Shooting with the AF Lock, Lock the focus | Canon A3350 IS instruction

Shooting with the AF Lock

The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.

Lock the focus.

z Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and press the q button.

X The focus locks and % appears on the screen.

zIf you release your finger from the shutter button and press the q button again, % will disappear and the focus will unlock.

Compose the scene and shoot.

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Canon A3350 IS, A2200 IS manual Shooting with the AF Lock, Lock the focus, Compose the scene and shoot

Contents

Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Warranty Limitations Camera Body TemperatureRead This First Test Shots and Disclaimer What Do You Want to Do? Shoot View Save Table of Contents Choosing Settings Customizing Camera Conventions Used in This Guide Safety Precautions Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes This could lead to injury or damage the camera Do not place the battery near pets Getting Started Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Charging the Battery Remove the cover Insert the batteryCharge the battery Remove the battery Battery Charge Indicator Using the battery and charger effectivelyNumber of Possible Shots Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Compatible Memory Cards Sold SeparatelyCheck the card’s write-protect tab Open the cover Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the memory cardClose the cover What if Memory card locked appears on the screen? Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the memory cardNumber of Shots per Memory Card Can you check the number of shots that can be taken? Setting the Date and Time Complete the settingTurn on the camera Set the date and time Date/Time battery Changing the Date and TimeDisplay the menu Choose Date/Time from the 3 tab Setting the Display Language Enter Playback modeDisplay the settings screen What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed? Formatting Memory Cards Choose FormatChoose OK Format the memory card Pressing the Shutter Button Complete formattingPress halfway Press lightly to focus Press fully Press fully to shoot Enter a mode Taking Pictures Smart AutoCompose the shot Focus Shoot What ifTaking Pictures Smart Auto What if the h icon blinks when you try to shoot? What if an icon appears in the upper right of the screen?Choosing the subject to focus on Tracking AF Taking Pictures Smart Auto What if a flashing appears? Switching to Shooting mode Viewing ImagesChoose an image You can view the images you have taken on the screen Erasing Images Choose an image to eraseErase the image Press the qrbuttons to display an image to erase Shooting or Viewing Images in Easy Mode ShootingViewing Enter E mode Set the mode dial to EShooting Movies Twice Stop shooting Zooming while shootingShooting Movies Viewing Movies Shooting TimeChoose a movie You can view the movies you have shot on the screen Play the movie How can I play back movies on a computer? System Requirements WindowsMacintosh Install the Software Begin installationPreparations Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD ROM drive Connect the camera to the computer Open CameraWindowPress the 1button to turn on the camera Transfer and View Images Accessories Supplied with Camera Separately Sold Accessories Power SuppliesUsing Accessories Abroad Flash Separately Sold Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedPrinters Use a computer Learning More Components Guide Angle pp , 30 Components Guide Flash pp Lamp pp , 61, 62, 80 Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode Pp , 171 Switching the Display Screen DisplayShooting Playback Indicator Screen Display in Dark Shooting ConditionsOverexposure Warning during Playback Histogram during Playback FUNC. Menu Basic Operations Display the FUNC. menuChoose a menu item Choose an option Menu Basic Operations Choose a tabChoose an item Changing the Sound Settings You can silence or adjust the volume of camera soundsMuting Sounds Choose Mute Adjusting the Volume Choose VolumeChange the volume Changing the Sound Settings Adjusting the Screen Brightness Adjust the brightnessYou can adjust the brightness of the screen Choose LCD Brightness Returning the Camera to Default Settings Choose Reset AllReset the settings Are there functions that cannot be reset? Power Saving Function Auto Power Down Power Saving during ShootingPower Saving during Playback Clock Functions Shooting with Commonly Used Functions Turning the Flash Off Press the r button ChooseWhat if a flashing appears? You can shoot with the flash turned off Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Move