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DIGITAL CAMERA CDI-E215-010 xxxxx © 2006 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Advanced Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Using the Mode Dial Advanced Shooting Functions Playback/Erasing Print Settings/Transfer Settings Viewing Images on a TV set Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 2
Shoots movies with stereo sound z Automatically detects camera orientation with an Intelligent Orientation sensor z Attach the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter lens, or close-up lens to shoot Printing z Makes printing easy with the Print/Share button z Also supports non-Canon - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 3
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. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 4
6 Preventing Malfunctions 11 Before Using the Camera - The Components Guide 12 Before Using the Camera - Operations 16 Using the LCD Monitor Shooting (Super Macro 40 Using the Digital Zoom 41 Continuous Shooting 42 Using the Self-Timer 43 Using the Mode Dial 46 Movie Shooting 46 Shooting - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 5
the Shutter Speed Setting the Aperture Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Advanced Shooting Functions 61 Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button 61 Selecting an AF Frame 63 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus 64 Switching between Focus Settings - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 6
on a TV set 116 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings 117 Troubleshooting 120 Camera 120 When the power is turned on 121 LCD monitor/Viewfinder 121 Shooting 122 Shooting Movies 126 Playback 126 Battery 127 TV monitor output 128 Direct print compatible printers 128 List of Messages - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 7
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 customer support list supplied with your - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 8
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 Equipment refers to the camera, battery, battery charger (sold separately), compact power adapter (sold separately) or - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 9
, absorbent cloth. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. z Do - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 10
it is charging. Continued use over a long period may cause the units to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. z Please use Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger recommended for use with these batteries. z The compact power adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 11
(such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera. Such items may lose data or stop working. z When using the optional Canon Wide Converter, Tele Converter, Close-up Lens, or Conversion Lens Adaptor, be sure to attach them firmly. If the lens becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 12
also cause deformation of the casing. z 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 batteries installed will cause battery leakage and damage the - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 13
Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be Condensation Related Problems z When moving Camera z Stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapter from the camera - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 14
103) e Microphone (L) (pp. 102, 103) f AF-assist Beam (p. 28) g Lens h Ring Release Button (p. 141) i Tripod Socket (p. 143) j Battery Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) k Memory Card Slot Cover (Basic Guide p. 1) l Terminal Cover m DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 21) n DC IN Terminal (p. 139) 12 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 15
getting it caught on other items when the camera is suspended from the strap. Attaching the Lens Cap Fit the lens cap over the lens casing so that it covers the entire lens. Always replace the lens cap after use. z Attach the lens cap cord to the strap. z Remove the lens cap before turning on the - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 16
)/ (Zoom out) (p. 92) e (Continuous)/ (Self-timer) Button (pp. 42, 43) f Power/Mode Indicator Orange: Shooting mode Green: Playback mode/Printer connection Yellow: Computer connection g OFF Button h Mode Lever (Basic Guide p. 3) i A/V OUT (audio/video output) terminal (p. 116) j Terminal Cover k LCD - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 17
the Camera - The Components Guide kjih g f a Diopter Adjustment Dial (p. 16) b Viewfinder (p. 16) c Movie Button (p. 46, Basic Guide Basic Guide p. 16) g SET/ (AF Frame Selector) Button (p. 63, Basic Guide p. 15) h DISP. Button (p. 16) i (Shortcut)/ (Print/Share) Button (p. 61, Basic Guide - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 18
. button switches the display mode. The screens that are displayed are based on the [Custom Display] settings (p. 17). Also, closing the LCD monitor causes the viewfinder to display. 1 Press the DISP. button. z The display mode changes as follows. Shooting Mode ( ) Playback Mode ( ) When the LCD - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 19
and switch between displays by pressing the DISP. button. z Shooting info. z Grid Lines z Histogram* (p. 19) * , , , and only 1 (Rec.) Menu [Custom Display]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) Before Using the Camera - Operations 2 [LCD/Viewfinder] *. */ */ */ z Using the S, T, W, and X buttons - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 20
with 3 marks are displayed No Information * Default setting: , : No Information , : Displays shooting information, grid lines, and a histogram If you press the shutter button halfway and return to the shooting screen from the custom display settings screen, the settings will not be saved. 18 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 21
create a brighter image. Similarly, you can increase the shutter speed and aperture value to create a darker image. Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor or viewfinder to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it easier to frame the - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 22
Macro (p. 40, Basic Guide p. 12) Flash (Basic Guide p. 11) Auto Rotate (p. 87) Rec (Red)*1 Movie Recording (p. 46) *1 Shooting Modes (p. 46, Basic Guide p. 8) Save (Red)*1 Camera Shake Warning (p. 21) *1 AE Lock/FE Lock (pp. 70, 72) Shutter Speeds*1 (p. 58) Aperture value*1 (p. 59) *1 Manual Focus - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 23
