Canon PowerShot SX40 HS User Guide

Camera User Guide

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• Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety
Precautions” section, before using the camera.

• Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera
properly.

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

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Checking the Package Contents

Camera

Battery Pack NB-10L

(with Terminal Cover)

Battery Charger

CB-2LC/CB-2LCE

Lens Cap

Neck Strap

NS-DC11

Case for Hot Shoe Cap

Interface Cable

IFC-400PCU

Warranty CardGetting Started DIGITAL CAMERA

Solution Disk

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

Using the PDF Manuals

The following PDF manuals are included in the Readme folder of the CD­ROM:
When the software is installed on your computer, the PDF manuals will be
copied to the computer and you can refer to them by clicking the shortcuts
on the desktop.

• Camera User Guide (This Guide)

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

• Software Guide

Read when you want to use the included software.

• A memory card is not included (p. 16).

• Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.

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Read This First

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• Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images

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

• The images recorded with this camera are intended for personal use. Do

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

• This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If there is a

problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of
sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer
Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the
customer support list supplied with your camera.

• The LCD monitor and viewfinder are produced with extremely high-

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

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

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

• Please take care when operating the camera for an extended period as the

camera body may become warm. This is not a malfunction.

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What Do You Want to Do?

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Landscape

(p. 61)

Sports
(p. 60)

Monochrome

(p. 67)

Fish-eye Effect

(p. 65)

IwP

At the Beach

(p. 62)

Against Snow

(p. 62)

Portraits

(p. 61)

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Foliage

(p. 62)

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Low Light

(p. 62)

Fireworks

(p. 63)

Miniature Effect

(p. 65)

Toy Camera Effect

(p. 66)

Night Scenes

(p. 62)

Vivid Colors

(p. 64)

Poster Effect

(p. 64)

Take good people shots

Shoot various other scenes

Shoot with special effects

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4 Shoot

z Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings (Auto mode) ..... 25

z Focus on faces ........................................................... 25, 61, 87, 94

z Shoot in places where I cannot use the flash (turn off the flash) .. 26

z Take pictures with me in them too (self-timer)........................ 53, 73

z Insert the date and time into my shots.......................................... 52

z Shoot a movie clip just before taking a picture ............................. 70

z Shoot continuously at high speed................................................. 74

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What Do You Want to Do?

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1 View

z Look at my pictures ...................................................................... 28

z Automatically play back pictures (slideshow) ............................. 124

z Look at my pictures on a TV....................................................... 174

z Look at my pictures on a computer .............................................. 33

z Quickly search pictures ...................................................... 120, 121

z Erase pictures....................................................................... 29, 132

E Shoot/View Movies

z Shoot movies........................................................................ 30, 107

z View movies ................................................................................. 32

z Shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion. 111

c Print

z Print pictures............................................................................... 146

Save

z Save images to a computer.......................................................... 33

3 Other

z Turn off sounds............................................................................. 44

z Use the camera abroad ........................................................ 16, 163

z Understand what is displayed on the screen .............................. 191

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Table of Contents

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Checking the Package Contents .......2

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

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

Table of Contents ..............................6

Safety Precautions.............................9

Conventions Used in This Guide .....11

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

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

Compatible Memory Cards

(Sold Separately) ...........................16

Inserting the Battery and

Memory Card .................................17

Using the Screen .............................19

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

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

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

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

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)...........25

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

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

Shooting Movies ..............................30

Viewing Movies ................................32

Transferring Images to a Computer

for Viewing.....................................33

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Learning More ..................37

Components Guide ..........................38

Screen Display.................................40

Adjusting the Viewfinder ..................41

FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations ....42

MENU – Basic Operations ...............43

Changing the Sound Settings..........44

Adjusting the Screen Brightness......45

Indicator ...........................................46

Returning the Camera to Default

Settings ......................................... 47

Power Saving Function

(Auto Power Down) ....................... 48

Clock Function ................................ 48

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Shooting with Commonly

Used Functions ................49

Zooming In More Closely on Subjects

(Digital Zoom) ............................... 50

Reacquiring Zoomed In Subjects

(Zoom Framing Assist).................. 51

Inserting the Date and Time ............ 52

Using the Self-Timer ....................... 53

Changing the Aspect Ratio ............. 55

Changing the Recording Pixel Setting

(Image Size).................................. 56

Changing the Compression Ratio

(Image Quality) ............................. 56

Correcting the Green Tint from

Mercury Lamps ............................. 58

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Adding Effects and
Shooting in Various

Conditions ........................59

Take shots of moving subjects

(Sports) ......................................... 60

Shooting in Special Scenes ............61

Adding Effects and Shooting

(Creative Filters) ........................... 64

Making Short Movies Automatically

(Movie Digest) ............................... 70

Detecting a Face and Shooting

(Smart Shutter) ............................. 71

High-Speed Continuous Shooting

(High-speed Burst HQ) ................. 74

Shooting Stitch Assist Images......... 76

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Choosing Settings Yourself

...........................................77

Shooting in Program AE ................. 78

Adjusting the Brightness

(Exposure Compensation) ............ 78

Turning the Flash On ...................... 79

Correcting the Brightness and

Shooting (i-Contrast)..................... 79

Adjusting the White Balance ........... 80

Changing the ISO Speed................ 81

Changing the Tone of an Image

(My Colors) ................................... 81

Continuous Shooting....................... 83

Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ........... 84

Using the Digital Tele-Converter..... 85

Changing the AF Frame Mode........ 86

Changing the AF Frame Position

and Size........................................ 88

Choosing the Subject to Focus On

(Tracking AF) ................................ 89

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

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

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

Focus Bracketing

(Focus-BKT Mode) ....................... 92

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode .... 93

Choosing the Person to Focus On

(Face Select) ................................ 94

Changing the Metering Method....... 95

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

Shooting with the FE Lock .............. 96

Auto Exposure Bracketing

(AEB Mode) .................................. 97

Adjusting the Flash Exposure

Compensation............................... 98

Shooting with Slow Synchro ........... 98

Red-Eye Correction ........................ 99

Checking for Shut Eyes ................. 100

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Getting More Out of Your

Camera............................101

Setting the Shutter Speed ............. 102

Setting the Aperture Value ............103

Setting the Shutter Speed and

Aperture Value ............................ 104

Adjusting the Flash Output ............ 105

Saving Shooting Settings .............. 106

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Using Various Functions for

Shooting Movies ............107

Shooting Movies in E Mode......... 108

Changing the Movie Mode ............108

Shooting Various Kinds of Movies.109
Shoot Movies That Look Like a

Miniature Model

(Miniature Effect) ......................... 110

Shooting Super Slow Motion

Movies......................................... 111

Changing the Image Quality.......... 113

Taking Still Images while

Shooting a Movie ........................114

AE Lock/Exposure Shift................. 115

Sound Settings..............................115

Other Shooting Functions.............. 116

Editing ........................................... 117

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Using Various Playback and

Editing Functions........... 119

Quickly Searching Images............. 120

Viewing Images in Filtered

Playback...................................... 121

Checking the Focus....................... 123

Viewing Slideshows....................... 124

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Magnifying Images.........................125

Viewing Each Image in a Group ....125

Displaying Various Images

(Smart Shuffle) ............................127

Changing Image Transitions..........128

Protecting Images..........................128

Erasing Images ..............................132

Tagging Images as Favorites ........134

Organizing Images by Category

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

Rotating Images.............................138

Resizing Images ............................139

Trimming........................................140

Adding Effects with the My Colors

Function.......................................141

Correcting the Brightness

(i-Contrast)...................................142

Correcting the Red-Eye Effect.......143

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Printing............................145

Printing Images ..............................146

Choosing Images for Printing

(DPOF) ........................................152

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Customizing Camera

Settings ...........................157

Changing Camera Settings............158

Changing Shooting Function

Settings ....................................... 165

Registering Commonly Used Shooting

Menus (My Menu) ....................... 171

Changing Playback Function

Settings ....................................... 172

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Useful Information .........173

Viewing Images on a TV ............... 174

Using Household Power................ 178

Using the Lens Hood

(Sold Separately) ........................ 179

Using an Externally Mounted Flash

(Sold Separately) ........................ 180

Using an Eye-Fi Card.................... 184

Troubleshooting ............................ 186

List of Messages That Appear

on the Screen.............................. 189

Information Displayed

on the Screen.............................. 191

Functions and Menu Lists ............. 196

Handling Precautions .................... 206

Specifications ................................ 207

Accessories ................................... 211

Separately Sold Accessories ........ 212

Index ............................................. 215

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Safety Precautions

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

below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.

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

yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.

•

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

Warning

• Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight. In particular,
remain at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

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

Strap: Putting the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.

• Use only recommended power sources.

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

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.

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

dropped or otherwise damaged.

• Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or

otherwise behaves abnormally.

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

product.

•

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

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

This could result in electrical shock or fire.
If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn
the camera off and remove the battery.
If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera
distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Use only the recommended battery.

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

• Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, wipe away any dust

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

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

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

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

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

or plug.

The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause
injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the battery
electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water.

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

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Safety Precautions

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• Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.

The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of
electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the
camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes
and medical facilities.

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

CD-ROMs.

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

Caution

• When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it, subject it to

strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other objects.

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

This could lead to injury or damage the camera.

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

This could result in burns or damage to the flash.

• Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places:

- Places subject to strong sunlight

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

- Humid or dusty areas

These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.
High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing.

• The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for

prolonged periods.

• When using the separately sold lens filters, be sure to attach them firmly.

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

Caution

• Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day).

Doing so may damage the image sensor.

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

dust or sand to enter the camera.

This may cause the product to malfunction.

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

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

Denotes the possibility of injury.

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

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Conventions Used in This Guide

Right Button

FUNC./SET Button

Up Button

Left Button

Down Button

Control Dial

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

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

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

Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.

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

when you are not using it.

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

charging.

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

• Do not place the battery near pets.

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

• When putting the camera in your bag, close the screen to face inward to ensure

that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen.

• Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

Conventions Used in This Guide

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

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

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

represented by the following icons.

• : Things you should be careful about

• : Troubleshooting tips

• : Hints for getting more out of your camera

• : Supplemental information

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

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

• The various types of memory cards that can be used in this camera are

collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.

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Getting Started

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Keep your arms tight against your body while
holding the camera firmly by the sides when
shooting. Be sure that your fingers do not
block the flash while it is raised.

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

latter part of this chapter explains how to shoot and view movies and

transfer images to a computer.

Attaching Included Items/Holding the Camera

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

the camera during use.

• Attach the included lens cap cord to the strap.

• Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning on the camera. Clip the lens

cap to the neck strap when not in use.

• When not in use, store the camera with the lens cap attached.

• Refer to p. 180 for details on the included case for the hot shoe cap.

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Charging the Battery

CB-2LC

CB-2LCE

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Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery
as it is not charged at the time of purchase.

Remove the cover.

Insert the battery.

z Align the S marks on the battery and

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

Charge the battery.

z For CB-2LC: Flip out the plug ( ) and

plug the charger into a power outlet ( ).

z For CB-2LCE: Plug the power cord into

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

X The CHARGE lamp lights and charging

starts.

X The FULL lamp will light when charging

has finished. Charging takes approx.
1 hour and 50 minutes.

Remove the battery.

z Unplug the battery charger from the power

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

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

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Charging the Battery

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Number of Possible Shots/Shooting and Playback Times

Number of Shots*

Screen On

Viewfinder On

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

Association (CIPA) measu rement standard.

*2 Times are based on default settings, starting and stopping shooting, turning the camera on

and off, and operations such as using the zoom.

*3 Times are based on repeatedly shooting until the maximum clip length is reached or recording

stops automatically.

• Under some shooting conditions, the number of possible shots and shooting time may

be less than mentioned above.

Movie Shooting Time*

Number of Shots Approx. 400

Movie Shooting Time*

Playback Time Approx. 9 hr.

1

2

Continuous

Shooting*

2

Continuous

Shooting*

Approx. 380

Approx. 1 hr. 20 min.

Approx. 2 hr. 30 min.

3

Approx. 1 hr. 20 min.

Approx. 2 hr. 30 min.

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Battery Charge Indicator

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

Display Summary

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

What if...

• What if the battery develops a bulge?

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

• What if the battery is quickly depleted even after charging?

The battery has reached the end of its life span. Purchase a new battery.

Sufficient charge.

Slightly depleted, but sufficient.

(Blinking red) Nearly depleted. Charge the battery.

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Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)

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Using the battery and charger effectively

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

used.
Charged batteries continue to discharge naturally even if
they are not used.
Attach the cover to a charged battery so that the S mark
is visible.

• How to store the battery for long periods:

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

• The battery charger can also be used when abroad.

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

Compatible Memory Cards
(Sold Separately)

The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities.

• SD memory cards*

• SDHC memory cards*

• SDXC memory cards*

• Eye-Fi cards

* This memory card complies with SD standards. Some cards may not operate properly

depending on the brand of card used.

Depending on your computer’s OS version, SDXC memory cards may not
be recognized even when using a commercially available card reader.
Check to make sure that your OS supports SDXC memory cards
beforehand.

About Eye-Fi Cards

This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including
wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with
the card manufacturer.
Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries
or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear
whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with
the card manufacturer.

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

Terminals

Label

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Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately).

Check the card’s write-protect tab.

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

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

Open the cover.

z Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).

Insert the battery.

z Insert the battery as shown until it locks

into place with a click.

z Be sure to insert the battery in the correct

direction or it will not properly lock into
place.

Insert the memory card.

z Insert the memory card as shown until it

locks into place with a click.

z Be sure the memory card is oriented

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

Close the cover.

z Close the cover ( ), and press downward

as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ).

What if [Memory card locked] appears on the screen?

If the write-protect tab is in the locked position, [Memory card locked] will appear
on the screen and you will not be able to take or erase images.

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card

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Removing the Battery and Memory Card

Remove the battery.

z Open the cover and press the battery lock

in the direction of the arrow.

X The battery will pop up.

Remove the memory card.

z Push the memory card in until you hear a

click, then slowly release it.

X The memory card will pop up.

Number of Shots per Memory Card

Memory Card 4GB 16GB

Number of Shots Approx. 1231 Approx. 5042

• Values are based on the default settings.

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

subject and the memory card used.

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

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

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Using the Screen

Approx. 90°

Approx. 180°

Approx.
175°

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Open the screen.

z Open the screen ( ), and rotate it forward

(toward the lens) 180° ( ).

z Close the screen ( ).

Adjusting the Position of the Screen

z You can adjust the angle and orientation of

the screen for the shooting conditions.

z To protect the screen, always keep it

closed, facing the camera body when the
camera is not in use.

• When the camera is on, opening the screen will turn the screen on and

the viewfinder off. Closing the screen so it faces the camera body will turn
the screen off and the viewfinder on.

• In a Shooting mode, if the screen is opened and rotated toward the lens,

the image will be flipped from left to right (mirror image). To cancel the
reverse display function, press the n button to choose [Reverse
Disp.] in the 4 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].

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Setting the Date and Time

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

Turn on the camera.

z Press the power button.

X The Date/Time screen will appear.

Set the date and time.

z Press the qr buttons to choose an option.
z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial

to set a value.

z Once all settings are complete, press the

m button.

Set the home time zone.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose your home time zone.

Complete the setting.

z Press the m button to complete the

setting. After a confirmation screen
appears, the shooting screen will
reappear.

z Pressing the power button will turn off the

camera.

Reappearing Date/Time screen

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

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Setting the Date and Time

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Daylight saving time settings

If you choose in Step 2 on p. 20 and press the op buttons or turn the 5
dial to choose , you will set the time to daylight saving (1 hour ahead).

Changing the Date and Time

You can change the current date and time settings.

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Date/Time].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.
z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial

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

Change the date and time.

z Follow Steps 2 – 3 on p. 20 to adjust the

settings.

z Press the n button to close the menu.

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

the date/time settings to be retained for about 3 weeks after the battery
pack has been removed.

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

separately, p. 212) the date/time battery can be charged in about 4 hours
even if the camera is not turned on.

• If the date/time battery is depleted, the Date/Time screen will appear

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

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Setting the Display Language

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You can change the language that displays on the screen.

Enter Playback mode.

z Press the 1 button.

Display the settings screen.

z Press and hold the m button, then

immediately press the n button.

Set the display language.

z Press the opqr buttons or turn the 5

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

X Once the display language has been set,

the settings screen will close.

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

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

You can also change the display language by pressing the n button
to choose [Language ] in the 3 tab.

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Formatting Memory Cards

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Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other
devices, you should format the card with this camera.
Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card.
As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before
formatting the memory card.
Before formatting an Eye-Fi card (p. 184), be sure to install the software
contained on the card to a computer.

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Format].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.
z Press the op buttons or turn the

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

5

dial

Choose [OK].

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose [OK], then press the m button.

Format the memory card.

z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial

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

z When formatting ends, [Memory card

formatting complete] appears on the
screen. Press the m button.

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Pressing the Shutter Button

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

• The total capacity of the memory card displayed in the formatting screen

may be less than indicated on the memory card.

• Perform a low-level format (p. 159) of the memory card when the camera

does not operate properly, the recording/reading speed of a memory card
has dropped, when continuous shooting speed slows down, or when
movie recording stops suddenly.

Pressing the Shutter Button

To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button
lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot.

Press halfway (Press lightly to focus).

z Press lightly until the camera beeps twice

and AF frames appear where the camera
focused.

Press fully (Press fully to shoot).

The camera plays the shutter sound and

X

takes the shot.

z Since the shot is being taken while the

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

Does the length of the shutter sound change?

• Since the time required to shoot differs depending on the scene you want to

take, the length of the shutter sound may change.

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

image may be blurry.

If you shoot without pressing the shutter button halfway, the image may not
be in focus.

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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

Focus Range (approx.)

Zoom Bar

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Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can
let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. When
the flash fires, the white balance of the main subject and background will be
automatically adjusted to obtain the best color (Multi-area White Balance).

Turn on the camera.

z Press the power button.

X The start-up screen will appear.

Enter A mode.

z Set the mode dial to A.
z When you point the camera toward the

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

X The icon for the determined scene, and the

IS mode icon will appear on the screen
(pp. 192, 193).

X The camera will focus on detected

subjects and display frames on them.

