Canon G11 User Guide

Camera User Guide

• Make sure you read this guide before using the camera.

• Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future.

ENGLISH

Checking the Package Contents

Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything
is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.

Camera

Interface Cable

IFC-400PCU

Getting Started

Battery Pack NB-7L

(with Terminal Cover)

AV Cable

AVC-DC400

DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

Battery Charger

CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE

Neck Strap NS-DC9

Warranty System

Booklet

Using the Manuals

Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk.

• Camera User Guide (This Guide)

Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera’s
many features to shoot more challenging photos.

• Personal Printing Guide

Read when you want to connect the camera to a printer
(sold separately) and print.

• Software Guide

Read when you want to use the included software.

• A memory card is not included.

• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Microsoft Word/

Word Viewer can be installed to view the Word manuals (required only
for manuals for the Middle East).

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Read This First

Test Shots

Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images
were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and
affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory
cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded
in a way that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do not
record images that infringe upon copyright laws without the prior permission
of the copyright holder. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying
of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by
means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal
rights even if the image was shot for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

For information on your camera’s warranty, please refer to the Canon
Warranty System Booklet supplied with your camera. For Canon Customer
Support contacts, please see the Warranty System Booklet.

LCD Monitor

• The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision

manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to
specification, but occasionally non-performing pixels may appear as bright
or dark dots. This is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded
image.

• The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection

against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the
camera.

Camera Body Temperature

Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the
camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.

Memory Cards

The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are
collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.

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What Do You Want to Do?

Shoot

● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

● Shoot to match special conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 – 59

Take good people shots

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IF wP

Portraits

(p. 56)

Take good landscapes

J

Landscape

(p. 56)

Shoot various other scenes

’

Indoors

(p. 57)

● Focus on faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 68, 88, 92

● Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash

(turn off the flash) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

● Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer) . . . . . . . . . . . 67, 68

● Insert the date and time into my shots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

● Take close-up pictures of subjects (macro shooting) . . . . . . . . . 77

● Take sepia toned or black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

● Change the size of picture I want to take (recording pixels) . . . . 74

● Take pictures continuously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Shoot without the effects of camera shake (image stabilization)

●

● Change the ISO speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

● Shoot without the effects of camera shake even in low light

conditions (Low Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

At night

(p. 56)

Sports

(p. 57)

V

Kids and pets

Sunsets

(p. 57)

t

Fireworks

(p. 57)

(p. 58)

At the beach

,

Night Scene

(p. 58)

S

Underwater

(p. 58)

(p. 58)

Against snow

(p. 59)

OU

Foliage

(p. 59)

y

Aquarium

(p. 58)

. . 155

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What Do You Want to Do?

E

● Maintain the focus on moving subjects (Servo AF). . . . . . . . . . . 91

● Make dark subjects appear brighter (i-Contrast). . . . . . . . . . . . 103

View

● Look at my pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

● Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

● Look at my pictures on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

● Quickly search pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122, 123

● Erase pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 133

● Protect pictures from accidental erasure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Shoot/View Movies

● Shoot movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

● View movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Print

● Easily print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Save

● Save images to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Other

● Turn off sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

● Use the camera abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 150

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Table of Contents

Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of
this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting you
learn more as you read each chapter.

Checking the Package Contents ...... 2

Read This First ................................. 3

What Do You Want to Do? ............... 4

Conventions Used in this Guide ....... 9

Safety Precautions.......................... 10

1 Getting Started ....................13

Charging the Battery ....................... 14

Inserting the Battery and

Memory Card .................................. 16

Using the LCD Monitor ................... 19

Setting the Date and Time .............. 20

Setting the Display Language......... 22

Formatting Memory Cards .............. 23

Pressing the Shutter Button ............ 24

Taking Pictures ............................... 25

Viewing Images .............................. 28

Erasing Images ............................... 29

Printing Images ............................... 30

Shooting Movies ............................. 31

Viewing Movies ............................... 33

Transferring Images

to a Computer ................................. 34

Accessories .................................... 38

Separately Sold Accessories .......... 40

2 Learning More......................41

Components Guide ......................... 42

Information Displayed

on the Screen ................................. 44

Indicators ........................................ 47

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ... 48

Menu – Basic Operations ............... 49

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Changing the Sound Settings ........ 50

Changing the Screen Brightness ... 51
Returning the Camera to Default

Settings .......................................... 52

Low Level Memory Card

Formatting ...................................... 53

Power Saving Function

(Auto Power Down) ........................ 54

Clock Functions.............................. 54

3 Shooting in Special

Conditions and Commonly

Used Functions................... 55

Shooting in Various Conditions...... 56

Shooting in Mode

(Low Light Mode) ............................ 60

Shooting in 8

(Quick Shot Mode) ......................... 61

Turning the Flash Off ..................... 63

Zooming in More Closely on

Subjects (Digital Zoom) .................. 64

Inserting the Date and Time ........... 66

Using the Self-Timer ...................... 67

Using the Face Self-Timer ............. 68

4 Choosing Settings

Yourself ............................... 71

Shooting in Program AE................. 72

Adjusting the Brightness

(Exposure Compensation) ............. 73

Turning the Flash On ..................... 73

Changing the Recording Pixels

(Image Size)................................... 74

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Changing the Compression Ratio

(Image Quality) ............................... 74

Shooting in RAW............................. 76

Shooting Close-ups

(Macro)............................................ 77

Changing the ISO Speed................ 78

Adjusting the White Balance ........... 79

Continuous Shooting....................... 81

Changing the Tone of an Image

(My Colors) ..................................... 82

Shooting Using the Two Second

Self-Timer ....................................... 83

Customizing the Self-Timer............. 84

Shooting Using the Viewfinder........ 85

Shooting Using a TV Monitor.......... 86

Changing the Composition

with the Focus Lock ........................ 86

5 Getting More Out of Your

Camera ................................ 87

Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 88

Changing the AF Frame

Position and Size ............................ 89

Magnifying the Focal Point.............. 90

Shooting with the AF Lock .............. 91

Shooting with Servo AF .................. 91

Choosing the Person to

Focus On (Face Select) .................. 92

Changing the Metering Mode.......... 93

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode .... 94

Focus Bracketing

(Focus-BKT Mode).......................... 95

Shooting with the AE Lock .............. 96

Shooting with the FE Lock .............. 97

Auto Exposure Bracketing

(AEB Mode) .................................... 98

Using the ND Filter.......................... 99

Shooting with Slow Synchro ........... 99

Setting the Shutter Speed ............. 100

Setting the Aperture Value ............101

Setting the Shutter Speed and

Aperture Value .............................. 102

Correcting the Brightness and

Shooting (i-Contrast) .....................103

Red-Eye Correction ....................... 104

Adjusting the Flash Exposure

Compensation ............................... 105

Adjusting the Flash Output ............106

Checking for Shut Eyes ................. 107

Registering Shooting Settings....... 108

Changing the Color and

Shooting ........................................109

Shooting Stitch Assist Images....... 112

6 Using Various Functions

for Shooting Movies ......... 113

Changing the Movie Mode ............114

Changing the Image Quality.......... 115

Using the Wind Filter .....................116

AE Lock/Exposure Shift................. 116

Other Shooting Functions.............. 117

Playback Functions ....................... 118

Editing ........................................... 119

7 Using Playback and Other

Functions........................... 121

Quickly Searching Images............. 122

Viewing Images in Filtered

Playback........................................ 123

Viewing Slideshows....................... 125

Checking the Focus....................... 126

Magnifying Images ........................ 127

Changing Image Transitions .........127

Viewing Images on a TV ...............128

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Viewing Images on

a High-Definition TV.......................129

Protecting Images..........................130

Erasing All Images .........................133

Organizing Images by Category

(My Category) ................................135

Rotating Images.............................137

Resizing Images ............................138

Trimming........................................139

Adding Effects with the

My Colors Function........................140

Correcting the Contrast

(i-Contrast).....................................141

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......142

Printing from the Print List

(DPOF) ..........................................143

Choosing Images for Printing

(DPOF) ..........................................144

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Customizing the Camera

Changing Functions.......................148

Changing Shooting Functions........152

Registering Commonly Used

Shooting Menus.............................157

Changing Playback Functions .......158

Changing the Start-up Image or

Sound ............................................159

.....147

9 Useful Information ............ 161

Using Household Power................ 162

Using the Lenses

(Sold Separately) .......................... 163

Changing the Ring Color

(Sold Separately) .......................... 165

Using the Remote Switch

(Sold Separately) .......................... 166

Using an Externally Mounted Flash

(Sold Separately) .......................... 167

Troubleshooting ............................ 175

List of Messages that Appear

on the Screen................................ 178

Functions Available in Each

Shooting Mode..............................180

Menus ........................................... 182

Handling Precautions .................... 186

Specifications ................................ 187

Index ............................................. 191

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Conventions Used in this Guide

• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.

•

Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets).

• The directional buttons, control dial, and FUNC./SET button are

represented by the following icons.

(Up button)

(FUNC./SET button)

(Right button)

(Left button)

(Down button)

(Control dial)

• : Troubleshooting tips.

• : Hints for getting more out of your camera.

• : Things you should be careful about.

• : Supplemental information.

• (p. xx): Reference pages. “xx” stands for page number.

• This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings.

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Safety Precautions

• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions

described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

• The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries

to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.

• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you

use.

Warning

Caution

Caution

Camera

• Do not use the camera’s viewfinder in the presence of strong light sources

(such as the sun on a clear day).

This could damage your eyesight.

• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In
particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.

Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
Memory card: Dangerous if accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor
immediately.

• Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not

expressly described in this guide.

• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the camera if it has been

dropped or otherwise damaged.

• Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or

otherwise behaves abnormally.

• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the

equipment.

• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.

This could result in fire or electrical shock.
If liquid or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn
the camera power off and remove the battery.

• Use only recommended power sources.

Using other power sources could result in fire or electrical shock.

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

Denotes the possibility of injury.