), or (flash warning) icon appears in red on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) in low light conditions while the camera is preparing to shoot. Use one of the following shooting methods. - Turn the Image Stabilizer function on (p. 39) - Raise the ISO speed - Raise the flash to enable automatic or - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 24
My Colors (Playback) (p. 100) Metering Method (p. 73) White Balance (p. 77) Shooting Modes (pp. 53, 54, 46, 57, Basic Guide pp. 3, 8) Still image shot while shooting a movie (p. 49) Flash Adjust (p. 82) Flash Output (p. 82) Manual Focus (p. 77) Image with the My Colors effect (p. 100) Shutter - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 25
- Operations z Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. z 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) or in the viewfinder (information - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 26
to select a home time zone from the map SET button. z To set the daylight saving option, use the S or T button to display . The time will advance by 1 hour. 4 (World) SET button select a destination time zone as same as step 3. 24 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 27
Before Using the Camera - Operations Switching to the Destination Time Zone 1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Use the W or X button to select (World) MENU - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 28
and electronic beep. The following menus are available. z FUNC. Menu z Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. a b e c d a Set the camera to the shooting mode. b Press the FUNC. button. c Use the S or T button to select - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 29
Before Using the Camera - Operations Rec., Play, Print, Set up, and My Camera Menus Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. (Rec.) Menu (Play) Menu (Set up) Menu (My Camera) Menu (Print) Menu a e b You can switch c d between menus with the W or X - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 30
Slow Synchro Flash Adjust Red-eye Cont. Shooting Self-timer Spot AE Point Safety Shift MF-Point Zoom AF Mode AF-assist Beam Tally Lamp Options 1st-curtain*1/2nd-curtain Auto*1/Manual On*1/Off On*1/Off (Standard Continuous Mode)*1/ (High-Speed Continuous Mode) (10 sec.)*1/ (2 sec.) / Center*1/AF - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 31
Camera - Operations Menu Item Digital Zoom Review Save Original Reverse Disp. IS Mode Converter Intervalometer Custom Display Settings Set Shortcut button Save Settings Options On/Off*1 ([On] is the default setting for Movie mode) Off / 2*1 to 10 sec. / Hold On/Off*1 On*1/Off Off/Continuous - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 32
Play Menu Transition Slide Show My Colors Sound Recorder Protect Rotate Erase all Transfer Order Print Menu Print Select Images & Qty. Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Settings Menu Item Menu Item Reference Page p. 99 p. 105 p. 100 p. 103 p. 109 p. 98 p. 110 p. 114 Reference Page - p. - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 33
Format Summary/Reference Page Mutes all sounds except warnings when set to [On] (Basic p. 4). Adjusts the volume of the start-up, operation, selftimer, shutter, to [On]. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on. Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that plays when - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 34
Continuous*1/Auto p. 90 Reset Create Folder p. 88 Create New Folder Check mark (On)/ No check mark (Off) Creates a folder for the next shooting MF indicator and the focus range. Language Basic p. 5 Video System NTSC*1/ PAL p. 116 Print Method Auto*1/ (PictBridge connection) See below*2 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 35
item. Start-up Image Sets the start-up image when you turn on the camera. Start-up Sound Sets the start-up sound when you turn on the camera. Operation Sound Sets the sound when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. Selftimer Sound Sets the sound informing you that - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 36
cannot be reset to default: - [Date/Time], [Language], [Time Zone] and [Video System] options in the [ (Set up)] menu (p. 32) - Colors specified in white balance function (p. 78) - Newly registered My Camera settings (p. 117) z When the camera is in shooting mode and the mode dial is set to , only - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 37
Before Using the Camera - Operations Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a can cancel formatting partway by pressing the SET button. You can still use the memory card without problem even if formatting was halted partway, but the data is erased completely. Displays when audio only data - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 38
Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Shooting Mode 1 FUNC. Menu * (Compression/Recording Pixels) (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings (p. 26) z Use the W or X button to select recording pixels settings. z settings cannot be - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 39
mm (8.3 × 11.7 in.) Print postcard-size prints 148 × 100 mm (6 × 4 in.) Print L-size prints 119 × 89 mm (4.7 × 3.5 in.) Send images as e-mail attachments or shoot more images Print wide size prints (Images are recorded with 16:9 aspect ratios. Areas not recorded will not display as black bars on the - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 40
Setting the Slow Synchro Shooting Mode The flash timing is adjusted to slow Settings (p. 27) * Default setting. z The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/500 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/500 second if a faster speed is selected. z When [Slow Synchro] - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 41
Mode The image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnified or when you shoot in dark conditions. Types of Image Stabilization Continuous Shoot Only Panning You can check the effect of the IS mode - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 42
effects. Shooting is possible when the distance from the front of the lens to the subject is in the following range: 0 to 10 cm (0 to 3.9 in.) (maximum wide angle, zoom not available) 1 Hold down the button to display on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). z Pressing the button again cancels the - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 43
