Canon S1 IS User Guide

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DIGITAL CAMERA

Camera User Guide

Camera User Guide

zPlease read the Read This First section (p. 4).
zPlease also see the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and the Direct Print User Guide.

Disclaimer

z

While every effort has been made to ensure that the
information contained in this guide is accurate and
complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or
omissions.

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Canon Inc. reserves the right to change the
specifications of the hardware and software described
herein at any time without prior notice.

z

No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated
into any language in any form, by any means, without
the prior written permission of Canon Inc.

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Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from
corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or
malfunction of the camera, the software, the
CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal
computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF
cards.

Trademark Acknowledgements

z

Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon.

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CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

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iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

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Use of genuine Canon accessories is
recommended.

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

* Default setting {: Setting selection is possible. U: Setting can only be selected for the first image.

–: Setting selection is not possible.

: Setting remains in effect even when the camera is turned off.
The default for the settings changed by the menu and button operations can be restored all at once except for
[Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] (p. 68).

(1) Selectable only in manual focus.
(2) Can be set after AE lock is set.
(3) AE lock only is available.
(4) Cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to [Sepia] or [B/W].
(5) The white balance is set to [AUTO].
(6) The white balance [Flash] cannot be set.
(7) The ISO speed is automatically set by the camera.
(8) ISO [AUTO] cannot be selected.

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Flowchart and Reference Guides

Symbols Used

This Guide

Shooting with the Camera

Canon Digital Camera Software
Starter Guide Disk

Installing the Software

This Guide

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Canon Digital Camera Software
Starter Guide Disk

Downloading Images to a Computer

:This mark denotes issues that may affect the

camera's operation.

:This mark denotes additional topics that

complement the basic operating procedures.

Direct Print User Guide
Printer User Guide

Using the Printer and Printing

1

Table of Contents

Items marked with  are lists or charts that
summarize camera functions or procedures.

Read This First

Chapter 1. Preparing the Camera

Components Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing the Batteries/CF Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Turning the Power On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the Date/Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Monitor . . . . . . 24

Chapter 2. Shooting-The Basics

 Auto Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting . . . . . . . 30

Chapter 4. Erasing

Erasing Images Individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Chapter 5. Useful Shooting Functions

Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone) . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Portrait
Landscape
Night Scene
Fast Shutter
Slow Shutter

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . 47

Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Movie Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Viewing/Editing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Changing the Resolution and Compression . . . . . . 32

Using the Built-in Flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Chapter 3. Playback-The Basics

Displaying Images Individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . 41

JUMP Jumping Between Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Chapter 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

Selecting Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Resetting the Settings to Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button . . . . . . 69

Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Program AE
Setting the Shutter Speed
Setting the Aperture
Manually Setting the Shutter

Selecting an AF Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Switching between Light Metering Modes . . . . 76

Adjusting the Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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

Changing the Photo Effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) . . . . . . . . 84

Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) . . . . . . . . . . 85

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) . . . . . . . . 86

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . 87

Chapter 9. Additional Features

Downloading Images to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . 115

Downloading Directly from a CF Card . . . . . . . . . 117

Viewing Images on a TV Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

About Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) . . . . . . . . . . 121

Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) .

Appendix

126

Switching between Built-in Flash Adjustment Settings . .
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires . . . 90
Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) 91

Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus . . . . 93

Switching between Focus Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Saving Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Chapter 7. Playback-Advanced Functions

Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Attaching Sound Memos to Images. . . . . . . . . 101

Automated Playback (Slide Show) . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Chapter 8. Camera Settings

Setting the Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Setting the Auto Rotate Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Resetting the File Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

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List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Using the Wireless Controller (Sold Separately) . 135

Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately). . . . 137

Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . 140

Replacing the Date Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Photo Tips and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode. . . . 166

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . 111

3

Read This First

Please Read

Test Shots

Before you try to photograph important subjects, we
highly recommend that you shoot several trial
images to confirm that the camera is operating and
being operated correctly. Please note that Canon
Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors
are not liable for any consequential damages arising
from any malfunction of a camera or accessory,
including CompactFlash™ cards, that results in the
failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded
in a format that is machine sensible.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended
for personal use and should never be used in a

Warranty Limitations

For information on your camera's warranty, please
refer to the Canon European Warranty System
(EWS) Booklet supplied with your camera.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please
see rear of this booklet or the European Warranty
System (EWS) Booklet.

manner that infringes upon or contravenes
international or domestic copyright laws and
regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases
the copying of images from performances,
exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a
camera or other device may contravene copyright or
other legal rights even if the image was shot for
personal use.

4

Camera Body Temperature

Safety Precautions

If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the
camera body may become warm. Please be aware
of this and take care when operating the camera for
an extended period.

About the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high­precision manufacturing techniques. More than

99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less
than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or
appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on
the recorded image and does not constitute a
malfunction.

Video Format

Please set the camera's video signal format to the
one used in your region before using it with a TV
monitor (p. 67).

z Before using the camera, please ensure that you

read and understand the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the camera is
operated correctly.

z The safety precautions noted on the following

pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and
correct operation of the camera and its accessories
to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other
persons and equipment.

z In the next few pages, the term "equipment" refers

primarily to the camera, its batteries, separately
sold battery charger and separately sold compact
power adapter.

Language Setting

Please see page 23 to change the language setting.
Please read through the "Read This First" section
(p. 4) before using your camera.

5

Warnings

zDo not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense

light sources which could damage your eyesight.

zDo not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal

eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may

damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39
inches) away from infants when using the flash.

zStore this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.

Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could
result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around a
child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.

zStop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or

noxious fumes. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical

shock. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the
batteries and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Confirm
that smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your
camera distributor or the closest canon Customer Support Help
Desk.

zStop operating the equipment immediately if it is dropped or

the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or

electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove
the batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon
Customer Support Help Desk.

zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the

equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.

Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical
shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be
conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your
camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

zTo avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch

the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.

Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that
become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high­voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult
your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

6

zDo not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or

become immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow

liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been waterproofed.
If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry
with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that water or other foreign
substances enter the interior, immediately turn the camera's power
off and remove the batteries or unplug the power cord from the
power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or
electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the
closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

zDo not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners

or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the
equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire.

zRemove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe

away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of
the power outlet and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or

greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over
long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and
short-circuit, leading to fire.

zDo not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power

cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit,

which may lead to fire or electrical shock.

zDo not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it

with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the
cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on
the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and
insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.

zUse only the recommended power accessories. Use of power

sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead
to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or
other hazards.

zDo not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the

batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion.

Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the
eyes and mouth, or clothing that comes into contact with the inner
contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these
substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical
assistance.

zAvoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts

that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and

injury.

zDo not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects,

such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other

injuries.

zBefore you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or

other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects.

Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste
containers may lead to fire or explosion. Discard the batteries in
specialized waste facilities if available in you area.

zDo not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them

to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in

water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the
leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or
serious injury.

zPlease use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger

recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another

charger may cause batteries to overheat or deform, posing risk of
fire injury and damage to the surroundings.

zDisconnect the battery charger or the compact power adapter

from both the camera and power outlet after recharging and
when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards.

zThe camera terminal of the separately sold compact power

adapter is designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not

use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and
other hazards.

7

zExercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold

wide converter, tele-converter and conversion lens adapter. If

they loosen, fall off and shatter, the glass shards may cause an
injury.

CAUTIONS

zAvoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places

subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the
dashboard or trunk (boot of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight

and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode,
resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also
cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good
ventilation when using the battery charger to charge the batteries.

zDo not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in

such areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.

zBe careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong

impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the
equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.

zEnsure that the battery charger or compact power adapter is

plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating, not over
the specified rating. The plug of the battery charger or compact

power adapter varies according to region.

zDo not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if

the power cord is damaged or if the plug is not fully inserted
into the power outlet.

zDo not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to

contact the charger terminals or plug.

zIf your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body

may become warm. Please take care when operating the camera

for an extended period as your hands may experience a burning
sensation.

zBe careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing

when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or

noise. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking
several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in
burns.

zDo not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to

its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.

8

Preventing Malfunctions

If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera

Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields

Never place the camera in close proximity to electric
motors or other equipment generating strong
electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic
fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.

Avoid Condensation Related Problems

Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold
temperatures may cause condensation (water
droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.
You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an
airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to
temperature changes slowly before removing it from
the bag.

Stop using the camera immediately if you detect
condensation. Continued use may damage the
equipment. Remove the CF card, batteries or
compact power adapter from the camera and wait
until the moisture evaporates completely before
resuming use.

Extended Storage

When not using the camera for extended periods of
time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery
charger and store the equipment in a safe place.
Storing the camera for extended periods with
batteries installed will cause battery leakage and
damage the camera.

9

1. Preparing the Camera

Components Guide

Neck Strap Mounts

Remote Sensor

CF Card Slot Cover
 p. 15

Battery Cover
 p. 14, 141

*

The following cables are used to connect the camera
to a computer or printer.

Computer:

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied

with the camera)

Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately):

z

CP Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied
with the camera) or the Direct Interface Cable
DIF-100 (supplied with the printer).

Flash p. 34, 35, 36

Red-eye Reduction Lamp p. 36
Self-timer Lamp p. 49
Tally Lamp p. 53, 65

Lens

Ring Release Button p. 138

Tripod Socket

z

Bubble Jet Printers

• Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Printers: Please refer
to your Bubble Jet printer user guide.

• PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)

z

PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface

Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)

Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User
Guide supplied with the camera for direct print
compatible printer information.

10 1. Preparing the Camera

Attaching the Neck Strap

Attaching the Lens Cap

Attach the strap as illustrated.
Check that the strap does not come loose from the
strap mount when pulled. Perform the same steps
on the other side of the camera.

Avoid waving the camera about or catching it
on other items when suspending it from the
strap.

Fit the lens cap over the lens casing so that it
covers the entire lens. Always replace the lens cap
after use.

 Attach the lens cap cord to the strap.
 Remove the lens cap before turning on the

camera's power.

1. Preparing the Camera 11

Controls

Viewfinder p. 24, 26

Diopter Adjustment Dial p. 26

(Self-timer)/ (Continuous)

Button p. 49, 52

(Flash) Button

 p. 35

MF (Manual Focus)
Button p. 95

IS (Image Stabilizer)
Button p. 29

Microphone

Shutter button p. 28
Zoom Lever

Shooting: (Telephoto)/ (Wide Angle) p. 27, 50
Playback: (Zoom in)/ (Zoom out) p. 40

Movie Button p. 53

OFF Button

Mode Lever p. 20

FUNC. (Function)/ (Single Image Erase)
Button p. 43, 61

Omni Selector

S(Up) T(Down) W(Left) X(Right)

MENU Button p. 62

SET/ (AF Frame Selector) Button p. 75

LCD Monitor
 p. 26

Speaker

Terminal Cover

12 1. Preparing the Camera

(Light Metering) / (Microphone) Button p. 76, 101

(Shortcut)/JUMP Button p. 42, 69

DISPLAY Button p. 24

A/V OUT(Audio/Video Out) Terminal p. 118

DIGITAL Ter minal p. 116

DC IN Ter minal p. 143

Mode Dial

: Slow Shutter

Use the mode dial to switch between
the Shooting modes.
z : Auto p. 27

The camera automatically selects
settings.

z Image Zone p. 45

The camera automatically selects
settings according to the image
composition type.

: Portrait
: Landscape

z Creative Zone p. 71

: Stitch Assist p. 47
: Movie p. 53

The user selects exposure, aperture
or other settings to achieve special
effects.

: Program AE
: Shutter Speed-priority AE
: Aperture-priority AE
: Manual Exposure
: Custom

: Night Scene
: Fast Shutter

The indicator lights or blinks when the shutter button is pressed or the following operations are
underway.

z Power/Mode Indicator

Orange:Shooting mode
Green: Playback mode/Printer connection
Yellow: Computer connection

zzzz Indicator

Blinking Red:Recording to CF card/Reading CF card/Erasing from CF card/Transmitting data

(during a computer connection)

1. Preparing the Camera 13

Installing the Batteries/CF Card

Install the batteries and the CF card to get
ready for shooting.
Please use four AA-size alkaline batteries or
separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH)
batteries.

When the indicator blinks, the camera is writing,
reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or
from the card. Do not perform the following or
image data may be lost or corrupted:

zDo not shake the camera.
zDo not turn off the power or open the CF card

slot cover or the battery cover.



The use of the separately sold Compact Power
Adapter CA-PS700 is recommended to power the
camera during long usage sessions (p. 143).

Battery cover lock

b

a

aaaaBe sure that the camera power is off

(p. 19). Slide the battery cover lock in
the direction of the arrow and open
the cover.

bbbbInsert the batteries as shown.

z You can check the orientation the batteries

should go in on the seal inside the battery
compartment.

 The separately sold battery charger kit lets you

use rechargeable NiMH batteries to power the
camera (p. 140).

 See Battery Performance (p. 150).


For information about the Battery and Charger Kit
and AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see
the System Map (separate from this guide).

14 1. Preparing the Camera

ccccClose the battery cover.

a

b

Label

zSee CF Cards and Estimated Capacities

(Recordable Images) (p. 151).

zYou are recommended to use CF cards that

have been formatted in your camera (p. 18).
The card supplied with the camera may be

CF card Eject Button

aSlide the CF card slot cover in the

direction of the arrow, and open it.

bInsert the CF card with the label

facing up, then close the CF card slot
cover.

z Push the card in until the CF card eject button

fully extends. To remove the CF card, push the
CF card eject button and pull the card out.

used without further formatting.

Proper Battery Handling

z

Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries
(sold separately) only. For information on handling the
AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see Using the
Power Kits (Sold Separately) (p. 140).

z

Since the performance of alkaline batteries may
differ according to brand, the operating time of the
batteries you purchase may not be as long as the
batteries that came with the camera.

z

Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures
when alkaline batteries are used. Also due to their
specifications, alkaline batteries may expire faster than
NiMH batteries. If you are using the camera in cold areas
or for a long time, we recommend using Canon’s AA-size
NiMH Battery Kit (a four-piece set).

1. Preparing the Camera 15

z

While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-cadmium
batteries, performance is unreliable and their use is not
recommended.

zzzz

Never mix unused and partially used batteries.
Always load four fresh (or fully recharged) batteries
at the same time.

zzzz

Be careful to load the batteries with their positive (+)
and negative (-) ends in the right direction.

zzzz

Never mix batteries of different types or from
different manufacturers. All four batteries should be
identical.

z

Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery terminals
well with a dry cloth. Oil from one's skin or other dirt may
cause a considerable reduction in the number of
recordable images or reduce usage time.

z

Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures
(especially with alkaline batteries). If you are using the
camera in cold areas and batteries are running down
faster than they should, you may be able to restore
performance by placing batteries in an inner pocket to
warm them up prior to use. But be careful that you don’t
put the batteries into a pocket together with a metal key
chain or other metallic objects, as these objects may
cause batteries to short-circuit.

z

If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time,
remove the batteries from the camera and store them in
a safe place. Batteries may leak and damage the camera
if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use.

WARNING

Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose
outer seal is completely or partially missing or
peeled off, as there is risk that such batteries may
leak, overheat, or burst. Always check the seals on
store-bought batteries before loading them, as
some batteries may come with defective seals. Do
not use batteries with defective seals.

Never use batteries that look like this.

Batteries with all or part of the seal
(electrical insulation sheath) peeled off.

The positive electrode (plus terminal) is flat.

The negative terminal is correctly formed
(protruding from the metal base), but the
seal does not extend up over the edge of the
metal base.

16 1. Preparing the Camera

Battery Status Indications

z Do not use or store CF cards in the following types

The following icons or messages indicate the battery
status on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).

Batteries are beginning to run low. Replace or
recharge the batteries if you wish to continue
using the camera.

Change the
batteries

Batteries are fully depleted and the camera
can no longer operate. You should replace the
batteries immediately.

CF Card Handling Precautions

z CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do

not bend, force, or subject them to shocks or
vibration.

z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card.
z Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature

extremes may cause condensation to form in the

of locations.

- Locations subject to dust or sand

- Locations subject to high humidity and high
temperatures

Microdrives are a recording medium with a hard
disk. Their merits are a large capacity and a low
price per megabyte of capacity. However, they can
be more susceptible to vibrations and shocks than
CF cards, which use durable flash memories.
Please be careful, therefore, not to subject the
camera to vibrations or shocks when using a
microdrive, especially while recording or playing
back.

card, leading to potential malfunctions. To avoid
condensation formation, place the CF card in a
sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different
temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to
the new temperature. If condensation forms on the
CF card, put it aside until the water droplets have
evaporated completely.

z Place the CF card in the supplied case for storage.

1. Preparing the Camera 17

Formatting a CF Card

You should always format a new CF card or one from
which you wish to erase all images and other data.

a

c

Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF
card erases all data, including protected
images and other file types. Please check the
contents of the CF card before formatting it.

 If the camera does not work properly, the

inserted CF card may be malfunctioning.
Reformatting the CF card may solve the
problem.

 When a non-Canon brand CF card is

malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the
problem.

 CF cards formatted in another camera,

computer or peripheral device may not operate
correctly. When that happens, reformat the CF

b

aaaaTurn the power on (p. 19).

bbbbPress the MENU button, and then the

XXXX arrow on the omni selector.

The [ (Set up)] menu appears.

ccccSelect [Format] using the SSSS or TTTT

card with this camera.

 The capacity of the CF card displayed after

formatting will be less than the rated capacity
of the CF card. This is not a malfunction of the
CF card or camera.

18 1. Preparing the Camera

arrow on the omni selector, then
press the SET button.

Turning the Power On/Off

The power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of

a

b

Indicator

aaaaSelect [OK] using the WWWW or XXXX arrow

on the omni selector, then press the
SET button.

The indicator blinks red and formatting starts. Wait
until the indicator goes off.

z To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and

press the SET button.

bbbbPress the MENU button.

the camera is on. The power/mode indicator indicates
the state of the camera as follows.

Orange:Shooting mode
Green: Playback mode/Printer connection mode*
Yellow: Computer connection mode*
Off: The power of the camera is off.

*

For printer connection mode, see the Direct Print User

Guide. For computer connection mode, see the
Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk.



You will hear a start-up sound and see the start­up image when the power comes on (p. 111).

 The start-up image does not appear when the

viewfinder display is on in Shooting mode or
the A/V OUT terminal is connected to a TV.

 Be careful not to touch the lens when shooting.

Please also refrain from forcing the lens with
fingers or other objects. It could lead to
malfunctions or damage the camera. If this
occurs, turn the camera off and back on.

Turning on the camera without the start-up
sound and image

Press and hold the button, then turn on the
power. You can also turn the power on with the
LCD monitor closed.

1. Preparing the Camera 19

ab

aaaaTurn the mode lever to (Shooting)

Switching Between Shooting and Playback

You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and
Playback mode. This is convenient when you wish to
shoot again after checking or deleting an image
immediately after it is shot.

Shooting Mode Playback Mode

Turn the mode lever to (Playback) while
pressing the release button (p. 39).

or (Playback) while pressing the
release button.

The power/mode indicator lights orange or green.

bbbbPress the OFF button to turn the

power off.

z The camera switches to Playback mode, but the

lens does not retract (the lens will retract if you turn
the mode lever to (Playback) once more)

Playback Mode Shooting Mode

Remove the lens cap and press the shutter button
halfway.
You can also turn the mode lever to (Shooting)
while pressing the release button (p. 27).

20 1. Preparing the Camera

Setting the Date/Time

The first time the camera power is turned on or
whenever the lithium battery charge is low,
start from Step .

a

 Setting the date and time settings does not

cause the date/time stamp to appear on
images. For printing images with the date on
them, refer to the Direct Print User Guide or

Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide
Disk.

 See Replacing the Date Battery (p. 144).

b

aaaaTurn the power on (p. 19).

bbbbPress the MENU button, and then the

XXXX arrow on the omni selector.

The [ (Set up)] menu appears.

1. Preparing the Camera 21

a

a

b

aaaaSelect [Date/Time] using the SSSS or TTTT

arrow on the omni selector, then
press the SET button.

aaaaSet the date and time.

z Select the item you wish to set using W or X

and set its value using the S or T arrow on the
omni selector.

bbbbCheck that the date and time display

correctly, press the SET button and
press the MENU button.

z The date can be set up to the year 2037.

22 1. Preparing the Camera

Setting the Language

a

b

a

a
b
c

b

aaaaTurn the power on (p. 19).

bbbbPress the MENU button, and then the

XXXX arrow on the omni selector.

The [ (Set up)] menu appears.
z In Playback mode, you can change the

language by holding the SET button while you
press the JUMP button. This function cannot be
used during movie playback or during a printer
connection.

aaaaSelect [Language] using the SSSS or TTTT

arrow on the omni selector, then
press the SET button.

bbbbSelect a language using the SSSS, TTTT, WWWW

or XXXX arrow on the omni selector, then
press the SET button.

ccccPress the MENU button.

1. Preparing the Camera 23

Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Monitor

A

Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode.

lso, closing the LCD monitor causes the viewfinder to display.

Shooting Mode

LCD Monitor Display
(No Information)

The combined optical
zoom and digital zoom
factor displays.

Spot Metering Frame

Playback Mode

AF Frame

LCD Monitor Display
(Information View)

Spot Metering Frame

AF Frame

Aperture Value

Shutter Speed

Viewfinder Display
(Information View)

MF Indicator

Shots Remaining or
Remaining Movie
Time/Elapsed Time
(Shooting Mode)

: Press the DISPLAY button

About the AF Frame
Green: Focusing Complete
Yellow: Focusing Difficulty

*The AF frame does not

appear when it is set to Auto
or during Reverse Display.

No Information

24 1. Preparing the Camera

Standard Display

Detailed Display

Single Image Playback
Index Playback

Histogram (p. 154)

Display Contents

Function Icon

Shooting

Mode

Playback

Mode

Flash Output { – – – p. 89

Compression { – {{ p. 32

Resolution { – {{ p. 32
Resolution

(Movies)

{ – { –p.32

No Information

Detailed Display

Standard Display

{*2–

*3

–p.78

Shooting
Modes

Exposure
Compensation

AE Lock/FE Lock
Light Metering

Mode
White Balance

*4

(WB)

-2 – +2

Information View

{ –

*1

{ – {

{{––

{ – { –p.76

{ – { –p.79

Drive Mode { –––

Reference Page

p. 45, 71

p. 86, 87

p. 49, 52

ISO Speed { – { –p.81

Photo Effect { – { –p.82

Bracket { – – – p. 84

Flash { – – – p. 34
Red-eye

Reduction
Flash Exposure

Compensation

{ – – – p. 36

*3

{ – {

–p.89

Frame Rate
(Movies)

Digital Zoom

*5

10x 13x 16x 20x 25x 32x

{ – { –p.32

{{– – p. 50

Low Battery {{{{ p. 17

Auto Rotate { – – – p. 108
Camera Shake

Warning

{{– – p. 26

Manual Focus {{– – p. 95

Image Stabilizer

Movie Recording
Sound Memo

(WAVE file)

z

(red)

{ – – – p. 29

{{– – p. 53

––{{ p. 101

Movie – – {{ p. 57

Protection Status

*1
*2
*3
*4
*5

(Movie) appears even in No Information display mode.

(Custom) does not appear.
The value for each content also appears.
The icon does not display in Playback mode.
Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom

––{{ p. 106

effects. "10x" is the telephoto-end setting of the optical zoom.

1. Preparing the Camera 25



Even in the no information display mode,
shooting information appears for approximately 6
seconds (shooting information may not appear
depending on the camera settings at that time).

 The camera shake warning icon will appear

on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) in low light
conditions while the camera is preparing to
shoot. When this icon appears, use one of the
following shooting methods.

- Set the flash to On or Auto

- Set the image stabilizer function to On (p. 29)

- Fix the camera to a tripod

 Please note that image information recorded

by this camera may not display correctly on
other cameras and image information recorded
by other cameras may not display correctly on
this camera.

Overexposure Warning

Overexposed portions of the image blink. The

Using the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor can be opened to the following
range of positions.

Opened from right to left 180
degrees. Tilted forward 180
degrees toward the lens or

b

a

backward 90 degrees.

z

When the LCD monitor is

opened left 180 degrees and
tilted 180 degrees toward the
lens, the displayed image is
automatically flipped and
reversed (the Reverse Display
function) so that it appears

correctly from in front of the lens.
Fold the LCD monitor back
against the camera body until it
clicks into place.
z If it is not fully closed, the

image will appear reversed.

Always keep the LCD monitor

closed to protect it when the

camera is not in use.

overexposure warning appears at the following
times.
 When reviewing an image right after it is shot

in the LCD monitor (information view) or in the
viewfinder

 In the detailed display mode of the Playback

mode

26 1. Preparing the Camera

Using the Viewfinder

If the surroundings are too bright (for example, when
you are shooting outdoors) and images on the LCD
monitor are not clear, use the viewfinder for shooting.
Adjust the viewfinder focus with the diopter
adjustment dial (p. 12) so the displayed information
(p. 24) appears clearly.

Auto Mode

2. Shooting-The Basics

a

a

b

c

Seen from the lens side

Standard shooting

aaaaTurn the mode lever to (Shooting).

bbbbSet the mode dial to .
ccccIf you are using the LCD monitor,

open it.

z The LCD monitor can also be rotated. When the

LCD monitor is tilted 180 degrees, the displayed
image is automatically flipped and reversed (the
Reverse Display function) so that it appears
correctly from in from of the lens (you can

Wide angle

b

AF Frame

Telephoto

aaaaAim the camera at the subject.

bbbbUse the zoom to achieve the desired

composition in the LCD monitor (or
viewfinder).

z Turning the zoom lever toward magnifies the

subject (telephoto). Turning the zoom lever toward

decreases the size of the subject (wide angle).
The speed at which the magnification change is
determined by the way the zoom lever is turned.
Turning the zoom lever in one swift movement
completely to the right/left enables fast zooming.
For slow zooming, slowly turn the zoom lever
halfway.

z The angle of view can be adjusted within the 38 to

380 mm range, in 35mm film equivalent.

disable the Reverse Display function (p. 65)).

2. Shooting-The Basics 27

z The combined use of the digital zoom and optical

zoom enables magnified shooting up to approx.
32x (p. 50). The digital zoom cannot be used with
some shooting modes (p. 166). Images become
coarser the more they are digitally zoomed.

a

b

aaaaLightly press the shutter button

(pressing halfway) to focus.

bbbbPress the shutter button all the way.

You will hear the shutter sound when the shot is
complete. Do not move the camera until you hear
this sound. The picture appears for two seconds.

 See page 166 for settings that can be changed

in this mode.

 The LCD monitor and viewfinder have a field of

vision of approximately 100% of the actual
shooting image.

 Images are first saved into the camera's

internal memory before being recorded onto
the CF card, allowing the next images to be
taken immediately as long as sufficient space
is available in the internal memory.

Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished
focusing, and the AF frame appears green.

z The AF frame will light yellow and the beep will

sound one time if the subject is difficult to focus
on. When the AF frame is set to Auto, it will not
appear.

z The shutter speed and aperture value are

automatically determined and show on the LCD
monitor (or viewfinder). The exposure
compensation (p. 78) and focus (p. 95) are also
automatically set.

28 2. Shooting-The Basics

 The indicator blinks red while data is recorded

onto the CF card.

 The beep and shutter sound can be set to On/

Off using the menu (p. 66).

 If the shutter sound is set to [Off] and the mute

option is set to [Off], the camera will beep once
when the shutter button is pressed all the way.

 Shots cannot be taken while the flash is

charging.

 You can change the length of time images

Image Stabilizer Function

show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set
it so they do not show at all (p. 31).

The image stabilizer function allows you to minimize
the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you
shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or
when you shoot in dark conditions. This function's
default setting is [On].
z Pressing the IS button switches the function On

and Off. When it is set to On, appears.

z Holding the IS button allows you to select the

image stabilizer mode. The following icons appear.
Select a setting using the W or X arrow on the
omni selector and press the IS button.

(Standard): Standard Shooting
(With teleconverter lens):

Select when the separately sold
teleconverter lens (p. 137) is
mounted.

(With wide angle lens):

Select when the separately sold wide
angle lens (p. 137) is mounted.

2. Shooting-The Basics 29

Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting

zCamera shake may not be fully corrected

when shooting with slow shutter speeds with
such shooting scenes as evening shots. In
this case, affix the camera to a tripod.

zIf camera shake is too strong, it may not be

fully corrected.

Mode Dial

After a photo is taken, the image displays for
two seconds (to change this setting, see page

31). There are two ways to display the image
for longer:

z Keeping the shutter button pressed

z Pressing the SET button while the image

is displayed

Press the shutter button halfway again to stop
displaying it and shoot an image.

You can perform the following while images are
displayed.

30 2. Shooting-The Basics

 Display images in detailed display mode

(p. 26)

 Magnify images (p. 40)
 Erase images individually (p. 43)
 Attach Sound Memos (p. 101)

Changing the Image Display Duration

b

a

a
c

aaaaTurn the power on (p. 19), and press

bbbbSelect [Review] using the SSSS or TTTT

arrow on the omni selector and
select a duration setting using the WWWW
or XXXX arrow on the omni selector.

Off:Images do not display
2 to 10 sec.:Images appear for the time selected

even if the shutter button is released.

ccccPress the MENU button.

z You can continue to display the image as long

as the shutter button is fully held pressed
regardless of the Review setting.

z Another picture can be taken even while the last

is displayed.

the MENU button.

The [ (Rec.)] menu appears.

2. Shooting-The Basics 31

Changing the Resolution and Compression

Mode Dial

You can change the resolution, compression
(still images) and frame rate (movies, p. 56)
settings to suit the purpose of the image you
are about to shoot.

Still Images

Resolution

Display Pixels

L (Large) 2048 x 1536

High

zPrint A4 size* 210 x 297 mm

(8.3 x 11.7 in.) prints

zPrint letter size* 216 x 279

mm (8.5 x 11 in.) prints

Purpose

Compression Purpose

Superfine

Fine Shoot normal quality images

Normal Shoot more images

Movies

Resolution

640 x 480 pixels
(Fine)*

640 x 480 pixels*

320 x 240 pixels*

High Quality

Normal

Image

Quality

High

Normal

Shoot higher quality images

Recording

Time

Short

Long

Shoot higher quality movies

Shoot normal quality movies

Shoot longer movies

Purpose

M1 (Medium 1) 1600 x 1200

M2 (Medium 2) 1024 x 768

S (Small) 640 x 480

Low

* Paper sizes vary according to region.

32 2. Shooting-The Basics

zPrint postcard size 148 x

100 mm (6 x 4 in.) prints

zPrint L size 119 x 89 mm

(4.7 x 3.5 in.) prints

Print credit card size 86 x 54
mm (3.4 x 2.1 in.) prints

zSend images as e-mail

attachments

zShoot more images

*

The compression rate for is Fine. The
compression rate for and is Normal.

Frame Rate Quality

Approx. 30 frames/sec.

Approx. 15 frames/sec.

Full-

motion

Normal Long

Recording

Time

Short

Purpose

Quality-priority
shooting

Time-priority shooting

a

b

c

Number of shots remaining
(Only displayed when the
resolution or compression is
selected.)

b

a

aaaaPress the FUNC. button.

bbbbSelect * (2048 x 1536) using the SSSS

or TTTT arrow on the omni selector.

* The current setting is displayed.

ccccSelect the resolution you wish to set

using the WWWW or XXXX arrow on the omni
selector, then press the SET button.

aaaaSelect the compression you wish to

set using the WWWW or XXXX arrow on the
omni selector, then press the SET
button.

z You can shoot the image right after selecting

settings by pressing the shutter button. This
screen will appear again, once the image is
shot.

z In the case of a movie clip, the remaining

shooting time (in seconds) appears.

z See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 152).

2. Shooting-The Basics 33

Using the Built-in Flash

z Types of CF cards and number of shots

remaining (p. 151).

bbbbPress the FUNC. button and shoot

the image.

Mode Dial

Use the flash according to the guidelines
below.

The flash operates as shown below when the Flash
Pop-up option (p. 64) is set to [Auto].

Auto with red­eye reduction

Auto

Flash on with
red-eye
reduction

The flash fires automatically as required by
the lighting level, and the red-eye reduction
lamp fires each time the main flash fires.

The flash fires automatically as required by
the lighting level.

The red-eye reduction lamp and the flash
always fire.

34 2. Shooting-The Basics

Flash on The flash always fires.

Flash off The flash does not fire.

It may take longer for the camera to autofocus
right after the flash pops up.

a

aaaa

Press the button to switch between

When the Flash Pop-up Function is Set to [Off]

Mode Dial

You can manually set the flash when Flash
Pop-up is set to [Off].

Flash is open ( ) The flash always fires.

flash modes and shoot the image.

The selected flash mode appears on the LCD
monitor (or viewfinder).

z You can switch between settings by pressing

the button. The flash setting may not switch
with certain shooting modes.

When the red-eye reduction function is on (p. 36)

When the red-eye reduction function is off

Flash is closed ( ) The flash does not fire.

a

b

aaaaPop up the flash by pressing the

button and shoot the image.

bbbbWhen you are not using the flash,

press the flash down until it clicks.

z Be sure to close the flash after use.

2. Shooting-The Basics 35

Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function

bbbbSelect [Red-eye] using the SSSS or TTTT

Mode Dial

The red-eye reduction lamp fire when the flash
is used in dark areas. This reduces light
reflecting back from the eyes and making them
appear red.

b

a

c

arrow on the omni selector.

ccccSelect [On] using the WWWW or XXXX arrow

on the omni selector and press the
MENU button.

z appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) if

it is set to Information View display.

z When shooting with the red-eye reduction

function, the subjects must look right at the red­eye reduction lamp for this mode to be effective.
Try asking them to look directly at the lamp.
Even better results can be obtained by shooting
with the lens set to a wide angle, increasing the
lighting in indoor settings or approaching closer
to the subject.

aaaa

Power the camera in (Shooting) mode
(p. 19) and press the MENU button.

The [ (Rec.)] menu appears.

36 2. Shooting-The Basics

Setting the Slow Synchro

Mode Dial

You can shoot images using the flash with a slow
shutter speed. This helps brighten up dark
backgrounds when shooting night scenes or with
indoors lighting conditions.

a

aaaaPower the camera in

b

c

(Shooting)

When shooting with a high ISO sensitivity and
using the built-in flash, there is more of a
chance of overexposure the closer you are to
the subject.

 The flash fires with automatic adjustments

when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto] in the Rec.
menu. When shooting in mode, or with
[Flash Adjust] set to [Manual], the flash fires
with the manually set adjustments.

 When [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto], the flash

fires twice. A pre-flash will fire and will be
followed by the main flash. The pre-flash is
used by the camera to obtain the subject's

mode (p. 19) and press the MENU
button.

The [ (Rec.)] menu appears.

bbbbSelect [Slow Synchro] using the SSSS or

TTTT arrow on the omni selector.

ccccSelect [On] using the WWWW or XXXX arrow

on the omni selector and press the
MENU button.

exposure data so that the main flash can be
set to the optimal intensity for the shot.

 The fastest shutter speed for flash

synchronization is 1/250 second. The camera
automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/250
second if a faster speed is selected.

 Shots cannot be taken while the flash is

charging.

2. Shooting-The Basics 37

 The flash may take up to approximately 10

seconds to charge in some cases. Actual times
will vary according to usage and the battery
charge.

 The flash exposure and the flash output can be

changed (p. 89).

 When shooting with [Slow Synchro] set to [On],

camera shake may become a factor. We
recommend the use of a tripod.

 The flash setting is saved when the camera is

turned off in the , , and shooting
modes.

38 2. Shooting-The Basics

Displaying Images Individually

b

a

aaaaTurn the mode lever to the right to set

3. Playback-The Basics

z When you press the W or X arrow on the omni

selector after having pressed the JUMP button,
the camera jumps 10 images behind or ahead. If
you press the JUMP button once more, the
camera returns to the single image playback
screen.

z Press the DISPLAY button to show the data for

the displayed image (p. 24).

z Press the button to quickly deleted the

displayed image (p. 43).

You may not be able to play back images that
have been shot with another camera or edited
on a computer with other software applications.

the camera to Playback mode.

The last recorded image appears on the LCD
monitor (or viewfinder).

bbbbMove between images using the WWWW or

XXXX arrow on the omni selector.

z Use W to move to the previous image and X to

move to the next. Holding W or X moves more
rapidly between images, but the images will not
appear as clearly.

3. Playback-The Basics 39

Magnifying Images

b

a

z You can move around the magnified image

using the W, X, S or T arrow on the omni
selector.

z Movie frames and index playback images

cannot be magnified.

z You can magnify an image while it is displayed

Magnified approximately 5 times Magnified approximately 10 times

Approximate positionApproximate position

aaaaTurn the mode lever to the right to set

the camera to Playback mode.

bbbbTurn the zoom lever toward to

magnify the image and toward to
cancel the magnified display.

z In single image playback, images can be

magnified up to 10 times. Hold the SET button

on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) immediately
after the image is shot (p. 31).

down and turn the zoom lever toward to
cycle through each setting, approximately 2.5
times, to approximately 5 times and 10 times.

40 3. Playback-The Basics

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)

b

a

Movie
Frame

aaaaTurn the mode lever to the right to set

the camera to Playback mode.

a

Pressing the
S arrow in
this row
displays the
previous set of
nine images.

b

Pressing the
T arrow in this
row displays
the next set of
nine images.

aaaaChange the image selection using

the WWWW, XXXX, SSSS or TTTT arrow on the omni

bbbbTurn the zoom lever toward .

z Nine images appear at once (index playback).

selector.

z Press the DISPLAY button to show the data for

the displayed image (p. 24).

bbbbTurn the zoom lever toward .

z Index playback cancels and the display reverts

to single image playback.

3. Playback-The Basics 41

JUMP

JUMP Jumping Between Images

JUMPJUMP

z Index Playback: The previous or next 9 images

a
c

Jump Bar

aaaaPress the JUMP button while in

single image playback (p. 39) or
index playback (p. 41).

b

are displayed.

ccccPress the JUMP button.

The jump bar disappears and the camera reverts
to single image playback or index playback.

The jump bar appears.

bbbbChange the image selection using

the WWWW or XXXX arrow on the omni
selector.

z Single Image Playback: The 10th image ahead

or behind is displayed.

42 3. Playback-The Basics

Erasing Images Individually

4. Erasing

Please note that erased images cannot be
recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a
file.

b

a

c

bbbbSelect the image you wish to erase

using the WWWW or XXXX arrow on the omni
selector and press the .

ccccSelect [Erase] using the WWWW or XXXX

arrow on the omni selector.

z To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
z Protected images cannot be erased with the

erase function (p. 106).

aaaaTurn the mode lever to the right to set

the camera to Playback mode.

The last recorded image appears on the LCD
monitor (or viewfinder).

4. Erasing 43

Erasing All Images

Please note that erased images cannot be
recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a
file.

b

a

c

ccccSelect [OK] using the WWWW or XXXX arrow

on the omni selector.

z To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
z Protected images cannot be erased with the

erase function (p. 106).

The [Erase all] function erases all the image data
recorded on the CF card. You should format the
CF card when you want to erase not only image
data but also all the data contained on the card
(p. 18).

aaaaTurn the mode lever to the right to set

the camera to Playback mode.

The [ (Play)] menu appears.

bbbbSelect [Erase all] using the SSSS or TTTT

arrow on the omni selector.

44 4. Erasing

Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone)

5. Useful Shooting Functions

Settings fitting the shooting conditions of your subject can easily be set using the mode dial.

Landscape

Use this mode to shoot
spacious landscape
scenes.

Night Scene

Portrait

Use this mode when
you want the subject to
appear sharp and the
background to blur.

Fast Shutter

Movie (p. 53)

Use this mode to shoot
movies. Sound is also
recorded simultaneously.

Slow Shutter

Stitch Assist (p. 47)

Use this mode to
capture human subjects
against the backdrop of
an evening sky or night
scene. The subject is
illuminated with light
from the flash while the
backdrop is captured at
a slow shutter speed.

Use this mode to
shoot fast moving
objects.

Use this mode to shoot
moving objects to make
them appear blurred,
such as river rapids.

Use this mode when
taking shots that you want
to combine into a
panorama.

5. Useful Shooting Functions 45

z Shooting procedures are the same as for the

mode (p. 27).

a

b

c

d

aaaaTurn the mode lever to the left to set

the camera to Shooting mode.

bbbbTurn the mode dial and set it to the

desired function as shown above.

 See page 166 for settings that can be changed

in this mode.

 Use the following shooting procedures

according to the selected function.

You can achieve a better blurring effect of the
background by making sure the upper half of your
subject fills the entire LCD monitor (or viewfinder).

You can enhance the blurring effect of the
background even more by setting the lens to its
telephoto end setting.

The camera shake warning icon may appear on
the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) since slower shutter
speeds are frequently used in this mode. If this
happens, affix the camera to a tripod.

The shutter speed slows down. Even if you use the
flash, tell your subjects not to move for a few
moments.

ccccUse the zoom lever to achieve the

desired composition (relative to
subject size).

ddddPress the shutter button halfway to

lock the focus, then press all the way
to shoot the image.

46 5. Useful Shooting Functions

If the Night Scene mode is used to shoot mid-day
shots, the same effects as with the mode can
be obtained.

The slow synchro option automatically turns on.
Noise in the image may be more apparent with dark

subjects.
Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

Use this mode to shoot a series of overlapping
frames for merging (stitching) into a large
panoramic image using a computer.

Framing a Subject

PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of
adjoining images and merges them. When
composing shots, try to include a distinctive item
(landmark, etc) in the overlapping portions.

 Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to

50% of the adjoining image. Try to keep the
vertical misalignment to within 10% of the
image height.

 Do not include moving items in the overlap.

Please use the bundled PhotoStitch program
to merge the images on a computer.

 Do not try to stitch images that include both

distant and close subjects. Objects may
appear warped or doubled up.

 Make the brightness in each image consistent.

The final image will appear unnatural if the
difference in brightness is too great.

 For good results, pan (swivel) the camera to

take successive shots.

5. Useful Shooting Functions 47

 To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the

subject, keeping it parallel as you move.

Shooting

Images can be shot in the following 5
sequences in Stitch Assist mode.

Horizontally, left to right

Horizontally, right to left

Vertically, bottom to top

Vertically, top to bottom

Clockwise starting at the top left

 See page 166 for settings that can be changed

in this mode.

 A custom white balance setting (p. 79) cannot

b

a

aaaaTurn the mode dial to .

bbbbSelect the shooting sequence using

the WWWW or XXXX arrow on the omni

be set in mode. To use a custom white
balance setting, first set it in another shooting
mode.

 The settings in place for the first image are

locked in and cannot be changed for
subsequent shots.

 A TV cannot be used as the monitor for

shooting in this mode.

48 5. Useful Shooting Functions

selector, then press the SET button.

The shooting sequence is set.
z You can also press the shutter button directly to

shoot without pressing the SET button.

ccccShoot the first image.

z The exposure and white balance settings are

set and locked with the first image.

a

Using the Self-timer

Mode Dial

b

Sequence

Sequence

c

aaaaCompose and shoot the second

image so that it overlaps the first.

z Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be

corrected with the software.

z

An image can be retaken. Press the W,X,S or
arrow on the omni selector to return to that frame.

z A maximum of 26 images can be recorded

either horizontally or vertically.

T

a

aaaaPress the button.

The current setting is displayed.
z Pressing the button cycles between

settings.

bbbbUse the same procedures to shoot

the remaining frames.

cccc

Press the SET button after the last shot.

5. Useful Shooting Functions 49

Digital Zoom

z You can switch between the and options

through the [ (Rec.)] menu (p. 64).

z When the self-timer is set to ( ), the

shutter activates 10 (2) seconds after the shutter
button is pressed fully.

bbbbCheck that or is displayed and

shoot the image.

z When is selected, the self-timer sounds and

the self-timer lamp starts blinking when the
shutter button is pressed all the way. The self­timer sound and the blinking get faster two
seconds before the shutter activates.

z When is selected, the self-timer lamp blinks

fast from the beginning. The shutter activates in
two seconds.

Mode Dial

With the combined optical and digital zoom
functions, images can be zoomed as follows:

13x, 16x, 20x, 25x and 32x.

 Images become coarser the more they are

digitally zoomed.

 The lens will zoom the maximum optical

telephoto setting and stop. To further zoom the
image digitally, turn the zoom lever toward
once more.

 To zoom back out, turn the zoom lever toward

z You can change the self-timer sound by

changing the setting in [Selftimer Sound] in the
[ (My Camera)] menu (p. 67).

50 5. Useful Shooting Functions

.

d

c

b

aaaaTurn the mode dial to any Shooting

mode except for or .

ddddTurn the zoom lever toward and

shoot the image.

bbbbPress the MENU button to display the

[ (Rec.)] menu.

ccccSelect [Digital Zoom] using the S

S or

SS
TTTT arrow, select [On] using the WWWW or
XXXX arrow on the omni selector and

press the MENU button.

5. Useful Shooting Functions 51

Continuous Shooting

Mode Dial

Use this mode to shoot successive frames
while the shutter button is fully pressed.

 The interval between frames may lengthen

a

somewhat when the internal memory becomes
full.

 The flash can be used, but the interval

between images will lengthen to accommodate
the flash recharge time.

aaaaPress the button.

The current setting is displayed.
z Pressing the button cycles between

settings.

bbbbSelect .

52 5. Useful Shooting Functions

ab

aaaaPress the shutter button halfway to

lock the focus.

bbbbPress the shutter button all the way

to shoot.

z Shooting will stop when the shutter button is

Movie Mode

b

a

released.

z The shooting speed is 1.7 shots/second.*

* Large/Fine (These figures reflect Canon's

testing standard. The actual figures will vary
according to the shooting conditions and
settings.)

aaaaTurn the mode dial to .

The maximum recording time in seconds appears.

bbbbPress the Movie button.

The camera beeps once and shooting starts.
Sound is recorded simultaneously.

z When the Movie button is pressed again, the

camera beeps twice and shooting stops.

z The tally lamp blinks red during movie recording

and goes off when the recording session is over.
When [Tally Lamp] is set to [Off] in the Rec.
menu, the lamp does not blink (p.65).

5. Useful Shooting Functions 53

z The maximum movie recordable time in one

If the ! mark frequently appears, try the following
movie shooting is approx. 1 hour and the
maximum recording capacity is 1 GB. These
figures will vary according to the type of CF
cards and their capacity.
When recording time reaches 1 hour, when the
CF card is about to become full or when the file
size is about to reach 1 GB, the remaining
shooting time displayed on the lower right
corner of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) will
blink red and recording will stop automatically
approximately 10 seconds later.

z Recording times and recording capacities may

vary according to your camera usage (shooting
conditions, exterior conditions, etc.) and the
capacity of your CF card. When the camera's
internal available memory is low, the ! mark

methods to solve the problem.

- Format the CF card before recording (p. 18).

- Avoid using the zoom during shooting.

- Set the resolution to (320 x 240) or set the
frame rate to (15fps).

- Use a high speed CF card (such as the CF­512MSH CF card).

appears in the lower right corner of the LCD
monitor (or viewfinder), indicating that shooting
will automatically end soon, regardless of the
remaining shooting time and recording capacity.

54 5. Useful Shooting Functions

zThe recording time may not display properly

during shooting or filming may stop

zWhen the camera's internal temperature

rises, appears in red on the lower left

unexpectedly with the following types of CF
cards.

- Slow recording cards

- Cards formatted on a different camera or a
computer

- Cards which have had images recorded and
erased repeatedly

Although the recording time may not display
properly during shooting, the movie will be
recorded correctly on the CF card. Recording
time will display properly if you format the CF
card in this camera (excluding slow recording
CF cards).

zBe careful not to touch the microphone while

shooting.

zIf the indicator blinks after a shot, this

indicates that the movie is being written to the
CF card. You cannot shoot again until it stops
blinking.

corner of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). If
the temperature continues to rise, shooting
ends automatically to protect the CF card or
micro drive from overheating, the
[Overheated! Shutting down.] message
appears and the camera powers off. If this
happens, store the camera for approximately
30 minutes and wait until it has completely
cooled down before resuming use. The CF
card or micro drive may heat up but this does
not constitute a malfunction. However, for still
image shooting, there is no need to wait 30
minutes before resuming use.

 See page 166 for settings that can be changed in

this mode.

 See page 32 for resolution and frame rate

information.

 Sound is recorded monaurally.
 There is no shutter sound in Movie mode.
 QuickTime 3.0 or higher is required to play back

movie files (AVI/Motion JPEG) on a computer.
(QuickTime (for Windows) is bundled on the supplied
Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh
platform, QuickTime 3.0 or later is generally bundled
with Mac OS 8.5 or later operating system.)

5. Useful Shooting Functions 55

 The following operations are available during

Changing the Frame Rate

movie recording:

- Zooming (excluding the digital zoom)

- AF lock: Press the MF button. appears on

the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). You can
cancel AF lock by pressing the MF button
again.

- AE lock, exposure compensation: Press the
button. The exposure compensation bar

appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).
You can change the exposure using the W or
X arrow. You can cancel AE lock by pressing
the button again.

- Image Stabilizer: Press the IS button to turn it

on or off.

The number of frames shot per second when
shooting movies can be selected.

d

c

b
d

Recordable
Movie Time

56 5. Useful Shooting Functions

aaaaTurn the mode dial to .

bbbbPress the FUNC. button.
ccccSelect * (30fps) using the S

S or TTTT

SS

arrow on the omni selector and
select the frame rate you wish to set
using the WWWW or XXXX arrow.

Viewing/Editing Movies

* The current setting is displayed.

: Shoots 30 frames per second
: Shoots 15 frames per second

z The number of recordable frames per second

varies according to the selected resolution
setting (p. 151).

z You can shoot the movie right after selecting

settings by pressing the Movie button. This
screen will appear again once the movie is shot.

ddddPress the FUNC. button then press

the Movie button to start shooting.

You can play back movies recorded with the Movie
mode and delete unwanted portions from the
beginning or the end of movie clips.

zProtected movies cannot be edited (p. 106).
zIt may take some time to save an edited

movie as a new file depending on the file size.
If the batteries run out of charge partway
through, edited movie clips cannot be saved.
When editing movies, use separately sold,
fully charged AA-size NiMH batteries or
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700.

You may experience frame dropping if you are
using a slow reading CF card and the recording
resolution and frame rate are set to the following
settings.

- (640 x 480 Fine) resolution

- (640 x 480) resolution and (30fps)
frame rate

5. Useful Shooting Functions 57

This mark
appears on
movie files

a

b

a

Movie Playback Panel

aaaaSelect a button from the movie

playback panel using the WWWW or XXXX
arrow on the omni selector, then
press the SET button.

aaaaTurn the mode lever to the right to set

the camera to Playback mode.

bbbbSelect a movie using the WWWW or XXXX

arrow on the omni selector, then
press the SET button.

58 5. Useful Shooting Functions

Movie Playback Panel

(Exit): Returns to the screen in

Step

(Play): Plays back the movie

images and sounds

(First Frame): Shows the first frame
(Previous Frame):Rewinds if the SET button

is held down

(Next Frame): Fast forwards if the SET

button is held down

(Last Frame): Shows the last frame
(Edit): Edits the movie  Step

Playback Operations

ST:Adjusts the volume during playback

SET: Pauses playback. Press again to resume

playback.

When Playback Ends

The last frame remains displayed when playback
ends.

Movie Editing Panel

SET: Displays the movie playback panel. Press

again to play back the movie again from the
first frame.

z You may experience frame dropping and audio

breakup when playing back a movie on a
computer with insufficient system resources.

z The volume at which movies play back can also

be adjusted in the Play menu.

z Please adjust the audio sound level on the TV

when viewing movie files on a TV.

z If you are not editing the movie, operations end

here.

aaaaSelect a button from the movie

editing panel using the SSSS or TTTT arrow
on the omni selector, then press the
SET button.

(Cut Beginning):Deletes frames in the first

half of the movie

(Cut End): Deletes frames in the second

half of the movie

(Play): Plays back the temporarily

edited movie
(Save): Saves the movie
(Exit): Cancels movie editing and

reverts to the screen in step

z Movies with an original length of 1 second or

more can be edited in 1-frame units.

5. Useful Shooting Functions 59

bbbbSelect the range you wish to edit

using the WWWW or XXXX arrow.

z When there is not enough space left on the CF

card, only the overwrite function is available. If
this happens, S appears on the counter of the

ccccSelect (Play) using the SSSS or T

T

TT

arrow and press the SET button.

The temporarily edited movie will start playing.
z The movie will stop if you press the SET button

while it is playing.

ddddSelect (Save) using the SSSS or TTTT

arrow and press the SET button.

z When (Exit) is selected, the edited movie is

not saved and the camera reverts to the screen
in Step .

eeeeSelect [Overwrite] or [New File] using

the WWWW or XXXX arrow and press the SET
button.

movie editing bar.

[Overwrite]: Saves the edited movie under the

same file name as the original movie.
The original data is deleted.

[New File]: Saves the edited movie under a new

file name. The original data is not
deleted.

60 5. Useful Shooting Functions

Selecting Menus and Settings

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

Selecting Settings by Pressing the FUNC. Button (Only in Shooting Mode)

Turn the mode lever to .

Press the FUNC. button.

Press the S or T arrow to select a function item.

W

Press the

or X arrow to select setting contents.

Select a function item

using S or T

Exposure Compensation (± 0) p. 78

White Balance ( )  p. 79

ISO Speed ( )  p. 81

Photo Effect ( )  p. 82

Select setting contents

W

or

(± 0)

X

 p. 89

using

Flash Adjust

Flash Output  p. 89

Resolution (L)  p. 32

Compression ( )  p. 32

Resolution and Movie ( ) p. 32

Frame Rate ( )  p. 56

Press the FUNC. button.

Shoot the image.

Bracket ( )  p. 84

( ) items in parentheses
show default settings.

Shoot

the image.

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 61

Selecting Settings by Pressing the MENU Button

Shooting Playback

Rec. Menu Play Menu Set up Menu My Camera Menu

Press the MENU button.

Press the W or X arrow to switch between menu tabs.

Press the S or T arrow to select a menu item. (Depending on
the function, press the SET button after making a selection.)

Press the W or X arrow to select setting contents. (Depending
on the function, press the SET button after making a selection.)

Press the MENU button.

Shoot the image if in Shooting mode.

Shoot the image.

62 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter
button halfway. (In Playback mode, the menu closes when the shutter
button is pressed halfway and the camera switches to shooting mode.)

Rec. Menu

Play Menu

Set up Menu

My Camera Menu

(p. 111)

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 63

 Some menu items may not be available for

selection according to the shooting mode
(p. 166).

 You can apply a desired image and sound to

and in the My Camera menu. For

Rec. Menu

Menu Item Setting content

Flash Sync

Sets the timing at which the flash fires.

1st-curtain*/2nd-curtain

Reference

Page

p. 90

details, see Registering the My Camera
Settings (p. 111) or the Canon Digital Camera
Software Starter Guide Disk.

 Camera settings can be reset to the default

values (p. 68).

Slow Synchro

Flash Adjust

Red-eye

Flash Pop-up

Self-timer

Sets whether or not the flash will fire
with a slow shutter speed.

On/Off*

Sets whether or not the flash is
adjusted automatically.

Auto*/Manual

Sets whether or not the red-eye
reduction lamp fires when the flash
fires.

On*/Off

Sets whether or not the flash pops up
automatically.

On*/Off

When set to [Off] the flash will not fire
automatically.

Sets the duration before the self-timer
releases the shutter once the shutter
button is pressed.

10 sec.*/ 2 sec.

p. 36

p. 89

p. 35

p. 34

p. 49

64 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

Wireless Delay

Sets the duration before the self-timer
releases the shutter once the remote
control shutter button is pressed.

0 sec./2 sec.*/10 sec.

p. 136

Menu Item Setting content

Reference

Page

Menu Item Setting content

Reference

Page

Spot AE Point

MF-Point Zoom

AF Mode

Tally L a m p

Digital Zoom

Review

Reverse Disp.

Sets the option of [Spot AE Point]
(one of the light metering modes) to
Center (the AE point is fixed to the
center) or AF Point (the AE point
corresponds to the AF point).

Center*/AF Point

Sets whether or not the focusing point
is magnified when using the manual
focus.

On*/Off

Sets the frequency of autofocus
activation.

Continuous*/Single

Sets whether or not the tally lamp
blinks during movie recording.

On*/Off

Sets whether or not the digital zoom
combines with the optical zoom to
zoom images.

On/Off*

Sets the duration images display on
the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder)
after the shutter button is released.

Off/2 sec.* to 10 sec.

Sets whether or not the image is
reversed when the LCD monitor is
tilted 180 degrees toward the lens.

On*/Off

p. 76

p. 95

p. 97

p. 53

p. 50

p. 31

p. 26

Shoots automatically at set intervals.

Intervalometer

Set shortcut
button

Save Settings

* Default setting

2* to 100 shots
1* to 60 min.

Selects functions to be registered on
the (Shortcut) button.

Saves settings selected in the Rec.
menu and the function menu to the
mode dial's mode.

Play Menu

Menu Item Setting content

Protect

Rotate

Erase all

Slide Show

Print Order

Protects images from accidental
erasure.

Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees
clockwise in the display.

Erases all images from a CF card
(excluding protected images).

Plays images in an automated slide
show.

Sets the images that will be printed on
a direct print compatible printer or at a
photo lab service, the number of
copies and other parameters.

p. 91

p. 69

p. 98

Reference

Page

p. 106

p. 100

p. 44

p. 102

p. 121

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 65

Menu Item Setting content

Reference

Page

Menu Item Setting content

Reference

Page

Transfer Order

Specifies images before downloading
to a computer.

Set up Menu

Menu Item Setting content

Set [On] to mute the start-up sound,
operation sound, selftimer sound and
shutter sound all at once.
zIf you set [Mute] to [On], no sound

will be heard even when any sound

Mute

Volume

a

Start-up Vol.

b

Operation Vol.

c

Selftimer Vol.

item in the My Camera menu is set
to , or (On).

zNote that the error warning signal

beeps even when the Mute setting
is [On].

On/Off*

Adjusts the volume of camera
operations.

Adjusts the Start-up Sound volume
when the camera powers up.

Adjusts the Operation Sound volume
for operation buttons other than the
shutter button.

Adjusts the volume of the Selftimer
Sound informing you that the photo
will be taken in 2 seconds.

p. 126

Reference

Page

–

–

p. 19

–

p. 49

Adjusts the Shutter Sound volume

d

Shutter Vol.

e

Playback Vol.

Settings of Above
Items (

a

- e)

LCD Brightness

Power Saving

Date/Time Sets the date, time and date format. p. 21
Format Formats (initializes) a CF card. p. 18

File No. Reset

when the shutter button is pressed all
the way. There is no shutter sound in
Movie mode.

Adjusts the sound volume when a
movie or sound memo is played.

Off 1 2* 3 4 5
Sets the brightness level of the LCD

monitor.

(Normal)*/ (Bright)

Sets whether or not the camera
automatically powers down or the
LCD monitor (or viewfinder) goes off
after a specified period of time
elapses without camera operation.
Auto Power Down

On*/Off

Display Off

10 sec./20 sec./30sec./1 min.*/2 min./3 min.

Sets how file numbers are assigned to
images when new CF cards are
inserted.

On/Off*

p. 28

p. 57, 101

–

–

p. 107

p. 110

66 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

Menu Item Setting content

Sets whether or not images shot with

Auto Rotate

Distance Units

the camera on end are automatically
rotated in the display.

On/Off*

Sets the format of the displayed
distance units of the MF indicator.

m/cm* or ft/in

Reference

Page

p. 108

p. 96

My Camera Menu

You can select the theme, start-up image and sound,
shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound
used on this camera. These are called My Camera
settings. You can also customize the and
options for each item with images from the CF card
and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied
software. See the Canon Digital Camera Software

Language

Video System

* Default setting

Sets the language used in the menus
and messages on the LCD monitor (or
in the viewfinder).

English*/Deutsch/Français/
Nederlands/Dansk/Suomi/Italiano/
Norsk/Svenska/Español/Chinese/
Japanese

You can change the language during
image playback by holding the SET
button and pressing the JUMP button.
(Except when the camera is
connected to a printer)

Sets the video output signal standard.

NTSC/PAL

p. 23

p. 118

Starter Guide Disk for details.

Menu Item Setting content

Theme

Start-up Image

Start-up Sound

Operation Sound

Selftimer Sound

Shutter Sound

Selects a common theme for each my
Camera settings item.

Sets the start-up image when you turn
on the camera.

Sets the start-up sound when you turn
on the camera.

Sets the sound when the omni
selector or any button other than the
shutter button is operated.

Sets the sound informing you that the
photo will be taken in 2 seconds.

Sets the shutter sound when you
depress the shutter button. There is
no shutter sound while a movie is
being shot.

Reference

Page

p. 111

p. 111

p. 111

p. 111

p. 111

p. 111

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 67

Resetting the Settings to Default

Menu Item Setting content

My Camera
menu settings
content

* Default setting

(Off)/ */ / –

Reference

Page

You can reset the menu and button operation
settings to default.

1
3

2
3

1

Turn the mode lever to or to
power up the camera.

2

Press the MENU
button for longer than

68 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

5 seconds.

The message "Reset settings
to default?" appears on the
LCD monitor (or viewfinder).

3

Select [OK] using the WWWW or XXXX arrow
on the omni selector, then press the
SET button.

Resetting starts.

Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button

z The normal screen resumes when resetting is

complete.

z To cancel resetting, select [Cancel] instead of

[OK].

zThe following settings cannot be reset to

default:

- The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video
System] options in the [ (Set up)] menu
(p. 66, 67)

- White balance data set with the custom
white balance function (p. 79)

- Newly registered My Camera settings

zSettings cannot be reset when the camera is

connected to a computer or printer.

Frequently used functions can be registered to
the (Shortcut) button.

The following functions can be registered:

z Resolution (Still Images Only)*
z Image Quality (Movies Only) z Display Off
z ISO Speed (Still Images Only)
z Frame Rate (Movies Only)
z Photo Effect
z AF Lock (Still Images Only)
z AE Lock (Still Images Only)

* Default setting

z

White Balance

When the camera is in Shooting mode and the
mode dial is set to , only the mode settings
will revert to default.

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 69

Registering a Function

2

z If an "x" mark appears on

the lower right of the icon,
you can still register this
function but the current shooting mode will be
retained and pressing the shortcut button will
not activate the function (the icon of the
registered function will not appear). If this

Mode dial set to

1

Select [Set shortcut
button] from the
[ (Rec.)] menu and
press the SET
button.

z See Selecting Menus and

Settings (p. 62).

2

Select the function
you wish to register
using the WWWW or XXXX

1, 4
1, 3

happens, change the setting of the mode dial.

3

Press the SET button.

4

Press the MENU button.

arrow.

70 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone)

Using the Shortcut Button

1

1

Press the Button.

The registered function is recalled and its icon
appears on the LCD monitor or viewfinder (except
if the display is off).

z Pressing the button cycles between setting

Mode Dial

You can freely select camera settings such as
the shutter speed and aperture value to suit
your shooting purposes.

After settings are made, shooting procedures are the
same as for the mode (p. 27).

How to Use the Mode Dial

2
1

values of the registered functions.

z Functions that are not

available in the current
shooting mode will not
appear even if they are
selected. Change the
shooting mode setting
and press the button
again.

2

Shoot the image.

1

Check that the camera is in Shooting
mode.

z The power/mode indicator lights orange.

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 71

2

Turn the mode dial,
select the function
you wish to use and
shoot the image.

z The camera operates in

the following ways
according to the selected
function:

P

Tv

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed
and aperture value.

The user selects a shutter speed using the W or
X arrow.

Shutter
Speed

Aperture
value

z In , or , the combinations of shutter

speeds and aperture values can be changed
within the same exposure setting (p. 73).

 See page 166 for settings that can be changed

in this mode.

 For information on the relation between the

aperture value and shutter speed, see page 73.

 Please note that camera shake becomes a

factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera
shake warning appears in the LCD monitor
(or viewfinder), try the following procedures to
solve the problem.

Av

M

z The shutter speed and aperture value will show

on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). The correct
exposure has been set if the shutter speed and
aperture value show in white on the LCD
monitor (or viewfinder).

z The shutter speed and aperture value will show

in red on the LCD monitor (viewfinder) when the
correct exposure cannot be obtained.

72 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

The user selects an aperture value using the W or
X arrow.

The user selects the shutter speed using the W or
X arrow and the aperture value using the S or
T arrow.

- Use the (image stabilizer) function (p. 29).

- Use a tripod.

Program AE

Use the program AE mode to have the camera
automatically set the shutter speed and aperture
value to match the brightness of the scene.
z If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, use the

following methods to solve the problem.

- Use the flash.

- Change the ISO speed setting.

- Change the light metering mode.

Differences between the and

z The nature of CCD image sensors is such that

Modes.

The following settings can be adjusted in mode,
but not in mode.

· Exposure Compensation · White Balance

· ISO Speed · Bracket Mode

· Flash Exposure Compensation

· Flash (Flash on, Slow Synchro, 2nd-curtain)

· Photo Effect · Continuous Shooting

· Light Metering Mode · Manual Focus

· Intervalometer · AF Frame · AE Lock

· FE Lock

Setting the Shutter Speed

When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed­priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects

noise in the recorded image increases at slow
shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies
special processing to images shot at shutter
speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the
noise, thereby producing high-quality images.
Nevertheless, a certain amount of processing time
may be required before the next image can be shot.

z The aperture value and shutter speed change

according to the zoom state as follows.

Aperture value Shutter Speed (seconds)

f/2.8 – f/5.0 to 1/1250
f/5.6 – f/8.0 to 1/2000
f/3.1 – f/5.6 to 1/1250
f/6.3 – f/8.0 to 1/2000

*1

Maximun wide angle

*2

Maximun telephoto

Wide Angle End

Telephoto End

*2

*1

an aperture value to match the brightness. Faster
shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous
image of a moving subject while slower speeds
create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without
a flash in dark areas.
z Adjust the shutter speed using the W or X arrow

when the image is underexposed (insufficient light)
or overexposed (too much light) and the correct
exposure cannot be obtained.

z The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization

is 1/250 second. The camera automatically resets
the shutter speed to 1/250 second if a faster speed
is selected.

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 73

Shutter Speed Display

z Adjust the aperture value using the W or X arrow

The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter
speed in seconds. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second.
Also, quote marks indicate the decimal place, so that
0"3 indicates 0.3 second and 2" indicates 2 seconds.

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

Setting the Aperture

When you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE
mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter
speed to match the brightness.

when the image is underexposed (insufficient light)
or overexposed (too much light) and the correct
exposure cannot be obtained.

z Some aperture values cannot be selected

depending on the zoom position.

z In this mode, the maximum shutter speed with

synchronized flash is 1/250 second. The aperture
value setting may therefore be changed
automatically to match the synchronized flash
speed even if its value was set previously.

Aperture Setting Display

The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens
aperture.

f/2.8 f/3.1 f/3.2 f/3.5 f/4.0 f/4.5 f/5.0 f/5.6 f/6.3
f/7.1 f/8.0

Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the
aperture) allows you to fade the background and
create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value
(closing it) brings the entire range from foreground to
background into focus. The larger the aperture value,
the greater the range of the image brought into clear
focus.

74 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

Manually Setting the Shutter

Speed and Aperture

You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture
to achieve a particular effect. This is convenient for
shooting fireworks and other images where it is
difficult to set the correct exposure automatically.

Selecting an AF Frame

z The brightness of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder)

matches the selected shutter speed and aperture
value. When you select a fast shutter speed or
shoot a subject in a dark place and set the flash to

(Flash On (red-eye reduction) or (flash On)

the image will always be bright.

z When you press the shutter button halfway, the

difference between the standard exposure* and the
selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor (or
viewfinder). If the difference is more than 2 stops,
"-2" or "+2" appears on the LCD monitor (or
viewfinder).

*

The standard exposure is calculated by the AE
function according to the selected metering
method.

Mode Dial

The AF frame indicates the area of the
composition on which the camera focuses and
can be set manually to the desired area. This is
convenient for focusing accurately on an off­center subject to obtain the composition you
desire.
However, the AF frame is fixed to center-point
when the digital zoom is used, even if you
previously set the AF frame to the position you
desire.

1

Press the button.

The AF frame appears in green.

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 75

2

1, 2

2

Move the AF frame to the desired

Switching between Light Metering Modes

Mode Dial

area using the SSSS, T

T, WWWW or XXXX arrow,

TT

then press the button.

z You can immediately shoot the image using the

selected AF frame by pressing the shutter
button instead of pressing the button.

z The AF frame will move back to its original

position (Center) if you hold down the
button.

 For an explanation of the AF frame colors,

please refer to page 24.

 The AF frame is locked to center-point when

using the digital zoom.

 When the Spot AE Point is selected as the light

metering mode, you can use the selected AF
frame as the Spot AE Point (p. 76).

Evaluative metering is the default light
metering mode. This can be switched to
another metering mode.

The camera divides images into several
zones for light metering. The camera
evaluates the complex lighting conditions,

such as the position of the subject, the
Evaluative
Light
Metering

Center­Weighted
Averaging

brightness, the background, the direct light,

and the backlighting, and adjusts the

settings to the correct exposure for the main

subject.

This mode is particularly well-suited for

backlight conditions and general

photography.

Averages the exposure from the entire image,

but places more weight on the subject at the

center.

76 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

Spot AE Point

Center

AF Point Moves the spot AF point to the AF frame.

Meters the area within the spot AE point

frame.

Locks the spot metering frame to the center

of the LCD monitor.

1

3

2

In the [ (Rec.)]
menu, select [Spot
AE Point].

z See Selecting Menus and

Settings (p. 62).

2, 3

1

Press the button to select a
metering mode.

z Each press of the button changes the

metering mode as follows.

(Evaluative)

(Spot AE Point)

z The icon of the currently selected light metering

mode appears on the LCD monitor (or
viewfinder).

(Center-Weighted
Averaging)

3

Select [Center] or
[AF Point] using the
WWWW or XXXX arrow, then
press the MENU
button.

z When [Spot AE point] is

set to [Center], the spot
AE point frame appears at the center of the
LCD monitor (or viewfinder), and when [Spot
AE Point] is set to [AF point], it appears inside
the selected AF frame.

e.g. Center

Spot AE Point

If you have selected (Spot AE point), go to step 2.
If you have selected (Evaluative Light Metering)

or (Center-Weighted Averaging), shoot the
image.

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 77

Adjusting the Exposure

Mode Dial

Adjust the exposure compensation setting to
avoid making the subject too dark when it is
backlit or shot against a bright background.

2
1

, 3

, 3

, 3, 3

z The settings can be adjusted in 1/3-stops in the

range of -2EV to +2EV.

z You can shoot the image right after selecting

settings by pressing the shutter button. This
screen will appear again, once the image is
shot.

3

Press the FUNC. button.

z To cancel the exposure compensation, return

the setting to using the W or X arrow.

Exposure settings can be made/canceled even
in [movie icon] mode (p. 53).

1

Press the FUNC. button.

2

Select * (+/- (Exp.))
using the SSSS or T
arrow, and set the
exposure using the
WWWW or XXXX arrow.

* The current setting is

displayed.

78 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

T

TT

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)

Mode Dial

When the white balance mode is set to match
the light source, the camera reproduces colors
more accurately.

Combinations of setting contents and light source are
as follows.

Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera

Daylight For recording outdoors on a bright day

Cloudy

Tungsten

Fluorescent

Fluorescent H

For recording under overcast, shady or
twilight skies

For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3­wayelength fluorescent lighting

For recording under warm-white, color-white
or warm-white (3-wavelength) fluorescent
lighting

For recording under daylight fluorescent, or
daylight fluorescent-type 3-wavelength
fluorescent lighting

1

Press the FUNC. button.

2

Select * (Auto)
using the SSSS or T

T

TT

arrow and select the
desired setting using
the WWWW or XXXX arrow.

* The current setting is displayed.

z

Please see page 80 regarding the custom setting.

z

You can shoot the image right after selecting
settings by pressing the shutter button. This
screen will appear again, once the image is shot.

2
1

,,,, 3

3

33

Flash For flash photography

For setting a custom value with a white sheet

Custom

of paper, etc., to obtain the optimal white
balance for the conditions.

3

Press the FUNC. button.

The white balance cannot be adjusted when the
photo effect is set to (Sepia) or (B/W) (p. 82).

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 79

Setting a Custom White Balance

3

Aim the camera at a

In the following cases, the white balance may not be
correctly adjusted. Use (Custom) to adjust the
white balance.
z Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky,

sea or forest)

z Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a

mercury-vapor lamp)

1, 4

2

3

white paper or cloth,
or gray card and
press the SET button.

The white data is recorded.
z Aim the camera so that the

white paper or cloth, or gray card, completely
fills the center of the frame.

z You can shoot the image right after selecting

settings by pressing the shutter button. The
menu displays again after the shot, allowing you
to change the settings easily.

4

Press the FUNC. button.

 You are recommended to set the white balance

1

Press the FUNC. button.

2

Select * (Auto)
using the SSSS or T

T

TT

arrow and select
(Custom) using the
WWWW or XXXX arrow.

* The current setting is displayed.

80 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

when shooting in the following conditions.

- The shooting mode is set to and the

exposure compensation and flash
exposure adjustment are set to ±0.

The correct white balance may not be
obtained when the exposure is incorrect
(image is completely black or white).

Changing the ISO Speed

- The zoom is positioned to the telephoto
end setting.

Set the digital zoom to [Off].

- A mode other than is selected.
In mode, white balance data cannot be
read.

- The flash is set to (Flash On) or

(Flash Off).

Use the same flash setting as the one that will
be used for shooting when you set the white
balance. If the white balance setting
conditions and shooting conditions are not
the same, the correct white balance may not
be obtained.
When the flash is set to (Auto with red-

Mode Dial

By raising the ISO speed, you can shoot bright
images even poor lighting conditions. This
function is convenient when you want to
prevent camera shake, shoot without the flash
or shoot with a faster shutter speed in dark
conditions.

You can choose from the following speeds: Auto, 50,
100, 200 and 400.

eye reduction) or (Auto), the flash may fire
while the white data is recorded to the custom
white balance. If this happens, make sure the
flash also fires when you shoot the image.

- The ISO speed is set to the same setting
to shoot the image.

 The custom white balance will not be canceled

even if you reset camera settings to default
(p. 68).

1

Press the FUNC. button.

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 81

2
1

,,,, 3

3

33

2

Select * (ISO
Speed) using the SSSS
or TTTT arrow and
select the desired
setting using the WWWW

Changing the Photo Effect

Mode Dial

You can shoot with different saturation and
contrast color effects.

or XXXX arrow.

* The current setting is displayed.

z You can shoot the image right after selecting

settings by pressing the shutter button. The
menu displays again after the shot, allowing you
to change the settings easily.

3

Press the FUNC. button.

zHigher ISO speeds increase the image noise.

To take clean images, use as low an ISO
speed as possible.

zThe AUTO setting selects the optimal ISO

speed. It will automatically raise the speed
when the light from the flash is insufficient to
illuminate the subject matter.

Photo Effect Off Records with no effect.

Vivid

Neutral

Low Sharpening

Sepia Records in sepia tones.

B/W Records in black and white.

Custom Effect*

*

, , and modes only

Emphasizes the contrast and color
saturation to record in bold color.

Tones down the contrast and color
saturation to record neutral hues.

Records subjects with softened
outlines.

You can freely set the contrast,
sharpness and color saturation.

82 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

z You can shoot the image right after selecting

settings by pressing the shutter button. The
menu displays again after the shot, allowing you
to change the settings easily.

1

Press the FUNC. button.

2

Select * (Effect Off)
using the SSSS or T

T

TT

arrow and select the
desired setting using
the WWWW or XXXX arrow.

* The current setting is displayed.

When is selected

z A screen allowing you to

set the contrast, sharpness

2
1

,,,, 3

3

33

Contrast

z This function allows you to adjust the degree of

brightness.

z Select from - (Weak), 0 (Neutral) and +

(Strong).

Sharpness

z This function allows you to adjust how sharply

outlines are defined.

z Select from - (Weak), 0 (Neutral) and +

(Strong).

Saturation

z This function allows you to adjust the color

depth.

z Select from - (Weak), 0 (Neutral) and +

(Strong).

and color saturation
appears when you press
the SET button. Select the item you wish to set
using the S or T arrow, set it using the W or X
arrow and press the SET button.

3

Press the FUNC. button.

The white balance cannot be set when
(Sepia) or (B/W) mode is selected.

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 83

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)

Mode Dial

In this mode, the camera automatically
changes the exposure within a set range to
take three shots after you press the shutter
button once.

2

Select * (BKT-Off)
using the SSSS or TTTT
arrow.

* The current setting is

displayed.

3

Select (AEB),

You can adjust AEB settings in 1/3 stops within the
range of -2EV to +2EV of the standard exposure
setting. AEB settings can be combined with exposure
compensation settings (p. 78) to extend the
adjustment range. The images are recorded in the
following order: Standard exposure, underexposure
and overexposure.

2, 3

3

1

,,,, 4

4

4 4

press the SET button
and adjust the compensation range
using the WWWW or XXXX arrow.

z Use X to expand the range and W to contract it.
z You can shoot the image right after selecting

settings by pressing the shutter button. The
menu displays again after the shot, allowing you
to change the settings easily.

4

Press the FUNC. button.

z Select (BKT-Off) in Step 3 to cancel the

AEB mode.

The AEB mode cannot be used for flash
photography. If the flash fires, only one image

1

Press the FUNC. button.

84 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

gets recorded.

Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)

2

Mode Dial

Select * (BKT-Off)

You can shoot three images while the focus
changes automatically when shooting with the
manual focus.

Three ranges -small, medium or large- can be
selected. Images are shot with the focus position
changing in the following order; current position,
backwards and forward.

2, 3

using the SSSS or T
arrow, select
(Focus-BKT) using
the WWWW or XXXX arrow and
press the SET button.

* The current setting is displayed.

3

Select a range using
the WWWW or XXXX arrow.

z Use X to expand the range and W to contract it.
z You can shoot the image right after selecting

settings by pressing the shutter button. The
menu displays again after the shot, allowing you
to change the settings easily.

T

TT

1

Press the FUNC. button.

1

,,,, 4

4

4 4

4

Press the FUNC. button and shoot
the image with the manual focus
(p. 95).

The Focus-BKT mode is not available when
shooting with the flash on. The camera will
revert to shooting only one image when the
flash is on.

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 85

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)

2

Mode Dial

While pressing the
shutter button
halfway, press the

You can set the exposure and focus separately.
This is effective when the contrast is too strong
between the subject and background or when
a subject is backlit.

button.

z The exposure setting

locks (AE Lock) and the

icon appears on the

LCD monitor (or viewfinder).

1, 2

z Pressing the

lock.

3

Recompose the image and shoot.

The camera focuses on the subject in the AF frame.

AE lock

button again cancels the AE

2

1

Focus the AF frame or the spot
metering frame on the subject on
which you wish to lock the exposure
setting and press the shutter button
halfway.

z See Selecting and AF Frame (p. 75)
z See Switching Between Light Metering Modes

(p. 76)

86 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

 In mode, AE lock can be set or canceled

even during movie recording (p. 56).

 The automatically selected combinations of

shutter speeds and aperture values can be
freely changed without altering the exposure
with the following procedures.

1.Turn the mode dial to , or .

2.Focus on the subject on which you wish to
lock the exposure and press the shutter
button halfway.

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)

3.Press the button.
The exposure setting will lock and the
icon will appear in the LCD monitor (or
viewfinder).

4.Press the W or X arrow until the desired
shutter speed or aperture value is reached.

5.Recompose the image and shoot. The
setting will cancel after the shot is taken.

Mode Dial

You can obtain the correct exposure regardless
of the location of your subject in the
composition.

2

1

3

1

Press the button and set the flash
to fire (p. 34).

2

Focus the AF frame or the spot
metering frame on the subject on
which you wish to lock the flash
exposure setting and press the
shutter button halfway.

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 87

3

While pressing the shutter button
halfway, press the button.

z The flash exposure compensation setting locks

(FE Lock) and the icon appears on the LCD

Switching between Built-in

Flash Adjustment Settings

Mode Dial

monitor (or viewfinder).

z The flash will fire a pre-flash and lock the flash

exposure to the required intensity to illuminate
the subject.

z Each time you press the button, the flash

exposure locks at the required intensity for that
composition.

z Using any button or lever other than the omni

selector cancels the FE lock.

4

Recompose the image and shoot.

 The FE lock function is not available when

[Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual].

The built-in flash fires with automatic flash
adjustments (except in the M mode), but it is possible
to set it so that it fires without any adjustments.

1, 2

1

Select [Flash Adjust]
from the [ (Rec.)]
menu.

88 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

z See Selecting Menus and

Settings (p. 62).

2

Select [Auto] or [Manual] using the WWWW
or XXXX arrow and press the MENU
button.

Setting the Flash Adjustment/Flash Output

1

Press the FUNC. button.

Mode Dial

*1

When [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], flash output
settings can be made.

*2

[Flash Output] can be set.

zWhen [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto], settings can

be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments in the range

Flash Adjust

Flash Output

of -2EV to +2EV.

zYou can enjoy flash photography with exposure

adjustments with the combined use of the
camera’s exposure compensation function.

zIn M mode or when [Flash Adjust] is set to

[Manual], the flash output can be controlled in
three steps, starting from FULL, when shooting.

2

Select (+/- (Flash)
or Flash Output)
using the SSSS or T

T

TT

arrow.

3

Adjust the
compensation using
the WWWW or XXXX arrow.

z You can shoot the image

right after selecting settings
by pressing the shutter
button. The menu displays again after the shot,
allowing you to change the settings easily.

4

Press the FUNC. button.

e.g. [Flash Adjust]
set to [Auto]

e.g. [Flash Adjust]
set to [Manual]

2, 3

1, 4

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions 89

Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires

Mode Dial

The flash fires right after the shutter opens,

1st-curtain

2nd-curtain

regardless of the shutter speed. Usually, the 1st­curtain is used when shooting.

The flash fires right before the shutter closes,
regardless of the shutter speed. Compared with the
1st-curtain, the flash fires later and this allows you to
shoot images in which, for example, a car's rear
lamps seem to trail off behind.

1

From the [ (Rec.)]
menu, select [Flash
Sync].

2

Select [1st-curtain]

2
1

Image shot with the
1st-curtain setting

90 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

Image shot with the
2nd-curtain setting

or [2nd-curtain]
using the WWWW or XXXX arrow.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 62).

Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer)

1

Mode Dial

You can shoot images at a set interval. This
function can be used for fixed-point
observation of plants and blooming flowers.
The shooting interval time can be set from 1 to
60 minutes and 2 to 100 images can be shot.

Select [Intervalometer]
from the [ (Rec.)]
menu and press the
SET button.

z See Selecting Menus and

Settings (p. 62).

2

Select an interval time
using the WWWW or XXXX arrow.

Since the camera may shoot continuously for
an extended period of time, the use of the
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (sold
separately) is recommended (p. 143).

5

2, 3
1

1, 4

z If you press the W or X

arrow continuously, the
interval time changes in
units of 5 minutes at a time.

3

Press the T

T arrow and select the

TT

number of shots using the WWWW or XXXX
arrow.

z If you press the W or X arrow continuously, the

number of shots changes in units of 5 shots at a
time.

z The maximum number of shots* is determined

according to the CF card's remaining capacity.

* The maximum number of shots may decrease

according to the images shot.

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4

Press the SET button.

zOnce the interval shooting session is started,

z The camera exits the menu screen and Int.

appears at the lower right of the LCD monitor
(or viewfinder).

5

Press the shutter button.

z The first image is shot and the interval shooting

session starts.

z Once the set number of shots is taken the

camera automatically powers down regardless
of the power saving function settings.

z If the below operations are accessed while the

interval shooting is in process, the interval
shooting session will be canceled.

- Turning the mode dial while the camera is
waiting to shoot the next image

- Pressing the shutter button halfway while the

all operation buttons become inactive.

zThe lens stays extended until the next image

is shot.

zImages are not displayed on the LCD monitor

(or viewfinder) right after being shot.

zInterval shooting is not available when the

date and time are not set.

zContinuous shooting and self-timer shooting

are not available.

zAEB mode and the Focus-BKT mode settings

cannot be set.

camera is waiting to shoot the next image

- Opening the CF card slot cover or the battery
cover

- Switching to Playback mode

- Turning off the power

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Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus

The autofocus may not work well on the

1

following types of subjects.

z Subjects with extremely low contrast to the

surroundings

z Subjects mixing close and far objects
z Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center

of the composition

Aim the AF frame at an object at a
similar distance to the subject you
wish to shoot.

2

Press the shutter button halfway to
lock the focus.

z Subjects that are moving quickly
z Subjects with horizontal stripes

To shoot these subjects, first aim the camera at an
object at a similar distance, lock the focus and
recompose the image with the desired subject, or
use manual focus or AF lock.

Shooting with Focus Lock

Mode Dial

2, 3

1

z The AE setting will also lock when you do this.

The exposure may occasionally be incorrect if
the difference between the two items is too
great. Use AF lock or AE lock when this
happens.

3

Keep it pressed while you
recompose the image and press the
shutter button all the way to shoot
the image.

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Shooting in AF Lock Mode

Mode Dial

2, 3

z Pressing the MF button a second time cancels

the manual focus mode.

3

Recompose the image and press the
shutter button all the way to shoot
the image.

2

1

Aim the AF frame at an object at a
similar distance to the subject you
wish to shoot.

2

Press the shutter button halfway and
while keeping it pressed, press the
MF button.

z appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).

 AF lock is convenient because you can let go

of the shutter button to recompose the image.
In addition, since the focus stays locked to the
same position even after the shot is taken, you
can immediately shoot the next image with the
same focus position.

 When shooting through glass, get as close as

possible to avoid reflection off the glass.

 In mode, AF lock can be set or canceled

even during movie recording (p. 56).

z The focus will stay locked even if you release

the shutter button and MF button.

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Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

Mode Dial

z When the [ (Rec.)] menu's [MF-Point Zoom]

is set to [On], if a particular AF frame has been
manually selected (p. 75), the portion of the
image in that frame will appear magnified.

* Except in the , when the digital zoom is

*1

The focus can be manually set.

1

1

Press and hold the
MF button, then press
the S

z The focus will lock and the

S or TTTT arrow.

SS

icon and the MF

indicator will appear on the

2

1

MF Indicator

activated or a TV is used as the display.

*1

Can also be set so that the image displayed is

not magnified (p. 65).

z The MF indicator shows approximate figures.

Use them as a shooting guideline only.

z Adjust the focus using the S or T arrow until

the image appears focused.

z Pressing the MF button a second time cancels

the manual focus mode.

2

Press the shutter button all the way
to shoot the image.

Reset the manual focus after the flash pops up.

LCD monitor (or viewfinder).

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Using the Manual Focus in

3

Press the shutter button all the way

Combination with the Auto Focus

Mode Dial

The camera automatically searches for a more
suitable focusing point from the current
manually focused location.

1

1
2

to shoot the image.

You cannot change the AF frame setting while
focusing manually. Cancel the manual focus
mode, then change the AF frame setting.

You can change the MF indicator displayed
distance units (p. 67).

1

Focus the camera with the manual
focus.

2

Press the SET button.

z The camera focuses automatically to a more

accurate focusing point near the current
focusing point.

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Switching between Focus Settings

Mode Dial

You can switch between focus settings to
shoot.

2

Continuous

Single

The camera is continually focusing on
whatever it is aimed even when the
shutter button is not pressed, allowing
you to shoot without missing
opportunities. This is the default setting.

The camera only focuses when the
shutter button is pressed halfway,
conserving battery power.

1, 2

1

In the [ (Rec.)]
menu, select [AF
Mode].

z See Selecting Menus and

Settings (p. 62).

2

Select [Continuous] or [Single] using
the WWWW or XXXX arrow and press the
MENU button.

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Saving Custom Settings

Mode Dial

You can save frequently used shooting modes

1

and various shooting settings to the
(Custom) mode. When necessary, you can
then shoot images with previously saved
settings by simply turning the mode dial to .
Settings that are usually forgotten when the
shooting mode is changed or when the power
is turned off (such as Continuous Shooting and
Self-timer mode) are also remembered.

3, 4
3, 5

1

Turn the mode dial to , , ,
or .

z When you wish to re-save partially modified

settings (except shooting mode) that were
previously saved in the mode, select .

2

Set the setting contents you wish to
save.

Settings that can be saved to the mode

z Shooting mode ( , , , )

98 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

z Items that can be set in , , and

modes (p. 166)

z Shooting menu settings
z Zoom location
z Manual focus location