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

Warning

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Safety Precautions

Battery, Battery Charger

• Use only the recommended battery.

• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.

Do not let the battery come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids.

•

• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the battery.

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts.

This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the
surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing
contacts these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera
distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery.

• Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord.

• Unplug the power cord periodically and wipe away any dust and dirt that has

collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

This could result in fire or electrical shock.

Other Warnings

• Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support

data CD-ROMs.

Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the
speakers. It is also possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to
the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on a music CD player.

Caution

• Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks

when hanging it by the strap.

• Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.

This could damage the camera or lead to injury.

• Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the

electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are
damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.

This could result in electrical shock or fire.

• Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in the following places.

- Places subject to strong sunlight.

- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F).

- Humid or dusty areas.
These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause
deformation of the casing.

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Safety Precautions

• Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the charger

terminals or plug.

This could result in fire, electrical shock or other damage.

• When using the separately sold optional lenses, be sure to attach them firmly.

If the lens becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the shards of glass may lead
to cuts.

• The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for

prolonged periods.

• When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.

This could result in burns or damage to the flash.

Caution

• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (the sun, etc.).

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the image sensor.

• When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to

allow dust or sand to enter the camera.

This may cause the camera to malfunction.

• In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.

This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to
the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign
matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.

• Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after recharging is complete,

or when you are not using it.

• Do not place anything, such as cloth on top of the battery charger while it is

charging.

Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and
distort, resulting in fire.

• Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.

If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.

• Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other

insulators.

Contacting other metal materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.

• Do not place the battery near pets.

Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire
or injuries.

• When carrying the camera in a bag, close the LCD monitor to face inward to

ensure that hard objects to not come into contact with the screen.

Failure to do so may cause malfunctions or damage the LCD monitor.

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Getting Started

This chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in
A mode, and then how to view, erase and print the images you

take. The latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view

movies and transfer images to a computer.

Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera

• Attach the included strap and place it around your neck to avoid dropping

the camera during use.

• Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by

the sides. Be sure that your fingers do not block the flash.

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Charging the Battery

Use the included charger to charge the battery.
The battery is not charged at time of purchase. Be sure to charge the battery
before use.

Remove the cover.

Insert the battery.

● Align the S marks on the battery and

charger, then insert the battery by sliding it
in and down .

Charge the battery.

● For CB-2LZ: Flip out the plug and plug

the charger into a power outlet .

CB-2LZ

CB-2LZE

● For CB-2LZE: Plug the power cord into

the charger, then plug the other end into a
power outlet.

X The charge lamp lights red and charging

starts.

● The charge lamp will light green when

charging has finished. Charging takes
approx. 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Remove the battery.

● Unplug the battery charger from the power

outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it
in and up .

To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than
24 hours continuously.

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Charging the Battery

Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken

Number of shots

Playback Time (Hours)

• The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Products

Association (CIPA) measurement standard.

• Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots that can be taken may be less

than mentioned above.

LCD Monitor On

LCD Monitor Off

390

1000

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Battery Charge Indicator

An icon or message will appear on the screen indicating the battery’s charge state.

Display Summary

Good.

Slightly depleted, but sufficient.

(Blinking red) Nearly depleted.

“Change the battery pack.” Depleted. Recharge the battery.

Using the battery and charger effectively

• Charge the battery on the day, or the day before, it will be used.

Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if they are not used.

Attach the cover to a charged battery
so that the S mark is visible.

• How to store the battery for long periods.

Deplete and remove the battery from the camera. Attach the terminal cover and
store the battery. Storing a battery for long periods of time (about a year) without
depleting it may shorten its life span or affect its performance.

•

The battery charger can also be used when abroad.
The charger can be used in regions that have 100 – 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC power.
If the plug does not fit the outlet, use a commercially available plug adapter. Do
not use electrical transformers for foreign travel as they will cause damage.

• The battery may develop a bulge.

This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem.
However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the
camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has reached the end of its

life span.
Purchase a new battery.

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Insert the supplied battery and a commercially available memory card into
the camera.

Check the card’s write-protect tab.

● If the memory card has a write-protect tab,

you will not be able to record images if the
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab
up until you hear a click.

Open the cover.

● Slide the cover , and open it .

Insert the battery.

● Insert the battery as shown until it locks

into place with a click.

● Be sure to insert the battery in the correct

direction or it will not properly lock into
place.

Terminals

Insert the memory card.

● Insert the memory card as shown until it

locks into place with a click.

● Be sure the memory card is oriented

correctly. Inserting the memory card in the
wrong direction could damage the
camera.

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Close the cover.

● Close the cover , and slide it until it

locks into place with a click.

Removing the Battery and Memory Card

Remove the battery.

● Open the cover and press the battery lock

in the direction of the arrow.

X The battery will pop up.

Remove the memory card.

● Push the memory card in until you hear a

click, then slowly release it.

X The memory card will pop up.

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Approximate Number of Shots per Memory Card

Memory Card

Number of shots

• Values are based on the default settings.

• The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the

subject and the memory card used.

2GB 8GB

749 2994

Can you check the number of shots that can be taken?

You can check the number of shots that can be taken when the camera is in a
Shooting mode (p. 25).

Number of shots that can be taken

Compatible Memory Cards

• SD memory cards

• SDHC memory cards

• MultiMediaCards

• MMCplus memory cards

• HC MMCplus memory cards

What is the write-protect tab?

SD and SDHC memory cards have a write-protect tab. If this tab is in the locked
position, [Card locked!] will appear on the screen and you will not be able to take
or erase images.

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Using the LCD Monitor

You can use the LCD monitor to compose pictures before shooting, operate
menus or play back images. You can freely adjust the angle and orientation of the
LCD monitor to suit your shooting conditions.

Open the LCD monitor.

Rotate the LCD monitor.

● Rotate the LCD monitor 180° toward the

lens (turn the top edge of the LCD monitor
away from you).

Approx. 180°

Approx. 90°

Approx.
170°

Close the LCD monitor.

● Close the LCD monitor with the screen

facing outwards.

Always keep the LCD monitor closed with the screen facing the camera
body when the camera is not in use.

In shooting mode, if the screen is in the position in Step 2, the image will
be flipped from left to right (mirror image). To cancel the reverse display
function press the n button, choose [Reverse Disp.] from the 4 tab,
and press the qr buttons to choose [Off].

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Setting the Date and Time

The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned
on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on these
settings, be sure to set them.

Turn on the camera.

● Press the ON/OFF button.

X The Date/Time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

● Press the qr buttons to choose an

option.

● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial

to set a value.

Make the setting.

● Press the m button.

X Once the date and time have been set,

the Date/Time screen will close.

● Pressing the ON/OFF button will turn off

the camera.

Reappearing Date/Time screen

Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time, the Date/
Time screen will appear each time you turn on the camera.

Daylight saving time settings

If you choose in Step 2 and press the op buttons or turn the  dial and
choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).

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Setting the Date and Time

Changing the Date and Time

You can change the current date and time settings.

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Date/Time] in the 3 tab.

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3

tab.

● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial

to choose [Date/Time], then press the m
button.

Change the date and time.

● Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 20 to adjust

the setting.

● To close the menu, press the n

button.

Date/Time battery

• The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the

date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the battery pack
has been removed.

• By inserting a charged battery or connecting an AC adapter kit (sold separately,

p. 40) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours even if the camera

is not turned on.

• If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time menu will appear when you

turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 20 to set the date and time.

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Setting the Display Language

You can change the display language in the screen menus and messages.

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

Display the settings screen.

● Press and hold the m button , then

immediately press the n button .

Set the display language.

● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Â

dial to choose a language, then press the
m button.

X Once the display language has been set,

the settings screen will close.

What if the clock appears when the m button is pressed?

The clock will appear if too much time passes between pressing the m button
and the n button in Step 2. If the clock appears, press the m button to
remove the clock and repeat Step 2.

You can also change the display language by pressing the n button,
choosing the 3 tab, and choosing the [Language] menu item.

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Formatting Memory Cards

Before you use a new memory card or one that has been used in other
devices, you should format the card with this camera.
Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card.
As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before
formatting the memory card.

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Format].

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3

tab.

● Press the op buttons or turn the

to choose [Format], then press the m
button.

Format the memory card.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial

to choose [OK], then press the m button.

X The memory card will be formatted.
X When formatting has finished, the menu

screen will reappear.

Formatting or erasing data on a memory card merely changes the file
management information on the card and does not ensure its contents
are completely erased. Be careful when transferring or disposing of a
memory card. When disposing of a memory card, take precautions such
as physically destroying the card to prevent personal information leaks.

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The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen
may be less than indicated on the memory card.

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Pressing the Shutter Button

The shutter button has two stops. To take images that are in focus, be sure
to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then take the shot.

Press halfway (lightly to the first
stop).

X The camera automatically focuses and

selects the necessary settings for
shooting, such as the brightness.

X When the camera focuses, it will beep

twice.

Press fully (to the second stop).

X The camera plays the shutter sound and

takes the shot.

● Since the shot is being taken while the

shutter sound plays, be careful not to
move the camera.

Does the length of the shutter sound change?

• Since the time required to shoot differs according to the scene you want to take,

the length of the shutter sound may change.

• If the camera or subject moves while the shutter sound is playing, the recorded

image may be blurry.

If you just press the shutter button fully without pausing halfway, the
image may not be in focus.

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Taking Pictures

Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you
can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot.
The camera can also detect and focus on faces, setting the color and
brightness to optimal levels.

Turn on the camera.

● Press the ON/OFF button.

X The start-up sound will play, and the start-

up screen will appear.

Choose A mode.

● Set the mode dial to A.

● When you point the camera toward the

subject, the camera will make a slight
noise as it determines the scene.

X The camera focuses on the subject it

judges to be the main subject, and the
icon for the determined scene appears in
the upper right of the screen.

X

When faces are detected, a white frame
appears on the face of the main subject, while
gray frames appear on other detected faces.