zoom stops when the lens reaches the maximum optical telephoto setting (when shooting still images). Press the button again to activate the digital zoom and digitally zoom the image further. z Press the button to zoom out. Optical zoom (White) Digital zoom (Blue) Combined optical and digital zoom - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 44
shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. *3 When using Large/Fine mode. 1 Press the to display . z is the default setting for (however, Continuous Shooting) cannot be set). (High-Speed 2 Shooting. z The camera will continue - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 45
See Menus and Settings (p. 27) z Select a mode that supports continuous shooting. 2 Press the MENU button. Continuous shooting is canceled when you turn the camera off, although the continuous shooting selection is retained. Using the Self-Timer Shooting Mode You can set the shutter to a 10 sec - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 46
self-timer sound will play when the shutter button is pressed and the shutter will release 2 sec. later. *1 Default setting. *2 May differ depending on My Camera settings. 44 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 47
button. z The self-timer sound will behave as follows. - If 2 or more seconds have been specified, the self-timer sound will speed up 2 seconds before shooting. - If multiple shots have been specified for the [Shots] option, the sound will play for the first shot only. * Default settings are 10 sec - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 48
recording pixels and frame rate (p. 48) and shoot with color effects such as Color Accent, Color to shoot. z Shooting starts when the Movie button is pressed. z Recording will include sound. z During shooting, the and the memory card becomes full z When shooting with the Color Accent or the Color - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 49
has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 35). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further shooting movies by pressing the button ( appears on the screen). z You can set the AE lock (p. 70) and exposure shift while shooting movies (you can also set them before shooting - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 50
3.0 or later is required to play back movies (Data type: AVI/Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is standard with Mac OS X or later. Changing Movie Recording Pixels and - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 51
shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter halfway so the camera can focus and set exposure for the still image. During this process, movie shooting continues. 2 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image. z The movie goes black for an instant while the still image is shot, and - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 52
Changing the Sound Mode Shooting Mode Microphone level (sound recording level), wind filter and sampling rate can be changed. 1 (Set up) menu [Audio]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 [Mic Level] - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 53
with strong wind. However, unnatural sound can result when used to record in locations with no wind. Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Shooting Mode Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 54
W or X button to select the shooting sequence. z You can select from the following 5 shooting directions. - Left to right horizontally - Right to left horizontally - Vertically, bottom to top - Vertically, top to bottom - Clockwise starting at the top left 2 Shoot the first frame the sequence. z The - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 55
color specified in the LCD monitor, in black and white. Specify a color in the LCD monitor, and shoot with another color replacing the one specified. Using the Mode Dial Shooting with Color Accent Mode 1 Use the W or X button to select (Color Accent) SET button. z The camera will switch to color - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 56
the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash. z The specified Color Accent is retained even if the camera's power is turned off. Shooting with Color Swap Mode Original Color (Before Swapping) Desired Color (After Swapping) 1 Use the W or X button to select (Color Swap) SET - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 57
button, you can shoot movies in Color Swap mode. z The default setting for Color Swap changes green into white. z You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash. z The colors specified in the Color Swap mode are retained even if the camera's power is turned - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 58
] z Only the image set with Color Accent or Color Swap is displayed on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) during shooting. z The image displayed on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) immediately after shooting is the one shot with Color Accent or Color Swap (pp. 53, 54). As erasing the image at this time - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 59
the Mode Dial Shooting in the Creative Zone Shooting Mode 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 Auto Mode (Basic Guide p. 6). z For information on - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 60
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 shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows. Aperture value - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 61
Shooting Mode The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera to white. z Some aperture values cannot be selected depending on the zoom position. In this mode, the maximum shutter speed with synchronized flash - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 62
value the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to enter the camera. F2.7 F3.2 F3 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Shooting Mode You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot metering method. z If the zoom is adjusted after these values are set, the - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 63
Advanced Shooting Functions Registering Settings to the Shortcut Button Shooting Mode One frequently used function can be registered to the (Shortcut) button. You can register the following functions. However, not all functions can be registered depending on the shooting mode. z Recording Pixels - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 64
