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Canon 990 IS manual Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions

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Shooting in Special

Conditions and Commonly

Used Functions

This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use other common functions, such as the flash and self-timer.

•When you select a mode that matches a particular set of conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings. All you need to do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture.

•This chapter assumes the mode switch is set to 4 or A.

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Canon 990 IS manual Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions

Contents

Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Read This First Shoot What Do You Want to Do?Save ViewShoot/View Movies PrintTable of Contents Getting More Out Conventions Used in this Guide Conventions Used in this GuideDo not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyes Safety PrecautionsUse only recommended power sources CameraSafety Precautions Battery, Battery ChargerOther Warnings Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket Keep the battery out of the reach of petsPage Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Getting StartedRemove the battery Charging the BatteryRemove the cover Insert the battery Charge the batteryUsing the battery and charger effectively Battery Charge IndicatorApproximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken Insert the memory card Inserting the Battery and Memory CardCheck the card’s write-protect tab Open the coverRemove the memory card Removing the Battery and Memory CardInserting the Battery and Memory Card Close the coverCompatible Memory Cards What is the write-protect tab?Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?Set the date and time Setting the Date and TimeMake the setting Turn on the cameraSelect Date/Time in the 3 tab Date/Time batteryChanging the Date and Time Display the menusWhat if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? Setting the Display LanguageSet the playback mode Display the settings screenSelect Format Formatting Memory CardsFormat the memory card Does the length of the shutter sound change? Pressing the Shutter ButtonPress halfway lightly to the first stop Press fully to the second stopTaking Pictures Select the a modeCompose the shot Taking Pictures FocusShoot What ifScene Icons Select an image Select the playback modeSwitching images quickly Viewing ImagesViewing Images Active DisplaySelect an image to erase Erasing ImagesErase the image Select an image to print Printing ImagesItems to Prepare Turn on the printer Turn on the cameraPrinting Images Print imagesCanon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Sold Separately For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailerSelect the E mode Set the mode switch to EShooting Movies Memory Card Shooting Time Stop shootingEstimated Shooting Times Shooting MoviesYou can view your movies on the screen Viewing MoviesSelect a movie Play the movieMacintosh Transferring Images to a ComputerSystem Requirements WindowsConnect the camera to the computer Install the softwareRemove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears PreparationsOpen CameraWindow Transferring Images to a ComputerPress the 1 button to turn on the camera Supplied with Camera AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended AccessoriesOther Accessories Separately Sold AccessoriesPower Supplies Battery charger can also be used when abroadLearning More Shooting Mode Mode SwitchUse the mode switch to change shooting modes Movie Mode Auto ModePlayback Control DialButton ShootingShooting Information Display Switching the DisplayYou can change the display using the l button Information Displayed on the ScreenInformation Displayed on the Screen Playback Detailed Information DisplayDisplay in Dark Conditions during Shooting IndicatorOverexposure Warning during Playback Select an option FUNC. Menu Basic OperationsDisplay the FUNC. menu Select a menu itemPress the qrbuttons to select an option Menu Basic OperationsDisplay the menu Select a tabAdjusting the Volume Changing the Sound SettingsMuting Sounds Select LCD Brightness Changing the Screen BrightnessWith the n Button With the l ButtonAre there functions that cannot be reset? Returning the Camera to Default SettingsSelect Reset All Reset the settingsPerform the low level format Low Level Memory Card FormattingAbout low level formatting Power Saving during Playback Power Saving during ShootingClock Functions Page Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions FTake snapshots at night Night Snapshot Set the mode switch to 4 p Select the desired shooting modeShooting in Various Conditions Shoot Take portraits PortraitTake shots of people at the beach Beach Take indoor shots IndoorShoot sunsets Sunset Take shots of fireworks FireworksRecording pixels are set to 1600 × 1200 pixels, p Shoot using high ISO speed ISOTake shots of foliage Foliage Take shots of people in snow SnowYou can shoot with the flash turned off What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing appears?Turning the Flash Off Press the r button SelectZoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital ZoomMove the zoom lever toward Move it toward i againCombinations that Cause Image Deterioration Accept the settingDigital Tele-Converter Select Digital ZoomSelect Date Stamp Inserting the Date and TimeTo restore the original setting, select in Step Using the Self-TimerPress the p button Select Ò Join the subjects and look at the camera Using the Face Self-TimerCompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button fullyShooting tips Select a shapeSelect in Steps 1 3 on p and press the m button Page Selecting Settings Yourself Select Gin Steps 1 2 on p and press M button Set the mode switch to 4 p Select GAdjust the settings according to your purposes pp Shoot Shooting in Program AESelect u Turning the Flash OnShooting Far Away Subjects Infinity Select hShooting Close-ups Macro Using ÎPress the q button Select e Camera will zoom in and the zoom factor will appear Set the mode switch to 4 p Select RZooming In on Close Subjects Digital Macro Use the zoom lever to compose the shotSelect the compression ratio Changing