X A white frame will follow a detected face

that is moving and the gray frames will
disappear.

Compose the shot.

● Moving the zoom lever toward i will

zoom in on your subject, making it appear
larger. Moving the lever toward j will

Focus range (approx.)

Zoom bar

zoom out from your subject, making it
appear smaller.

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Taking Pictures

Focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

X When the camera focuses, it will beep

twice.

X Green AF frames appear where the

subject is in focus.

X Several AF frames will appear when the

camera focuses on more than one point.

X When a moving face is detected, and you

keep the shutter button pressed halfway,
a blue AF frame appears and the focus

AF Frames

and exposure are continuously adjusted
(Servo AF).

Shoot.

● Press the shutter button fully.

X The camera will play the shutter sound

and shoot.

X The indicator will blink green while the

image is recorded to the memory card.

X The image will appear on the screen for

about two seconds.

● You can take a second picture even while

an image is displayed by pressing the
shutter button again.

What if...

• a flashing appears?

Attach the camera to a tripod so that the camera does not move and blur the image.

• the camera does not play any sounds?

Pressing the n button while turning on the camera power will turn off all
sounds except for warning sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n
button, choose the 3 tab, and then choose [Mute]. Press the qr buttons to
choose [Off].

• the image comes out dark even if the flash fired when shooting?

The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. Shoot within the effective flash
range of approximately 50 cm – 7.0 m (1.6 – 23 ft.) at maximum wide angle, and
approximately 50 cm – 4.0 m (1.6 – 13 ft.) at maximum telephoto.

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Taking Pictures

• the screen does not turn on when you turn on the camera?

Press the l button to turn on the screen.

• the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed halfway?

Your subject is too close. When the camera is at maximum wide angle, move
about 1 cm (0.4 in.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Move about
30 cm (12.0 in.) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto.

• the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway?

To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may light when shooting in
dark areas.

• the h icon blinks when you try to shoot?

The flash is charging. You can shoot when recharging ends.

Scene Icons

The camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then
automatically focuses and selects the optimum settings for subject
brightness and color.

Background Bright

Subject Backlit Backlit

People –*

When
Moving

Subjects Other Than
People/Landscapes

Close Subjects ––

Icon Background Color Gray Light Blue Orange Dark Blue

* Appears when the camera is attached to a tripod.

Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual
scene. Especially when there is an orange or blue colored background (a
wall for example), or the “Blue Skies” icons may appear and it may
not be possible to shoot with the appropriate color. If this happens, try
shooting in G mode (p. 72).

Including Blue

Skies

Dark

Sunsets

–––

When
Using

Tripod

*

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Viewing Images

You can view your images on the screen.

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image.

● Pressing the q button will cycle through

the images in reverse order.

● Pressing the r button will cycle through

the images in the order they were taken.

● The images change more quickly if you

keep the qr buttons pressed, but they
will appear coarse.

● Turning the  dial counter-clockwise

displays images in reverse order, while
turning it clockwise displays images in the
order they were taken.

● Pressing the shutter button halfway in

Playback mode switches the camera to
Shooting mode.

● The lens will retract after approximately 1

minute elapses.

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Erasing Images

You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased
images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an
image.

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image to erase.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial

to display an image to erase.

Erase the image.

● Press the a button.

X [Erase?] appears.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the

to choose [Erase], then press the m
button.

X The displayed image will be erased.

● To exit instead of erasing, press the qr

buttons or turn the  dial to choose
[Cancel], then press the m button.

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Printing Images

You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a
PictBridge compatible printer (sold separately) using the supplied interface
cable (p. 2).

Turn off the camera and printer.

Connect the camera to the printer.

● Open the cover, and insert the small end

of the plug firmly into the camera terminal
in the direction shown.

● Insert the cable’s larger plug into the

printer. For connection details, refer to the
user guide provided with the printer.

Turn on the printer.

Turn on the camera.

● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.

Choose an image to print.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial

to choose an image.

Print images.

● Press the c button.

X Printing will start.

● If you want to print additional images,

repeat Steps 5 and 6 after printing has
completed.

● After printing has completed, turn off the

camera and printer, and unplug the
interface cable.

• Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details on printing.

• Refer to p. 38 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers.

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Shooting Movies

The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot
movies just by pressing the shutter button.

Set the mode dial to E.

Shooting Time

Compose the shot.

● Moving the zoom lever toward i will

zoom in on your subject, making it appear
larger. Moving the lever toward j will
zoom out from your subject, making it
appear smaller.

Focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

X When the camera focuses, it will beep

twice and the indicator will light green.

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Shooting Movies

Shoot.

● Press the shutter button fully.

X The camera will start shooting the movie,

and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will

Elapsed Time

appear on the screen.

● Once shooting begins, take your finger off

the shutter button.

● If you change the composition of your shot

during shooting, the focus will stay the
same, but the brightness and tone will
automatically adjust.

X You can also zoom in and out with the

zoom lever during shooting.

Microphone

● Do not touch the microphone while

shooting.

● Operational sounds will be recorded in the

movie.

Stop shooting.

● Press the shutter button fully again.

X The camera will beep once and stop

shooting the movie.

X The indicator will blink green, and the

movie will record to the memory card.

X Shooting will automatically stop when the

memory card fills.

Estimated Shooting Times

Memory Card 2GB 8GB

Shooting Time

• Shooting times are based on default settings.

• Recording will automatically stop when either the clip file size reaches 4 GB or

the recording time reaches approximately 1 hour.

• Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on

some memory cards. SD Speed Class 4 or higher memory cards are
recommended.

22 min. 45 sec. 1 hr. 30 min. 57 sec.

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Viewing Movies

You can view your movies on the screen.

Enter Playback mode.

● Press the 1 button.

X The last image you shot will appear.
X appears on movies.

Choose a movie.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the

to choose a movie, then press the m
button.

X The movie control panel will appear on the

screen.

Play the movie.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial

to choose (Play), then press the m
button.

X The movie will play.

● You can pause/resume the movie by

pressing the m button again.

● Press the op buttons to adjust the

volume.

X After the movie finishes, appears.

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When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play
smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s
capabilities.
If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory
card, you can play back the movie smoothly with the camera. For
enhanced playback you can also connect the camera to a TV.

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Transferring Images to a Computer

You can use the included software to transfer your camera images to a
computer. If you are already using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser/Digital
Photo Professional, install the software from the included CD-ROM,
overwriting your current installation.

System Requirements

Windows

OS Windows Vista (including Service Pack 1 and 2)

Computer model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in

CPU Viewing images Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher

RAM

Interface USB

Free Hard Disk
Space

Display 1,024 x 768 pixels or higher

* For Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be

installed. Installation may take some time depending on your computer’s capabilities.

Macintosh

OS Mac OS X (v10.4 – v10.5)

Computer model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in

CPU Viewing images PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel Processor

RAM

Interface USB

Free Hard Disk
Space

Display 1,024 x 768 pixels or higher

Windows XP Service Pack 2, Service Pack 3

USB ports.

Viewing movies Core2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher

1GB or more

ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more*
PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
Digital Photo Professional: 200 MB or more

USB ports.

Viewing movies Core Duo 1.66 GHz or higher

1GB or more

ImageBrowser: 300 MB or more
PhotoStitch: 50 MB or more
Digital Photo Professional: 200 MB or more

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Transferring Images to a Computer

Preparations

Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations.

Install the software.

Windows

Place the DIGITAL CAMERA Solution
Disk in the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL

●

CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the
computer’s CD-ROM drive.

Begin installation.

●

Click [Easy Installation] and follow the
onscreen instructions to proceed with the
installation.

● If the [User Account Control] window

appears, follow the on-screen instructions
to proceed.

When the install finishes, click
[Restart] or [Finish].

Remove the CD-ROM.

●

Remove the CD-ROM when your desktop
screen appears.

Macintosh

●

Place the CD-ROM in the computer’s CD­ROM drive and double-click the icon.

● Click [Install], and follow the onscreen

instructions to proceed with the
installation.

Connect the camera to the
computer.

● Turn off the camera.

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Transferring Images to a Computer

Windows

Macintosh

Transfer Images

● Using the procedures from Step 2 on

p. 30, connect the camera to the computer

using the supplied interface cable.

Turn on the camera.

● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.

Open CameraWindow.

Click [Downloads Images From Canon

●

Camera using Canon CameraWindow].

X CameraWindow will appear.

● If CameraWindow does not appear, click

the [Start] menu and choose
[All Programs], followed by [Canon
Utilities], [CameraWindow],
[CameraWindow], [CameraWindow].

X

CameraWindow will appear when you
establish a connection between the
camera and computer.

● If CameraWindow does not appear, click

the CameraWindow icon on the Dock (the
bar which appears at the bottom of the
desktop).

● Click [Import Images from Camera], and

then click [Import Untransferred Images].

X All images that have not yet been

transferred will transfer to your computer.
Transferred images will be sorted by date
and saved in separate folders in the
Pictures folder.

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Transferring Images to a Computer

● After the transfer finishes, click [¯] to

close CameraWindow, then turn off the
camera and unplug the cable.

● For further operations, refer to the

Software Guide.

Changing the software that displays after images have been
transferred

You can choose the software that displays after
images have been transferred. Click the icon in
the upper right corner of CameraWindow, then click
[Import] in the screen that appears. Then, choose
the [After Import] tab.
After making your settings, press [OK] and close
the [Preferences] screen. Click the [
upper right corner of CameraWindow to start the
selected software.

You can transfer images without installing the included software by simply
connecting your camera to a computer. There are, however, the following
limitations.

• After connecting to the camera, it may take a few minutes until you can

transfer images.

• The camera information may not display correctly.

• Movies will not transfer correctly.

• Images shot vertically may be transferred in the horizontal orientation.

• Protection settings for images may be lost when transferred to a

computer.

• RAW images or JPEG images recorded at the same time as RAW

images may not transfer.