the zoom lever towardMove it toward i again Turning off the digital zoom Choose the setting Digital Tele-ConverterChoose Digital Zoom Press the qr buttons to choose a Magnification To restore to the original setting, choose Off in Step Inserting the Date and TimeChoose Date Stamp Screen Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-TimerPress the p button Choose Ò Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake Choose Î Customizing the Self-Timer Choose the settingsChoose $ What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image Size Choose the recording pixel settingChoose the compression ratio setting Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality Changing the Compression Ratio Image Quality Recording Pixels CompressionRatio Number of Shots per Memory Card Approx. shots Approximate Values for Paper Size Page Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions Enter K mode Choose a Shooting modeShooting in Various Conditions Shoot Take shots with reduced blur Blur Reduction A2200 JTake landscapes Landscape Take shots of kids and pets Kids&PetsTake shots in low light conditions Low Light WTake shots of people at the beach Beach PTake shots of people in snow Snow TTake shots of fireworks FireworksLets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors Set the camera to Mode Adjust the settingPress the m button Shooting in Discreet Mode You can add various effects to images when shootingAdding Effects and Shooting Creative Filters Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens Fish- eye Effect Shoot images with vivid colors Super VividTake posterized shots Poster Effect Choose an effect level Choose the area to keep in focus Blurred appears on the screen Shoot with the Effects of a Toy Camera Toy Camera Effect Choose a color tone Shooting in Monochrome Detecting a Face and Shooting Smart Shutter Detecting a Smile and ShootingPoint the camera at a person What if a smile is not detected? Using the Wink Self-Timer Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfwayPress the shutter button fully Face the camera and wink What if a wink is not detected? Using the Face Self-Timer Join the subjects and look at the camera Shooting Long Exposures Choose ≈Choose the shutter speed Confirm the exposurePage Choosing Settings Yourself Enter G mode Adjust the settings according to your purposes pp ShootSet the mode dial to G Shooting in Program AE Adjusting the Brightness Exposure Compensation Enter Exposure Compensation modeTurning the Flash On Choose h Adjusting the White Balance Custom White BalanceChoose the white balance function Op buttons to choose Changing the ISO Speed Choose the ISO speedChanging the ISO speed Correcting the Brightness and Shooting i-Contrast Choose i-Contrast Choose a Drive mode Continuous Shooting Press the l button to complete the setting Changing the Tone of an Image My ColorsCustom Color Choose My Colors Shooting Close-ups Macro Shooting Far Away Subjects InfinityChoose e Choose u Changing the AF Frame Mode Face AiAFChoose AF Frame Tracking AF CenterChanging the Composition with the Focus Lock Recompose Choosing the Subject to Focus On Tracking AF Choose Tracking AFChoose the subject to focus on You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot Magnifying the Focal Point Choose AF-Point ZoomCheck the focus What if the display does not magnify? Shooting with the AF Lock Lock the focusCompose the scene and shoot Shooting with Servo AF Choose Servo AF Enter Face Select mode Choosing the Person to Focus On Face SelectChoose the face to focus on Changing the Metering Method Choose the metering method Shooting with the AE Lock Shooting with the FE LockChoose ! p Lock the exposure Choose h p Lock the flash exposure Shooting with Slow Synchro Choose …101 Choose Flash Settings Red-Eye Correction102 Shooting Using a TV as the Display Checking for Shut EyesChoose Blink Detection 103 104 This chapter assumes that you have set the mode dial to E 105 Changing the Movie Mode Choose a Movie mode106 You can choose among 2 different Movie modes Choose a playback speed 107Speed Playback Time Choose the image quality setting You can choose among 3 different image quality settingsChanging the Image Quality Image Quality and Shooting Time per Memory Card AE Lock/Exposure Shift Change the exposure109 Press the o button again to release Lock Using the Self-Timer p Other Shooting Functions110 Zooming in More Closely On Subjects Editing Set the editing rangeCheck the edited movie 111 Save the edited movie 112Editing Using Various Playback and Editing Functions 113 Searching Images Using Index Display Quickly Searching ImagesSearching Images by Scrolling Move the zoom