to turn the camera off after use.
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Changing Camera Settings
Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time
also works when [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
● Choose [Power Saving], then press the m
button.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose [Display Off], then press the qr
buttons to choose a time.
● In order to save battery power, you should
choose less than [1 min.].
Using the World Clock
When traveling abroad, you can recors with cal dates and times
simply by switching the time zone settinu pre-rister the destination
time zones, you can enjoy thienof not having to switch the Date/
Time settings.
Sethe home time zone.
● Choose [Time Zone], then press the m
button.
● When setting this for the first time, check
the information that displays on the screen
at the left, then press the m button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose the home time zone.
● To set daylight saving time (adds 1 hour),
press the op buttons to choose [Daylight
Saving Time: On].
● Press the m button.
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Changing Camera Settings
Set the world time zone.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose [ World], then press the m
button.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose the destination time zone.
● You can also set the daylight saving time
as in Step 1.
● Press the m button.
Choose the world time zone.
● Press the obuttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose
hen press the n
X
appear othe shooting screen
If you chae the datn the
Home]
time and dte will automly change.
Changing Distance Units
● Choose [Distance Units], then press the
qr buttons to choose [ft/in].
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Changing Camera Settings
Calibrating the Electronic Level
Calibrate the electronic level if you think the camera is not shooting levelly.
you can calibrate the electronic level more accurately.
Level the camera.
● Attach the camera to a tripod and make
sure it is level.
Choose [Calibrate].
● Choose [Electronic Level], then press the
m button.
● Press the op tons or turn the Ê dial
to cCalibra], then press the m
butto
nfiration screen will appear.
ate the electronic level.
● Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose [OK], then press the m button.
Resetting the Electronic Level
Resets the electronic level to its default values. If the electronic level has not
been calibrated, it cannot be reset.
Reset the electronic level.
● Follow Step 1 above to choose [Reset] and
press the m button.
● Once the electronic level is reset, the
menu screen will be restored.
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Changing Shooting Function Settings
If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab
Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in
modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those
Switching the Focus Setting
The camera focuses on whatever it is aimed at even when the shutter button
is not pressed. However, you can set it so that the camera only focuses when
the shutter button is pressed halfway.
● Choose [Connuous AF], then press the
qr buttotchoose [Off].
ince thcamera focuses continuously
ntil you pss the shutter button
halfway, it allows you to shoot without
O
missing photo opportunities.
The camera does not focus
ff
continuously, thereby conserving
battery power.
Turning Off the AF Assist Beam
The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions when
you press the shutter button halfway. You can turn off the lamp.
● Choose [AF-assist Beam], then press the
qr buttons to choose [Off].
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Changing Shooting Function Settings
Changing the Flash Timing
You can change the timing of the flash and shutter.
● Choose [Flash Control], then press the m
button.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose [Shutter Sync.], then press the
qr buttons to choose a setting.
The flash fires right after the
1st-curtain
shutter opens.
The flash fires right before the
2nd-curtain
shutcloses.
Turning Off the Red-Eye Reductin Function
The red-eye reduction lamp lights in oreduce tred-eye effect that
occurs when shooting in dark ons h the flash. You can turn off this
function.
se [Flash Control], then press the m
button.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose [Red-Eye Lamp], then press the
qr buttons to choose [Off].
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Changing Shooting Function Settings
Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting
You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting.
● Choose [Review], then press the qr
buttons to choose an option.
Displays images for the set time.
2 – 10 sec.
Hold
The image displays until you press
the shutter button halfway.
Images will not display.
Off
Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After
Shooting
You can change the way the image ays rigafter shooting.
● Ch[Review Info], then press the qr
utts to choose an option.
Displays the image only.
f
Displays detailed information
(p. 199).
Detailed
The area inside the AF frame is
magnified, allowing you to check
Focus Check the focus. The procedure is the
same as in “Checking the Focus”
(p. 130).
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Changing Shooting Function Settings
Customizing Display Information
You can change which information is displayed by switching between custom
displays with each press of the l button.
● Choose [Custom Display], then press the
m button.
● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Ê
dial to choose an item, then press the m
button. A
will appear on items that
display.
● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Ê
dial to choose or , then press the m
button, and thl button to change the
custplay sngs.
Custlay itemwith
play hen the l button is pressed.
annot be set for the current
m display while making settings.
will not
X Items with a
will display.
Displays shooting information
Shooting Info
Grid Lines
A grid overlays the screen.
An electronic level appears on
the screen (p. 108).
Electronic Level
A histogram (p. 45) appears in
Shooting modes G, M, B,
D.
Histogram
If you press the shutter button halfway and return to the shooting screen
from the custom display settings screen, the settings will not be saved.
Gray items can also be set, however, they may not appear depending on
the Shooting mode.
