Canon G7 User Manual

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ENGLISH
Before Using the Camera
Shooting
Using the Mode Dial
Advanced Shooting Functions
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
List of Messages
Appendix
Camera User Guide
This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.
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Main Features
Shooting
z 6x optical zoom with shift-method image stabilizer z Controlling camera shake or blurry subjects while shooting using a
high ISO speed set with the dedicated ISO Speed Dial
z Face priority AF that detects faces in a scene z Automatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular
conditions
z Use the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter, or an
externally mounted flash for EOS cameras when shooting
Playback
z Organizes Images by
category
z Auto plays slideshows
Editing
z Adds effects to still images
with My Colors
z Records sound memos for
still images
z Edits movies z Records sound only
(sound recorder)
Printing
z Makes printing easy with
the Print/Share button
z Also supports non-Canon
brand PictBridge compliant printers
Uses of Recorded Images
z
Effortlessly transfer them to a computer with the Print/Share button
z Freely customize the start-up image or start-up sound using the
My Camera settings
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Conventions Used in this Guide

Icons appearing below titles indicate the shooting modes in which the procedure can be used.
Mode: Shooting ( ) /Playback ( )
Checking for Focus Right After Shooting
Shooting Mode
* Unavailable shooting modes are shown grayed out.
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 166).
z In this guide, the Basic Camera User Guide is referred to as the
Basic Guide, and the Advanced Camera User Guide is referred
to as the Advanced Guide.
This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.
This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide.
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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Table of Contents

Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures
Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Please Read. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preventing Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations . . . . . . . 12
Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LCD Monitor Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Customizing Display Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression
(Still Images) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-converter . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Adjusting the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Switching between Metering Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Checking for Focus Right After Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the Mode Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Program AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Setting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Setting the Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture . . . . . . 51
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Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . . .52
Movie Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Setting the Recording Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Saving Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Advanced Shooting Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Switching between Focus Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Selecting an AF Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock,
Manual Focus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock). . . . . . . . .69
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Using the ND Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output. . . . . . . .73
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Changing the Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button . . . . . . . . . . .82
Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Creating an Image Destination (Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Playback/Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . . . . .90
Organizing Images by Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Jumping to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Editing Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Adding My Colors Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
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Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Erasing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Print Settings/Transfer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Setting the DPOF Print Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . 117
Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
When the power is turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Shooting Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Battery/Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
TV monitor output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Printing with a direct print compatible printer . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Viewing Images on a TV set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Battery Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Handling the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately). . . . . 144
Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . . . . . . 166
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Handling Precautions

Please Read

Test Shots
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated 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
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. 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 European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet supplied with your camera.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the rear of the European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet.
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Camera Body Temperature
If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period.
About the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
Video Format
Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 133).
Language Setting
Please see the Basic Guide (p. 9) to change the language setting.

Safety Precautions

z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety
precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions” section of the Basic Camera User Guide. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
z The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended
to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
z Equipment refers to the camera, battery charger (sold separately)
and car battery charger (sold separately).
z Battery refers to the battery pack.
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Warnings
Equipment
z Do not look directly into the sun or at bright light sources
through the camera's viewfinder.
Doing so can damage your eyesight.
z
Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage by a child could result in serious injury.
• Neck strap: Placement of the strap around the child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.
• Memory card: It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately.
z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the
equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.
z
To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.
z Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke
or noxious fumes.
z Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or
become immersed in, water or other liquids. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth.
Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera batteries or unplug the power code from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
z Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine,
thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.
z Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power
cord.
z Use only recommended power accessories. z Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and
wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area.
z Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet.
Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock.
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Battery
z Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to
direct flame or heat.
z The batteries should not be immersed in water or sea water. z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the
batteries.
z Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe
impacts that could damage the casing.
z Use only recommended batteries and accessories.
Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment 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 contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter
from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when not in use to avoid fire and other hazards.
z Do not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets,
bedding or cushions, on top of the battery charger while it is charging.
Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
z When recharging the battery, use only a specified battery
charger.
z The battery charger and compact power adapter are
designed for exclusive use with this equipment. Do not use it with other products.
There is a risk of overheating and distortion which could result in fire or electrical shock.
z Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape
or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects.
Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions.
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Others
z Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or
animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight.
In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.
z Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as
credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera.
Such items may lose data or stop working.
z Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold
wide converter, tele-converter, and conversion lens adapter.
If they loosen, fall off and shatter, the glass shards may cause injury.
Cautions
Equipment
z Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong
impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.
z Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. z Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to
contact the charger terminals or plug.
Such conditions could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.
z Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places
subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car.
z Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated
capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Or, do not use the equipment if the cable or plug is damaged, or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.
z Do not use in locations with poor ventilation.
The above-mentioned can cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing.
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Equipment
z When not using the camera for extended periods of time,
remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place.
If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
z Do not connect compact power adapters or battery
chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions, excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury.
Flash
z Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck
to the surface of the flash.
z Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or
clothing when shooting.
The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.
z Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several
pictures in rapid succession.
Doing so could result in burns.
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Preventing Malfunctions

Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
z Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors
or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields.
Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
z When moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold
temperatures, you can avoid condensation by placing the equipment in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.
Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
z Stop using the camera immediately.
Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and batteries or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.
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Before Using the Camera – Basic Operations

Using the LCD Monitor

Press .
1
z The display mode changes as follows with each press.
Shooting Mode ( )
Standard*
(No Information)
1
Playback Mode ( )
No Information
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1*2
Detailed*
(Information View)
*1 Displayed information can be changed (p. 15). *2 Shooting information, grid lines, and a histogram ( , ,
and only) are displayed with the default settings.
Off
Standard
Detailed
z When the shooting mode has been changed, the shooting
information will be displayed for approximately 6 seconds, regardless of the setting for the LCD monitor.
z The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the
camera power is turned off.
z The LCD monitor does not shut off in the ( , ,
), or mode.
z The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in the
index playback mode (p. 90).
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Using the Clock
You can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods.
* Default setting
Method 1 Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power.
Method 2
In a shooting/playback mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down for more than one second.
z If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you
hold it vertically, the time and date display.
z You can change the display color by pressing the or
button.
z The clock display will cease when the display interval is over or
when a button is operated.
z The clock’s display interval can be changed in the (Set up)
menu (p. 30).
z
The clock cannot be displayed in the index playback mode (p. 90).
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LCD Monitor Brightness

LCD Monitor Brightness Settings
The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways.
z Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 29) z Changing Settings Using the DISPLAY Button (Quick-bright LCD
Function)
You can set the LCD monitor to the brightest setting regardless of the option selected in the Set up menu by pressing the DISPLAY button for more than one second.*
- To restore the previous brightness setting, press the DISPLAY button for more than one second again.
- The next time you turn on the camera, the LCD monitor will be at the brightness setting selected in the Set up menu.
* You cannot change the brightness of the LCD monitor with this function if
you have already set it to its highest setting in the Set up menu.
Night Display
When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it easier to frame the subject.
* The movements of the subject will appear irregular in the LCD monitor. The
recorded image will not be affected. The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different.
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Customizing Display Information

2
1
*
Shooting Mode
*1 Only [Shooting Info] can be displayed. *2 [3:2 Guide] cannot be displayed.
*
You can set the information displayed on the LCD monitor.
LCD/Viewfinder
(//)
Shooting Info Displays shooting information (p. 18).
Grid Lines
3:2 Guide
Histogram
It is possible to set one of three display modes on the LCD monitor (Display 1/Display 2/Display Off). The 3 display modes can be switched by pressing the DISPLAY button (p. 12).
Displays grid lines to divide the screen into 9 parts. Helps confirm the vertical and horizontal positioning of the subject (p. 18).
Helps confirm the print area for a 3:2 print.* Areas outside the printable area are grayed out
(p. 18).
* Images are still recorded at the standard aspect ratio of 4:3
Shooting Mode: , , and only Displays histogram (p. 17).
Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the screen as follows (default setting):
z

