Camera User Guide
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Preliminary Notes and Legal Information
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide
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Contents
5Tv, Av, M, C1, C2 Mode..123
6 Playback Mode
7 Setting Menu
8 Accessories
Contents: Basic Operations
1 View
EShoot/View Movies
cPrint
Save
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
•Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited
CD-ROMs
Caution Denotes the possibility of injury
Caution
•Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens
When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing
•Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places:
Viewing images on the camera screen for prolonged periods may cause discomfort
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Initial Preparations
Initial Preparations
Charging the Battery
Remove the cover
Insert the battery
Charge the battery
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
Check the card’s write-protecttab
Open the cover
Insert the memory card
Close the cover
Removing the Battery and Memory Card
Remove the memory card
Using the Screen
Prepare the screen for use
Adjusting the Screen Angle and Orientation
Setting the Date and Time
Turn the camera on
Set the date and time
Set the local time zone
Finish the setup process
Changing the Date and Time
Access the camera menu
Choose [Date/Time]
hange the date and time
Display Language
Enter Playback mode
Access the setting screen
Set the display language
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Trying the Camera Out
Trying the Camera Out
Shoot
Shooting Still Images
Focus
Shooting Movies
Start shooting
Finish shooting
Viewing
Browse through your images
Play movies
Erasing the Images
Choose an image to erase
Erase the images
Included Software, PDF Manuals
System Requirements
Installing the Software and PDF Manuals
Insert the CD-ROMin the computer’s CD-ROMdrive
Install the files
Complete the installation
Saving Images to a Computer
Connect the camera to the computer
Turn the camera on to access
CameraWindow
CameraWindow
Save the images to the computer
Using the PDF Manuals
Accessories
Canon PictBridge-CompatiblePrinters
Other Accessories
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended
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Camera Basics
On/Off
Shutter Button
Optical Viewfinder
Shooting Modes
Shooting Display Options
FUNC. Menu
n Menu
Indicator Display
Clock
Smart Auto Mode
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode
Shooting in Smart Auto Mode
Resize the subject and recompose the shot as needed
Still Images/Movies
Still Images
Movies
Scene Icons
People
Other Subjects
Icon
Bright
Image Stabilization Icons
On-ScreenFrames
Common, Convenient Features
Using the Self-Timer
Configure the setting
Using the Self-Timerto Avoid Camera Shake
Customizing the Self-Timer
Choose $
onfigure the setting
Adding the Shooting Date and Time
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)
Specify Tracking AF
Choose a subject to focus on
Image Customization Features
Image Customization Features
Changing Image Resolution (Size)
Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size (for 4:3 Images)
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)
Red-EyeCorrection
Access the [Built-inFlash
Settings] screen
Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury Lamps
Changing Movie Image Quality
Resolution
Frame Rate
Details
Using the Wind Filter
Helpful Shooting Features
Helpful Shooting Features
Magnifying the Area in Focus
Check the focus
Checking for Closed Eyes
Customizing Camera Operation
Customizing Camera Operation
Changing the Image Display Period After Shots
Changing the Image Display Style After Shots
Other Shooting Modes
Specific Scenes
Specific Scenes
Shoot moving subjects (Sports)
Shoot evening scenes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene)
wShoot at the beach (Beach)
SShoot under water (Underwater)
OTake shots of foliage (Foliage)
PShoot with snowy backgrounds (Snow)
tShoot fireworks (Fireworks)
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Image Effects (Creative Filters)
Image Effects (Creative Filters)
Shooting High-ContrastScenes (High Dynamic Range)
Hold the camera still
Adding Color Effects
Choose a color effect
Shooting with Faded Colors (Nostalgic)
Choose an effect level
Shooting with a Fish-EyeLens Effect (Fish-eyeEffect)
Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect)
Choose the area to keep in focus
For movies, choose the movie playback speed
Return to the shooting screen and shoot
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One- Minute Clips)
Speed
Playback Time
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect)
Choose a color tone
Shooting in Monochrome
Shooting with Color Accent
Choose T
Specify the color
Specify the range of colors to keep
Shooting with Color Swap
Choose Y
Specify the color to replace
Specify the new color
Specify the range of colors to replace