• There may be problems transferring images or image information

correctly depending on the version of the operating system in use, the
file size, or the software in use.

¯] icon in the

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Accessories

Supplied with Camera

Neck Strap

NS-DC9

Battery Pack

1

NB-7L*

(with Terminal Cover)

Battery Charger

CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE*

AC Adapter Kit

ACK-DC50

Compact Power Adapter

CA-PS700

DC Coupler

DR-50

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

1

Power Cord

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*

Canon-Brand PictBridge

Compliant Printers*

Compact Photo Printers

(SELPHY series)

Inkjet Printers

DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

AV Cable
AVC-DC400*

2

1

1

Memory Card

Card Reader

Windows/
Macintosh

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.

*1 Also available for purchase separately.
*2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and

interface cables.

*3 Speedlite 430EX and 580EX may also be used.

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Accessories

430EX II*3/580EX II*

Macro Twin Lite

MT-24EX

High-Power Flash

HF-DC1

Remote Switch

RS60-E3

Speedlite

220EX/270EX/

HDMI Cable HTC-100

3

Macro Ring Lite

MR-14EX

Tele-converter

TC-DC58D

Waterproof Case

WP-DC34

Speedlite Bracket

Shoe Cord OC-E3

Conversion Lens

Canon Waterproof

Video IN Terminal

Audio IN Terminal

SB-E2

Off Camera

Adapter

LA-DC58K

Case Weight

WW-DC1

Speedlite Transmitter

ST-E2

Bracket

BKT-DC1

Ring Accessory Kit

RAK-DC2

Soft Case SC-DC65

series

TV/Video

High-Definition TV

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine
Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or
accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this
warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

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Separately Sold Accessories

Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be
available.

• Speedlite 220EX/270EX/430EX II*/580EX II*: Speedlites for Canon EOS

models. Subjects are optimally illuminated for crisp, natural images. (430EX and
580EX may also be used.)

• Speedlite Bracket SB-E2: Prevents unnatural shadows from appearing on the

sides of objects when shooting from a vertical position, and is useful for shooting
portraits. The Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3 is supplied with this bracket.

• Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2: Allows the wireless control of slave (remote)

Speedlite flashes (except the Speedlite 220EX and 270EX).

• Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX/Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX: Specially designed for

a wider range of macro shooting with a flash. The Conversion Lens Adapter LA­DC58K, Off Shoe Camera Cord OC-E3, and Bracket BKT-DC1 (all sold
separately) are required to attach these flashes to the camera.

• Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3: Allows you to use a Speedlite up to 60 cm (2.0

ft.) away from the camera.

• Bracket BKT-DC1: Used to attach a Macro Ring Lite or Macro Twin Lite flash to

the camera.

• High-Power Flash HF-DC1: This attachable supplementary flash can be used

to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built-in flash to
illuminate.

• Tele-converter TC-DC58D: Allows shooting at a focal length approximately

1.4x that of the camera itself.

• Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K: Required for attaching the

teleconverter, Macro Ring Lite or Macro Twin Lite flash to the camera.

• Ring Accessory Kit RAK-DC2: A set of lens rings in three different colors.

• Remote Switch RS60-E3: Connecting the remote switch to the camera allows

you to release the shutter button without touching the camera, thereby reducing
the risk of camera shake.

•

Waterproof Case WP-DC34:

up to 40 meters (130 ft.), or to shoot in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes.

• Soft Case SC-DC65 series: Handle with care as the case’s leather material

may discolor.

• HDMI Cable HTC-100: Used to connect the camera to the HDMI™ terminal on

a high-definition TV set.

•

AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50:

when using the camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a
computer or printer. Cannot be used to charge the battery inside the camera.

• Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZE

• Battery Pack NB-7L

Use this case to take underwater shots at depths of

Lets you power the camera using household power

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2

Learning More

This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on

the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.

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Components Guide

Lamp (Self-Timer Lamp (p. 68) /
AF Assist Beam (p. 152) /
Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 153))
Lens
Zoom Lever
Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide
Angle) (p. 25)
Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index)

(p. 122)

Shutter Button (p. 24)
Mode Dial

Hot Shoe (p. 167)
Flash (pp. 63, 73)
Exposure Compensation Lamp (p. 73)
Exposure Compensation Dial (p. 73)
Strap Mount (p. 13)
Speaker
Ring Release Button (pp. 163, 169)
Tripod Socket
Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 16)
DC Coupler Cable Cover (p. 162)

Mode Dial

Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode.

Auto Mode

You can leave it to the
camera to select settings (p. 25).

Low Light Mode

Allows you to shoot in dimly lit places
with reduced camera shake and
subject blur (p. 60).

Quick Shot Mode

Use the viewfinder to shoot
without missing a great shot

(p. 61).

P, Tv, Av, M, C1, C2 Mode

You can make settings such as the shutter
speed and aperture value in order to take the
picture you want (pp. 72, 100, 101, 102, 108).

Special Scene Mode

The camera can automatically select all settings
appropriate for the conditions so that you can take
images just by pressing the shutter button (p. 56).

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Movie Mode

For shooting movies

(p. 31).

Components Guide

(Short Cut) (p. 156) /

c (Direct Print) (p. 30) Button

(Light Metering) (p. 93) / d

(p. 123) Button

(AF Frame Selector) (pp. 88, 89) /

a (Single Image Erase) (p. 29) Button
Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 19, 44)
Diopter Adjustment Dial (p. 85)
Viewfinder (p. 85)
Indicators (p. 47)
1 (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 121)
ISO Speed Lamp (p. 78)
Microphone (p. 32)
ISO Speed Dial (p. 78)
ON/OFF Button / Power Lamp (p. 47)

(Jump)

¤ (AE Lock (pp. 96, 116) / FE Lock

(p. 97)) Button

HDMI Terminal (p. 129)
Remote Terminal (p. 166)
A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) DIGITAL
Terminal (p. 128)

n (Menu) Button (p. 49)
l (Display) Button (p. 45)
f (Manual Focus) (p. 94)/ o Button
e (Macro) (p. 77) / q Button

Control Dial (p. 43)
m FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button

(p. 48)

h (Flash) (pp. 63, 73) / r Button
Q (Self-Timer) (pp. 67, 68) / p Button

Control Dial

Turning the control dial allows you to perform operations
such as choosing items or switching images.

1 Button

When the lens is extended, you can switch between Shooting and Playback
modes. When the lens is retracted, you can use this button to turn the
camera on and off in Playback mode.

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Information Displayed on the Screen

Shooting (Information Display)

Battery Charge Indicator

(p. 15)

Camera Orientation*
White Balance (p. 79)
White Balance
Correction (p. 80)
My Colors (p. 82)
i-Contrast (p. 103)
Drive Mode (p. 81)
Histogram (p. 46)
Metering Modes (p. 93)
Compression (p. 74),
Recording Pixels (p. 74)
Recordable Sho ts (p. 18),
Remaining Time /
Elapsed Time (p. 32)
Self-Timer (pp. 67, 68, 83,

84)

Digital Zoom
Magnification (p. 64) /
Digital Tele-Converter

(p. 65)

Focus Bracketing (p. 95)
Macro (p. 77), Manual
Focus (p. 94)
Shooting Mode
Flash Mode (pp. 63, 73,

99)

Red-Eye Correction

(p. 104)

Flash Exposure
Compensation (p. 105),
Flash Output (p. 106)
Spot AE Point Frame

(p. 93)

Date Stamp (p. 66)

ISO Speed (p. 78)
Grid Lines (p. 154)
AE Lock (pp. 96, 116),
FE Lock (p. 97)
Time Zone (p. 150)
Shutter Speed
Image Stabilizer (p. 155)
Aperture Value (pp. 101,

102)

Exposure Compensation

(p. 73)

AF Frame (p. 26)
AEB Shooting (p. 98)
ND Filter (p. 99)
Blink Detection (p. 107)
Exposure Level Indicator

(p. 102)

MF Indicator (p. 94)

* : Standard, : Held vertically

When shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and
adjusts settings accordingly for the best shot. It also detects orientation during
playback, so you can hold the camera in either orientation and it will
automatically rotate images for correct viewing.
This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up
or down.

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Information Displayed on the Screen

Switching the Display

You can change the display using the l button.

Display 1 Display 2 Screen Off

Playback (Detailed Information Display)

Print List (p. 143)
My Category (p. 135)
Shooting Mode
ISO Speed (p. 78)
Exposure Compensation

(p. 73) / Exposure Shift

Amount (p. 116)
ND Filter (p. 99)
White Balance (p. 79)
White Balance
Correction (p. 80)
Histogram (p. 46)
Image Editing (pp. 138 –

142)

Compression (p. 74),

(Movies)

Recording Pixels (p. 74)
Battery Charge Indicator

(p. 15)

Metering Modes (p. 93)
Folder Number – File
Number (p. 148)
Displayed image number /
Total number of images
Shutter Speed (pp. 100,

102)

Aperture Value, Image
Quality (Movies) (p. 115)
Flash Exposure
Compensation (p. 105),
Flash Output (p. 106)

My Colors (pp. 82, 140)
i-Contrast (pp. 103, 141)
Red-Eye Correction

(pp. 104, 142)

File Size (p. 74)
Still Images: Recording
Pixels (p. 74)
Movies: Movie Length

(p. 115)

Protect (p. 130)
Macro (p. 77), Manual
Focus (p. 94)
Shooting Date and Time

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Information Displayed on the Screen

Switching the Display

You can change the display using the l button.

No Information

Display

You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the
image displays shortly after shooting. However, Simple Information will
not display. You can set the display that appears first. Press the n
button to choose the 4 tab. Then set [Review Info].

Simple Information

Display

Detailed Information

Display

Focus Check

Display (p. 126)

Display in Dark Conditions during Shooting

The display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions,
allowing you to check the composition (Night Display function). However, the
brightness of the image on the screen, and the brightness of the actual
image recorded may be different. Screen noise may appear and the
movement of the subject may appear somewhat jagged on the screen. This
has no effect on the recorded image.

