Canon SX70 HS User Manual

Advanced User Guide

Contents

Camera Basics

Shooting

Playback

Wireless Features

Function Settings

Accessories

Tips on Using the Camera

Index

ENGLISH

CEL-SX5AA211 © CANON INC. 2018

Preliminary Notes and Legal Information

z Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images

were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries

and a󰀩liates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that result in the failure of an image to be

recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.

z The user’s unauthorized photographing or recording (video and/or

sound) of people or copyrighted materials may invade the privacy of

such people and/or may violate others’ legal rights, including copyright and other intellectual property rights. Note that restrictions may apply

even when such photographing or recording is intended solely for

personal use.

z For information on camera warranty or Customer Support, please refer

to the warranty information provided with your camera User Manual Kit.

z Although the screen is produced under extremely high-precision

manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective

or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera

damage or a󰀨ect recorded images.

z When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become

warm. This does not indicate damage.

Introduction

z To jump to the beginning of a chapter, click the chapter title along the

right side of the top page.

z For basic page navigation, click the icons at the bottom of each page.

: Go to the top page : Return to the previous page : Go back a page

: Go forward a page

z Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.

z Tabs such as

instructions. Some features are also available in other modes.

z For tips that make the camera easier to use, click the

identify which modes are used in the shooting

icon.

z Text Conventions

z In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera

buttons and dials on which they appear or which they resemble.

z The following camera controls are represented by icons.

z On-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets.

Numbers in some gures and illustrations correspond to numbers in the steps.

z= xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents

a page number)

z For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as

the “memory card”.

Contents

Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ..................................... 2

Introduction .................................................................................. 3

Text Conventions .............................................................................3

Common Camera Operations .................................................... 15

Safety Instructions ...................................................................... 18

Camera Basics ................................................................. 21

Getting Ready ............................................................................ 22

Attaching the Strap ........................................................................22

Charging the Battery Pack .............................................................23

Preparing a Memory Card .............................................................24

Inserting/Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card ..............25

Setting the Date, Time, Time Zone, and Language ....................... 27

Holding the Camera ................................................................... 29

Trying the Camera Out ............................................................... 30

Shooting ........................................................................................30

Viewing ..........................................................................................32

Part Names ................................................................................ 33

Front ..............................................................................................33

Back ...............................................................................................34

Viewfinder .................................................................................. 35

Adjusting the Screen Angle ........................................................ 36

Indicator Display ......................................................................... 37

Setting a Shooting Mode ............................................................ 38

Configuring Camera Features .................................................... 39

Quick Control Screen ....................................................................39

Menu Screen .................................................................................40

Features Available on the Quick Control Screen ....................... 42

Menu Settings ............................................................................ 43

Shooting Mode Screen ............................................................... 45

Frames on the Shooting Screen ................................................ 46

Shooting Display Options ........................................................... 47

Playback Display Options .......................................................... 48

Switching Histograms ....................................................................49

On-Screen Keyboard ................................................................. 50

Shooting ............................................................................ 51

Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings

(Auto Mode/Hybrid Auto Mode) .................................................. 52

Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode .......................................................54

Shooting Panoramas (Panorama Mode) .................................... 55

Shooting Subjects in Motion (Sports Mode) ............................... 56

Shooting Specific Scenes (Special Scene Mode) ...................... 57

Shooting Yourself under Optimal Settings (Self Portrait Mode) ..... 60

Shooting with Image Effects (Creative Filters Mode) ................. 61

Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) .................64

Recording a Variety of Movies (Movie Mode) ............................ 65

Recording Movies at Specific Shutter Speeds and

Aperture Values (Movie Manual Exposure) ...................................65

Shooting in Program AE (P Mode) ............................................. 67

Shooting at Specific Shutter Speeds (Tv Mode) ........................ 68

Shooting at Specific Aperture Values (Av Mode) ....................... 69

Shooting at Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values

(M Mode) .................................................................................... 70

Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) .......................... 71

Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) ....................... 72

