Canon A310 Photo Tips and Information

Photo Tips and Information

This section offers photography tips.

Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 41)

Normally, the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button.

Setting the self-timer to delays the shutter release for two seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image.

Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to shoot.

How to Adjust the Exposure (p. 65)

This camera automatically adjusts the exposure to shoot images with the optimal brightness. However, recorded images may sometimes be brighter or darker than the actual image depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, adjust the exposure compensation manually.

Underexposure

The whole recorded image is dark, which makes white elements of the image appear gray. Shooting bright subjects or in backlit conditions may cause the image to be underexposed. Adjust the exposure compensation towards the + end.

Optimal Exposure

Overexposure

The whole recorded image is bright, which makes black elements of the image appear gray. Shooting dark subjects or in dark places may cause the image to be overexposed. Adjust the exposure compensation towards the - end.

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Contents

Page Flowchart and Reference Guides Page Symbols Used Using the Flash Table of Contents Page Read This First Safety Precautions WARNINGS Page Page CAUTIONS Preventing Malfunctions Components Guide Page Page Preparing the Camera Page Page Formatting a CF Card 1Turn the power on (p. 23) 2Press the MENU button and select [(Set up)] using 3 Select (Format) using orand press the SET button 4Select [OK] using or and press the SET button 5Press the MENU button Setting the Date/Time the [(Set up)] menu using or 3Select (Date/ Time) using or and then press the SET button 4Set the date and time 5Press the SET button 6Press the MENU button Setting the Language 1Turn on the camera (p. 23) 4Select a language using , , or and press the SET button Basic Functions Page Switching between Shooting/ Playback 1Press the button Using the LCD Monitor Page Page Page Page Shooting – The Basics 1Compose the image so that the subject appears in the center of the viewfinder Page Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting 1Press the MENU button 2Select (Review) using or 3Select a Review setting using or and press the MENU button Selecting a Shooting Mode 1Set the shooting mode switch to and press the SET button 2Select the shooting mode usingor, and press the SET button 1Set the shooting mode switch to Changing the Resolution and Compression 1Press the FUNC. button 2 Select * or using or 3Select the compression or resolution you 1Press ( on the omni selector) as necessary to select the desired flash mode 2Shoot the image Page Macro/ Infinity Modes 1Press / (on the omni selector) to display or Self-timer appears on the LCD monitor Continuous Mode 1Press /(on the omni selector) as necessary so that appears on the LCD monitor 2Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus 3Press the shutter button all the way to shoot Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) 1Set the Shooting mode toor 2Shoot the first image 3Compose and shoot the second image so that it overlaps the first 4Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining frames 5Press the SET button after the last shot Movie Mode 2Press the shutter button all the way 3Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording the movie Page Playback – The Basics Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 2Press the button 3Press , , or to select the image 4Press the button Jumping between Images 1Press the button in index playback (p. 48) 2Change the image selection Viewing/Editing Movies 2Press or to select a movie and press the SET button 1Select the movie you wish to edit, and press the SET button 2Select (Edit) using or and press the SET button 3Select the editing method using or 4Select the editing position using or 5Select (Play) using orand press the SET button 6Select (Save) using or, and press the SET button 7Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using or and press the SET button Erasing Shooting – Advanced Functions 2Press or to switch between menus 3Press orto select a menu item 4Press or to select the settings you wish to set 5 Press the MENU button Page Menu Settings and Default Settings Page Page Page Page Resetting the Settings to Default 1Turn on the camera 2Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds 3Press or to select [OK], and press the SET button Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus Re-aim Switching between Focus Settings 1In the [(Rec.)] menu, select(AiAF) 2Press orto select [On] or [Off] 3Press the MENU button 1Press ( on the omni selector) as necessary to display either , or, and shoot image Adjusting the Exposure 1Select * (+/- (Exp.)) from the FUNC. menu 2Press or to adjust the compensation 3Press the FUNC. button Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) 1Select * (Auto) from the FUNC. menu 2Press or to select white balance 2Select (Custom) using or Changing the ISO Speed 1Select *(ISO Speed) from the FUNC. menu 2Press or to select the ISO speed Changing the Photo Effect 1Select * (Effect OFF) from the FUNC. menu 2Select the photo effect using or Playback – Advanced Functions Attaching Sound Memos to Images 1Select (Sound Memo) from the [(Play)] menu 3Select using or and press the SET button Select the image to which you wish to attach the sound memo using Auto Play 1In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Auto Play) Protecting Images 1In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Protect) 2Select an image you want to protect using or and press the SET button Various Functions Page 1In the [(Play)] menu, select (Print Order) and press the SET button 2Select [Order] using or and press the SET button 3 Select images for printing 4Press the MENU button 2Select [Set up] using or and press the SET button 3Select (Print Type), (Date) or (File No.) using or 4Select a setting using or 2Press or to select [Reset] and press the SET button 3Press or to select [OK] and press the SET button 1In the [Play] menu, select (Transfer Order) and press the SET button 2Press or to select [Order] and press the SET button 3Select images for transferring Downloading Images to a Computer Page Page Page 5Click [Set] in the [CameraWindow - Set Auto-Launch]window (first time only) Page Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor 2Use orto select , or and press the 2Use orto select or and press the button (or SET button) 2Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with downloading 2Double-clickthe icon of the drive with the CF card 3Copy images from the card into a folder of your choice on the hard disk 1In the [(Set up)] menu, select (File No. Reset) 2Press or to select [On] or [Off] 2Select [ (My Camera)] using or and select a menu item using or 3Select the contents you wish to set using or 2Press the MENU button 4Select or using or 5Press the DISP. button 6aSelect the image you wish to register using or 7aPress the SET button 6bSelect (Record) using or and press the SET button 7bSelect (Register) using or 8Select OK using or and press the SET button Page List of Messages Page Troubleshooting Page Page Page Page Appendix 5Replace the date battery holder back into its original position Page Page Page Page Specifications Page Page Page Page Page Photo Tips and Information Page Index