wish to register SET button. z If an "x" mark appears on the lower right of the icon, you can still register this function but the current shooting mode will be retained and pressing the shortcut button will not activate the function. Mode dial set to Using the Shortcut Button 1 Press the button - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 65
Advanced Shooting Functions Selecting an AF Frame Shooting Mode The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses and can be set manually the digital zoom is used. z The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway. - Green: Shooting - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 66
Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus) Shooting Mode *The shooting mode cannot be used. It may be difficult to to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass. Shooting with the Focus Lock 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 67
on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). 3 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. To Release the AF Lock: Press the MF button. immediately begin shooting by pressing the shutter or Movie button ( appears on the LCD (or viewfinder) when using AF lock). Advanced Shooting Functions 65 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 68
However, when using (Stitch Assist), (Movie), digital zoom or while displaying the image on a TV, shooting guideline only. z After setting the focus, pressing the SET button causes the camera to automatically refocus more precisely at a point near the current focusing point. To Cancel the Manual - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 69
you to shoot without missing opportunities. This is the default setting. The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway, conserving battery power. 1 (Rec.) Menu [AF Mode] [Continuous]*/[Single]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) * Default setting. Advanced Shooting Functions - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 70
Press the FUNC. button and shoot the image with the manual focus (p. 66). z The Focus-BKT mode is not available when shooting with the flash on. Only one image at the manual focus position will be taken. z Three images are shot continuously regardless of the continuous shooting setting (p. 42). 68 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 71
in noise, however, when compared to Auto. ISO Speed Settings Auto {* {* {* {* - High ISO Auto { { - - - ISO80 - { { { {* ISO100 - { { { { ISO200 - { { { { ISO400 - { { { { ISO800 - { { { { {: Available * : Default setting Advanced Shooting Functions 69 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 72
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) Shooting Mode You can set the exposure and . 2 Press the shutter button halfway and press the ISO button. z The will display. 3 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully. To Release the AE Lock: Press anything except - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 73
Advanced Shooting Functions Changing shutter speed and aperture value combinations Automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds W or X button until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is reached. 5 Recompose the image and shoot. z The setting will cancel after the shot is taken. 71 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 74
Shooting with FE Lock Shooting Mode You can obtain the correct exposure regardless of the halfway and press the ISO button. z The flash will pre-fire and will display. 5 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully. To Release the FE Lock: Press anything except - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 75
Shooting Mode Metering Methods Evaluative Center-Weighted Average Spot AE Point Center AF Point The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. The camera evaluates the W or X button to adjust the exposure compensation and press the FUNC. button. Advanced Shooting Functions 73 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 76
Moving the Spot AE Point to the AF Frame/ Centering the Spot AE Point 1 (Rec.) Menu [Spot AE Point] [Center]* or [AF Point]. See Menus and Settings (p. 26) z When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame [ ] appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). The AF - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 77
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Shooting Mode *Cannot be set in and modes. Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making a subject Exposure Compensation: Restore the compensation value to [0]. In mode, the exposure shift can be set/canceled (p. 46). Advanced Shooting Functions 75 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 78
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) Shooting Mode The camera automatically takes three shots: one with standard exposure and one each with positive and negative compensation. z The three shots are taken at the same interval as high-speed continuous shooting in the following order: standard exposure - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 79
set in (Sports) or (Movie) mode) Custom For recording with the optimal white balance data memorized in the camera from a white-colored object, such as white paper or cloth 1 FUNC. Menu * (Auto). See Menus the (Sepia) or (B/ W) photo effects are selected (p. 80). Advanced Shooting Functions 77 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 80
Using the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth that you wish to establish as the standard white color. In particular, take a custom - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 81
Advanced Shooting Functions z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to zero (±0) before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). z - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 82
You can alter the overall impression of an image and shoot. My Colors Settings My Colors Off Records normally. saturation to record neutral hues. Sepia Records in sepia tones. B/W Records in black and white. Positive Film Produces intense natural-appearing colors like those obtained with - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 83
