Canon S80 User Manual

ENGLISH

Advanced

Camera User Guide

This guide explains camera features and procedures in detail.

About This Guide

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

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

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 and Viewfinder

The LCD monitor and viewfinder are produced with extremely highprecision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

Video Format

Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 112).

Conventions Used in the Text

Icons appearing below titles indicate the modes that support that operation. In the example below, the mode dial can be used in the following shooting modes.

• (Auto) • (Manual) • (My Colors) • (Movie)

Mode Dial

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

: This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic

operating procedures.

You can use SD* memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide.

* SD stands for Secure Digital, a copyright protection system.

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

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Chapter 1 Preparing the Camera

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

Basic Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Operation Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Using the Multi Control Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the LCD Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

LCD Monitor Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Shooting Information (Shooting Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Playback Information- Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Playback Information-Detailed (Playback Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Histogram Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Changing the Review Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Formatting a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Setting the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

FUNC. Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Rec. Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Play Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Set up Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

My Camera Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Chapter 2 Shooting

Changing Resolution/Compression Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Setting the Slow Synchro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Using the Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Chapter 3 Using the Mode Dial

Shooting a Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Program AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Setting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Setting the Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Shooting in a My Colors Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Chapter 4 Advanced Shooting Functions

Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Selecting an AF Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Switching between Metering Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Adjusting the Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Changing the Photo Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Changing the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Switching between Built-in Flash Adjustment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Saving Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Create a save destination (folder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Chapter 5 Playback/Erasing

Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

The display jumps nine images at a time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Jumping to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Triple Image Scrolling Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Rotating Images in the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Applying Effects and Playing Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Viewing/Editing Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Automated Playback (Slide Shows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Protecting Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Erasing All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Chapter 6 Print Settings/Transfer Settings

About Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Chapter 7 Viewing Images on a TV set

Viewing Images on a TV Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Chapter 8 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Chapter 10 List of Messages

List of Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Chapter 11 Appendix

Battery Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Handling the Memory Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Using the AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Car Battery Charger (Sold Separately). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Using Conversion Lenses (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Photo Tips and Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Please Read

Test Shots

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

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

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

Warranty Limitations

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

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

Safety Precautions

Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

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.

In the following pages, the term "equipment" refers primarily to the camera, its batteries and battery charger, separately sold compact power adapter, car battery charger and high-power flash.

About the Memory Card

Store the memory card out of the reach of children and infants. It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, consult a doctor immediately.

Warnings

Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight.

Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

Store this equipment out of t he reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around a child's neck could result in asphyxiation.

Do 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.

To 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 the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes.

Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the batteries and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

Stop operating the equipment immediately if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may

result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera has

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

Do 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.

Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. 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.

Do 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.

Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cable, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cable may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.

Use only 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.

Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse it in water. Such exposure may damage the battery

and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury.

Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the eyes and mouth, or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery.

Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury.

Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries.

Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of

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

Use only recommended batteries and accessories. Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings.

Use the specified battery charger to charge Battery Pack NB-2LH. Use of other chargers may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire or electrical shock.

Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging and when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. Continuous use over a long period may cause a unit to overheat

and distort, resulting in fire.

The camera terminal of the battery charger and separately sold compact power adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other

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

Keep the camera terminal of the battery charger clean, and do not place any metallic objects on it. There is a risk of fire and other hazards.

Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter, teleconverter and conversion lens adapter. If they come loose, they may fall from the

lens adapter, posing risk of injury from shattered glass.

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.

Cautions

Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car.

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

Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.

Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.

Be 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.

Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.

Ensure that the battery charger and compact power adapter is are plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating, not over the specified rating. The plug of the

battery charger varies according to region.

Do not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the plug or cable is damaged, or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.

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

If 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.

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 and audio 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 memory card and batteries or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.

Extended Storage

When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. The date/time settings may be lost after approximately three weeks if you remove the main battery.

Preparing the Camera

Components Guide

Wrist Strap Mounts p. 11

DC Coupler Cable Cover  p. 128

Lens Cover

Optical Viewfinder Window

Flash  Basic Guide: p. 13

Lens

Tripod Socket  p. 134

Memory Card Slot /Battery CoverBasic Guide: p. 2

Self-timer Lampp. 36

AF-assist Beamp. 11

Red-eye Reduction Lamp  p. 27

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

Computer (Basic Guide: p. 17) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)

Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately)

Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY CP series): Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera).

Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/SELPHY DS series)

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

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

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.

