Canon A95 manual Turn the mode dial to Special Scene mode

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Shooting – The Basics

 

 

 

Appropriate for shooting images

 

 

 

with the Waterproof Case WP-

 

 

 

DC50 (sold separately). This

 

 

 

mode uses an optimal white

 

 

Underwater

balance setting to reduce bluish

 

 

 

tones and record images with

 

 

 

natural hues. The flash is

 

 

 

controlled to fire as seldom as

 

 

 

possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prevents camera shake and

 

 

 

maintains the subject's true color

 

 

 

when shooting under fluorescent

 

 

Indoor

or tungsten lighting. The

 

 

 

exposure is regulated so as to

 

 

 

avoid the use of flash as much as

 

 

 

possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kids & Pets

Appropriate for shooting movable

 

 

 

 

 

subjects such as children or pets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appropriate for shooting human

 

 

 

subjects against the backdrop of

 

 

 

 

 

 

an evening sky or night scene

 

Night Snapshot

 

 

 

without using a tripod to reduce

 

 

 

camera shake.

 

 

 

 

1Turn the mode dial to (Special

Scene mode).

z The current Scene mode screen is displayed.

2Select the scene you wish to shoot using the left or right button

and shoot the image.

zThe name of the Scene mode is displayed for six seconds each time you change the mode.

zShooting procedures are the same as for the

mode (p. 34) excluding .

zFor the shooting procedures of , see the Waterproof Case User Guide included with the Waterproof Case WP-DC50 (sold separately).