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Special Modes for Other Purposes
Special Modes for Other Purposes
Auto Shooting After Face Detection (Smart Shutter)
Auto Shooting After Smile Detection
Aim the camera at a person
Using the Wink Self-Timer
Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway
Press the shutter button all the way down
Face the camera and wink
Using the Face Self-Timer
Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera
High-SpeedContinuous Shooting (High-speedBurst HQ)
Images Displayed During Playback
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Shooting Stitch Assist Images
Choose xor
Take the first shot
Take additional shots
Use the software to combine the images
Shooting Various Movies
Shooting iFrame Movies
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Gmode
Shooting in Program AE Mode (G Mode)
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock)
Compose the shot and shoot
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Changing the Metering Method
Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame Set the metering method to
Changing the ISO Speed
Adjusting the Maximum ISO Speed
Adjusting Sensitivity
Changing the Noise Reduction Level (High ISO NR)
Choose a noise reduction level
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)
Dynamic Range Correction (DR Correction)
Shadow Correct
Using the ND Filter
Color and Continuous Shooting
Color and Continuous Shooting
Custom White Balance
Manually Correcting White Balance
Configure advanced settings
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)
Custom Color
Continuous Shooting
Mode
Shooting Range and Focusing
Shooting Range and Focusing
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
Specify the general focal position
Fine-tunethe focus
Digital Tele-Converter
Changing the AF Frame Mode
Face AiAF
FlexiZone/Center
Recomposing Shots While the Focus is Locked
Recompose the shot
Moving and Resizing AF Frames (FlexiZone)
Prepare to move the AF frame
Move and resize the AF frame
Complete the settings
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)
Choose [Tracking AF]
Shooting with Servo AF
Changing the Focus Setting
Choosing a Person to Focus On (Face Select)
Set the AF frame to [Face AiAF] (p. 108)
Enter Face Select mode
Choose the face to focus on
Shooting with the AF Lock
Lock the focus
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKTMode)
Flash
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation
Shooting with the FE Lock
Raise the flash and set it to h (p. 116)
Lock the flash exposure
Changing the Flash Timing
Shooting RAW Images
Other Settings
Deactivating Powered IS
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Tv, Av, M, C1, C2 Mode
Specific Shutter Speeds (Tv Mode)
Specific Aperture Values (Av Mode)
Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values (M Mode)
Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values (M Mode)
Adjusting the Flash Output
Customization for Shooting Styles
Assigning Functions to the Front Dial and Control Dial
Assignable Functions
Item
Shooting Mode
M G
M, B
Assigning Functions to the Button
Use the assigned function as needed
Saving Shooting Settings
Settings that can be saved
Save the settings
Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menus (My Menu)
Rearrange the menu list order, as needed
Playback Mode
Viewing
Viewing
Adjust the volume
Pause playback
Switching Display Modes
Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights)
Histogram
RGB Histogram
Checking the Focus
Access Focus Check
Switch frames
Zoom in or out, or view other image areas
Browsing and Filtering Images
Browsing and Filtering Images
Filtering Display by , , , or Choose filter conditions
View the filtered images
Jumping by or Images
Using the Front Dial to Jump
Viewing Movie Digest Movies
Choose a movie
Play the movie
Viewing Individual Images in a Group
Choose an image group
View individual images in the group
Image Viewing Options
Image Viewing Options
Viewing Slideshows
Start automatic playback
Auto Playback of Similar Images (Smart Shuffle)
Choose Smart Shuffle
Protecting Images
Choosing Images Individually
Choose [Select]
Protect the images
Selecting a Range
Choose [Select Range]
Choose a starting image
hoose an ending image
Specifying All Images at Once
Choose [All Images]
Erasing Images
Choosing Images Individually
Selecting a Range
hoose [Select Range]
Choose images
Specifying All Images at Once
Rotating Images
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Image Categories
Image Categories
Organizing Images by Category (My Category)
Choose a category
Editing Still Images
Editing Still Images
Cropping
Choose [Trimming]
Adjust the cropping area
Save as a new image and review
Choose [My Colors]
hoose an option
Choose [i-Contrast]
Correcting Red-Eye
Choose [Red-EyeCorrection]
Correct the image
Editing Movies
Save the edited movie
Setting Menu
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
Customizing Sounds
Hiding Hints and Tips
Screen Brightness
Start-upScreen
Customizing the Start-upScreen