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Attach the strap as illustrated.

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

AF-assist Beam

The AF-assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, e.g., dark conditions.

The AF-assist Beam can be turned off (p. 27). For example, if animals are your subject, turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them. However, please keep in mind the following facts.

- Turning the AF-assist Beam off when shooting in dark places may make it more difficult for the camera to focus.

- Even when the AF-assist beam is turned off, the red-eye reduction lamp fires when [Red-eye] is set to [On].

Preparing the Camera

Basic Operations

Operation Panel

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a (Print/Sh are)/ (Shortcu t)

Button See Basic Guide: p. 17, p. 59

b (Continuous)/ (Self-timer)/

(Microphone) Button  p. 40, 36, 97

c Viewfinder  p. 14 d Shutter Button  See Basic Guide: p. 8 e Microphone  p. 97 f Zoom Lever Shooting: (Telephoto)/

(Wide Angle) Button  See Basic Guide: p. 12, p. 39 Playback: (Zoom out)/ (Zoom in) Button  p. 88

g Terminal Cover h DIGITAL Terminal See Basic Guide: p. 17 i A/V OUT (Audio/Video Out)

Terminal  p. 112

j (Exposure Compensation)/

(Jump) Button p. 69, 90

FUNC./SET Button  See Basic Guide: p. 16, p. 26

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MENU Button See

m Multi control dial

(Up)/ ISO Button  p. 74

(Left)/ (Macro) Button

 See Basic Guide: p. 14

(Down)/ MF Button  p. 64

(Right) / (Flash) Button

 See Basic Guide: p. 13

n DISP. Button

 p. 15

o (AF Frame

Selector)/

(Single Image Erase) Button  p. 60, See Basic Guide: p. 15

p (Playback) Button

 See Basic Guide: p. 15, p. 93, 99

q LCD Monitor  p. 14 r Speaker

Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor. These actions may damage it or lead to other problems.

Basic Guide

: p. 16,

/ISO

/MF

p. 26

This indicator lights or blinks during the following operations.

Power/Mode Indicator

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

Upper Indicator

Green: Ready to record Blinking Green: Recording to memory card/ Reading memory card/ Erasing from memory

card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) Orange: Ready to record (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to record (Camera shake warning)

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. 62

)

Mode Dial

Use the mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes.

: Auto  See Basic

Guide:p.6

The camera automatically selects settings.

Image Zone

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

Special Scene 

Guide: p. 11

: My Colors  p. 53 : Stitch Assist  p. 45 : Movie  p. 41

See Basic

Creative Zone  p. 48 The user selects exposure, aperture or other settings to achieve special effects.

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

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

Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (supplied with the camera)

Downloading images: See Basic Guide and the Software Starter Guide (supplied with the camera)

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

Blue: Ready to print/Ready to transfer images

Blinking blue: Printing/Transferring

Preparing the Camera

Using the Multi Control Dial

Turning the multi control dial clockwise is equivalent to pressing the button, while turning the multi control dial counterclockwise is equivalent to pressing the button (it is equivalent to pressing the or button with some functions).

You can perform the following operations when you turn the multi control dial.

Selecting Special Scene modes

(

Basic Guide: p. 11

Selecting the Menu item (Basic Guide: p. 16)

Exposure shift when shooting movie (p. 43)

Selecting an aperture value in Av (p. 51, 52)

Erasing the image (Basic Guide: p. 15)

)

Selecting the time zone (p. 24)

Selecting the Stitch Assist mode (p. 45)

Selecting the shutter speed and the aperture

Selecting the FUNC. menu item (Basic Guide: p. 16)

Selecting the movie mode (p. 41)

Selecting a shutter speed in Tv (p. 50, 52)

Selecting the AF Frame

(p. 61)

value in M (p. 51, 52)

Adjusting the focus in manual focus mode (p. 64)

Selecting the image in Playback mode

(p. 88, 89, 90, 91)

Operating DPOF

(p. 106, 108, 110)

Program Shift (p. 66)

Operating when viewing/editing movies

(p. 94, 95, 96)

Registering the My Camera contents

Adjusting the exposure

(p. 69)

Operating the sound memos (p. 97)

(p. 113, 114)

Using the Viewfinder

Setting the LCD monitor to Off (p. 15) and using the optical viewfinder can help conserve power while shooting.

