Canon A95 manual Select the AF Frame, Rec. menu, select AF frame

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Shooting – Advanced Functions

Select the AF Frame

Mode Dial

You can change the autofocus frame (AF frame) selection method. The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitor is turned on (p. 26).

 

 

 

AiAF

The camera automatically

 

 

 

 

 

 

selects between 9 AF

 

 

 

(Auto

frames to focus on

 

 

 

Selection)

according to the shooting

 

 

 

 

conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Of 9 AF frames, the

 

 

 

Center

middle one is selected to

 

 

 

focus. This is convenient

 

 

 

(Center

 

 

 

for making sure the focus

 

 

 

Selection)

 

 

 

 

is exactly where you want

 

 

 

 

it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can move the AF

 

 

 

 

 

frame manually to the

 

 

 

 

 

desired position. This is

 

 

 

 

FlexiZone

convenient for focusing

 

 

 

 

accurately on your

 

 

 

 

(Manual

chosen subject to obtain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

setting)

the composition you

 

 

 

 

 

desire. It can only be

 

 

 

 

 

selected when the mode

 

 

 

 

 

dial is set to P, TV, AV

 

 

 

 

 

or M.

 

 

 

 

 

 

indicates the AF frame which appears on the monitor

e.g. AiAF

e.g. Center

1In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select

(AF frame).

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66).