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Contents Camera User Guide Function Using the Flash Flowchart and Reference GuidesSymbols Used ProceduresTable of Contents Registering My Camera Settings 121 Saving Custom Settings Setting the Auto Rotate FunctionAbout Printing 101 Dpof Print Settings 103 Battery Performance 144Please Read Warranty LimitationsRead This First Test ShotsCharging the Date/Time Battery Camera Body TemperatureLanguage Setting About the LCD MonitorSafety Precautions Read This First Read This First Read This First Read This First Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsPreventing Malfunctions If Condensation Forms Inside the CameraTerminal p Components GuideAF-assist Beam p Direct Print Compatible Printers Sold SeparatelyStrap Mount LCD Monitor Indicators pAF Frame Selector Battery Cover p Button p ViewfinderLower Indicator Shooting Mode Dial IndicatorsUpper Indicator Power LampProper Battery Handling Installing the BatteriesClose the battery cover Preparing the CameraPreparing the Camera Change Battery Status IndicationsNever use batteries that look like this Batteries Should replace the batteries ImmediatelyClose the CF card slot cover securely About CF Cards Formatting a CF CardPress the Menu button Setting the Date/Time Press the SET button Press the Menu buttonSetting the Language Shortcut Operation Opening the LCD Monitor LCD monitor can also be positioned as belowFold the LCD monitor back against the camera body DISP. Button Detailed Using the LCD MonitorShooting Mode AF Frame set to AiAF pIcons Displayed in Shooting Mode Playback Mode DISP. Button Detailed DisplayDISP. Button White Balance Icons Displayed in Playback Mode Detailed DisplayISO Speed Flash Macro Mode Following information may also appear with some image filesAbout the Histogram Sample HistogramsDark image Balanced image Bright image Press the ON/OFF button again to turn the power off Turning the Power On/OffPress the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green p Basic FunctionsSwitching between Shooting and Playback ZOpen the LCD monitor and slide the mode switch to Press the shutter button halfway Auto ModeShooting The Basics Shutter button has a two-stage actionPressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focus Press the shutter Button all the wayPressing Halfway Pressing FullyImage Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Shooting with the ViewfinderAbout the Autofocus Function AF-assist BeamReviewing an Image Right after Shooting DisplayedChanging the Image Display Duration Rec. menu appearsUsing the Mode Dial Image Zone Night Scene Mode Portrait ModeLandscape Mode Shooting Modes Always use a tripod to prevent camera shakePurpose Changing the Resolution and CompressionResolution LargePress the FUNC. button Resolution you Wish to set using Left or right ButtonSelect ExcludingUsing the Flash Press the button to switch between Flash modesShoot the image Rec. menu, set Red- eye to On Setting the Red-eye Reduction FunctionAdjustments Appears on the LCD monitorMacro Mode Macro mode is not availablePress the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on Button Self-timer Current setting is displayedDigital Zoom Continuous Shooting Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Framing a SubjectPress the SET button after the last shot Use the same procedures to Shoot the remaining framesShoot the first image ShootingSpecial Scene Mode Clearly with the optimal exposureTurn the mode dial to Special Scene mode Foliage Snow Beach Night Snapshot Kids & Pets IndoorPostcard Print Mode Select Postcard using the left or right buttonPress the FUNC. button Shoot the image Embedding the Date in the Image Data Select Off, Date or Date & Time using the left or rightPress the Menu button Shoot the image Time pMovie Mode Press the shutter button all WayBasics Playback The Basics Images appear at once index playback Canceling the Magnified DisplayViewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Movie Selected ImagesChange the image Selection Jumping Between ImagesPress the zoom lever toward While in index playback p Viewing/Editing MoviesFast Forwarding/Rewinding Pausing and Resuming PlaySelect the movie you wish to edit Press the SET button Editing MoviesMethod using Up or down Button Select an editingNew File Or more can be edited in 1-frame unitsErasing Confirmation screen appearsErase function p Erasing Selecting Menus and Settings Selecting Settings with the FUNC. Button Shooting Mode OnlyShooting Advanced Functions Use the left or right button to select Settings you wish to setRec. Menu Play Menu Set up Menu Use the up or down button to select a menu itemShooting Advanced Functions Menu Settings and Default Settings Rec. MenuPlay Menu Mute Set up MenuVolume Start-up Vol Operation VolSelftimer Vol Released Volume Shutter VolumeAuto Rotate Ft./inLanguage Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings Can be performed from Shooting or Playback mode Resetting the Settings to DefaultTurn the power on Press the Menu button for longer Than 5 secondsUsing the Mode Dial Creative Zone How to Use the Mode DialSetting the Shutter Speed Program AEDifferences between the and Modes Wide Angle ApertureValue Seconds TelephotoSetting the Aperture Aperture Value DisplayManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Select the AF Frame Rec. menu, select AF frameSetting an AF Frame Manually Switching between Light Metering Modes Press the buttonSelect * Evaluative FUNC. menu Metering modeUsing the left or Select a lightAdjusting the Exposure Adjust the compensation using the left or Right buttonSelect * +/- Exp. FUNC. menu Custom Adjusting the Tone White BalanceSelect * Auto FUNC. menu DaylightSetting a Custom White Balance White balance cannot be adjustedSelect * Auto in the Func Menu Set the digital zoom to Off Zoom is positioned to the telephoto end settingShooting mode other than is selected Mode, white balance data cannot be readSelect the ISO speed using Left or right button Changing the ISO SpeedSelect * ISO Speed FUNC. menu Select the photo effect using Left or right button Changing the Photo EffectSelect * Effect Off in the Func Menu Adjusting the Flash Output Adjust the flash output using Left or right buttonSelect Flash Output in the FUNC. menu Shooting with Focus Lock Shooting with AF LockPress the MF Shooting in Manual Focus ModeIndicator Appears Button until AppearsFocus using the left or right Button and shoot the image Saving Custom SettingsSet the setting contents you wish To save Set up menu, select Auto Rotate Select Save Settings Rec. menu and press the SET buttonSetting the Auto Rotate Function Select OK and press the SET button Press the Menu buttonShooting Advanced Functions Play menu, select Rotate and press the SET Button Playback Advanced FunctionsRotating Images in the Display Original 270Playing the Sound Memos Attaching Sound Memos to ImageSelect Sound Memo in the Play menu and press SET button Erasing the Sound MemosPlay menu, select Auto Play and press the SET Button Pausing and Resuming Auto PlayAuto Play Stopping Auto PlayProtecting Images Play menu, select Protect and press the SET ButtonProtected Icon Various Functions About PrintingPrint settings Direct Print Compatible PrintingSelecting Images for Printing Dpof Print SettingsPlay menu, select Print Order and press the SET Button Single ImagesAll the Images on a CF Card z Press the zoom lever Setting the Print Style Resetting the Print Settings Format specified in the Date/Time menuSelect images for transferring Image Transmission Settings Dpof Transfer OrderPlay menu, select Transfer Order and press SET button Selecting Images for TransferringDownloading Images to a Computer All the Images on a CF CardConnecting the Camera to a Computer WindowsMacintosh USB port Interface cable DIGITALTerminal Slide the cameras mode switch toDisk first time only Various Functions 111Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green Windows Proceed to steps 5 and 6 on the right MacintoshDownloading Images by Direct Transfer Select & Transfer/Wallpaper Use the up or down button to Select , or Press ButtonAll Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images SelectSee steps 2 to 4 on Various Functions 115Double-click the icon of the drive With the CF card Downloading Directly from a CF cardXxx is a three-digit number from 100 to 998 p 116 Viewing Images on a TV Set Resetting the File Number Set up menu, select File No. ResetVarious Functions 119 Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings Changing My Camera SettingsStart-up image displays 120 Registering My Camera Settings Registering the CF Card Images and SoundsAn image appears Start-up Image Go to a, 7a Select or using the left or right buttonPress the DISP. button 122Recording Format Wave monaural Quantization Bits File Format of My Camera SettingsZStart-up Image Recording TimeList of Messages Cannot rotate Unidentified ImageCannot magnify Incompatible WaveShutter button when the upper indicator lights TroubleshootingProblem Cause Solution ZBe sure the cover is closed securelyZClose the CF card slot cover or battery cover Lens will notUntil ready to use them Subjects for the Autofocus p 129Subject Subject too close causing flash to Recorded image is Be too brightFormatting a CF Card p Using the Power Kits Sold Separately Charge IndicatorAppendix Remains lit Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 Using the Lenses Sold Separately Wide Converter WC-DC52Tele-converter TC-DC52A Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D Shooting Ranges in Macro ModeClose-Up Lens 250D 52 mm EndLens Attaching a Lens Be sure that the camera is turned off Press the ringRelease button Hold it down, Turn the ring Direction Arrow RingAppendix Camera Care and Maintenance Specifications PowerShot A95Fluorescent H or custom Pets and Night Snapshot, Stitch assist and MovieHigh-Speed continuous shooting Approx .0 shots/sec Compatible AA-size alkaline batteries included in the camera kit Battery Performance CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images M1 MediumM2 Medium NiMH Battery NB-2AH Image File Size EstimatedBattery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500CompactFlashTM Card Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm Sold SeparatelyTele-converter TC-DC52A Sold Separately Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D Sold SeparatelyZHow to Adjust the Exposure p ZTip for Using the Self-timer pZAdvanced Technique for the Macro Mode p Photo Tips and InformationOptimal Exposure Overexposure Adjust the exposure compensation towards the + endUnderexposure ZISO Speed pCompactFlash card 141 Batteries35, 71 ErasingLight Metering ExposureFocus ManualOperation Sound MovieMy Camera PlaybackWave Files Start-upTransfer Order Appendix 155156 Appendix 157 158 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Mode AF Lock Manual Focus Macro Mode Digital ZoomDrive Frame
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