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Camera User Guide • Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH
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Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer. Camera Battery Pack NB-10L (with terminal cover) Battery Charger CB-2LC/CB-2LCE Neck Strap NS-DC11 Lens Cap (with cord) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk* ...
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... to the Warranty information provided with your camera. For Canon Customer Support, please refer to the warranty information for contact information. • .... This does not indicate damage. Organization of Camera User Guide The following guides are included, each used for different purposes. Basic ...
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... Memory card/battery cover DC coupler cable port • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and dials on... with related information (in this example, "xx" represents a page number) • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. 4
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... button Diopter adjustment dial / / Left button Viewfinder button ... these operations are also possible with the buttons. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as "the memory card". ...
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...Operation...82 3 Other Shooting Modes...85 Basic Guide...13 Initial Preparations...14 Trying the Camera Out...22 Included Software, Manuals...28 Accessories...35 Auto Clip Recording ...Shooting Various Movies...108 4 P Mode...113 Advanced Guide...37 1 Camera Basics...37 On/Off...38...
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......214 Optional Accessories...215 Using Optional Accessories...218 Printing Images...231 Using an Eye-Fi Card...245 9 Appendix...247 Troubleshooting...248 On-Screen Messages...252 On-Screen Information...255 Handling Precautions...259 Functions and Menu Tables...260 Specifications...274 Index......
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Contents: Basic Operations 4 Shoot zz Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode)...46 Shooting people well Portraits 89) (=
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Contents: Basic Operations zz Use Face ID...63, 163 zz Movie clips and photos together (Movie Digest)...86 1 View zz View images (Playback Mode)...160 zz Automatic playback (Slideshow)...173 zz On a TV...218 zz On a computer...29 zz Browse through images quickly...166 zz Erase images...179 E...
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... to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes... the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not look through the viewfinder at ...
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... electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs. It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on an audio CD ...
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Safety Precautions • When using the separately sold lens filters, be sure to attach them firmly. If the lens becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the shards of glass may lead to cuts. Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment. • Do not aim the camera at bright ...
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Basic Guide Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to shooting, playback, and saving on a computer 13
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Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching Accessories 1 Attach the strap. zz Attach the included strap to the camera as shown. zz On the other side of the camera, attach the strap the same way. 2 Attach the lens cap to the strap. zz Remove the lens cap from the camera ...
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Initial Preparations Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged. 1 Remove the battery cover and insert the battery in the charger. the ▲ marks on the battery ...
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Initial Preparations Inserting the Battery and Memory Card Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately). Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (=
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Initial Preparations 4 Insert the memory card. zz Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position. zz Make sure the memory card is facing the Label right way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. 5 Close the ...
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Initial Preparations Using the Screen Prepare the screen for use. zz Open the screen ( ) and rotate it toward the lens 180° ( ). zz Close the screen in this orientation ( ). • The screen can only open to approximately 175° in direction . Be careful not to open the screen any further than ...
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Initial Preparations Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you manage images by shooting ...
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Initial Preparations • Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/ Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information. • To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [ ] in step 2 and then choose [ ] by pressing the ...
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Initial Preparations Display Language Change the display language as needed. 1 Enter Playback mode. zz Press the button. 2 Access the setting screen. zz Press and hold the button, and then immediately press the button. 3 Set the display language. zz Press the buttons...
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Still Images Movies Trying the Camera Out Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting ...
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Trying the Camera Out 4 Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. zz Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and green frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. zz If [Raise the flash] is displayed, lift the flash with your finger to prepare ...
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Trying the Camera Out Shooting Movies Start shooting. zz Press the movie button. The camera Elapsed Time beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. XX Black bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen, and the subject is slightly enlarged. ...
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Trying the Camera Out Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. 1 Enter Playback mode. zz Press the button. XX Your last shot is displayed. 2 Browse through your images. zz To view the previous image, press the button or turn the dial ...
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Trying the Camera Out 3 Play movies. zz Press the button to access the movie control panel, choose [ ] (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button again. XX Playback now begins, and after the movie ] is displayed. is finished, [ zz To adjust the ...
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Trying the Camera Out 2 Erase the image. zz Press the button. zz After [Erase?] is displayed, press the buttons or turn the dial to choose [Erase], and then press the button. XX The current image is now erased. zz To cancel erasure, press the buttons or turn the dial...
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Included Software, Manuals The software and the manuals on the included disks (=
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Included Software, Manuals System Requirements The included software can be used on the following computers. Windows Operating System Windows 7 SP1 Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Macintosh Mac OS X 10.6 - 10.7 Computer Computers running one of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an...
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Included Software, Manuals Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. Using the software auto update function, you can update to the latest version and download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded), so be sure to install the ...