to return to the shooting screen and begin shooting. * Default setting. The ISO speed will increase with some settings, which may increase the noise in the image. Setting the Camera to a Custom Color the setting. Select an item to adjust. Adjust the selected item. Advanced Shooting Functions 81 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 84
stops. z You can combine the flash exposure compensation with the camera's exposure compensation function to achieve creative effects which compensate for background exposure. z When Shooting mode is set to or when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual] in or mode, the flash output can be controlled in - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 85
[Auto] e.g. [Flash Adjust] set to [Manual] Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires Shooting Mode 1st-curtain The flash fires right after the 2nd-curtain]. [1st-curtain]*/ See Menus and Settings (p. 27) Advanced Shooting Functions Image shot with the 1st-curtain setting * Default setting. - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 86
set from 1* to 60 minutes and 2* to 100 images can be shot. * Default setting Since the camera may shoot continuously for an extended period of time, the use of the Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (sold separately) is recommended (p. 139). 1 (Rec.) [Intervalometer]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 87
the mode dial while the camera is waiting to shoot the next image - Opening the memory card slot or battery cover - Operating the mode lever - Turning off the power z Once the interval shooting session is started, all operation buttons become inactive. z The lens stays extended until the next - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 88
To change some of the settings saved in (other than shooting mode), select . z Functions which can be saved in - Shooting mode ( , , , ) - Items which can be set in , , , and modes (p. 167) - Rec. menu settings - Zoom location - Manual focus location 2 (Rec.) Menu [Save Settings]. See Menus and - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 89
straight up or down. Check that the arrow is pointing in the right direction. If it is not, set the Auto Rotate function to [Off]. z Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images. 87 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 90
is recorded when the shot is taken. Therefore, the image is automatically rotated during playback mode based on the orientation of the camera during shooting. - When the Auto Rotate function is set to [On] in playback mode, images will be rotated to their correct orientation in the LCD monitor - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 91
Advanced Shooting Functions Create a Folder the Next Time You Shoot 2 Use the W or X to place a check mark beside [Create New Folder] Menu button. z displays in the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). The symbol will cease to - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 92
Playback Mode The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned. 1 (Set up) Menu [File Numbering] [Continuous]*1/ [Auto Reset]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) *1 Default setting. File No. Reset Function Continuous Auto Reset A number one - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 93
[On]) z Focus Bracketing z AEB shooting z Images cannot be played back when the folder numbers are duplicated or image numbers are duplicated within folders. z Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for information regarding folder structures or image types. Advanced Shooting Functions 91 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 94
Basic Guide (p. 14). Viewing Magnified Images 1 Press the button. z will display and a magnified portion of the image will display. z You can change the magnification level with the zoom the camera switches to image advance mode and will display. You can use the W or X button to advance to - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 95
playback. z Use the S, T, W or X button to change the image selection. Movie Selected Image Switch the display nine images at a time If you turn the zoom lever towards during index playback, the jump bar appears and you can switch between the sets of nine images. z View the previous or next nine - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 96
at a time. Jumps to the first image with the next shooting date. Jumps to a movie. Displays the first image in each folder. 1 In Single Image playback mode, press the button. z The camera will switch to jump search mode. z The screen sample will vary slightly according to the search key. Position - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 97
SET button to display the movie control panel. Operating the Movie Control Panel Exit (Single image playback) Print (Only appears when connected to a printer. For details, refer to your Direct Print documentation.) Play Slow Motion Playback (You can use the W button to slow down or the X button to - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 98
Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Movies that are protected or less than 1 second long cannot be edited. 1 Select (Edit) in the movie control panel and press the SET button. z The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display. Movie Editing Panel Movie - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 99
] can be selected, and S appears on the counter of the movie editing bar It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery runs out of charge partway through, edited movieclips cannot be saved. When editing movies, it is recommended that you use two new size-AA alkaline - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 100
90° 270° original orientations with each press of the SET button. z Images can be rotated in index playback. z Movies cannot be rotated. z When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images. 98 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 101
with the X button. 1 (Play) Menu / */ See Menus and Settings (p. 27) * Default setting. The transition effect will not display when an image is switched while the camera is reading an image from the memory card. Playback/Erasing 99 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 102
, and press the SET button. z The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect. z You can turn the zoom lever toward to check the image at a higher magnification. While the image is zoomed, you can press the SET button to switch between the image transformed with the My Colors effect and the - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 103