Compose the shot.

z Moving the zoom lever toward i

(telephoto) will zoom in on your subject,
making it appear larger. Moving the lever
toward j (wide angle) will zoom out from
your subject, making it appear smaller.
(The zoom bar showing the zoom position
appears on the screen.)

z If you move the zoom lever all the way

toward i (telephoto) or j (wide angle),
the camera will zoom in or out quickly. If
you move the zoom lever slightly, it will
zoom in or out slowly.

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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

AF Frame

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Focus.

z Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

X When the camera focuses, it will beep

twice and AF frames will appear where the
camera focused.
Several AF frames will appear when the
camera focuses on more than 1 point.

z If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen,

raise the flash manually to use it. If you
manually lower the flash until it closes, it
will not fire.

Shoot.

z Press the shutter button fully to shoot.

X The camera will play the shutter sound and

shoot. The flash will automatically fire in
low light conditions if it is raised.

X The image will appear on the screen for

approximately 2 seconds.

z You can take a second picture even while

an image is displayed by pressing the
shutter button again.

What if...

• What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as

expected?

The scene icon (p. 192) that appears on the screen may not match the actual
scene, and you may not obtain the expected results. If this happens, try
shooting in G mode (p. 77).

• What if the screen is off even when the camera is turned on?

The display is set to the viewfinder. Press the l button several times to
restore the display to the screen.

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Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)

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• What if white and gray frames appear when you point the camera toward

a subject?

A white frame appears on the face or subject that the camera detected as the
main subject, while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will
follow the subjects within a certain range.
If the subject moves, however, the gray frames will disappear, leaving only the
white frame.

• What if a frame does not appear on the subject you want to shoot?

The subject may not be detected, and frames may appear on the background.
If this happens, try shooting in G mode (p. 77).

• What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway?

A blue frame appears when a moving subject is detected; the focus and
exposure will continuously adjust (Servo AF).

• What if a flashing appears?

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

• What if the camera does not play any sounds?

You may have been pressing the l button while turning on the camera,
which will turn off all sounds. To turn the sounds on, press the n button to
choose [Mute] in the 3 tab, then press the qr buttons to choose [Off].

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

The subject is too far away for the flash to reach. The effective flash range is
approximately 50 cm – 7.0 m (1.6 – 23 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and
approximately 1.4 – 3.0 m (4.6 – 9.8 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i).

• What if the camera beeps once when the shutter button is pressed

halfway?

Your subject may be too close. Move about 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) or more away when
the camera is at maximum telephoto (i).

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

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

• What if the h icon blinks when you try to shoot?

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

What if an icon appears on the screen?

The icon for the determined scene, and the IS mode icon will appear on the
screen. For details on the icons that appear, see “Scene Icons” (p. 192) and “IS
Mode Icons” (p. 193).

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Viewing Images

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Choosing the subject to focus on (Tracking AF)

After pressing the o button and displaying , point the camera so that is
on the subject you want to focus on. Press and hold the shutter button halfway to
display a blue frame where focus and exposure will be maintained (Servo AF).
Press the shutter button fully to shoot.

Viewing Images

You can view the images you have taken on the screen.

Enter Playback mode.

z Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image.

z Pressing the q button or turning the 5

dial counter-clockwise will cycle through
the images from newest to oldest.

z Pressing the r button or turning the 5

dial clockwise will cycle through the
images from oldest to newest.

z The images change more quickly if you

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

z The lens will retract after approximately 1

minute elapses.

z Pressing the 1 button again while the

lens is retracted will turn the camera off.

Switching to Shooting mode

Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera
to Shooting mode.

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Erasing Images

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

Enter Playback mode.

z Press the 1 button.

X The last image you took will appear.

Choose an image to erase.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

display an image to erase.

Erase the image.

z Press the a button.
z When [Erase?] appears on the screen,

press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to
choose [Erase], then press the m button.

X The displayed image will be erased.

z To exit instead of erasing, press the qr

buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose
[Cancel], then press the m button.

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Shooting Movies

Remaining Time

Elapsed Time

Microphones

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The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the
best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo.

Set the camera to A mode and
compose the shot.

z Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 25 to compose the

shot.

z You can check the remaining shooting

time on the screen.

Shoot.

z Press the movie button.
z Black bars appear at the top and bottom of

the screen. These areas cannot be
recorded.

X The camera will beep once, recording will

start, and [ Rec] and the elapsed time will
appear on the screen.

z Once shooting begins, take your finger off

the movie button.

z If you change the composition of your shot

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

z Do not touch the microphones while

shooting.

z Do not press any buttons other than the

movie button while shooting. The sound
the buttons make will be recorded in the
movie.

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Shooting Movies

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Stop shooting.

z Press the movie button again.

X The camera will beep twice and stop

shooting the movie.

X Shooting will automatically stop when the

memory card fills.

What if white and gray frames appear when shooting?

A white frame appears on the face that the camera detected as the main subject,
while gray frames appear on other detected faces. The frames will follow the
subjects within a certain range.

Zooming while shooting

Moving the zoom lever while shooting will zoom in on or out from the subject.
However, operation sounds will be recorded.

• When the mode dial is set to A, the icon for the determined scene will

appear (p. 192). “When Moving” icons will not appear, however. Under
certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual scene.

• If you change the composition while shooting and the white balance is not

optimal, press the movie button to stop recording, then start recording
again (only when the image quality is set to (p. 113)).

• Movies can be shot by pressing the movie button even when the mode

dial is in positions other than A (p. 107).

• When the mode dial is set to E, you can adjust each setting for shooting

movies (p. 107).

Shooting Time

Memory Card 4GB 16GB

Shooting Time Approx. 14 min. 34 sec. Approx. 59 min. 40 sec.

• Shooting times are based on default settings.

• Maximum clip length is approx. 29 min. 59 sec.

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

memory cards. SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended.

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Viewing Movies

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You can view the movies you have shot on the screen.

Enter Playback mode.

z Press the 1 button.

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

Choose a movie.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the

choose a movie, then press the m button.

X The movie control panel will appear.

Play the movie.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose , then press the m button.

X The movie will play.

z Press the op buttons to adjust the

volume.

z If you press the m button, you can pause

or resume playback.

X After the movie finishes, appears.

5

dial to

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Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing

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How can I play back movies on a computer?

Install the included software (p. 34).

• When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play

smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer’s
capabilities. Use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory
card, then play back the movie with the camera. If you connect the camera to a
TV, you can view images on the larger screen.

Transferring Images to a Computer for
Viewing

You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the
camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software included
with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from
the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation.

System Requirements

Windows

Windows 7 (Including Service Pack 1)

OS

Computer Model

CPU

RAM

Interface

Free Hard Disk
Space

Display

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

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

Windows Vista SP2
Windows XP SP3

The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in
USB ports.

Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher (still images), Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or
higher (movies)

Windows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or more
Windows 7 (32bit), Windows Vista (64bit, 32bit): 1GB or more (still
images), 2 GB or more (movies)
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (still images), 2 GB or more
(movies)

USB

420 MB or more*

1024 x 768 pixels or higher

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Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing

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Macintosh

OS

Computer Model

CPU

RAM

Interface

Free Hard Disk
Space

Display

Mac OS X v10.5 - v10.6

The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in
USB ports.

Intel Processor (still images)
Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher (movies)

Mac OS X v10.6: 1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more
(movies)
Mac OS X v10.5: 512 MB or more (still images), 2 GB or more
(movies)

USB

480 MB or more

1024 x 768 pixels or higher

Installing the Software

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

Place the CD-ROM in the
computer’s CD-ROM drive.

z Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL

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

z When the CD-ROM is placed in a

Macintosh, a CD-ROM icon will appear on
the desktop. Double-click the icon to open
the CD-ROM, then double click when
it appears.

Install the software.

z For Windows, click [Easy Installation], and

for Macintosh click [Install], then follow the
on-screen instructions to proceed with the
installation.

z If the [User Account Control] window

appears in Windows, follow the on-screen
instructions to proceed.

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Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing

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Complete the installation.

z For Windows, click [Restart] or [Finish],

then remove the CD-ROM when your
desktop screen appears.

z For Macintosh, click [Finish] in the screen

that appears when the installation is
complete, then remove the CD-ROM when
your desktop screen appears.

Transferring and Viewing Images

Connect the camera to the
computer.

z Turn off the camera.
z Open the cover and insert the included

interface cable’s smaller plug (p. 2) firmly
into the camera terminal in the direction
shown.

z Insert the interface cable’s larger plug into

the computer’s USB port. For details on
the computer’s USB port, refer to the user
guide provided with the computer.

Turn on the camera to open
CameraWindow.

z Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.

z For Windows, click [Downloads Images

From Canon Camera using Canon
CameraWindow] when it appears on the
screen. CameraWindow will appear when
a connection is established between the
camera and computer.

z For Macintosh, CameraWindow will

appear when a connection is established
between the camera and computer.

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Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing

CameraWindow

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• If CameraWindow does not appear even after following Step 2 for

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

• If CameraWindow does not appear even after following Step 2 for

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

• For Windows 7, use the following steps to display CameraWindow.

Click on the task bar.
In the screen that appears, click the link to modify the program.

• You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function

Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon
CameraWindow] and click [OK].
Double click .

in the included software by simply connecting your camera to a computer.
There are, however, the following limitations.

- It may take a few minutes from when you connect the camera to the computer

until you can transfer images.

- Images shot in the vertical orientation may be transferred in the horizontal

orientation.

- Protection settings for images may be lost when transferred to a computer.

- There may be problems transferring images or image information correctly

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

- Some functions in the included software may not be available, such as editing

movies, and transferring images to the camera.

Transfer Images.

z Click [Import Images from Camera], and

then click [Import Untransferred Images].

X Images will transfer to the computer.

Images will be sorted by date and saved in
separate folders in the Pictures folder.

z When image transfer is complete, close

CameraWindow and press the 1 button
to turn the camera off, then unplug the
cable.

z For details on how to view images using a

computer, refer to the Software Guide.

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Learning More

2

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

screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.

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Components Guide

Scene Mode

You can shoot with the optimum
settings for the scene (p. 60).

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

Choose settings yourself to take
various types of pictures (p. 78).

Auto Mode

You can leave it to the
camera to select settings for
fully automatic shooting
(pp. 25, 30).

Creative Filters Mode

You can add various effects to
images when shooting (p. 64).

Movie Mode

For shooting movies
(p. 108).
Even if the mode dial is
set to a position other
than Movie mode,
movies can be shot by
pressing the movie
button (p. 109).

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Zoom Lever
Shooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide
Angle) (pp. 25, 50)
Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index)
(pp. 120, 125)
Shutter Button (p. 24)
Strap Mount (p. 13)
Mode Dial
Flash (pp. 26, 79)
Hot Shoe Cap (p. 180)
Microphones (p. 30)

Mode Dial

Use the mode dial to change the Shooting mode.

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h (Flash) Button (
Speaker
Lamp (pp. 53, 71, 72, 73, 165, 166)
Focal Length (approx.)
Lens
Lens Hood/Filter Adapter Mount
(p. 179)
Tripod Socket
Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 17)
DC Coupler Cable Port (p. 178)

pp. 79, 98

)

Components Guide

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Screen (LCD Monitor)
(pp. 19, 40, 191, 194)

(Short Cut) (p. 170) /

c (Direct Print) Button (p. 146)
Diopter Adjustment Dial (p. 41)
Viewfinder (p. 40)
Movie Button (pp. 30, 107)
Indicator (p. 46)
Power Button (p. 20)

(Zoom Framing Assist) (p. 51) /

d (Jump) Button (p. 121)
HDMI™ Terminal (p. 175)
1 (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 119)
A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) /
DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 35, 174, 146)

Control Dial

(AF Frame Selector) (p. 88) /

a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 29)
n Button (p. 43)
l (Display) Button (pp. 27, 40)
e (Macro) (p. 84) / f (Manual Focus)
(p. 93) / q Button
b (Exposure Compensation) (p. 78) /
o Button

(p. 81) / r Button
m FUNC./SET Button (p. 42)
Q (Self-Timer) (pp. 53, 54) / p Button

Control Dial

z Turning the control dial allows you to

perform operations such as choosing
items or switching images. Except for a
few operations, the same operations are
possible with the opqr buttons.

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Screen Display

LCD Monitor (Screen)

Viewfinder

Display 1 Display 2

Display 1 Display 2

Focus Check

Display (p. 123)

Detailed

Information Display

No Information

Display

Simple Information

Display

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Switching the Display

You can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 191
for details on information that appears on the screen.
Opening the screen with the camera on will turn the screen on, and turn the
viewfinder off. Closing the screen so that it faces inward will turn the screen
off, and turn the viewfinder on (p. 19).

Shooting

Playback

You can also switch the display by pressing the l button while the
image displays right after shooting. However, Simple Information Display is
not available. You can change the display that appears first by pressing the
n button, then choosing [Review info] in the 4 tab (p. 167).

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Adjusting the Viewfinder

Bright

Dark

High

Low

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Screen Display in Low Light Conditions

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

Overexposure Warning during Playback

In Detailed Information Display (p. 40), overexposed areas of the image flash
on the screen.

Histogram during Playback

z The graph that appears in Detailed

Information Display (p. 194) is called the
histogram. The histogram shows the
distribution of brightness in an image
horizontally, and the amount of brightness
vertically, and in this way you can judge
the exposure.

z The histogram can also be displayed while

shooting (pp. 167, 191).

Adjusting the Viewfinder

You can adjust the viewfinder so that the display is clearly visible (Dioptric
adjustment).

Switch to the viewfinder display.

z Press the l button several times until

the viewfinder turns on (p. 40).

Adjust the diopter.

z Adjust the dial while looking through the

viewfinder.

z Adjustments of -4.0 to +1.0 m

be made.

-1

(dpt) can

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FUNC. Menu – Basic Operations

Menu Items

Available Options

COPY

Commonly used functions can be set with the FUNC. menu.
The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 198
– 199).

Display the FUNC. menu.

z Press the m button.

Choose a menu item.

z Press the op buttons to choose a menu

item.

X The available options for the menu item

appear in the lower part of the screen.

Choose an option.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose an option.

z You can also choose settings by pressing

the l button on options that display

.

z To return to the menu items, press the

l button.

Complete the setting.

z Press the m button.

X The shooting screen will reappear and the

setting you chose will display on the
screen.

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MENU – Basic Operations

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Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized
under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ
depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 200 – 203).

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose a tab.

z Move the zoom lever or press the qr

buttons to choose a tab.

Choose an item.

z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial

to choose an item.

z Some items require you to press the m or

r button to display a submenu in which

you change the setting.

Choose an option.

z Press the qr buttons to choose an option.

Complete the setting.

z Press the n button to restore the

normal screen.

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Changing the Sound Settings

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You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.

Muting Sounds

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Mute].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.
z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial

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

z Press the n button to restore the

normal screen.

• You can also mute camera sounds by holding down the l button and

turning the camera on.

• If you mute camera sounds, the sound will also be muted when playing

back movies (p. 32). If you press the o button while playing back a
movie, the sound will play back, and you can adjust the volume with the
op buttons.

Adjusting the Volume

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

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Adjusting the Screen Brightness

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Choose [Volume].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.
z Press the op buttons or turn the

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

Adjust the volume.

z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial

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

z Press the n button twice to restore

the normal screen.

5

dial

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

The screen brightness can be adjusted in 2 ways.
You can set the brightness of the screen and the viewfinder separately (Press
the l button to switch to the desired display before making settings).

Using the Menu

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

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Indicator

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Choose [LCD Brightness].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.
z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial

to choose [LCD Brightness].

Adjust the brightness.

z Press the qr buttons to adjust the

brightness.

z Press the n button twice to restore

the normal screen.

Using the l Button

z Press and hold the l button for more

than 1 second.

X The screen increases to maximum

brightness (The settings made in [LCD
Brightness] in the 3 tab will be disabled).

z Press and hold the l button again for

more than 1 second to return the screen to
the original brightness.

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

setting chosen in the 3 tab.

• When you have [LCD Brightness] set to its highest setting in the 3 tab,

you cannot adjust the brightness with the l button.

Indicator

The indicator on the back of the camera (p. 39) will light or blink depending
on the camera’s status.

Color Status Operation Status

Green

Lights Camera on

Blinks During camera start-up, recording/reading/transmitting image data

When the indicator blinks green, do not turn the camera off, open the
memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These actions
may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to
malfunction.

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Returning the Camera to Default Settings

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

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Reset All].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.
z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial

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

Reset the settings.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose [OK], then press the m button.

X The camera will reset to the default

settings.

Are there functions that cannot be reset?

• The [Date/Time] (p. 21), [Language ] (p. 22), the image registered in [Start-

up Image] (p. 160), [Time Zone] (p. 163) and [Video System] (p. 174) in the 3
tab.

• The Shooting mode chosen in K (p. 61) or (p. 64).

• Colors that were chosen in Color Accent (p. 67) or Color Swap (p. 68).

• The recorded custom white balance data (p. 80).

• The Movie mode (p. 108).

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Power Saving Function

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(Auto Power Down)

To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera turns off
automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.

Power Saving during Shooting

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

Power Saving during Playback

The camera will turn off approximately 5 minutes after you stop operating the
camera.

• You can turn off the power saving function (p. 162).

• You can adjust the time before the screen turns off (p. 163).

Clock Function

You can check the current time.

z Press and hold the m button.

X The current time appears.

z If you hold the camera vertically while

using the clock function, it will switch to
vertical display. Press the qr buttons or
turn the 5 dial to change the display
color.

z Press the m button again to cancel the

clock display.

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

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Shooting with Commonly

3

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Used Functions

This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the self-

timer.

• This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting

in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 196
– 203).

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Zooming In More Closely on Subjects

Zoom Factor

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(Digital Zoom)

You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 140x maximum,
and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge.

Move the zoom lever toward i.

z Hold the lever until zooming stops.

X Zooming stops at the largest possible

zoom factor without image deterioration.
The zoom factor will appear on the screen
when you release the zoom lever.

Move the zoom lever toward i
again.

X The digital zoom will zoom in even further

on the subject.

Turning off the digital zoom

To turn off the digital zoom, press the n button to choose [Digital Zoom] in
the 4 tab, then choose [Off].

• The focal lengths when using the optical zoom and digital zoom together

are as follows (all focal lengths are 35mm film equivalent):
24 – 3360 mm (24 – 840 mm when using the optical zoom alone)

• Depending on the recording pixel setting (p. 56) and zoom factor, the

images may appear coarse (the zoom factor will appear in blue).

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Reacquiring Zoomed In Subjects

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(Zoom Framing Assist)

If you lose track of your subject while zoomed in, temporarily zooming out will
make it easier to find.

Look for the subject.

z Press and hold the button.

X The camera will zoom out, and a white

frame will appear on the area displayed
before pressing the button.

Reacquire the subject.

z Place the subject inside the white frame

and release the button.

X The camera will return to the original zoom

position.

Changing the displayed area when pressing the button

Press the n button to choose [ Display Area] in the 4 tab, then choose
from 3 levels.

• While the camera is zoomed out, some shooting information will not

appear on the screen.

• If you press the shutter button fully while in the screen in Step 1, you can

shoot at that zoom factor.

• While shooting a movie, the white frame will not appear even if you press

the button. The sound of the camera zooming out and any operation
sounds will be recorded.

• Zoom Framing Assist is not available after fully pressing the shutter

button when using the self-timer (p. 53), or . In addition, automatic
shooting in mode is not available while pressing the button.

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Inserting the Date and Time

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

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Date Stamp].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 4 tab.
z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial

to choose [Date Stamp].

Choose the setting.

z Press the qr buttons to choose [Date] or

[Date & Time].

z Press the n button to complete the

setting and restore the shooting screen.

X Once set, [DATE] will appear on the

screen.

Shoot.

X The shooting date or time will be recorded

in the image’s lower right corner.

z To restore the original setting, choose [Off]

in Step 3.

You can insert and print the shooting date in images which do not have an
embedded date and time as follows. However, if you do this for images with
an embedded date and time, the date and time may be printed twice.

• Use the DPOF print settings (p. 152) to print.

• Use the included software to print.

Refer to the Software Guide for details.

• Print using printer functions (p. 146).

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Using the Self-Timer

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

Choose ].

z After pressing the p button, press the

op buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose
], then press the m button.

X Once set, ] will appear on the screen.

Shoot.

z Press the shutter button halfway to focus

on the subject, then press it fully.

X When the self-timer starts, the lamp blinks

and the self-timer sound plays.

X Two seconds before the shutter releases,

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

z To cancel shooting with the self-timer after

the countdown has started, press the
n button.

z To restore the original setting, choose

in Step 1.

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Using the Self-Timer

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Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake

The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is
pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter
button.

Choose [.

z Follow Step 1 on p. 53 to choose [.

X Once set, [ will appear on the screen.

z Follow Step 2 on p. 53 to shoot.

Customizing the Self-Timer

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

Choose $.

z Follow Step 1 on p. 53 to choose $, then

press the n button immediately.

Choose the settings.

z Press the op buttons to choose [Delay]

or [Shots].

z Press the qr buttons or turn the

choose a value, then press the m button.

X Once set, $ will appear on the screen.

z Follow Step 2 on p. 53 to shoot.

5

dial to

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Changing the Aspect Ratio

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• When 2 or more shots are set, the exposure and white balance settings

are set with the first shot. If the flash fires or you set a high number of
shots, the shooting interval may take longer than usual. Shooting will stop
automatically if the memory card fills.

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

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

Changing the Aspect Ratio

You can change the width to height ratio of an image.

Choose .

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose an option, then press the m
button.

X Once set, the aspect ratio of the screen will

change.

z To restore the original setting, choose

in Step 2.

The same aspect ratio as HD TVs, used for displaying on wide-screen HD TVs.

The same aspect ratio as 35mm film, used for printing out 5 x 7 in. or postcard
sized images.

The same aspect ratio as the screen of this camera, used for printing images on

3.5 x 5 in. to various A-sized papers.

A square-shaped aspect ratio.

In and aspect ratios, [Digital Zoom] (p. 50) is fixed to [Off], and is
not available.

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Changing the Recording Pixel Setting

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(Image Size)

You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings.

Choose the recording pixel setting.

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the

choose an option, then press the m
button.

X The setting will appear on the screen.

z To restore the original setting, choose

in Steps 1 – 2.

The digital zoom can be used in the following aspect ratio and recording
pixel setting combinations:
Aspect ratios of or in a recording pixel setting of
An aspect ratio of in all other recording pixel settings

5

dial to

Changing the Compression Ratio
(Image Quality)

You can choose from the following 2 compression ratios (image quality):
(Fine), (Normal).

Choose the compression ratio
setting.

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose , then press the
l button.

Choose an option.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the

choose an option, then press the m
button.

X The setting will appear on the screen.

z To restore the original setting, choose

in Steps 1 – 2.

5

dial to

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Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)

A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.)

A3 – A5 (11.7 x

16.5 – 5.8 x 8.3 in.)

5 x 7 in.
Postcard size

3.5 x 5 in.

COPY

Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression
Ratio (for 4:3 Aspect Ratios)

Recording Pixels

(Large) 3084 1231 5042

12M/4000x3000 1474 2514 10295

(Medium 1) 1620 2320 9503

6M/2816x2112 780 4641 19007

(Medium 2) 558 6352 26010

2M/1600x1200 278 12069 49420

(Small) 150 20116 82367

0.3M/640x480 84 30174 123550

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

depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.

• The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed

(p. 55), more images can be shot because the data size per image will be smaller than
with 4:3 images. However, since 16:9 images have a setting of 1920 x 1080 pixels,
their data size will be larger than 4:3 images.

Compression

Ratio

Single Image

Data Size

(Approx. KB)

Number of Shots per

Memory Card

(Approx. shots)

4GB 16 GB

Approximate Values for Paper Size (for 4:3 Aspect Ratios)

z For sending images as e-mail

attachments.

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Correcting the Green Tint from Mercury

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Lamps

When shooting scenes lit by mercury lamps, such as night scenes, the
subject and background in the recorded image may have a green tint. You
can automatically correct the green tint when shooting (Multi-area White
Balance).

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Hg Lamp Corr.].

z Move the zoom lever to choose the 4 tab.
z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial

to choose [Hg Lamp Corr.].

Choose a setting.

z Press the qr buttons to choose [On].
z Press the n button to complete the

setting and restore the shooting screen.

X Once set, will appear on the screen.

z To turn this function off, follow the Steps

above to choose [Off].

• After shooting scenes lit by mercury lamps, you should set [Hg Lamp

Corr.] to [Off]. If left set to [On], naturally occurring green colors (not from
the effects of a mercury lamp) may be accidentally corrected.

• Movies cannot be corrected.

• Since you may not achieve the expected results depending on the

shooting conditions, try taking some test shots first.

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Adding Effects and Shooting

4

COPY

in Various Conditions

This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various

conditions.

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Take shots of moving subjects (Sports)

COPY

Lets you shoot continuous images of a moving subject while focusing
automatically.
At maximum wide angle, move approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) or more away from
your subject. At maximum telephoto, move approximately 10 m (33 ft.) or
more away from your subject and shoot.

Enter mode.

z Set the mode dial to .

Focus.

z The focus and brightness will be

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

Shoot.

z As long as you hold the shutter button

down, the camera will shoot successive
images.

In mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 81) is
increased to match the shooting conditions.

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Shooting in Special Scenes

COPY

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

Enter K mode.

z Set the mode dial to K.

Choose a Shooting mode.

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose a Shooting mode, then press the
m button.

Shoot.

I Take portraits (Portrait)

z Produces a soft effect when

photographing people.

JTake landscapes (Landscape)

z Lets you shoot majestic landscapes with a

real sense of depth.

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Shooting in Special Scenes

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Take nightscapes without using a
tripod (Handheld NightScene)

z Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city

nightscenes by combining several
continuous shots to reduce camera shake
and noise.

z When using a tripod, you should shoot in

A mode (p. 25).

Take shots in low light conditions
(Low Light)

z Lets you take shots in dark places with

reduced camera shake and subject blur.

wAt the beach (Beach)

z Lets you take shots of brightly lit people on

sandy beaches where the reflected
sunlight is strong.

OTake shots of foliage (Foliage)

z Lets you shoot trees and leaves, such as

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

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P Against snow (Snow)

z Lets you take bright, natural-colored shots

of people against snowy backgrounds.

Shooting in Special Scenes

COPY

t Take shots of fireworks

(Fireworks)

z Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid

colors.

• In mode, hold the camera firmly while shooting as multiple images are

captured in succession.

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

moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to
[Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 168).

• In mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 81)

is increased to match the shooting conditions.

• If camera shake is too strong while shooting in mode, the camera

may not be able to combine images or you may not obtain the expected
result depending on shooting conditions.

• In mode, the recording pixel setting will be fixed at (1984 x 1488

pixels).

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Adding Effects and Shooting

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(Creative Filters)

You can add various effects to images when shooting.

Enter mode.

z Set the mode dial to .

Choose a Shooting mode.

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial

to choose a Shooting mode, then press the
m button.

Shoot.

Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in ,

, , and modes, try taking some test shots first.

Shoot images with vivid colors
(Super Vivid)

z Lets you take shots with vivid, intense

colors.

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Take posterized shots
(Poster Effect)

z Lets you take shots that look like an old

poster or illustration.

Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters)

COPY

Shooting with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens
(Fish-eye Effect)

Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.

Choose .

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose .

Choose an effect level.

z If you press the l button, [Effect Level]

will appear on the screen.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose an effect level, then press the
l button.

X You can check the effect on the screen.

Shoot.

Taking Shots That Look Like a Miniature Model
(Miniature Effect)

Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect
of a miniature model.

Choose .

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose .

X A white frame (the area that will not be

blurred) appears on the screen.

Choose the area to keep in focus.

z Press the l button.
z Move the zoom lever to change the frame

size, and press the op buttons to change
the frame position, then press the l
button.

Shoot.

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Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters)

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• If you press the m button in Step 2, the horizontal/vertical orientation of

the frame will switch, and you can press the qr buttons to change the
frame position when it is displayed vertically.

• Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.

• Be sure to set (playback speed) before shooting a Miniature Effect

movie (p. 110).

Shooting with the Effects of a Toy Camera
(Toy Camera Effect)

This effect darkens and blurs the corners of the image, and changes the
overall color so that it looks like an image shot with a toy camera.

Choose .

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose .

Choose a color tone.

z Press the l button.

X [Color Tone] will appear on the screen.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose a color tone, then press the l
button.

X You can check the color tone on the

screen.

Shoot.

Standard Images will look like they were shot with a toy camera.

Warm Gives images a warmer tone than [Standard].

Cool Gives images a cooler tone than [Standard].

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Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters)

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Shooting in Monochrome

You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white.

Choose .

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose .

Choose a color tone.

z Press the l button.

X [Color Tone] will appear on the screen.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose a color tone, then press the l
button.

X You can check the color tone on the

screen.

Shoot.

B/W Lets you shoot black and white images.

Sepia Lets you shoot sepia toned images.

Blue Lets you shoot blue and white images.

Shooting with Color Accent

You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white
in a composition.

Choose T.

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose T.

Press the l button.

X The unchanged image and the Color

Accent image will alternately display.

X The color for default settings is green.

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Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters)

Recorded color

COPY

Specify the color.

z Position the center frame so it is filled with

the color you want and press the q button.

X The specified color will be recorded.

Specify the range of colors.

z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial

to change the range of colors to be
retained.

z Choose a negative value to limit the range

of colors. Choose a positive value to
extend the range of colors to similar colors.

z Press the l button to complete the

setting and restore the shooting screen.

• Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode.

• Depending on shooting conditions, the image may become coarse, or the

colors may not come out as expected.

Shooting with Color Swap

You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can
only swap one color.

Choose Y.

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 64 to choose Y.

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Press the l button.

X The unchanged image and the Color Swap

image will alternately display.

X The default setting is to change green to

gray.

Adding Effects and Shooting (Creative Filters)

COPY

Specify the color to be swapped.

z Position the center frame so it is filled with

the color you want and press the q button.

X The specified color will be recorded.

Specify the target color.

z Position the center frame so it is filled with

the color you want and press the r button.

X The specified color will be recorded.

Specify the range of colors to be
swapped.

z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial

to adjust the range of colors to be
swapped.

z Choose a negative value to limit the range

of colors. Choose a positive value to
extend the range of colors to similar colors.

z Press the l button to complete the

setting and restore the shooting screen.

• Using the flash may cause unexpected results in this mode.

• Depending on shooting conditions, the image may become coarse, or the

colors may not come out as expected.

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Making Short Movies Automatically

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(Movie Digest)

You can make a short movie of a day just by taking still images.
Each time you take a picture, the scene just before taking your shot will be
recorded as a movie. All the movies recorded that day will be saved as a
single file.

Choose .

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose .

Shoot.

z Press the shutter button fully to shoot a still

image.

X A movie of approx. 2 – 4 sec. will be

recorded just before the image is taken.

What if a movie is not recorded?

If you take a picture just after turning on the camera, selecting mode or
otherwise operating the camera, a movie may not be recorded.

Viewing movies made with Movie Digest mode

You can select movies made in mode by date for viewing (p. 121).

• Since you are also shooting movies when you shoot still images, the

battery will be depleted more quickly than in A mode.

• The image quality will be fixed at for movies made in mode.

• In the following cases, movies will be saved as separate files even if they

were made on the same day with mode.

- If the clip file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches approximately

1 hour

- If the movie is protected (p. 128)

- If the Time Zone setting is changed (p. 163)

- If a new folder is created (p. 162)

• If you operate the camera while shooting a movie, the sounds made will

be recorded in the movie.

• The camera will not play sounds, such as when pressing the shutter

button halfway, using the controls or the self-timer (p. 158).

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Detecting a Face and Shooting

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(Smart Shutter)

Detecting a Smile and Shooting

The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it
detects a smile.

Choose .

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose ,

then press the l button.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose , then press the l button.

X The camera will enter shooting stand-by,

and [Smile Detection on] will appear on the
screen.

Point the camera at a person.

z Each time the camera detects a smile it will

shoot after the lamp lights.

z Press the p button to pause smile

detection. Press the p button again to
resume smile detection.

What if a smile is not detected?

Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth
enough to show some teeth when smiling.

Changing the number of shots

After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons.

• You should switch to another mode when you finish shooting, or the

camera will continue taking shots each time the camera detects a smile.

• You can also shoot by pressing the shutter button.

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Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter)

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Using the Wink Self-Timer

Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera
will shoot approximately 2 seconds after it detects a wink.

Choose .

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose ,

then press the l button.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose , then press the l button.

Compose the shot and press the
shutter button halfway.

z Confirm that a green frame appears

around the face of the person who will
wink.

Press the shutter button fully.

X The camera will enter shooting stand-by,

and [Wink to take picture] will appear on
the screen.

X The lamp will blink and the self-timer

sound will play.

Face the camera and wink.

X The shutter will release approximately 2

seconds after a wink is detected from the
person inside the frame.

z To cancel shooting with the self-timer after

the countdown has started, press the
n button.

What if a wink is not detected?

• Wink a bit slowly.

• A wink may not be detected if eyes are covered by hair or a hat, or when wearing

glasses.

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Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter)

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Changing the number of shots

After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons.

• Shutting both eyes will also be detected as a wink.

• If a wink is not detected, the shutter will release approximately 15

seconds later.

• If there are no people in the shot when the shutter button is pressed fully,

the camera will shoot after a person enters the shot and winks.

Using the Face Self-Timer

The shutter will release approximately 2 seconds after the camera detects a
new face (p. 87). You can use this when the photographer wants to be in the
image, such as a group photo.

Choose .

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose ,

then press the l button.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose , then press the l button.

Compose the shot and press the
shutter button halfway.

z Make sure a green frame appears on the

face focused on and white frames appear
on other faces.

Press the shutter button fully.

X The camera will enter shooting stand-by,

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

X The lamp will blink and the self-timer

sound will play.

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High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst HQ)

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Join the subjects and look at the
camera.

X When the camera detects a new face, the

lamp and self-timer sound will speed up
(the lamp remains lit when the flash will
fire), and approximately 2 seconds later
the shutter will release.

z To cancel shooting with the timer after

countdown has started, press the n
button.

Changing the number of shots

After choosing in Step 1, press the op buttons.

Even if your face is not detected after joining the subjects, the shutter will
release approximately 15 seconds later.

High-Speed Continuous Shooting
(High-speed Burst HQ)

While the shutter button is pressed down, you can shoot up to 8 continuous
shots at a maximum speed of approx. 10.3 images per second. HQ stands for
"High Quality".

Choose .

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose ,

then press the l button.

Shoot.

X As long as you hold the shutter button

down, the camera will shoot successive
images.

z Release your finger from the shutter button

to finish shooting, or shooting will end
automatically when the maximum number
of images have been shot. [Busy.] will
appear on the screen, and the images will
display in the order they were taken.

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High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst HQ)

COPY

• The focus, brightness and white balance will be set with the first shot.

• Nothing will appear on the screen while shooting.

• After continuous shooting ends, a certain amount of time may be needed

before you can take the next shot.

• Depending on the shooting conditions, camera settings and the zoom

position, the shooting speed may slow down.

Images Displayed During Playback

Since each set of continuous images will become a single group, only the first
image captured in that group will be displayed. To indicate that the image is
part of a group, will appear in the upper left of the screen.

If you erase a grouped image (p. 132), all the images in the group will also
be erased. Be sure to exercise adequate caution.

• You can play back images individually (p. 125), and cancel grouping

(p. 126).

• Protecting (p. 128) a grouped image, will protect all of the images in the

group.

• If you play back grouped images using Filtered Playback (p. 121) or

Smart Shuffle (p. 127), grouping is temporarily canceled and images are
played back individually.

• Grouped images cannot be tagged as favorites (p. 134), edited (pp. 138

– 143), categorized (p. 135), printed (p. 146) or added to the print list
(p. 154). Play back grouped images individually (p. 125), or cancel
grouping (p. 126) before trying the above.

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Shooting Stitch Assist Images

COPY

Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged
together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic
image.

Choose x or v.

z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 61 to choose x

or v.

Take the first shot.

X The exposure and white balance will be set

with the first shot.

Take subsequent shots.

z Overlap part of the first shot when taking

the second shot.

z Minor discrepancies in the overlapping

portions will be corrected when the images
are merged.

z Up to 26 shots can be recorded with the

same procedures.

Finish shooting.

z Press the m button.

Merge the images on a computer.

z For details on how to merge the images,

refer to the Software Guide.

• This function is not available when a TV is used as a display (p. 175).

• To use AF lock, register % to the button (p. 170).

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Choosing Settings Yourself

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

mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.