Easily Reacquiring Subjects after Manual Zooming

(Framing Assist – Seek) ............................................................. 73

Display Area Options ..................................................................... 74

Auto Zooming in Response to Subject Movement

(Auto Zoom) ............................................................................... 75

Adjusting the Constant Face Display Size ..................................... 76

Avoiding Lost Subjects after Zooming In

(Framing Assist – Lock) .............................................................. 77

Disabling Centered Subject Display ..............................................78

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) ...................................................... 79

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode ................................................ 80

Easily Identifying the Focus Area (MF Peaking) ............................81

Shooting with AF Lock ................................................................ 82

Changing Image Quality ............................................................. 83

Capturing in RAW Format ..............................................................83

Changing the Aspect Ratio ......................................................... 84

Changing the Image Display Period after Shots ........................ 85

Changing the Flash Mode .......................................................... 86

Locking Brightness / Exposure in Flash Photography

(FE Lock) .................................................................................... 87

Configuring Flash Settings ......................................................... 88

Adjusting Flash Exposure Compensation ...................................... 88

Adjusting Flash Output ..................................................................89

Changing the Flash Timing ............................................................90

Reducing Red-Eye ........................................................................90

Configuring Safety FE ...................................................................91

Continuous Shooting .................................................................. 92

Using the Self-Timer .................................................................. 93

Adding a Date Stamp ................................................................. 94

Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)............. 95

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Shooting) ...................................96

Changing the ISO Speed ........................................................... 98

Adjusting ISO Auto Settings ..........................................................98

Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast

(Auto Lighting Optimizer) ........................................................... 99

Changing the Metering Method ................................................ 100

Setting the Metering Timer ....................................................... 101

Configuring Exposure Simulation ............................................. 102

Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance) ............................... 103

Custom White Balance ................................................................104

Customizing Colors (Style Settings) ......................................... 105

Shooting with Servo AF ............................................................ 106

Choosing the AF Method .......................................................... 107

Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) ............................107

Moving the AF Point ....................................................................109

Changing the Focus Setting ......................................................11 0

Configuring the AF-Assist Beam ...............................................111

Changing the IS Mode Settings ................................................11 2

Correcting Severe Camera Shake ............................................... 11 2

Using Auto Level ....................................................................... 113

Using Digital Tele-Converter .....................................................11 4

Storing the Zoom or MF Position ..............................................11 5

Changing Movie Recording Size ...............................................11 6

Configuring Sound Recording Settings .....................................11 7

Adjusting the Recording Volume .................................................117

Wind Filter ................................................................................... 11 8

Attenuator .................................................................................... 118

Configuring Movie Servo AF .....................................................119

Using Auto Slow Shutter .......................................................... 120

Miniature Model Effect in Movies (Miniature Effect Movie) ...... 121

Recording Video Snapshots ..................................................... 122

Recording Time-Lapse Movies ................................................. 124

Configuring Information Display for HDMI Output .................... 125

Setting the Type of Digest Movie ............................................. 126

Playback .......................................................................... 127

Viewing ..................................................................................... 128

Magnifying Images ................................................................... 129

Viewing Digest Movies ............................................................. 130

Finding Images in an Index ...................................................... 131

Editing Movies .......................................................................... 132

Removing the Beginning/End of Movies ...................................... 132

Extracting Frames of 4K Movies as Stills ....................................134

Editing Digest Movies ..................................................................135

Protecting Images .................................................................... 136

Protecting Multiple Images ..........................................................136

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

Erasing Images ........................................................................ 139

Erasing Multiple Images at Once ................................................. 139

Adding Images to Print Orders (DPOF) ................................... 141

Printing Images Added to the Print Order (DPOF) ......................142

Adding Images to a Photobook ................................................ 143

Correcting Red-Eye .................................................................. 144

Cropping ................................................................................... 145

Resizing Images ....................................................................... 147

Rating Images .......................................................................... 148

Viewing Slideshows ................................................................. 149

Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions ....................... 150

Finding Images with the Main Dial ........................................... 151