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Changing Shooting Function Settings
Changing the IS-Mode Settings
● Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr
buttons to choose an option.
Image stabilization is always on.
You can confirm the effects directly
on the display, which makes it
easier to check the composition or
focus. It not only reduces angular
Continuous
blur, but also reduces lateral shift
blur (hybrid IS) common to macro
photography.
Image stabilization is only active
Shoot Only*
the moment of shooting.
age stabilization only counters
and down motion. This option
is commended for shooting
P*
objts moving horizontally.
*
ting changes to [Continuous] when shooting
mies.
• If camershake is too , attach the camera to a tripod. You should
also set tIS Moe to [Off] when the camera is attached to a tripod.
• When using aing], hold the camera horizontally to shoot. Image
stabilization does not work when the camera is held vertically.
Registering Functions to the Front Dial and
Control Dial
You can register commonly used functions to the front dial and the control dial
for each Shooting mode.
● Choose [Set ÷Ê Func.], then press the
m button.
● Press the qr buttons to choose an option.
● When making settings, press the op
buttons, then press the opqr buttons,
or turn the Ê dial to choose an item, and
turn the ÷ dial to change the function.
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Changing Shooting Function Settings
Functions that Can be Registered
The functions you can register to the front dial and control dial are different
depending on the shooting mode. In the settings screen, aspect ratio settings
registered to items with a
in the table below. Functions registered in D,
B, M and G modes will be set in the same way for [Front Dial 1], [Front
Dial 2], and [Control Dial]. The same function cannot be registered to both the
÷ and Ê dials when in G mode.
Shooting Mode
Item
D
B
B
M
M
G
Front Dial 1
Front Dial 2
Control Dial
÷
Ê
M
B,
÷
Ê
B
B
M
M
÷
MB
B
When multiple unctions are assigned to the Ê dial, you can press the
button to switch etweethem.
Registering Functions to the
Button
● Choose [Set Shortcut button], then press
the m button.
● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Ê
dial to choose the functions to register,
then press the m button.
● Pressing the
button will call up the
registered function.
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Registering Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu)
• Choose
if you want to return the button to default settings.
symbol is shown on the bottom right of an icon, the
• When this
function cannot be used in the current Shooting mode or function setting.
• In or , each press of the button records white balance data
.
• In %, each press of the
% will appear on the screen.
button will adjust and lock the focus, and
• If you press the
button in , the screen display will turn off. Try
one of the following to restore the display:
• Press any button other than the power button
• Change the camera’s vertical or horizontal orientation
• Open and close the screen
Registering Commonly UseootinMenus (My Menu)
You can register up to 5 iteom only used shooting menus to the
tab, letting you quickltheitems from a single screen.
oose [My Menu settings].
● Choose [My Menu settings] in the
tab,
then press the m button.
Choose the menu items to register.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose [Select items], then press the
m button.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose a menu to register (up to 5), then
press the m button.
X
will appear.
● To cancel registration, press the m
button, and will disappear.
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Changing Playback Function Settings
● Press the n button.
Change the order in which menu
items are displayed.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose [Sort], then press the m button.
●
Press the op buttons or turn the
choose the menu item you want to move,
then press the button.
Ê
dial to
m
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to change the order, then press the m
button.
● Press the n utton.
• Gray items in Step 2 can also be ever, thmay not be available
depending on the Shooode.
• Choose [Set default viess e qr buttons to choose [Yes]. My
Menu can nodispessig the n button when in a
Shooting me.
Changing Playback Function Settings
Choosing the Image that First Displays in
Playback
● Choose [Resume], then press the qr
buttons to choose an option.
Resumes with the image last
Last seen
viewed.
Resumes with the most
Last shot
recently shot image.
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Using Household Power
If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 (sold separately), you can use the
camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery.
Turn off the camera.
Plug the cord into the coupler.
● Fully insert the plug into the coupler.
Insert the coupler.
then int the cpler as shown until it
lockace wia click.
Close the cover.
● Close the cover while pushing down on the
coupler cable cover with the cable.
Coupler Cable Cover
Connect the power cord.
● Connect the power cord to the compact
power adapter, then plug the other end into
a power outlet.
● Turn the camera on to use it.
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Using Lenses (Sold Separately)
● After you finish, turn off the camera and
unplug the power cord from the power
outlet.
Do not unplug the plug or power cord with the camera turned on. This
could erase images you have taken or damage the camera.
Using Lenses (Sold Separately)
When attaching the Tele-converter TC-DC58D (sold separately), you can
take shots from even further away (The lens changes the focal length of the
camera body’s lens by a factor of 1.4x). To attach the tele-converter lens, you
also need the Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC8K (sold separately).
Rethe rg.
● Be the camera is turned off.