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... USB connections on the computer, refer to the computer user manual. 4 Install the files. zz Turn the camera on, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. XX The software will connect to the Internet to update to the...
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Included Software, Manuals • When not connected to the Internet, there are the following limitations. - The screen in step 3 will not be ... use each camera with their included CDROM and follow the on-screen installation instructions for each. Doing so will ensure that each camera will receive the ...
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Included Software, Manuals zz Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK]. zz Double ... CameraWindow, press the button to turn the camera off, and unplug the cable. zz For instructions on viewing images on a computer, refer to the Software Guide (=
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Included Software, Manuals • In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [ ] icon in the taskbar. • To ... saved. - Image protection settings may be cleared from images saved to a computer. - Some problems may occur when saving images or image information, depending on the ...
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...RS-60E3 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC-400PCU). *3 These accessories are also supported: Speedlite 580EX, 430EX, 270EX, and 220EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, and Speedlite Bracket SB-E2. *4 Requires Filter Adapter FA-...
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Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine ...
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Advanced Guide Camera Basics 1 Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and describes shooting and playback options 37
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On/Off Shooting Mode zz Press the ON/OFF button to turn the button again. camera on and prepare for shooting. zz To turn the camera off, press the ON/OFF Playback Mode zz Press the button to turn the camera on and view your shots. button again. zz To turn the camera off, press the • ...
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... focus, always press the shutter button lightly (halfway) initially. Once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down. 1 Press halfway. (Press lightly to focus.) zz ...
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Viewfinder Adjust the viewfinder display for sharper images by adjusting the diopter, as follows. 1 Activate the viewfinder. zz Press the button repeatedly until 43). the viewfinder goes on (=
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FUNC. Menu Configure commonly used shooting functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (=
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MENU Menu Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [4], playback [1], and so on. Note that available settings vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (=
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Shooting Display Options 5 Finish the setup process. zz Press the button to return to the screen displayed before you pressed the button in step 1. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's 211). default settings (=
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Indicator Display The indicator on the back of the camera (=
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2 Smart Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting 45
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Still Images Movies Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. zz Press the ON/OFF button. XX The startup screen is displayed. 2 Enter mode. zz Set ...
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Shooting (Smart Auto) 4 Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. zz Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and green frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. XX Several green frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus. zz If [Raise the flash...
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Shooting (Smart Auto) Shooting Movies Start shooting. zz Press the movie button. The camera Elapsed Time beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. XX Black bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen, and the subject is slightly enlarged. The ...
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Shooting (Smart Auto) Still Images/Movies • To activate the screen when the camera is on but the screen is blank (when display is set to the viewfinder), press the button repeatedly. • To restore camera sound if you have accidentally deactivated it (by holding the button down while ...
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Shooting (Smart Auto) Movies • Before shooting a movie, lower the flash with your finger. Be careful not to touch the microphone when shooting a movie. Leaving the flash raised, or blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may cause the recording to sound muffled. ...
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Shooting (Smart Auto) Still Images Movies Scene Icons In mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. Depending on the scene, continuous images may ...
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Shooting (Smart Auto) • If the flash is set to [ ], the Backlit icons for Smiling and Children will not be displayed. • Babies, Babies (Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), and Children icons will be displayed when [Face ID] is set to [On], and the face of a registered baby (under two years old) 63). ...
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Shooting (Smart Auto) Still Images Movies Image Stabilization Icons Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in mode. Image stabilization for still images Image stabilization for movies, ...
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Shooting (Smart Auto) Still Images Movies On-Screen Frames A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at. • A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person's face) determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are ...
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Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 200x enlargement. 1 Move the zoom lever toward . zz Hold the lever until zooming stops. XX ...
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Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Easier Telephoto Shooting Still Images Movies 0 If you lose track of a subject while zooming in, you can find it more easily by temporarily zooming out. Reacquiring Subjects Lost After Zooming (Framing Assist - Seek) 1 Look for the lost subject. ...
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Common, Convenient Features • If you prefer to shoot at the zoom factor of the screen in step 1, press the shutter button all the way down. • You can adjust the zoom factor that the camera will revert to after Zoom Framing Assist (when you release the < > button) by moving the zoom lever as ...
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Common, Convenient Features • The zoom factor cannot be adjusted by pressing the < > button (=
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Common, Convenient Features will blink and the camera will play a selftimer sound. XX Two seconds before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) zz To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. zz To ...
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Common, Convenient Features 2 Configure the setting. zz Press the buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots]. zz Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose a value, and then press the button. XX Once the setting is complete, [$] is displayed. zz Follow step 2 on =
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Common, Convenient Features Still Images Adding a Date Stamp The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corner. However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (=
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... originally recorded without the shooting date can be printed with this information as follows. However, adding the date and time to images that already have this information may cause it to be printed twice. - Use the included software to print 28). For details, refer to the Software Guide (=
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Using Face ID If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that person's face, and prioritize focus, brightness, and color for that person when shooting. In mode, the camera can detect babies and children based on registered birthdays and optimize settings for them when ...