Combining Video Snapshots .................................................... 152

Starting Playback from the Last Image Displayed ................... 154

Wireless Features .......................................................... 155

Available Wireless Features ..................................................... 156

Saving Camera Images to a Smartphone ................................ 158

Connecting to Smartphones via Wi-Fi with the Wi-Fi Button ....... 161

Restricting Image Viewing ...........................................................164

Features Used with Smartphones ............................................ 165

Sending Images to a Smartphone Automatically as You Shoot ...165

Shooting Remotely as You View a Live Image

on the Smartphone ......................................................................165

Controlling the Camera from a Smartphone ................................ 166

Geotagging Images as You Shoot ............................................... 166

Connecting to Printers via Wi-Fi ............................................... 167

Establishing a Connection via an Access Point ...........................169

Sending Images to a Computer Automatically ......................... 171

Uploading Images to Web Services ......................................... 174

Registering Web Services ...........................................................174

Uploading Images to Web Services.............................................178

Reconnecting via Wi-Fi ............................................................ 179

Ending Wi-Fi Connections ........................................................ 180

Clearing Information of Devices Paired via Bluetooth .............. 181

Changing or Deleting Connection Settings .............................. 182

Function Settings ........................................................... 183

Selecting and Creating Folders ................................................ 184

Changing File Numbering ........................................................ 185

Configuring Auto Rotation of Vertical Images........................... 186

Formatting Memory Cards ....................................................... 187

Configuring the Feature Guide ................................................. 188

Using Eco Mode ....................................................................... 189

Adjusting Power-Saving Features ............................................ 190

Adjusting Screen Brightness .................................................... 191

Adjusting the Date, Time, and Time Zone ................................ 192

Changing the Language ........................................................... 193

Setting the Video System ......................................................... 194

Adjusting Beeping .................................................................... 195

Adjusting the Volume ............................................................... 196

Setting the HDMI Output Resolution ........................................ 197

Customizing Zoom Button Functions ....................................... 198

Switching AF Point Selector and AE Lock Button Functions .... 199

Customizing Shooting Information Display .............................. 200

Setting a Priority for Shooting Display Performance ................ 201

Setting the Display Mode ......................................................... 202

Lens Retraction Timing ............................................................ 203

Setting Reverse Display ........................................................... 204

Setting Start-up Screen Display ............................................... 205

Metric / Non-Metric Display ...................................................... 206

Configuring Custom Functions ................................................. 207

Customizing Buttons ....................................................................208

Custom Shooting Modes (C1/C2) ............................................ 209

Restoring Default Camera Settings .......................................... 210

Setting Copyright Information to Record in Images ..................2 11

Downloading Manuals/Software from a QR Code ................... 212

Displaying Certification Logos .................................................. 213

Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items (My Menu) ..... 214

Renaming My Menu Tabs ............................................................215

Deleting a My Menu Tab ..............................................................215

Deleting All My Menu Tabs ..........................................................216

Deleting All Added Items .............................................................. 216

Customizing My Menu Display ....................................................217

Accessories .................................................................... 218

Optional Accessories ................................................................ 219

Power Supplies ............................................................................219

Others ..........................................................................................219

Printers ........................................................................................220

Using Optional Accessories ..................................................... 221

Playback on a TV.........................................................................221

Using a Lens Hood (Sold Separately) .........................................222

Using Lens Filters (Sold Separately) ........................................... 223

Shooting Remotely ......................................................................224

Using a Remote Switch (Sold Separately) ..................................225

Using an External Microphone ....................................................225

Saving Images to a Computer .................................................. 226

Printing Images ........................................................................ 227

Tips on Using the Camera ............................................. 229

Camera Basics ......................................................................... 230

Handling Precautions ..................................................................230

Getting Ready ..............................................................................230

Holding the Camera .....................................................................231

Viewfinder ....................................................................................232

Adjusting the Screen Angle .........................................................232

Configuring Camera Features .....................................................232

Frames on the Shooting Screen .................................................. 232

Playback Display Options ............................................................233