Whilpressing the ring release button
), turn the ring in the direction of the
rrow ( ).
● When the { mark on the ring and the z
mark on the camera are aligned, lift off the
ring.
Attach the conversion lens
adapter.
● Align the z mark on the conversion lens
adapter with the z mark on the camera
and turn the adapter in the direction of the
arrows until it locks.
● To remove the adapter, hold down the ring
release button while turning the adapter in
the opposite direction.
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Using Lenses (Sold Separately)
Attach the tele-converter lens.
● Turn the lens in the direction of the arrow
to attach it securely to the camera.
Adjust converter settings.
● Turn on the camera.
● Press the n button to display the 4
tab and choose [Converter], then press the
qr buttons to cose [TC-DC58D].
X If [IS Mode] is s[Off], it is not necessary
to mverter ettings.
When emove the converter from the
eraeturn the converter setting to
].
• When using e built-iflash, the outer edges of images (especially the
lower right) mabe dkened.
• When using the tele-converter, set the camera to maximum telephoto. At
other zoom settings, the image will appear as if its corners have been cut
off.
• Use the screen for shooting. If you use the viewfinder for shooting, a
portion of the view will be blocked by the attachments.
• 8 mode is not available.
• Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens
blower brush before use.
• If you shoot in L while using these lens attachments, the included
software cannot be used to accurately stitch the images back together.
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Changing the Ring Color (Sold Separately)
You can change the color of the ring using the separately sold Ring
Accessory Kit RAK-DC-2.
Remove the ring.
● Be sure the camera is turned off.
● While pressing the ring release button
(
), turn the ring in the direction of the
arrow ( ).
● When the “{” mark on the ring and the “z”
mark on the camera are aligned, lift off the
ring.
Athe rin.
● Al“{” mak on the ring with the “z”
maron the camera and turn the ring in the
ectin of the arrow.
Using the Remote Switch (Sold Separately)
By using the RS60-ERemote Switch (sold separately), you can avoid any
camera shake that may occur when you press the shutter button. The remote
switch is useful when using slow shutter speeds.
Connect the remote switch.
● Be sure the camera is turned off.
● Open the terminal cover and insert the
remote switch plug.
Shoot.
● Press the release button on the remote
switch to shoot.
Bulb photographs cannot be taken with this camera.
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Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
You can make your flash photography even better with the use of an
externally mounted flash (sold separately).
•
•
You should set the white balance to h.
Please also read the manual included with the externally mounted flash.
• When an externally mounted flash is attached, you cannot set the built-
in flash.
• Some functions on Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX II
cannot be used with this camera.
• When using Canon brand flashes other than Speedlite EX series
models, the flash may not fire correctly, or may not fire at all. Flashes
with a manual firing function can be used in manual mode, however red-
eye correction is not available.
• Using a non-Canon brand flash (particulaa h-voltage flash) or flash
accessories may inhibit normal opion or age the camera.
Speedlite 220EX, 270E, 430II, and 580EX II
the flash to the hot shoe.
Turn the flash on, then turn the
camera on.
X A red h appears on the screen.
X When the flash is charged, its pilot lamp will
light.
Display the flash settings screen.
● Press the n button to choose [Flash
Control] in the 4 tab, then press the m
button.
X The options set on the flash will appear.
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Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
Make the setting.
● Press theop buttons or turn the Ê dial to
choose an item, then press the qr buttons
to adjust the setting.
● The available settings differ depending on
● In modes other than G, M, B, D, and
8, flash settings cannot be changed
since the flash adjusts and fires
automatically.
Using Speedlite 430EX II and 580EX I
Using rately ld Speedlite Bracket SB-E2
prevenural shaws from appearing on the
of ts when shooting from a vertical
n. Hwever, depending on the angle, the
may nterfere with opening the LCD
Please use the camera with the LCD
mtor closed and the screen facing outward.
You can use theedlite 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 550EX, and 580EX in
the same way.
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Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite
MT-24EX
The Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K, Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3,
and Bracket BKT-DC1 (all sold separately) are required to attach the Macro
Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX to the camera.
Back Component Front Component
Prepare the conversion lens
adapter.
Attach
● Rotate the conversion lens adapter in the
direction indicated by the arrow to detach
the front and back components.
Detach
● Only the back coponent is required when
attachinthe Mo Ring Lite MR-14EX or
MacLite M24EX.
Attach to camera
ovhe ring.
re te camera is turned off.
pressing the ring release button
(
), turn the ring in the direction of the
arrow ( ).
● When the { mark on the ring and the z
mark on the camera are aligned, lift off the
ring.
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Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
Attach the back component of the
conversion lens adapter.
● Align the z mark on the back component
of the conversion lens adapter with the z
mark on the camera and turn the adapter
in the direction of the arrows until locked.