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 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. 60)

Using the LCD Monitor

Pressing the DISP. button switches the display mode.

Shooting Mode

DISP.

Press the DISP. button.

Preparing the Camera

LCD Monitor

Display (No Information)

(p. 17)

Playback Mode

No Information

(p. 18)

Single Image Playback Index Playback

DISP. DISP.

LCD Monitor

Display

(Information View)

(p. 17)

DISP.

Standard Display

(p. 18)

Off

(p. 17)

Press the DISP. button.

Detailed Display

Histogram (p. 20)

(p. 18)

LCD Monitor Brightness

Changing the brightness of the LCD monitor

The brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways.

Changing Settings Using the Set up Menu (p. 29)

Changing Settings Using the DISP. Button (Quick-bright LCD Function) Pressing the DISP. button for at least 1 second switches the brightness to

the highest setting*.

z Pressing it again for at least 1 second restores it to the original setting. z If you set the brightness to the highest setting using this method and turn

the camera power off, the brightness setting will revert to the value set in the Set up menu. * If the brightness setting is already at the maximum in the [Setup] menu,

you cannot modify the brightness.

Night Display

When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it easier to frame the subject. * Noise will appear, and the movements of the subject will appear irregular in

the LCD monitor. The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different (this function cannot be disabled).

Display Contents

Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)

Low Battery

 p. 125

(p. 20)

(p. 70)

*1*2

(p. 39)

AF Frame Green: Focusing

Yellow: Focusing Difficulty

Time Z one (p. 24)

Create Folder

Grid Lines*1(p. 28)

Recordable Still Shots Remaining

Remaining Movie Time Movie Elapsed Time (During shooting)

AE Lock/FE Lock (

Shutter Speeds (p. 50)

Aperture value (p. 51)

Exposure Compensation

(p. 69)

Macro (

(p. 33)

Manual Focus (p. 64)

Camera Shake Warning

AF lock (p. 63)

Complete

Basic Guide

(red)

(p. 86)

p. 65

, 103)

: p. 14)

(p. 18)

Digital Zoom

Histogram

White Balance (WB)

Photo Effect (p. 72)

My Colors (p. 53)

Bracket (p. 75, 76)

Metering Method (p. 68)

Flash (p. 78) Flash Output (p. 78)

(Stills) Compression

(Stills) Resolution (p. 33)

(Movies) Resolution (p. 33) (Movies) Frame Rate (p. 33)

ISO Speed (p. 74)

Drive Mode (p. 40, 36)

Flash (

Auto Rotate (p. 83)

Save Settings (p. 82)

While shooting a movie

Shooting Modes

Basic Guide

Rec(red)

Preparing the Camera

: p. 13)

(p. 41)

(p. 48)

*1 This is displayed in the no information display mode.

Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects.

Optical zoom is displayed in white up to "3.6x", the optical telephoto limit. It does not appear when "digital zoom" is disabled. When digital zoom is enabled, the zoom value is displayed in blue.

*3 "0" appears when no more recording space is available for either still

images at the current resolution or remaining movie time. When both recording capacities are full, the "Memory card full" message appears.

*4 This is not normally displayed. It appears when camera shake occurs

when the shutter button is pressed lightly (halfway).

*5 Appears only when shooting movies.



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



When there is insufficient illumination the (camera shake warning) icon appears in red on the LCD monitor and the lower Indicator blinks in orange while the camera is preparing to shoot. Use one of the following shooting methods.

- Set the flash settings to enable automatic or normal firing

- Fix the camera to a tripod

- Raise the ISO speed

Playback Information- Mode

Sound Memo (WAVE file) (p. 97)

File number

Compression/Resolution (p. 33)

Playback file number/ Total number of images

Data Type, etc. (p. 41)

Shooting Time

Protection Status (p. 104)

Playback Information-Detailed (Playback Mode)

Histogram (p. 20)

File number

ISO Speed (p. 74)

Macro (

Basic Guide

White Balance (WB) (p. 71)

: p. 14)

Flash Adjust (p. 77)

Preparing the Camera

Flash Output (p. 77)

Metering Method (p. 68)

Photo Effect (p. 72)

My Colors (p. 53)

Manual Focus (p. 64)

File size

Shooting Resolution (Still) Shooting Time (Movie)

Shooting Modes (Basic Guide: p. 10, p. 48)

Shutter speed (p. 50)

Aperture value (p. 51)

Resolution (Movies) (p. 33)

Frame Rate

Exposure Compensation

(p. 72)

(p. 33)

The following information may also be displayed with some images.