: No Information
: Displays shooting information, grid lines and a histogram
•: Off
1 (Rec.) MENU [Custom
Display].
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
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2 [LCD/Viewfinder] (Display 1)/
(Display 2)/ (Display Off)
z Sets LCD monitor display mode after
the DISPLAY button is pressed.
z If you do not wish to change the
display mode, use the , , or
button and press the FUNC./SET
button to display ( / / ).
z You cannot add to the currently
active LCD/Viewfinder icon.
Display 1
Display Off
Display 2
3 [Shooting Info]/[Grid Lines]/[3:2 Guide]/
[Histogram].
z Using the , , and
buttons, select the items you wish to display on the LCD monitor and press the FUNC./SET button to place a 3.
z Even though items that are grayed
out can be set, they will not display in the current shooting mode.
If you press the shutter button halfway and return to the shooting screen from the custom display settings screen, the settings will not be saved.
Items with 3 are displayed
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Histogram
The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of an image. You can also display the histogram in the , , and modes to check the brightness while shooting. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 41).
Sample Histograms
Balanced ImageDark Image Bright Image
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Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor

Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)
* Spot AE Point Frame (p. 39)
* AF Frame (p. 61)
Histogram (p. 17)
zRec* Movie Recording (p. 54)
Time Zone (p. 22) Zoom Magnification*/ Digital Tele-Converter* (p. 36)
Macro (Basic Guide p. 16)
ISO Speed (p. 38)
Flash (Basic Guide p. 14)
Drive Mode (p. 44, Basic Guide p. 17)
Shooting Mode
(Basic Guide pp. 12–13)
(p. 52)
Bar (p. 48)
Bar (p. 50)
Grid Lines (p. 15)
3 : 2 Guide (p. 15)
White Balance (p. 42)
My Colors (p. 75)
Bracket (p. 67, 70)
Flash Exposure Compensation/
Flash Output
image) (p. 34)
Recording Pixels (p. 34,
18
* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display.
(p. 73)
Metering Mode (p. 39)
ND Filter (p. 71)
Compression (Still
Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 57)
57)
(Red)* Camera Shake Warning (p. 19)
* * * * * (p. 54)
* Low Battery (p. 134)
* * * * * *
* * * Image Stabilizer (p. 35) Normal Exposure Index/ Exposure Level Mark (p. 51)
* Create Folder (p. 85)
MF Indicator (p. 65)
• Stills: Recordable Shots
• Movies: Remaining Time/ Elapsed Time
Wind Filter* (Off) (p. 58)
* AE Lock (p. 68)/ FE Lock (p. 69) Shutter Speed* (p. 48) Aperture Value* (p. 50)
... * Exposure Compensation (p. 41)
*/ * AF Lock (p. 64)/
* Manual Focus (p. 65)
Auto Rotate (p. 84)
(p. 7881)
(p. 4851)
Exposure Shift Bar (p. 57)
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If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays, this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due to insufficient illumination. Use the following methods to shoot:
- Set the IS mode to any setting other than [Off] (p. 35)
- Raise the ISO speed (p. 38)
- Select a setting other than (flash off)
- Attach the camera to a tripod or other device
Playback Information (Playback Mode)
Standard
WAVE Format Sound (p. 101)
Folder Number-File Number
Shooting Date/Time
Protection Status (p. 107)
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Total number of images
Displayed image number
Compression (Still Images) (p. 35)
Pixels (Still Images) (p. 34)
Recording
Movie (p. 54)
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Detailed
Defined Playback (p. 92)
My Category (p. 91)
Histogram
Shooting Mode
(Basic Guide
pp. 12–13)
(p. 52) (p. 54)
(p. 4851)
Shutter Speed (p. 48)
Recording Pixels/Frame Rate (Movies) (p. 57)
···
Exposure Compensation (p. 41)
··· Flash Exposure
Compensation (p. 73)
Flash Output (p. 73)
* Appears when shooting in the color accent or color swap mode.
ISO Speed (p. 38) Aperture Value (p. 50)
Metering Mode (p. 39)
White Balance (p. 42)
ND Filter (p. 71)
* * My Colors (p. 75)
My Colors (Playback) (p. 98)
Image with a My colors effect AF Lock (p. 64)/Manual Focus
(p. 65)
Macro (Basic Guide p. 16) File size Recording Pixels (Still Image) (p. 34) Movie Length (Movies) (p. 54)
The following information may also be displayed with some images.
A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized.
JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards (p. 152)
RAW image
Unrecognized data type
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z Information for images shot on other cameras may not
display correctly.
z Overexposure Warning
In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink.
- When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view)
- When using the detailed display mode of the playback mode

Power Saving Function

This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Press the power button again to restore power.
Shooting Mode Powers down approximately 3 minutes after
Playback Mode Connected to a Printer
* This time can be changed.
z The power saving function will not activate during a slide
show or while the camera is connected to a computer.
z The power saving function settings can be changed (p. 29).
the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute* after the last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on.
Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera.
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Setting the World Clock

When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings.
Setting the Home/World Time Zones
1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] .
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
2 (Home) .
3 Use the or button to select a home
time zone .
z You can also select an area with the
control dial.
z To set the daylight saving option, use
the or button to display . The time will advance by 1 hour.
4 (World) .
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5 Use the or button to select a
destination time zone .
z You can also select an area with the
control dial.
z As in Step 3, you can set daylight
saving time.
Time difference from home time zone
6 Use the or button to select [Home/
World], and the or button to select .
Switching to the Destination Time Zone
1 (Set up) Menu [Time
Zone] .
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
2 Use the or button to
select .
z To change the destination time zone,
use the FUNC./SET button.
z When you switch to the destination
time zone, monitor.
If you change the date and time when the destination time zone is selected, the home time zone date and time will also change automatically.
will display on the
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Menus and Settings

Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available.
z FUNC. Menu z Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus
FUNC. Menu
Sets many of the functions commonly used during shooting.
ab e
cd
This example shows the FUNC. menu in mode.
aTurn the shooting mode dial to select menu options. bPress the FUNC./SET button. cUse the or button to select a menu item.
• Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.
dUse the or button to select an option for the menu
item.
• You can select further options with the MENU button for some options.
• After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately. After shooting, this menu will appear again, allowing you to adjust the settings easily.
• You can also use the control dial to select an option for the
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menu item.
ePress the FUNC./SET button.
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Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus
Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus.
(Rec.) Menu (Set up) Menu
(My Camera) Menu
a
You can switch
b
between menus with the or button when this part is selected.
• This example shows the Rec. menu when in mode.
• In playback mode, the Play, Print, Set up and My Camera menus display.
c d
e
aPress the MENU button. bUse the or button to switch between menus.
• You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus.
cUse the or button to select a menu item.
• Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes.
• You can also use the control dial to select a menu item.
dUse the or button to select an option.
• Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only be set after pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu. Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting.
ePress the MENU button.
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Menu List

FUNC. Menu
The icons shown below are the default settings.
Menu Item
White Balance
My Colors p. 75
Bracket p. 67, 70
+/– (Flash)/ Flash Output
Metering Mode
Rec. Menu ( )
Menu Item Options Reference Page
Digital Zoom On*/Off/1.4x/2.3x
Flash Sync 1st-curtain*/2nd-curtain p. 74
Slow Synchro On/Off* Basic Guide p. 15
Flash Adjust Auto*/Manual p. 72
Red-Eye On*/Off Basic Guide p. 15
Safety FE On/Off* p. 51
Self-timer Delay: 0–10*, 15, 20, 30 sec.
Spot AE Point Center*/AF Point p. 40
Safety Shift On/Off* p. 51
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Reference
Page
p. 42 ND Filter p. 71
p. 73
p. 39
(In standard movie mode: Off
)
Shots: 1–10*
1
Menu Item
Compression (Still image)
Recording Pixels (Still image)
Frame Rate (Movie)
Recording Pixels (Movie)
On*/
Basic Guide p. 17
Reference
Page
p. 35
p. 34
p. 57
p. 57
*Default setting
p. 36
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Menu Item Options Reference Page
MF-Point Zoom On*/Off p. 65
AF Mode Continuous*/Single p. 60
AF-assist Beam
On*/Off
Review Off/2*–10 sec./Hold Basic Guide p. 11
Save Original On/Off* p. 81
Auto Category On*/Off Sets whether on not
images are automatically classified into
IS Mode Continuous*/Shoot Only/
Panning/Off
Converter None*/WC-DC58B/
TC-DC58C
categories during shooting.*
p. 35
Set up when shooting using the [IS Mode]
2
by attaching the teleconverter or wide converter, sold separately (p. 140).
Custom Display Settings
LCD/ Viewfinder
Shooting Info Off*3/On*
Grid Lines Off*3/On*
//
Off*3/On*
4
4
4
p. 15, 18
3:2 Guide Off*3*4/On
Histogram Off*3/On*
Set Shortcut button
4
p. 82
Save Settings / p. 59
*1 Default setting is 3 shots. *2 They are classified according to the following categories.
(People): , , or images with faces detected when [Face
(Scenery): , ,
(Events): , , , , , , . *3 Default setting for . *4 Default setting for .
Detect] has been selected.
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Play Menu ( )
Menu Item Page Menu Item Page
Slide Show p. 103
My Category p. 103 Rotate p. 97
Erase p. 109 Transfer Order p. 115
Protect p. 107 Transition p. 98
My Colors p. 98
Sound Recorder
Print Menu ( )
Menu Item Page Menu Item Page
Print
Select Image & Qty. Select All Images
Select by Date Clear All Selections
Select by Category Print Settings
p. 111
Select by Folder
Set up Menu ( )
Menu Item Options Reference Page
Mute On/Off*
Volume Off/1/2*/3/4/5
Start-up Vol.
Operation Vol. Adjusts the volume of the
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Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds except for the warning sounds (Basic Guide p. 10).
Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On].
Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on.
operation sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter button is pressed.
p. 102
p. 111
*Default setting
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Menu Item Options Reference Page
Selftimer Vol. Adjusts the volume of the self-
Shutter Volume Adjusts the volume of the sound
Playback Vol. Adjusts the volume of movie
Audio p. 58
Mic level Auto*/Manual Sets method of adjustment for the
Level -40 to 0 dB
Wind Filter
LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7 Use the or button to adjust
Power Saving p. 21
Auto Power Down
Display Off
Time Zone Home*/World p. 22
Date/Time
Clock Display
Format You can also select a low level
On/Off*
On*/Off Sets whether or not the camera
10 sec./20 sec./ 30 sec./1 min.*/ 2 min./3 min.
0–5*–10 sec./ 20 sec./30 sec./ 1min./2 min./ 3 min.
timer sound played 2 sec. before the shutter is released.
played when the shutter releases. The shutter sound does not play when a movie is recording.
sounds and sound memos.
sound recording level.
Sets the sound recording level.
Reduces wind noise.
the brightness. You can check the brightness in the LCD monitor while you are adjusting the setting.
automatically powers down after a set period of time elapses without the camera being operated.
Sets the length of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no camera operation is performed.
Basic Guide
p. 13
format (p. 33).
p. 8
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Menu Item Options Reference Page
File Numbering
Continuous*/
p. 87
Auto Reset
Create Folder p. 85
Create New Folder
Check mark (On)/
Creates a folder during the next
shooting session. No check mark (Off)
Auto Create Off*/Daily/
Monday-
You can also set an auto creation
time. Sunday/ Monthly
Auto Rotate On*/Off p. 84
Distance Units m/cm* / ft/in Sets the units for the MF indicator
distance unit (p. 65).
Lens Retract 1 minute* /
0 seconds
Sets the lens retraction timing
when switching from shooting
mode to playback mode.
Language
Basic Guide
p. 9
Video System NTSC/PAL p. 133
Print Method Auto*/ See below*1.
Reset All p. 32
*1 The connection method with the printer can be changed. Although it is
normally not necessary to change the setting, select when borderless printing an image shot in (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. As this setting will be stored to memory even when the power is turned off, to print using an image size other than , return the mode to [Auto] (however, this method cannot be changed while connected to a printer).
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My Camera Menu ( )
Menu Item Options Page
Theme Selects a common theme for each My
Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the
Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the
Operation Sound Sets the sound played when any
Selftimer Sound Sets the sound played 2 seconds
Shutter Sound Sets the sound played when the
My Camera Menu Contents
Camera settings item.
camera power is turned on.
camera power is turned on.
button other than the shutter button is pressed.
before the shutter releases in self­timer mode.
shutter button is pressed. There is no shutter sound for movies.
(Off)/ */ /
*Default setting
p. 117
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Resetting Settings to Their Default Values

(Set up) Menu [Reset All].
1
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
Select [OK] and press .
2
z When returning the / registration contents to the
default setting, turn the shooting mode dial to or to operate.
z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a
computer or to a printer.
z The following cannot be reset.
- Shooting mode
- The [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the (Set up) menu (p. 29, 30)
- ISO speed (p. 38)
- White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function (p. 43)
- Colors specified in the [Color Accent] (p. 78) or [Color Swap] (p. 79) modes
- Newly registered My Camera settings (p. 118)
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Formatting Memory Cards

You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.
Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types.
(Set up) Menu [Format].
1
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
Select [OK] and press .
2
z To perform a low level format, use the
button to select [Low Level Format] and the or button to add a check mark.
z You can stop formatting a card when
[Low Level Format] is selected by pressing the FUNC./SET button. You can still use a card without problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased.
z This operation is not available in mode. z Low Level Format
We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards.
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Shooting

Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images)

Shooting Mode
FUNC. Menu * (Compression)/ *
1
(Recording Pixels).
See Menus and Settings (p. 24).
* Default setting.
z Use the or button to select
compression settings/recording pixels and press the FUNC./SET button.
Approximate Values for Recording Pixels
(Large)
(Medium 1)
(Medium 2)
(Medium 3)
(Small)
(Widescreen)
Recording Pixels Purpose
3648 x 2736 pixels
2816 x 2112 pixels
2272 x 1704 pixels
1600 x 1200 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
3648 x 2048 pixels
Printing to about A2 size (Approx. 420 x 594 mm (16.5 x 23.4 in.))
High
Printing to about A3 size (Approx. 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.))
Printing to about A4 size (Approx. 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.))
Print postcard-size prints 148 x 100 mm (6 x 4 in.) Print L-size prints 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.)
Low
Send images as e-mail attachments or shoot more images
Print on wide paper (Records at a 16:9 width-to-height aspect ratio. Portions not recorded are left black bars on LCD monitor.).
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Approximate Values for Compression Settings
Compression Purpose
Superfine
Fine Shoot normal quality images
Normal Shoot more images
z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 158). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 156).
High Quality
Normal
Shoot higher quality images

Setting the Image Stabilizer Function

Shooting Mode
The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions without a flash.
Continuous You can check the effect of the IS mode on image blur on
Shoot Only IS mode is only activated when the shutter button is
Panning This option only stabilizes the effect of up and down
the LCD monitor since the IS mode runs continually. This makes it easier to compose images and focus on subjects.
pressed. When set to [Continuous], some blurring may occur depending on the subjects. In Shoot Only mode, subjects can be taken without concern for any unnatural movement that may appear on the LCD monitor. This option is not available in the mode.
camera motions on the image. This option is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally. This option is not available in the mode.
Shooting
1
(Rec.) Menu [IS Mode] [Continuous]*/
[Shoot Only]/[Planning]/[Off].
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
* Default setting.
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The following icons appear on the LCD monitor.
[Continuous] [Shoot Only] [Panning]
[Converter] setting
in Rec. menu
None
WC-DC58B
TC-DC58C
z If you change the shooting mode to after setting [IS
Mode] to [Shoot Only] or [Panning] in the still image shooting mode, the setting will change to [Continuous].
z Camera shake may not be fully corrected when shooting
with slow shutter speeds, such as with evening shots. Use of a tripod is recommended.
z If camera shake is too strong, it may not be fully corrected. z Hold the camera horizontally while panning (stabilization
does not work when the camera is held vertically).

Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-converter

1
Shooting Mode
*1 Cannot be set in , and modes. *2 Digital Tele-Converter cannot be set.
*
You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting. The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows.
Selection Focal Length Shooting Characteristics
Enables shooting at zoom factors of
Standard 35 – 840 mm
Off 35 – 210 mm
1.4x 49 – 294 mm
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2.3x 80.5 – 483 mm
up to 24x with digital and optical zoom combined. can only be set in the standard mode.
Enables shooting without digital zoom.
Digital zoom is fixed at the selected zoom factor, and the focal length shifts to the telephoto end. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than a shot taken at the same angle of view with [Standard] or [Off].
2
*
Reference
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p. 140
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z The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is
turned off.
z The digital zoom cannot be used with (Widescreen).
1
(Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom] [Standard]*/
[Off]/[1.4x]/[2.3x].
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
* Default setting.
z When using [Standard]:
Refer to Shooting with the Digital Zoom (please see below)
z When using [1.4x], [2.3x]:
See Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter (p. 38)
Shooting with the Digital Zoom
Press the zoom lever toward and shoot.
2
z The combined digital and optical
zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor.
z Based on the number of recording
pixels set, the Safety Zoom feature calculates the maximum zoom factor beyond which images will begin to deteriorate. The digital zoom pauses at this zoom factor for a moment, and appears on the LCD monitor. If you press the zoom lever toward in even closer. In this case, the color of the zoom bar means as follows:
- White: optical zoom
- Yellow: digital zoom (non-deteriorative)
- Blue: digital zoom (deteriorative)
z Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out.
again, you can zoom
Shooting
Zoom Bar
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Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter
Adjust the angle of view with
2
the zoom lever and shoot.
z appears on the LCD monitor. z Depending on the number of
recording pixels set, images may deteriorate ( and the zoom factor appear in blue).
Digital Tele-Converter
About the Digital Tele-Converter
The Digital Tele-Converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting).

Adjusting the ISO Speed

Shooting Mode
Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area.
Select an ISO speed using the ISO speed
1
dial.
z When selecting a settable ISO speed, the ISO speed lamp
will blink orange.
z Selecting ISO AUTO sets the optimal ISO speed according to
the light level when shooting. Since the ISO speed setting will automatically be raised in dark places, the camera will select a faster shutter speed and reduce the chances of camera shake.
z
Selecting ISO HI (High ISO Auto)* sets a higher sensitivity than for ISO AUTO. As the shutter speed becomes even faster, camera shake and blurred photos caused by subject movement will be reduced even more than when shooting the same scene in ISO AUTO.
* Noise may increase in the captured image compared to ISO AUTO.
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ISO Speed Settings
Shooting
ISO
Mode
Speed
AUTO
HI
80
100
200
400
800
1600
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1
–*
1
–*
1
–*
1
–*
1
–*
1
–*
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*1: The ISO speed is set to Auto. *2: The ISO speed is set to 80.
When (excluding ), or , the ISO speed will be fixed to Auto.

Switching between Metering Modes

Shooting Mode
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several
Evaluative
Center Weighted Average
Spot
Center
AF Point
zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject.
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center.
Meters the area within the spot AE point frame. Can be set when there is only one AF frame (p. 61).
Locks the spot metering frame to the center of the LCD monitor.
Move the spot AE point to the same position as the selected AF frame.
2
2
–*
Shooting
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FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative)
1
See Menus and Settings (p. 24).
* Default setting.
z Use the or button to select the
metering mode and press the FUNC./ SET button.
Lock the spot AE point to the center of the LCD monitor/Move the spot AE point to the same position as the selected AF frame
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1
(Rec.) Menu [Spot AE Point]
[Center]*/[AF Point]
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
* Default setting.
z When [Spot AE Point] is set to
[Center], the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor.
z When [Spot AE Point] is set to [AF Point], it appears
inside the selected AF frame.
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Adjusting the Exposure
Compensation
Shooting Mode
* Cannot be set in , and modes.
Adjust exposure to the + side to avoid making the subject too dark when shooting in a backlit situation or against a bright background, and adjust exposure to the - side to avoid making the subject too light when shooting at night or with a dark background.
Press the button several times until the
1
exposure compensation bar is displayed.
z Use the or buttons to adjust the
exposure compensation and press the
button.
z Depending on the shooting mode,
pressing the button will switch between the setting items as follows:
mode/Exposure compensation
Shooting direction selection/Exposure compensation
Shutter speed/Exposure compensation
Aperture value/Exposure compensation
To Cancel the Exposure Compensation:
Follow procedure 1 to restore the compensation value to [0].
*
Shooting
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Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)

Shooting Mode
* Cannot be set in and modes.
Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the (Auto) setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source.
FUNC. Menu * (Auto).
1
See Menus and Settings (p. 24).
* Default setting.
z Use the or button to select a
white balance setting and press the FUNC./SET button.
White Balance Settings
Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera.
Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day.
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Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Fluorescent H
Flash
Underwater
Custom
For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies.
For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3­wavelength fluorescent lighting.
For recording under warm-white, cool-white or warm-white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
For recording under daylight fluorescent, or daylight fluorescent-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting.
When using the flash (cannot be set in mode).
Appropriate for shooting images with the Waterproof Case WP-DC11 (sold separately). This mode yields image data in the optimal white balance to record images with natural hues by reducing the bluish tone.
For recording with the optimal white balance data retained in the camera from a white-colored object, such as white paper or cloth.
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The white balance setting cannot be adjusted when or is selected for My Colors.
Using the Custom White Balance
You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color. In particular, take a custom white balance reading for the following situations that are difficult for the to detect correctly.
z Shooting close-ups (Macro) z Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or
forest)
z Shooting with a particular source of light (such as a
mercury-vapor lamp)
FUNC. Menu * (Auto) (Custom).
1
See Menus and Settings (p. 24).
* Default setting.
Aim the camera at a piece of white
2
paper or cloth and press .
z If you are viewing it with the LCD monitor, ensure that
the center frame is completely filled with the white image. If you are using the optical viewfinder, ensure that the entire field is filled. However, the center frame will not appear when the zoom factor is 8.4x or higher or when is displayed.
(Auto) setting
Shooting
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z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to
and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white).
z Shoot with the same settings as when reading the
white balance data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be set. In particular, the following should not be changed.
- ISO Speed
-Flash Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to (Auto), make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot.
z Since the white balance data cannot be read in Stitch
Assist mode, preset the white balance in another shooting mode beforehand.

Continuous Shooting

1
Shooting Mode
*1 Cannot be set in and modes.
In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card* continuously (smooth continuous shooting) at a set shooting interval until the memory card is full (p. 156).
*2 Recommended Memory Card: Super high-speed SDC-512MSH memory card (sold separately) to which low-level formatting (p. 33) is conducted immediately before shooting.
*
2
, you can shoot
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Approx. 2.0 images/sec.
Approx. 0.8 images/sec.
• Large/Fine mode.
• This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
• Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full.
Press the button and use the or
1
Recommended when shooting continuously at a short shooting interval.
Recommended when shooting continuously while confirming the subject. Continuous shooting is possible when the shutter button is held down, and focus can be adjusted during the shooting (not applicable when in manual focus mode).
button to display or .
Shoot.
2
z The camera will continue to record successive images while
the shutter button is held down. Recording will cease when the shutter button is released.
To Cancel Continuous Shooting:
Follow Step 1 to display
z When in , will be the default setting. cannot be set. z Cannot be set while in the focus bracketing shooting mode
or AEB shooting mode.
z The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in
memory of the camera fills.
z If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens
because the flash must charge.
Shooting
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Checking for Focus Right After Shooting

Shooting Mode
You can check whether the image is in focus right after it is recorded.
Shoot.
1
z The recorded image displays for about 2 seconds (or the
interval set with the Review feature (p. 27)).
Press (or ) while the image is
2
displayed.
z The number of times the DISPLAY
button is pressed depends upon the display settings for the LCD monitor (See below). Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly until the screen at the right appears.
z Displays as follows.
- Camera is focused: AF frame for the image that has been shot displays in white, and an orange frame appears within the focused frame.
- Camera is not focused: image that has been shot displays, and an orange frame displays at the center of the image.
z Contents of the orange frame can be confirmed at the
bottom right. Zoom can be used (p. 89).
z You can switch between AF frames and change the display
position (p. 47) using the MENU button or the , , or
button.
Recorded Image
Orange frame contents
To Cancel Checking the Focus:
Press the shutter button halfway.
z You can delete an image by pressing the button while
the image is displayed (See Basic Guide p. 19).
z Pressing the DISPLAY button will change the display on the
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LCD monitor as follows. Focus Confirmation  Detailed  Standard
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Switching between AF Frames/ Changing the Display Position
Press .
1
z If you shoot with the AF frame
set to [AiAF] or [Face Detect]
(p. 61) and have an image with
multiple AF frames selected, you can switch which AF frame to use for checking the focus each time you press the MENU button.
z Move the AF frame to the position you wish to check
the focus of using the , ,
z Pressing the MENU button restores the standard
display position. If you have an image with multiple AF frames selected, each press of the MENU button will switch which AF frame to use for checking the focus.
or button.
Shooting
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Using the Mode Dial

Program AE

Shooting Mode
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the subject.
z
When a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in red on the LCD monitor when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Use the following shooting methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in white.
- Using the flash
- Changing the ISO speed
- Changing the metering method
- Setting the ND filter on
You can change the combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values without altering the exposure (p. 69).

Setting the Shutter Speed

Shooting Mode
When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas. z When using the control dial, the bar will be displayed and the
shutter speed can be changed.
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z If the aperture value is shown in red, the image is
underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Use the control dial to adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value shows in white.
z The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the
recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot when the shutter speed is 1.3 seconds or slower to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images. (However, a certain amount of processing time may be required before the next image can be shot.)
z The aperture value and shutter speed change according to
the zoom state as follows
Maximum Wide Angle
Maximum Telephoto
Aperture
Value
f/2.8 15 – 1/1600
f/3.2 – 3.5 15 – 1/2000
f/4.0 – 8.0 15 – 1/2500
f/4.8 15 – 1/1600
f/5.6 – 6.3 15 – 1/2000
f/7.1 – 8.0 15 – 1/2500
Shutter Speed
(seconds)
z The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/500
second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/500 second if a faster speed is selected.
Shutter Speed Display
z
The following shutter speeds can be set. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. Also, 0"3 indicates 0.3 second and 2" indicates 2 seconds
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
z
You can change the automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values without altering the exposure
(p. 69)
.
Using the Mode Dial
.
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Setting the Aperture

Shooting Mode
The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to blur the background. A higher aperture value (closing it) brings the entire range from foreground to background into focus. The larger the aperture value, the greater the range of the image brought into clear focus. z When using the control dial, the bar will be displayed and the
aperture value can be changed.
z If the shutter speed is shown in red, the image is
underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Adjust the aperture value using the control dial until the shutter speed display turns to white.
z Some aperture values may not be available with certain
zoom positions (p. 49).
In this mode, the shutter speed range with synchronized flash is 1/60 second to 1/500 second. The aperture value setting may therefore be changed automatically to match the synchronized flash speed even if its value was set previously.
Aperture Value Display
z The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture.
F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F4.8 F5.0 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0
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z You can change the automatically selected combinations of
shutter speeds and aperture values without altering the exposure (p. 69).
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About Safety FE/Safety Shift
Safety Shift
If you set [Safety Shift] to [On] in the Rec. menu when the shooting mode is or and press the shutter button halfway, the camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value to obtain the correct exposure if necessary. The safety shift function does not work when the flash is on.
Safety FE
If you set [Safety FE] to [On] in the Rec. menu when shooting with the flash in the , , or shooting mode, the camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene.
Manually Setting the Shutter
Speed and Aperture
Shooting Mode
You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. z Select either shutter speed or aperture value with the button
and turn the control dial. The bar or bar will be displayed and values can be changed.
Selected exposure Standard exposure
Using the Mode Dial
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You can check the difference between the selected exposure and the standard exposure*. If the difference is more than ±2 stops, the selected exposure appears in red on the LCD monitor. In addition, when you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor. If the difference is more than ±2 stops, “–2” or “+2” appears in red.
* Standard exposure levels are calculated by measuring light according to
the currently selected metering mode.
z If the zoom is adjusted after these values are set, the
aperture value may change in accordance with the zoom position (p. 49).
z The LCD monitor’s brightness matches the selected shutter
speed and aperture value. When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place, the image will always be bright if the flash is set to (Flash on) or if an external flash is attached.
Shooting Panoramic Images
(Stitch Assist)
Shooting Mode
Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.
The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image.
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Use the control dial to select a shooting
1
direction.
z You can select from the following five
shooting directions.
Horizontally, left to right
-
-
Horizontally, right to left
- Vertically, bottom to top
- Vertically, top to bottom
- Clockwise starting at the top left
Shoot the first image in the sequence.
2
z The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the
first image.
Compose the second image so that it
3
overlaps a portion of the first and shoot.
z You can press the , , or button to return to the
previously recorded image to retake the shot.
z Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be
corrected when the images are stitched together.
Repeat the procedure for additional images.
4
z A sequence may contain up to 26 images. z Press the FUNC./SET button after the last shot.
z You cannot display the images on a TV when shooting in
Stitch Assist mode.
z The settings for the first image are applied to the second
image onward.
Using the Mode Dial
z Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the
images on a computer.
z When the button is pressed, you can switch between the
items which you can set.
- Exposure compensation/Shooting direction selection
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Movie Shooting

Shooting Mode
The following movie modes are available. For information on the recording pixels and frame rate in each mode, refer to “Recording Pixels and Frame Rates” (p. 57).
Standard
You can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode (p. 36).
• Maximum Size: 4 GB/movie*
High Resolution
Use this to display images at large sizes on computer monitors.
• Maximum Size: 4 GB*/movie
Compact
Since there are few recording pixels and also the data size is small, this mode is convenient for sending movies as e-mail attachments or when the memory card capacity is low.
• Maximum Clip Length: 3 minutes
Color Accent, Color Swap
You can have only the specified color remain and change all others into black and white, or change a specified color into a different color. (p. 78, 79). As with the Standard mode, you can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH).
• Maximum Size: 4 GB/movie*
• The recording time will differ according to the memory card used (p. 156). * Even if the size of the movie data has not reached 4GB, recording may
stop when a shooting time of 1 hour has elapsed.
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Select a movie mode using
1
the control dial.
z In , or mode, you can
change the recording pixels and frame rate (p. 56).
z For and mode procedures,
see “Changing the Color” (p. 77).
Shoot.
2
z Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the
exposure, focus and white balance settings.
z Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and
sound simultaneously.
z During shooting, the recording time and [
the LCD monitor.
z Pressing the shutter button fully again stops recording.
Recording will stop automatically under the following circumstances.
- When the maximum recording time elapses
- When the built-in memory or memory card becomes full
z You are recommended to use a memory card that has
been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 33). The memory card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting.
z Be careful of the following while recording.
- Do not touch the microphone.
- Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie.
- The camera will automatically adjust the exposure and white balance to suit the shooting conditions during recording. Please note, however, that the sounds made by the camera automatically adjusting the exposure may also be recorded.
z
The focus and optical zoom settings remain fixed for subsequent frames at the values selected for the first frame.
z
Do not point the camera at the sun when shooting.
Rec] appear on
z
Using the Mode Dial
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QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later.
Changing Recording Pixels and Frame Rates (Movies)
You can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) or
(Color Swap).
FUNC. Menu * (Frame Rate)/ *
1
(Recording Pixels).
See Menus and Settings (p. 24).
* Default setting.
z Use the or button to
select a frame rate/recording pixels and press the FUNC./ SET button.
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Recording Pixels and Frame Rates
Frame rates indicate the number of frames recorded or played back each second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the appearance of motion.
Frame Rate
Recording Pixels
(frames/sec.)
Standard Color Accent Color Swap
High Resolution*21024 x 768 pixels {
Compact*
*1 Default setting. *2 The recording pixels and frame rate are fixed.
2
640 x 480 pixels {*
320 x 240 pixels {{
160 x 120 pixels {
1
z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 158). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 156). z The following operations are available before movie
recording
- AF lock: Pressing the MF button activates AF lock with the current conditions. appears on the LCD monitor. You can cancel AF lock by pressing the MF button again.
- Manual focus (p. 65)
- AE lock, Exposure shift: Press the button to enable AE lock. The exposure shift bar appears on the LCD monitor, and exposure can be changed using the control dial. You can cancel AE lock by pressing the button again. Pressing the MENU button or changing the white balance settings, My Colors settings or the shooting mode, also cancels AF lock.
{
Using the Mode Dial
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Setting the Recording Function

Shooting Mode
The microphone level (sound recording level) and wind filter setting can be changed.
(Set up) menu [Audio].
1
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
[Mic Level] [Auto]*/[Manual].
2
* Default setting.
z When in [Manual] mode, press the
button, then set the sound recording level (recording volume) with the or button.
[Wind Filter] [On]*/[Off].
3
* Default setting.
z Recommended for use when the
wind is strong.
z When set to [On], displays in
the LCD monitor in movie mode only.
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z When in [Auto] mode, if the recording volume becomes too
loud, it automatically prevents distortion of sound.
z Wind filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong.
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Saving Custom Settings