● To remove the adapter, hold down the ring
release button while turning the adapter in
the opposite direction.
Attach the Off Camera Shoe Cord
to the brackt.
● Slide the bet screw to the outer end of
tket, asecure the screw into the
trcket on e Off Camera Shoe
Cor
ch the bracket.
Slide the bracket screw to the outer end of
the bracket, and secure the screw to the
tripod socket on the bottom of the camera.
Attach the Off Camera Shoe Cord.
● Attach the camera connection component
of the Off Camera Shoe Cord to the hot
shoe on top of the camera.
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Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
Attach the controller.
● Attach the controller for the Macro Ring
Lite or Macro Twin Lite to the flash
connection component of the Off Camera
Shoe Cord.
Attach the flash to the conversion
lens adapter.
● When attaching the Macro Ring Lite MR-
14EX, press and hold the release buttons
on both sides of the Macro Ring Lite and fit
it onto the conveion lens adapter.
● Whing thMacro Twin Lite MT-
4EX, h the flash heads to their
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Set [ND Filter] to [On].
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Macro TwiLite dnot obstruct or interfere with the flash.
• While shooting with a tripod, adjust the direction of the camera so that
the flash heads do not contact the tripod or bracket.
• Depending on the placement of the controller, it may come into contact
with the LCD monitor.
• Use the screen for shooting. The viewfinder cannot be used.
• 8 mode is not available.
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Configuring the Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
•
The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 second.
•
The flash output will automatically adjust when [Flash Mode] is set to
[Auto]. Flash exposure compensation and safety FE can also be set.
However, when setting flash exposure compensation on the camera, make
sure to set the flash exposure compensation amount on the flash to [+0]
beforehand.
•
•
The flash output can be adjusted on the camera or the flash* if [Flash
Mode] is set to [Manual].
* With Speedlite 220EX and 270EX, settings cannot be made on the flash.
In D mode, you can set the flash output on the camera even if the flash
unit is set to E-TTL flash exposure compensatio[E-TTL] will display on
the flash, but the flash will fire at the flash opuet on the camera. The
flash compensation amount set on the sh wilo change.
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*1 Fixed to [Manual].
*2 1/64 for Speedlite 220EX, 270EX, 430EX II, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT-
24EX.
*3 Not available with Speedlite 220EX.
*4 Fixed to [On].
*5 Settings aside from On/Off are set on the flash. Not available with Speedlite 220EX, 270EX and
430EX II. When set to [On], [Shutter Sync.] cannot be set to [2nd-curtain]. Even if you set [Shutter
Sync.] to [2nd-curtain] on the camera, it will change to [1st-curtain].
*6 Fixed to [Off].
*7 [Slow Synchro], [Safety FE], [Red-Eye Corr.] and [Red-Eye Lamp] can also be returned to their
default values using [Reset All] in the camera’s 3 menu (p. 51). Not available with Speedlite 220EX.
• The settings from the flash are applied to the flash mode, flash exposure compensation,
flash output, shutter synchro, and wireless function when you turn on the camera.
• The following functions can also be used:
- Auto Exposure (Set the camera to E-TTL mode)
- FE Lock (When [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto])
- Auto Zoom (Not available with the 220EX or EX
Other Canon flashes
Canon flashes other than tite Eseries will fire at their full strength. For
the optimal aperture valuepeefor the distance to the subject, refer
to the guide numer listed in s user guide.
• For continous shting, the flash can be used in quick flash mode (pilot
lamp lit gree. Ihis case, flash output may be less than with full flash
(pilot lamp lit red) (580EX II only).
• If the external flash has been set to stroboscopic flash, the flash’s set-up
menu cannot be chosen (580EX II only).
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Using an Eye-Fi Card
Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is
When you put a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camera, you can automatically
transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web
service.
Image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card. For details on how to setup
and use the card, and concerning problems transferring images, please refer
to the Eye-Fi card user guide, or contact the manufacturer.
Please keep the following things in mind when using an Eye-Fi card.
transmit radio waves. Be sure to remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera
before entering areas that prevent unauthorized transmission of radio waves,
such as hospitals and airplanes.
• If you have trouble transferring images, chethard or computer settings.
For details, refer to the user guide sed with card.
• Depending on the connection statwireless etwork, it may take time
to transfer images, or image transfbe interruted.
• Due to its transfer funcye-Fard may become hot.
• Battery consumption wr thain normal use.
• Camera opetions will han in normal use. This may be resolved
by setting [Ee-Fi trans.] to le].
If you put an Eye-Fi carinthe camera, the connection status can be
checked in the shooting screen (Information Display) and playback screen
(Simple Information Display).
(Gray)
Not connected
(Flashing white) Connecting
(White)
Transfer standby
(Animated)
Transferring
Interrupted
Error retrieving Eye-Fi card info (Turn the camera off and on again.
