Canon A50 manual Two-Stage Shutter Button, Other Shooting Features

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Two-Stage Shutter Button

The camera features a two-stage shutter button. Press the button lightly (depress to the halfway point) to activate the first stage, the focus and auto exposure lock. Pressing more firmly to the second stage will activate the shutter, recording an image.

Press Halfway

Press Fully

Previewing an Image Before Shooting Press the LCD/VIDEO button to turn on the LCD panel. Press it again to turn off the LCD panel (p. 54).

Indicator Behavior After a Shot

The indicator beside the optical viewfinder flashes green after a shot is taken, indicating that the image is being recorded on the CF card. Do not open the battery cover or CF card slot cover while this indicator is flashing.

However, the next shot can usually be taken while the green light is flashing (p.47).

Other Shooting Features

Using the LCD Panel to Compose a Shot ..	p. 54
Reviewing an Image on the LCD Panel	p. 86
Focusing on an Object at the Edge of a
Composition	p. 48
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Mode)	p. 52
Shooting Telephoto Shots	p. 49
Shooting at the Slow Shutter Speed	p. 74
Shooting Continuous Frames	p. 49
Shooting with the Self-Timer	p. 49
Shooting with the Flash On or Off	p. 51
Shooting in Backlit or Bright Conditions
(Exposure Compensation)	p. 72
Shooting in Natural or Artificial Lighting
(White Balance)	p. 73
Changing the Image Quality and Size	p. 70

Shooting Images for Merging into Panoramas

(Stitch Assist Mode)

p. 61

Taking Pictures

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Contents Page Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides Install the SoftwareHardware Guide Start Taking Pictures Load Images onto a ComputerProcessing Images with the Software Disclaimer IntroductionDigital Camera, Model PS1026 FCC NoticeTable of Contents Play Mode Multi Mode Auto ModeProcedures for Shooting Horizontal SetupIndex Handling and Safety Precautions Read This FirstTest Shots Safety Precautions Read This First Read This First Read This First Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Extended StorageFront View Guide to ComponentsBack View Operation panel Charging the Battery Pack Camera SetupCamera Setup Installing the Battery Pack 2CR5 Lithium Batteries Battery Performance Using the Camera with an AC Power Source Close the CF card slot cover Inserting a CF CardCF Cards and Estimated Capacities Are uncertain about these procedures Precautions with CF CardsHow to Remove the Windows Standard Driver How to Install the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk Device DriverAttaching the Wrist Strap Setting the Menu Language Turn the Mode Dial to the Play positionYou can change the language in which messages are displayed Set the correct date and time with the following procedures Setting the Date and TimeCamera Setup Quick Start Taking Pictures in Auto Mode About Power SaveTaking Pictures Two-Stage Shutter Button Other Shooting FeaturesReplaying Images in Play Mode Replaying Images in Multi ModeReplaying Images Select image green frame by pressing the +/- buttons Other Replay FeaturesErasing Images from a CF Card Erasing ImagesShortcut Page Detailed Guide to the Functions Basic Functions Image Size and Quality Specifications320 KB 120 KBPower Save Function Power On/Off SwitchCamera Modes Data Transmission ModeShooting Modes Playback ModesCCD RAW Display PanelViewfinder Frame Marks ViewfinderIndicators Upper IndicatorLower Indicator Buttons Camera features a two-stage shutter buttonShutter Button Pressing HalfwayRapid Shot Function Focus Lock Situations Not Suited to Autofocus PhotographyExtremely low-contrast objects Auto Mode Continuous/Self-Timer/+ ButtonProgram Mode Zoom ButtonsMulti Mode Play ModeSelf-Timer Procedures Menu ButtonProgram or Stitch Assist Mode Flash/- ButtonRed-Eye Reduction MACRO/JUMP Button Auto, Program or Stitch Assist ModeThis button turns the Jump mode on or off Play Mode and Multi ModeJump Mode Following operations are possibleAuto Mode, Program Mode and Stitch Assist Mode Auto Mode and Program ModeLCD/VIDEO Button Menu ButtonThis button displays the Play menu. p.68 SET ButtonAuto Mode Mode Dial FunctionsButtons Available in Auto Mode Macro Button Self-Timer ButtonOr Continuous mode as Well as the image size and quality Program ModeButtons Available in Program Mode Flash Button Continuous/Self-Timer ButtonStitch Assist Mode Multi Mode Play ModeInto an image processing application program PC ModeButtons Available Stitch Assist Mode Flash Button Stitch Assist ModeWhen a Sequence is Complete Retaking a PictureStitch Assist Mode Turn the Mode Dial to the Stitch Assist position Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical SequencesHorizontal Sequence Vertical SequenceStitch Assist Mode Procedures for Shooting 2x2 Matrix Sequences Stitch Assist Mode Stitch Assist Mode Menu Features Record MenuPlay Menu Menu Button Basic Menu Operations+/- Buttons SET ButtonQuality Record MenuSize/Quality Compression Format File Size +/- Exp Icons White BalanceSlow Shutter Show/Hide Info Play MenuErase Rotate ProtectStart Slide ShowBegin the slide show by selecting the Start option Images are displayed in order by file numbersMark/Unmark Play Time Clear MarksPrint Order RepeatSpecified parameters on compatible digital Standard setting prints one image to Print TypeOrder Prints All Images Select ImagesCancel Orders This setting deletes the print mark dataProperty Setup Power SaveBeep Review Date/TimeAbout File Numbers File No. ResetFormat Language Other Functions Connecting to a TVChanging the Button Battery 2CR5NB-5H Replace the battery pack Turn the Mode Dial back to the L Lock position Changing the Recording FormatHold the LCD/VIDEO Button down and press the SET button Appendices Camera MaintenanceProblem Causes TroubleshootingProblem Causes Solutions Battery pack life has been Mode List of Message Codes Following messages may appear on the LCD Panel List of MessagesPowerShot A50 SpecificationsAppendices 103 Battery Pack NB-5H sold separately in some regions Index Appendices 106 Canon Customer Support Customer SupportAsia Ulead Customer SupportPage IE-021-V1 0599Nixx Canon INC

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