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

• G stands for Program AE.

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

modes other than G mode, check if the function is available in those modes
(pp. 196 – 203).

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Shooting in Program AE

COPY

You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.
AE stands for Auto Exposure.
The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2 in.) – infinity at maximum wide
angle (j), and approximately 1.4 m (4.6 ft.) – infinity at maximum telephoto
(i).

Enter G mode.

z Set the mode dial to G.

Adjust the settings according to
your purposes (pp. 78 – 100).

Shoot.

What if the shutter speed and aperture value appear in orange?

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

• Turn on the flash (p. 79)

• Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 81)

Adjusting the Brightness
(Exposure Compensation)

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

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Enter Exposure Compensation
mode.

z Press the o button.

Adjust the brightness.

z While watching the screen, turn the 5 dial

to adjust the brightness, then press the o
button.

X The exposure compensation amount will

appear on the screen.

Turning the Flash On

COPY

You can make the flash fire every time you shoot. The effective flash range is
approximately 50 cm – 7.0 m (1.6 – 23 ft.) at maximum wide angle (j), and
approximately 1.4 – 3.0 m (4.6 – 9.8 ft.) at maximum telephoto (i).

Raise the flash.
Choose h.

z After pressing the h button, press the qr

buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose h,
then press the m button.

X Once set, h will appear on the screen.

What if the setting screen does not appear even when you
press the h button?

The flash is lowered. Raise the flash manually.

Correcting the Brightness and Shooting
(i-Contrast)

The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds,
that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum
brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast,
the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression
when shooting.

Choose [i-Contrast].

z Press the n button to choose [i-

Contrast] in the 4 tab, then press the qr
buttons to choose [Auto].

X Once set, @ will appear on the screen.

• Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or may not be

corrected properly.

• You can correct recorded images (p. 142).

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Adjusting the White Balance

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The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural
looking colors to match the shooting conditions.

Choose the white balance function.

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

z

Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to
choose an option, then press the m button.

X The setting will appear on the screen.

Auto

Day Light For shooting outdoors, in fine weather conditions.

Cloudy For shooting in cloudy, shady or twilight conditions.

Tungsten

Fluorescent

Fluorescent H

Flash For shooting with the flash.

Custom For manually setting a custom white balance.

Custom White Balance

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

Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions.

For shooting under tungsten and bulb-type (3-wavelength)
fluorescent lighting.

For shooting under warm-white fluorescent, cool-white fluorescent
and warm-white-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

For shooting under daylight fluorescent and daylight-type (3­wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

z In Step 2 above, choose .
z Make sure the entire screen is filled with a

plain, white colored subject, then press the
l button.

X The tint on the screen will change when

white balance data is set.

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

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Changing the ISO Speed

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Choose the ISO speed.

z After pressing the r button, press the qr

buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose an
option, then press the m button.

X The option you set will appear on the

screen.

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

Low

For shooting outdoors, in fine weather conditions.

For shooting in cloudy or twilight conditions.

For shooting nightscapes or in dark interiors.

High

Changing the ISO speed

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

increased chance of image blurring in certain shooting conditions.

• Raising the ISO speed results in a faster shutter speed, reducing image blurring

and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images,
however, will appear coarse.

When the camera is set to , you can press the shutter button halfway to
display the automatically set ISO speed.

Changing the Tone of an Image
(My Colors)

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

Choose My Colors.

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

z

Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to
choose an option, then press the m button.

X The setting will appear on the screen.

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Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)

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My Colors Off —

Vivid

Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral hues.

Sepia Changes the image to sepia tones.

B/W Changes the image to black and white.

Positive Film

Lighter Skin Tone Makes skin tones lighter.

Darker Skin Tone Makes skin tones darker.

Vivid Blue

Vivid Green

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

Custom Color

• The white balance cannot be set in and (p. 80).

• In and , colors other than people’s skin color may change. You

may not obtain the expected results with some skin colors.

Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation for a vivid
impression.

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

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

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

You can adjust contrast, sharpness, and color saturation etc.
to your preference.

Custom Color

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

z Follow Step 2 on p. 81 to choose , then

press the l button.

z Press the op buttons to choose an

option, then press the qr buttons or turn
the 5 dial to choose a value.

z The more to the right, the stronger/darker

(skin tone) the effect gets, the more to the
left, the weaker/lighter (skin tone) the
effect gets.

z Press the l button to complete the

setting.

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Continuous Shooting

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As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot
continuously.

Choose a Drive mode.

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose an option, then press the m
button.

X The option you set will appear on the

screen.

Shoot.

X As long as you hold the shutter button

down, the camera will shoot successive
images.

Maximum

Mode

Continuous 2.4

Continuous
Shooting AF

Continuous
Shooting LV*

* When in t mode (p. 63), AF lock (p. 91) or manual focus modes (p. 93), will change to .

• Cannot be used with the self-timer (p. 53).

• Depending on the shooting conditions, camera settings and the zoom

position, the camera may stop shooting momentarily, or the shooting
speed may slow down.

• As the number of images increases, the shooting speed may slow down.

• If the flash fires, the shooting speed may slow down.

Speed

(Approx.

images/sec.)

0.8

0.9

Description

The camera shoots continuously with the focus and
exposure set when the shutter button is pressed
halfway.

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

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

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Shooting Close-ups (Macro)

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If you set the camera to e, it focuses on close subjects only. The focusing
range is approximately 0 – 50 cm (0 – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at
maximum wide angle (j).

Choose e.

z After pressing the q button, press the qr

buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose e,
then press the m button.

X Once set, e will appear on the screen.

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

• Be careful to avoid damaging the lens.

How can I take better close-ups?

Try attaching the camera to a tripod and shooting in [ to prevent the camera from
moving and blurring the image (p. 54).

e will turn gray in the area that displays in the yellow bar underneath the
zoom bar, and the camera will not focus.

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Using the Digital Tele-Converter

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The focal length of the lens can be increased by 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a
faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom
(including digital zoom) used by itself at the same zoom factor.

Choose [Digital Zoom].

z Press the n button to choose [Digital

Zoom] in the 4 tab, then press the qr
buttons to choose an option.

X The view will be enlarged and the zoom

factor will appear on the screen.

• The respective focal lengths when using [1.5x] and [2.0x] are 36.0 –

1260 mm and 48.0 – 1680 mm (35mm film equivalent).

• A recording pixel setting (p. 56) of or will cause images to appear

coarse (the zoom factor will appear in blue).

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

(p. 50).

• The digital tele-converter can be used in the following aspect ratio and

recording pixel setting combinations:
Aspect ratios of or in a recording pixel setting of
An aspect ratio of in all other recording pixel settings

• The shutter speeds may be the same when at maximum telephoto i,

and when zoomed in on the subject using Step 2 on p. 50.

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Changing the AF Frame Mode

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

Choose [AF Frame].

z Press the n button to choose [AF

Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr
buttons to choose an option.

FlexiZone/Center

A single AF frame will be used. This is effective for focusing on a specific
point. In [FlexiZone], you can change the position and size of the AF frame
(p. 88).

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

Changing the Composition with the Focus Lock

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

Focus.

z Center the subject you want in focus, and

press the shutter button halfway.

z Confirm that the AF frame on the subject is

green.

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Recompose.

z Keep the shutter button pressed halfway

and move the camera to recompose the
scene.

Shoot.

z Press the shutter button fully.

Changing the AF Frame Mode

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Face Detect

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

only) and white balance ( only).

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

the camera judges to be the main subject, and gray frames (max. 2) will
appear on other faces.

• A frame will follow a moving subject within a certain range.

• When the shutter button is pressed halfway, up to 9 green frames will

appear on faces that the camera focuses on.

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

AF frame will appear in the center of the screen when you press the
shutter button halfway.

• If a face is not detected when Servo AF (p. 91) is set to [On], the AF frame

will appear in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button
halfway.

• Examples of faces that cannot be detected:

- Subjects that are far away or extremely close

- Subjects that are dark or light

- Faces turned to the side or at an angle, or faces with a portion hidden

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

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

the AF frame will not appear.

Tracking AF

You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot (p. 89).

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Changing the AF Frame Position and Size

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When the AF frame mode is set to [FlexiZone] (p. 86), you can change the
position and size of the AF frame.

Press the button.

X The AF frame will turn orange.

Move the AF frame.

z Turn the 5 dial to move the AF frame.
z Press the opqr buttons to make fine

adjustments.

z If you keep the button pressed, the AF

frame will return to the original position
(center).

Change the AF frame size.

z Press the l button.

X The AF frame will become small.

z Press the l button again to restore the

AF frame to normal size.

Complete the settings.

z Press the button.

• The spot AE point frame can be linked with the AF frame (p. 95).

• The AF frame will be set to [Normal] when using the digital zoom (p. 50)

or digital tele-converter (p. 85).

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Choosing the Subject to Focus On

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(Tracking AF)

You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot.

Choose [Tracking AF].

z Press the n button to choose [AF

Frame] in the 4 tab, then press the qr
buttons to choose [Tracking AF].

X will appear in the center of the screen.

Choose the subject to focus on.

z Point the camera so that is on the

subject you want to focus on and press the

button.

X The camera will beep and will appear

when a subject is detected. The camera
will continue to track the subject within a
certain range even if the subject moves.