If this continues to appear, there may be a problem with the card.)
will appear on transferred images.
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Using an Eye-Fi Card
The power saving function does not work while transferring images (p. 53).
Checking Connection Information
You can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status.
Choose [Connection info].
● Press the n button, then choose
[Eye-Fi Settings] from the 3 tab, and
press the m button.
● Press the obuttons or turn the Ê dial
to choos[Conection info], then press the
m tton.
X Tnection nfo screen will appear.
Disabling Eye-Fi fer
You can set the ard to disFi transfer.
Choose [Disable] in [Eye-Fi trans.].
● Press the n button to choose [Eye-Fi
Settings] from the 3 tab, then press the
m button.
● Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial
to choose [Eye-Fi trans.], then press the
qr buttons to choose [Disable].
If the Eye-Fi card has a write-protect tab, you will not be able to check the
card’s connection status, or set [Eye-Fi trans.] to [Disable] when the tab is
in the locked position.
What if [Eye-Fi Settings] does not appear?
[Eye-Fi Settings] will only appear when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera.
189
Troubleshooting
If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the
items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support
Help Desk as listed on the included customer support list.
Power
You pressed the power button, but nothing happened.
•
•
•
•
Confirm that the battery is the correct type, and is not depleted (p. 15).
Confirm that the battery is properly inserted (p. 16).
Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 17).
If the battery terminals are dirty, battery performance will decrease. Clean the
terminals with a cotton swab and re-insert the battery several times.
Battery is consumed quickly.
•
Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Wm the battery, for example,
by placing it in your pocket with the terminal cover n.
Lens will not retract.
•
Do not open the memory card/battery cothe powis on. After closing the
TV output
Shooting
Cannot shoot.
•
Screen does not display properly while shooting.
Please note, the following will not be recorded in still images, but will be recorded in
movies.
•
•
•
When the camera is subjected to powerful light sources, the display may darken.
When shooting under fluorescent or LED lighting, the screen may flicker.
When shooting bright light sources, a bar of light (purplish red) may appear on the
screen.
A flashing h appears on the screen and the shot cannot be taken even
though the shutter button was pressed fully (p. 26).
•
Set the [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 171).
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Troubleshooting
•
•
•
Increase the ISO speed (p. 82).
Attach the camera to a tripod. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when
shooting with a tripod (p. 171).
Image is blurred.
•
Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot
(p. 23).
•
•
•
•
Shoot the subject within the focusing distance (p. 207).
Set the [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 167).
Confirm that functions which you do not intend to use (macro, etc.) are not set.
Shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (pp. 90, 97).
Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame does not
appear, and the camera does not focus.
•
If you center on the light and dark contrasting area ohe subject and push the shutter
button halfway, or repeatedly push the shutter bon lfway, the AF frame will appear
and the camera will focus.
Subject is too dark.
•
•
•
•
Subject is too brht (overexposed).
•
•
•
•
Correct the brightness with exposure compensation (p. 76).
Use AE Lock, or spot metering to shoot (pp. 100, 101).
Reduce the light illuminating the subject.
•
•
•
Shoot within an appropriate distance for flash photography (p. 77).
Increase the ISO speed (p. 82).
Image taken using the flash is too bright (overexposed).
•
•
•
Shoot within an appropriate distance for flash photography (p. 77).
White dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash.
Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or other objects in the air.
Image appears rough or grainy.
Shoot with the ISO speed on a lower setting (p. 82).
•
•
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Troubleshooting
•
Depending on the Shooting mode, when shooting in a high ISO speed the image may
appear rough or grainy (pp. 61, 64).
•
is reducing red-eye, it is not possible to shoot. It is more effective if the subject is
looking directly at the lamp. Even better results can be obtained by increasing the
lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer to the subject.
Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous
shooting slows down.
•
Perform a low-level format of the memory card in the camera (p. 52).
Cannot make settings for shooting functions or ø menu.
•
The items in which settings can be made differ depending on the shooting mode. Refer
Shooting movies
Correct shooting time does not displayps.
•
Format the memory card in the or umemory card capable of recording at
high speeds. Even when the sdonot display properly, the recorded
appeared on thscreen and ng ended automatically.
The camera’s internal mmory winsufficient. Try one of the following:
•
•
•
Use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds (p. 120).
Zoom does not operate.
You can use the digital zoom while recording, but not the optical zoom (p. 122).
•
Playback
Cannot play back images or movies.
•
If the file name or folder structure is changed on a computer, you may not be able to
play back images or movies. Refer to the Software Guide for information regarding
folder structure or file names.
Playback stops, or audio cuts out.
•
Use a memory card that has had a low-level format performed on it with this camera
(p. 52).
