Canon SX10IS PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide
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ENGLISH Camera User Guide Getting Started p. 9 Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 243 - 252). - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 2
-DC4 f Lens Cap g Lens Hood LH-DC50 h Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk i j Warranty "Canon Customer Card Support" Leaflet k User Guides • Camera User Guide (this guide) • Direct Print User Guide (Connecting the camera to a printer) • Software Starter Guide (Connecting the camera to - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 3
! This guide is divided into the following two sections. First... Getting Started p. 9 This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics. Next... Learning - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 4
camera functions or procedures. Please Read 7 Getting Started 9 Preparations 10 Guide 40 Using the Control Dial 43 Using the Button 44 Power Lamp and Indicator 45 Basic Operations 47 Menus and Settings 47 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor (Viewfinder) and Menus 49 The LCD - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 5
with Servo AF 124 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus, Safety MF 125 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode 130 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock 131 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock 133 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 134 Shooting while Brightening - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 6
Protecting Images 192 Erasing Images 197 Print Settings/Transfer Settings 202 Setting the DPOF Print Settings 202 Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings 209 Configuring the Camera 211 Power Saving Function 211 Setting the World Clock 212 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 7
225 Changing My Camera Settings 225 Registering My Camera Settings 226 Troubleshooting 228 List of Messages 239 Appendix 243 Safety Precautions 243 Preventing Malfunctions 249 Attaching the Lens Hood 253 Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately 254 Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 8
this Guide About this Guide Symbol Conventions in this Guide 72 Using the Flash Available Shooting Modes 1 Raise the flash manually. p. camera's operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Explanations in this guide are based on the camera - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 9
shot for personal use. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 10
body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. This is not a malfunction. About the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder The LCD monitor and viewfinder are produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 11
9 Getting Started zPreparations zShooting Still Images zViewing Still Images zErasing zPrinting zShooting Movies zViewing Movies zDownloading Images to a Computer zSystem Map - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 12
Getting Started 10 Preparations Preparations Installing the Batteries and Memory Card 1. Slide the cover lock a and hold it open while sliding the cover b and opening it (c). Cover Lock - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 13
Getting Started To Remove the Batteries Open the cover and remove the batteries. Preparations 11 Take care that you do not drop the batteries. Installing the Memory Card 1. Slide the cover (a) and open it (b). 2. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Front Write Protect Tab (only SD - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 14
and then release it. Attaching/Removing the Lens Cap Press both sides of the lens cap (a), and remove it (b). • To avoid losing the lens cap, we recommend clipping it to the neck strap after removing it (p. 13). • When not in use, store the camera with the lens cap attached. Be sure to remove the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 15
the same steps on the other side of the camera. You can also clip the lens cap to the strap. In order to avoid dropping the camera, we recommend attaching the neck strap before using the camera. Opening the LCD Monitor You can use the LCD monitor to compose pictures before shooting, operate menus - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 16
the camera is not in use. When you push the LCD monitor until you hear the clicking sound, the LCD monitor will automatically turn off, and the image will display in the viewfinder. Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Power Button - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 17
button to select [Date/Time]. 4. Press the button. The date/time setting screen will appear when the capacity of the lithium date/time battery is depleted (p. the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Button Buttons Button MENU Button 1. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 18
Formatting Memory Cards You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Power Button Buttons Button MENU Button Please note that formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data, including protected images (p. 192) and sound data - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 19
again turns the power off. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode dial to . 3. Aim the camera at the subject. Avoiding Camera Shake Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Using a tripod is also effective. Recordable Shots 4. Press the shutter - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 20
Just pressing fully Recording: Blinks red AF Frame An AF frame will display in green on the LCD monitor at the point of focus. Mute Setting Pressing the button while turning on the camera power will silence all camera sounds. You can change the setting in [Mute] in the Set up menu (p. 58). - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 21
image while turning it clockwise displays the next image. z In the Playback menu, you can set [Resume] to either [Last seen]* or [Last shot]. (* Default setting) z If you select [Last seen], the last image viewed will display (Resume Playback). z The following actions will display the most recent - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 22
Getting Started 20 Erasing Erasing Buttons Button Button Control Dial Button 1. Press the (Playback) button. 2. Use the or button to select an image to erase and press the button. You can also select images by using the control dial. 3. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the button. To - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 23
's user guide for connection instructions. • Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers. For details, see the Direct Print User Guide. 2. Turn on the printer. 3. Press the camera's power - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 24
] option to [On] in [Print Settings] in the (Print) menu. - Connect the camera to a printer and imprint the date. See the Direct Print User Guide. - Insert a memory card into the printer and imprint the date. See your printer's user guide. - Use the supplied software. See the Software Starter Guide. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 25
[Remove] and press the FUNC./SET button. Printing Images in a Print List This explanation is based on the use of a Canon SELPHY ES series or SELPHY CP series printer. 1. Connect the camera to the printer. 2. Print the image. 1. Use the or [Print now]. button to select Number of copies to print - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 26
is in, you can shoot movies just pressing the movie button. Sound can be recorded in stereo. Movie Button Power Button Microphone 1. Press the power button. 2. Aim the camera at the subject. z Do not touch the microphone while recording. z Sounds such as from pressing buttons will be recorded - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 27
Press the movie button to shoot. • Recording starts. Shooting Movies 25 • During recording, the elapsed recording time and [zRec.] will display in the LCD monitor. Elapsed Time 4. Press the movie button again to stop recording. • The indicator will blink red and the data will be recorded onto - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 28
Getting Started 26 Viewing Movies Viewing Movies Button Buttons Button Control Dial 1. Press the (Playback) button. 2. Use the or button to display a movie and press the button. • Images with a icon are movies. • You can also select images by using the control dial. 3. Use the or button to - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 29
Getting Started We recommend using the supplied software. Items to Prepare • Camera and computer • Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera • Interface cable supplied with the camera System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 30
× 768 pixels/ 32,000 Colors or better Preparing to Download Images 1. Installing the software. Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. Follow . 4. Remove the CD-ROM from the drive when your normal desktop screen appears. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 31
installer panel appears, click [Install]. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. 2. Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer's USB port and to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. Open the camera's terminal cover and insert the interface cable all - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 32
Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. CameraWindow appears. Macintosh CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) section (p. 31). Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details on downloading images - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 33
method to download images using camera operations. Install the software before downloading images via the direct transfer method for the first time (p. 28). Button Button Buttons MENU Button 1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. • The button will - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 34
Getting Started 32 Downloading Images to a Computer You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading images. All Images New Images DPOF Trans. Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. Transfers and saves to the computer only the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 35
. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select & Transfer] or the [Wallpaper] - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 36
Transmitter ST-E2 Supplied with Camera Neck Strap NS-DC4 Lens Hood LH-DC50 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Lens Cap AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×4) Stereo Video Cable STV-250N*1 Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*4 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 „ Battery - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 37
Terminal (R/L) USB Port Windows/Macintosh *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 This camera can also be connected to the CP-10/CP-100/CP-200/CP-300. *4 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 38