A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized.

JPEG image with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards (p. 137)

RAW image

Unrecognized data type



While a recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor, you can check the exposure with the graph (see Histogram Function (p. 20)) that shows the distribution of the brightness data. If the exposure requires adjustment, set the exposure compensation (p. 69) and reshoot. Press the DISP. button if the histogram and other information are not shown.



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

In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink.



When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (information view)



In the detailed display mode of the Playback mode

Histogram Function

The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the image while shooting. In P, Tv, Av and M modes, the greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value (p. 69), set a low shutter speed, or set a low aperture value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value, set a fast shutter speed, or set a large aperture value if the image is too bright. Brightness of shot images can be judged in playback mode.

Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image

1 On the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Histogram], and then use

the or button to select [On].

z See Selecting menus and settings (Basic

Guide: p. 16)

On: The histogram is displayed. Off: The histogram is not displayed.

z Set the LCD monitor display to Information

View first. (p. 17)

2 Press the MENU button.

Changing the Review Duration

1 Select [Review] from the [ (Rec.)] menu and use

the or button to select the duration setting.

z See Selecting Menus and Settings (Basic Guide: p. 16) z Settings can be made by turning the multi control dial.

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

Hold:The image is displayed until the shutter

selected even if the shutter button is released.

button is pressed again halfway.

2 Press the MENU button.

You can shoot the next image while a menu is still displayed.

Power Saving Function

This camera is equipped with a power saving function. Depending on the power saving setting, the camera may power down or the LCD monitor may go off automatically.

Auto Power Down

[On]:

[Off]: The power saving function does not activate.

Shooting mode: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last time a control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically shuts off approximately 1 minute* after the last time a camera control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. In this situation, press a button or turn the camera lengthwise and the LCD monitor reacts accordingly. * This time can be changed.

Playback mode: Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last time a control is accessed on the camera.

Printer Connection mode: Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last time a control is accessed on the camera.

Preparing the Camera

Display Off (Shooting Mode Only)

The LCD monitor shuts off after a specified period of time elapses and no camera control is accessed.The following time settings can be selected: 10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min.

* Default setting

/2 min./3 min.

When the Auto Power Down Function Activates

Turn the power on again. Playback/Printer Connection mode: Press the button again to power the camera.

When the Display Off Function Activates

The LCD monitor display turns back on if any button is pressed.



Please note that the camera continues to consume a minimal amount of power even when the power saving function shuts it down.



The power saving function is disabled while a slide show plays on the camera or during a computer connection (

Basic Guide

: p. 21,

p. 99

1 Select [Power Saving] in the

[ (Set up)] menu and press the FUNC./SET button.

See Selecting Menus and Settings (Basic Guide: p. 16).

2 Use the or button to select

[Auto Power Down] and select [On] or [Off] with the or button.

Settings can be made by turning the multi control dial.

Use the or to select [Display Off] and select the desired time with the or button.

Settings can be made by turning the multi control dial.

Press the Menu button.

Formatting a Memory Card

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

Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images and other file types.

1 Use the or button to select [Format] in the [ (Set

up)] menu, then press the FUNC./SET button.

See Selecting Menus and Settings (Basic Guide: p. 16).

2 Use the or button to select [OK], then press the

FUNC./SET button.

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

z Normal formatting begins. z To perform a low level format, use the

or button to select [Low Level Format] and the or button to add a check mark. Settings can be made by turning the multi control dial.

z To cancel instead of formatting, select

[Cancel] and press the FUNC./SET button.

z You can stop formatting a card when [Low

Level Format] is selected by pressing the FUNC./SET button. You can still use a card without problem when formatting is halted, but all data will be erased.

z The capacity of the memory card displayed

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

Upper indicator

Preparing the Camera

3 Press the MENU button.



Low Level Format You should select the Low Level Format option if you suspect the read/write speed of a memory card has dropped. A low level format may require 2 to 3 minutes with some memory cards.



If the camera does not work properly, the inserted memory card may be malfunctioning. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem.



When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem.



Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera. When that happens, reformat the memory card with this camera. If formatting in the camera does not work properly, turn the camera off and re-insert the memory card. Then turn the camera back on and format again.