Shooting ................................................................................... 234

Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings

(Auto Mode/Hybrid Auto Mode) ...................................................234

Shooting Panoramas (Panorama Mode) ..................................... 237

Shooting Subjects in Motion (Sports Mode) ................................238

Shooting Specific Scenes (Special Scene Mode) .......................238

Recording a Variety of Movies (Movie Mode) ..............................239

Shooting in Program AE (P Mode)...............................................240

Shooting at Specific Shutter Speeds (Tv Mode) .......................... 241

Shooting at Specific Aperture Values (Av Mode) .........................241

Shooting at Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values

(M Mode) .....................................................................................241

Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) ............................ 242

Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) ........................242

Easily Reacquiring Subjects after Manual Zooming

(Framing Assist – Seek) ..............................................................243

Auto Zooming in Response to Subject Movement

(Auto Zoom) .................................................................................243

Avoiding Lost Subjects after Zooming In

(Framing Assist – Lock) ...............................................................244

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) .......................................................245

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode ................................................. 245

Changing Image Quality ..............................................................245

Changing the Flash Mode ...........................................................246

Locking Brightness / Exposure in Flash Photography

(FE Lock) .....................................................................................246

Configuring Flash Settings ..........................................................246

Continuous Shooting ...................................................................247

Using the Self-Timer ....................................................................247

Adding a Date Stamp ..................................................................248

Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) .............. 248

Changing the ISO Speed .............................................................248

Auto Correction of Brightness and Contrast

(Auto Lighting Optimizer) .............................................................249

Capturing Natural Colors (White Balance) ..................................249

Shooting with Servo AF ...............................................................250

Choosing the AF Method .............................................................250

Changing the IS Mode Settings ................................................... 251

Using Digital Tele-Converter ........................................................ 251

Storing the Zoom or MF Position ................................................. 251

Changing Movie Recording Size .................................................252

Configuring Sound Recording Settings .......................................252

Configuring Movie Servo AF ........................................................252

Using Auto Slow Shutter ..............................................................252

Miniature Model Effect in Movies (Miniature Effect Movie) ..........253

Recording Video Snapshots ........................................................253

Recording Time-Lapse Movies ....................................................254

Playback ................................................................................... 255

Viewing ........................................................................................255

Magnifying Images ......................................................................255

Viewing Digest Movies.................................................................255

Editing Movies .............................................................................256

Protecting Images ........................................................................257

Erasing Images ............................................................................257

Adding Images to Print Orders (DPOF) ....................................... 258

Adding Images to a Photobook ...................................................258

Correcting Red-Eye .....................................................................258

Cropping ......................................................................................258

Resizing Images ..........................................................................258

Rating Images .............................................................................259

Viewing Slideshows .....................................................................259

Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions ........................... 259

Combining Video Snapshots .......................................................259

Wireless Features .................................................................... 260

Saving Camera Images to a Smartphone ...................................260

Features Used with Smartphones ...............................................261

Connecting to Printers via Wi-Fi .................................................. 262

Sending Images to a Computer Automatically .............................262

Uploading Images to Web Services.............................................262

Function Settings ..................................................................... 264

Selecting and Creating Folders ...................................................264

Changing File Numbering ............................................................264

Formatting Memory Cards ...........................................................264

Adjusting Power-Saving Features ...............................................265

Adjusting Screen Brightness .......................................................265

Customizing Shooting Information Display .................................. 265

Configuring Custom Functions ....................................................265

Custom Shooting Modes (C1/C2) ................................................ 266

Restoring Default Camera Settings ............................................. 266

Setting Copyright Information to Record in Images ..................... 266

Saving Commonly Used Shooting Menu Items (My Menu) ......... 267

Accessories .............................................................................. 268

Optional Accessories ...................................................................268

Using Optional Accessories ......................................................... 268

Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 270

On-Screen Information ............................................................. 274

When Shooting ............................................................................274

During Playback ..........................................................................276

Precautions for Wireless Features ........................................... 278

Security Precautions ....................................................................279