Getting Started 36 System Map Accessories (Sold Separately) The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Flash • EX-Series Speedlites Speedlites for Canon EOS models. Subjects are optimally illuminated for crisp, - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 39
Getting Started System Map 37 Other Accessories • Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY series), or to a Bubble Jet printer*. * Refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide. • Stereo Video Cable STV-250N Use this cable to connect - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 40
not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 41
39 Learning More - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 42
Shutter Button (p. 17) c Strap Mount (p. 13) d Power Button/Power Lamp (pp. 17, 24) e Flash (p. 72) f Microphone (pp. 24, 189, 190) g Speaker h Lamp (AF Assist Beam: p. 55, Red-Eye Reduction Lamp: p. 111, Self-Timer Lamp: p. 75) i Lens Hood Mount* j Lens *Lens Hood By attaching the supplied LH-DC50 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 43
Components Guide 41 „ Back View a Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 62) b Viewfinder (p. 62) c DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 21, 29) d DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 256) e A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 223) f Terminal Cover g Memory Card Slot (p. 11) h Battery Cover (p. 10) i Cover Lock (p. 10) j - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 44
(Shortcut)/ (Print/Share) Button (pp. 21, 31, 151) b (Flash)/ (Microphone) Button (pp. 72, 189, 190) c Diopter Adjustment Dial (p. 45) m DISP. (Display) Button (p. 62) n (Macro)/ Button (p. 73) o (Manual Focus)/ Button (p. 125) p ISO/ Button (p. 72) q (Continuous Shooting)/ (Self-Timer)/ - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 45
Components Guide 43 aperture value (pp. 100, 102) • Moving the AF Frame (p. 120) • Adjusting the focus in manual focus mode (p. 127) • Program Shift (p. 132) • Exposure compensation (p. 134) „ The Playback Functions clock display color (p. 46) • Operation when setting My Camera contents (p. 225) - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 46
the shooting/playback modes. Shutter Button Power Button Button Turning the Camera Off Press the power button Shooting Mode Press the button Press the power button Press the shutter Press button halfway the button Playback Mode Lens retracted* Lens extended * The amount of time before - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 47
45 Components Guide Power Lamp and Indicator The power lamp and the indicator on the back of the camera will light or blink under the following conditions. • Power Lamp Orange Green Yellow : Shooting mode : Playback mode/Printer connection : Computer connection • Indicator Blinking Red : - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 48
two methods. * Default setting. a Hold the FUNC./SET button down while turning on the power. b In a shooting/playback mode, hold the FUNC./SET button down for more than one second. If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you hold it vertically, the time and date display - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 49
Operations 47 Basic Operations Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print, Set up, My Camera or My Menu menus. FUNC. Menu ( Button) This menu sets many - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 50
to switch between menus. • The following menus are displayed. Shooting: Rec./ Set up/ My Camera/ My Menu Playback: Play/ Print/ Set up/ My Camera 3 Use the or button to select a menu item. • Some items may not be selectable press the MENU button to return to the menu screen. 5 Press the MENU button. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 51
49 Basic Operations Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor (Viewfinder) and Menus Available Shooting Modes p. 284 Shooting Mode Histogram (p. 52) e g i cd f h j Battery Charge Indicator Spot AE Point Frame/ b a Av/Tv bar Camera Shake ( ) (p. 231) s r qp n Shutter Speed, Aperture Value - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 52
Change the battery The batteries are depleted. Replace with new batteries. If the "Raise the flash" message appears and the camera shake warning icon ( ) and the flash warning icon ( ) blink on the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder), this indicates that a slow shutter speed may have been selected due - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 53
/ Total number of images w Folder Number-File Number Shooting information Basic Operations Histogram vu File Size Recording Pixels (Stills)/ Recording Length ( JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards (p. 270). RAW image AVI data type Unrecognized data type - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 54
52 z Information for images shot with 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 (detailed display) or the viewfinder (detailed display). - When - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 55
Basic Operations 53 Settings using the Menu Item Flash Exposure Compensation Macro/Super Macro Manual Focus ISO Speed Drive Mode , , , MF, or Options ... ( will also display in movie mode.) / button Reference Page p. 72 p. 134 p. 73 p. 127 p. 84 pp. 108, 75 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 56
Servo AF On/Off* p. 124 AF Mode Continuous*/Single p. 117 Digital Zoom (Still image) Standard*/Off/1.4x/2.3x p. 68 (Movie) Standard*/Off Flash Control Flash Mode Auto*/Manual Flash Exp. Comp -2 to 0* to +2 Flash Output Minimum*/Medium/Maximum Shutter Sync. 1st-curtain*/2nd-curtain - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 57
Off/2* - 10 seconds/Hold Review Info Off*/Detailed/Focus Check Save Original On/Off* Reverse Disp. On*/Off Auto Category On*/Off IS Mode (Still image) Continuous*/Shoot Only/ Panning/Off (Movie) Continuous*/Off Custom Display LCD/ Viewfinder Shooting info. Grid Lines 3:2 Guide Histogram - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 58
56 Play Menu Menu Item Slide Show Reference Page p. 173 My Category Erase Protect p. 161 p. 197 p. 192 i-Contrast p. 183 Red-Eye Correction p. 178 Trimming p. 164 Resize My Colors Sound Recorder p. 187 p. 185 p. 190 Rotate Transfer Order Resume p. 171 p. 209 p. 19 Transition p. 172 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 59
57 Basic Operations Print Menu Menu Item Print Options Displays the print menu. Reference Page - Select Image & Qty. Configures print settings for individual images as you view - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 60
Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Audio Mic Level Level Wind Filter Auto*/Manual -40 - 0 dB On/Off* * Default setting Summary/Reference Page Set to [On]. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on. Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 61
59 Basic Operations Menu Item LCD Brightness Options (Normal)*/ (Bright) Power Saving Auto Power Down Display Off Time Zone Date/Time Clock Display Format On*/Off 10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min.*/ 2 min./ 3 min. Home*/World 0 - 5* - 10 sec./ 20 sec./30 sec./ 1 min./2 min./3 min. File Numbering - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 62
select when borderless printing an image shot in (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/ CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. As this setting will be stored to memory even when the power is turned - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 63
Basic Operations 61 My Camera Menu * Default setting Menu Item Options Reference Page Theme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item. Start-up Image Sets the image displayed when the camera power is turned on. Start-up Sound Sets the sound played when the camera power is - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 64
and Menus for details (p. 49). (The following are the screens that display when shooting in mode.) „ Shooting Mode (The screens that display vary depending on the [Custom Display] settings (p. 65).) LCD monitor (No Information) LCD monitor (Information View) Viewfinder (Information View) When the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 65
63 „ Playback Mode or Rec. Review (Right After Shooting) No Information Standard Display* * Playback mode only Basic Operations Focus Check* * Still image only Detailed Display z The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display or focus check display in magnified display (p. 155), or - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 66
the evening when the dark surroundings make it difficult to view the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, the camera's "night view" option displays the subject brightly in the LCD monitor. This will allow you to compose a shot even in dark environments (this setting cannot be turned off). * Although noise - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 67
Basic Operations Customizing Display Information Available Shooting Modes p. 284 You can select which LCD monitor or viewfinder display modes are enabled when the DISP. button is pressed, as well as select which of the following information is displayed in each mode. LCD the screen into 9 parts. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 68
press the FUNC./SET button to display ( / / / ). • You cannot add to the current active LCD/Viewfinder icon. Current active display 3 Make settings. 1. Use the , , or button to select the items return to the shooting screen from the custom display settings screen, the settings will not be saved. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 69
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 67 Commonly Used Shooting Functions You can also use the control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See p. 43. Using the Optical Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 28 - 560 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. 1 Press the zoom lever - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 70
to Enables shooting without digital zoom. 28 - 560 mm Digital zoom is fixed at the selected zoom Equivalent to factor, and the focal length shifts to 39.2 - 784 mm maximum telephoto. This enables a faster shutter speed and Equivalent to less chance of camera shake than a shot 64.4 - 1288 mm taken - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 71
the Safety Zoom zone (factor) varies as follows ( : the number is the zoom factor at which zooming pauses). Recording pixels Optical zoom Digital zoom Commonly Used Shooting Functions The color of the zoom bar White ( ) Yellow ( ) Blue ( ) Zone without deterioration Zone with deterioration - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 72
the or button to select [Standard]. 2. Press the MENU button. 3 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. • The combined digital and optical zoom factor will display in the LCD monitor. • The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels. The zoom factor appears in blue. • Press - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 73
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 71 Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 74
