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Canon SX200IS manual Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom, Move the zoom lever toward

Models: SX200IS

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Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)

You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to a maximum of 48x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 24) to enlarge. The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 72) and the zoom factor used.

Move the zoom lever toward i.

●Hold the lever until zooming stops.

X When you release the zoom lever, the largest possible zoom factor without image deterioration, and will appear.

Move it toward i again.

XThe digital zoom will further zoom in on the subject.

Zoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate

Recording Pixels	Optical Zoom	Digital Zoom
	12x
	15x
		19x
		30x
		48x

: No image deterioration (zoom factor appears white) : Image deterioration (zoom factor appears blue)

: Maximum zoom factor without deterioration (Safety Zoom)

Turning off the digital zoom

To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button, select the 4 tab, and select [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option.

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Canon SX200IS manual Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom, Move the zoom lever toward, Move it toward i again

Contents

Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Read This First What Do You Want to Do? ShootShoot to match special conditions View SaveOther Table of Contents Getting More Out of Your Table of ContentsCustomizing the Camera Conventions Used in this Guide Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyes Safety PrecautionsUse only recommended power sources CameraBattery, Battery Charger Safety PrecautionsOther Warnings Do not sit in a chair with the camera in your pocket Do not place the battery near petsAttaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Getting StartedRemove the battery Charging the BatteryRemove the cover Insert the battery Charge the batteryBattery Charge Indicator Using the battery and charger effectivelyApproximate 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 coverClose the cover , and slide it Removing the Battery and Memory CardClose the cover Remove the memory cardCompatible 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 screenFormat the memory card Formatting Memory CardsDisplay the menu Select FormatDoes the length of the shutter sound change? Pressing the Shutter ButtonPress halfway lightly to the first stop Press fully to the second stopCompose the shot Select the a modeSet the mode dial to a Taking PicturesWhat if Indicator will blink green whileFocus ShootScene Icons You can view your images on the screen Select the playback modeViewing Images Select an imageErasing Images Select an image to eraseErase 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 retailerSet the mode dial to E Select the E modeShooting Movies Shooting Movies Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fillsStop shooting Estimated Shooting TimesYou can view your movies on the screen Viewing MoviesSelect a movie Play the movieMacintosh Transferring Images to a ComputerSystem Requirements WindowsTransferring Images to a Computer Install the softwareRemove the CD-ROM when your desktop screen appears PreparationsConnect the camera to the computer Open CameraWindowPress the 1 button to turn on the camera Transfer Images Supplied with Camera AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended AccessoriesSeparately Sold Accessories Power SuppliesOther Accessories Learning More Mode Dial Use the mode dial to change the shooting modeComponents Guide Components Guide Control DialButton Shooting PlaybackShooting 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 DisplayHistogram during Playback IndicatorDisplay in Dark Conditions during Shooting Overexposure Warning during PlaybackSelect an option FUNC. Menu Basic OperationsDisplay the FUNC. menu Select a menu itemPress the n button Standard screen will reappear Menu Basic OperationsSelect a tab Press the qr buttons to select an optionChanging the Sound Settings Adjusting the VolumeMuting Sounds Select LCD Brightness Changing the Screen BrightnessWith the Menu With the l ButtonAre there functions that cannot be reset? Returning the Camera to Default SettingsSelect Reset All Reset the settingsLow Level Memory Card Formatting Perform the low level formatAbout low level formatting Power Saving during Playback Power Saving during ShootingClock Functions Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used Functions This chapter assumes the mode dial is set to A, 9or KpTurning Off the Flash Shooting in Easy modeSelect the 9 mode Set the mode dial toErasing Images Viewing or Erasing in Easy modeViewing Single Images Viewing SlideshowsShooting in Various Conditions Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors Shooting in Special ScenesHTake indoor shots Indoor Shoot Shoot sunsets SunsetYTake shots of aquatic life in an aquarium Aquarium Take nightscapes Night SceneTTake shots of fireworks Fireworks WTake shots of people at the beach BeachZShoot using high ISO speed ISO PTake shots of people in snow SnowRecording pixels are set to 1600 x 1200 pixels, p You 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 TimePress the p button Select Ò Using the Self-TimerJoin the subjects and look at the camera Using the Face Self-TimerCompose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button fullyPage Selecting Settings Yourself Shooting in Program AE Turning the Flash OnSelect h About the Zoom Bar in e Using ÎPress the q button Select e or œ Shooting RangeSelect the image quality Changing the Recording PixelsChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Select the recording pixelsNumber of Recordable Images Approximate Values for Paper SizeChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Recording PixelsChanging the ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedSelect the ISO speed Approximate Values for ISO SpeedAdjusting the White Balance Custom White BalanceSelect the white balance Select the exposure compensation Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationAdjust the brightness Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationSelect W, or Select the drive modeDrive Mode Shooting Interval Description Continuous ShootingSelect My Colors Changing the Tone of an Image My ColorsSelect Î Press the l button to accept the settingShooting 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 $Recompose Shooting Using a TV MonitorYou can use a TV to display the camera screen content Changing the Composition with the Focus LockPage Getting More Out of Your Camera This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to GSelect AF Frame Changing the AF Frame ModeFace Detect 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 focusSelect the face on which to focus Set the Face Select modeSelecting the Person to Focus On Face Select Register 0 to the c button pSelect the metering mode Switching the Focus Setting and ShootChanging the Metering Mode Select AF ModeShooting in Manual Focus Mode Focus and shootYou can manually set the focus Press the n button, select Select Safety MF¤ Shooting with the AE Lock Lock the exposureSelect … ¤ Shooting with the FE Lock… Shooting with Slow Synchro Select h p Lock the exposureWhat if aperture value is displayed in red? Setting the Shutter SpeedSet the mode dial to M Make the setting Available Shutter SpeedsAvailable Aperture Values Setting the Aperture ValueSet the mode dial to B Make the setting Safety ShiftSet the mode dial to D Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value@ Making Dark Subjects Appear Brighter i-Contrast Select i-Contrast@ will appear on the screen Select Flash Settings Adjust the settingRed-Eye Correction Setting the Flash Checking for Shut EyesSelect Blink Detection Set the camera to h p Select the flash output Setting the Flash Exposure CompensationSetting the Flash Output Select the flash exposure compensationExposure Compensation When Shooting With a Flash Safety FE Changing the Color and Shooting Color AccentColor Swap Specify the range of colors to be swapped Select YSpecify the color to be swapped Specify the target colorShooting Stitch Assist Images 103 This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to E104 Changing the Movie ModeSet the mode dial to E Select a movie mode Changing the Image Quality105 AE Lock/Exposure ShiftFocus Lock the exposure Change the exposureOther Shooting Functions Playback Functions106 Summary for 1 Viewing Movies p EditingSet the editing range 107Editing Check the edited movieSave the edited movie 108109 Using Playback and Other FunctionsSelect Images Searching Images Using Index DisplaySearching Images Using the Control Dial Quickly Searching ImagesView the filtered images ‚ Viewing Images in Filtered PlaybackSelect ‚ Select a conditionViewing Slideshows Viewing Slideshows112 Filtered PlaybackChanging Settings Select Slideshow113 Change the magnification level or location Press the l button, and switch to the focus check display pSwitch frames Checking the FocusSelect Transition Magnifying ImagesChanging 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 116Open the cover and fully insert the cable Viewing Images on a High-Definition TVTurn on the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TV 117Select a selection method Erasing All ImagesSelecting Images Individually Select EraseSelect the starting image Select RangePress the n button Erase Select Select RangeSelect images with the Â dial Select All ImagesSelect All Images 120Protecting Images Select Protect121 Protecting Images Protect images122 Press the p button, select Protect and press the m button123 Using the MenuOrganizing Images by Category My Category Select My CategoryOrganizing Images by Category My Category Select the setting124 Press the p button to select Select and press the m buttonRotate 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 Trimming? Adding Effects with the My Colors Function Select a menu option128 129 130 Correcting the Red-Eye EffectSelect Red-Eye Correction Correct the image131 Printing from the Print List DpofEasily Add Images to the Print List Press the c button videos will be excluded Print list132 PrintSelecting Images for Printing Dpof Print SettingsSelect Print Settings Adjust the settings134 Selecting the Number of CopiesSelect Select Images & Qty Set the number of printsSelect Select All Images Make print settingsSet All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections136 137 Customizing the Camera138 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 zoneTurning off Hints & Tips Changing the File Number Assignment140 141 Creating a FolderCreating Folders by Day and Time Turning off Auto Rotate142 Changing Shooting FunctionsChanging the Lens Retract Time Turning off the Red-Eye Reduction Function143 Turning off the AF Assist BeamChanging the Image Display Time Changing the Image Display Right After ShootingChanging the IS-Mode Settings Displaying the Overlay144 145 Registering Functions to the c ButtonChange Sounds Changing Playback FunctionsChanging the Start-up Image or Sound Selecting the Image that First Displays in PlaybackChanging the Start-up Image or Sound Register the Start-up Screen147 Register images or sounds saved on a computer148 149 Useful InformationPlug the cord into the coupler Using Household PowerConnect the power cord Insert the couplerShooting TroubleshootingPower TV output152 Shooting movies Playback153 154 List of Messages that Appear on the Screen155 156 Function Shooting modes a 9 G M B DFunc. Menu W y O P Z T Y v x E z 157Function MenusShooting Menu 158Menus 159Set up Menu 160Options/Summary Ref. Playback Menu Print Menu161 162 Handling PrecautionsEquipment Memory Cards163 Specifications164 SpecificationsSpecifications Battery Pack NB-5L 165All data is based on tests by Canon 166 IndexIndex 167Index 168Disclaimer Trademark Acknowledgments