Canon CA-30 User's Guide

ENGLISHCDI-E275-010 © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPANShootingUsing the Mode DialAdvanced Shooting FunctionsPlayback/ErasingCustomizing the CameraThis

8WarningsEquipmentz Do not point the camera directly at the sun or bright light sources.Doing so could damage the camera’s CCD or your eyesight.z Stor

98To Cancel the shortcut button:Select in Step 2.Using the Shortcut Button1Press the button.z Each press of the button cycles between setting va

99Advanced Shooting FunctionsYour camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the cam

100You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder.Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoo

101Advanced Shooting FunctionsSetting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 2Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time

102The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.File Number Reset FunctionResetting th

103Advanced Shooting FunctionsFile and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999,

104Playback/ErasingPlease also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 20).To Cancel the Magnified Display:Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also ca

105Playback/ErasingTo Return to Single Image Playback:Press the zoom lever toward .Viewing Images in Sets of Nine(Index Playback)1Press the zoom leve

106You can organize images into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1–3, To Do). Category information recorded with the [Auto Categ

107Playback/ErasingWhen you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the search keys below to jump over images to find the obj

9z Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzine, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment.z Do not cut, damage,

1083Display the Images.z /:- Press the W or X button.- Press the MENU button to return to single image playback. z ///:Use the W or X button to select

109Playback/Erasing Viewing MoviesMovies cannot be played in the index playback mode.1Display a movie and press the SET button.z Images with a icon

110Operating the Movie Control Panel Returns to single image playbackPrint (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print Use

111Playback/ErasingYou can delete portions of recorded movies.Editing MoviesMovies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1-second increme

1124Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press the SET button.z [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unc

113Playback/ErasingImages can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display.Rotating Images in the Display1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p.

114You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images.Playback with Transition EffectsNo transition effect.The displayed ima

115Playback/ErasingYou can correct red eyes in recorded images. However, red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may

1164Select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press the SET button.z [New File]: saves the image under a new file name. The original file remains as is. Th

117Playback/ErasingYou can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is

10z When recharging the Canon AA-size NiMH batteries, use only a specified battery charger.z The compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use w

1181 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 27).2Use the W or X button to select an image, and press the SET button.3Use the W or X button to select

119Playback/ErasingIn playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, magnified playback, the review immediately after shooting in sho

120Sound Memo Panel 2Use the W or X button to select (Record) and press the SET button.z The elapsed time and the remaining time display.z Pressing

121Playback/ErasingYou can record sound only, without images, for up to two hours at one time. Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder)1 (Play) Menu .Se

122Sound Recorder PanelUse the W or X button to select and press the SET button. ExitRecordPausePlay (Use the W or X button to select a sound and pres

123Playback/ErasingAutomated Playback of Memory Card Images.* Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standa

124Transition EffectsYou can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another.* Default setting.3Select [Start] and press the S

125Playback/Erasing Select a date/category/folder to playback ( / / )1Select , or and press the SET button.2Use the S or T button to select a da

126Selecting 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 im

127Playback/ErasingAdjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settingsz Play TimeSets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*– 10 seconds, 15

11CautionsEquipmentz Do not get the camera caught on other objects or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when wearing or holding it by the strap.z

128You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.Protecting ImagesSelectYou can configure the protection settings for each image

129Playback/Erasing3Select the image, date, category or folder to protect and press the SET button.z [Select]Use the W or X button to select an image

130You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to playback images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied Stereo Video Cable S

131Playback/Erasing3Plug the other ends of the Stereo/Video Cable into the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.4Turn on the TV and switch it to Vide

132You can erase images from a memory card.Erasing ImagesSelect Erases images after selecting them one at a time.Select by Date Erases images correspo

133Playback/Erasing3Select images, a date, a category or a folder and press the SET button.z [Select]Use the W or X button to select an image and pres

134Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the cam

135Print Settings/Transfer Settings2Select the image, date, category or folder to print and press the SET button.z [Select Images & Qty.]Selection

1363For the [Select by Date], [Select by Category] and [Select by Folder] options, press the MENU button.4Select [OK] and press the SET button.z Selec

137Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSetting the Print StyleAfter setting the print style, select the images for printing.The following settings can be

12Flashz Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash.z Be careful not to cover the flash with your finge

138z The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows.- [Index]:[Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same ti

139Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Start

140All the Images on a Memory Card3Use the W or X button to select an image to transfer and press the SET button.z Pressing the SET button again desel

141Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and star

142Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the [ ] and [ ] menu items. You can also use t

143Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)3Select an image or record a sound.z Start-up ImageUse the W or X button to select the image you wish to

144TroubleshootingCameraCamera will not operate.Power is not turned on. z Turn the camera on (Basic Guide p. 9).Memory card slot/battery cover is open

145TroubleshootingWhen the power is turned on“Card locked!” message appears.The SD memory card or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Writ

146Display flickers.Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting.z This is not a camera malfunction (flickering recorded in movies, but not i

147Trouble shootingNoise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular.Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor (or viewfin

13Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsBefore Using the Camera - Basic Operations Pressing the DISP. button switches the display mode.The screens

148Memory card is not formatted correctly.z Format the memory card (p. 37).z If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be dama

149Trouble shootingSubject is too far away for flash to reach.z Shoot within correct flash range of the subject when using the built-in flash (p. 181)

150White dots appear on the image.Light from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This is particularly noticeable when sh

151TroubleshootingLens will not retract.Memory card slot cover/battery cover was opened with power on.z After closing the memory card slot/battery cov

152PlaybackCannot play back.You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.z Computer images that cannot

153TroubleshootingMovies recorded at setting and with the video signal set to the PAL format, may play back with a frame rate lower than the recorde

154If using Canon AA-size NiMH batteriesAs the batteries have not been used for over a year, their recharging capacity has decreased.z Their charging

155List of MessagesList of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) during shooting or playback.Please refer to th

156Naming error!The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create,

157List of MessagesCannot magnify!You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image edited with a computer, or a

14 z The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the camera power is turned off.z The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display

158Protected!You attempted to erase or edit a protected image, movie or sound memo.Too many marksToo many images have been marked with print settings,

159AppendixAppendixBattery HandlingBattery ChargeThe following icon and message will display.Battery Handling Precautionsz This camera uses AA-size al

160z Before installing the batteries, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth.If the battery terminals are soiled with oil from one’s skin or

161AppendixHandling the Memory CardSD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card Write Protect TabCautions When Handlingz Memory cards are high-precision electro

162Formattingz Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images.z You are recommended to use memo

163AppendixUsing Rechargeable Batteries(Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)This kit includes a battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nicke

164z The CB-5AH/CB-5AHE battery charger can only be used to charge Canon AA-size NiMH Battery NB-3AH and NB-2AH. Please do not attempt to charge any o

165Appendixz If you store batteries for a long period of time (about 1 year), it is recommended that you deplete the batteries in the camera and to th

166Using a Compact Power Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)You should use the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 when using the camera for long

167AppendixWhen attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58A, Tele-converter TC-DC58B, and Close-up Lens 500D (58mm) (each sold separately) you also need the

15Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsYou can set 2 display modes to select whether or not to display the following information on the LCD monit

168Close-up Lens 500D (58mm)This lens makes macro shooting easy. You can take normal shots 28 to 50 cm (11 in. – 1.6 ft.) between the front of the le

169AppendixAttaching a Lens/Lens Hood1Be sure that the camera is turned off.2Press the ring release button and hold it down, and turn the ring in the

1704Set the lens or lens hood on the adapter, and turn it in the indicated direction to attach it securely.z Completely remove all dust and dirt from

171AppendixConverter SettingsSet up when shooting using the [IS Mode] (p. 44) by attaching the Wide Converter WC-DC58A, Tele-converter TC-DC58B or Clo

172*Cannot be set in mode.SpeedlitesYou can make your flash photography even clearer and more natural appearing with the use of a separately sold ex

173Appendix3Turn the shooting mode dial to the desired mode.z Speedlite 220EX, 430EX or 580EX II*- The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 se

1744Press the shutter button halfway.z The flash is charged when its pilot lamp lights up.5Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the image.z F