Overexposure Warning during Playback

In “Detailed Information Display” (p. 45), overexposed areas of the image
flash on the screen.

Histogram

High

Low

Dark Bright

● The graph that appears in “Detailed

Information Display” (p. 45) is called the
histogram. The histogram shows the
distribution and amount of brightness of
an image. When the graph approaches
the right side, the image is bright, but
when it approaches the left side, the
image is dark, and in this way you can
judge the exposure.
The histogram can also be displayed
while shooting (p. 154).

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Indicators

The indicators on the back of the camera (p. 43) and the power lamp (p. 43)
will light or blink depending on the camera’s status.

Color Status Operation Status

Upper

indicator

Lower

indicator

Power

lamp

Green

Orange

Yellow

Green

When the indicator blinks green, data is being recorded/read or various
information is being transmitted. Do not turn off the power, open the
memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These actions
may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to
malfunction.

Lit Camera ready (p. 26) / Display off (p. 150)

Recording an image / Reading data / Transmitting

Blinking

data (p. 25)

Lit Shooting preparation complete (flash on) (p. 25)

Blinking Camera shake warning (p. 63)

Lit e (p. 77), Manual focus (p. 94), AF lock (p. 91)

Blinking Proximity warning (p. 27) / Cannot focus (p. 176)

Lit Power on

Blinking Battery depleted (p. 15)

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FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations

Commonly used shooting functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The
menu items and options differ depending on the mode (pp. 180 – 183).

Choose a shooting mode.

● Set the mode dial to the desired shooting

mode.

Display the FUNC. menu.

● Press the m button.

Choose a menu item.

● Press the op buttons to choose a menu

item.

X The available options for the menu item

appear in the lower part of the screen.

Choose an option.

Available Options

Menu Items

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial

to choose an option.

● You can also choose settings by pressing

the l button on options that display

.

Make the setting.

● Press the m button.

X The shooting screen will reappear and the

setting you chose will display on the
screen.

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Menu – Basic Operations

Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized
under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The available
menu items differ depending on the mode (pp. 182 – 185).

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose a tab.

● Press the qr buttons, or move the zoom

lever (p. 42) left or right to choose a tab.

Choose a menu item.

● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial

to choose a menu item.

● Some items require you to press the m

button or r button to display a submenu in
which you change the setting.

Choose an option.

● Press the qr buttons to choose an

option.

Make the setting.

● Press the n button.

X The normal screen will reappear.

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Changing the Sound Settings

You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.

Muting Sounds

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Mute].

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3

tab.

● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial

to choose [Mute], then press the qr
buttons to choose [On].

Adjusting the Volume

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Volume].

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3

tab.

● Press the op buttons or turn the

to choose [Volume], then press the m
button.

Change the volume.

● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial

to choose an item, then press the qr
buttons to adjust the volume.

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dial

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Changing the Screen Brightness

The screen brightness can be changed in two ways.

With the Menu

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [LCD Brightness].

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3

tab.

● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial

to choose [LCD Brightness].

Change the brightness.

● Press the qr buttons to change the

brightness.

● Press the n button again to complete

the setting.

With the l Button

● Press the l button for more than one

second.

X The screen increases to maximum

brightness regardless of the setting in the
3 tab.

● Pressing the l button again for more

than one second will return the screen to
the original brightness.

• The next time you turn on the camera, the screen will be at the

brightness setting chosen in the 3 tab.

• When you have set the brightness to its highest setting in the 3 tab, you

cannot change the brightness with the l button.

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Returning the Camera to Default Settings

When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to
the default settings.

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Reset All].

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3

tab.

● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial

to choose [Reset All], then press the m
button.

Reset the settings.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial

to choose [OK], then press the m button.

X The camera will reset to the default

settings.

Are there functions that cannot be reset?

• In the 3 tab, [Date/Time] (p. 20), [Language] (p. 22), [Video System] (p. 128),

[Time Zone] (p. 150), and the image registered as [Start-up Image] (p. 159).

• The saved data for custom white balance (p. 79).

• Colors that were chosen in Color Accent (p. 109) or Color Swap (p. 110).

• ISO speed (p. 78) or exposure compensation (p. 73) values.

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Low Level Memory Card Formatting

Perform low level formatting when you think that the recording/reading
speed of a memory card has dropped. As you cannot retrieve the erased
data, exercise adequate caution before low level formatting the memory
card.

Display the menu.

● Press the n button.

Choose [Format].

● Press the qr buttons to choose the 3

tab.

● Press the op buttons or turn the

to choose [Format], then press the m
button.

Perform the low level format.

● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial

to choose [Low Level Format], then press
the qr buttons to display .

● Press the opqr buttons or turn the Â

dial to choose [OK], then press the m
button.

X Low level formatting starts.

About low level formatting

When the [Memory card error] message appears, or when the camera does not
work correctly, low level formatting the memory card may solve the problem.
Copy the images from the memory card to a computer or other device before low
level formatting.

• Low level formatting may take longer than standard formatting (p. 23),

since all recorded data are erased.

• You can stop a low level format of a memory card by choosing [Stop].

When stopping low level formatting, the data will be erased but the
memory card can be used without problem.

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dial

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Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down)

To save battery power, the camera shuts down automatically when it is not
operated for a certain time.

Power Saving during Shooting

The monitor will turn off approximately 1 minute after the camera is last
operated. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and the power will
turn off. When the monitor has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted,
pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 24) turns on the monitor and shooting
can continue.

Power Saving during Playback

The power will turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is last operated.

• You can turn off the Power Saving Function (p. 149).

• You can adjust the time before the monitor turns off (p. 150).

Clock Functions

You can check the current time.

● Press and hold the m button.

X A screen like that on the left appears

showing the current time.

● If you hold the camera vertically while

using the clock function, it will switch to
vertical display. Press the qr buttons or
turn the  dial to change the display
color.

● Press the m button to cancel the clock

display.

When the camera power is off, press and hold the m button, then press
the ON/OFF button to display the clock.

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3

Shooting in Special

Conditions and Commonly

Used Functions

This chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as

how to use common functions, such as the flash and self-timer.

• When you choose a Shooting mode that matches a particular set of

conditions, the camera will automatically select any necessary settings.
All you need do is press the shutter button to take an optimized picture.

• This chapter assumes the mode dial is set to A for “Turning the Flash

Off” (p. 63) to “Using the Face Self-Timer” (p. 68). When shooting in a
scene mode, check which functions are available in that mode

(pp. 180 – 183).

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Shooting in Various Conditions

The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you
wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.

Choose a Shooting mode.

● Set the mode dial to K.

● Turn the  dial to choose a shooting

mode.

Shoot.

I Take portraits (Portrait)

● Produces a soft effect when

photographing people.

JTake landscapes (Landscape)

● Lets you shoot majestic landscapes.

F Take snapshots at night

(Night Snapshot)

● Lets you take beautiful snapshots of

people against city nightscapes or night
backgrounds.

● If you hold the camera firmly, you can take

pictures with reduced camera shake, even
without a tripod.

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Shooting in Various Conditions

V Take shots of kids and pets

(Kids&Pets)

● Lets you capture subjects that move

around, such as children and pets, without
missing photo opportunities.

’ Take indoor shots (Indoor)

● Lets you shoot indoors with natural colors.

Take shots of moving subjects
(Sports)

● Shoots continuous images while focusing

automatically.

U Shoot sunsets (Sunset)

● Lets you take shots of sunsets in vivid

colors.

In F, V, H or mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO
speed (p. 78) is increased to match the shooting conditions.

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Shooting in Various Conditions

, Take nightscapes (Night Scene)

● Lets you take beautifully lit city

nightscapes or night backgrounds.

● You can also take beautifully lit pictures of

people along with the backgrounds due to
the slower shutter speed.

tTake shots of fireworks

(Fireworks)

● Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid

colors.

w Take shots of people at the beach

(Beach)

● Lets you take bright shots of people on

sandy beaches where the reflected
sunlight is strong.

S Shoot Underwater

● While using the Waterproof Case

WP-DC34, you can shoot underwater
landscapes and creatures with natural
tones.

y Take shots of aquatic life in an

aquarium (Aquarium)

● Lets you take natural-colored shots of

aquatic life in indoor aquariums.

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Shooting in Various Conditions

OTake shots of foliage (Foliage)

● Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as

new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms,
in vivid colors.

PTake shots of people in snow

(Snow)

● Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots

of people against snowy backgrounds.

• In S or y mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed

(p. 78) is increased to match the shooting conditions.

• In , mode, make sure the subject does not move until the shutter sound

plays, even after the flash fires.

• In , or t mode, attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera

from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you are recommended
to set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 155).

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Shooting in Mode (Low Light Mode)

The ISO speed will be set automatically between ISO320 and ISO12800.
Depending on the scene, the ISO speed will be set higher and the shutter
speed faster than in A mode so that you can shoot in dark places with
reduced camera shake and subject blur.
Recommended for shooting in candlelight or similarly lit scenes.

Set the camera to mode.

● Set the mode dial to .

Shoot.

In Low Light mode, recording pixels are fixed to M size (1824 x 1368).

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Shooting in 8 (Quick Shot Mode)

Use the viewfinder (p. 43) to shoot. The camera continuously adjusts the
focus and exposure on the subject in the viewfinder, so you never miss a
great shot.

Set the camera to 8 mode.

● Set the mode dial to 8.

X The screen in Step 2 displays.

Adjust the settings.

● After pressing the m button, press the

opqr buttons to choose an item.

● Turn the  dial to choose an option,

then press the m button.

● Pressing the l button will turn off the

display. Press once more to restore the
display.

Adjust the focus and exposure.

● Arrange your subject in the viewfinder.

X If a face is detected, the focus and

exposure will be adjusted to the face.

X If no faces are detected, the focus and

exposure will be adjusted to the subject in
the center of the viewfinder.

Shoot.