with the My Colors effect will be the last one in the list. z To continue adding effects to other images, repeat the procedures from Step 2 onward. 5 Press the MENU images taken using My Colors (p. 80) in shooting mode and images edited with the My Colors function in playback mode - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 104
single image playback, index playback, magnified playback and the review immediately after shooting in Shooting mode) you can attach sound memos (up to button) Exit Record Pause Play Erase Select [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the SET button. z You cannot attach sound memos to - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 105
Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can record sound (stereo) only, without images, for up to two hours at one time. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Use the W or X button to select (Record) from the Sound Control Panel and press the SET button. z The recording starts - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 106
27) 2 Use the S or T button to select a sound and select Recording Shooting Time Length with the W or X button, and press the SET button. The sound sound. If you select [Erase All] and press the SET button, a confirmation screen displays. Press the W or X button to select [OK] and press the - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 107
For details on the sound number and folder number, refer to the Software Starter Guide. Automated Playback (Slide Shows) The images on a memory card can be displayed automatically. * Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 111). Types of - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 108
the W or X button (Hold the button down to go faster) - Stop the slide show: Press the MENU button Types of Effects When the following screen appears, you can apply effects to your slide show. Playback begins automatically without using effects. * Applies a down-up fade of the image, the image - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 109
Select the date/folder to play images from ( , ) 1 Select or SET button. 2 Use the W or X button to select the date or folder to play images from MENU button. Date Folder Playback/Erasing 107 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 110
Select images for the Slide Show ( to ) Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection. 1 Select to SET button. z Only the icon will display at first. When - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 111
vary slightly depending on the image.) * Default setting. z Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped. 1 [Set up] SET button. 2 Select [Play Time] or [Repeat] and then the desired option. z Pressing the MENU button cancels the setting - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 112
2 Select an image you want to protect using the W or X button. z Pressing the SET button again cancels the setting. z You can also protect images in the index playback mode. Protection Icon Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data (p. 35), including protected images - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 113
number of print copies in advance using the camera. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 114
camera is connected to a printer, the button lights blue after the SET button is pressed. Printing starts after pressing the SET button once the button is pressed and [Print] selection is confirmed. 2 [OK] SET button. [Select All z The output of some printers or photo developing services - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 115
standard and index formats. Adds the date to the print. Adds the file number to the print. Clears all print style settings after printing is complete. 1 (Play) Mode (Print) Menu [Print Settings]. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Select [Print Type], [Date], [File No.], or [Clear DPOF data] and - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 116
Transfer Settings You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. The - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 117
. z The images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the date and time they were shot. z A maximum of 998 images can be selected. Print Settings/Transfer Settings 115 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 118
images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied Stereo/Video Cable STV-250N. 1 Turn off the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the Stereo/Video Cable to the camera's A/V OUT terminal. z With your fingernail on the left edge of the camera's DIGITAL terminal cover, pull it forward to open it - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 119
settings to the and menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer's images and sounds to the camera. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults. Use the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser) to restore the default settings to the - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 120
1 mode (My Camera) Menu Menu Item to register. See Menus and Settings (p. 27) 2 Select or button. and press DISP. 3 Select an image or record a sound. z Start-up Image - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 121
following cannot be registered as My Camera settings. - Movies - Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. 102) and sound recorder (p. 103) z The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 122
cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 1). Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction. z Put batteries back into the camera in the correct direction (Basic Guide p. 1). Batteries are not the right type. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (Basic Guide - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 123
when shooting movies. appears. A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting. z Turn the Image Stabilizer function on (p. 39). z Increase the ISO speed (p. 69), enable the flash, or use a tripod to stabilize the camera (Basic Guide p. 11). Troubleshooting 121 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 124
camera to Shooting mode. Flash is charging. (Blinking white on LCD monitor/in viewfinder). z Wait until stops blinking and lights steadily, signaling that the flash is charged, then press the shutter button. Memory card full. z Insert a new memory card (Basic Guide p. 1). z If required, download - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 125
