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Canon SD850 IS, 950 IS Histogram Function, Using the Viewfinder

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Histogram Function

The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of the image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image.

The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 56).

Sample Histograms

Dark Image

Balanced Image

Bright Image

Using the Viewfinder

The viewfinder (Basic Guide p. 1) can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 12) while shooting.

Contents

ENGLISH Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Main Features Shooting Playback Editing Printing Conventions Used in this Guide Table of Contents Page Page Handling Precautions Camera Body Temperature About the LCD Monitor Video Format Language Setting Safety Precautions Warnings Equipment zDo not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light sources zStore this equipment out of the reach of children and infants zStop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes Battery zThe battery should not be immersed in water or sea water zDo not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery zUse only recommended battery and accessories zUse only the specified battery charger to charge the battery Cautions zBe careful not to bump or strongly push the end of the lens zDo not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas zDo not use in locations with poor ventilation Flash zBe careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related Problems If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Before Using the Camera—BasicOperations Using the Clock LCD Monitor Brightness Settings Night Display Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Shooting Information (Shooting mode) Playback Information (Playback Mode) Detailed Basic—Camerathe Using Before Histogram Function Power Saving Function Setting the Home/World Time Zones Switching to the Destination Time Zone FUNC. Menu Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus Rec. Menu Play Menu Print Menu Set up Menu Page My Camera Menu Resetting Settings to Their Default Values Formatting Memory Cards 1 (Set up) Menu[Format] zLow Level Format Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Approximate Values for Compression Settings How to Use the IS Mode 1(Rec.) Menu [IS Mode] [Continuous]*/ [Shoot Only]/[Panning]/[Off] Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele- Converter 1 (Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom] [Standard]*/[Off]/[1.6x]/[2.0x] zStandard z1.6x/2.0x Using the Digital Zoom Using the Digital Tele-Converter Magnified Close-UpShooting (Digital Macro) Red-EyeReduction Function 1(Rec.) Menu[Red-Eye][On]*/[Off] Setting the Slow Synchro Function 1(Rec.) Menu [Slow Synchro] [On]/ [Off] Continuous Shooting *Recommended Memory Card 1Press the button and use the or but- ton to display 2Shoot To Cancel Continuous Shooting Special Effect Options 1 FUNC. Menu * (Portrait) (Creative Light Effect) 2 Press 3 Use the or button to select a shape and press , then shoot Embedding the Date in the Image Data Setting the Display Overlay Movie Shooting 1 FUNC. Menu* (Standard) FUNC./ SET 2 Shoot Page Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Changing the Shooting Interval ((Time Lapse)) Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) 4 Repeat the procedure for additional images Switching between Focusing Modes 1 (Rec.) Menu [AiAF] [Face Detect]*/[On]/[Off] Page Shooting Hard-to-FocusSubjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) Shooting with the Focus Lock Shooting with the AF Lock 4 Re-aimthe camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot To Release the AF Lock Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) 2 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting 3 Press the shutter button halfway and press the button To Release the AE Lock Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) Switching between Metering Modes Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 1 FUNC. Menu* (Exposure Compensation) To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode) 1 FUNC. Menu* (Exposure Compensation) 2 Use the or button to select the shutter speed Page Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Using the Custom White Balance Page Shooting in a My Colors Mode My Colors Settings Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode Changing Colors Shooting in the Color Accent Mode Stills: FUNC. Menu * (Manual) (Color 5Press to complete the setting, then shoot Shooting in the Color Swap Mode Swap) Movies: FUNC. Menu * (Standard) (Color Swap) 6 Press to complete the setting, then shoot Changing the Save Method for the Original Image Adjusting the ISO Speed 1 Press the button and use the or button to switch settings Changing the ISO Speed with One Touch (Auto ISO Shift) 1(Rec.) Menu [Auto ISO Shift][On]/[Off] 2 Press the shutter button halfway button while holding the shut ter button down halfway. When the Registering Functions with the button Using the Button Setting the Auto Rotate Function (Set up) Menu [Auto Rotate] [On] [Off] Checking for Focus Right After Shooting 1 Shoot 2 Press (or ) while the Recorded Image image is displayed Camera is focused: Camera is not focused: Switching between AF Frames/ Changing the Display Position Creating an Image Destination (Folder) Creates a folder the next time you shoot 1(Set up) Menu[Create Folder] 2 Use the or button to add a check mark beside [Create New Folder] Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 2 Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option Resetting the File Number File and Folder Numbers Playback/Erasing Switching between Sets of Nine Images Organizing Images by Category (My Category) 1(Play) Menu category and press the button Jumping to Images 1 In single image playback mode, press the button 2 Usekey. the or button to select a search 3 Display the Images Viewing Movies 1 Display a movie and press 2 Select (Play) and press Operating the Movie Control Panel Editing Movies 1 Select (Edit) in the movie control panel and press 3 Select (Save) and press 4 Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press Rotating Images in the Display 2 Use the or button to select an image to rotate and press to rotate it Playback with Transition Effects 1(Play) Menu Red-EyeCorrection Function Examples: 2 Use the or button to select an image to correct and press 3 Select [Start] and press [New File]: [Overwrite]: 5 Press and select [Yes] or [No], then press Adding Correction Frames Adding Effects with the My Colors Function 4 Select [OK] and press Attaching Sound Memos to Images 2 Use the or button to select an image to attach a sound memo to and press 3 Select (Record) and press Sound Memo Panel Sound-OnlyRecording (Sound Recorder) Sound Recorder Panel FUNC./SET Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Transition Effects Select a date/category/folder to play back (//) Selecting Images for Playback (–) Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings Protecting Images 2 Select a menu item and press 3 Select the image, date, category or folder to protect and press z[Select] z[Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder] 5 Select [Protect] and press Viewing Images on a TV set 1 Turn off the Camera and the TV 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V OUT ter- minal Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN Erasing Images 1 (Play) Menu 3 Select the image, date, category or folder and press 4 Press 5 Select [OK] and press Print Settings/Transfer Settings 1 Turn the mode dial to (Playback) (Print) MenuSelect a menu item 2 Select the image, date, category or folder to print and press -(Standard)/(Both) -(Index) Page Setting the Print Style Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings Single Images 2 Select [Order] and press 3 Use the or button to select an image to transfer and press All the Images on a Memory Card 2 Select [Mark all] and press 3 Select [OK] and press Changing My Camera Settings 1(My Camera) MenuMenu item 2 Select the contents you wish to set Registering My Camera Settings (My Camera) MenuMenu item to register 2 Select or and press 3 Select an image or record a sound zStart-upImage zStart-up,Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Troubleshooting LCD monitor Nothing displays The LCD monitor will shut off during shooting Camera screen is black at start-up The display darkens Shooting Camera will not record Image seen in viewfinder vs. recorded image Image is blurred or out of focus Subject in recorded image is too dark Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white Image contains noise White dots appear on the image Eyes appear red Continuous shooting slows down Recording images to memory card takes a long time Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly "!" displayed on the LCD monitor in red and shooting automatically stopped Zoom does not operate Playback Cannot play back Movies cannot be edited Movies do not play back correctly Reading images from memory card is slow Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly Battery will not charge TV monitor output Image is distorted or not showing on TV monitor Printing on Direct Print Compatible Printers Cannot print List of Messages Naming error Change the battery pack No image Image too large Incompatible JPEG Cannot rotate Incompatible WAVE Cannot register this image Cannot modify image Cannot assign to category Cannot complete Unselectable image Communication error Lens error, restart camera Exx Appendix Battery Charge Battery Handling Precautions Charging the Battery SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card Write Protect Tab Cautions When Handling Formatting Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) High-PowerFlash HF-DC1 Batteries zCharge becomes Severely Limited zUsage in Cold Temperatures zNon-Useover Extended Periods Camera Body Lens Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Specifications PowerShot SD850 IS DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Page Page Page Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-5L(Fully charged)) Test Conditions Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities Sound Recorder Data Rates and Recording Durations (Estimated) Image Data Sizes (Estimated) SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Battery Pack NB-5L Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 U.S.A. and Canada only: INDEX Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page FCC Notice Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Réglementation canadienne sur les interférences radio Page Disclaimer Trademark Acknowledgments Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode