Canon S60 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

Camera User Guide

ENGLISH

Camera User Guide

z Please read the Read This First section (p. 4). z Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.

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Disclaimer

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.

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

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.

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

Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon Inc.

CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

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

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Flowchart and Reference Guides

This Guide

Shooting with the Camera

Software Starter Guide

Installing the Software

About this Camera User Guide

Symbols Used

Icons under title bars show the operations mode. As in the example below, the mode dial should be set to , , , , , , , , , , or .

Using the Flash

This Guide

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Software Starter Guide

Downloading Images to a Computer

Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide

Using the Printer and Printing

Shooting Mode Dial

This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation.

This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

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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 Battery Pack/CF Card . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Turning the Power On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Chapter 2. Shooting-The Basics

 Auto Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting . . . . . . . 33

Changing the Resolution and Compression. . . . . .35

Using the Flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Chapter 3. Playback-The Basics

Displaying Images Individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . 44

JUMP Jumping Between Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Chapter 4. Erasing

Erasing Images Individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Chapter 5. Useful Shooting Functions

Using the Shooting Mode Dial (Image Zone) . . . . . 48

Portrait Landscape Night Scene Fast Shutter

Slow Shutter Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . 50

Macro Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Changing the File Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Movie Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Viewing/Editing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Chapter 6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

Selecting Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Resetting the Settings to Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone). . . . . . . . . . . 72

Program AE

Setting the Shutter Speed

Setting the Aperture

Manually Setting the Shutter

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Selecting an AF Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Switching between Light Metering Modes . . . . 78

Adjusting the Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Changing the ISO Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Changing the Photo Effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) . . . . . . . . 86

Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) . . . . . . . . . . 87

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) . . . . . . . . 89

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . 90 Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings . . . 91 Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires . . . 93 Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) 94

Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus. . . . 96

Saving Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Chapter 7. Playback-Advanced Functions

Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Attaching Sound Memos to Images. . . . . . . . . 103

Automated Playback (Slide Show)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Chapter 8. Camera Settings

Setting the Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Setting the Auto Rotate Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Resetting the File Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . 113

Chapter 9. Additional Features

Downloading Images to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . 117

Computer System Requirements . . . . . . . . . 117

Viewing Images on a TV Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

About Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) . . . . . . . . . . 128

Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) .

Appendix

List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Using the Wireless Controller (Sold Separately) . 143

Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately). . . . 145

Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . 147

Using a Car Battery Charger (Sold Separately) . 149 Camera Care and Maintenance

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Photo Tips and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode. . . . 170

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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 readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your camera.

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Camera Body Temperature

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

About the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high- precision manufacturing techniques. More than

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

Video Format

Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 69).

Language Setting

Please see page 26 to change the language setting.

Please read through the "Read This First" section (p. 4) before using your camera.

Safety Precautions

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 battery, separately sold battery charger and separately sold compact power adapter.

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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 battery by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around a child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.

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 high- voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

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 battery 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 battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

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 battery 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.

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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 place the Battery near a heat source or expose them to

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

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

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

Battery. 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 Battery 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 Battery in specialized waste facilities if available in you area.

zPlease use the designated battery pack and battery charger.

Use of another charger may cause the battery to rupture or leak, posing a 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 battery. There is a risk of fire and other hazards.

zExercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold

wide converter, tele-converter and conversion lens adapter.

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

Caution about magnetic fields

Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera (p. 12). Such items may lose data or stop working.

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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 battery 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 battery.

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.

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.

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.

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Preventing Malfunctions

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.

If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera

Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the CF card, battery 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 battery from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for extended periods with the battery installed will run down the battery. The date, time and other camera settings may reset to default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more than three weeks.

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1. Preparing the Camera

Components Guide

Attaching the Wrist Strap*

Wrist Strap Mount

DC Coupler Cable Cover  p. 148

CF Card Slot / Battery Cover p. 14

* Avoid waving the camera about or catching

it on other items when suspending it from the strap.

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Lens Cover

Optical Viewfinder Window

Self-timer Lamp p. 53 AF-assist Beam Red-eye Reduction Lamp p. 39

Tripod Socket

Microphone

Lens

Flash p. 38

Remote Sensor

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

Computer:

the camera)

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with

Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately):

CP Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied

with the camera) or the Direct Interface Cable DIF- 100 (supplied with the printer).

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)

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.

The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the (Print/Share) button (p. 12).

z Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide

(separate from this guide)

z Downloading images (Windows only): See

p. 117 of this guide and the Software Starter Guide (separate from this guide)

The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computer connection.

Blue: Ready to print / Ready to transfer images Blinking blue: Printing / Transferring

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Controls

FUNC. (Function) Button p. 63

MF (Manual Focus)/

(Single Image

Erase) Button  p. 46, 98

A/V OUT

(Audio/Video Out) Terminal p. 124

Terminal Cover

DIGITAL

Terminal p. 119

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(Light Metering) /

(Microphone) Button p. 78, 103

(Flash)/ (Index) Button

 p. 38, 44

(Macro)/JUMP

Button p. 45, 52

Speaker

LCD Monitor p. 27

Viewfinder p. 32

Shutter Button p. 31

Zoom Button

Shooting: (Telephoto)/

(Wide Angle)  p. 30, 54

Playback: (Zoom in)/

(Zoom out)  p. 43

(Playback) Button

 p. 22

(Print/Share)



Button

Omni Selector

(Up) T(Down)

(Left) X(Right)

SET/ (AF Frame Selector) Button p. 76

DISPLAY Button p. 27

MENU Button p. 64

The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. Remove it before using the camera.

p. 121

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: Fast Shutter : Slow Shutter : Stitch Assist p. 50 : Movie p. 58

z Creative Zone p. 72

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

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

Creative Zone

Image Zone

Shooting Mode Dial

Use the mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes. z : Auto p. 30

The camera automatically selects settings.

z Image Zone p. 48

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

: Portrait : Landscape : Night Scene

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

z Upper Indicator

Green: Ready to record Blinking Green:Recording to CF card / Reading

CF card / Erasing from CF card / Transmitting data (during a

Orange:Ready to record (flash on) Blinking Orange:Ready to record (camera shake

warning)

z Lower Indicator

Yellow: Macro mode / Manual focus mode Blinking Yellow:Focusing difficulty (although you

can press the shutter button, try adjusting the focus manually, p. 96)

computer connection)

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Installing the Battery Pack/CF Card

Install the supplied Battery Pack NB-2LH and CF card in the camera to get ready for shooting.

When your camera is first used or the "Change the battery pack" message is displayed, charge the battery pack.

zWhen the upper indicator blinks green, 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:

- Do not shake the camera.

- Do not turn off the power or open the CF card slot / battery cover.

zTo protect the battery pack and prevent a

deterioration of its performance, do not continuously charge it for more than 24 hours.



The use of the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK700 is recommended to power the camera during long usage sessions.

 See Battery Performance (p. 155). 

The Battery Pack NB-2L may also be used.

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aAlign the edge of the battery pack

with the line on the battery charger, then slide the battery in the direction of the arrow.

b(For CB-2LT)

Plug the battery charger into a power outlet. (For CB-2LTE) Attach the power cord to the

Charge Indicator

CB-2LTE

CB-2LT

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battery charger and plug it into a power outlet.

* Battery charger model names and types vary by

region.

(For CB-2LT and CB-2LTE)

z The charge indicator will light red while the

battery pack is charging. It will change to a steady green when the charge is complete.

z After charging, unplug the battery charger and

remove the battery pack from it.

Battery Lock

aBe sure that the camera power is off

(p. 21). Slide the CF card slot / battery cover in the direction of the arrow and open the cover.

bHold back the battery lock in the

direction of the arrow with the corner of the battery pack, then insert the battery pack into the compartment until it is locked.

z To remove the battery pack, release the battery

lock.

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Label

CF Card Eject Button

aInsert the CF card with its label

facing towards you and close the CF card slot / battery 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.

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zPlease note that CF cards formatted with

other manufacturers' cameras or a computer, or formatted or edited with application programs, may slow down writing to the CF card or prevent the card from operating correctly in the camera.

zSee CF Cards and Estimated Capacities

(Recordable Images) (p. 156).

zYou are recommended to use CF cards that

have been formatted in your camera (p. 19). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting.

 This is a lithium ion battery pack so there is no

need to completely use or discharge it before recharging. It can be recharged at any time.

 It takes approximately 90 minutes to bring a

fully discharged battery pack to full charge (based on Canon's testing standard). Charging it within a temperature range of 5 to 40 to 104

°F) is recommended.

 You may hear a noise during charging. This is

not a malfunction.

°C (41

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Battery Pack Handling Precautions

z Keep the battery pack and camera terminals

( ) clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack.

z Do not cover the battery charger with anything,

such as a tablecloth, cushion or blanket, when it is charging. Heat will build up internally and possibly lead to fire.

z Do not charge Battery other than Battery Pack NB-

2LH/NB-2L (sold separately) with the supplied battery charger.

z The battery pack continues to discharge a small

amount when left in the camera (even with the power turned off) or battery charger. This shortens the battery life. Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use.

z Do not allow any metal objects such as keyrings to

touch the "+" and "-" terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the battery pack. To carry the battery pack, or store it during periods of disuse, always replace the terminal cover (Fig. B). When using Battery Pack NB-2LH, you can distinguish between a discharged battery pack and fully charged battery pack by changing the direction of the battery cover

(Fig. C and D). Recharge the battery fully before using it again.

Fig.A Fig.B Fig.C Fig.D

Fully Charged Battery

Attach so the blue portion of the battery pack can be seen through the window.

Used Battery

Attach in the opposite way of Fig. C.

z Even charged battery packs continue to discharge

naturally. You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or one day before, to ensure a full charge.

z Since storing a fully charged battery pack for long

periods of time (about 1 year) can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance, you are recommended to use the battery pack in the camera until it is completely discharged and to store it at normal temperature (23

°C/ 73 °F) or

lower. If you do not use the battery pack for long

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periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera at least once a year before returning it to storage.

z The camera consumes the battery charge when

the power is on even when a function is not being used. To conserve the battery charge, be particularly attentive in turning the camera off.

z Although the battery pack's maximum operating

range is 0 to 40 range is 10 to 30

°C (32 to 104 °F), the optimal

°C (50 to 86 °F). At cold

temperatures, such as those experienced when skiing, performance will temporarily decline, reducing the usable time before recharging.

z If the usable time of a battery pack diminishes

substantially even when fully charged, it should be replaced.

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Battery Status Indications

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

Battery pack charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible before it is required for an extended period.

Change the battery pack

Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace the battery pack immediately.

See Battery Performance (p. 155).

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 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.

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z Place the CF card in the supplied case for storage. z Do not use or store CF cards in the following types

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.

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.

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 card with this camera. If formatting in the camera does not work properly, turn the camera off and reinsert the CF card. Then turn the camera back on and format again.

 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.

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Indicator

aTurn the power on (p. 21).

bPress the MENU button, and then the

X arrow on the omni selector.

The [ (Set up)] menu appears.

cSelect [Format] using the S or T

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

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aSelect [OK] using the W or X arrow

on the omni selector, then press the SET button.

The upper indicator blinks green, and formatting starts. Wait until the indicator goes off.

z To cancel instead of formatting, select [Cancel]

and press the SET button.

bPress the MENU button.

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Turning the Power On/Off

The power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of 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 Software Starter Guide.



You will hear a start-up sound and see the start- up image when the power comes on (p. 113).

 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.

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

Press and hold the button, then turn on the power.

Turning On the Camera in Shooting Mode

aOpen the lens cover.

The power/mode indicator lights orange.

bClose the lens cover to turn the

power off.

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Turning On the Camera in Playback Mode

aPress the (Playback) button.

When the power is turned on, the power/mode indicator lights green.

bPress the (Playback) button again

to turn the power off.

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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

Press the (Playback) button (p. 42). z The camera switches to Playback mode, but the

lens does not retract (the lens will retract if you close the lens cover).

Playback Mode Shooting Mode

Open the lens cover. When the lens cover is already open, press the shutter button halfway.

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Switching between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

Power Off Shooting Mode

Press the (Playback) button.

Open/Close the lens cover.

Open the lens cover.

Playback Mode

Close the lens cover.

Press the (Playback) button.

Press the shutter button halfway.

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Setting the Date/Time

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

You may need to reset the date and time if the battery pack is removed for about three weeks.

 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 Software Starter Guide.

Charging the Date/Time Battery



The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery that maintains the date, time and other camera settings. This battery recharges when the main battery pack is inserted into the camera. When you first purchase the camera, place a charged battery pack in it or use the AC Adapter Kit ACK700 (sold separately) for at least 4 hours to charge the date/time battery. It will charge even when the camera power is set to Off.

 If the Set Date/Time menu appears when the

camera power is turned on, it means that the date/time battery charge is depleted. Recharge it as described above.

24 1. Preparing the Camera

aTurn the power on (p. 21).

bPress the MENU button, and then the

X arrow on the omni selector.

The [ (Set up)] menu appears.

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aSelect [Date/Time] using the S or T

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

aSet the date and time and press the

SET button.

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.

z The date can be set up to the year 2030.

bPress the MENU button.

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Setting the Language

aTurn the power on (p. 21).

bPress the MENU button, and then the

X 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.

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a b c

aSelect [Language] using the S or T

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

bSelect a language using the S, T, W

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

cPress the MENU button.

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Using the LCD Monitor

Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode.

Shooting Mode

On (No Information) On (Information View)

The combined optical zoom and digital zoom factor displays.

Spot Metering Frame

AF Frame

Shutter Speed

Aperture Value

Playback Mode

No Information

Standard Display

MF Indicator

• Still images:Shots Remaining

• Movies (seconds):

- Remaining Movie Time

-Elapsed Time

Detailed Display

Off

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

*The AF frame does not

appear when it is set to Auto.

Single Image Playback (p. 42) Index Playback (p. 44)

Histogram (p. 160)

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Display Contents

Shooting

Playback

Mode

Function Icon

No Information

Detailed Display

Shooting Modes

Exposure Compensation

AE Lock/FE Lock Light Metering

Mode White Balance

(WB)

-2 – +2

Information View

{ –*1{*2–

{ – {

{{––

{ – { –p.78

{ – { –p.81

Drive Mode { –––

Reference Page

Standard Display

p. 48, 72

–p.80

p. 89, 90

p. 53, 56,

144

ISO Speed { – { –p.84

Photo Effect { – { –p.85

Bracket { – – – p. 86

Flash { – – – p. 38 Red-eye

Reduction Flash Exposure

Compensation

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{ – – – p. 39

{ – {

–p.92

Flash Output { – – – p. 92

Compression { – {{ p. 35

Resolution { – {{ p. 35 Resolution

(Movies)

{ – { –p.35

RAW { – {{ p. 57

Digital Zoom

3.6x 4.6x 5.8x 7.3x 9.1x 11x 15x

{{– – p. 54

Zoom Indicator {{– – p. 30

Low Battery {{{{ p. 18

Macro { – { –p.52

Auto Rotate { ––– p.111 Camera Shake

Warning

{{– – p. 29

Manual Focus {{– – p. 98

Movie Recording Sound Memo

(WAVE file)

(red)

{{– – p. 58

––{{ p. 103

Movie – – {{ p. 60

Protection Status

*1(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 Shooting mode.

––{{ p. 108

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Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects. "3.6x" is the telephoto-end setting of the optical zoom.

The following information may also appear with some image files.

An audio file other than a wave file, or a file with an unrecognized format, is attached.

JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards.

File with unrecognized format.



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 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

- 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 overexposure warning appears at the following times.

- When reviewing an image in the LCD monitor (information view) right after it is shot

- In the detailed display mode of the Playback mode

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2. Shooting-The Basics

Auto Mode

Zoom Indicator

aOpen the lens cover. bSet the shooting mode dial to .

The power/mode indicator lights orange. z When the lens cover has been opened and the

power/mode indicator is lit green, the camera is in the Playback mode. Press the button or press the shutter button halfway to switch to the Shooting mode.

cIf the LCD monitor is not displaying,

press the DISPLAY button to turn it on.

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Wide angle

Telephoto

aAim the camera at the subject.

bUse the zoom to achieve the desired

composition in the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

z Press the zoom button's or to display the

zoom indicator. Pressing magnifies the subject (telephoto). Pressing decreases the size of the subject (wide angle).

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z The angle of view can be adjusted within the 28 to

100 mm range, in 35mm film equivalent.

z The combined use of the digital zoom and optical

zoom enables magnified shooting up to approx. 15x (p. 54). The digital zoom cannot be used with some shooting modes (p. 170). Images become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed.

aLightly press the shutter button

halfway to focus.

Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished focusing, and the AF frame on the monitor 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. The exposure compensation (p. 80) and focus are also automatically set.

bPress 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.

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 See page 170 for settings that can be changed

in this mode.

 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.

 The upper indicator blinks green while data is

recorded onto the CF card.

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

[Off] using the menu (p. 68).

 Shots cannot be taken while the flash is

charging.

 You can change the length of time images

show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show at all (p. 34).

AF-assist Beam

 The AF-assist beam will sometimes emit when

the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, i.e. dark conditions.

 The AF-assist beam can be turned off (p. 67).

For example, if animals are your subject, turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to

32 2. Shooting-The Basics

avoid startling them. However, please keep in mind the following facts.

- Turning the AF-assist beam off may make it more difficult for the camera to focus.

- The red-eye reduction lamp may emit when you press the shutter button halfway even if the AF-assist beam is turned off.

In order to prevent any lamp from emitting before the flash fires, set both the red-eye reduction function and the AF-assist beam to [Off] in the Shooting menu.

Using the Viewfinder

Setting the LCD monitor to Off (p. 27) and using the optical viewfinder can help conserve power while shooting.

z The viewfinder has a field of vision of

approximately 80% of the actual shooting image.

Shows the center of the image

Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image

Please note that the actual image may differ from the image seen in the optical viewfinder

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due to the physical separation between the viewfinder and lens. This is called the parallax phenomenon and is more noticeable the closer the subject is to the lens. In some cases, portions of images shot up close that appear in the viewfinder will not appear in the recorded image. Please use the LCD monitor to shoot images up close.

Shooting with an Off-Center AF Frame Selected

You should always use the LCD monitor to compose images when you have selected an off-center AF frame. When setting the AF frame to the desired position to shoot an image, please use the LCD monitor (See Selecting an AF Frame  p. 76).

Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting

Shooting Mode Dial

After a photo is taken, the image displays for two seconds (you can change this setting). 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 the image and shoot.

You can perform the following while images are displayed*.  Display images in detailed display mode

(p. 27)

 Magnify images (p. 43)  Changing the file format (p. 34)  Erase images individually (p. 46)  Attach sound memos (p. 103)

* Not available in (Stitch Assist) mode.

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Changing the Image Display Duration

b a

aTurn the power on (p. 21), and press

the MENU button.

The [ (Rec.)] menu appears.

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bSelect [Review] using the S or T

arrow on the omni selector and select a duration setting using the W or X 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.

cPress 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 by pressing the

shutter button even while an image is displayed.

Changing the Recording Format Right after Shooting

Shooting Mode Dial

By following the below instructions, you can save images shot in the JPEG format in the RAW format (p. 159) right after shooting. You can easily process images saved in the RAW format using a computer to edit the resolution, photo effect and white balance without any loss of quality.

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aRight after shooting, press the FUNC.

button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

bSelect [OK] using W or X arrow on

the omni selector and press SET.

z When you press the shutter button halfway, the

camera returns to the shooting screen.

The above operations cannot be performed if the image was shot with the digital zoom or when RAW is already selected as the recording format.

Changing the Resolution and Compression

Shooting Mode Dial

You can change the resolution, and compression (still images). To record the CCD output without compression, select the RAW file format (p. 57).

Still Images

Resolution

Display Pixels

High

L (Large) 2592 x 1944

M1 (Medium 1) 2048 x 1536

M2 (Medium 2) 1600 x 1200

S (Small) 640 x 480

* Paper sizes vary according to region.

Low

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Purpose

Print A4 size* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) or larger prints

Print letter size* 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) or larger prints

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

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

zSend images as e-mail

attachments

zShoot more images

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Compression Purpose

Superfine

Fine Shoot normal quality images

Normal Shoot more images

High Quality

Normal

Shoot higher quality images

b c

Movies

Resolution

640 x 480 pixels

320 x 240 pixels

160 x 120 pixels

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Number of shots remaining* (Only displayed when the resolution or compression is selected.) * In the case of a movie clip,

the remaining shooting time (in seconds) appears.

aPress the FUNC. button.

bSelect * (2592 x 1944) using the S

or T arrow on the omni selector.

* The current setting is displayed.

cSelect the resolution you wish to set

using the W or X arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button.

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aSelect the compression you wish to

set using the W or X arrow on the omni selector.

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 See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 157). z Types of CF cards and number of shots

remaining (p. 156).

bPress the FUNC. button and shoot

the image.

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Using the Flash

Shooting Mode Dial

Use the flash according to the guidelines below.

Auto with red- eye reduction

Auto

Flash on with red-eye reduction

Flash on The flash always fires.

Flash off The flash does not fire.

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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.

Press the button to switch between flash modes and shoot the image.

The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor.

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

When the red-eye reduction function is off

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Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function

Shooting Mode Dial

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

c b a

bSelect [Red-eye] using the S or T

arrow on the omni selector.

cSelect [On] using the W or X arrow

on the omni selector and press the MENU button.

z appears on the LCD monitor if it is set to

Information View display.

z When shooting with the red-eye reduction

function, the subjects must look right at the red- eye 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.

Setting the Slow Synchro

Shooting Mode Dial

aTurn the camera on in Shooting

mode (p. 21) and press the MENU button.

The [ (Rec.)] menu appears.

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.

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c b

a c

aPower the camera in

Shooting

mode

(p. 21) and press the MENU button.

The [ (Rec.)] menu appears.

bSelect [Slow Synchro] using the S or

T arrow on the omni selector.

cSelect [On] using the W or X arrow

on the omni selector and press the MENU button.

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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 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.

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 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. 92).

 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.

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3. Playback-The Basics

Displaying Images Individually

a b

aPress the button.

The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.

bMove between images using the W or

X 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.

z You can also switch images by pressing the

JUMP button (p. 45).

z Press the DISPLAY button to show the data for

the displayed image (p. 27).

z Press the button to quickly delete the

displayed image (p. 46).

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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.

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Magnifying Images

Magnified approximately 5 times

Magnified approximately 10 times

Each time this is pressed, the magnification will change as follows: approx. 2.5x J approx. 5x J approx. 10x.

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

on the LCD monitor immediately after the image is shot (p. 34).

Approximate position

aPress the button.

bPress the zoom button's to

magnify the displayed image. Press the to cancel the magnified display.

z In single image playback, images can be

magnified up to 10 times. To change the magnification of an image, while holding down the SET button, press the zoom button's .

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Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)

Movie Frame

aPress the button.

bPress the button.

z Nine images appear at once (index playback). z You can switch to index playback by pressing

the button.

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

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

aChange the image selection using

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

z Press the DISPLAY button to show the data for

the displayed image (p. 27).

bPress the button.

z Index playback cancels and the display reverts

to single image playback.

z You can cancel index playback by pressing the

button.

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JUMP Jumping Between Images

cPress the JUMP button.

Jump Bar

aPress the JUMP button while in

single image playback (p. 42) or index playback (p. 44).

The jump bar appears.

bChange the image selection using

the W or X arrow on the omni selector.

z Single Image Playback: The 10th image ahead

or behind is displayed.

z Index Playback: The previous or next 9 images

are displayed.

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

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4. Erasing

Erasing Images Individually

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

b c

aPress the button.

The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.

bSelect the image you wish to erase

using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the button.

46 4. Erasing

cSelect [Erase] using the W or X

arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button.

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

erase function (p. 108).

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Erasing All Images

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

a b c

aPress the button to set the

camera to Playback mode, then press the MENU button.

The [ (Play)] menu appears.

bSelect [Erase all] using the S or T

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

cSelect [OK] using the W or X arrow

on the omni selector, then press the SET button.

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

erase function (p. 108).

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. 19).

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5. Useful Shooting Functions

Using the Shooting Mode Dial (Image Zone)

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

Landscape

Portrait

Movie (p. 58)

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

Stitch Assist (p. 50)

Use this mode to shoot deep and spacious scenes.

Night Scene

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.

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

Fast Shutter

Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects.

Slow Shutter

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.

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aPower the camera in

Shooting

mode

(p. 21).

The [ (Rec.)] menu appears.

Turn the shooting mode dial and set it to the desired function as shown above.

cUse the zoom button to achieve the

desired composition (relative to subject size).

dPress the shutter button halfway to

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

z Shooting procedures are the same as for the

mode (p. 30).

 See page 170 for settings that can be changed

in this mode.

 The features for each function are shown

below.

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 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.

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.

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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.

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

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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.  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.

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 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 170 for settings that can be changed

in this mode.

 A custom white balance setting (p. 81) cannot

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.

aTurn the shooting mode dial to .

The LCD monitor will turn on.

bSelect the shooting sequence using

the W or X arrow on the omni 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.

cShoot the first image.

z The exposure and white balance settings are

set and locked with the first image.

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Sequence

aCompose and shoot the second

image so that it overlaps the first.

z Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be

corrected with the software.

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.

bUse the same procedures to shoot

the remaining frames.

Press the SET button after the last shot.

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Macro Mode

Shooting Mode Dial

Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects in the range of 4 to 44 cm (1.6 in. to

1.4 ft.) at wide angle end and 30 to 44 cm (1.0 ft. to 1.4 ft.) at telephoto end.

 Always use the LCD monitor to compose

images in macro mode. Shooting with the viewfinder is possible, though, the parallax phenomenon may cause images composed with the optical viewfinder to be off-center (p. 32).

 When the lens is zoomed out to the wide angle

end, the recordable area is 64 x 47 mm (2.5 in. x 1.9 in.) at the closest focal distance, and at

telephoto end, it is 106 x 80 mm (4.2 in. x 3.1 in.).

 The exposure may not be optimal when the

flash is used in macro mode.

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Using the Self-timer

aPress the DISPLAY button to turn the

LCD monitor on.

bPress the button.

z The icon appears on the LCD monitor. z Press the button again to cancel the macro

mode.

Shooting Mode Dial

b c c

aPress the FUNC. button.

bSelect * (Drive mode) using the S

or T arrow on the omni selector.

* The current setting is displayed.

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Digital Zoom

cSelect or using the W or X

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

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

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

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 blinking gets 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.

z You can change the self-timer sound by

changing the setting in [Selftimer Sound] in the [ (My Camera)] menu (p. 70).

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Shooting Mode Dial

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

4.6x, 5.8x, 7.3x, 9.1x, 11x and 15x.

 Images become coarser the more they are

digitally zoomed.

 The lens will zoom to the maximum optical

telephoto setting and stop. To further zoom the image digitally, press the zoom button's once more.

 To zoom back out, press the zoom button's

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aTurn the shooting mode dial to any

Shooting mode except for or .

bPress the MENU button to display the

[ (Rec.)] menu.

cSelect [Digital Zoom] using the S or

T arrow, select [On] using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and

press the MENU button.

dPress the zoom button's and

shoot the image.

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Continuous Shooting

Shooting Mode Dial

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

Standard Continuous Shooting

High Speed Continuous Shooting

 The interval between shots may lengthen

somewhat when the internal memory becomes full.

 The flash can be used, but the interval

between shots will lengthen to accommodate the flash recharge time.

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Use this mode to view the images as you shoot continuously. The shutter interval is longer in this mode than in mode.

Use this mode to shoot continuously with a short shutter interval. You cannot check images while shooting continuously.

b c

aPress the FUNC. button.

bSelect * (Drive mode) using the S

or T arrow on the omni selector.

* The current setting is displayed.

cSelect or using the W or X

arrow on the omni selector.

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aPress the shutter button halfway to

lock the focus.

bPress the shutter button all the way

to shoot.

z Shooting will stop when the shutter button is

released.

z The shooting speed is as follows.

When is selected: Approx. 1.5 shots per

second*

When is selected: Approx. 2.0 shots per

second*

* Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off (These

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

Changing the File Format

Shooting Mode Dial

The recording file format can be switched to the RAW format before shooting the image.

When shooting in the RAW format, you can obtain images of the same high quality as those in uncompressed files.

If the RAW format is selected, the number of pixels recorded will be fixed at 2592 x 1944.

 See RAW Format (p. 159).  It is possible to select the resolution of the

JPEG image contained in the RAW image. This is useful when displaying enlarged RAW- format images with the camera, or when checking either the focus or for camera shake (p. 67).

 Images shot in the JPEG format can also be

changed to the RAW format while they are displayed right after shooting (p. 34).

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Movie Mode

a d

aPress the FUNC. button. bSelect L* (2592 x 1944) using the

S or T arrow on the omni selector.

* The current setting is displayed.

cSelect RAW using the W or X arrow

on the omni selector.

z You can shoot the image right after selecting

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

dPress the FUNC. button.

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b c

aTurn the shooting mode dial to .

The maximum recording time (in seconds) appears.

bPress the shutter button all the way.

z During the shooting a red circle appears in the

upper right of the LCD monitor.

z The maximum length of individual movie clips is

30 seconds (10 frames/second) at the setting and 3 minutes (15 frames/second) at the

and settings.

The maximum length will vary according to the shooting objects and conditions. The clip will end automatically after this time elapses or when the CF card becomes full.

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zThe recording time may not display properly

during shooting or filming may stop 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 upper indicator blinks green after a shot,

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

 See page 170 for settings that can be changed

in this mode.

 See page 35 for resolution 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.)

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Viewing/Editing Movies

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. 108). zIt may take approximately 3 minutes to save

an edited movie. If the battery pack runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adapter Kit ACK700 (sold separately).

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This mark appears on movie files

aPress the button.

bSelect a movie using the W or X

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

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Movie Playback Panel

aSelect a button from the movie

playback panel using the W or X arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button.

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. 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.

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Movie Editing Panel

c – e a – e

aSelect a button from the movie

editing panel using the S or T arrow on the omni selector, then press the SET button.

(Cut Beginning):Deletes frames in the first

half of the movie

(Cut End): Deletes 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.

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bSelect the range you wish to delete

using the W or X arrow.

cSelect using the S or T 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.

dSelect using the S or T arrow

and press the SET button.

When is selected, the edited movie is not saved and the camera reverts to the screen in Step

eSelect [Overwrite] or [New File] using

the W or X arrow and press the SET button.

[Overwrite]: Saves the edited movie under the

[New File]:

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 movie editing bar.

same file name as the original movie. The original data is deleted. Saves the edited movie under a new file name. The original data is not deleted.

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Selecting Menus and Settings

6. Shooting-Advanced Functions

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

Select a function item

using S or T

Exposure Compensation (± 0) p. 80

Select setting contents

using

Bracket ( )  p. 86

Select the Shooting mode (p. 21).

Press the FUNC. button.

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

Press the

Press the FUNC. button.

Shoot the image.

or X arrow to select setting contents.

White Balance ( )  p. 81

Drive mode ( )  p. 53

ISO Speed ( )  p. 84

Photo Effect ( )  p. 85

( ) items in parentheses show default settings.

Flash Adjust

Flash Output  p. 92

Resolution (L)  p. 35

Compression ( )  p. 35

Resolution for Movie ( ) p. 35

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(± 0)

 p. 92

Shoot

the image.

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Selecting Settings by Pressing the MENU Button

Shooting Playback

Rec. Menu Play Menu Set up Menu My Camera Menu

In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway. (If, in the Playback mode, you press the shutter button halfway while the lens cover is open, the menu will close and the camera will switch to Shooting mode.)

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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.

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Rec. Menu

Play Menu

Set up Menu

My Camera Menu

(p. 113)

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 Some menu items may not be available for

selection according to the shooting mode (p. 170).

 You can apply a desired image and sound to

and in the My Camera menu. For details, see Registering the My Camera Settings (p. 114) or the Software Starter Guide.

 Camera settings can be reset to the default

values (p. 71).

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Rec. Menu

Menu Item Setting content

Flash Sync

Slow Synchro

Flash Adjust

Red-eye

Wireless Delay

Spot AE Point

Sets the timing at which the flash fires.

1st-curtain*/2nd-curtain

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

Sets whether or not the flash is adjusted automatically.

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

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

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

On/Off*

Auto*/Manual

On*/Off

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

Center*/AF Point

Reference

Page

p. 93

p. 39

p. 92

p. 39

p. 143

p. 78

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Menu Item Setting content

Adjusts the settings so that the exposure will be appropriate when the

Safety Shift

MF-Point Zoom

AF-assist Beam

Digital Zoom

Review

shooting mode dial is set to or

and a shutter speed or aperture

value has been set.

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

Sets whether or not the AF-assist Beam is activated as needed when using the autofocus.

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

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

On/Off*

On*/Off

On/Off*

Off/2 sec.* to 10 sec.

Reference

Page

p. 75

p. 98

p. 32

p. 54

p. 34

Menu Item Setting content

It is possible to select the resolution of the JPEG image contained in the RAW image. This is useful when displaying enlarged RAW-format

RAW+JPEG Rec.

Intervalometer

Save Settings

* Default setting

images with the camera, or when checking either the focus or for camera shake. Setting the camera to L enables the focus to be checked with greater precision.

Shoots automatically at set intervals. 2* to 100 shots 1* to 60 min.

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

L/M1/M2/S*

Play Menu

Menu Item Setting content

Protect

Rotate

Protects images from accidental erasure.

Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display.

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Reference

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p. 57

p. 94

p. 100

Reference

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p. 108

p. 102

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Menu Item Setting content

Erase all

Slide Show

Print Order

Transfer Order

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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.

Specifies images before downloading to a computer.

Reference

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p. 47

p. 104

p. 128

p. 133

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

Mute

Volume

Start-up Vol.

Operation Vol.

Selftimer Vol.

Shutter Vol.

will be heard even when any sound 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].

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.

Adjusts the Shutter Sound volume when the shutter button is pressed all the way. There is no shutter sound in Movie mode.

On/Off*

Reference

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–

p. 21

–

p. 53

p. 31

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Menu Item Setting content

Playback Vol.

Settings of Above Items (a - e)

LCD Brightness

Power Saving

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

Display Off

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

On*/Off

Reference

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p. 60, 103

–

p. 109

Date/Time Sets the date, time and date format. p. 24 Format Formats (initializes) a CF card. p. 19

Sets how file numbers are assigned to

File No. Reset

Auto Rotate

images when new CF cards are inserted.

Sets whether or not images shot with the camera on end are automatically rotated in the display.

On/Off*

p. 112

p. 111

Menu Item Setting content

Distance Units

Language

Video System

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

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.

m/cm* or ft/in

NTSC/PAL

* Default setting

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Reference

Page

p. 98

p. 26

p. 124

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My Camera Menu

You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, operation sound, selftimer sound and shutter 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 Software Starter Guide for details.

Menu Item Setting content

Theme

Start-up Image

Start-up Sound

Operation Sound

Selftimer Sound

Shutter Sound

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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. 113

Menu Item Setting content

My Camera menu settings content

* Default setting

(Off)/*// –

Reference

Page

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Resetting the Settings to Default

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

1 3

3 2

Open the lens cover or press the button to power up the camera.

Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds.

The message "Reset settings to default?" appears on the LCD monitor.

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

Resetting starts.

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. 69)

- White balance data set with the custom white balance function (p. 81)

- Newly registered My Camera settings

zSettings cannot be reset when the camera is

connected to a computer or printer.

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

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Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone)

Shooting Mode Dial

Turn the shooting mode dial, select the function you

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. 30).

How to Use the Mode Dial

wish to use and shoot the image.

z The camera operates in the following ways

according to the selected function:

Check that the camera is in Shooting mode.

The power/mode indicator lights orange.

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z The shutter speed and aperture value will show

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

Shutter Speed

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value.

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

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.

Aperture value

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z The shutter speed and aperture value will show

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

z When the flash fires, the shutter speed and

aperture value will show in white (for all shooting modes except ).

z The combinations of shutter speeds and

aperture values can be changed within the same exposure setting (p. 73-p. 75).

 See page 170 for settings that can be changed

in this mode.

 For information on the relation between the

aperture value and shutter speed, see page 74.

 Please note that camera shake becomes a

factor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shake warning appears in the LCD monitor, shoot using 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 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

· File Format Settings

· 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 speed- priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects 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.

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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 nature of CCD image sensors is such that

noise in the recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot 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/3.5 to 1/1250

Wide Angle End

Telephoto End

f/4.0 – f/8.0 to 1/2000

f/5.3 – f/7.1 to 1/1250

f/8.0 to 1/2000

Maximum wide angle

Maximum telephoto

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.

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Shutter Speed Display

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

About the Safety Shift (p. 75)

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. 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.

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z Adjust the aperture value 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 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/3.2 f/3.5 f/4.0 f/4.5 f/5.0 f/5.3 f/5.6 f/6.3 f/7.1 f/8.0

About the Safety Shift (p. 75)

z The brightness of the LCD monitor 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. If the difference is more than 2 stops, "-2" or "+2" appears on the LCD monitor.

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

About the Safety Shift

Shooting Mode Dial

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.

When the Safety Shift has been turned on (p. 67), it may not be possible to obtain an appropriate exposure with a shutter speed and aperture value that have been set manually. In such a case, the settings will automatically be adjusted so that they fall within the range for an appropriate exposure.

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When the flash fires, the settings will be automatically adjusted even if Safety Shift has been turned off.

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Selecting an AF Frame

The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following way.

z For selecting AiAF (auto selection) or a

center-point AF frame, see below.

z For selecting a desired position for the AF

frame, see p. 77.

Shooting Mode Dial

You can set the AF frame to Auto Selection (AiAF) or to center-point. When Auto Selection (AiAF) is selected, the camera automatically selects an AF frame from 9 points to focus according to the shooting conditions. With the digital zoom, the center-point AF-frame is always selected.

2 1, 3

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Press the button.

The AF frame appears in green on the LCD monitor.

Select the auto selection or center- point AF frame using the S, T, W or X arrow on the omni selector.

e.g. Auto Selection

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.

e.g. Center-point

Shooting Mode Dial

You can move the AF frame manually to the desired position. This is convenient for focusing accurately on your chosen subject to obtain the composition you desire. The AF frame is fixed to center-point when an image is shot using the viewfinder with the LCD monitor off or when using the digital zoom, even if you previously set the AF frame to the position you desire.

Press the button.

The AF frame appears in green on the LCD monitor.

Move the AF frame to the position you wish to set using the S, T, W or X arrow on the omni selector.

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Press the button.

z You can immediately shoot the image using the

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

z The AF frame will move back to its original

position (Center), if you hold down the button.

 Turn the LCD monitor on to set the AF frame to

the position you desire before shooting.

 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. 78).

 For an explanation of the AF frame colors,

please refer to p. 27.

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Switching between Light Metering Modes

Shooting Mode Dial

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,

Evaluative Light Metering

Center- Weighted Averaging

Spot AE Point

Center

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

such as the position of the subject, the 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 backlit conditions and general photography.

Averages the exposure from the entire image, but places more weight on the subject at the center.

Meters the area within the spot AE point frame.

Locks the spot metering frame to the center of the LCD monitor.

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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. 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.

2, 3

(Center-Weighted Averaging)

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

z See Selecting Menus

and Settings (p. 64).

Select [Center] or [AF Point] using the W or X 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, and when [Spot AE Point] is set to [AF point], it appears inside the selected AF frame.

e.g. Center

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Adjusting the Exposure

Shooting Mode Dial

When, due to the shooting conditions, the image displayed appears lighter or darker than the actual photographic subject, adjust the exposure compensation setting.

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Press the FUNC. button.

Select * (+/- (Exp.)) using the S or T arrow, and set the exposure using the W or X arrow.

* The current setting is displayed.

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

range of -2 stops to +2 stops.

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.

Press the FUNC. button.

z To cancel the exposure compensation, return

the setting to using the W or X arrow.

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Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)

Shooting 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

Flash For flash photography

Underwater

For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies

For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3- wavelength 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

For shooting under water using the Waterproof Case WP-DC40 (sold separately).

Custom

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Press the FUNC. button.

Select * (Auto)

For setting a custom value with a white sheet of paper, etc., to obtain the optimal white balance for the conditions.

using the S or T arrow and select the desired setting using the W or X arrow.

* The current setting is displayed.

Please see page 82 regarding the custom setting.

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

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Press the FUNC. button.

The white balance cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to (Sepia) or (B/W) (p. 85).

Setting a Custom White Balance

In the following cases, the white balance may not be correctly adjusted. Use (Custom) to adjust the white balance.

z Shooting at close distances (macro) 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)

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Press the FUNC. button.

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Select * (Auto) using the S or T arrow and select

(Custom) using

the W or X arrow.

* The current setting is

displayed.

Aim the camera at a white paper or cloth, or gray card and press the SET button.

The white balance 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.

Press the FUNC. button.

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 You are recommended to set the white balance

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).

- 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- eye reduction) or (Auto), the flash may fire

while the white balance 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. 71).

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Changing the ISO Speed

Shooting Mode Dial

By raising the ISO speed, you can shoot bright images even in 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.

Select * (ISO Speed) using the S or T arrow and select the desired setting using the W or X 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.

Press the FUNC. button.

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Press the FUNC. button.

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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.

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Changing the Photo Effect

Shooting Mode Dial

You can shoot with different saturation and contrast color effects.

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.

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Press the FUNC. button.

Select * (Effect Off) using the S or T arrow and select the desired setting using the W or X arrow.

* The current setting is displayed.

When is selected

A screen allowing you

to set the contrast, sharpness and color saturation appears when you press the you wish to set using the using the

SET

or X arrow and press the

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button. Select the item

or T arrow, set it

SET

button.

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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.

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).

Press the FUNC. button.

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)

Shooting 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.

You can adjust AEB settings in 1/3 stops within the range of -2 stops to +2 stops of the standard exposure setting. AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings (p. 80) to extend the adjustment range. The images are recorded in the following order: Standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure.

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2, 3

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

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Press the FUNC. button.

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Select * (BKT- Off) using the S or T arrow.

* The current setting is

displayed.

Select (AEB), press the SET button and adjust the compensation range using the W or X 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.

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 gets recorded.

Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)

Shooting Mode Dial

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.

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2, 3

Press the FUNC. button.

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Select * (BKT- Off) using the S or T arrow, select

(Focus-BKT)

using the W or X arrow and press the SET button.

* The current setting is displayed.

Select a range using the W or X 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.

Press the FUNC. button and shoot the image with the manual focus (p. 98).

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z Select (BKT-Off) in Step 2 to cancel the

Focus-BKT mode.

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.

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Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)

Shooting Mode Dial

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.

1, 2

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. 76) z See Switching between Light Metering Modes

(p. 78)

While pressing the shutter button halfway, press the

button.

z The exposure setting

locks (AE Lock) and the icon appears on the LCD monitor.

z Using any button other than the omni selector

cancels the AE lock.

Recompose the image and shoot.

The camera focuses on the subject in the AF frame.

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.

AE lock

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

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.

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Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)

Shooting Mode Dial

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

Press the button and set the flash to fire (p. 38).

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.

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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 monitor.

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 other than the omni selector

cancels the FE lock.

Recompose the image and shoot.

The FE lock function is not available when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual].

Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings

Shooting Mode Dial

The 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 ([Flash Output] can be set).

1, 2

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

z See Selecting Menus

and Settings (p. 64).

Select [Auto] or [Manual] using the W or X arrow and press the MENU button.

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Setting the Flash Adjustment/Flash Output

Shooting Mode Dial

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

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

Flash Adjust

Flash Output

of -2 stops to +2 stops.

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.

1, 4

2, 3

Press the FUNC. button.

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Select (+/- (Flash) or Flash Output) using the S or T arrow.

Adjust the compensation using the W or X

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

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.

Press the FUNC. button.

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

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Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires

Shooting Mode Dial

1st-curtain

2nd-curtain

The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the shutter speed. Usually, the 1st- curtain 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.

Image shot with the 1st-curtain setting

Image shot with the 2nd-curtain setting

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

z See Selecting Menus

and Settings (p. 64).

Select [1st-curtain] or [2nd-curtain] using the W or X and press the MENU button.

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Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer)

Shooting 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.

Since the camera may shoot continuously for an extended period of time, the use of the AC Adapter Kit ACK700 (sold separately) is recommended (p. 147).

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

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 64).

Select an interval time using the W or X arrow.

z If you press the W or

X arrow continuously,

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

Press the T arrow and select the number of shots using the W or X 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.

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* The maximum number of shots may decrease

according to the images shot.

Press the SET button.

z The camera exits the menu screen and Int.

appears at the lower right of the LCD monitor.

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 shooting mode dial while the

camera is waiting to shoot the next image

- Pressing the shutter button halfway while the

camera is waiting to shoot the next image

- Opening the CF card slot / battery cover

- Switching to Playback mode

- Turning off the power

zOnce the interval shooting session is started,

all operation buttons become inactive.

zThe lens stays extended until the next image

is shot.

zImages are not displayed on the LCD monitor

right after being shot.

zInterval shooting is not available when the

date and time are not set.

zContinuous shooting is not available. zAEB mode and the Focus-BKT mode settings

cannot be set.

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Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus

The autofocus may not work well on the 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

z Subjects that are moving quickly z When shooting through glass, get as close as

possible to avoid reflection off the glass.

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

Shooting Mode Dial

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

Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.

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.

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

Shooting Mode Dial

2, 3

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

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

z appears on the LCD monitor. z The focus will stay locked even if you release

the shutter button and MF button.

z Pressing the MF button a second time cancels

the manual focus mode.

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

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.

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Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

Shooting Mode Dial

The focus can be manually set.

Press and hold the MF button, then press the S or T arrow.

z The focus will lock and

the icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor.

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MF Indicator

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

is set to [On], if a particular AF frame has been manually selected (p. 76), the portion of the image in that frame will appear magnified.

* Except in the , when the digital zoom is

activated or a TV is used as the display.

Can also be set so that the image displayed is

not magnified (p. 67).

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.

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

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