device if the camera shake warning icon appears. z The time required for flash recharging will change depending on usage conditions and remaining battery power. z A flashing red in the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) indicates insufficient light level. In this case, raise the flash before shooting - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 75
mode, magnifying the subject further. In addition, the background can be shot with different effects than when shooting in Macro mode. 1 Press the the LCD monitor). • When using the zoom in macro mode, a yellow bar appears below the zoom bar to indicate the range in which the camera cannot - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 76
- 10 cm 28 × 20 mm angle (fixed)* (0 - 3.9 in.) (1.1 × 0.79 in.) 0 cm (0 in.) * You cannot use the zoom. z Check the range of the built-in flash when using it in Macro mode on p. 269. Also using the flash in Macro mode may cause image edges to darken. z Be careful to avoid damaging the lens when - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 77
] option, the sound will play for the first shot only. When you press the shutter button, the camera shoots 2 seconds after a new face is detected within the composition. You can change the number of shots (1 - 10). Face Self-Timer • The self-timer sound beeps quickly and the lamp blinks when - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 78
• Pressing the MENU button while this screen is displayed will display the [Drive Settings] screen in Step 2. 4 Shoot. • When Flash Control] (p. 110), the lamp will light 2 seconds before the flash fires. To Cancel the Self-Timer: Follow Step 3 to select . Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 79
and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot. - If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens. - The interval between shots may lengthen when the built-in memory of the camera fills. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full. (Using - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 80
Press the MENU button. • You can set the number of shots by pressing the MENU button while the screen in Step 1 is displayed. 3 Compose the image and press the the shutter button fully to shoot. • The camera prepares to shoot, and the "Look straight at camera to start count down" message appears. • - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 81
up, and the shutter releases approx. 2 seconds later. • When the number of shots is set to 2 or more, pictures will continue to be taken at approximately 2-second intervals. • If the subject enters the composition but the camera does not detect the face, the shutter will release approx. 30 seconds - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 82
80 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) Available Shooting Modes p. 284 1 Select the recording pixels. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the recording pixels. 2 Select a compression setting. 1. Press the DISP. button. 2. Use the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 83
× 2048 Printing wide size prints (Images are recorded with 16:9 aspect ratios. Areas not recorded will display as black bars on the LCD monitor.) : Approximate recording pixel numbers are shown. M is short for megapixels. * Paper sizes vary according to region. Approximate Values for Compression - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 84
Modes p. 284 The lens-shift type 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 without a flash. Options Display on the LCD monitor Summary Off - Continuous - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 85
fully corrected when shooting with slow shutter speeds. Use the Auto ISO Shift (p. 85), or fix the camera using a tripod to shoot. When you shoot with the camera attached to a tripod, we recommend you set [IS Mode] to [Off]. z If camera shake is too strong, it may not be fully corrected. z Hold the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 86
Available Shooting Modes p. 284 Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area. 1 Select an ISO Speed. 1. Press the ISO button, and use the or button to - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 87
to increase ISO speed and to shoot at a shutter speed which minimizes the effects of camera shake by pressing the button. z In , or mode, it will not function when the flash fires. z Depending on shooting conditions, the camera shake warning icon ( ) may continue to display even if the ISO speed is - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 88
86 3 Press the shutter button halfway. • When is displayed, the button lights in blue. 4 Press and hold the shutter button halfway, then press the button. • The ISO speed after adjustment is displayed. • While pressing the shutter button halfway, pressing the button again will return the ISO speed - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 89
mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting (p. 95). : 106) : Movie (pp. 24, 88) „ Creative Zone You can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 90
to shoot. • Pressing the Movie button starts recording video and sound simultaneously. • During shooting, the recording time and [zRec] appear on the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder). • When a face is detected while shooting, that face will be focused. • Pressing the Movie button fully again stops - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 91
to suit the shooting conditions during recording. The sounds made by the camera while automatically adjusting the exposure may also be recorded. z Even if you set the recording pixels for still images to , movies will not be shot in 16:9 (when the Movie button is pressed, the aspect ratio changes - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 92
be fixed at the current state. The icon and MF indicator appear on the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder), and you can confirm the distance between the subject and lens. You can cancel by pressing the MF button again. - Manual focus (p. 127) - AE lock and exposure shift: this is effective on ski slopes - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 93
91 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Changing Movie Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Frame Rates 640 × 480 30 frames/sec. 320 × 240 30 frames/sec. 1 Select the recording pixels. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the option. 3. Press the button. z - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 94
so the camera can focus shot, the display on the LCD monitor will disappear momentarily and then return to the movie display. Because the shutter sound of the still image being taken is also recorded, the sound of that moment in the movie will cut off. z The flash case a still image cannot be shot - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 95
) for movie, sound memos (p. 189) and sound recorder (p. 190), and Wind Filter (p. 190) can be set. 1 Select [Audio]. 1. Press the MENU button. [Mic Level]. 2. Use the or button to select [Auto] or [Manual]. • When in [Manual] mode, press the button, then set the sound recording level (recording volume) - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 96
to [On] when the wind is strong. • When set to [On], displays in the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder). z When [Auto] is set, recording volume is automatically adjusted to reduce sound distortion. z Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong. However, unnatural sound will result when used to - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 97
Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes Available Shooting Modes p. 284 When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting. , , , or (Special Scene) 1 Set the mode dial to , or . , , mode 1. Use the control dial - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 98
at the person and the shutter speed is slow, so both the person and the background can be beautifully shot. Be sure to raise the flash before shooting. Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. Sunset Allows you to shoot - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 99
Selects the highest possible ISO speed (3200, twice the ISO 1600 speed) and increases the shutter speed to minimize blurring of moving subjects and camera shake, even in low light conditions. Recording pixels are fixed at (1600 × 1200). Color Accent Use this option to have only the color specified - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 100
option to transform a color specified in the screen into another (p. 146). z The shutter speed is slow in or mode. Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake. z In , , , , or mode, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image depending on the scene being shot. z With , image noise may be - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 101
p. 284 The camera automatically sets the the shutter speed and aperture values are shown in red on the LCD monitor when the button is pressed halfway. Use the following shooting methods the correct exposure and make them show in white. - Use the flash (p. 72) - Adjust the ISO Speed (p. 84) - Use the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 102
, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Configure the shutter image increases at slow shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 103
500 second*. Therefore, even if the shutter speed is preset to a speed higher than 1/500 second, the camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/500 second during shooting. * When using an external flash, see pp. 258, 259. Shutter Speed Display z The following shutter speeds can be set. 1/160 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 104
102 Setting the Aperture Available Shooting Modes p. 284 The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 105
aperture value may automatically be reset to match the synchronized flash speed. * When using an external flash, see pp. 258, 259. Aperture Value Display z The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to enter the camera. F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.6 F5.7 F6 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 106
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Available Shooting Modes p. 284 You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Configure the shutter speed and aperture setting. 1. Press the button to - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 107
position (p. 101). z The brightness of the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value. When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place, set the flash to (Flash on) or use an externally mounted flash, the image will always be bright. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 108
106 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Available Shooting Modes p. 284 Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 109
shooting clockwise). 6 Press the button after the last shot. z You cannot display the images on a TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode. z The settings for the first image are applied to the second image onward. Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the images on a computer. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 110
