Canon PowerShot SX30 IS User's Guide

Camera User GuideENGLISH• Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera.• Store this gu

Safety Precautions10• Use only the recommended battery.• Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.• Unplug the power cord periodically and wip

100Just like with Exposure Compensation (p. 73), you can adjust the exposure ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash.Choose ~.● After pre

Checking for Shut Eyes101Make the setting.● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose the amount of flash output, then press the m button.X On

102You can register commonly used shooting modes and settings to your preference. To switch between registered settings, simply turn the mode dial to

103You can change the look of an image when shooting. However, depending on shooting conditions the image may become coarse, or the colors may not com

Changing the Color and Shooting104Color SwapYou can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color.Choose Y.● F

Changing the Color and Shooting105Specify the range of colors to be swapped.● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to adjust the range of colors to

106Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic im

107Using Various Functions forShooting MoviesThis chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in

108Enter E mode.● Set the mode switch to E.Adjust the settings according to your purposes (pp. 108 – 115).Shoot.● Press the movie button.● To stop sho

109You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models.You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the s

Safety Precautions11• When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.This may cause

Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect)110Playback Speeds and Estimated Playback Times (for 1 Min. Clips)Speed Playback Time1

111You can choose between three image quality settings.Choose the image quality setting.● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose

112You can shoot still images while shooting a movie.Focus while shooting a movie.● Make sure that 4 appears on the screen and press the shutter butto

AE Lock/Exposure Shift113You can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3 steps within a range of ±2 before or during shooting.Lock the exposure.● Press

114Adjusting the Recording VolumeYou can manually set the recording volume for shooting movies.● Press the n button to choose [Movie Audio] from the 4

115The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. Functions marked with a * can be used in the same way as for still images

116The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images.• Erasing Images (p. 29)• Quickly Searching Images (p. 120)• Viewing Images

117You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies.Choose *.● Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 32 to choose *, then press the m button.X The movie edi

Editing118● To cancel editing, press the op buttons, and choose . After pressing the m button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK]

119Using Various Playback andEditing FunctionsThis chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images.• Press the 1 button to enter Playback m

12• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and control dial.• Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brac

120Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want.Move the zoom lever towar

121When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 129) or delete (p. 1

Viewing Images in Filtered Playback122Jump by and Images● In single image playback, press the d button, then press the op buttons to choose a jump

123You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card.Choose [Slideshow].● Press the n button to choose [Slideshow] from the 1 tab, then

124You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame, or the area of a face that was detected, to check the focus.Press the l

125Move the zoom lever toward k.● The display will zoom in on the image. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum facto

Changing Image Transitions126Choose an image.● Press the opqr buttons to choose the image you want to view next.X The chosen image will be displayed i

127Using the supplied stereo AV cable (p. 2), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot.Turn off the camera and TV.Connect the c

128Use the separately sold HDMI Cable HTC-100 to connect the camera to a high-definition TV for an enhanced viewing experience.Turn off the camera and

129You can protect important images so that they cannot be accidentally erased with the camera (pp. 29, 132).Choose a selection methodChoose [Protect]

13Getting StartedThis chapter explains preparations before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to view and erase the images you take. The l

Protecting Images130Protect the image.● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear.● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choo

Protecting Images131●Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image, then press the m button.● You cannot choose images before the first i

132You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected i

Erasing Images133Erase.● If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear.● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then p

134When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or

135You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in Filtered Playback (p. 121) and process all images at once by u

Organizing Images by Category (My Category)136Choose an image.● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image.Choose a category.● Press t

Rotating Images137Choose a category.● Press the p button to choose an item, then press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose a category.Choose t

138You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file.Choose [Resize].● Press the n button to choose [Resize

139You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file.Choose [Trimming].● Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1

14Use the included charger to charge the battery. Be sure to charge the battery as it is not charged at the time of purchase.Remove the cover.Insert t

140You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 79 for details on each menu item.Choose [My Colors].● Press the n

141The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. A

142You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files.Choose [Red-Eye Correction].● Press the n button to choose [Red-Eye Cor

143PrintingThis chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) (p. 4

144You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interfac

Printing Images145Choose an image to print.● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an image.Print images.● Press the c button.X Printing

146You can add images to the print list (DPOF) directly after shooting or during playback by pressing the c button.These selection methods comply with