the AF-assist Beam with your hand when used. The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed. z Set the manual focus to shoot (p. 64). Subject in recorded image is too dark. Subject is too close, making the z Raise the flash and set it so that it always fires flash too strong. (Basic Guide - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 126
spot metering function (pp. 70, 73). Light is shining directly on the subject or reflected off the subject into the camera. z Change the shooting angle. Flash is set to on. z Push down the flash to off (Flash off) (Basic Guide p. 11). Image contains noise. ISO speed is too high. z Selecting - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 127
in your camera another device. (p. 35). Lens will not retract. Memory card slot cover or z First close the memory card slot cover or battery battery cover was opened with cover, turn the power on, and then turn the power power on. off again (Basic Guide p. 1). Interval shooting session is - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 128
LCD monitor. When the camera's internal memory is low, the "Buffer Warning" displays until it is full, and shooting will automatically stop. z to the camera using the bundled software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. See ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF). File name - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 129
device. (p. 35). Troubleshooting Battery Batteries consumed quickly. Batteries are not the right type. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. See Battery Handling (Basic Guide p. 1). The batteries are cold. Battery z If shooting in a cold - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 130
the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or setting. PAL, for your TV (p. 32). Shooting in Stitch Assist z The output will not appear on a TV in Stitch Assist mode. mode. Shoot in a different mode (Basic Guide p. 8). Direct print compatible printers Cannot print. Camera and printer - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 131
(or viewfinder) during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that batteries. Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace all 4 batteries immediately with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 132
image. Cannot modify image You attempted to apply a My Colors effect to a movie or an image recorded in a different camera. Cannot transfer! When transferring images to your computer using the Direct Transfer screen, you attempted to select an image with corrupted data or an image taken with another - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 133
may be a problem with the lens. Exx (xx: number) Camera detected an error. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back. A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 134
an extended period of time, replace the battery as soon as possible. Change the batteries Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace the battery immediately. Battery Handling Precautions z Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. While it is - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 135
or other metallic objects, as these objects may cause batteries to shortcircuit. z If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place. Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 136
original label on the memory card or cover it with another label or sticker. z Only use a soft point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen). z Do not use or store memory problem. - When a non-Canon brand memory card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. - Memory cards formatted in other cameras - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 137
the power and open the battery cover (Basic Guide p. 1). 2 Remove the AA-size batteries, then pull out the battery holder by hooking your fingernail under the bottom of the battery holder edge. 3 Remove the old date battery and place a new date battery into the date battery holder with the positive - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 138
the very first time you turn on the camera. This is normal, and you don't need to replace the date battery. Using Rechargeable Batteries (Sold Separately) Using Rechargeable Batteries Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 139
z The Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE can only be used with Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH and NB-2AH. Do not attempt to charge any other types of batteries. z Do not mix batteries with different purchase dates or different charge states. When recharging batteries, always recharge all 4 of them - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 140
lifespan. Switch to different, unused batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon AA-size NiMH NB4-300 (NB-3AH set of 4) batteries. z Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may damage it causing battery leakage. Remove batteries from the camera or charger and store in a dry - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 141
Turn the camera power off (Basic Guide p. 3) before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet. Plug in the power cord firmly as far as it will go. 2 Open the terminal cover and - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 142
near the maximum telephoto. At other zoom settings, the image will appear as if its corners have been cut off. Wide Converter WC-DC58A Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body's lens by a factor of approximately 0.75x (the thread - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 143
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E This is a lens adapter required for attaching the wide converter, tele-converter and close-up lens (58 mm thread diameter). - Lens Hood LH-DC40 We recommend attaching the lens hood to prevent light from outside of the screen from entering the lens when shooting with - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 144
when handling the lenses since it is easy to get finger prints on them. z Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring. z When using these lens attachments, you should not shoot images in (Stitch Assist) mode. It will not be possible to use the PhotoStitch software from your - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 145
