Canon 5249B001 Changing Movie Image Quality

Image Customization Features

•After you are finished shooting under mercury lamps, you should set

[Hg Lamp Corr.] back to [Off]. Otherwise, green hues not caused by mercury lamps may be corrected by mistake.

• Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.

Movies

Changing Movie Image Quality

3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide.

Configure the setting.

z Press the mbutton, choose in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 40).

XThe option you configured is now displayed. z To restore the original setting, repeat this

process but choose .

Contents

Camera User Guide ENGLISH Package Contents Compatible Memory Cards Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Part Names and Conventions in This Guide opqr 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 Page Initial Preparations Initial Preparations Charging the Battery Remove the cover Insert the battery Charge the battery For 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 opqr 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 Page 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) • In 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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.] Page 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 Page Page 4 Shooting Menu Page Page Page 3 Set up Menu Ref. Page My Menu Menu 1 Playback Menu 2 Print Menu Handling Precautions Index Index Page USA and Canada only: For CA, USA only Disclaimer