147You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed togethe

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)148Choosing the Number of CopiesChoose [Select Images & Qty.].● Press the n button to choose [Select Images &am

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)149Select RangeChoose [Select Range].● In Step 1 on p. 148, choose [Select Range], then press the m button.● Follow

Charging the Battery15Approximate Number of Shots That Can Be Taken* The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imaging Produc

Print Added Images150All selections will be cleared.● Press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose [OK], then press the m button.You can print im

151Customizing Camera SettingsYou can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences.The first part of this chapter explains convenient

152You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 49).Changing SoundsYou can change each of the camera’s operation sounds

Changing Camera Settings153Changing the Start-up ScreenYou can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera.● Choose [Start-up

Changing Camera Settings154Changing the File Number AssignmentImages you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, f

Changing Camera Settings155Creating Folders by Shooting DateImages are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by

Changing Camera Settings156Setting the Screen Shut-Off TimeYou can adjust the time the screen takes to shut off automatically (p. 52). This also works

Changing Camera Settings157Set the world time zone.● Press the op buttons or turn the  dial to choose [ World], then press the m button.● Press the q

158If you set the mode dial to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 49).Switching the Focus SettingThe camera focuses on whatever it is aim

Changing Shooting Function Settings159Changing the Flash TimingYou can change the timing of the flash and shutter.● Choose [Flash Control], then press

16• SD memory cards (2 GB and less)*• SDHC memory cards (more than 2 GB, up to and including 32 GB)*• SDXC memory cards(more than 32 GB)*• MultiMediaC

Changing Shooting Function Settings160Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After ShootingYou can change the way the image displays right after sh

Changing Shooting Function Settings161Changing the IS-Mode Settings● Choose [IS Mode], then press the qr buttons to choose an option.Shooting InfoDisp

Changing Shooting Function Settings162Registering Functions to the Button● Choose [Set Shortcut button], then press the m button.● Press the opqr bu

163You can register up to 5 items from commonly used shooting menus to the tab, letting you quickly access these items from a single screen.Choose [M

Changing Playback Function Settings164You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 49).Choosing the Image that First Displays

165Useful InformationThis chapter introduces how to use separately sold accessories (p. 39), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and

166If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery.Turn off

Using the Lens Hood (Sold Separately)167When shooting a wide-angle photo that is backlit without using a flash, we recommend attaching Lens Hood LH-DC

168You can make your flash photography even better with the use of a Speedlite EX series flash (sold separately).• You should set the white balance to

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)169Turn the flash on, then turn the camera on.X A red h appears on the screen (or the viewfinder).X

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card17Open the cover.● Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).Insert the battery.● Insert the battery as shown until it

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)170Configuring the Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Speedlite 270EX, 430EX II, and 580EX

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)171Other Canon FlashesCanon flashes other than the Speedlite EX series will fire at their full stre

172Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 16).When you put a prepa

Using an Eye-Fi Card173Checking Connection InformationYou can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status.Choose [Connection info]

174If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer

Troubleshooting175Image is blurred.•Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 24).• Shoot the subject wi

Troubleshooting176Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down.• Perform a low-level format of the memory

177If error messages appear on the screen, try one of the following solutions.No memory card• The memory card is not installed in the correct directio

List of Messages That Appear on the Screen178Invalid selection range• When choosing the selection range (pp. 130, 133, 136, 147), you tried to choose

179Shooting (Information Display)The same information will display on the viewfinder.Information Displayed on the ScreenBattery Charge Indicator (p. 1

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card18Removing the Battery and Memory CardRemove the battery.● Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direc

Information Displayed on the Screen180* : Standard, : Held verticallyWhen shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and

Information Displayed on the Screen181Playback (Detailed Information Display)Print List (pp. 146, 147)My Category (p. 135)Shooting mode (p. 182)ISO Sp

182*1 Fixed to ! when the flash is lowered, otherwise selectable when the flash is raised. *2 The available settings depend on the registered shooting

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode183*9 h not available. *10 *11 will appear as the recording pixel setting, and the image will be fixed at

1844 Shooting MenuShooting ModesD B M GAFunctionAF Frame (p. 84)FlexiZone*1*1{{{{—Center*1*1—————Face Detect*1*1{{{{*2Digital Zoom (p. 58)Standard*1*1

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Menus1863 Set up Menu My Menu MenuItem Content Ref. PageMute On/Off* p. 50Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 50Sound Options Set the sound