lens). 1 (Rec.) Menu [TC-DC58B]. [Converter] [Off]*/[WC-DC58A]/ See Menus and Settings (p. 27) z Select the attached converter. * Default setting. When you remove the converter from the camera the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 146
there are no reflective items. z For continuous shooting, although the flash fires for the first shot, it does not fire for subsequent shots. z Fasten the attachment screws securely so that they do not loosen. Failure to do so may lead to the dropping of the camera and flash resulting in damage to - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 147
a soft cloth. Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support list supplied with your camera. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 148
Specifications All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S3 IS Camera Effective Pixels Image Sensor Lens Digital Zoom Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System Shooting Distance (from tip of lens) Shutter Shutter Speeds Light Metering System Approx - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 149
Output* Shooting Modes Continuous shooting Intervalometer Self-timer PC-controlled Shooting Recording Media ± 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) and Safety Shift is available. Auto*, High ISO Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800 equivalent * The camera automatically selects - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 150
Audio Playback Modes Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Exif frames/sec.) 320 × 240 pixels (15 frames/sec.) Recording can continue until the memory card is full* (Max. Clip Size at one hundredth image, to the first image of each shooting date, to movies or to the first image - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 151
g (14.5 oz.) (W): wide angle (T): telephoto *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera's image data at the time of - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 152
the batteries in your pocket before use. Test Conditions Shooting: camera power turned off after every tenth shot. Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated. zA Canon-brand memory card is used. * Until the battery - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 153
and Estimated Capacities Still Images : Card included with the camera 16MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH (Large) 2816 × 2112 smooth continuous shooting (S ). (Only available when card has been formatted with a low level format.) * This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 154
Movies : Card included with the camera Modes Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate 640 × 480 pixels/ 30 maximum recording lengths when the audio sampling rate set to 44.100kHz and shooting takes place continuously. Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Still Images Recording Pixels Compression 2816 × 2112 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 155
g (0.05 oz.) Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (Sold Separately) Rated Input Rated Output Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight AC 100 - 240 V (50 / 60 Hz) 30 VA (100 V) - 40 VA (240 V) DC 7.4 V / 2.0 A 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) 112.0 × 29.0 × 45.0 mm (4.4 × 1.1 × 1.8 in.) (camera - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 156
Lens composition Shooting Distance (from tip of lens) Thread Diameter Dimensions Weight Approx. 0.75 27 mm (35mm film equivalent) 3 elements in 3 groups 28 cm - infinity (11 in. - infinity) 58 mm standard filter thread (Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E is required for mounting to PowerShot S3 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 157
Focal Length Lens composition Shooting Distance (from tip of lens) Thread Diameter Dimensions Weight Approx. 1.5 648 mm (35mm film equivalent) 5 elements in 3 groups 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) - infinity 58 mm standard filter thread (Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E is required for mounting to PowerShot S3 IS - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 158
500D 58 mm (Sold Separately) Shooting Distance (from tip of lens) Thread Diameter Dimensions Weight 28 - 50 cm (11 in. - 1.6 ft.) (W) 35 - 50 cm (1.1 - 1.6 ft.) (T) 58 mm standard filter thread (Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58E is required for mounting to PowerShot S3 IS) Diameter: 60 mm (2.4 in - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 159
Slide Shows 105 C Camera Care 145 Color Accent Mode 53 Color Swap Mode 54 Compression 36 Continuous Shooting 42 Creative Zone 57 D Date/Time 31 DCF 22, 148 Detailed Display 22 DIGITAL Terminal 12 Digital Zoom 29, 41 DISP 15 Display Off 31 DPOF 111 Print Settings 111 Transfer Settings - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 160
Images 92 Manual Aperture 60 Manual Focus (MF 66 Memory Card Format 35 MENU 15 Menu Menu Item 28 My Camera Menu . . . . .33 Play Menu 30 Print Menu 30 Rec. Menu 28 Set up Menu 31 Metering Mode 28, 73 MF 66 MF-Point Zoom 28, 66 Mic Level 50 Microphone 12 Movie Shooting 46 Mute - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 161
Smooth Continuous Shooting 42 Sound Memos 102 Sound Mode 50 Sound Recorder 103 Speaker 14 Start-up Image 33 Start-up Sound 31, 33 Stitch Assist 51 Super Macro 40 T Tally Lamp 12 Telephoto 14, 41, 92 Terminal Cover 14 Time Zone 24 V Video Output Signal 116 Video System 32 Viewfinder 15 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 162
MEMO 160 - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 163
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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 of the camera, the software, SD memory cards (SD cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon SD cards. - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 168
with the instructions, may off and on, the user is encouraged to try the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc., One Canon - Canon PowerShot S3 IS | PowerShot S3 IS Camera User Guide Advanced - Page 169
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be set. (7) This cannot be set in or modes. (8) Continuous shooting is the default setting in . (9) This cannot be set in and is available. (13) Automatically set by the camera. (14) cannot be set. (15) or cannot (17) White balance data cannot be read in Manual. (18) cannot be set in or mode.
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