Shooting with the AF Lock, To Release the AF Lock | Canon 960 IS

Various Shooting Methods

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Shooting with the AF Lock

The AF lock can be used in the , , , , or mode.

1 Turn on the LCD monitor.

2 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame.

3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the / button.

•The icon will display.

4 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot.

To Release the AF Lock

Press the / button.

z When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting [AF Frame] to [Center] (p. 97) makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only.

zThe AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to compose the image. Moreover, the AF lock is still effective after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus.

zThe AF frame will not appear in movie mode.

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Canon 960 IS Shooting with the AF Lock, Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot, To Release the AF Lock

Contents

Camera User Guide Learning More p Check the package contentsWorkflow and Reference Guides Getting Started p Checking the Package Contents Table of Contents Commonly Used Shooting Functions Playback/Erasing 130 Appendix 201 Symbol Conventions in this Guide Test Shots Warranty LimitationsLanguage Setting Please Read Getting Started Preparations Charging the BatteryInsert the battery into the battery charger Remove the battery after charging is complete Getting Started „ To Remove the Memory Card Close the cover c, d „ To Remove the Battery Attaching the Wrist Strap Press the button Setting the Date and TimePress the power button Select Date/Time Select the year, month, day and time, and the display order Setting the Display Language Press the power button Shooting Still Images Auto ModeSet the mode dial to Auto Aim the camera at the subject Without changing anything else Press the shutter button all Mute SettingWay press fully to shoot Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting Rec. Review Use the or button to display the image you wish to view Viewing Still ImagesLast recorded image will display Press the power button Select a shooting mode Shooting Movies Standard Mode Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording Indicator will blink greenData will be recorded onto Memory card Use the or button to select Playback and press the button Viewing MoviesImages with a icon are movies Erasing To exit instead of erasing, select Cancel Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1 Printing Getting Started „ Windows Downloading Images to a ComputerItems to Prepare System Requirements Click Restart or Finish once the installation is complete Installing the software „ WindowsPreparing to Download Images Press the camera’s button and turn on the power Connecting the camera to a computerPreparing to download images to the computer Getting Started „ Macintosh All Images Downloading Images Using the Camera Direct TransferDpof Trans Direct Transfer Menu „ Macintosh Press the button after downloading finishes Supplied with Camera System Map USB Port PC Card Slot „ Power Supplies Optional Accessories„ Flash Direct Print Compatible Printers „ Other AccessoriesPage Learning More „ Front View Components GuideLens „ Back View Using the Viewfinder FUNC./SET Button p „ Controls „ Touching the Dial Using the Touch Control Dial„ Circling Your Finger on the Dial Pp , 72, 73 104 Sound recorder functions to the button p Using the ButtonShooting Mode Playback Mode Movie Mode p How to Use the Mode DialAuto Mode Manual Mode „ Left Indicator IndicatorsPower Saving Function „ Right Indicator Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power Using the ClockMethod Use the or button to select an option for the menu item Menus and SettingsBasic Operations FUNC. Menu Press the button Use the or button to switch between menus Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera MenusYou can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus Menu Item Options Page/Topic Menus and Default SettingsFUNC. Menu Rec. Menu Print Menu Play MenuMenu Item Set up Menu Print Method My Camera Menu Menu Item Available Settings Display mode changes as follows with each press Using the LCD MonitorShooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor „ Shooting Mode 103 „ Playback Mode Standard 81, 84 „ Playback Mode Detailed Histogram Function „ Focus Check LCD Monitor Brightness LCD Monitor Brightness SettingsNight Display Select Setting the World ClockSetting the Home/World Time Zones Select Time Zone Use the or button to select a Select WorldSelect a destination area Use the button to select Press the button Switching to the Destination Time Zone Select Reset All Resetting Settings to Their Default ValuesAccept the setting Add a check mark You can stop formatting a card Formatting Memory CardsSelect Format Use Shooting with the Optical Zoom Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsPress the zoom lever toward or Select Digital Zoom Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-ConverterFocal Length Shooting Characteristics Shooting with the Digital Zoom Use the or button to select Standard Press the button Safety Zoom ZoneSafety Zoom Factor Press the zoom lever toward and shoot Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shootUse the or button to select 1.5x or Press the button Shoot Magnified Close-Up Shooting Digital MacroSelect Digital Macro Choose the angle of view with the zoom lever Using the Flash You can shoot close-ups or infinity shots To Cancel the Macro ModeShooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shot Press the / button Press the button and use the or button to select Using the Self-TimerUse the or button to change the self-timer mode To Cancel the Self-Timer Accept the setting Changing the Recording Pixels/ Compression Still Images Select a resolution settingApproximate Values for Recording Pixels Compression Purpose Select a compression settingApproximate Values for Compression Settings Widescreen*3 Select the Postcard Mode Configuring the Postcard Mode Select Date Stamp Embedding the Date in the Image DataSet the date and time Select is Mode Setting the Image Stabilizer FunctionPress the button Menu, use the or button to select is Mode Accept the setting Night Snapshot Various Shooting MethodsShooting in Modes for Special Conditions Portrait Snow Kids&PetsIndoor Foliage Underwater AquariumISO Select manual mode Shooting in Manual Mode Continuous Shooting To Cancel Continuous ShootingRecommended Memory Card Select Red-Eye Setting the Red-Eye Reduction FunctionPress the button Menu, use the or button to select Red-Eye Use the or button to select On or Off Press the button Setting the Slow Synchro FunctionSelect Slow Synchro Set Slow Synchro Movie Shooting Select a shooting mode Use the or button to adjust the exposure.Press Select the number of recording pixels Changing Recording PixelsRecording Pixels and Frame Rates Select a shooting interval Changing the Shooting Interval Time Lapse Select a shooting direction Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch AssistShoot the first image in the sequence Press Button after the last shot Repeat the procedure for additional imagesSequence may contain up to 26 images Select Review Info Checking the Focus and Peoples’ Expressions Focus CheckUse the or button to select Focus Check Press the button Frame displays as follows To Cancel Checking the FocusFrame Color Content Recorded image displays Select AF Frame Switching between Focusing ModesPress Button Menu, use the or Button to select AF Frame Face Detect Feature Select AF Frame Size Changing the AF Frame Size Shooting with the Focus Lock Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects Focus Lock, AF Lock Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot Shooting with the AF LockTo Release the AF Lock 102 Locking the Exposure Setting AE LockTo Release the AE Lock To Release the FE Lock Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock103 Flash will pre-fire and will display 104 Adjusting the ISO Speed Use the or button to select Button or On Press the button Reducing the Effects of Camera Shake Auto ISO ShiftSelect Auto ISO Shift 105 If appears, the button will light blue Press Button while holding the shutter Button down halfwayNow press the shutter button fully 106 107 Adjusting the Exposure CompensationAdjust the exposure To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Change the metering method Switching between Metering Modes108 109 Setting the Shutter Speed Long Shutter ModeSelect the Long Shutter Mode Adjust the setting 110 Select a white balance set- ting Adjusting the Tone White Balance111 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or Using the Custom White BalanceCloth and press Button Various Shooting Methods You can change the look of an image when it is shot Shooting in a My Colors Mode114 This completes the setting Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode115 116 Shooting in the Color Accent ModeChanging Colors Select the color accent mode. Still Images Movies Press to complete the setting, then shoot Select the color swap mode. Still Images Shooting in the Color Swap Mode118 Only one color can be specified 119 Select Save Original Changing the Save Method for the Original Image120 People Categorizing Images Automatically Auto CategorySelect Auto Category 121 Select Set button Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button122 Select in Step 123 Using the ButtonTo Cancel the shortcut button Sound when you press the button 124 Setting the Display OverlaysMovie mode Select Disp. Overlay Select Auto Rotate Setting the Auto Rotate Function125 126 Creating an Image Destination FolderCreating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot Select Create Folder 127 Continuous Resetting the File NumberSelect File Numbering 128 129 File and Folder Numbers Press the zoom lever toward To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPlayback/Erasing Magnifying Images Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Switching between Sets of Nine ImagesTo Return to Single Image Playback Frame displays on the screen as follows Displaying the Focus CheckPress Button several times until Focus check screen appears 132 Bottom right of the screen is magnified „ Changing between Frames Press„ Changing the Display Position Press the zoom lever toward 133 Single image playback mode, press the button To cancel the Focus Check displayJumping to Images Use the , , or button to change the display posi- tion Display the Images Selected You can show/hide image information using the DISP. buttonUse the or button to Select a search key Select My Category Organizing Images by Category My CategoryCategories Category Selection Methods „ Select Categorize the images Choose a selection method137 Select the last image „ Select Range Select the first image138 139 Select a categoryPress the button Use the or button to select a Category Display the movie file Viewing Movies Operating