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Contents Camera User Guide Function Procedures Flowchart and Reference GuidesSymbols Used Using the FlashTable of Contents Battery Performance 144 Saving Custom Settings Setting the Auto Rotate FunctionAbout Printing 101 Dpof Print Settings 103 Registering My Camera Settings 121Test Shots Warranty LimitationsRead This First Please ReadAbout the LCD Monitor Camera Body TemperatureLanguage Setting Charging the Date/Time BatterySafety Precautions Read This First Read This First Read This First Read This First If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsPreventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsDirect Print Compatible Printers Sold Separately Components GuideAF-assist Beam p Terminal pViewfinder Indicators pAF Frame Selector Battery Cover p Button p Strap Mount LCD MonitorPower Lamp Shooting Mode Dial IndicatorsUpper Indicator Lower IndicatorPreparing the Camera Installing the BatteriesClose the battery cover Proper Battery HandlingPreparing the Camera Batteries Should replace the batteries Immediately Battery Status IndicationsNever use batteries that look like this ChangeClose the CF card slot cover securely Formatting a CF Card About CF CardsPress the Menu button Press the SET button Press the Menu button Setting the Date/TimeSetting the Language Shortcut Operation LCD monitor can also be positioned as below Opening the LCD MonitorFold the LCD monitor back against the camera body AF Frame set to AiAF p Using the LCD MonitorShooting Mode DISP. Button DetailedIcons Displayed in Shooting Mode DISP. Button Playback ModeDISP. Button Detailed Display Following information may also appear with some image files Icons Displayed in Playback Mode Detailed DisplayISO Speed Flash Macro Mode White BalanceDark image Balanced image Bright image About the HistogramSample Histograms Basic Functions Turning the Power On/OffPress the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green p Press the ON/OFF button again to turn the power offSwitching between Shooting and Playback ZOpen the LCD monitor and slide the mode switch to Shutter button has a two-stage action Auto ModeShooting The Basics Press the shutter button halfwayPressing Fully Press the shutter Button all the wayPressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focusAF-assist Beam Shooting with the ViewfinderAbout the Autofocus Function Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded ImageDisplayed Reviewing an Image Right after ShootingRec. menu appears Changing the Image Display DurationUsing the Mode Dial Image Zone Shooting Modes Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake Portrait ModeLandscape Mode Night Scene ModeLarge Changing the Resolution and CompressionResolution PurposeExcluding Resolution you Wish to set using Left or right ButtonSelect Press the FUNC. buttonShoot the image Using the FlashPress the button to switch between Flash modes Appears on the LCD monitor Setting the Red-eye Reduction FunctionAdjustments Rec. menu, set Red- eye to OnPress the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on Button Macro ModeMacro mode is not available Current setting is displayed Self-timerDigital Zoom Continuous Shooting Framing a Subject Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch AssistShooting Use the same procedures to Shoot the remaining framesShoot the first image Press the SET button after the last shotClearly with the optimal exposure Special Scene ModeTurn the mode dial to Special Scene mode Night Snapshot Kids & Pets Indoor Foliage Snow BeachPress the FUNC. button Shoot the image Postcard Print ModeSelect Postcard using the left or right button Time p Select Off, Date or Date & Time using the left or rightPress the Menu button Shoot the image Embedding the Date in the Image DataPress the shutter button all Way Movie ModeBasics Playback The Basics Movie Selected Images Canceling the Magnified DisplayViewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Images appear at once index playbackViewing/Editing Movies Jumping Between ImagesPress the zoom lever toward While in index playback p Change the image SelectionEditing Movies Pausing and Resuming PlaySelect the movie you wish to edit Press the SET button Fast Forwarding/RewindingSelect an editing Method using Up or down ButtonOr more can be edited in 1-frame units New FileErase function p ErasingConfirmation screen appears Erasing Shooting Advanced Functions Selecting Menus and SettingsSelecting Settings with the FUNC. Button Shooting Mode Only Use the up or down button to select a menu item Settings you wish to setRec. Menu Play Menu Set up Menu Use the left or right button to selectShooting Advanced Functions Rec. Menu Menu Settings and Default SettingsPlay Menu Operation Vol Set up MenuVolume Start-up Vol MuteReleased Volume Shutter Volume Selftimer VolLanguage Auto RotateFt./in Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings Press the Menu button for longer Than 5 seconds Resetting the Settings to DefaultTurn the power on Can be performed from Shooting or Playback modeHow to Use the Mode Dial Using the Mode Dial Creative ZoneDifferences between the and Modes Setting the Shutter SpeedProgram AE Telephoto ApertureValue Seconds Wide AngleAperture Value Display Setting the ApertureManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Rec. menu, select AF frame Select the AF FrameSetting an AF Frame Manually Press the button Switching between Light Metering ModesSelect a light Metering modeUsing the left or Select * Evaluative FUNC. menuSelect * +/- Exp. FUNC. menu Adjusting the ExposureAdjust the compensation using the left or Right button Daylight Adjusting the Tone White BalanceSelect * Auto FUNC. menu CustomSelect * Auto in the Func Menu Setting a Custom White BalanceWhite balance cannot be adjusted Mode, white balance data cannot be read Zoom is positioned to the telephoto end settingShooting mode other than is selected Set the digital zoom to OffSelect * ISO Speed FUNC. menu Select the ISO speed using Left or right buttonChanging the ISO Speed Select * Effect Off in the Func Menu Select the photo effect using Left or right buttonChanging the Photo Effect Select Flash Output in the FUNC. menu Adjusting the Flash OutputAdjust the flash output using Left or right button Shooting with AF Lock Shooting with Focus LockButton until Appears Shooting in Manual Focus ModeIndicator Appears Press the MFSet the setting contents you wish To save Focus using the left or right Button and shoot the imageSaving Custom Settings Select OK and press the SET button Press the Menu button Select Save Settings Rec. menu and press the SET buttonSetting the Auto Rotate Function Set up menu, select Auto RotateShooting Advanced Functions Original 270 Playback Advanced FunctionsRotating Images in the Display Play menu, select Rotate and press the SET ButtonErasing the Sound Memos Attaching Sound Memos to ImageSelect Sound Memo in the Play menu and press SET button Playing the Sound MemosStopping Auto Play Pausing and Resuming Auto PlayAuto Play Play menu, select Auto Play and press the SET ButtonProtected Icon Protecting ImagesPlay menu, select Protect and press the SET Button About Printing Various FunctionsDirect Print Compatible Printing Print settingsSingle Images Dpof Print SettingsPlay menu, select Print Order and press the SET Button Selecting Images for PrintingAll the Images on a CF Card z Press the zoom lever Setting the Print Style Format specified in the Date/Time menu Resetting the Print SettingsSelecting Images for Transferring Image Transmission Settings Dpof Transfer OrderPlay menu, select Transfer Order and press SET button Select images for transferringAll the Images on a CF Card Downloading Images to a ComputerWindows Connecting the Camera to a ComputerMacintosh Various Functions 111 Slide the cameras mode switch toDisk first time only USB port Interface cable DIGITALTerminalWindows Proceed to steps 5 and 6 on the right Macintosh Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights greenDownloading Images by Direct Transfer Select Use the up or down button to Select , or Press ButtonAll Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images Select & Transfer/WallpaperVarious Functions 115 See steps 2 to 4 onXxx is a three-digit number from 100 to 998 p 116 Double-click the icon of the drive With the CF cardDownloading Directly from a CF card Viewing Images on a TV Set Set up menu, select File No. Reset Resetting the File NumberVarious Functions 119 Start-up image displays 120 Customizing the Camera My Camera SettingsChanging My Camera Settings Registering the CF Card Images and Sounds Registering My Camera Settings122 Select or using the left or right buttonPress the DISP. button An image appears Start-up Image Go to a, 7aRecording Time File Format of My Camera SettingsZStart-up Image Recording Format Wave monaural Quantization BitsList of Messages Incompatible Wave Unidentified ImageCannot magnify Cannot rotateZBe sure the cover is closed securely TroubleshootingProblem Cause Solution Shutter button when the upper indicator lightsLens will not ZClose the CF card slot cover or battery coverUntil ready to use them 129 Subjects for the Autofocus pRecorded image is Be too bright Subject Subject too close causing flash toFormatting a CF Card p Appendix Using the Power Kits Sold SeparatelyCharge Indicator Remains lit Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 Tele-converter TC-DC52A Using the Lenses Sold SeparatelyWide Converter WC-DC52 End Shooting Ranges in Macro ModeClose-Up Lens 250D 52 mm Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52DLens Ring Be sure that the camera is turned off Press the ringRelease button Hold it down, Turn the ring Direction Arrow Attaching a LensAppendix Camera Care and Maintenance PowerShot A95 SpecificationsHigh-Speed continuous shooting Approx .0 shots/sec Fluorescent H or customPets and Night Snapshot, Stitch assist and Movie Compatible AA-size alkaline batteries included in the camera kit Battery Performance M2 Medium CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable ImagesM1 Medium Image File Size Estimated NiMH Battery NB-2AHCompactFlashTM Card Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHECompact Power Adapter CA-PS500 Separately Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm SoldConversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D Sold Separately Tele-converter TC-DC52A Sold SeparatelyPhoto Tips and Information ZTip for Using the Self-timer pZAdvanced Technique for the Macro Mode p ZHow to Adjust the Exposure pZISO Speed p Adjust the exposure compensation towards the + endUnderexposure Optimal Exposure OverexposureErasing Batteries35, 71 CompactFlash card 141Manual ExposureFocus Light MeteringPlayback MovieMy Camera Operation SoundAppendix 155 Start-upTransfer Order Wave Files156 Appendix 157 158 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Frame AF Lock Manual Focus Macro Mode Digital ZoomDrive Mode
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