Setting the World Clock

When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. It is necessary to first set the home time zone.

1 Select [Time Zone] in the [ (Set

up)] menu and press the FUNC./ SET button.

See Selecting menus and settings (Basic Guide: p. 16)

2 With the or button, select

(Home), and then press the

FUNC./SET button.

3 With the or button, select a

home time zone from the map, and then press the FUNC./SET button.

z You can select a home time zone by turning

the multi control dial.

z The select area time is taken as the

shooting time.

z To make the correction for daylight saving

time, use the or button to display the daylight saving time icon ( ). The current time is advanced one hour.

4 Use the or button to select (World), press the

FUNC./SET button, and then select a destination time zone as same as step 3.

Switching to the Destination Time Zone

1 On the [ (Setup)] menu, select [Time Zone] and then

press the FUNC./SET button.

See Selecting menus and settings (Basic Guide: p. 16)

2 Use the or button to select (World), and then

press the MENU button.

z You can modify the destination time zone with the FUNC./SET button.

Preparing the Camera

If you do not select a home time zone beforehand, you cannot configure the destination time.

Changing the time of the destination time zone's date/time will automatically change the home time zone's data/time.

Menu List

Configure various convenient shooting and playback functions.

See Selecting Menus and Settings (Basic Guide: p. 16).



Some menu items may not be available for selection according to the shooting mode (p. 150).



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. 32).

FUNC. Menu

White Balance

My Colors ( )  p. 53

Photo Effect ( ) p. 72

Bracket ( )p. 75,76

()

 p. 70

Flash Output  p. 77

Evaluative

()

 p. 69

Compression ( )  p. 33

Resolution (L)  p. 33

Resolution: Movie ( )  p. 33

Flash Exposure Compensation (±0)p. 77

Frame Rate: Movie ( )  p. 33

( ) items in parent heses show default settings.

Rec. Menu

Menu Item Available Settings

Flash Sync Sets the timing at which the flash fires.

Slow Synchro Sets whether or not the flash will fire with a slow shutter

Flash Adjust

Red-eye Sets whether or not the red-eye reduction lamp fires

Self-timer Sets the duration before the self-timer releases the

Spot AE Point Sets the option of [Spot AE Point] (one of the metering

Safety Shift When enabled, this function automatically adjusts

MF-Point Zoom Sets wh ether or not the focusing point is magnified when

AF-assist Beam Enables AF-assist beam firing during auto focusing, if

Digital Zoom Sets the digital zoom to on or off. Can be used while

Review Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor

speed.

Sets whether or not the flash is adjusted automatically.

when the flash fires.

shutter once the shutter button is pressed.

modes) to Center (the AE point is fixed to the center) or AE Point (the AE point corresponds to the AF point).

exposure settings in the Av or Tv mode if they do not suit current exposure requirements when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

using the manual focus.

necessary.

shooting movies, however the default setting is [On].

after the shutter button is released.

1st-curtain*/2nd-curtain

On/Off*

Auto*/Manual

On*/Off

(10 sec.)* / (2 sec.) (Custom)

Center*/AF Point

On/Off*

On*/Off

On/Off*

Off / 2* to 10 sec. / Hold

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Guide: p. 9

Preparing the Camera

Menu Item Available Settings

Save O riginal Select whet her to store the original imag e when shooting

Grid Lines You can display grid lines (split into nine) to make it

Histogram Sets whether to display a histogram to help you verify

Intervalometer Shoots automatically at set intervals.

Set Shortcut button

Save Settings Saves settings selected in the Rec. menu and the

* Default setting

a still image with My Colors.

On/Off*

easier to judge the horizontal and vertical alignment of a photographic subject and to make composition easier. The lines will not be recorded in the images.

On/Off*

the image brightness.

On*/Off

1* to 60 min.

2* to 100 shots

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

function menu to the mode dial's mode.

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Play Menu

Menu Item Available Settings

Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. p. 104

Rotate Rotates images clockwise 90º or 270º in the display. p. 92

Erase all Deletes all images from a memory card (except for

Slide Show Plays images automatically one after the other. p. 99

Print Order Sets the images that will be printed on a direct print

Transfer Order Specifies settings for images before downloading to a

Transition Sets whether to apply effects during playback.

protected images).

compatible printer or at a photo lab service, the number of copies and other parameters.

computer.

Off/ */

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