the Movie Control PanelPlay the movie 141 Operating the Movie Control Panel Select Edit Editing MoviesEdit the movie Save the file Select Save143 144 Rotating Images in the DisplaySelect Rotate Rotate the image Use the or button to select an effect Press the button Playback with Transition EffectsSelect Transition 145 146 Automated Playback Slide ShowsSelect Slide Show Select a playback method To Stop the Slide Show Start the slide showTransition Effects 147 148 Select images to play back 149 Selecting Images for PlaybackSelect images to play Back Play Time Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsSelect Set up Configure the setting 151 Red-Eye Correction FunctionSelect Red-Eye Correction Select an image 152 Correct the imageSave the image Display the saved image Add a correction frame Adjust the position of the frameAdd Correction Frame Select Add Frame Use the or button to select Remove Frame Press the button Removing Correction Frames Select Remove FrameDelete the frame 154 Use the or button to select an image Press the button Adding Effects with the My Colors FunctionSelect My Colors 155 156 Select a My Colors typeUse the or button to select OK Press the button Playback/Erasing 158 Select a resolutionResizing Images Select Resize 159 Select Sound Memo Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesRecord the memo 161 Sound Memo PanelUse the or button to select an option and press FUNC./SET 162 Sound-Only Recording Sound RecorderSelect Sound Recorder Record a sound 163 Sound Recorder Panel Select Protect Protecting Images164 „ Select Protect the image Press the Menu button to complete Setting165 166 Protect the images 167 Select the images„ Select by Date/Select by Category/Select by Folder You can erase images from a memory card Erasing Images„ All Images Protect the images 168 Erase the image Select EraseSelect an erasure method „ Select Select the image 170 171 Erase the images 172 „ All Images Erase the imagesRegistering Functions to the Playback Button Select Set Play button 173 Using the Button Playback mode, press the button 174 Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSetting the Dpof Print Settings Setting the Print Style 175 Select Print Settings 176 Select a print settings method Index Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings p„ Select Images & Qty Select the images Standard /Both 178 179 Configure the print settings Following Press „ Select All Images Configure the print settings„ Clear All Selections Deselect the images 180 Select Transfer Order Setting the Dpof Transfer Settings181 „ Mark all Select OK „ Order Select the images182 AV cable to the Video Connecting to a TVShooting/Playback Using a TV Plug the other ends 184 Changing My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camera My Camera Settings Select a menu item 185 Registering My Camera SettingsSelect a setting Accept the setting. Start-up Image Start-up/Operation/Self-timer/Shutter Sounds Register the setting186 187 TroubleshootingCamera will not operate Sounds come from the camera interior LCD monitor will shut off during shooting Card locked! message appearsDate/Time menu appears Nothing is displayed 189 Display flickersBar of light purplish red appears on the LCD monitor Appears Camera will not record Noise displays./Subject’s movements are irregularImage Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Subject in recorded image is too dark Image is blurred or out of focus White dots appear on the image Image contains noise192 Lens will not retract Eyes appear redContinuous shooting slows down Recording images to memory card takes a long time 194 Zoom does not operate Reading images from memory card is slow Cannot play backImages cannot be edited Movies do not play back correctly Cannot print Battery consumed quicklyBattery will not charge Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor List of Messages Image too large Naming errorChange the battery pack No image Cannot assign to category Incompatible WaveCannot register this image Cannot modify image Cannot select Communication errorLens error, restart camera 200 Doing so could damage the cameras CCD or your eyesight AppendixEquipment 201 202 203 Battery Such items may lose data or stop working Battery can run downOthers 204 Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsStop using the camera immediately Flash Following icon and message will display Battery ChargeBattery Handling Precautions Keep the battery terminals clean at all times Even charged batteries continue to discharge naturally Charging the Battery 208 SD memory card or Sdhc memory card Write Protect TabDo not use or store memory cards in the following locations 209 Formatting 210 Power outletSlide the memory card slot/battery cover closed Open the memory card 211 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Charge becomes Severely Limited Usage in Cold Temperatures„ Batteries 212 213 Camera BodyLens Viewfinder and LCD Monitor 214 Specifications Special Scene Mode*3 215 216 Using super high-speed memory cards SDC-512 MSH recommended Bubble Jet Direct compatible 217 Test Conditions Battery Capacity Battery Pack NB-5L Fully charged218 219 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities†Card included with the camera 220 Movie 221 Image Data Sizes Estimated 222 Battery Pack NB-5LMultiMediaCard 223 Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 Numerics Index 131 162 226 Trademark Acknowledgments Disclaimer227 228 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 107 On p 230 231 CEL-SH1ZA210