Third-Party Software ................................................................ 280

Personal Information and Security Precautions ....................... 283

Trademarks and Licensing ....................................................... 284

Disclaimer ................................................................................ 285

Index ........................................................................................ 286

Common Camera Operations

Shoot

z Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode, Hybrid Auto Mode)

52, =

z Shoot yourself under optimal settings (Self Portrait)

z Shoot panoramas (Panoramic Shot)

Shooting people well

Portraits

(

57)

Matching specic scenes

Sports

(

56)

Handheld

Night Scene

(

57)

Fireworks

(

57)

Food

(

57)

Applying special e󰀨ects

Smooth Skin

(

57)

Fish-Eye E󰀨ect

(

61)

Toy Camera E󰀨ect

(

61)

z Focus on faces

52, =

57, =

z Without using the ash (Flash O󰀨)

z Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer)

z Add a date stamp

z Movie clips and photos together

Monochrome

(

61)

Like Oil Paintings

(

61)

107

View

z View images

128

z Automatic playback (Slide Show)

149

z On a TV

221

Soft Focus

(

61)

Like Watercolor Paintings

Miniature E󰀨ect

(

64, =

(

121)

61)

z Browse through images quickly

131, =

150, =

151

z Erase images

139

Record/View Movies

z Record movies

52, =

z View movies

128

z Print pictures

141, =

167, =

227

Save

z Save images to a computer

226

Use Wi-Fi Features

z Send images to a smartphone

158, =

165

z Print pictures

167

z Share images online

174

z Send images to a computer

171

Safety Instructions

z Be sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product safely.

z Follow these instructions to prevent injury or harm to the operator of the product or

others.

WARNING

z Keep the product out of the reach of young children.

A strap wrapped around a person’s neck may result in strangulation.

z Use only power sources specied in this instruction manual for use with the product.

z Do not disassemble or modify the product.

z Do not expose the product to strong shocks or vibration.

z Do not touch any exposed internal parts.

z Stop using the product in any case of unusual circumstances such as the presence

of smoke or a strange smell.

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

product.

z Do not get the product wet.

z Do not insert foreign objects or liquids into the product.

z Do not use the product where ammable gases may be present.

This may cause electric shock, explosion or re.

For products featuring a viewnder, do not look through the viewnder at strong light

sources such as the sun on a bright day or lasers and other strong articial light sources.

This may harm your vision.

z Observe the following instructions when using commercially available batteries or

provided battery packs.

- Use batteries/battery packs only with their specied product.

- Do not heat batteries/battery packs or expose them to re.

- Do not charge batteries/battery packs using non-authorized battery chargers.

- Do not expose the terminals to dirt or let them come into contact with metallic pins or other metal objects.

- Do not use leaking batteries/battery packs.

- When disposing of batteries/battery packs, insulate the terminals with tape or other means.

This may cause electric shock, explosion or re. If a battery/battery pack leaks and the material contacts your skin or clothing, ush the exposed area thoroughly with running water. In case of eye contact, ush thoroughly with copious amounts of clean running water and seek immediate medical assistance.

Denotes the risk of serious injury or death.

z Observe the following instructions when using a battery charger or AC adapter.

- Periodically remove any dust buildup from the power plug and power outlet using a dry cloth.

- Do not plug in or unplug the product with wet hands.

- Do not use the product if the power plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.

- Do not expose the power plug and terminals to dirt or let them come into contact with metallic pins or other metal objects.

- Do not touch the battery charger or AC adapter connected to a power outlet during lightning storms.

- Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not damage, break or modify the power cord.

- Do not wrap the product in cloth or other materials when in use or shortly after use when the product is still warm in temperature.

- Do not leave the product connected to a power source for long periods of time.

This may cause electric shock, explosion or re.

z Do not allow the product to maintain contact with the same area of skin for extended

periods of time during use.

This may result in low-temperature contact burns, including skin redness and blistering,

even if the product does not feel hot. The use of a tripod or similar equipment is recommended when using the product in hot places and for people with circulation

problems or less sensitive skin.

z Follow any indications to turn o󰀨 the product in places where its use is forbidden.