175AppendixHigh-Power Flash HF-DC1This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illuminatio

176z The High-Power Flash will not fire under the following circumstances.- When shooting in mode- When [Flash Sync] is on [2nd-curtain]- When [Flas

177AppendixBatteriesz Charge becomes Severely LimitedIf the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dr

162[LCD/Viewfinder] ///.z Sets LCD monitor or viewfinder display mode after the DISP. button is pressed.z If you do not wish to change the display mo

1783Remove the AA-size batteries, then pull out the battery holder by hooking your fingernail under the center of the battery holder edge.4Remove the

179AppendixCamera BodyGently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.LensFirst use a lens blower brush to remove dust a

180All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.PowerShot S5 ISSpecificationsCamera Effective Pixels: Appro

181AppendixShutter Speeds : 15 – 1/3200 sec.• The shutter speed varies according to the shooting mode.• Slow shutter speeds of 15 to 1.3 sec. or slowe

182Terminals for External Flash: Hot shoe flash-sync contacts Use of the following external flashes is recommended: Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX and 5

183AppendixNumber of Recording Pixels(Still images): Large : 3264 × 2448 pixelsMedium 1 : 2592 × 1944 pixelsMedium 2 : 2048 × 1536 pixelsMedium 3 : 16

184Custom Display Function:Display location: LCD monitor (2), viewfinder (2)Displayed information: shooting info*, grid lines*, 3:2 guide*, histogram*

185AppendixBattery Capacityz The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.z Movie data is excluded.z At low temperat

186Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities: Card included with the camera• : Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 46) (When card has been formatted

187AppendixMovie: Card included with the camera* The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time.Estimated Sound Recorder File Sizes and Re

17Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations Histogram FunctionThe histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of an image. You can a

188Image Data Sizes (Estimated) MultiMediaCardSD Memory CardRecording PixelsCompression3264 × 2448 pixels 3436 KB 2060 KB 980 KB2592 × 1944 pixels 250

189AppendixNiMH Battery NB-3AH(Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-300 set or the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)Battery Charger CB-5

190Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (Sold Separately)Wide Converter WC-DC58A (Sold Separately)Tele-converter TC-DC58B (Sold Separately)Rated Input AC 10

191AppendixClose-up Lens 500D 58mm (Sold Separately)*3 When mounted on PowerShot S5 IS (Max. wide angle)*4 From front of the mounted converter during

192INDEXNumerics1st-curtain ... 952nd-curtain ... 953:2 Guide ... 18

193EDIGITAL ...Basic 28Erasing ...132Single Image ...Basic 20Evaluative ...

194Memory cardInserting ... Basic 5Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities ... 186MENU ... 27, Basic 3Men

195SSafety FE ...67Safety Shift ...67Safety Zoom ...41Save Original

196MEMO

197Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Réglementation canadienne sur les interférenc

Main FeaturesShootingz 12x optical zoom with shift-method image stabilizerz Controlling camera shake or blurry subjects while shooting using a high IS

18Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorWind Filter (p. 56)Shooting disabled (p. 55)AE Lock/FE Lock (pp. 84, 86)

198Trademark Acknowledgments• Windows, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and ot

199Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThe following chart shows the functions and settings available in each shooting mode.Ref. PageRecording Pi

200+/- (Flash)–––U – { { { –p. 94Flash Output––––––{ { {p. 94Flash Sync1st-curtain{{(10){(1 0){ – z z z zp. 952nd-curtain–––––{ { { {AF FrameFace Dete

201* {: Setting available (z: Default setting) U: Setting can only be selected for the first image. (S: Default setting) –: Setting selection is not

19Before Using the Camera - Basic Operations*1 Displays when the shutter button is pressed halfway. *2 This is not normally displayed. It appears when

20Playback Information (Playback Mode)StandardProtection Status (p. 128)WAVE Format Sound (p. 119)Shooting Date/TimeDisplayed image numberTotal numbe

21Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsDetailed* Appears when shooting in the color accent or color swap mode.The following information may also

22This camera is equipped with a power saving function. The power will shut off in the following circumstances. Turn the camera on again to restore po

23Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsWhen traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone

244 (World) SET button.5Use the W or X button to select a destination time zone SET button.z As in Step 3, you can set daylight saving time.6Use t

25Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsSwitching to the Destination Time Zone 1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] SET button.See Menus and Settings (p

26Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following

27Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsRec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera MenusConvenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be

1Conventions Used in this GuideIcons appearing next to, or below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used.: This mark denotes issu

28See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 199).FUNC. MenuThe icons shown below are the default settings.Menu ListMenu ItemReference PageWhit

29Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsRec. Menu ( )*Default settingMenu Item OptionsSummary/Reference PageFlexiZone On*/Off p. 71Digital Zoomp.

30*1 They are classified according to the following categories. (People): , or images with faces detected when [Face Detect] has been selected. (Sc

31Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsPlay Menu ( ) Print Menu ( )Menu ItemReference Page Slide Show p. 123 My Category p. 106 Erase p. 132 Prot

32Set up Menu ( )*Default settingMenu Item OptionsSummary/Reference PageMute On/Off*Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds except for the warning

33Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsAudio p. 56Mic level Auto*/Manual Sets method of adjustment for the sound recording level.Level -40 to 0 d

34*1 The connection method with the printer can be changed. Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting, select when borderless prin

35Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsMy Camera Menu ( )*Default settingMenu Item SummaryReference PageThemeSelects a common theme for each My C

36Resetting Settings to Their Default Values1 (Set up) Menu [Reset All].See Menus and Settings (p. 27).2Select [OK] and press the SET button.z Setti

37Before Using the Camera - Basic OperationsYou should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.

2Table of ContentsItems marked with a  are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.Please Read. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

38Shooting Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images)Shooting Mode1FUNC. Menu * (Compression/Recording Pixels) * (Recording Pixels).

39ShootingApproximate Values for Recording Pixels* Cannot be used in mode.• Paper sizes vary according to region.Approximate Values for Compression

40You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting.The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as

41ShootingShooting With the Digital Zoom1 (Rec.) Menu [Digital Zoom] [Standard]*/[Off]/[1.6x]/[2.0x].See Menus and Settings (p. 27).* Default settin

42Shooting With the Digital Tele-Converter You can set whether or not the red-eye reduction* lamp automatically fires with the flash.* This feature re

43ShootingThe flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This reduces the chance that only the background will appear dark when a night scene or

44The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that h

45ShootingThe following icons appear on the LCD monitor. [Continuous] [Shoot Only][Panning][Converter] setting in Rec. menuReference PageNone –WC-DC58

46In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down.If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuous

47ShootingTo Cancel Continuous Shooting:Follow Step 1 to select . 1Press the / button to display , or .z Each time you press the / button, th

3Shooting in the Creative Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Program AESetting the Shutter SpeedSetting the ApertureManually Setti

48You can check whether the image is in focus right after it is recorded.To Cancel Checking the Focus:Press the shutter button halfway.Checking for Fo

49Shootingz You can delete an image by pressing the button while the image is displayed (See Basic Guide p. 20).z Pressing the DISP. button will cha

50Using the Mode DialNo matter what position the mode dial is in, you can shoot movies*1 with just a push of the Movie button.You can select the movie

51Using the Mode Dial 1Press the Movie button to shoot.z Shooting starts when the Movie button is pressed. Recording will include sound.z During shoo

52z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 37). The card supplied with the camera may be

53Using the Mode Dialz When movie recording is stopped in any mode dial position except , the still image settings return to the settings before movi

54Shooting Still Images while Shooting a MovieShooting ModeYou can shoot a high quality still image* while shooting a movie.* The recording pixels and

55Using the Mode Dialz The flash will not fire.z The ISO speed will be fixed to Auto.z The recording pixels of still images taken while shooting movie

56The microphone level (sound recording level) of the movie and sound memos (p. 119) and wind filter setting (p. 121) can be changed. Setting the Reco

57Using the Mode DialStitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a comp

4Rotating Images in the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113Playback with Transition Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

583Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot.z Use the W, X, S or T button to return the previous image or retake