the Recording PixelsChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Select the recording pixelsCompression Ratio Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Image QualityApproximate Values for Paper Size Changing the Compression Ratio Image QualityChanging the ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedSelect the ISO speed Approximate Values for ISO SpeedPress the m button and select Then press the m button Adjusting the White BalanceCustom White Balance Select the white balanceContinuous Shooting Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationAdjust the brightness Select the drive modePress the m button and select Select My ColorsSelect Î Shooting Using the Two Second Self-TimerShooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer Custom ColorWhat if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? $ Customizing the Self-TimerSelect the settings Select $Press the shutter button fully Shooting Using a TV MonitorChanging the Composition with the Focus Lock RecomposeGetting More Out of Your Camera Select AF Frame Changing the AF Frame ModeFace AiAF CenterWhat if the display does not magnify? Magnifying the Focal PointSelect AF-Point Zoom Check the focusCompose the scene and shoot Shooting with the AF LockShooting with Servo AF Lock the focusTaking Shots With Impact Zoom Blur Select the face on which to focus Set the Face Select modeSelecting the Person to Focus On Face Select Register 0 to the c button pShooting with the AE Lock Changing the Metering ModeSelect the metering mode Button Setting will display on the screenSelect … Shooting with the FE Lock… Shooting with Slow Synchro Select h p Lock the exposureSelect i-Contrast @ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter i-ContrastAdjust the setting Select Flash SettingsRed-Eye Correction Select Blink Detection Checking for Shut EyesConfirm the exposure ≈ Shooting Long ExposuresSelect ≈ Select the shutter speedColor Accent Changing the Color and ShootingSpecify the target color Color SwapSelect Y Specify the color to be swappedSpecify the range of colors to be swapped Shooting Stitch Assist Images This chapter assumes that the mode switch is set to E Using Various Functions for Shooting MoviesSelect the image quality Changing the Movie ModeSet the mode switch to E Select a movie mode Changing the Image QualityImage Quality Table AE Lock/Exposure ShiftFocus Lock the exposure Change the exposureZooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom p Other Shooting FunctionsPlayback Functions 100Summary for 1 Viewing Movies p EditingSet the editing range 101Save the edited movie Check the edited movie102 103 Using Playback and Other FunctionsChange the displayed images Searching Images Using Index DisplayQuickly Searching Images Move the zoom lever toward g105 Searching Images Using the Control DialQuickly Searching Images Select a condition Setting the ConditionsViewing Images in Filtered Playback Search byPress the m button to select ., then press the m button Viewing Slideshows107 Filtered PlaybackSelect Slideshow Changing Settings108 Change the magnification level or location Press the lbutton, and switch to the focus check display pSwitch frames Checking the FocusSelect Transition Magnifying Images+ Changing Image Transitions Move the zoom lever toward kWhat if the images don’t properly display on the TV? Viewing Images on a TVTurn off the camera and TV. Connect the camera to the TV 111Select Erase Viewing Images on a High-Definition TVErasing All Images Turn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TVPress the nbutton Erase Selecting Images IndividuallySelect Select Select imagesSelect the ending image Select RangeSelect Select Range Select the starting imageSelect images with the Â dial Select All ImagesSelect All Images 115116 Protecting ImagesPress the m button to select , then press the m button Press the p button, select Protect and press the m button Select ProtectProtect images 117118 Organizing Images by Category My CategoryPress the p button to select Select and press the m button Select the settingSelect My Category 119Rotate the image \ Rotating ImagesSelect \ Select RotateSave the new image = Resizing ImagesSelect Resize Select an image sizeSave as a new image and display Adjust the trimming areaTrimming Select TrimmingSelect a menu option ? Adding Effects with the My Colors Function123 124 125 Correcting the Red-Eye EffectSelect Red-Eye Correction Correct the image126 PrintSelecting Images for Printing Dpof Print SettingsSelect Print Settings Adjust the settingsSelecting Images for Printing Dpof Selecting the Number of CopiesSelect Select Images & Qty 128Select Select All Images Make print settingsSet All Images to Print Once Set the number of printsSelect Clear All Selections Clearing All Selections130 131 Customizing the Camera132 Turning off the Power Saving FunctionSetting the Screen Shut-Off Time Changing FunctionsSelect the world time zone Using the World ClockSet the home time zone Set the world time zoneChanging the File Number Assignment Turning off Hints & Tips134 135 Creating a FolderCreating Folders by Day and Time Turning off Auto Rotate136 Changing Shooting FunctionsChanging the Lens Retract Time Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function137 Turning off the AF Assist BeamChanging the Image Display Time Changing the Image Display Right After Shooting138 Displaying the OverlayRegistering Functions to the c Button Changing the IS-Mode Settings139 140 Changing Playback FunctionsTurning off Active Display Selecting the Image that First Displays in Playback141 Changing the Start-up Image or SoundChange Sounds Changing the Start-up ScreenChanging the Start-up Image or Sound Register the Start-up Screen142 Register images or sounds saved on a computer143 Useful InformationPlug the cord into the coupler Using Household PowerConnect the power cord Insert the couplerShooting TroubleshootingPower TV output146 Playback Shooting movies147 148 List of Messages that Appear on the Screen149 Function 150FUNC. Menu ≈ w y O P Z R T Y x v X z 151Function Shooting modes a MenusShooting Menu 152Menus 153154 Set up MenuOptions/Summary Ref. Print Menu Playback Menu155 156 Handling PrecautionsEquipment Memory Cards157 Specifications158 Specifications159 Specifications Battery Pack NB-5LAbout MPEG-4 Licensing 160 IndexIndex 161Index 162