Shooting Mode
You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images with previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to or . Settings that are not memorized when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as continuous shooting or self-timer) are also remembered.
Switch to the shooting mode you wish to
1
save and set the settings.
z Functions which can be saved in or .
- Shooting mode ( , , , )
- Items which can be set in , , and modes
(p. 166)
- Rec. menu settings
- Zoom location
- Manual focus location
z To change some of the settings saved in (other than
shooting mode), select or .
2
(Rec.) Menu [Save Setting]
[Destination] [ ]/[ ].
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
Using the Mode Dial
Press .
3
z The ISO speed setting cannot be saved. When shooting
with / , set the ISO speed with the ISO speed dial.
z The settings made do not influence other shooting modes. z Saved settings can be reset (p. 32).
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Advanced Shooting Functions

Switching between Focus Settings

Shooting Mode
*In mode only [Continuous] is available.
*In mode only [Single] is available.
You can switch between focus settings to shoot.
The camera is continually focusing on whatever it is
Continuous
Single
aimed at even when the shutter button is not pressed, allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities. This is the default setting.
The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway, conserving battery power.
*
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1
(Rec.) Menu [AF Mode] [Continuous]*/
[Single].
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
* Default setting.
Settings can be made when the AF frame is set to [FlexiZone]. When set to [AiAF] or [Face Detect], setting is fixed to [Single] (p. 61).
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Selecting an AF Frame

Shooting Mode
* Cannot be set in and modes.
The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways.
AiAF
FlexiZone
Face
Detect
The camera automatically selects between 9 AF frames to focus on according to the shooting conditions.
The camera focuses using the center AF frame. This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it.
You can have the camera automatically detect the position of a face and use this data to set the focus and exposure* while shooting. If a face is not detected, shooting will take place with [AiAF].
* Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 39).
Selecting AiAF, FlexiZone or Face Detect
Press the button.
1
z The AF frame appears in green.
Select [AiAF], [FlexiZone] or [Face Detect]
2
using the control dial and press the button.
*
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z The AF frame appears as follows (when the LCD monitor is
on) when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
• Green : Shooting preparations complete
• Yellow : Focusing difficulty*
* It will be displayed when the AF frame is set to [FlexiZone].
z The following occurs when [Face Detect] is selected.
- Up to three AF frames display. At this point, the frame the camera judges to be the main subject appears in white while the others appear in gray. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, up to 9 green AF frames may appear.
- If no white frame displays and all the frames appear in gray, the camera will use [AiAF] instead of [Face Detect] when shooting.
- The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. If this occurs, switch to the [AiAF] or [FlexiZone] options.
- In [Face Detect] mode, faces may not be detected. Examples:
• If the faces appear small, large, dark or bright relative to
the overall composition.
• If the subjects are looking sideways or lying down, or
their faces are partially obscured.
Moving the AF Frame
When the shooting mode is , , or , the AF frame can be moved manually to the desired area. This is convenient for focusing accurately on your chosen subject to obtain the composition you desire.
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Press the button.
1
z The AF frame appears in green.
Select [FlexiZone] using the control dial.
2
When moving the AF frame to the face of the
3
subject, press the button.
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Move the AF frame to the position you wish
4
to set using the , , or button, then press the button.
z The AF frame will move back to its original position (center),
if you hold down the button.
z When the Spot AE Point is selected as the metering mode,
you can use the selected Spot AE Point as the AF frame
(p. 39).
z Selection cannot be made while in the manual focus mode
(p. 65).
z The position of the AF frame returns to the center once the
power is turned off.
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects
(Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus)
Shooting Mode
It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.
z Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings z Scenes with a mixture of near and far subjects z
Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition
z Subjects that are moving quickly z Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible
to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass.
*
* Cannot be set in mode.
Advanced Shooting Functions
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Shooting with the Focus Lock
Aim the camera so that an object at the
1
same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the viewfinder or in the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor.
2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the
focus.
Keep the shutter button pressed while you
3
recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image.
Shooting with the AF Lock
1 Turn on the LCD monitor.
Aim the camera so that an object at the
2
same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame.
Press and hold the shutter button halfway
3
and press the button.
z The icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD
monitor.
Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as
4
desired and shoot.
To Release the AF Lock: Press the button.
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z The AF lock cannot be used in the and modes. z The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the
shutter button to compose the image. Moreover, the AF lock is still effective after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image with the same focus.
z When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD
monitor, setting [FlexiZone] (p. 61) makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only.
z Because or mode does not display the AF frame,
aim the camera to focus on the subject.
z AF lock can be activated simply by pressing the button
when has been assigned to it. will appear on the monitor.
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
The focus can be manually set.
Turn on the LCD monitor.
1
Press the button to display .
2
z The MF indicator is displayed. z When the (Rec.) menu’s
Point Zoom] is set to [On], the portion of the image in the AF frame will appear magnified*.
* The image will not appear magnified in
mode, when the digital zoom is activated or when a TV is used as the display.
* Can also be set so that the image displayed is not magnified
(p. 27).
[MF-
MF indicator
Advanced Shooting Functions
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z Depending on the shooting mode, pressing the button
will switch between the setting items as follows:
Exposure compensation/
mode/Exposure compensation*/
Shooting direction selection/Exposure/
mode/
Shutter speed/Exposure compensation/
Aperture value/Exposure compensation/
Shutter speed/Aperture value/
* Cannot be set in , and modes.
Use the control dial and adjust the focus.
3
z The MF indicator shows approximate figures. Use them as a
shooting guideline only.
To Cancel the Manual Focus: Press the button.
The manual focus cannot be used in the and modes.
Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus
First, manual focus is used to roughly focus, then from that focus position the camera automatically focuses more accurately.
Focus the camera with the manual focus,
1
then press the button.
z The camera focuses automatically to a more accurate
focusing point.
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You cannot change the AF frame setting while focusing manually. Cancel the manual focus mode, then change the AF frame setting.
Not available in or mode.
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Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)

Shooting Mode
The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset farther and nearer. The three shots are taken at the same interval as continuous shooting (p. 44). The farther and nearer focus positions can be set in three steps: large, medium and small.
The Focus-BKT mode is not available when shooting with the flash on. Only one image at the manual focus position will be taken.
FUNC. Menu *(BKT-Off) (Focus-
1
BKT) .
See Menus and Settings (p. 24).
* Default setting.
Set the amount of focus position offset with
2
the or button.
z Press the button to broaden or the
button to narrow the focusing
distance from the center.
Press the button and shoot the image
3
with manual focus (p. 65).
Advanced Shooting Functions
To Cancel the Focus-BKT Mode:
Select (BKT-Off) in Step 1.
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Locking the Exposure Setting
(AE Lock)
Shooting Mode
You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit.
You must set the flash to . The AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires.
1 Turn on the LCD monitor.
Focus on the part of the subject on which
2
you wish to lock the exposure setting.
Press the shutter button halfway.
3
Press the button.
4
z Exposure is fixed.
Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as
5
desired and press the shutter button fully.
To Release the AE Lock: Operate a button other than the control dial and the ISO Speed dial.
z After locking the AE, you can change the ISO speed with
exposure fixed.
z You can use the FE lock when using the flash (p. 69).
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Changing shutter speed and aperture value combinations
Automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure (Program Shift).
Focus on the subject on which you wish
1
to lock the exposure.
Press the shutter button halfway.
2
Press the button
3
z Exposure is fixed.
Bar Bar
Use the control dial to change shutter
4
speed and aperture valve combinations.
Recompose the image and shoot.
5
z The setting will cancel after the shot is taken.
Advanced Shooting Functions
Locking the Flash Exposure
Setting (FE Lock)
Shooting Mode
You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject.
Turn on the LCD monitor.
1
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Press the button and set it to (flash on).
2
z If you are using an externally mounted flash, please refer to
its manual for setting instructions.
Focus the camera on the subject on which
3
you wish to lock the exposure setting.
Press the shutter button halfway.
4
Press the button.
5
z The flash fires a pre-flash and the exposure is fixed.
Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as
6
desired and press the shutter button fully.
To Release the FE Lock: Operate a button other than the control dial.
The FE lock function is not available when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual] (p. 72).

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)

Shooting Mode
In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots as the same interval as continuous shooting (p. 44) after you press the shutter button once. The images are shot in the following order: Standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure.
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FUNC. Menu *(BKT-Off) (AEB) .
1
See Menus and Settings (p. 24).
* Default setting.
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Adjust the compensation range with the
2
or button.
z The compensation range can be
adjusted in 1/3 increments from -2 to +2 with the exposure at the time of shooting at the center. If exposure adjustment (p. 41) is already done, setting can be done with the adjusted value as the center point.
To Cancel the AEB Mode: Select the (BKT-Off) in Step 1.
The AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography. Only one standard exposure image gets recorded.