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Using Face ID zz Choose [Add to Registry], and then choose [Add a New Face]. 2 Register face information. zz Aim the camera so that the face of the person you want to register is inside the gray frame at the center of the screen. zz A white frame on the person's face indicates that the face is ...
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Using Face ID XX The [Edit Profile] screen is displayed. 4 Enter a name. zz Press the button. zz Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose a character, and then press the button to enter it. zz Choose [ ] or [ ] and press the button to move the cursor. zz To ...
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Using Face ID 6 Save the settings. zz Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose [Save], and then press the button. zz After a message is displayed, press the buttons or turn the dial to choose [Yes], and then press the button. 7 Continue registering face ...
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Using Face ID • People other than those registered may be mistakenly detected as the registered person if they share similar facial features. • Registered people may not be correctly detected if the captured image or scene differs drastically from the registered face information. • If a ...
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Using Face ID 3 Check the registered information. zz Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose an item, and then press the button. zz Check the registered information. Changing the Name or Birthday 1 Access the [Edit Profile] screen. zz Following steps 1 - 3 on =
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Using Face ID You can overwrite existing face information with new face info. You should update face information regularly, especially with babies and children, as their faces change quickly as they grow. You can also add face information when all 5 face info slots have not been filled. ...
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Using Face ID 5 Register face information. zz Follow steps 2 - 3 on =
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Using Face ID 3 Access the [Face Info List] screen. zz Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose [Face Info List], and then press the button. 4 Choose the face info to erase. buttons or turn the dial to choose the face info you want to erase, and then press ...
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Using Face ID • If you erase a registered person's info, you will not be able to display their name (=
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Image Customization Features Still Images Changing the Aspect Ratio Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows. Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 41). (=
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Image Customization Features Still Images Changing Image Resolution (Size) Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" (=
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Image Customization Features Still Images Red-Eye Correction Red-eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows. 1 Access the [Built-in Flash Settings] screen. zz Press the button, choose [Flash Control] on the [4] tab, and then press 42). the button ...
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Image Customization Features Still Images Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury Lamps In shots of evening scenes with subjects illuminated by mercury lamps, the subjects or background may appear to have a greenish tinge. This greenish tinge can be corrected automatically when shooting, ...
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Image Customization Features Movies Changing Movie Image Quality 3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" (=
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... Features Movies Sound Settings Movies Although the recording level (volume) is automatically adjusted to reduce distortion, you can set the level manually to suit the shooting scene. Adjusting the Recording Volume 1 Access the [Movie Audio] screen. zz Press the button, choose [Movie Audio]...
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Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Movies Using the Electronic Level An electronic level can be displayed on the screen when shooting as a guideline to determine if the camera is level. 1 Display the electronic level. zz Press the button several times to display the electronic level. 2...
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Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Magnifying the Area in Focus You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame. 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [AFPoint Zoom] on the [4] tab, and ...
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Helpful Shooting Features Checking for Closed Eyes [ ] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes. 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [Blink Detection] on the [4] tab, and then 42). choose [On] (=
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Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the [4] tab of the menu as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see "MENU Menu" (=
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Customizing Camera Operation Still Images Changing the Image Display Period After Shots Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows. Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [Review] on the [4] tab, and then 42). choose the desired option (=
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Customizing Camera Operation Still Images Changing the Image Display Style After Shots Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. 1 In [Review], choose either 2 - 10 83). seconds or [Hold] (=
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3 Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions 85
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Still Images Movies Auto Clip Recording (Movie Digest) You can make a short movie of a day just by shooting still images. Before each shot, the camera will automatically record a movie clip of the scene. Each clip recorded that day is combined into a single file. 1 Enter < > mode. zz Set the ...
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Still Images Moving Subjects (Sports) Shoot continuously as the camera focuses on moving subjects. 1 Enter < > mode. zz Set the mode dial to < >. 2 Focus. zz While you are pressing the shutter button halfway, the camera will continue to adjust focus and image brightness where the blue frame is...
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Moving Subjects (Sports) Each set of images shot continuously is managed as a single group, and only the first image in that group will be displayed. To indicate that the image is part of a group, [ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen. • If you erase a grouped image (=
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Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. 1 Enter mode. zz Set the mode dial to . 2 Choose a shooting mode. zz Press the button, choose [I] in the menu, and then choose a shooting mode 41). ...