on while the LCD shooting monitor You can shoot continuously at a short shooting interval. Fixed* Recorded image The camera will continue Auto focus is held down (except in Manual Focus mode). You can shoot Fixed* continuously with a manually set focus position while confirming the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 111
Rec. Review (p. 18) will not be displayed in and modes. z Cannot be set while in the Focus Bracketing or AEB mode. z The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in memory of the camera fills. z If the built-in flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 112
You can make detailed built-in flash and external flash* settings to fit the shooting conditions. * See Setting the Externally Mounted Flash (p. 260). Built-in Flash Settings Menu Item Summary Note Flash Mode When set to [Manual], you can - control the flash output in the or shooting mode - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 113
camera will appear dark when a night scene shake. Use of a tripod or an interior shot is taken. is recommended. Red-Eye Corr. Automatically searches for and - corrects red eyes in the image when the flash In either case, you can correct images with [Red-Eye Correction] in the Play menu (p. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 114
Control] can also be displayed by the following methods. - Press the button for more than one second. - When changing the flash mode, press the MENU button (p. 72). 2 Make settings. Example in Av mode 1. Use the or button to select the option. 2. Use the or button to - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 115
and People's Expressions Available Shooting Modes p. 284 You can zoom the display of the AF frame to check focus when shooting or right after taking a shot. Zooming the AF Frame and Shooting The AF frame area can be zoomed to check focus while shooting. When you want to capture people's expressions - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 116
. [Center] : The center of the image will appear zoomed in the LCD monitor. [FlexiZone] : The area within the AF frame will appear zoomed. is extremely large in relation to the overall composition. - When the camera cannot focus. - When the digital zoom is in use. - When a TV is being used as the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 117
frame mode is set to [Face Detect] (p. 118). You are recommended to set [Review] to [Hold] in the menu in advance. 1 Select [Review Info]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Review Info]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Focus Check]. 2. Press the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 118
116 3 Shoot. • The recorded image will be displayed. • Frames are displayed as follows. Orange frame contents Frame color Content Orange Displays the area of the image shown at the bottom right. White Indicates the AF frames or the positions of faces that were focused when shooting. • The - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 119
even when the shutter button is not pressed, allowing you to shoot without missing opportunities. Single The camera only focuses when the shutter button is pressed halfway, conserving battery power. 1 Select [AF Mode]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [AF - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 120
detects a face and sets the focus, exposure*1 and white balance*2. In addition, the Face Detect camera meters the subject so that the face is correctly illuminated when the flash fires. *1 Only in evaluative metering mode (p. 137) *2 Only in (p. 139) Center The AF frame will be fixed to center - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 121
and only gray frames display, or if a face is not detected. z The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. z In certain cases, faces may not be detected. Examples: - If faces are at the edge of the screen, or appear extremely small, large, dark or bright, relative to the overall - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 122
to its original position (center), if you hold down the button. • When the camera detects faces, each press of the MENU button moves the AF frame to a different be made while in the manual focus mode (p. 127). z If you turn off the camera or the lens retracts in playback mode (p. 44), the AF - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 123
press the DISP. button, the AF frame settings will switch between normal and small. • When the camera has difficulty focusing on the subject when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will frame size is set to normal when the digital zoom, digital tele-converter or manual focus is used. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 124
mode in the menu to [Face Detect] in advance (p. 118). 1 Select a face to focus on. 1. Press the button while faces are detected by the camera. • The camera enters face select mode, and the face frame ( ) of the main subject displays in green. Even if the subject moves, the frame will follow the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 125
the camera has difficulty focusing, the face frame will display in yellow. 3 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot. In the following cases, the face select mode will be canceled. - When turning the power off and back on - When switching to another shooting mode - When using the digital zoom - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 126
124 Shooting with Servo AF Available Shooting Modes p. 284 With Servo AF, the focus remains on a subject for as long as the shutter button is pressed halfway, so you do not miss opportunities to capture a moving subject. 1 Select [Servo AF]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the or - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 127
125 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus, Safety MF) Available Shooting Modes p. 284 It may be the Focus Lock 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is centered in the AF frame displayed on the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder). 2 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 128
126 3 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. To Release the AF Lock: appear in the mode, so be sure to point the camera at the subject on which you want to focus. z When shooting with focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, you can simplify shooting by setting [AF Frame - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 129
immediately prior to setting the manual focus will be magnified. - Settings other than [FlexiZone]: The center of the LCD monitor is magnified. * Can also be set so that the image displayed is not magnified (p. 54). Also when using , digital zoom, Digital Tele-Converter or while displaying - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 130
is used to roughly focus, then from that focus position the camera automatically focuses more accurately. You can use the following two methods. „ Setting by the Button 1 Focus the camera with the manual focus, then press the button. • The camera beeps and focuses to a more accurate focusing point. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 131
the or button to select [Safety MF]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [On]. 2. Press the MENU button. 3 Focus the camera with the manual focus, then press the shutter button halfway. • The camera focuses to a more accurate focusing point. 4 To shoot, press the shutter button fully. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 132
130 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) Available Shooting Modes p. 284 The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset farther and nearer. The three shots are taken at the same interval as continuous shooting (p. 108). The farther - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 133
when a subject is backlit. 1 Confirm that the flash is lowered. • is displayed. 2 Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the • The exposure setting will lock and will display. 4 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. To Release the AE Lock: Operate a button other - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 134
values can be freely changed without altering the exposure to shoot images (Program Shift). 1 Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure. 2 Press the shutter button halfway and combinations. 4 Recompose the image and shoot. • The setting will cancel after the shot is taken. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 135
set regardless of the composition of your subject. 1 Raise the flash. 2 In mode press the button and select (flash on). • If you are using an externally mounted flash, please refer to its manual for setting instructions. 3 Aim the camera at the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 136
a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background. 1 Press button to display the exposure bar and Exposure the compensation results will display compensation bar in the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder). • When shooting in AEB mode (p. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 137
in which faces or subjects appear darkened, you can set the camera to automatically detect faces and dark areas and compensate brightness levels when shooting still images while shooting movies. z Depending on the scene being shot, the compensation results may not be as expected. z You can use the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 138
this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots at the same interval as continuous shooting (p. 108). The images are shot in the following AEB mode is not available when shooting with the flash on. Only one standard exposure image will be recorded. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 139
for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates the subject and surroundings. Center Locks the spot metering frame to the center of the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder). AF Point Move the spot AE point to the same - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 140
[AF Point]. 2. Press the MENU button. • When [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center], the spot AE point frame appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder). • When [AF Point] is set, it appears inside the selected AF frame. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 141
For recording under daylight fluorescent, or daylight fluorescent-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting. Flash When using the flash (cannot be set in mode). Custom For recording with the optimal white balance data retained in the camera from a white-colored object, such as white paper or cloth - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 142
the button. 2. Use the or button to select and use the or button to select . 2 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press the DISP. button. • Ensure that the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) is completely filled with the white image. Please note, however, that the center frame - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 143