Using the ND Filter

Shooting Mode
The ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 (3 stops) of the actual level, allowing for slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values.
Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode.
FUNC. Menu (ND Filter) * (ND Filter
1
Off)/ (ND Filter On).
See Menus and Settings (p. 24).
* Default setting.
Advanced Shooting Functions
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Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings

Shooting Mode
Although the built-in flash and an externally mounted flash* will fire with automatic flash adjustments, it is also possible to set them so that they fire without any adjustments.
* Speedlite 220EX/430EX/580EX/
72
1
[Manual].
* Default setting.
(Rec.) Menu [Flash Adjust] [Auto]*/
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
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Compensating the Flash Adjustment / Flash Output

Shooting Mode
z When the shooting mode is set to , or
when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto] (p. 72) in
+
/– (Flash) (Flash Exposure Compensation)
Flash Output
FUNC. Menu (+/– (Flash))/ (Flash
1
Output).
z Adjust the compensation/output
using the or button and press the FUNC./SET button.
or mode, settings can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2 stops.
z You can combine the flash exposure
compensation with the camera’s exposure compensation function to achieve creative effects which compensate for background exposure.
z When Shooting mode is set to or when [Flash
Adjust] is set to [Manual] in or mode
(p. 72), the flash output can be controlled in three
steps, starting from FULL, when shooting. When an externally mounted flash is attached, its flash output can be controlled (From 1/1 (full power) to 1/64 in 1/3 steps).
See Menus and Settings (p. 24).
Advanced Shooting Functions
Example:
Flash Exposure Compensation
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Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires

Shooting Mode
1st-curtain
2nd-curtain
1
(Rec.) Menu [Flash Sync] [1st-curtain]*/
[2nd-curtain].
See Menus and
Settings (p. 25).
* Default setting.
The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter speed. Usually, the 1st­curtain is used when shooting.
The flash fires right before the shutter closes. Compared with the 1stcurtain, the flash fires later and allows you to shoot images in which, for example, a car’s taillights seem to trail off behind.
Image shot with the 1st-curtain setting
Image shot with the 2nd-curtain setting
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Shooting in a My Colors Mode

Shooting Mode
* Cannot be set in and modes.
You can change the impression of an image when it is shot.
My Colors Settings
My Colors Off
Vivid
Neutral
Sepia Records in sepia tones. B/W Records in black and white.
Positive Film
Lighter Skin Tone*
Darker Skin Tone*
Vivid Blue
Vivid Green
Vivid Red
Custom Color
* If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those colors
will also be changed.
* You may not obtain the expected results depending on the skin color.
Records normally with this setting. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to
record bold colors. Tones down the contrast and color saturation to
record neutral hues.
Use this option to make red, green or blue colors more intense like the Vivid Red, Vivid Green or Vivid Blue effects. It can produce intense natural-appearing colors like those obtained with positive film.
Use this option to make skin tones lighter.
Use this option to make skin tones darker.
Emphasize blue tints. Use to make blue subjects, such as the sky or ocean, more vivid.
Emphasize green tints. Use to make green subjects, such as mountains, new growth, flowers and lawns, more vivid.
Emphasize red tints. Use to make red subjects, such as flowers or cars, more vivid.
Use this option to adjust the balance between contrast, sharpness, saturation, reds, greens, blues and skin tones*. It can be used to make subtle adjustments, such as making blue colors more vivid or face colors brighter.
*
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FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off).
1
See Menus and Settings (p. 24).
* Default setting.
z Use the or button to select a
My Colors mode.
Shoot.
2
z Mode
See Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 76).
z Modes other than
Press the FUNC./SET button. The display will return to the shooting screen and you can shoot.
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1
2
(Custom Color) .
See Menus and Settings (p. 24).
Use the or button to select [Contrast], [Sharpness], [Saturation], [Red], [Green], [Blue] or [Skin Tone] and the or button to adjust it.
z The altered color will display.
Select an item
Adjust
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.
z This completes the setting. If you press the MENU button at this point, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode.

Changing the Color

Shooting Mode
Allows you to easily transform the colors in an image when shooting. This feature can be used for both still shots and movies, and offers you the enjoyment of staging image and movie effects. However, depending on the shooting conditions, there are occasions when the image may appear rough, or you may not obtain the desired color. Therefore, before you shoot important subjects, we recommend that you shoot trial images and check the results. Moreover, when shooting still images, the camera will record both the My Colors image as well as the original unaltered image when [Save Original] (p. 81) is set to [On].
Color Accent
Color Swap
Depending on the scene shot, ISO speed may rise and image noise may increase.
Use this option to have only the color specified in the LCD monitor remain and to transform all others to black and white.
Use this option to transform a color specified in the LCD monitor into another. Only one different color can be selected. You cannot choose from among multiple colors.
(, ) (, )
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Shooting in the Color Accent Mode
Still image: Control Dial
1
Movie: Control Dial
See Selecting a Shooting Mode in (Basic Guide p. 11).
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2
3
4
.
z The camera will switch to color input
mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color accent image (using the previously set color).
Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button.
z Only one color can be specified. z You can use the or button or the control dial to
specify the range of colors that are retained.
–5: Only takes the color that you want to retain. +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to
retain.
Press to complete the setting, then shoot.
z The default color accent is green. z You may not obtain the expected results if you use the flash. z The specified color accent is retained even if the camera’s
power is turned off.
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Shooting in the Color Swap Mode
Original Color (Before Swapping)
Still image: Control Dial
1
Desired Color (After Swapping)
Movie: Control Dial
See Selecting a Shooting Mode in (Basic Guide p. 11).
Still image Movie
2
.
z The camera will switch to color input
mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set color).
Advanced Shooting Functions
Still image
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Aim the camera so that the original color
3
appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button.
z Only one color can be specified. z You can use the or button to or the control dial
specify the range of colors that are swapped.
–5: Only takes the color that you want to swap. +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to swap.
Aim the camera so that the desired color
4
appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button.
z Only one color can be specified.
Press to complete the setting, then
5
shoot.
z The default setting for color swap mode will change green
into white.
z You may not obtain the expected results if you use the flash. z The colors specified in the color swap mode are retained
even if the camera’s power is turned off.
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Changing the Save Method for the Original Image
When shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can specify whether to record the original image (the image before altering the color) in addition to the color­altered image.
1
(Rec.) Menu [Save Original] [On]/
[Off]*.
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
* Default setting.
z If [On] is selected, the two
images will be numbered consecutively with the altered image shot with the color accent on color swap setting following the original.
When [Save Original] is Set to [On]
- Only the color accent or color swap-altered image is shown in the LCD monitor during shooting.
- The image that appears in the LCD monitor immediately after recording is the altered image shot with the color accent or color swap setting. If you erase the image at this point, the original image is erased along with the altered image. Exercise adequate caution before deleting an image.
- Since two images are recorded with each shot, the number of shots remaining is approximately half the number displayed when this function is set to [Off].
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Registering Settings to the
Shortcut Button
Shooting Mode
One frequently used function can be registered to the (Shortcut) button. You can register the following functions. However, not all functions can be registered depending on the shooting mode.
Menu Item Page Menu Item Page
Not Assigned*
Resolution p. 34, 56 Digital Tele-converter p. 36
Compression p. 34
White Balance*
My Colors*
Light Metering p. 39 Display Off p. 29
*1 Default setting. *2 A custom white balance can be used once a custom white balance
reading has been taken.
*3 A custom photo effect can be used once a custom effect has been set.
Registering a Function
1
ND Filter p. 71
IS Mode
2
p. 42 AF Lock p. 64
3
p. 75 Create Folder p. 85
p. 35
82
1
(Rec.) Menu [Set Shortcut button].
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
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Use the , , or button to select the
2
function you wish to register and press .
z If appears on the lower right of the
icon, you can still register this function but pressing the shortcut button will not activate the function in the current shooting mode.
To Cancel the shortcut button: Select [Not assigned] in Step 2.
Using the Shortcut Button
Press the button.
1
z The registered function is activated and its icon appears on
the LCD monitor.
z Each press of the button cycles between setting values
of the registered function.
z Functions that are not available in the current shooting
mode will not appear even if they are registered.
z When [Digital Tele-converter] is used, the digital zoom
setting will automatically be set to [On] (p. 26).
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Setting the Auto Rotate Function