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Specific Scenes Still Images Movies P Shoot with snowy backgrounds (Snow) zz Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Still Images Movies t Shoot fireworks (Fireworks) zz Vivid shots of fireworks. • In [ ] mode, shots may look grainy because the ISO speed (=
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Specific Scenes Still Images Making Skin Look Smoother (Smooth Skin) You can apply a smoothening effect when shooting images of people. The effect level and color ([Lighter Skin Tone], [Darker Skin Tone]) can be chosen as follows. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow steps 1 - 2 on =
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Image Effects (Creative Filters) Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. 1 Enter < > mode. zz Set the mode dial to < >. 2 Choose a shooting mode. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then choose a shooting 41). mode (=
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Image Effects (Creative Filters) Still Images Shooting High-Contrast Scenes (High Dynamic Range) Three consecutive images are captured at different brightness levels each time you shoot, and the camera combines image areas with optimal brightness to create a single image. This mode can reduce the ...
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Image Effects (Creative Filters) Effect Off Sepia B/W Super Vivid Poster Effect ― Sepia tone shots. Black and white shots. Shots in rich, vivid colors. Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration. Still Images Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting...
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Image Effects (Creative Filters) Still Images Movies Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area. You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback...
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Image Effects (Creative Filters) Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for OneMinute Clips) Speed Playback Time Approx. 12 sec. Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 3 sec. • The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the zoom before shooting. • Try taking some test shots first, ...
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Image Effects (Creative Filters) 2 Choose a color tone. zz Press the button, choose a color tone (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button again. XX A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot. Standard Warm Cool...
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Image Effects (Creative Filters) • Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Still Images Movies Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow steps 1 - 2 on =
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Image Effects (Creative Filters) 2 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button. XX The original image and the Color Accent image are displayed one after another. kept. XX By default, green is the color that will be 3 Specify the color. zz Position the center frame over the color XX The ...
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Image Effects (Creative Filters) Still Images Movies Shooting with Color Swap You can replace one image color with another before shooting. Note that only one color can be replaced. 1 Choose [Y]. zz Follow steps 1 - 2 on =
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Image Effects (Creative Filters) 5 Specify the range of colors to replace. zz Press the buttons or turn the dial to adjust the range. zz To replace only your specified color, choose a large negative value. To replace colors similar to your specified color as well, choose a large ...
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Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Auto Shooting After Face Detection (Smart Shutter) The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without you pressing the shutter button. Auto Shooting After Smile Detection 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow steps 1 - 2 on =
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Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Aim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down. The camera will shoot about two seconds after a wink is detected. Using the Wink Self-Timer 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow steps 1 - 2 on =
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Special Modes for Other Purposes • If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately. • Winking may not be detected if eyes are obscured by hair, a hat, or glasses. • Closing and opening both eyes at once will also be detected as a wink. • If winking is not detected, the ...
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Special Modes for Other Purposes 3 Press the shutter button all the way down. XX The camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Look straight at camera to start count down] is displayed. XX The lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played. 4 Join the subjects in the shooting area and look...
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Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst HQ) You can shoot a series of shots in rapid succession by holding the shutter button all the way down. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see "Specifications" (=
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Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Shooting Stitch Assist Images Shoot a large subject by taking multiple shots at various positions, and then use the included software (=
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Movies Shooting Various Movies Movies Shooting Movies in Mode 1 Enter mode. zz Set the mode dial to . XX Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. 2 Configure the settings to suit 260 - 271). the movie (=
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Shooting Various Movies • Shooting still images during movie recording may not be possible when recording at slow speeds to memory cards, or when there is not enough free internal memory. - [4] (blinking): Image processing for recording is in progress. You can shoot when the icon stops blinking...
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Shooting Various Movies Movies Before shooting, you can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3-stop increments within a range of -3 to +3. Locking or Changing Image Brightness Before Shooting 1 Lock the exposure. zz Press the button to lock the exposure. The exposure shift bar is displayed....
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Shooting Various Movies Movies Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Note that sound is not recorded. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Set the mode dial to . zz Press the button, choose [E] in the menu, and then choose [ 41). (=
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Shooting Various Movies • The movie will be played back in slow motion when you follow steps 1 - 3 160. on =
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4 P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to mode. • : Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than 260 - 271). , make sure ...
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Still Images Movies Shooting in Program AE Mode ( Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. 1 Enter mode. zz Set the mode dial to . 2 Customize the settings as 115 - 147), and desired (=
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Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of -3 to +3. zz Press the button. As you watch the screen, press the buttons or turn the ...
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Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 41). (=
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Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Changing the ISO Speed zz Press the button, choose an option (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button. XX The option you configured is now displayed. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit ...
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Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images When the camera is set to [ ], maximum ISO speed can be specified in a range of [ ] - [ ], and sensitivity can be specified in a range of three levels. Adjusting the Setting 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button, choose [ISO ...