Not doing so may cause other equipment to malfunction due to the e󰀨ect of

electromagnetic waves and even result in accidents.

CAUTION

z Do not re the ash near the eyes.

It may hurt the eyes.

z Strap is intended for use on the body only. Hanging the strap with any product

attached on a hook or other object may damage the product. Also, do not shake the product or expose the product to strong impacts.

z Do not apply strong pressure on the lens or allow an object to hit it.

This may cause injury or damage to the product.

z Flash emits high temperatures when red. Keep ngers, any other part of your body,

and objects away from the ash unit while taking pictures.

This may cause burns or malfunction of the ash.

z Do not leave the product in places exposed to extremely high or low temperatures.

The product may become extremely hot/cold and cause burns or injury when touched.

Denotes the risk of injury.

CAUTION

z Do not aim the camera at intense light sources, such as the sun on a clear day or an

intense articial light source.

Doing so may damage the image sensor or other internal components.

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

allow dust or sand to enter the camera.

z Wipe o󰀨 any dust, grime, or other foreign matter on the ash with a cotton swab or

cloth.

The heat emitted from the ash may cause foreign matter to smoke or the product to malfunction.

z Remove and store the battery pack/batteries when you are not using the product.

Any battery leakage that occurs may cause product damage.

z Before you discard the battery pack/batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other

insulators.

Contacting other metal materials may lead to re or explosions.

z Unplug any battery charger used with the product when not in use. Do not cover with

a cloth or other objects when in use.

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

z Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets.

Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or explosion, resulting in

product damage or re.

z If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that have di󰀨erent levels

of charge together, and do not use old and new batteries together. Do not insert the

batteries with the + and – terminals reversed.

This may cause the product to malfunction.

z When card reading/writing is in progress, do not turn the camera o󰀨, open the

memory card/battery cover, or shake or hit the camera.

Doing so may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card.

z Do not force the memory card into the camera facing the wrong way.

This could damage the camera.

Denotes the possibility of property damage.

Camera Basics

Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and

playback.

Getting Ready

z Attaching the Strap

(1)

(5) (4)

(3)

(2)

Attach the included strap to the strap mount.

Attach the lens cap to the strap.

(2)

(1)

z Charging the Battery Pack

Insert the battery pack in the

(1)

(2)

charger.

(2)

(1)

(2)

Charge the battery pack.

z Lamp colors

- Charging: Orange

- Fully charged: Green

Remove the battery pack.

z Preparing a Memory Card

Use the following memory cards (sold separately), in any capacity.

z SD memory cards*

z SDHC memory cards*1*

z SDXC memory cards*1*2

*1 Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards

have been veried to work with the camera.

*2 UHS-I memory cards are also supported.

z Inserting/Removing the Battery Pack and

Memory Card

Open the cover.

(2)

(1)

Insert the battery pack.

(2)

(1)

To remove:

(2)

(1)

Insert the memory card.

To remove:

Close the cover.

z Setting the Date, Time, Time Zone, and Language

Turn the camera on.

Set the time zone.

z / buttons to choose a time zone →

button

/ buttons to choose a time zone →

button → / buttons to choose [OK]

button

→

Set the date and time.

z / buttons to choose the date or time

button → / buttons to adjust →

→

button

z Choose [OK] →

Set the display language.

z / buttons to choose [Language ] →

button

/ / / buttons to choose a language

button

→

button

Holding the Camera

z Place the strap around your neck.

z When shooting, keep your arms close to

your body and hold the camera securely

to prevent it from moving.

Trying the Camera Out

Try out the camera by turning it on, shooting some stills or movies, and then viewing them.

z Shooting

Remove the lens cap and turn the

camera on.

z To turn the camera o󰀨, press the ON/OFF

button again.

Enter mode.

Zoom in or out, as needed.

z Move the zoom lever or press the zoom

buttons as you watch the screen.

When using the flash:

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