Menus1871 Playback Menu2 Print MenuItem Content Ref. PageSmart Shuffle Starts Smart Shuffle. p. 125Slideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 123Er

188• This camera is a high-precision electronic device. Do not drop it or subject it to strong impacts.• Never place the camera close to magnets, moto

189Image SensorCamera Effective Pixels ... Approx. 14.1 million pixelsLensFocal Length... 35x zoom: 4.3 (W) – 150.5 (T) mm (35mm

19Open the screen.● Open the screen ( ), and rotate it forward 180°( ).● Close the screen ( ).Using the ScreenAdjusting the position of the screen•You

Specifications190Shooting Mode ... C2, C1, M, Av, Tv, P, Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, SCN*1, Movie*2*3*1 Smart Shutter*4,Lo

Specifications191Battery Pack NB-7LType... Rechargeable lithium-ion batteryVoltage ...

192AAC Adapter Kit... 39, 166Accessories... 39AE Lock...

Index193AF Frame...26, 84AF Lock...87AF-Point Zoom...

Index194SSCN (Shooting Mode) ... 63ScreenDisplay Language... 22Information Display...

195MEMOCOPY

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2Check if the following items are included in your camera package.If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera.Che

20The Date/Time settings screen will appear the first time the camera is turned on. Since the dates and times recorded into your images are based on t

Setting the Date and Time21Changing the Date and TimeYou can change the current date and time settings.Display the menus.● Press the n button.Choose [

22You can change the language that displays on the screen.Enter Playback mode.● Press the 1 button.Display the settings screen.● Press and hold the m

23Before you use a new memory card or one that has been formatted in other devices, you should format the card with this camera.Formatting (initializi

Pressing the Shutter Button24To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully

25Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just sho

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)26X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused.Several AF frames will

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)27What if...•What if the color and brightness of the images do not turn out as expected?The scene icon (p. 180) that appea

28You can view the images you have taken on the screen.Enter Playback mode.● Press the 1 button.X The last image you took will appear.Choose an image.

29You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image

3Test Shots and DisclaimerTake some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc.

30The camera can automatically select all settings so that you can shoot movies just by pressing the movie button. The audio will record in stereo.Cho

Shooting Movies31● Do not touch the microphone while shooting.●Do not press any buttons other than the movie button while shooting. The sound the butt

32You can view the movies you have shot on the screen.Enter Playback mode.● Press the 1 button.X The last image you took will appear.X appears on mov

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing33You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for vi

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing34MacintoshPreparationsWindows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations.Install the Sof

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing35When the installation finishes, click [Restart] or [Finish].Remove the CD-ROM.●Remove the CD-ROM when y

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing36Turn on the camera.● Press the 1 button to turn on the camera.Open CameraWindow.Windows●Click [Download

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing37Transfer and View Images● Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Image

38AccessoriesNeck Strap NS-DC11Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*DIGITAL CAMERA Solution DiskStereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST*Supplied with CameraBattery Pack NB-

39The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.Power SuppliesBat

4What Do You Want to Do?4● Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings ...25IwPAt the beach(p. 64)Against snow(p. 64)Portra

Separately Sold Accessories40FlashSpeedlite 270EX/430EX II/580EX II● A shoe-mounted flash that allows for a wide range of flash photography.Speedlite

Separately Sold Accessories41Filter Adapter FA-DC67A● This adapter is required for attaching a 67mm filter.Canon-brand Lens Filter (67 mm dia.)● Prote

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43Learning MoreThis chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.2COPY

44Mode DialUse the mode dial to change the Shooting mode.Components GuideZoom LeverShooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 25, 30, 58)Playback:

Components Guide45Control DialTurning the control dial allows you to perform operations such as choosing items or switching images. Except for a few o

46Switching the DisplayYou can change the screen display using the l button. Refer to p. 179 for details on information that appears on the screen.Ope

Indicator47Screen Display in Dark Shooting ConditionsThe display automatically brightens when shooting in dark conditions, allowing you to check the c

48You can set commonly used functions using the ø menu.The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 182 – 183).Choose a Shoot

49Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ

What Do You Want to Do?51● Look at my pictures ...28● Automatically play back pictu

50You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.Muting SoundsDisplay the menu.● Press the n button.Choose [Mute].●Press the qr buttons to choo