balance data with the flash set to , make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot. z Since the white balance data cannot be read in Stitch Assist mode, preset the white balance in another shooting mode beforehand. z The white balance data is retained even after the camera power is turned off - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 144
142 Shooting in a My Colors Mode Available Shooting Modes p. 284 You can change the look of an image when it is shot. My Colors Off Vivid Neutral Sepia B/W Positive Film Lighter Skin* Darker Skin* Vivid Blue Vivid Green Vivid Red Custom Color Records normally with this setting. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 145
or button to adjust the setting. • The adjustment results display. Select an item Adjust • If you press the DISP. button, you will return to the screen where you can select a My Colors mode. 4. Press the button. • Return to the shooting - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 146
have only the color specified in the Color Accent screen remain and to transform all others to black and white. Color Swap Use this be chosen. You cannot switch between the LCD monitor display and the viewfinder display. Depending on the scene being shot, the ISO speed may increase, increasing - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 147
(using the previously set color). 3 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) and press the button. results if you use the flash. z The specified Color Accent and color range is retained even if the camera's power is turned off. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 148
Swapping) Desired Color (After Swapping) 1 Select . 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Use the control dial to select . 2 Press the DISP. button. • The camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image (using the previously set - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 149
the one that you want to swap. 4 Aim the camera so that the desired color appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) and press the button. • if you use the flash. z The colors and color range specified in the Color Swap mode are retained even if the camera's power is turned off. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 150
[Save Original] is set to [On] - The transformed image is reviewed in the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) after shooting in the Color Accent or Color images are recorded with each shot, the number of shots remaining is approximately half the number displayed in the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 151
mode, or images with faces detected when in face select mode or [AF Frame] is set to [Face Detect]. For images shot in , , or mode. For images shot in , , , , or mode. 1 Select [Auto Category]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Auto Category]. 2 Make settings - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 152
are not retained when the shooting mode is changed or when the power is turned off (such as continuous shooting or self-timer) are also , and modes (pp. 99 - 105) - Rec. menu settings - Zoom location - Manual focus location - My Menu settings • To change some of the settings saved in (other than - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 153
Item Not Assigned Metering Mode White Balance Custom WB (White Balance) Page - p. 137 p. 139 p. 140 Menu Item Page Red-Eye Corr. p. 110 Digital Tele-converter p. 71 i-Contrast p. 135 AE Lock p. 131 AF Lock p. 125 Display Off p. 152 1 Select [Set Shortcut button]. 1. Press the MENU - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 154
registered functions are switched. • , : The corresponding setup screen is displayed. • : Each press of the button records is positioned so it appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) and then press the button the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder). The display turns on again by - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 155
Various Shooting Methods 153 Setting My Menu Available Shooting Modes p. 284 You can quickly access commonly used menu items from a single screen by registering them in My Menu. You can also configure My Menu to appear immediately after pressing the MENU button in shooting mode. 1 Select [My - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 156
154 3 Change the order in which menu items are displayed. 1. Use the or button to select [Sort]. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select a menu item to move. 4. Press the button. 5. Use the or button to move the menu item. 6. Press the button. 7. Press the MENU button. 4 Set a default - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 157
the displayed area 2 Use the , , or button to move around the image. • If you use the control dial while in the magnified display mode, the camera will switch to the previous or next image at the same level of magnification. • You can change the magnification level with the zoom lever. To - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 158
156 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . • Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. • Use the , , or button or control dial to change the image selection. Selected Image To Return to Single Image Playback: Press the zoom lever toward . - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 159
as follows. Frame color Description Orange Displays an area of the image at bottom right. White Displays on detected faces or locations the camera focuses on. Gray Displays frames in positions where faces were detected during playback. • The orange frames allow you to change the display - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 160
158 Changing the Display Magnification and Display Position 2 Press the zoom lever toward . • Bottom right of the screen will be displayed prominently and the display size and display position can be changed. 3 Change the setting. • You can change the display size by pressing - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 161
find the object of your search. Jump Shot Date Jumps to the first image of 10 images at a time. Jump 100 images Jumps over 100 images at a time. 1 In single image playback mode, press the button. • The camera will switch to jump search mode. 2 Use the or button to select a search key. • The screen - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 162
as a search key. 2. Press the button. Select the search key • The camera will switch to defined playback mode and display a blue frame. You can limit the first or last image is displayed. - When displaying images not supported in defined playback (except when selecting images in a range). - When - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 163
161 Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into prepared categories. Category information recorded with the [Auto Category] function (p. 149) can be edited. You can also organize one image into multiple categories. The following operations can be performed if the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 164
162 [Select] 3 Categorize the images. 1. Use the or button to select images to categorize. 2. Use the or button to select a category. 3. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. • This also can be set in the index playback mode. • Press the MENU button to complete - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 165
selected. 5 Select a category. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select a category. 6 Make settings. 1. Press the button to select [Select]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Deselect] cancels categorization of the selected range. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 166
164 Trimming a Portion of an Image You can trim a required portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. 1 Select [Trimming]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Select an image. Trimming Frame 1. Use the or button to - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 167
vertical/horizontal orientation of the trimming frame. • If a face is detected, a gray frame appears around the face displayed in the top left screen. Trimming can be performed around this gray frame. If multiple frames are displayed, you can switch between frames by turning the control dial - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 168
166 z , or images, and images recorded in cannot be trimmed. z Some images shot with another camera may not be trimmed. z The aspect ratio for images which can be trimmed will be fixed to 4:3 (or 3:4 if the image is vertically oriented). z The - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 169
./SET button during playback. It will resume when you press the button again. Playback Progress Bar • When playback ends, the movie Time movie was shot stops at the last frame displayed. Press the FUNC./SET button to display the movie control panel. Volume Level (Adjust it with the or button - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 170
icon will display when a printer is connected*.See the Direct Print User Guide for details. Play Starts playback. Slow Motion You can use the is possible only from printers that support (PictBridge) connections. For details, refer to the operating instructions for your printer. z Movies cannot - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 171
169 Editing Movies You can delete portions of recorded movies. Movies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1second increments, but those that are protected or less than 1 second long cannot be edited. Playback/Erasing 1 Select [Edit]. 1. In the movie control panel, use the or button - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 172
editing movies, it is recommended that you use four new AA-size alkaline batteries, fully charged AA-size NiMH batteries, or the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (p. 254). - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 173
./SET button. • This also can be set in the index playback mode. 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. The orientation is recorded in the image. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 174
172 Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 175
173 Playback/Erasing Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Automated playback of memory card images. Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard (p. 202). All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Date Plays images bearing a specified date - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 176
174 3 Start the slide show. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select [Start]. 3. Press the button. • The following functions are available during slide shows. - Pausing/resuming: Press the FUNC./SET button. - Fast forwarding/rewinding: Press the or button (continue to hold the button to - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 177
175 Select a date/category/folder to play back ( , , ) 1 Select a playback method. 1. Use the or button to select , or . 2. Press the button. Playback/Erasing 2 Select images to play back. 1. Use the or button to select a date/category/folder to playback. 2. Press the button. • A 3 will - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 178
176 Selecting Images for Playback ( - ) 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 a playback method. 1. Use the or button to select , or . • - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 179