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Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) Three consecutive images are captured at different exposure levels (standard exposure, underexposure, and then overexposure) each time you shoot. You can adjust the amount of underexposure and overexposure (...
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Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. To avoid washed-out highlights, specify ...
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Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) • ISO speed (=
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Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Movies Adjusting White Balance By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 41). (=
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Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Movies For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. Custom White Balance zz ...
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... and Continuous Shooting Still Images Movies You can correct white balance. This adjustment can match the effect of using a commercially available color temperature conversion filter or colorcompensating filter. Manually Correcting White Balance Configure the setting. zz Follow the steps on =
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Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Movies Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia or black and white. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 41). (=
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Color and Continuous Shooting • White balance (=
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Color and Continuous Shooting Still Images Continuous Shooting Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see "Specifications" (=
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Color and Continuous Shooting • If you use Face ID (=
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Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Shooting Close-ups (Macro) To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e]. For details on the focusing range, see "Specifications" (=
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Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Movies Shooting in Manual Focus Mode When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button halfway to have the ...
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Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Movies Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or 2.0x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same zoom ...
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Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Movies Changing the AF Frame Mode Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows. zz Press the button, choose [AF Frame] on the [4] tab, and then choose 42). the desired option (=
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Shooting Range and Focusing • [Servo AF] (see below) is set to [On] and cannot be changed. • Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely. • [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab is ...
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Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Changing the Focus Setting You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. Instead, you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button halfway. zz...
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Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Choosing a Person to Focus On (Face Select) You can shoot after choosing a specific person's face to focus on. 1 Set the AF frame to [Face 133). Detect] (=
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Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Movies Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. 1 Lock the focus. zz With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the ...
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... Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Three consecutive images are captured each time you shoot, with the first one at the focal distance you set manually and the others at farther and nearer focal positions determined by presets. The distance from your specified focus can be set in three levels. 1 ...
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Flash Still Images Activating Flash You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see "Specifications" (=
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Flash Still Images Shooting with Slow Synchro With this option, the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main subject (such as people) while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range. For details on the flash ...
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Flash 2 Lock the flash exposure. zz Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the button. XX The flash fires, and when [ ] is displayed, the flash output level is retained. zz To unlock FE, release the shutter button and ...
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Still Images Shooting RAW Images RAW images are "raw" (unprocessed) data, recorded with essentially no loss of image quality from the camera's internal image processing. Use Digital Photo Professional (=
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Other Settings Still Images Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) Choose from two compression ratios, as follows: [ ] (Super Fine), [ ] (Fine). For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" (=
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Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds ( Mode) Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the aperture value to suit your shutter speed. For details on available shutter speeds, see "Specifications" (=
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Still Images Specific Aperture Values ( Mode) Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value. For details on available aperture values, see "Specifications" (=
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Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ( Mode) Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed and aperture value to obtain the desired exposure. For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see "Specifications" (=
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Customization for Shooting Styles Still Images Movies Customizing Display Information Customize what information is shown in various display modes (switched by pressing the button), and whether or not the information is shown on the LCD monitor or viewfinder. 1 Access the setting screen. zz ...
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Customization for Shooting Styles • Settings will not be saved if you press the shutter button halfway and return to the shooting screen from the custom display settings screen. • Grayed-out items can also be specified, but they may not be displayed in some shooting modes. • Grid lines ...
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Customization for Shooting Styles Still Images Saving Shooting Settings Save commonly used shooting modes and your configured function settings for reuse. To access saved settings later, simply turn the mode dial to < > or < >. Even settings that are usually cleared when you switch shooting modes ...
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Customization for Shooting Styles • To edit saved settings (except their shooting mode), choose < > or < >, change the settings, and then repeat steps 2 - 3. These setting details are not applied in other shooting modes. • To clear information you have saved to < > or < > and restore default...
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Customization for Shooting Styles 3 Rearrange the menu list order, as needed. zz Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose [Sort], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose a menu to move, and then press the button. zz Press the ...
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6 Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the button to enter Playback mode. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images from...
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Still Images Movies Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. 1 Enter Playback mode. zz Press the button. XX Your last shot is displayed. 2 Browse through your images. zz To view the previous image, press the button or turn the dial ...
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Viewing 3 Play movies. zz To start playback, press the button to access the movie control panel, choose [ ] (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button again. Volume 4 Adjust the volume. zz Press the buttons to adjust the volume. 5 Pause ...
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Viewing Still Images Movies Switching Display Modes Press the button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see =
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Viewing Still Images Movies RGB Histogram zz To view an RGB histogram, press the RGB Histogram button in detailed information display. The RGB histogram shows the distribution of shades of red, green, and blue in an image. The horizontal axis represents R, G, or B brightness, and the ...