Access the [Start-upImage] screen in Playback mode
Choose one of your shots
Formatting Memory Cards
Access the [Format] screen
Choose [OK]
Format the memory card
Low-LevelFormatting
Perform low-levelformatting
File Numbering
Date-BasedImage Storage
Lens Retraction Timing
Power-SavingAdjustment
Access the [ ower Saving] screen
Configure the settings
World Clock
Specify your destination
Switch to the destination time zone
Date and Time
Access the [Date/Time] screen
Metric/Non-MetricDisplay
Electronic Level Calibration
Level the camera
Setting Copyright Information to Record in Images
Enter a name
Deleting All Copyright Information
Adjusting Other Settings
Restoring Defaults
Access the [Reset All] screen
Restore default settings
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Accessories
Tips on Using Included Accessories
Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories
Flash Units
Speedlite 580EX II/430EX II/320EX/270EX
Speedlite Bracket SB-E2
Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2
Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX
Other Accessories
Soft Case SC-DC75
Waterproof Case WP-DC44
Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1
HDMI Cable HTC-100
Printers
Canon PictBridge-CompatiblePrinters
Using Optional Accessories
Using Optional Accessories
Playback on a High-DefinitionTV
Display images
Controlling the Camera with a TV Remote
Control the camera with the TV remote
Camera Control Panel Options Shown on the TV
Powering the Camera with Household Power
Make sure the camera is off
Connect the adapter to the coupler
Insert the coupler
Connect the power cord
Using a Lens Hood (Sold Separately)
Attach the hood
Using Lens Filters (Sold Separately)
Attach the filter adapter
Attach a filter
Using a Remote Switch (Sold Separately)
Connect the remote switch
Using an External Flash (Sold Separately)
Speedlite 580EX II/430EX II/320EX/270EX
Attach the flash unit to the hot shoe
Turn the flash on, and then turn the camera on
Choose shooting mode G, M
B, or D
Using Speedlite Bracket SB-E2(Sold Separately)
Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX
Remove the ring
Attach the macrolite adapter
Attach the controller to the camera
Attach the flash unit to the macrolite adapter
Enter e mode (p. 105)
Set [ND Filter] to [On] (p. 99)
Configure the external flash
Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX
Remove the ring and attach the macrolite adapter
Attach the off-camerashoe cord to the bracket
Attach the bracket to the camera
Attach the off-camerashoe cord to the camera
Attach the controller to the off- camera shoe cord
Configure the external flash and settings on the camera
Camera Settings Available with an External Flash (Sold Separately)
Options
M B D
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Printing Images
Print the image
Configuring Print Settings
Access the printing screen
Cropping Images Before Printing (Trimming)
Adjust the cropping frame as needed
Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing Choose [Paper Settings]
Choose a paper size
Choose a type of paper
Choose a layout
Available Layout Options
Printing ID Photos
Choose [ID Photo]
Choose the long and short side length
Printing Movie Scenes
hoose a printing method
Movie Printing Options
Adding Images to Print Orders (DPOF)
Adding Images to Print Orders via the cButton
Add the image to the print list
Configuring Print Settings
Print Type
Date
File No
Clear DPOF
Setting Up Printing for Individual Images
Choose [Select Images & Qty.]
Specify the number of prints
Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images Choose [Select Range]
Configure the print settings
Setting Up Printing for All Images
Choose [Select All Images]
Clearing All Print Orders
Choose [Clear All Selections]
Using an Eye-FiCard
Using an Eye-FiCard
Checking Connection Information
Disabling Eye-FiTransfer
Choose [Disable] in [Eye-Fitrans.]
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (p. 46)
Shots are out of focus
Subjects in shots look too dark
Subjects look too bright, highlights are washed-out
Shots look grainy
Subjects are affected by red-eye (p. 58)
Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is slower
Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings are not available
Cannot shoot movies (p. 17)
Playback stops, or audio skips
Cannot transfer images to a computer
Cannot transfer images (p. 212)
On-ScreenMessages
On-ScreenMessages
Exceeded selection limit
Communication error
Naming error
Lens Error
On-ScreenInformation
Battery Level
Display
On-ScreenInformation
Playback (Detailed Information Display)
Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (p. 136)
Functions and Menu Tables
Functions and Menu Tables
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4 Shooting Menu
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3 Set up Menu
Ref. Page
My Menu Menu
1 Playback Menu
2 Print Menu
Handling Precautions
Index
Index
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Disclaimer
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