all images, select [Reset]. Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings • Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3 - 10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. • Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 180
or the results may not turn out as you intended. We recommend that you use [New File] to save corrected images. Examples: - Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall image. - Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 181
Playback/Erasing 179 3 Correct the image. 1. Use the , , or button to select [Start]. 2. Press the button. 4 Save the image. 1. Use the , , or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite]. 2. Press the button. • [New File]: Saved as new file with a new name. The uncorrected image is stored. The new - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 182
180 z Although you can apply red-eye correction any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application. z Since the correction frame will not appear automatically on images that have already been corrected once with the RedEye Correction function, use the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 183
181 Add Correction Frame 1 Select [Add Frame]. 1. Use the , , or button to select [Add Frame]. 2. Press the button. • A green frame will display. 2 Adjust the position of the correction frame. 1. Use the , , or button to move the frame. Playback/Erasing • Size of the frame can be changed - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 184
182 Removing Correction Frames 1 Select [Remove Frame]. 1. Use the , , or button to select [Remove Frame]. 2. Press the button. 2 Select a frame you wish to remove. 1. Use the or button to select a frame to remove. • The selected frame will appear in green. 3 Delete the frame. 1. Press the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 185
Playback/Erasing 183 Brightening Dark Areas (i-Contrast) You can automatically detect and brighten dark areas in an image, and then save it as a new image. 1 Select [i-Contrast]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Select the image to - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 186
184 4 Save the image. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • If you wish to continue compensating of another image, repeat operations from Step 2. 5 Display the saved image. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the or button to select [Yes]. 3. Press the button. • Selecting [No] - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 187
185 Playback/Erasing Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 142. Vivid Neutral Sepia B/W Positive Film Lighter Skin Tone Darker - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 188
186 3 Select a My Colors type. 1. Use the or button to select the My Colors type. • The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect. • You can press the zoom lever toward to check the image at a higher magnification. While the image is zoomed, you can press the FUNC./SET button to switch - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 189
Playback/Erasing 187 z Although My Colors effects can be added any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application and the intended colors may not be achieved. z Color in images taken using My Colors (p. 142) in shooting mode and images edited with - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 190
saved image. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the or button to select [Yes]. 3. Press the button. • Selecting [No] returns to the Play menu. and images shot in mode cannot be resized. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 191
to stop the recording session. Sound Memo Panel Use the or button to select and press the FUNC./SET button. Exit Returns to the playback screen. Record Starts recording. Pause Pauses recording or playback. Play Begins playback. Erase Erases sound memos. (Select [Erase] and in the confirmation - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 192
. Pressing the button once again will resume recording. • Pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the movie button will stop sound recording and switch the camera to shooting mode. • The sound mode can be changed (p. 93). - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 193
forwards. The Forward sound cannot be heard while fast forwarding. Erase Use the , , or button to select [Erase] or [Erase all] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./SET button. Protect Protects against accidental erasure. Use the or button to select a sound and the FUNC./SET button to - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 194
button to select . 3. Press the button. 2 Choose a selection method. 1. Use the or button to choose a selection method. • Pressing the MENU button returns to the prior screen. 2. Press the button. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 195
193 [Select] 3 Protect the image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to protect. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting. Protection Icon • To continue protecting other images, repeat the procedure. • You can also protect images in the index playback - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 196
selected as the last image. • Up to 500 images can be selected. 5 Protect the images. 1. Press the button to select [Protect]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Unlock] cancels selection of the protected image. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 197
image. 3. Press the MENU button. 4 Protect the images. 1. Use the or button to select [Protect]. 2. Press the button. • Returns to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Unlock] removes protection for the selected images. • Selecting [Stop] cancels protection settings for the current selection. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 198
196 [All Images] 3 Protect the images. 1. Use the or button to select [Protect]. 2. Press the button. • Returns to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Unlock] removes protection for all the images. • Selecting [Stop] cancels protection settings for the current selection. You may cancel the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 199
select . 3. Press the button. 2 Select an erasure method. 1. Use the or button to select an erasure method. • Pressing the MENU button returns to the prior screen. 2. Press the button. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 200
198 [Select] 3 Select the image. 1. Use the or button to select an image to erase. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • This also can be set in the index playback mode. 3. Press the MENU button. 4 Erase the image. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 201
Playback/Erasing 199 [Select Range] 3 Select the first image. • You can use the control dial to select the first or last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the first image in the range to erase. 3. Press the button. 4 Select the last image. 1. Use the button to switch to - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 202
200 5 Erase the images. 1. Press the button to select [Erase]. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the MENU button cancels selection of the image you are about to erase and returns to Step 2. [Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder] 3 Select the images. 1. Use the or button to select a - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 203
201 [All Images] 3 Erase the images. 1. Use the or button to select [OK]. 2. Press the button. • Selecting [Cancel] cancels selection of the image you are about to erase and returns to Step 2. z Pressing the FUNC./SET button while erasing is in progress cancels the procedure. z Please format the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 204
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. z The specified print - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 205
Print Settings/Transfer Settings 203 1 Select [Print Settings]. 1. Press the button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the or button to select the menu. 4. Use the or button to select [Print Settings]. 5. Press the button. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select an option. 2. Use the or - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 206
204 Single Images Select Images & Qty. Configures print settings for single images as you view them. Select Range For picking a first and last image and printing all the images in the range. Select by Date Configures print settings for images corresponding to the selected date. Select by - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 207
205 [Select Images & Qty.] 2 Select the images. Selection methods differ depending on the Print Type settings (p. 202). Standard ( )/Both ( ) 1. Use the or button to select the images. 2. Press the button. 3. Use the or button to select the number of print copies (up to 99). 4. Press the MENU - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 208
206 [Select Range] 2 Select the first image. • You can use the control dial to select the first or last image. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the first image in the print range. 3. Press the button. 3 Select the last image. 1. Use the button to switch to selecting the last image - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 209
Settings/Transfer Settings 207 4 Configure the print settings. 1. Press the button to select [Order]. 2. Press the button. • The screen will return to the selection method screen. • Pressing the MENU button cancels the print settings for the selected range of images. [Select by Date]/[Select by - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 210
will return to the selection method screen. • Selecting [Cancel] cancels the operation. z Images are printed in order according to the file number. z A maximum of 998 images can be selected. z When the camera is connected to a printer, the button will light blue. At this time, printing will - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 211
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 DPOF standards. The icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings set by - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 212
210 Single Images 3 Select an image to transfer. 1. Use the or button to select an image to transfer. 2. Press the button. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button again deselects the setting. • You can also select images in the index playback mode. 3. Press the MENU button several times. Transfer - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 213
selected time if no control is accessed, regardless of the [Auto Power Down] setting. Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) back on. 1 Select [Power Saving]. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the or button to select - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 214
212 3 Press the MENU button. The power saving function will not activate during a slide show or while the camera is connected to a computer. Setting the World select 2. Press the button. • When using for the first time, confirm that the screen to the right appears, then press the FUNC./SET button. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 215