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Viewing Movies Viewing Movie Digest Clips View movie clips recorded automatically in [ still image shooting as follows. ] mode (=
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Viewing Still Images Checking the Focus To check the focus of your shots, you can magnify the area of the image that was in the AF frame at the time of shooting. 1 Access Focus Check. zz Press the button (=
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Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Movies Navigating Through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. 1 Display images in an index. zz Move the zoom lever toward to display images in an index. Moving the lever ...
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Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Movies Filtering Display by or [ ] 1 Choose the first condition for image display or navigation. zz In single-image display (except detailed information display), press the button, and then press the buttons to choose a display filter. zz ...
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Browsing and Filtering Images • When the camera has found no corresponding images for some conditions, those conditions will not be available. • To show or hide information, press the button in step 2. • Options for viewing the images found (in step 3) include "Navigating Through ...
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Browsing and Filtering Images Movies Viewing Movie Digest Movies Movies created in [ ] mode (=
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Editing Face ID Information If you notice that a name is incorrect during playback, you can change it or erase it. However, you cannot add names for people who are not detected by Face ID (names are not displayed), and for people whose names have been erased. Changing Names 1 Access the setting ...
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Image Viewing Options Erasing Names zz Following step 3 above, choose [Erase] and press the button. zz After [Erase?] is displayed, press the buttons or turn the dial to choose [OK], and then press the button. Image Viewing Options Still Images Magnifying Images 1 Magnify...
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Image Viewing Options Still Images Movies Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button, and then choose [Slideshow] on the [1] tab 42). (=
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Image Viewing Options Still Images Auto Playback of Similar Images (Smart Shuffle) Based on the current image, the camera offers four images similar to it that you may wish to view. After you choose to view one of those images, the camera offers four more images. This is an enjoyable way to play ...
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Protecting Images 2 Choose an image. zz Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose an image, and then press the button. [ ] is displayed. zz To cancel selection, press the button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. zz Repeat this process to specify other images. 3 Protect ...
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Protecting Images zz Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose an image, and then press the button. 3 Choose an ending image. zz Press the button to choose [Last image], and then press the button. dial to choose an image, and then press the button. zz Images ...
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Protecting Images Specifying All Images at Once 1 Choose [Select All Images]. zz Following step 2 on =
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Still Images Movies Erasing Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images (=
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Erasing Images Choosing a Selection Method 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button, and then 42). choose [Erase] on the [1] tab (=
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Still Images Movies Rotating Images Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. 1 Choose [Rotate]. zz Press the button and choose 42). [Rotate] on the [1] tab (=
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Rotating Images Deactivating Auto Rotation Follow these steps to deactivate automatic rotation by the camera, which rotates images shot in vertical orientation so they are displayed vertically on the camera. zz Press the button, choose [Auto Rotate] on the [1] tab, and then choose 42). [Off] ...
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Image Categories • Favorite images will have a three-star rating ( ) when transferred to computers running Windows 7 or Windows Vista. (Does not apply to movies or RAW images.) Still Images Movies Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. Note that ...
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Editing Still Images 5 Review the new image. zz Press the button. [Display new image?] is displayed. zz Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose [Yes], and then press the button. XX The saved image is now displayed. ] in step 3. • Editing is not possible for images ...
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Editing Still Images Still Images Cropping You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. 1 Choose [Cropping]. 2 Choose an image. zz Press the button, and then choose [Cropping] on the [1] tab (=
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Editing Still Images • Images supported for cropping will have the same aspect ratio after cropping. • Cropped images will have a smaller resolution than uncropped images. Still Images Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a ...
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Editing Still Images Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects stand ...
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Editing Still Images Still Images Correcting Red-Eye Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the corrected image as a separate file. 1 Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. zz Press the button, and then choose [Red-Eye Correction] on the [1] 42). tab (=
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Movies Editing Movies You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end. 1 Choose [*]. zz Following steps 1 - 3 on =
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Editing Movies 4 Save the edited movie. zz Press the buttons to choose [ ], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose [New File], and then press the button. XX The movie is now saved as a new file. • To overwrite the original ...
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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Customizing Sounds Customize camera operating sounds as follows. zz Choose [Sound Options], and then press the button. zz Choose an item, and then press the 1 2 Preset sounds (cannot be modified) buttons to choose an option. Preset sounds Can be ...
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... you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/ Time setting manually. Before using the world clock, be sure to set the date and time and your home time zone ("Setting the Date and Time" (=
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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 2 Switch to the destination time zone. zz Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose [ World], and then press the button. XX [ ] is now shown on the shooting screen ("On-Screen Information" (=
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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Start-up Screen Customize the start-up screen shown after you turn the camera on as follows. zz Choose [Start-up Image], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose an option. No start-up image 1 2 Preset image (...