lever toward g Switch images Choose a jump method115 Choose a setting Viewing SlideshowsChoose Slideshow Choose Start Press the lbutton to switch to the focus check display p Switch framesChecking the Focus Change the magnification level or location Magnifying Images Move the zoom lever toward k118 Press the n button to restore single image playback Displaying Various Images Smart ShuffleChoose Smart Shuffle 119 Changing Image Transitions Viewing Images on a TVChoose Transition Turn off the camera and TV 121 What if the images don’t display correctly on the TV?Viewing Images on a TV Protecting Images Choose a selection methodChoosing Images Individually Select Range Protect the imageChoose Select Range Choose a starting image Choose All Images Choose an ending imageProtect images Choose All Images Erasing All Images Choose Erase125 Erase 126Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p to choose images Press the p button to choose Erase, then press the m button Tagging Images as Favorites Choose Favorites127 Organizing Images by Category My Category Choosing a Selection MethodChoose My Category Choose a category 129 Organizing Images by Category My Category Rotating Images Choose RotateRotate the image 130 Resizing Images Choose ResizeChoose an image size Save the new image Adjust the trimming area TrimmingChoose Trimming Save as a new image and display 133 Trimming Correcting the Brightness i-Contrast 134 Correcting the Red-Eye Effect Choose Red-Eye CorrectionCorrect the image 135 136 Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers 137 Printing Images Easy PrintTurn off the camera and printer Turn on the printer Print images 139Printing Images Making Print Settings Choose the option settingsConnect the camera to the printer Choose a menu option Trimming and Printing Trimming Choose the trimming areaPrint 141 Choose a paper size Choose a paper typeChoose a layout 142 Available Layout Options Printing ID Photos Choose ID PhotoChoose the length of the long side and short side Choose the printing area Printing Movies Connect the camera to the printer Choose a printing methodPrint Printing methods for movies 144 Print Settings Choose Print SettingsAdjust the settings Choosing Images for Printing Dpof Choosing the Number of Copies Choose Select Images & QtySet the number of prints 146 Set All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections 148 Printing chosen images Dpof Customizing Camera Settings 149 Changing Camera Settings Changing SoundsTurning Off Hints & Tips 150 Low Level Memory Card Formatting Choose Low Level FormatStart the low level format Complete the low level format Changing the Start-up Screen Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen152 Changing the File Number Assignment 153 Turning Off the Power Saving Function Creating Folders by Shooting DateChanging the Lens Retract Time 154 Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time Using the World ClockSet the home time zone 155 Set the world time zone Choose the world time zone156 Changing Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the AF Assist BeamTurning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function 157 Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing the Image Display Time Right After ShootingChanging the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting 158 Displaying the Overlay 159 Changing the IS-Mode Settings A3300 is A3200 is 160 Changing Playback Function Settings Choosing the Image that First Displays in PlaybackTurning off the Auto Rotate Function 161 162 Useful Information 163 Using Household Power Connect the power cordTurn off the camera Insert the coupler Plug the cord into the coupler Troubleshooting PowerTV output 165 166 Shooting movies Memory Card167 Troubleshooting Computer168 Cannot transfer images to a computer 169 170 Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting Information Display171 Scene Icons 172 Playback Detailed Information Display 173 Summary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing Movies p 174 Handling Precautions 175 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 176 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 177 178 FUNC. Menu I J 179 180 181 182 FUNC. Menu 183 Menus Shooting Menu184 185 Menus 186 187 188 Modes 189 190 191 Set up Menu Content Ref.192 Playback Menu Print Menu193 Specifications 194 Specifications 195 196 Specifications Battery Pack NB-8L Battery Charger CB-2LA/2LAE197 Index 198 199 117 200 Index Disclaimer

Canon A3350 IS, A2200 IS Shooting with the AF Lock, Lock the focus, Compose the scene and shoot

Models: A2200 IS A3350 IS

Shooting with the AF Lock

Lock the focus.

Compose the scene and shoot.