● When you want to take a picture, press

the shutter button halfway, then quickly
press the shutter button fully.

X The image will be displayed on the

screen.

Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken in 8 Mode

In 8 mode, the camera is continuously adjusting focus and exposure,
rapidly depleting the battery. The approximate number of shots that can be
taken is 340 (p. 15).

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Shooting in 8 (Quick Shot Mode)

The area visible in the viewfinder may differ slightly from the recorded
image.

• Once the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus will be locked

(p. 86).

• You cannot use the screen when shooting. Use the viewfinder for

shooting.

Settings Screen

Shutter Speed (pp. 100,

102)

Exposure Compensation

(p. 73)

White Balance (p. 79)
My Colors (p. 82)
Histogram (p. 46)
Aperture Value (pp. 101,

102)

Recording Pixels (p. 74)
AE Lock (p. 96) /
FE Lock (p. 97)

ISO Speed (p. 78)
Flash Exposure
Compensation (p. 105)
Flash Mode (pp. 63, 73)
Drive Mode (p. 81)
Self-Timer (pp. 67, 68,

83, 84)

Compression (Image
Quality) (p. 74)

Functions other than those listed on the setting screen or those
accessible by pressing the n button are not available (p. 182).

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Camera Orientation

(p. 44)

Image Stabilizer (p. 155)
Recordable Shots (p. 18)
Battery Charge Indicator

(p. 15)

Red-Eye Correction

(p. 104)

Date Stamp (p. 66)
i-Contrast (p. 103)

Turning the Flash Off

You can shoot with the flash turned off.

Press the r button.

Choose !.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial

to choose !, then press the m button.

X ! will appear on the screen.

● Follow the steps above to return the

setting to .

What if the indicator blinks orange and a flashing
appears?

When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera
shake is likely, the indicator will blink orange and a flashing will appear on the
screen. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent it from moving.

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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 20x and capture
subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom (p. 25) to enlarge. The
images may appear coarse, however, depending on the recording pixel
setting (p. 74) and the zoom factor used.

Move the zoom lever toward i.

● Hold the lever until zooming stops.

X The zoom will stop when the largest

possible zoom factor without image
deterioration has been reached, and the
zoom factor will appear.

Move it toward i again.

X The digital zoom will zoom in even further

on the subject.

Zoom Factors at which Images Deteriorate

Recording Pixels

: No image deterioration (zoom factor appears white)

: Image deterioration (zoom factor appears blue)

: Maximum zoom factor without deterioration (Safety Zoom)

* Focal length (35mm equivalent)

Optical Zoom

(28 – 140 mm)*

5.0x

5.0x

7.0x

Turning off the digital zoom

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

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Digital Zoom

(140 – 560 mm)*

11x

20x

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)

Not available when shooting in and .

Digital Tele-Converter

The focal length of the lens can be increased by an equivalent of 1.4x or

2.3x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake
than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom
factor.
The images may appear coarse, however, depending on the combination of
recording pixel (p. 74) and digital tele-converter settings used.

Choose [Digital Zoom].

● Press the n button and choose the

4 tab, then choose [Digital Zoom].

Accept the setting.

● Press the qr buttons to choose [1.4x] or

[2.3x].

● Pressing the n button will restore the

shooting screen.

X The view will be enlarged and the zoom

factor will appear on the screen.

● To return to standard digital zoom, choose

[Digital Zoom] and the [Standard] option.

Combinations that Cause Image Deterioration

• Using [1.4x] at a recording pixel setting of or will cause image

deterioration (the zoom factor will display in blue).

• Using [2.3x] at a recording pixel setting of , or will cause image

deterioration (the zoom factor will display in blue).

• The respective focal lengths when using [1.4x] and [2.3x] are 39.2 –

196 mm and 64.4 – 322 mm (35mm film equivalent).

• The digital tele-converter cannot be used together with the digital zoom.

• Not available when shooting in and .

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Inserting the Date and Time

You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an
image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check
beforehand that the date and time are correctly set (p. 20).

Choose [Date Stamp].

● Press the n button.

●

Press the qr buttons to choose the 4 tab,
then press the op buttons or turn the Â
dial to choose [Date Stamp].

Accept the setting.

● Press the qr buttons to choose [Date] or

[Date & Time].

● Press the n button again to complete

the setting.

X [DATE] will appear on the screen.

Shoot.

X The shooting date and time will be

recorded in the image’s lower right corner.

● To restore to the original setting, choose

[Off] in Step 1.

Inserting and printing the date and time in images without
an embedded date and time

• Use the DPOF print settings (p. 144) to print.

• Use the included software to print.

Refer to the Software Guide for details.

• Connect the camera to a printer to print.

Refer to the Personal Printing Guide for details.

The date cannot be recorded onto images.

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Using the Self-Timer

The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the camera
operator. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the
shutter button is pressed.

Press the p button.

Choose Ò.

● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial

to choose Ò, then press the m button.

X Once set, Ò will appear.

Shoot.

● Press the shutter button halfway to focus

on the subject, then press it fully.

X When the self-timer starts, the lamp blinks

and the self-timer sound plays.

X Two seconds before the shutter releases,

the lamp and sound speed up (the lamp
remains lit when the flash will fire).

● To cancel shooting with the self-timer after

countdown has started, press the p
button.

● To restore the original setting, choose

in Step 2.

You can change the delay time and number of shots (p. 84).

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Using the Face Self-Timer

Once you compose the shot, such as for a group photo, press the shutter
button, and enter the composition, the camera will take three shots in a row
two seconds after it detects your face (p. 88).

Choose ".

● Follow Step 2 on p. 67 and choose ".

Compose the shot and press the
shutter button halfway.

● Make sure a green frame appears on the

face focused on and white frames appear
on other faces.

Press the shutter button fully.

X The camera will enter shooting stand-by,

and [Look straight at camera to start count
down] will appear on the screen.

X The lamp will blink and the self-timer

sound will play.

Join the subjects and look at the
camera.

X When the camera detects a new face, the

lamp and sound will speed up (the lamp
remains lit when the flash will fire), and
two seconds later the shutter will release.

● To cancel shooting with the self-timer after

countdown has started, press the p
button.

X The second and third shots will continue in

succession.

● To restore the original setting, choose

in Step 2 on p. 67.

What if a face is not detected?

Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will release
approximately 30 seconds later.

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Using the Face Self-Timer

Changing the number of shots

For the screen in Step 1, press the n button, then press the qr buttons
or turn the
accept the setting.

dial to change the number of shots. Press the m button to

Â

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4

Choosing Settings Yourself

In this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G

mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.

• This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G.

• G stands for Program AE.

• Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in

modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those
modes (pp. 180 – 183).

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Shooting in Program AE

You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.
AE stands for Auto Exposure.

Set the mode dial to G.

Adjust the settings according to
your purposes (pp. 73 – 86).

Shoot.

What if the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed
in orange?

If a correct exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button
halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are shown in orange. Try the
following settings to obtain the correct exposure.

• Turn on the flash (p. 73)

• Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 78)

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Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop
increments in the range of –2 to +2.

Adjust the brightness.

● Turn the exposure compensation dial to

correct the exposure.

X In shooting modes that allow exposure

correction the exposure compensation
lamp lights orange.

X When shooting in AEB, (p. 98), the AEB

exposure compensation range will
display.

Turning the Flash On

You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. At maximum wide angle,
the flash range is approximately 50 cm – 7.0 m (1.6 – 23 ft.), and at
maximum telephoto, it is 50 cm – 4.0 m (1.6 – 13 ft.).

Choose h.

● After pressing the r button, press the qr

buttons or turn the  dial to choose h,
then press the m button.

X Once set, h will appear.

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Changing the Recording Pixels (Image Size)

You can choose from seven recording pixels settings.

Choose the recording pixels.

● After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial

to choose an option, then press the m
button.

X The setting you chose will display on the

screen.

Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)

You can choose from the following two levels of compression ratio (image
quality): (Fine), (Normal).

Choose the recording pixels.

● After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Choose the compression ratio.

● Press the l button.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial

to choose an option, then press the m
button.

X The setting you chose will display on the

screen.

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Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)

Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression
Ratio

Recording Pixels

(Large)

10 M/3648 x 2736

(Medium 1)

6 M/2816 x 2112

(Medium 2)

4 M/2272 x 1704

(Medium 3)

2 M/1600 x 1200

(Small)

0.3 M/640 x 480

(Widescreen)

3648 x 2048

(RAW)

3648 x 2736

+

3648 x 2736

• The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change

depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.

Compression

Ratio

— 12825 135 540

— 15390 113 455

Single Image Data

Size (Approx. KB)

2565 749 2994

1226 1536 6140

1620 1181 4723

780 2363 9446

1116 1707 6822

556 3235 12927

558 3235 12927

278 6146 24562

150 10245 40937

84 15368 61406

1920 1007 4026

918 2048 8187

Number of Recordable

Images

2GB 8GB

Approximate Values for Paper Size

A2

A3

A4, Letter size

5" x 7"

Postcard size

3.5" x 5"

● Suitable for sending images as e-mail

attachments.

● For printing on wide size paper.

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Shooting in RAW

A RAW image is raw data recorded with nearly no deterioration in image
quality resulting from image processing inside the camera. You can use the
supplied software to broadly adjust the image with minimal loss in image
quality.

Choose .

● Follow Steps 1 and 2 on p. 74 to choose

.

Shoot.

Differences between RAW images and JPEG images.

• JPEG images /////

When JPEG images are recorded, the images are processed inside the camera
for optimum image quality, and also compressed to allow a larger number of
images to be stored on the memory card. However, the compression process is
irreversible, meaning that the raw data cannot be recovered once it has been
compressed. Moreover, the image processing results in a deterioration in
quality.

• RAW images

A RAW image is raw data recorded with nearly no deterioration in image quality
resulting from image processing inside the camera. This data cannot be used as
is for viewing or printing on a computer. The supplied software (Digital Photo
Professional) must first be used to convert the image data to a JPEG or TIFF
file. When converting the image data, you can adjust the image with minimal
deterioration in image quality.