X If the camera does not detect the subject,

will appear on the screen.

z To cancel tracking, press the button

again.

Shoot.

z Press the shutter button halfway. will

change into a blue which will follow the
subject while the camera continues to
adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF)
(p. 91).

z Press the shutter button fully to shoot.

X Even after shooting completes, will

appear, and the camera will continue to
track the subject.

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Magnifying the Focal Point

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• The camera will detect a subject even if you press the shutter button half

way without pressing the button. When shooting completes, will
appear in the center of the screen.

• [Servo AF] (p. 91) is fixed to [On].

• The camera may not be able to track the subject if the subject is too small,

moves too quickly or if the contrast between the subject and the
background is too low.

• Not available in e.

Magnifying the Focal Point

If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can
check the focus.

Choose [AF-Point Zoom].

z Press the n button to choose [AF-

Point Zoom] in the 4 tab, then press the
qr buttons to choose [On].

Check the focus.

z Press the shutter button halfway.

X In [Face Detect] (p. 87), the face detected

as the main subject will appear magnified.

X In [FlexiZone] or [Center] (p. 86), the

contents of the AF frame will appear
magnified.

What if the display does not magnify?

The display will not appear magnified in [Face Detect] if a face cannot be detected
or is too big in relation to the screen. In [FlexiZone] or [Center], it will not appear
magnified if the camera cannot focus.

The magnified display will not appear when using the digital zoom (p. 50),
digital tele-converter (p. 85), Tracking AF (p. 89), Servo AF (p. 91) or when
using a TV as a display (p. 175).

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Shooting with the AF Lock

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The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not
change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.

Lock the focus.

z Keep the shutter button pressed halfway

and press the q button.

X The focus locks, and and the MF

indicator appear on the screen.

z After you release your finger from the

shutter button, press the q button again,
then press the qr buttons or turn the 5
dial to choose . The focus will unlock.

Compose the scene and shoot.

Shooting with Servo AF

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

Choose [Servo AF].

z Press the n button to choose [Servo

AF] in the 4 tab, then press the qr
buttons to choose [On].

Focus.

z The focus and exposure will be maintained

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

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

• In low light conditions, AF frames may not turn blue even after pressing

the shutter button halfway. In this case, you can set the focus and
exposure with the AF frame setting.

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Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)

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

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

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

• The [AF-Point Zoom] option in the 4 tab is not available in Servo AF

mode.

• Not available when using the self-timer (p. 53).

Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)

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

Choose .

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose , then press the
qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose

.

Set the focus.

z Press the l button.
z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

set the focus.

• Focus Bracketing is only available in ! (p. 26).

• Continuous shooting (p. 83) cannot be used in this mode.

• If you follow Step 1 on p. 93 to choose and immediately press the

l button, the focus adjustment screen will appear.

• Even if you set the number of shots in $ (p. 54), only 3 shots will be

taken.

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Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

MF Indicator

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

Choose .

z After pressing the q button, press the qr

buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose ,
then press the m button.

X and the MF indicator appear.

Focusing roughly.

z The side bar shows your focal point and a

distance display for the MF indicator. While
looking at the magnified area, turn the 5
dial to find an approximate focus.

Fine tuning the focus.

z If you press the shutter button halfway, you

can fine tune the focus (Safety MF).

z You can also fine tune the focus by

pressing the button.

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

(p. 86). If you want to change the AF frame mode or size, cancel manual
focus mode first.

• In order to focus accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod.

• When using the digital zoom (p. 50), digital tele-converter (p. 85), or when

using a TV as a display (p. 175), you will be able to focus but the
magnified area will not display.

• If you press the n button to display the 4 tab and set [MF-Point

Zoom] to [Off], the magnified display will not be available.

• If you press the n button to display the 4 tab and set [Safety MF]

to [Off], you will not be able to fine tune the focus even if you press the
shutter button halfway.

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Choosing the Person to Focus On

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(Face Select)

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

Set the AF frame to [Face Detect]
(p. 87).

Enter Face Select mode.

z Point the camera toward the face of the

subject and press the button.

X After [Face Select : On] appears, a face

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

z Even if the subject moves, the face frame

will follow the subject within a certain

range.

z If a face is not detected, will not

appear.

Choose the face to focus on.

z If you press the button, the face frame

will move to another face detected by

the camera.

z When the frame has made a full circuit of

all detected faces, [Face Select : Off] will
appear, and the AF frame mode screen will
reappear.

Shoot.

z Press the shutter button halfway. When

the camera focuses, will change into

.

z Press the shutter button fully to shoot.

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Changing the Metering Method

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You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to
match the shooting conditions.

Choose the metering method.

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose .

Choose an option.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose an option, then press the m
button.

X The setting will appear on the screen.

Evaluative

Center
Weighted Avg.

Spot

Linking the Spot AE Point Frame to the AF
Frame

Cannot be used when [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect] (p. 87) or
[Tracking AF].

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

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

Only meters within the (Spot AE Point frame). The Spot AE
Point frame can be linked to the AF frame.

Choose .

z Follow Step 2 above to choose .

Choose [Spot AE Point].

z Press the n button to choose [Spot

AE Point] in the 4 tab, then press the qr
buttons to choose [AF Point].

X The Spot AE Point frame will be linked to

the AF frame that was moved.

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Shooting with the AE Lock

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You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure
separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”.

Lock the exposure.

z Point the camera toward the subject and

press the o button while pressing the
shutter button halfway.

X When appears, the exposure will be

locked.

z If you release your finger from the shutter

button and press the o button again,
will disappear and AE will unlock.

Compose the scene and shoot.

z When you shoot one image, will

disappear and AE will unlock.

Program Shift

If you lock the exposure and turn the 5 dial, you can change the shutter speed
and aperture value combination.

Shooting with the FE Lock

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

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Raise the flash and choose h
(p. 79).

Lock the flash exposure.

z Point the camera toward the subject and

press the o button while pressing the
shutter button halfway.

X The flash will fire and when appears,

the flash output will be retained.

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)

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z If you release your finger from the shutter

button and press the o button again,
will disappear and FE will unlock.

Compose the scene and shoot.

z When you shoot one image, will

disappear and FE will unlock.

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)

The camera takes 3 continuous shots while automatically adjusting the
exposure to standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure, in that
order.

Choose .

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose , then press the
qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose

.

Set the exposure compensation
amount.

z Press the l button.
z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

adjust the setting.

z From the exposure set by the camera, you

can adjust the amount of compensation
from –2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
If exposure compensation (p. 78) is
already being used, settings are made with
the compensated value as the base.

• AEB is only available in ! (p. 26).

• Continuous shooting (p. 83) cannot be used in this mode.

• If you press the l button while in the exposure compensation screen

(p. 78), the compensation amount setting screen will appear.

• Even if you set the number of shots in $ (p. 54), only 3 shots will be

taken.

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Adjusting the Flash Exposure

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Compensation

Just as with exposure compensation (p. 78), you can adjust the exposure
from –2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash.

Choose X.

z After pressing the m button, press the

op buttons to choose X.

Choose the amount of flash
exposure compensation.

z Press the qr buttons or turn the 5 dial to

choose the amount of flash exposure
compensation, then press the m button.

X Once set, X will appear on the screen.

Safety FE

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.
However, if you press the n button to display the 4 tab and set [Safety FE]
in [Flash Control] to [Off], the shutter speed and aperture value will not
automatically adjust.

• You can also set the flash exposure compensation by pressing the

n button to choose [Flash Control] (p. 99) in the 4 tab, then choose
[Flash Exp. Comp] and press the qr buttons to choose a setting.

• If you hold down the h button for more than 1 second, the setting screen

will appear. If you press the h button then immediately press the n
button when the flash is raised, the setting screen will appear.

Shooting with Slow Synchro

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

Raise the flash.

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Red-Eye Correction

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Choose Z.

z After pressing the h button, press the qr

buttons or turn the 5 dial to choose Z,
then press the m button.

X Once set, Z will appear on the screen.

Shoot.

z Even if the flash fires, ensure that the main

subject does not move until the shutter
sound ends.

Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and
blurring the image. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when
shooting with a tripod (p. 168).

What if the setting screen does not appear even when you
press the h button?

The flash is lowered. Raise the flash manually.

Red-Eye Correction

You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the
flash.

Choose [Flash Control].

z Press the n button to choose [Flash

Control] in the 4 tab, then press the m
button.

Choose the setting.

z Press the op buttons or turn the 5 dial

to choose [Red-Eye Corr.], then press the
qr buttons to choose [On].

X Once set, R will appear on the screen.

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Checking for Shut Eyes

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Red-eye correction may be applied to areas other than red eyes. For
example, when red make-up has been used around eyes.

• You can also correct recorded images (p. 143).

• If you hold down the h button for more than 1 second, the screen in Step

2 will appear.

• If you press the h button then immediately press the n button when

the flash is raised, the screen in Step 2 will appear.

Checking for Shut Eyes

When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut,
appears on the screen.

Choose [Blink Detection].

z Press the n button to choose [Blink

Detection] in the 4 tab, then press the
qr buttons to choose [On].

Shoot.

X When a person with shut eyes is detected,

a frame and appear on the screen.

• This function is only available for the last image shot when you have set

the camera to 2 or more shots in or $ mode.

• This function is only available for the last image shot in and

modes.

• Not available in W, or mode.

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