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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions • You can assign the operating sounds and start-up image for your camera from the included software. For details, refer to the Software Guide 28). (=
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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions • Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file management information on the card and does not erase the data completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically ...
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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions File Numbering Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 - 9999) and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change how the camera assigns file numbers. zz Choose [File Numbering], and then choose an option. Continuous ...
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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the button in Shooting mode (=
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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Restore the electronic level to its original state as follows. Note that this is not possible unless you have calibrated the electronic level. Resetting the Electronic Level zz Choose [Electronic Level], and then press the button. button. button. zz ...
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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 3 Save the settings. zz Press the button. [Accept changes?] is displayed. zz Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose [Yes], and then press the button. XX The information set here will now be recorded in images. • To check the ...
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... Certification Logos Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed on the screen. Other certification logos are printed in this guide, on the camera packaging, or on the camera body. zz Choose [Certification Logo Display], and then press the button. Display Language...
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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. 1 Access the [Reset All] screen. zz Choose [Reset All], and then press the button. 2 Restore default settings. zz Press the buttons or turn the dial...
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Tips on Using Included Accessories Effective Battery and Charger Use • Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of use Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used. You can easily check the charge state of the battery by attaching the cover so that ▲ ...
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Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Pack NB-10L zz Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Charger CB-2LC/CB-2LCE zz Charger for Battery Pack NB-...
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... II/320EX/270EX II zz Shoe-mounted flash unit that enables many styles of flash photography. Speedlite 580EX, 430EX, 270EX, and 220EX are also supported. Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 zz Prevents unnatural shadows next to subjects during vertical shooting. Includes Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3. Speedlite ...
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Optional Accessories Remote Switch RS-60E3 zz Enables remote shutter button operation (pressing the button halfway or all the way down). Lens Hood LH-DC60 zz Prevents extraneous light outside the angle of view from entering the lens and causing flares or ghosting, which reduce image quality. ...
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... Movies Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies Playback on a TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. • Some information may not be displayed on the TV (=
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Using Optional Accessories 4 Turn the camera on. zz Press the button to turn the camera on. displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.) zz When finished, turn off the camera and TV before disconnecting the cable. • Camera operating sounds are not played while the ...
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... (including slideshow playback) using the TV remote control. In this case, you will need to adjust some TV settings. For details, refer to the TV user manual. Controlling the Camera with a TV Remote 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [Ctrl via HDMI] on the [3] tab, and then ...
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Using Optional Accessories Camera Control Panel Options Shown on the TV Return Group Playback Closes the menu. 87) or [ ] Displays sets of images shot in [ ] (=
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Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies Connecting the camera to a TV with the Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV as you control the camera. Playback on a Standard-Definition TV 1 Make sure the camera and TV are off...
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Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC80 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. 1 Make sure the camera is off. 2 Open the cover. zz Follow step 2 on =
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Using Optional Accessories zz Lower the cover ( ), keeping the coupler cable in the coupler cable port ( ). Coupler Cable Port 5 Connect the power cord. zz Insert one end of the power cord into the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into a power outlet. zz Turn the camera on and...
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Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies Using a Lens Hood (Sold Separately) For wide-angle shots of backlit subjects without using the flash, attach optional Lens Hood LH-DC60 to prevent light outside the angle of view from entering the lens. Attach the hood. zz Align the lens hood mark ( ...
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... when shooting at slow shutter speeds. 1 Connect the remote switch. zz Make sure the camera is off. zz Open the terminal cover and insert the remote switch plug. 2 Shoot. zz To shoot, press the release button on the remote switch. • Bulb photography (long exposures) is not supported. 226
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Using Optional Accessories 3 Choose shooting mode , , , or . zz Flash settings can only be configured in these modes. In other modes, the flash is adjusted and fired automatically, as needed. 4 Set the white balance to [h] 122). (=
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Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies Using Speedlite Bracket SB-E2 (Sold Separately) zz Using the optional Speedlite Bracket SB- E2 can help prevent unnatural shadows next to subjects during vertical shooting. zz To keep the LCD screen out of the way of the bracket, use the screen ...
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... on 600EX-RT, 600EX, 580EX II, or 430EX II Speedlites, the camera display will be updated accordingly. *4 Can be configured when [Flash Mode] is [Manual]. Linked to settings on the flash unit. *5 1/64 for Speedlite 430EX II/430EX/320EX/270EX II/270EX. *6 For options other than On/Off, configure the ...
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... printing, prepare orders for photo development services, and prepare orders or print images... vary by printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information. Still Images Easy.... For other connection details, refer to the printer manual. 3 Turn the printer on. 4 Turn the camera on. zz...