•
If you copy a movie to a memory card that reads slowly, playback may interrupt
momentarily.
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List of Messages That Appear on the Screen
•
Depending on its capabilities, when playing movies on a computer, frames may drop
or the audio may cut out.
Computer
Cannot transfer images to a computer.
It may be possible to solve the problem when the camera is connected to a computer via
cable by reducing the transfer speed.
•
Press the 1 button to enter Playback mode. With the n button held down, press
the o and m buttons simultaneously. Press the qr buttons to choose [B] when it
appears on the screen, then press the m button.
Eye-Fi Card
List of Messages That Apper on the Screen
If error messages appear on the scry one of he following solutions.
No memory card
•
The memory card iot inscorret direction. Install the memory card in the
Memory card loed
•
The SD memory cd, SDmemory card, SDXC memory card or Eye-Fi Card’s write
Cannot record!
•
You attempted to shoot an image without a memory card. Install the memory card in
the correct direction to shoot (p. 17).
•
If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the
correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 17).
Insufficient space on card
•
space for new images, or insert an empty memory card (p. 17).
Change the battery pack. (p. 17)
No Image.
•
There are no images recorded on the memory card that can be displayed.
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List of Messages That Appear on the Screen
Protected! (p. 136)
Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back AVI/
RAW
•
•
Unsupported images, or images with corrupted data cannot be displayed.
Images manipulated on a computer, that have had their file name changed, or have
been taken with a different camera may not display.
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.
•
•
•
Images manipulated on a computer, that have had theie name changed, or have
been taken with a different camera may not be mafieplayed back in Smart
Shuffle, tagged as favorites, rotated, edited, istered he start-up screen,
categorized, or added to a print list.
(p. 161).
Invalid selection rane
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starting image that ws after tlast image or you tried to choose an ending image
that was before the stang ige.
Exceeded selection limit
•
•
•
You chose more than 998 images in print settings. Choose less than 998 images
(p. 156).
Print settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of selected images and
try again (p. 156).
Communication error
•
Images could not be transferred to the computer or printed due to the large amount of
images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. Use a commercially available USB
card reader to transfer the images. Insert the memory card into the printer’s card slot
to print.
Naming error!
•
The folder or image could not be created because there is an image with the same file
name as the folder or image that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest
possible file number has already been reached. In the 3 menu, change [File
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List of Messages That Appear on the Screen
Lens Error
•
This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or when using it in a
location with excessive dust or sand in the air.
•
If this error message continues to appear, contact a Canon Customer Support Help
Desk as there may be a problem with the lens.
A camera error was detected (Error number)
•
If an error code appears directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been
recorded. Check the image in Playback mode.
•
If this error code reappears, note the Error number (Exx) and contact a Canon
Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera.
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Information Displayed on the Screen
Eye-Fi Connection
Shooting Mode (p. 42),
Blink Detection (p. 111)
AE Lock (p. 101), FE
Lock (p. 102)
Scene Icon (p. 198)
Flash Mode (pp. 56, 77,
Battery Charge Indicator
(p. 15)
Self-Timer (p. 56)
Shutter Speed (pp. 104,
Camera Orientation*
White Balance (p. 84)
White Balance
Red-Eye Correction
(p. 150)
Flash Exposure
Compensation / Flash
Output (pp. 110, 111)
Spot AE Point Frame
(p. 100)
Electronic Level (p. 108)
Aperture Value (pp. 105,
Correction (p. 85)
My Colors (p. 87)
AEB Shooting (p. 102)
Grid Lines (p. 170)
Metering Method (p. 100)
Exposure Shift Bar
(p. 121)
Exposure Compensation
(p. 76)
AF Frame (p. 92)
Date Stamp (p. 60)
ISO Speed (p. 82)
ND Filter (p. 104)
i-Contrast (p. 107)
Exposure Level (p. 106)
MF Indicator (p. 98)
Time Zone (p. 164)
Wind Filter (p. 121)
Image Stabilizer (p. 171)
Exposure Compensation
Bar (p. 76)
Compression (Image
Quality) (p. 79),
Recording Pixels (p. 78)
Still Images: Recordable
Movies: Recordg
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: Held vertically
When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjusts
settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you
can hold the camera in either orientation and it will automatically rotate images for
correct viewing.
This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or
down.
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Information Displayed on the Screen
Scene Icons
In A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined
and then automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject
brightness and color.