Simultaneously Recording RAW and JPEG
Images

Two images, a RAW image and a JPEG image will be recorded with each
shot.
Since a JPEG image is also recorded, you can print the image or view it on a
computer without using the supplied software.
The file extension for RAW images is “.CR2”, and the extension for JPEG
images is “.JPG”. The JPEG images will be recorded with recording
pixels with image compression.

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Shooting Close-ups (Macro)

Choose [Record + ].

● Press the n button, choose [Record

+ ] from the 4 tab, and then press

the qr buttons to choose [On].

Be sure to use the supplied software to transfer both the RAW images
and the JPEG images that were recorded at the same time.

Shooting Close-ups (Macro)

You can shoot an object at a close distance or even shoot extreme close­ups of it.

The shooting range is approximately 1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.) from

the end of the lens (when the zoom lever is pushed to the maximum j).

Choose e.

● Press the q button to choose e.

X The shooting mode will switch between e

and with each press.

X Once set, e will appear.

How can I take better close-ups?

• You are recommended to attach the camera to a tripod and shoot in Î, to

prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image (p. 83).

• You can reduce the AF frame size when you want to focus on a specific portion

of the subject (p. 89).

The edges of the image may darken if the flash fires.

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Changing the ISO Speed

Choose the ISO speed.

● Turn the ISO speed dial to choose the ISO

speed.

X When an available ISO setting is chosen,

the ISO speed lamp will light orange.

X If the chosen ISO setting is not available,

the ISO speed lamp will not light, and
will be automatically selected (in D,
will be selected).

X The setting you chose will display on the

screen.

Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to the Shooting mode and shooting
conditions.

Cloudy, Twilight

Nightscapes, Dark interiors

• Lowering the ISO speed results in sharper images, but there may be an

increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions.

• Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing camera shake

and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images,
however, will appear coarse. If is insufficient to reduce blurring, you are
recommended to use mode (p. 60).

Low

Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting.

High

Changing the ISO speed

• When the camera is set to , you can press the shutter button halfway

to display the automatically set ISO speed.

• In mode, ISO speeds will automatically be set higher than in A

mode, depending on the shooting scene (p. 60).

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Adjusting the White Balance

The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural
looking colors.

Choose the white balance.

● After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial

to choose an option, then press the m
button.

X The setting you chose will display on the

screen.

Auto

Day Light Fine weather conditions, outdoor shooting

Cloudy Cloudy, shady, twilight conditions

Tungsten Tungsten, bulb-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting

Fluorescent

Fluorescent H

Flash When shooting with the flash.

h

Underwater

S

Custom Manually sets a custom white balance.

Custom White Balance

You can adjust the white balance to the light source at the shooting location.
Make sure that you set the white balance under the light source of the actual
scene you will shoot.

Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting
conditions.

Warm-white fluorescent, cool-white fluorescent, warm-white­type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting

Daylight fluorescent, daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting

Sets the optimal white balance for shooting underwater.
Reduces blue tones to produce natural, vibrant hues.

● In Step 2 above, choose or .

● Make sure the entire screen is filled with a

white colored subject, then press the
n button (Press the l button
when in 8 mode).

X The tint on the screen will change when a

white balance data is set.

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Adjusting the White Balance

If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the
tone may not turn out properly.

Manually Correcting the White Balance

You can manually correct the white balance. This adjustment will have the
same effect as using a commercially-available color temperature conversion
filter or color compensating filter.

Choose the white balance.

● After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose , then press

the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose an option.

Adjust the setting.

● Press the l button to display the

adjustments screen.

● Press the qrop buttons to adjust the

level of correction.

● To reset the correction level, press the

n button.

● Press the l button to complete the

setting.

• B stands for blue, A for amber, M for magenta, and G for green.

• Even if you change the white balance setting in Step 1 after making

adjustments in the correction level, those adjustments will be retained.
However, the adjustments will be reset if Custom White Balance data is
recorded.

• One level of the blue/amber correction is equivalent to 7 mireds of a

color temperature conversion filter. (Mired: Measuring unit indicating the
density of a color temperature conversion filter.)

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Continuous Shooting

You can shoot continuously at a fixed interval.

Choose a Drive mode.

● After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial

to choose W or , then press the m
button.

Shoot.

X As long as you hold the shutter button

down, the camera will shoot successive
images.

Drive Mode Description

Continuous

Continuous Shooting AF

Continuous Shooting LV

• Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 67, 68, 83, 84).

• In mode (p. 60), the shooting interval will be faster.

• As the number of images increases, the shooting interval may take

longer.

• If the flash fires, the shooting interval may take longer.

• When in t, AF lock (p. 91) or manual focus (p. 94) modes, will

change to .

Approx. 1.1
images/sec.

Approx. 0.7
images/sec.

Approx. 0.8
images/sec.

For continuous shooting, the focus and
exposure are locked when the shutter
button is pressed halfway.

The camera shoots continuously and
focuses. The [AF Frame] is set to
[Center].

The camera shoots continuously with
the focus fixed to the position set in
manual focus. In t, the focus is fixed
to the first shot.

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Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)

You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting.

Choose My Colors.

● After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial

to choose an option, then press the m
button.

X The setting you choose will display on the

screen.

My Colors Off —

Vivid

Neutral

Sepia Sepia tones.

B/W Black and white.

Positive Film

Lighter Skin Tone Makes skin tones lighter.

Darker Skin Tone Makes skin tones darker.

Vivid Blue

Vivid Green

Vivid Red Emphasizes red tints. Makes red subjects more vivid.

Custom Color

Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid
impression.

Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral
hues.

Combines the effects of Vivid Red, Vivid Green and Vivid
Blue to produce intense natural appearing colors like those
obtained with positive film.

Emphasizes blue tints. Makes the sky, ocean and other
blue subjects more vivid.

Emphasizes green tints. Makes mountains, foliage and
other green subjects more vivid.

You can adjust contrast, sharpness, and color saturation
etc. to your preference (p. 83).

• Not available when shooting in .

• The white balance cannot be set in the and modes (p. 79).

• In the and mode, colors other than people’s skin color may

change. You may not obtain the expected results with some skin colors.

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Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer

Custom Color

The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in
an image can be chosen and set from 5 different levels.

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● Follow Step 2 on p. 82 to choose , then

press the l button.

● Press the op buttons to choose an

option, then press the qr buttons or turn
the  dial to choose a value.

● The more to the right, the stronger/deeper

the effect gets, the more to the left, the
weaker/lighter the effect gets.

● Press the l button to accept the

setting.

Shooting Using the Two Second Self-Timer

You can set the self-timer to a delay of approximately two seconds.

Choose Î.

● After pressing the p button, press the

op buttons or turn the  dial to choose
Î, then press the m button.

X Once set, Î will appear on the screen.

● Follow Step 3 on p. 67 to shoot.

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Customizing the Self-Timer

You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10
shots).

Choose $.

● After pressing the p button, press the

op buttons or turn the  dial to choose
$, then press the n button.

Choose the settings.

● Press the op buttons to choose [Delay]

or [Shots].

● Press the qr buttons or turn the

to choose a value, then press the m
button.

● Follow Step 3 on p. 67 to shoot.

What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots?

• Exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot.

• When you set the time delay for more than 2 seconds, the self-timer lamp and

sound speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases (when the flash will fire,
the lamp lights).

• If the flash fires, the shooting interval may be longer.

• If you set a high number of shots, the shooting interval may be longer.

• If the memory card becomes full, shooting stops automatically.

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Shooting Using the Viewfinder

If you want to save battery power, you can use the viewfinder for shooting,
instead of the screen. Shooting procedures are the same as when using the
screen.

Turn off the screen.

● Press the l button to turn off the

screen.

Compose and shoot.

● Use the viewfinder to compose and shoot.

X Adjustments of –3.0 to +1.0m

be made.

The view in the viewfinder and the image taken may differ.

• The viewfinder has a field of vision of approximately 77% of the actual

shooting image.

• You may be able to see part of the lens through the viewfinder

depending on the zoom setting.

–1

(dpt) can

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Shooting Using a TV Monitor

You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting.

•

Connect the camera to a TV as described in “Viewing Images on a TV” (p. 128).

• Shooting procedures are the same as when using the camera’s monitor.

TV display is not available when using HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold
separately) to connect the camera to a high-definition TV.

Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock

While you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure
are locked. You can now recompose and shoot. This is called Focus Lock.

Focus.

● Center the subject you want in focus, and

press the shutter button halfway.

● Confirm that a green AF Frame appears

around the subject.

Recompose.

● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway

and recompose the scene.

Shoot.

● Press the shutter button fully.

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5

Getting More Out of Your

Camera

This chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and

explains how to take pictures using various functions.

• This chapter assumes that the mode dial is set to G.

• The sections “Setting the Shutter Speed” (p. 100), “Setting the Aperture

Value” (p. 101), “Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value” (p. 102),
assume that the mode dial is set to these modes.

• The section “Adjusting the Flash Output” (p. 106) assumes that the mode

dial is set to D.

• This chapter explains the modes available in “Changing the Color and

Shooting” (p. 109) and “Shooting Stitch Assist Images” (p. 112), and
assumes the mode dial is set to K.

• Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in

modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those
modes (pp. 180 – 183).

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Changing the AF Frame Mode

You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the conditions
you want to shoot.

Choose [AF Frame].

● Press the n button, choose the 4

tab, and then choose the [AF Frame]
menu item. Press the qr buttons to
choose an option.

You can switch between AF frames by pressing the button followed
by the ¤ button.

Face AiAF

• Detects people’s faces and sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering

only) and white balance ( only).

• When the camera is pointed at subjects, a white frame appears on the

face the camera judges to be the main subject, and gray frames (max. 2)
will appear on other faces. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, up
to 9 green frames will appear on faces on which the camera focuses.
However, if either Servo AF (p. 91) or Continuous AF (p. 152) is set to
[On] and no faces are detected, the AF frame will appear in the center.