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Printing Images XX [ ] is displayed. 5 Choose an image. zz Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose an image. 6 Print the image. zz Press the button. XX Printing now begins. zz To print other images, repeat steps 5 - 6 after printing is finished. zz When you are finished ...
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Printing Images Still Images Configuring Print Settings 1 Access the printing screen. zz After following steps 1 - 5 on =
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Printing Images Still Images By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. Cropping Images Before Printing (Cropping) 1 Choose [Cropping]. zz After following step 1 on =
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Printing Images Still Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing 1 Choose [Paper Settings]. zz After following step 1 on =
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Printing Images Available Layout Options Default Bordered Borderless N-up ID Photo Fixed Size Matches current printer settings. Prints with blank space around the image. Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. Choose how many images to print per sheet. Prints images for identification purposes. Only ...
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Printing Images Movies Printing Movie Scenes 1 Access the printing screen. zz Follow steps 1 - 5 on =
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Printing Images Still Images Specify the printing format, whether to add the date or file number, and other settings as follows. These settings apply to all images in the print list. Configuring Print Settings zz Press the button, and then choose [Print Settings] on the [2] tab. Choose and ...
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Printing Images • Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both [Date] and [File No.] at the same time. • Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately). • The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/...
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Printing Images Still Images Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images 1 Choose [Select Range]. zz Following step 1 on =
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Printing Images 2 Choose an image. zz Press the buttons or turn the dial to choose an image, and then press the button. XX [ ] is displayed. zz To remove the image from the photobook, press the button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. zz Repeat this process to specify other ...
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Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Power Nothing happens when the ON/OFF button is pressed. • Confirm that the battery is charged (=
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On-Screen Messages If an error message is displayed, respond as follows. No memory card • The memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way. Reinsert the memory card 17). facing the correct way (=
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... to clean the camera or screen. • Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes (when the camera is transferred from cold to warm ...
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Functions and Menu Tables Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Mode D B M G A Function Exposure Compensation (=
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Functions and Menu Tables 3 Set up Menu Item Mute Volume Sound Options Hints & Tips Date/Time Time Zone LCD Brightness Start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Ref. Page =
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Specifications Camera Effective Pixels (Max.) Lens Focal Length Viewfinder LCD Monitor File Format Data Type Approx. 12.1 megapixels 50x zoom: 4.3 (W) - 215.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 24 (W) - 1200 (T) mm) LCD Viewfinder Effective Pixels: Approx. 202,000 dots (67,000 x 3) Dioptric Adjustment ...
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Specifications Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card Recording Pixels (Large) 12M/4000x3000 (Medium 1) 6M/2816x2112 (Medium 2) 2M/1600x1200 (Small) 0.3M/640x480 RAW Images 12M/4000x3000 - Compression Ratio Number of Shots per Memory Card (Approx. shots) 8
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Specifications Flash Range Maximum wide angle (j) Maximum telephoto (i) 50 cm - 5.5 m (1.6 ft. - 18 ft.) 1.4 m - 3.0 m (4.6 ft. - 9.8 ft.) Shooting Range Shooting Mode A Focusing Range - - Other modes e* f* * Not available in some shooting modes. Maximum Wide Angle (j) 0 cm (0 in.) - infinity 1 m...
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Specifications Aperture f/number mode available values* f/3.4 - f/8.0 (W), f/6.5 - f/8.0 (T) f/3.4, f/4.0, f/4.5, f/5.0, f/5.6, f/6.3, f/6.5, f/7.1, f/8.0 * Depending on the zoom position, some aperture values may not be available. Battery Pack NB-10L Type: Rated Voltage: Rated Capacity: ...
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Index A AC adapter kit...223 Accessories...215 AEB mode...119 AE lock...115 AF frames...133, 135 AF lock...140 Aspect ratio...73 AUTO mode (shooting mode)...22, 40, 46 AV cable...218 Av (shooting mode)...151 Custom white balance...123 D Date/time Adding date stamps...61 Changing...20 Date/time ...
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......143 FlexiZone (AF frame mode)...134 Focus bracketing...141 Focus check...165 Focusing AF frames...133 AF lock...140 AF-point zoom...80 Face select...139 Servo AF...137 Focusing range Macro...129 Manual focus...130 Focus lock...134 FUNC. menu Basic operations...41 ...262 Table. Image quality 
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Index P Package contents...2 Photobook set-up...243 PictBridge...217, 231 Playback 
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Index Slideshow...173 Smart Shuffle...174 TV display...218 W White balance (color)...122 Widescreen (resolution)...74 ...103 Wink self-timer (shooting mode). World clock...200 Z Zoom...22, 46, 55 Zoom framing assist...56 281
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