People
Subject
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198
Information Displayed on the Screen
Playback (Detailed Information Display)
RGB Histogram Display
(p. 45)
Chae Indicator
Still Images: Recording
Pixels (p. 78)
Movies: Movie Length
(p. 120)
My Category (p143)
ISO Speed (p. 82)
Playback Speed
(Movies) (p. 119)
ND Filter (p. 104)
White Balance (p. 84)
Histogram (p. 45)
Folder Number – File
Number (p. 162)
Displayed image number
/ Total number of images
106), Image Quality
(Movie) (p. 120)
Protect (p. 136)
Favorites (p. 142)
White Balance
Shooting Date and Time
(p. 19)
Exposure Compensation
Amount (p. 76),
Compression (Image
Quality) (p. 79),
Exposure Shift Amount
(p. 121)
Recording Pixels (p. 78),
Eye-Fi Transfer
My Colors (p. 87)
Red-Eye Correction
(pp. 109, 150)
Flash (pp. 77, 103),
Flash Exposure
Compensation (p. 110)
Complete (p. 188)
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p. 49
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On*/Off
p. 160
p. 160
p. 50
Sound Options
Hints & Tips
LCD Brightness
Start-up Image
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Set within a range of ±2.
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Formats memory card, erasing all data
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p. 163
File Numbering
Create Folder
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p. 189
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p. 51
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Returns camera to default settings.
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My Menu Settings
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1Playback Menu
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Smart Shuffle
Slideshow
Erase
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Plays back images automatically.
p. 129
Erases images (Select, Select Range, All
Images)
p. 140
Protect
Protects images (Select, Select Range, All
Images)
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Rotate
Rotates images.
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p. 149
Favorites
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Categorizes images (Select, Select Range)
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Chooses individual images for printing.
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p. 157
Chooses starting and ending images for
printing.
Select All Images
Clear All Selections
Print Settings
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Cancels all settings for printing.
Sets the printing style.
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Handling Precautions
•
•
This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject
it to strong impacts.
Never place the camera close to magnets, motors or other devices that
generate strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields
may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.
•
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If water droplets or dirt become stuck on the camera or screen, wipe with
a dry soft cloth or eyeglass wiper. Do not rub or apply force.
Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to wipe the camera or
screen.
Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens.
For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed
on the customer support leaflet supplied with yocamera.
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condensation may form on the internal oexterurfaces of the camera.
To avoid condensation, put the camairtighresealable plastic bag
and let it adjust to temperature changwly beforremoving it from the
bag.
If condensation has ormeme, stop using it immediately, as
continued use mdamage ra. Remove the battery and memory
card, and wait unthe moisture has completely evaporated before
resuming use.
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Specifications
Image Sensor
Camera Effective Pixels...... Approx. 10 million pixels
Lens
Focal Length ....................... 5x zoom:6.1 (W) – 30.5 (T) mm
(35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 140 (T) mm)
Focusing Range.................. 1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity (W), 30 cm (12 in.) – infinity (T)
•
Macro: 1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.) (W), 30 – 50 cm (12 in. –
1.6 ft.) (T)
Image Stabilizer (IS) System ... Lens-shift type
Imaging Processor................... DIGIC 4
Optical Viewfinder.................... Real-image type optical zoom viewfinder
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With dioptric Adjustment
LCD Monitor
Type .................................... TFT color (wide viewing angle type)
Size ..................................... 2.8 type
Effective Pixels.................... Approx. 461,000 dot
Aspect Ratio........................ 4:3
Features.............................. Brightness nt (5 lev), Quick-bright LCD
Variangle tyment: apx. 177 degrees horizontal,
70 ds rotational)
Focus
Control System........... ngle Continuous in Auto mode), Continuous,
Srvo AE)
Mancus
AF frame ......................... ace AiAF, Center, FlexiZone, Tracking AF
Metering System................Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Exposure Compensation
(Still Images) /
Exposure Shift (Movies) .......... ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
ISO Speed (Standard Output
Sensitivity, Recommended
Exposure Index) ...................... Auto, ISO 80/100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/
1250/1600/2000/2500/3200
White Balance ......................... Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H,
Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2
Shutter Speed.......................... 1 – 1/4000 sec.