• If a face is not detected or only gray frames (no white frame) appear, up

to 9 green frames will appear on the areas the camera focuses on when
the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• Examples of faces that cannot be detected:

• Subjects that are far away or extremely close.

• Subjects that are dark or light.

• Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden.

• The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face.

• If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway,

the AF frame will not appear.

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Changing the AF Frame Position and Size

FlexiZone/Center

A single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific
point.
In [FlexiZone], you can change the position and size of the AF frame.
In [Center], the frame will appear in the center.

If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway the
AF frame will turn yellow, and will appear.

Changing the AF Frame Position and Size

When the AF frame mode is set to [FlexiZone] (p. 89) you can change the
position and size of the AF frame.

Press the button.

X The AF frame will turn orange.

Move the AF frame.

● Turn the  dial to move the AF frame.

● Press the opqr buttons to make fine

adjustments.

● When faces are detected, each press of

the n button will move the AF frame
to another face.

● If you keep the button pressed, the AF

frame will return to the original position
(center).

Change the AF frame size.

● Press the l button.

X The AF frame will become small.

● Pressing the l button again will

restore the AF frame to normal size.

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Magnifying the Focal Point

Complete settings.

● Press the button.

• The Spot AE Point frame can be linked with the AF frame (p. 93).

• The AF frame will be set to normal size when using Digital Zoom (p. 64)

or Digital Tele-Converter (p. 65).

Magnifying the Focal Point

You can push the shutter button halfway to magnify the AF frame and check
the focus.

Choose [AF-Point Zoom].

● Press the n button, choose the 4

tab, and then choose the [AF-Point Zoom]
menu item. Press the qr buttons to
choose [On].

Check the focus.

● Press the shutter button halfway.

X In [Face AiAF], the face selected as the

main subject will appear magnified.

X In [FlexiZone] the contents of the AF

frame will appear magnified.

What if the display does not magnify?

The display will not appear magnified in [Face AiAF] if a face cannot be detected
or is too big in relation to the screen (p. 88). In [FlexiZone] it will not appear
magnified if the camera cannot focus.

The magnified display will not appear when using Digital Zoom (p. 64) or
Digital Tele-Converter (p. 65), Servo AF (p. 91), or when connected to a
TV (p. 86).

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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.

● Keep the shutter button pressed halfway

and press the o button

.

X and the MF indicator appear. You can

check the distance to the subject.

Compose the scene and shoot.

Shooting with Servo AF

While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will
continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects without
missing a shot.

Choose [Servo AF].

● Press the n button and choose

[Servo AF] from the 4 tab, and press the
qr buttons to choose [On].

Focus.

● The focus and exposure will be

maintained where the blue AF frame
appears while you press the shutter
button halfway.

• The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions.

• If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture

value display in orange. Release your finger from the shutter button,
then press it again halfway.

• You cannot shoot with the AF lock in this mode.

• While in Servo AF mode, [AF-Point Zoom] in the 4 tab cannot be

set to [On].

• Not available in Self-Timer (pp. 67, 68, 83, 84).

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Choosing the Person to Focus On (Face Select)

You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot.

Set the camera to [Face AiAF]

(p. 88).

Frame

Set Face Select mode.

● Point the camera toward the face of the

subject and press the button.

X After [Face Select : On] displays, an

orange face frame will appear around
the face detected as the main subject.

● Even if the subject moves, the face frame

will follow the subject within a certain

range.

● If a face is not detected, will not

appear.

Choose the face on which to focus.

● If you press the qr buttons or turn the

dial, the face frame will move to

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another face detected by the camera.

● If you press the m button or the

button, the frame around the chosen face
will turn white.

Shoot.

● Press the shutter button halfway. The face

frame of the chosen face will change into
a green .

● Press the shutter button fully to shoot.

Confirming the number of detected faces

Pressing the l button will display the number of faces detected by the
camera (35 at the most) (orange: main subject’s face, white: detected face).

Pressing the op buttons in Step 3, and choosing , or holding down
the button in Step 4, will cancel Face Select mode.

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Changing the Metering Mode

You can change the Metering mode (brightness measuring function) to
match the shooting conditions.

Choose the Metering mode.

● After pressing the button, turn the

dial to choose the Metering mode.

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Evaluative

Center Weighted Avg.

Spot

Suitable for standard shooting conditions, including back
lit shots. Automatically adjusts the exposure to match the
shooting conditions.

Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but
gives greater weight to the center.

Only meters within the (Spot AE Point frame) that
appears at the center of the screen. The Spot AE Point
frame can be linked to the AF frame.

Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF Frame

Choose .

Set the AF Frame to [FlexiZone]

(p. 89).

Choose [Spot AE Point].

● Press the n button, choose the 4

tab, and then choose [Spot AE Point]
menu item. Press the qr buttons to
choose [AF Point].

X The Spot AE Point frame (p. 89) will be

linked to the AF frame that was moved.

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Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the
shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune the
focus.

Choose f.

● Press the o button.

X and the MF indicator will appear.

Focusing roughly.

● Using the bar that shows the distance

display and AF point zoom as a guide,
turn the  dial while looking at the
magnified display to adjust the focus.

X The image at the center of the AF frame is

displayed enlarged.

Fine tuning the focus.

● If you press the shutter button halfway or

press the button, you can fine tune the
focus (Safety MF).

• You cannot change the AF frame setting or size while focusing manually

(p. 88). If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel Manual

focus mode first.

• In order to focus accurately, you are recommended to fix the camera to a

tripod.

• Magnified display cannot be used with the Digital Zoom (p. 64), the

Digital Tele-Converter (p. 65) or when connected to a TV (p. 86),
however the focus can be adjusted.

• If [MF-Point Zoom] is set to [Off] in the 4 tab, the magnified display will

not be available.

• If [Safety MF] is set to [Off] in the 4 tab, you will not be able to fine tune

the focus even if you press the shutter button.

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Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)

The camera automatically takes three shots in the following order: one at the
manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset farther and
nearer. The focus adjustment can be set in 3 levels.

Choose .

● After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose , then press

the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose .

Set the focus adjustment level.

● Press the l button.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial.

● Pressing the r button will widen the

interval, and pressing the q button will
narrow the interval. The camera will focus
on the spot nearest the center (where the
focus is set).

Shoot.

● Shoot in manual focus (p. 94).

• In flash settings other than ! (p. 63), Focus Bracketing is not available.

• Continuous shooting (p. 81) cannot be used in this mode.

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Shooting with the AE Lock

When you wish to take several shots with the same exposure, you can set the
exposure and focus separately using the AE lock. AE stands for “Auto
Exposure”.

Lock the exposure.

● Point the camera toward the subject and

press the ¤ button while pressing the
shutter button halfway.

X When ¤ appears, the exposure will be

set.

● If you release your finger from the shutter

button and press another button, ¤ will
disappear and the AE will unlock.

Compose the scene and shoot.

Program Shift

If you lock the exposure and then turn the  dial, you can change the shutter
speed and aperture value combination.

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Shooting with the FE Lock

Just as with the AE lock (p. 96), you can lock the exposure for shooting with
the flash. FE stands for “Flash Exposure”.

Choose h (p. 73).

Lock the exposure.

● Point the camera toward the subject and

press the ¤ button while pressing the
shutter button halfway.

X The flash will fire and when ¤ appears,

the flash output will be retained.

● If you release your finger from the shutter

button and press another button, ¤ will
disappear and the FE will unlock.

Compose the scene and shoot.

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Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)

The camera automatically changes the exposure while taking three
continuous shots. The images are shot in the following order: standard
exposure, underexposure, and overexposure.

s

Choose .

● After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose , then press

the qr buttons or turn the  dial to
choose .

Set the exposure compensation
amount.

● Press the l button.

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial

to adjust the setting.

● From the exposure set by the camera, you

can adjust the amount of compensation
±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
If exposure compensation (p. 73) is
already being used, settings are made
with the compensated value as the base.

• In flash settings other than ! (p. 63), AEB is not available.

• Continuous shooting (p. 81) cannot be used in this mode.

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Using the ND Filter

The ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 (3 stops) of the actual level,
allowing for slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values.

Choose .

● After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Set [ND Filter] to [On].

● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial

to choose , then press the m button.

Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent camera shake.

Shooting with Slow Synchro

You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the
camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same time,
you can use a slow shutter speed to brighten the background that the light
from the flash cannot reach.

Choose ….

● After pressing the r button, press the qr

buttons or turn the  dial to choose …,
then press the m button.

X Once set, … will appear on the screen.

Shoot.

● Even if the flash fires, ensure that the

subject does not move until the shutter
sound ends.

Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and
blurring the image. It is recommended to set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when
shooting with a tripod (p. 155).

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Setting the Shutter Speed

You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera
will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set.
M stands for “Time value”.

Set the mode dial to M.

Make the setting.

● Turn the  dial to set the shutter speed.

Shoot.

Available Shutter Speeds

15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6,
1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200,
1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500,
1/3200, 1/4000

• 2" indicates 2 seconds, 0"3 indicates 0.3 second and 1/160 indicates 1/160

second.

• The fastest shutter speed when using the flash is 1/2000 second. Even if a

speed faster than 1/2000 second is chosen, the camera automatically sets the
speed to 1/2000 second or lower. However, if [Safety FE] is set to [Off] (p. 105),
the fastest speed is 1/500 second.

• Depending on the zoom position, some shutter speeds may not be available.

What if aperture value is displayed in orange?

If the aperture value displays in orange when the shutter button is pressed
halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Adjust the shutter
speed until the aperture value displays in white. Safety shift can also be used

(p. 101).

• When shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower are used, images are

processed to eliminate noise after being taken. A certain amount of
processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot.

• It is recommended to set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when lowering the shutter

speed and shooting with a tripod (p. 155).

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