51The screen brightness can be changed in two ways.You can set the brightness of the screen and the viewfinder separately. (Press the l button to swit

52You can adjust the viewfinder so that the display is clearly visible (Dioptric adjustment).Set the viewfinder display.● Press the l button several t

53When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings.Display the menu.● Press the n button.Choose [Reset All

54Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, or you think that the recording/reading speed o

Clock Functions55Complete the low level format.● Press the m button.You can check the current time.● Press and hold the m button.X The current time ap

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57Shooting with CommonlyUsed FunctionsThis chapter explains how to shoot in different conditions, as well as how to use common functions, such as the

58You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 140x and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge. The images

Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom)59Digital Tele-ConverterThe focal length of the lens can be increased by approx. 1.7x or approx. 2.1

6Chapters 1 – 3 explain the basic operations and frequently used functions of this camera. Chapters 4 onward explain the advanced functions, letting y

60You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check be

61The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter b

62The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.Choose a Shooting mode

63The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.Enter K mode.● Set the

Shooting in Special Scenes64w Take shots of people at the beach (Beach)● Lets you take shots of brightly lit people on sandy beaches where the reflect

Shooting in Special Scenes65Adding Effects and ShootingShoot images with vivid colors (Super Vivid)● Lets you take shots with vivid, intense colors.Ta

66The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile.Choose .● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 63 to choose , then pre

67Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately two seconds after it detects a wink.Choose .● F

Using the Face Self-Timer68The shutter will release approximately two seconds after the camera detects a new face (p. 84). You can use this when the p

Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fish-eye Effect)69Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.Choose .● Follow Steps 1 – 2

Table of Contents7Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ... 73Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) ... 74Changing the Co

70Blurs chosen portions in the top and bottom of an image to produce the effect of a miniature model.Choose .● Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 63 to choose

71Choosing Settings YourselfIn this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.•

72You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.AE stands for Auto Exposure.The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0

73You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2.Enter Exposure Compensation mode.● Press the

74You can choose from five recording pixel (image size) settings.Choose the recording pixel setting.● After pressing the m button, press the op button

Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)75Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio• The values in the table are measured ac

76Choose the ISO speed.● After pressing the m button, press the qr buttons or turn the  dial to choose an option, then press the m button.X The setti

77The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions.Choose the white balance

78As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot continuously.Choose a Drive mode.● After pressing the m button, press the op butt

79You can change the tone of an image to sepia or black and white when shooting.Choose My Colors.● After pressing the m button, press the op buttons t

Table of Contents8Displaying Various Images (Smart Shuffle)...125Changing Image Transitions...126Viewing Images on

Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake80Custom ColorThe contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can

81You can set the time delay (0 – 30 seconds) and the number of shots (1 – 10 shots).Choose $.● After pressing the p button, press the op buttons or t

82You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting.• To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in “Viewing Images on a TV” (

83Getting More Out of YourCameraThis chapter serves as the advanced version of Chapter 4 and explains how to take pictures using various functions.• T

84You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot.Choose [AF Frame].● After pressing the n button, choose [AF Frame

85When the AF frame mode is set to [FlexiZone] (p. 84) you can change the position and size of the AF frame.Press the button.X The AF frame will tur

86If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus.Choose [AF-Point Zoom].● Press the n button to choose

Shooting with the AF Lock87Focus.● The focus and exposure will be maintained where the blue AF frame appears while you press the shutter button halfwa

88You can choose a specific person’s face to focus on and then shoot.Set the AF frame to [Face Detect] (p. 84).Enter Face Select mode.● Point the came

89You can use manual focus when auto focus is not possible. If you press the shutter button halfway after roughly focusing manually, you can fine tune

9• Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.• Th

90The camera automatically takes three continuous shots in the following order: one at the position set in manual focus, and one each with focus posit

91If you lose track of your subject while zoomed in, zooming out will make it easier to find.Look for the subject.● Press and hold the button.X The

92You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions.Choose the metering method.● After pressing the

93You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”.Lock the exposure.● Point the

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)94Compose the scene and shoot.The camera takes 3 continuous shots while automatically adjusting the exposure to sta

95You can set the shutter to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed you set.M

96You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set.B s

97You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images.D stands for “Manual”.Set the mode dial to D.Make the setting.● Press the o butt

98The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum bri

Shooting with Slow Synchro99You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination wit