15 – 1/4000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
Aperture
Type .................................... Iris
f/number.............................. f/2.8 – f/8.0 (W), f/4.5 – f/8.0 (T)
Flash
Modes ................................. Auto, on, Slow Synchro, off
Hot Shoe ............................. Available
Range.................................. 50 cm – 7.0 m (1.6 – 23 ft.) (W), 50 cm – 4.0 m (1.6 – 13 ft.) (T)
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Specifications
*1
Shooting Modes ...................... C1, C2, M, Av, Tv, P, Auto, Low Light, Quick Shot, SCN
,
*2
Movie
*3
*1 Portrait, Landscape, Kids&Pets, Sports, Smart Shutter
,
Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, High
Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect,
Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist
*2 Standard, Miniature Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap
*3 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer
Digital Zoom........................ Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx. 20x in
combination with the optical zoom)
Safety Zoom, Digital tele-converter
Continuous Shooting
Mode................................... Normal, AF, LV
Speed (Normal)................... Approx. 2.0 shots/sec. (In P mode)
Approx. 4.2 shots/sec. (In Low Lght mode)
Number of Shots (Approximate)
(CIPA compliant)................. Approx. 370 shots
Recording Media..................... SD memory cardmemocard, SDXC memory card,
MultiMediaCards card, MMCplus card
File Format.............................. Design for Cile systemDPOF (Version 1.1)
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Data Type
Still Images ..................... Exif 2RAW (CR2 (Canon Original))
Movies............................. Moviesmage data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM
(stero))
Number of Recording Pixe
Still Images ......................... 6:9
Large: 3648 x 2048
Medium 1: 2816 x 1584
Medium 2: 1920 x 1080
Small: 640 x 360
3:2
Large: 3648 x 2432
Medium 1: 2816 x 1880
Medium 2: 1600 x 1064
Small: 640 x 424
4:3
Large: 3648 x 2736
Medium 1: 2816 x 2112
Medium 2: 1600 x 1200
Small: 640 x 480
RAW: 3648 x 2736
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Fixed to 1824 x 1368 when in Low Light
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Specifications
1:1
Large: 2736 x 2736
Medium 1: 2112 x 2112
Medium 2: 1200 x 1200
Small: 480 x 480
4:5
Large: 2192 x 2736
Medium 1: 1696 x 2112
Medium 2: 960 x 1200
Small: 384 x 480
*1
Movies................................. Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap: 1280 x 720 (24 fps ), 640
*2
*2
x 480 (30 fps ), 320 x 240 (30 fps
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Miniature Effect: 1280 x 720 (Shooting: 6 fps/3 fps/1.5 fps,
*2
Playback: 30 fps ), 640 x 480 (Shooting: 6 fps/3 fps/1.5 fps,
*2
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*1 Actual frame rate is 23.6 fps.
*2 Actual frame rate is 29.fps.
Interface................................... Hi-Speed USB
HDMI outpu
Analog audstereo)
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Direct Print Standard...............
Power Source.......................... NBL
Kit ACK-DC50
Dimensions.......................... 11x 48.3 mm (4.41 x 3.00 x 1.90 in.)
CIPA compliant
•
Weight (CIPA complia......... pprox. 401 g (14.1 oz.) (Including the battery and memory
card)
Approx. 351 g (12.4 oz.) (camera body only)
Battery Pack NB-7L
Type......................................... Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Voltage .................................... 7.4 V DC
Capacity................................... 1050 mAh
Charging cycles....................... Approx. 300 times
Operating temperature ............ 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions.............................. 32.5 x 45.4 x 17.7 mm (1.28 x 1.79 x 0.70 in.)
Weight ..................................... Approx. 47 g (1.7 oz.)
Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE
Rated input.............................. 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 0.14 A (100 V) –
0.08 A (240 V), 14 VA (100 V) – 19.2 VA (240 V)
Rated output............................ 8.4 V DC, 0.70 A
Charge time............................. Approx. 2 hours 20 min. (for Battery Pack NB-7L)
Operating temperature ............ 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions.............................. 92.5 x 27.0 x 62.0 mm (3.64 x 1.06 x 2.44 in.)
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Specifications
Weight..................................... Approx. 92 g (3.6 oz.) (CB-2LZ)
Approx. 85 g (3.0 oz.) (CB-2LZE) (excluding power cord)
Tele-converter TC-DC58D (Sold Separately)
Magnification........................... 1.4x
Thread Diameter ..................... 58 mm standard filter thread*
Dimensions Diameter x Length 69.0 x 41.2 mm (2.72 x 1.62 in.)
Weight..................................... Approx. 140 g (4.94 oz.)
* Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K is required when mounted on PowerShot G12.
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K (Sold Separately)
Thread Diameter ..................... 58 mm standard filter thread
Dimensions Diameter x Length 63.8 x 51.6 mm (2.51 x 2.03 in.)
Weight..................................... Approx. 30 g (1.06 oz.)
Bracket BKT-DC1 (Sold Separately)
Dimensions..............................220.0 x 32.0 x 19.0 mm (6 x 6 x 0.75 in.)
Weight.....................................Approx. 90 g (3.2 oz.
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All data is based on tests by Canon.
Camera specifications or ae asubject to change without notice.
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Index
Focus
L
Focusing Range
FUNC. Menu
M
Menu
Functions Available in Each shooting
mode................................................. 200
Moves
G
Image Quality (Recording Pixels/
H
Frame Rate) .....................................120
I
Images
N
P
K
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Index
Transferring Images to a Computer for
Viewing ...............................................32
Q
R
T
S
Screen
U
V
Cards
Viewing
Shooting
Software
W
Z
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CDP-E100-010
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