59Using the Mode DialYou can easily change the colors in an image when it is shot for both stills and movies, allowing you to enjoy producing various

60Shooting with Color Swap Mode2Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) and press

61Using the Mode Dial 1Use the W or X button to select (Color Swap) ISO button.z The camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will

62 Saving Original ImagesNot only can you save images with altered colors when shooting still images with the Color Accent or Color Swap modes, but yo

63Using the Mode DialYou can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. After settings

64Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness.Faster shutter

65Using the Mode DialShutter Speed Displayz The numbers in the table below indicate the shutter speed in seconds. 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. Also,

66Setting the Aperture The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture, the camera automatically selects

67Using the Mode DialAperture Setting Displayz The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to enter the camera.z

5Replacing the Date Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

68Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. Shooting Mode1Use the W or X bu

69Advanced Shooting FunctionsAdvanced Shooting FunctionsThe AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set th

70Selecting Face Detect or Center1Press the button.z Each time you press the button, the AF frame settings will switch to the [Face Detect] or [Ce

71Advanced Shooting FunctionsMoving the AF FrameWhen the shooting mode is , , or , the AF frame can be moved manually to the desired area (Active

72You can set the AF mode. Switching between Focus SettingsShooting Mode*In mode only [Single] is available.ContinuousThe camera is continually foc

73Advanced Shooting FunctionsIt may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.z Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surrounding

74Shooting with the AF Lock*Cannot be used in or mode.To Release the AF Lock:Press the MF button.1Aim the camera so that an object at the same foc

75Advanced Shooting FunctionsShooting in Manual Focus ModeThe focus can be manually set.*Cannot be used in or mode.To Cancel the Manual Focus:Pres

76Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus*Cannot be used in or mode.First, manual focus is used to roughly focus, then from that

77Advanced Shooting FunctionsThe camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset fa

6Handling PrecautionsTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highlyrecommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that

78To Cancel the Focus-BKT Mode:Select (BKT-Off) in Step 1.3Press the FUNC. button and shoot the image with manual focus (p. 75).Switching between Me

79Advanced Shooting FunctionsMoving the Spot AE Point to the AF Frame/Centering the Spot AE Point1 (Rec.) Menu [FlexiZone] [On].See Menus and Sett

80Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce the effects of shaking hands and shoot with the flash off in a dark area or when you wish to reduce the

81Advanced Shooting Functions{ : Available * : Default setting.By simply pressing the button when (camera shake warning) appears while shooting, y

822Press the shutter button halfway.z The appears and the button will blink blue (however, when the viewfinder display, the button will not blin

83Advanced Shooting FunctionsAdjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot agai

84You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subjec

85Advanced Shooting FunctionsChanging Shutter Speed and Aperture Value CombinationsAutomatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture

86You can obtain the correct exposure regardless of the location of your subject in the composition.To Release the FE Lock:Press anything except the T

87Advanced Shooting FunctionsIn this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots as the same interval a

7Video FormatPlease set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 131).Language SettingPle

88Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the (Auto) setting cannot produce natural looking colors, chan

89Advanced Shooting FunctionsThe white balance setting cannot be adjusted when or is selected for My Colors.Using the Custom White BalanceYou can s

90z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to zero (±0) before setting a custom white balance. The co

91Advanced Shooting FunctionsYou can change the look of an image when it is shot.My Colors Settings* If the image contains colors that are the same as

921FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off).See Menus and Settings (p. 26).* Default setting.z Use the W or Xbutton to select a My Colors mode.z ModeSee Setting

93Advanced Shooting FunctionsAlthough the built-in flash and an externally mounted flash* will fire with automatic flash adjustments (except in the

94 Compensating the Flash Adjustment/Flash OutputShooting ModeFlash ExposureCompensation• When the shooting mode is set to , or when [Flash Adjust

95Advanced Shooting Functions Switching the Timing at which the Flash FiresShooting Mode1st-curtainThe flash fires right after the shutter opens, reg

96You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images with pre

97Advanced Shooting FunctionsOne frequently used function can be registered to the (Shortcut) button.You can register the following functions.* Defa