Shooting Mode
Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor.
(Set up) Menu [Auto Rotate] [On]*/
1
[Off].
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
* Default setting.
z When the Auto Rotate function is set
to [On] and the LCD monitor is set to the detailed display mode during shooting, (normal), (right end is down) or (left end is down) will appear in the display.
z This function may not operate correctly when the camera
is pointed straight up or down. Check that the arrow is pointing in the right direction and if it is not, then set the Auto Rotate function to [Off].
z Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the
orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images.
When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower end to be “down”. It then regulates the optimal white balance, exposure and focus for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto Rotate function.
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Creating an Image Destination (Folder)

Shooting Mode
You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder.
Create New Folder
Auto Create
(Set up) Menu [Create
1
Folder].
Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot.
Use the or button to
2
check mark [Create New Folder] .
z displays in the LCD monitor. The
symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created.
Creates a new folder the next time you shoot images. To create an additional folder, insert the check mark again.
You can also specify a date and time if you wish to create a new folder using a shooting time after the specified date and time.
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
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Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation
2
.
Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option .
z displays when the specified time
arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created.
Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if you are not creating new folders.
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Resetting the File Number

Shooting Mode
The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.
(Set up) Menu [File
1
Numbering] [Continuous]*/ [Auto Reset].
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
* Default setting.
File Number Reset Function
A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image. This is convenient for managing all your images together on a computer because you avoid file name duplication when
Continuous
Auto Reset
changing folders or memory cards.*
* When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with
recorded data is used, the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image is compared with the last one on the card, and the larger of the two is utilized as the basis for new images.
The image and folder number are reset to the starting value (100-0001).* This is convenient for managing images on a folder-by-folder basis.
* When changing to a new memory card. If a memory card
with recorded data is used, the 7-digit serial number comprised of the recorded image folder number and image number will be the number for the new memory card.
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File and Folder Numbers
Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2,000 images can be saved into a single folder.
New Folder Created
Memory Card 1
Continuous
Memory Card Exchanged for Another
Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2
Memory Card 1
Auto Reset
Memory Card 1 Memory Card 2
z Images may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient
free space even if the total number of images in a folder is less than 2,000 because the following types of images are always saved together into the same folder.
- Images from continuous shooting
- Self-timer images (custom)
- Stitch Assist mode images
- Focus Bracketing
- AEB shooting
- Color Accent and Color Swap still images. (When [Save Original] is set to [On])
z Images cannot be played back when the folder numbers are
duplicated or image numbers are duplicated within folders.
z Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information
regarding folder structures or image types.
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Playback/Erasing

n
a
In playback mode, you can select images with the control dial. Turning it counterclockwise selects the previous image while turning it clockwise selects the next image. Please also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 18).

Magnifying Images

Press the zoom lever toward .
1
z A magnified portion of the image will
display.
z Images can be magnified up to a
factor of approximately 10x.
Approximate Locatio of the Displayed Are
Use the , , or button to move
2
around the image.
z If you use the control dial while in the magnified display
mode, the camera will switch to the previous or next image at the same level of magnification.
z You can change the magnification level with the zoom lever.
To Cancel the Magnified Display:
Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.)
Playback/Erasing
Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified.
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Viewing Images in Sets of Nine
(Index Playback)
Press the zoom lever toward .
1
z Up to nine images can be viewed at
once in index playback.
z Use the , , or button to
change the image selection.
To Return to Single Image Playback:
Press the zoom lever toward .
Switching between Sets of Nine Images
The jump bar will display if you press the button while in index playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images. z Pressing the zoom lever toward also
switches the display. Use the or button to move to the previous or next set of 9 images.
z Hold the FUNC./SET button down and press the or
button to jump to the first or last set.
To Cancel the Jump Bar:
Press the button.
Selected Image
Jump Bar
Movie
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Organizing Images by Category

You can organize images into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). At the category level, you can perform the following.
z Image searches (p. 92) z Slide Show (p. 103) z Protect (p. 107) z Erase (p. 109) z Configure print settings (p. 111)
1 (Play) Menu .
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
z In playback mode, you can press the
button to display the screen in
Step 2 directly.
2 Use the or button to select an image to
classify and the or button to select a category and press the button.
z You can put the same image into
more than one category.
z You can cancel the classification by
pressing the FUNC./SET button a second time.
When erasing, printing or compiling a slide show, it is convenient to categorize images in the [To Do] category.
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Jumping to Images

When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search.
Shot Date
My Category
Folder Displays the first image in each folder.
Movie Jumps to a movie.
By 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time.
By 100 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time.
In single image playback mode, press the
1
button.
z The camera will switch to jump search mode.
Use the or button to select a search
2
key.
z The screen sample will vary slightly
according to the search key.
z You can show/hide image information
using the DISPLAY button.
Jumps to the first image of each shooting date.
Displays the first image in each category.
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Display the Images.
3
z / : press the or button. z ///: use the or
button to select date, category, folder
or movie for playback and press the FUNC./SET button.
- The camera will switch to defined playback mode and play back only images corresponding to the search key.
- Press the
To Return to Single Image Playback: Press the MENU button.
z Defined playback mode will be canceled under the following
conditions:
- When images or movies are placed in categories
- When images with My Colors effects or edited movies are saved as a new file.
- When erasing an image with [Erase] in the on the (Play) menu.
button to cancel defined playback mode.
Select the search key
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Viewing Movies

Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode.
Display a movie and press .
1
z Images with a icon are
movies.
Select (Play) and press .
2
z The movie will pause if you press the FUNC./SET button
during playback. It will resume when you press the button again.
z When playback ends, the movie stops at the last frame
displayed. Press the FUNC./SET button to display the movie control panel.
z You can switch between showing/hiding the playback
progress bar by pressing the DISPLAY button while playing a movie.
z If playback was halted partway through in the prior viewing
session, playback will resume from the last frame displayed.
Movie Control Panel
Volume Level (Adjust it with the
or button)
Playback Progress Bar
Time movie was shot
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Operating the Movie Control Panel
Ends playback and returns to single image playback
Print (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details.)
Play
Slow Motion (You can use the button to slow down or the
button to speed up playback.)
Displays the first frame
Previous Frame (Rewinds if the
Next Frame (Fast Forwards if the
Displays the last frame
Edit (Switches to movie editing mode.) (p. 95)
z Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when
playing a movie on a TV set (p. 133).
z The sound cannot be played in slow motion playback.
FUNC./SET
FUNC./SET
button is held down.)
button is held down.)

Editing Movies

You can delete portions of recorded movies.
Movies that are protected or less than 1 second long cannot be edited.
Playback/Erasing
Select (Edit) in the movie
1
control panel and press .
z The movie editing panel and the
movie editing bar will display.
Movie Editing Panel
Movie Editing Bar
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Use the or button to select (Cut
2
Beginning) or (Cut End) and the or button to specify the cut point ( ).
z To check a temporarily edited movie, select (Play) and
press the FUNC./SET button.
z Selecting (Exit) cancels the edit and restores the movie
control panel.
Select (Save) and press .
3
Select [New File] or
4
[Overwrite] and press .
z [New File] saves the edited movie
under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged. Note, if you press the FUNC./SET button while saving the movie, saving is cancelled.
z [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name.
The pre-edit data is lost.
z When there is not enough space left on the memory card,
only [Overwrite] can be selected.
Depending on the movie’s file size, it may take some time to save an edited movie. If the batteries run out partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, it is recommended to use fully charged batteries or the AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC20 (sold separately) (p. 138).
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Rotating Images in the Display

Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display.
Original 90° 270°
(Play) Menu .
1
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
Use the or button to select an image to
2
rotate and press to rotate it.
z Cycle through the 90°/270°/original orientations with each
press of the FUNC./SET button.
z This also can be set in the index playback mode.
When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images.
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Playback with Transition Effects

You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images.
No transition effect.
The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed.
Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the button to have the next image display from the right.
1
(Play) Menu / */ .
See Menus and Settings (p. 25).
* Default setting.

Adding My Colors Effects

You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 75.
Vivid Lighter Skin Tone
Neutral Darker Skin Tone
Sepia Vivid Blue
B/W Vivid Green
Positive Film Vivid Red
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