use the or button to display . The time will advance by 1 hour. 4 Select (World). 1. Use the button to select . 2. Press the button. Configuring the Camera 5 Select a destination area. 1. Use the or button to select a destination time zone. 2. Press the button. • As in Step 3, you can set daylight - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 216
214 2 Select (World). 1. Use the or button to select . 2. Press the MENU button twice. • To change the destination time zone, use the FUNC./SET button. • When you switch to the destination time zone, will display. If you do not select a home time zone beforehand, you cannot configure the destination - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 217
215 Configuring the Camera Low Level Formatting Memory Cards We recommend you select [Low formatting a memory card by pressing the FUNC./ SET button. You can still use a memory card without problem when formatting is halted, but its data will be erased. • A low level format may require 2 to - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 218
on a folder-by-folder basis. Auto Reset * When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with recorded data is used, the number following the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image on the memory card is utilized as the basis for new images. 1 Select [File Numbering]. 1. Press the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 219
Card 2 Configuring the Camera • Images may be shot in Color Accent/Color Swap mode with the [Save Original] category set to [On]. • Images cannot be played back when the folder numbers are duplicated or image numbers are duplicated within folders. • Please refer to the Software Starter Guide - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 220
Folder]. 4. Press the button. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to check mark [Create New Folder]. 2. Press the MENU button. • will be displayed on the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) when shooting. The symbol will disappear from the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 221
button to select or button to 3. Press the MENU button. • displays in the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) when the specified time arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new folder is created. Configuring the Camera Up to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 222
detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder). 1 Select orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 223
221 When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and the lower end to be "down , exposure and focus for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto Rotate function. Configuring the Camera - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 224
the button. z When returning the registration contents to the default setting, turn the mode dial to to operate. z Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. z The following cannot be reset. - The shooting mode - The [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Language] and - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 225
Video Cable STV-250N to shoot or playback images using a TV. 1 Turn off the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the stereo/video cable to the camera's A/V OUT terminal. • With your fingernail on the upper edge of the camera's terminal cover, pull it forward to open it, and plug the Stereo/Video Cable in - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 226
varies between regions. - NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan and others - PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania and others z If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 227
, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the camera to suit your own tastes. Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Changing My Camera Settings 1 Select a menu item. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the or button to select the menu - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 228
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 SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 229
sound memo function (p. 189) - Sounds recorded with the Sound Recorder (p. 190) 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 to the My Camera data. Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 230
228 Troubleshooting • Camera (p. 228) • When the power is turned on (p. 229) • LCD monitor (p. 229) • Shooting (p. 231) • Shooting movies (p. 236) • Playback (p. 236) • Battery (p. 237) • TV monitor output (p. 238) • Printing with a direct print compatible printer (p. 238) Camera Camera will not - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 231
z The date and time settings need to be reset since they were lost (p. 14). LCD monitor/Viewfinder Nothing displays. [Power Saving] is set to [Display Off]. z Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on (p. 211). Troubleshooting - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 232
Camera settings (p. 225) or use the supplied software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser to restore the default settings. See ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF). The display darkens. The image in the LCD flickers when shot z This is not a camera malfunction under - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 233
is no effect on the recorded lightened the image image. displayed on the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) to make it easier to see when shooting in a dark area (p. 64). Shooting Troubleshooting Camera will not record. Camera is in playback mode. z Switch to the shooting mode (p. 44). - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 234
Camera is connected to a z Switch to the shooting mode after computer/printer mode. disconnecting the interface cable in connecting to a computer/printer mode. Flash is charging. z When the flash is charged, the (Blinking white on LCD . Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. SD - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 235
on. z Use the focus lock, AF lock or manual focus to shoot (p. 125). Subject in recorded image is too dark. Insufficient light for shooting. z Raise the built-in flash to (Flash on) (p. 72). z Use a high-output externally mounted flash. The subject is underexposed because the surroundings are - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 236
the ISO speed increases and noise can appear. White dots appear on the image. Light from the flash has z This is a phenomenon that occurs reflected off dust particles with digital cameras and does not or insects in the air. This is constitute a malfunction. particularly noticeable when shooting - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 237
the [Flash Control] menu to [On] (p. 110) and then shoot. The camera will camera (pp. 16, 215). Lens will not retract. Memory card slot cover or z After closing the memory card slot battery cover was opened cover or battery cover, turn the power with power on. on then back off. Troubleshooting - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 238
on the LCD monitor. When the camera's z Try shot with played back may play back if they are another camera or images added to the camera using the edited with a computer. supplied software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. See ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 239
Troubleshooting Images cannot be edited. Some images shot with another camera cannot be edited. Movies do not play back correctly. Movies recorded with high recording pixels may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading memory cards. Images shot with this camera or Canon AA-size - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 240
on a TV in Stitch Assist mode. Shoot in a different shooting mode (p. 106). Printing with a direct print compatible printer Cannot print. The camera and printer are not properly connected. The printer power is not turned on. The print connection method is not correct. z Securely connect the - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 241
on the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the 215). However, if this error message continues to appear, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full Memory card - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 242
insufficient to operate the camera. Replace the batteries immediately with unused AA-size alkaline batteries or fully charged Canon AA-size NiMH batteries camera or data type, an image edited with a computer, or a movie. Cannot rotate You attempted to rotate the image shot with a different camera - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 243
brightness correction to a movie, or image taken with another camera. Or you attempted to resize an image already resized to or an image shot in . Or, you attempted to trim an image recorded . Cannot complete! Could not save a part of the print, transfer or slide show settings. List of Messages - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 244
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 a picture, the shot may - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 245
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) or compact power adapter (sold separately - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 246
in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera batteries or unplug the battery charger or compact power adapter from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. z Do not use substances containing - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 247
batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casing. z Use only recommended batteries and accessories. Failure to follow these precautions may cause Never use batteries that look like this. Batteries with all or part of the seal (electrical insulation sheath) peeled off. The positive electrode - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 248
compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet When recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, use only a specified battery charger. z The compact power adapter is designed the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 249
lens. The above-mentioned could lead to injury or damage the equipment. z Be careful not to allow dust or sand into the camera or wiring accessories. Also, do not into the power outlet. z casing. z When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 250
stuck to the surface of the flash. z Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. z Do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 251
camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems camera again. Battery z This camera uses AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 252
are soiled with oil from one's skin or other dirt, the number of recordable images may be considerably diminished, or the amount of time the camera can be used may be reduced. z At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and the low battery icon ( ) may appear earlier than usual. Under - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 253
to use memory cards that have been formatted in your camera. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • Memory cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 254
not come into contact with the LCD monitor. If this occurs, it may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor. z Do not attach accessories to the strap. Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor. When you are not using the camera, close the LCD monitor with the display facing inward - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 255
When shooting a wide-angle photo that is backlit without using a flash, we recommend attaching the LH-DC50 Lens Hood to reduce the amount of light entering the lens. 1 Align the notch ( ) on the lens hood with the mark on the camera, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until locked - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 256
metal hydride) batteries. Charge batteries as shown below. To a power outlet Charge Indicator • After inserting the batteries, plug the charger (CB-5AH) The CB-5AH/CB-5AHE battery charger can only be used to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH. z Do not mix batteries with different - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 257
255 z Do not recharge the batteries until the LCD monitor displays the "Change the batteries" message. with new batteries. If you are purchasing new batteries, look for Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. z Leaving batteries in the camera or charger may result in damage from battery leakage. When not - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 258
to the battery charge state. z The battery charger may emit noise while charging. This is not a malfunction. Using the AC Power Adapter CA-PS700 It is best to power the camera with Power Adapter CA-PS700 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 259
noted in the manuals for the Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX II and 580EX II cannot be performed when mounted on this camera. Please read this guide before using one of these flashes on the camera. z Since the camera's auto exposure function will trigger an externally mounted flash when shooting in - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 260
to [Manual], the output of an externally mounted flash can be adjusted in the flash output adjustment screen (p. 110). For the optimal aperture values and ISO speeds for the distance to the subject, refer to the guide number listed in the flash's user guide (adjustment can be made on the camera only - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 261
adjusted (p. 110). • In mode or when [Flash Mode] is set to [Manual], the output of an externally mounted flash can be adjusted in the flash output adjustment screen (p. 110). You can also adjust the flash output from the flash (the flash setting overrides the camera setting when both are set). For - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 262
260 Setting the Externally Mounted Flash 1 Display the Flash Settings screen. 1. Hold the button down for more than one second. • Before making flash settings, mount the external flash and turn the flash on. • You can also set in [Flash Control] in the menu. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 263
details on settings, refer to the user guide included with your flash or Speedlite Transmitter. Speedlite 220EX Settings * : Default setting. Shooting mode Item Options Flash Mode Auto Manual Flash Exp.Comp 1) -3 to +3 {{{ - Flash Output 2) 1/64 to 1/1 (in 1/3 steps) { { { { Shutter - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 264
. {{{{ : Settings are retained even when the camera power is turned off. 1) The settings from the flash are applied when you turn on the camera. 2) This can be set when [Flash Mode] is set to [Auto]. 3) This can be set when [Flash Mode] is set to [Manual]. 4) When using Speed Light 430EX II, 1/64 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 265
focus bracketing mode and the AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography. If the flash fires, only one image gets recorded. z Flashes (especially high-voltage flashes) or flash accessories made by other manufacturers may override certain camera functions or cause a camera malfunction. Appendix - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 266
II) - FE Lock (Not available in mode or when [Flash Mode] is [Manual]) - Shutter Sync. (1st-curtain/2nd-curtain) (2nd-curtain priority with Speedlite 430EX II) - Slow Synchro - Flash Exp. Comp - Auto Zoom (Not available with the 220EX) - Manual flash - High-speed sync * You can also use 380EX, 420EX - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 267
265 Replacing the Date Battery If the Date/Time in the Set up menu appears when the camera power is turned on, the date battery charge is low and the date and time setting have been lost. Please purchase a lithium coin battery (CR1220) and - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 268
up. 6 Replace the battery holder and close the battery cover. 7 When the Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time (p. 14). After purchasing the camera and turning on the power for the first time, although the Date/Time menu will appear, you do not need to replace the date battery. - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 269
soft cloth. Never use organic solvents on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate customer support list supplied with your camera. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 270
without notice, at our sole discretion. PowerShot SX10 IS (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels : Approx. 10.0 million Image Sensor : 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 10.3 million pixels) Lens : 5.0 (W) - 100.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 271
sec. or slower operate with noise reduction. Image Stabilization : Lens-shift type Continuous/Shoot Only*/Panning*/Off Metering System * Still 800/1600 * Camera automatically sets the optimal speed. White Balance : Auto*, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom * - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 272
only). * 22 levels with 580EX II : Hot shoe flash-sync contacts Use of the following external flashes is recommended: Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX II and 580EX II. : Auto Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Custom Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 273
; Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo)) : Sound Memo and Sound Recorder: WAVE (stereo) * 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 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 274
-300 Compact Power Adapter (CA-PS700) (sold separately) Operating Temperatures : 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) (when NB-3AH is used, 0 - 35 °C (32 - 95 °F)) Operating Humidity : 10 - 90% Dimensions : 124.0 × 88.3 × 86.9 mm (4.88 × 3.48 × 3.42 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight (camera body only - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 275
(50% ±20%), alternating wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals with the flash fired once every two shots and the 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 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 276
2855 4723 9446 3837 6822 12927 7442 12927 24562 27291 40937 61406 2384 4026 8187 This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. Movie ( (Standard), (Color Accent), (Color Swap)) Recording Pixels/ Frame Rate - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 277
hrs. 20 min. 39 sec. 25 hrs. 20 min. 57 sec. 176 KB/sec. 3 hrs. 10 min. 19 sec. 12 hrs. 40 min. 28 sec. NiMH Battery NB-3AH (Supplied with the separately for information on how to recycle this battery. Lens Hood LH-DC50 Dimensions 69.7 mm × 30.0 mm (2.74 × 1.18 in.) Diameter - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 278
*1 When charging four NB-3AH batteries *2 When charging two NB-3AH batteries loaded one on each side of the battery charger Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (Sold Separately) Rated Input Rated Output Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight 100 - 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz) 7.4 V DC, 2.0 A 0 - 40 °C (32 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 279
/Time 14 Digital Tele-Converter 68 Digital Zoom 68 Direct Print Compatible Printer . 38 Direct Transfer 31 Display Information 65 Display Language 15 Distance Units 59 DPOF Print Settings 202 DPOF Transfer Settings ......... 209 E Erase 197 Erasing 20 Externally Mounted Flash ....... 257 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 280
Fireworks 97 Flash Flash Exp. Landscape 95 LCD Brightness 59 LCD Monitor Display 62 Lens Retract 59 List of Messages 239 M M 104 Macro 73 Manual Focus 127 169 Shooting 24, 88 Viewing 26, 167 Mute 58 My Camera Settings 225 Changing 225 Registering 226 My Category 161 My Colors - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 281
Adapter CA-PS700 ......256 Power Kit 254 Power Saving 59, 211 Press fully 18 Press halfway 17 Print List 23 Print Method 60 Print/Share Button 42 Printing 21 Program AE 99 Protect 192 R Rec. Review 18 Recording Functions 93 Recording Pixels 80, 91 Red-Eye Corr. (Shooting) .......111 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 282
280 Index Wind Filter 93 World Clock 212 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 283
281 MEMO - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 284
an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 285
and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice. • No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 286
Other than Auto and Flash Single Shot Drive Mode (pp. 108, 75) Continuous Continuous AF4) FaceSelf-timer Self-Timer My Colors (p. 142) Bracketing (pp. 130, 136) AE Focusing Flash Exposure Compensation (p. 110) Built-in Flash Output Control (p. 110) External Flash Output Control (p. 260 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 287
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 285 1) 3 5) { {6) {7 7) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) { {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8) {8 7)11 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 288
Digital Tele-converter Flash Mode Auto Manual Red-Eye Correction Red-Eye Lamp Built-in Flash Control (p. 110) Flash Exp. Comp Flash Output Shutter Sync. (1st curtain, 2nd curtain) Slow Synchro Safety FE i-Contrast (p. 135) FaceSelf-timer Drive Setting (p. 75) Self-Timer (10 sec - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 289
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 287 1) 7 7 7 13) {13) - {13) - {13 - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 290
Review (Rec. review) (p. 55) …{{{{{ Review Guide Histogram …{{{{ Registering settings to the Shortcut button (p. 151) …{{{{{ Custom Settings (Saved in the custom (C) mode) (p. 150) {{{{{ - { :Setting available or optimal value is automatically set by the camera Manual be set. 10) Only Tv - Canon SX10IS | PowerShot SX10 IS Camera User Guide - Page 291
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Camera User Guide
ENGLISH
Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 243 – 252).
Getting Started
p. 9