Canon S1 IS Overexposure

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

ENGLISH Disclaimer Trademark Acknowledgements Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Installing the Software Connecting the Camera to a Computer Table of Contents Page Read This First Please Read Safety Precautions Warnings Page CAUTIONS Preventing Malfunctions 1. Preparing the Camera Components Guide Components Guide Attaching the Neck Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Controls Mode Dial zImage Zone p zCreative Zone p zPower/Mode Indicator zIndicator Installing the Batteries/CF Card Proper Battery Handling WARNING Never use batteries that look like this CF Card Handling Precautions Formatting a CF Card Turning the Power On/Off bPress the OFF button to turn the power off Switching Between Shooting and Playback Shooting Mode Playback Mode Playback Mode Shooting Mode Setting the Date/Time aSet the date and time Setting the Language Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Monitor Display Contents Using the LCD Monitor Using the Viewfinder Auto Mode 2. Shooting-TheBasics aLightly press the shutter button (pressing halfway) to focus bPress the shutter button all the way Image Stabilizer Function Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Changing the Image Display Duration Changing the Resolution and Compression Still Images Movies aPress the FUNC. button bSelect * (2048 x 1536) using the S or T arrow on the omni selector aSelect the compression you wish to set using the W or X arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button Using the Built-inFlash aPress the button to switch between flash modes and shoot the image When the red-eyereduction function is off aPop up the flash by pressing the button and shoot the image bWhen you are not using the flash, press the flash down until it clicks Setting the Red-eyeReduction Function Setting the Slow Synchro aPower the camera in (Shooting) mode (p. 19) and press the MENU button bSelect [Slow Synchro] using the S or T arrow on the omni selector Page Displaying Images Individually 3. Playback-TheBasics Magnifying Images Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) JUMP Jumping Between Images Erasing Images Individually 4. Erasing Erasing All Images Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone) 5. Useful Shooting Functions aTurn the mode lever to the left to set the camera to Shooting mode bTurn the mode dial and set it to the desired function as shown above Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Framing a Subject Shooting Using the Self-timer Digital Zoom Page Continuous Shooting Movie Mode Page Page Changing the Frame Rate Viewing/Editing Movies Movie Playback Panel Playback Operations SET When Playback Ends bSelect the range you wish to edit using the W or X arrow cSelect (Play) using the S or T arrow and press the SET button dSelect (Save) using the S or T arrow and press the SET button [Overwrite] [New File] Selecting Menus and Settings MENU MENU Shooting Playback Page Rec. Menu Play Menu Set up Menu My Camera Menu Resetting the Settings to Default 1 Turn the mode lever to or to power up the camera 2Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds Select [OK] using the Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button Registering a Function Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) How to Use the Mode Dial Program AE Setting the Shutter Speed Setting the Aperture Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Selecting an AF Frame 2Move the AF frame to the desired area using the S, T, W or X arrow, then press the button Switching between Light Metering Modes 3 2 1 Press the button to select a metering mode 2In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Spot AE Point] Select [Center] or [AF Point] using the Adjusting the Exposure Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Setting a Custom White Balance Changing the ISO Speed Changing the Photo Effect When is selected Contrast Sharpness Saturation Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKTMode) Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) 1 Press the button and set the flash to fire (p. 34) Switching between Built-inFlash Adjustment Settings Setting the Flash Adjustment/Flash Output 2, 3 1 2Select (+/- (Flash) or Flash Output) using the S or T arrow 3 Adjust the compensation using the W or X arrow Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) 4Press the SET button Int 5Press the shutter button Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus Shooting with Focus Lock Shooting in AF Lock Mode Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus Switching between Focus Settings Saving Custom Settings 3Select [Save Settings] 4Select [OK] and press the SET button 5Press the MENU button 7. Playback-AdvancedFunctions Rotating Images in the Display Rotating Images in the Display Attaching Sound Memos to Images Starting a Slide Show Selecting Images for Slide Shows Select [Program] using the 3Choose [Select] using the T and W or X arrows and press the SET button 4Mark images to include in the show 2Select [Set up] using the W or X arrow and press the SET button 3Select [Play Time] or [Repeat] using the S or T arrow 4Select a setting using the W or X arrow Play time Protecting Images Setting the Power Saving Function 8. Camera Settings 1 1 1Select [Power Saving] in the [(Set up)] menu and press the SET button 4Press the MENU button Setting the Auto Rotate Function 2Select [On] using the W or X arrow and press the MENU button Resetting the File Numbers Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Changing My Camera Settings Page Registering a Start-up Image Registering Start-up Operation, Self-timerand 5Select [OK] using the W or X arrow and press the SET button File Format of My Camera Settings zStart-upImage zStart-upSound, Operation Sound, Selftimer Sound and Shutter Sound Page Downloading Images to a Computer 9. Additional Features DIGITAL Terminal DIGITAL Downloading Directly from a CF Card Viewing Images on a TV Set About Printing „Printers that Can Be Used with this Camera Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) Selecting Images for Printing 3Select images for printing Single Images All the Images on the CF Card Page 2, 3 1, 2 1 Select [Print Type], [Date] or [File No.] using the Print Type Date File No Page Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Selecting Images for Transferring 3Select images for transferring All the Images on a CF Card Appendix List of Messages Page Troubleshooting Page Page Auto ISO: ISO 100 equivalent: Page Using the Wireless Controller (Sold Separately) Installing the Battery Shooting/Playback Playback Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately) Attaching a Lens/Lens Hood Page Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200) Page Page Compact Power Adapter Replacing the Date Battery Camera Care and Maintenance Specifications PowerShot S1 IS Page Page Page Battery Performance <Test Conditions Shooting: Playback: CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) CompactFlash™ Card Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE NiMH Battery NB-2AH Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52E Lens Hood LH-DC20 Photo Tips and Information ISO Speed (p. 81) Tip for Using the Self-timer(p. 49) Histogram Function (p. 24) Managing Image Files (p. 110) How to Adjust the Exposure (p. 78) Overexposure Index Page Page Page FCC Notice Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode