Canon Digital Ixus 90 IS User Manual

Camera User GuideENGLISHEnsure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 194–201).Getting Started p. 7

Getting StartedPreparations8Preparations1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LX) into a power outlet, or at

98Switching between Metering ModesAvailable Shooting Modes p. 220EvaluativeAppropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. Th

99Various Shooting MethodsYou can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter.Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutte

100Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the

101Various Shooting Methods1Select a white balance setting.1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change

1022Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press the button.• Display the white paper or cloth so that it fills the entire center fra

103Various Shooting MethodsYou can change the look of an image when shooting.* If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those col

104In In (Setting the Custom Color Mode)1Select a My Colors setting.1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select and the or button

105Various Shooting MethodsYou can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can be performed on movies as well as still images, allowin

106When shooting movies:1. Set the mode switch to .2. Turn the control dial to select .2Press the button.•The camera will switch to Color Input mo

107Various Shooting MethodsShooting in the Color Swap Mode1Select or .When shooting still images:1. Set the mode switch to .2. Turn the control dial

Preparations9Getting Started1. Slide the cover (a) and open it out (b).2. Insert the battery.• It will lock into place with a click.3. Insert the memo

1082Press the button.•The camera will switch to Color Input mode and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap image

109Various Shooting MethodsChanging the Save Method for the Original ImageWhen shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can s

110You can display vertical and horizontal grid lines, a 3:2 print area guide, or both on the LCD monitor while shooting to help check the position of

111Various Shooting MethodsIf you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded.Categorizing

112You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button. The following functions can be registered.* Sets the sound registere

113Various Shooting MethodsTo Cancel the Shortcut ButtonSelect in Step 2.Using the Button1Press the button.• , and : Switches the settings ea

114Playback/ErasingAlso refer to Viewing Still Images (p. 16).To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPress the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it im

115Playback/ErasingTo Cancel Index PlaybackPress the zoom lever toward .Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)1Press the zoom lever toward .

116Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. Moreover, as you can change the display size and switch images, you can easily c

117Playback/ErasingTo Cancel the Focus Check DisplayPress the MENU button.Switching Frames3Make changes.• Change the display size using the zoom lever

Preparations10Getting Started4. Close the cover (a, b).To Remove the BatteryPress the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (a) and pull the batt

118When 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 object of your sear

119Playback/Erasing3Display the Images., , Selected:1. Use the or button to select date, category or folder for playback.• Turn the control dial

120You can organize images into prepared categories. The following operations can be performed if the images are sorted into categories.Category Selec

121Playback/Erasing[Select][Select Range]3Categorize the images.1. Use the or button to select images to categorize.2. Use the or button to se

1224Select the last image.1. Use the button to select [Last Image].2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to select the last image to catego

123Playback/ErasingYou can trim a required portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file.Trimming a Portion of an Image1Select [Trimming

1244Save the image.1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select [OK].3. Press the button.• The trimmed image is saved as a new image fil

125Playback/ErasingViewing Movies1Display the movie file.1. Use the or button to select a movie.2. Press the button.• Images with a icon are m

126Operating the Movie Control PanelUse the or button to select a control and press the FUNC./SET button.ExitEnds playback and returns to single i

127Playback/ErasingYou can delete portions of recorded movies.*1 When the shooting interval is 1 sec.*2 When the shooting interval is 2 sec.Editing Mo

Preparations11Getting StartedAttaching the Wrist StrapUse the wrist strap when using the camera to prevent yourself from accidentally dropping the cam

128• To continue editing, repeat Step 2.• Selecting (Exit) cancels the edit and restores the movie control panel.3Select [Save].1. Use the or bu

129Playback/ErasingImages can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display.Rotating Images in the Display1Select [Rotate].1. Press the button.2.

130You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images.Playback with Transition EffectsNo transition effect.The displayed ima

131Playback/ErasingAutomated playback of images on the memory card.Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) s

132To Stop the Slide ShowPress the MENU button.Transition EffectsYou can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another.3Star

133Playback/ErasingSelect a Date/Category/Folder to Play Back (//)1Select a playback method.1. Use the or button to select , or .2. Press the b

134Selecting 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

135Playback/ErasingAdjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings•Play TimeSets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3–10 seconds, 15 se

136You can correct red eyes in recorded images.Red-Eye Correction FunctionRed eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may

137Playback/Erasing3Correct the image.1. Use the , , or button to select [Start].2. Press the button.4Save the image.1. Use the , , or b

Preparations12Getting StartedThe Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on.1. Press the ON/OFF button.2. Select the mo

138z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed.z Although you can apply red-eye correction any nu

139Playback/ErasingRemoving Correction FramesTo correctly perform red-eye correction, take note of the following (refer to the image in Step 2 on page

140You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For d

141Playback/Erasing3Select a My Colors type.1. Use the or button to select the My Colors type.• The image with the added My Colors effects display

142You can save images at lower recording pixels than the original image.z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, the My Colors effec

143Playback/Erasing3Select the recording pixels.1. Use the or button to select the recording pixels.2. Press the button.• Some recording pixel s

144In Playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format.Attaching Sound Memos to Images

145Playback/ErasingSound Memo PanelUse the or button to select an option and press the FUNC./SET button.Exit Ends the operation.Record Starts reco

146You can record a continuous sound memo for up to approximately 2 hours without taking a picture.Sound Recorder PanelUse the or button to select

147Playback/ErasingYou can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.RewindHolding down the FUNC./SET button rewinds. The sound cann

Preparations13Getting StartedYou can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.1. Press the (Playback) button.2. Hold down

148[Select][Select Range]2Choose a selection method.1. Use the or button to choose a selection method.• Pressing the MENU button returns to the pr

149Playback/Erasing4Select the last image.1. Use the button to select [Last Image].2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to select the last

150[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder][All Images]3Select the images.1. Use the or button to select a date, category or folde

151Playback/ErasingYou can erase images from a memory card.Erasing All ImagesSelect Erases images after selecting them one at a time.Select RangeFor p

152[Select][Select Range]3Select the image.1. Use the or button to select an image to erase.2. Press the button.• Pressing the FUNC./SET button

153Playback/Erasing4Select the last image.1. Use the button to select [Last Image].2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to select the last

154[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder][All Images]3Select the images.1. Use the or button to select a date, category or folde

155Playback/ErasingYou can register a function that you often use to the button. Thefollowing functions can be registered.*1 Default setting (It can

156Using the Button1In playback mode, press the button.• This will call up the registered function.z When you press the button in Shooting mode,

157Print Settings/Transfer SettingsPrint Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print

Getting StartedShooting Still Images14Shooting Still Images1. Press the ON/OFF button.• The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will displ

1581Select [Print Settings].1. Press the button.2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to select the menu.4. Use the or button to selec

159Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSelect a Print Settings MethodSelect Images & Qty.Configures print settings for single images as you view them.

160[Select Images & Qty.][Select Range]2Select the images.• Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 157).Standard ( )/Both ( ):1.

161Print Settings/Transfer Settings2. Use the or button to select the first image in the print range.3. Press the button.3Select the last image.

162[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder][Select All Images]2Select the images.1. Use the or button to select a date, category o

163Print Settings/Transfer Settings[Clear All Selections]You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer

164[Order][Mark all]2Choose a selection method.1. Use the or button to select an order method.2. Press the button.• Selecting [Reset] cancels al

165Configuring the CameraConfiguring the CameraThis camera is equipped with a power saving function, which can automatically turn off the power or LCD

166When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destinati

167Configuring the CameraSwitching to the Destination Time Zone3Select an area as home.1. Use the or button to select a home time zone.2. Press th

Shooting Still Images15Getting Started5. Without changing anything else, press the shutter button all the way (press fully) to shoot.• The shutter sou

168You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.2Select (World).1. Use the or button

169Configuring the Camera2Accept the setting.1. Use the or button to select [OK].2. Press the button.• To perform a low level format, use the

170The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.Resetting the File NumberContinuousA n

171Configuring the CameraFile and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while

172You 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

173Configuring the CameraSetting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation1Select [Create Folder].1. Press the button.2. Use the or button t

174Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and au

175Configuring the CameraResetting Settings to Their Default Values1Select [Reset All].1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select menu

176Connecting to a TVYou can use the supplied AV cable to shoot or playback images using a TV.Shooting/Playback Using a TV1Turn off the camera and the

177Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and star

Getting StartedViewing Still Images16Viewing Still Images1. Press the (Playback) button.2. Use the or button to display the image you wish to vi

178Images 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 the s

179Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)[Start-up Sound]/[Operation Sound]/[Selftimer Sound]/[Shutter Sound]:1. Use the or button to select

180Troubleshooting• Camera (p. 180)• When the power is turned on (p. 181)• LCD monitor (p. 181)• Shooting (p. 183)• Shooting movies (p. 187)• Playback

181TroubleshootingWhen the power is turned on“Card locked!” message appears.The SD memory card’s or SDHC memory card’s write protect tab is set to “Wr

182The display darkens.The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light.z This is a normal occurrence in devices containing

183TroubleshootingNoise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular.Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it e

184Image is blurred or out of focus.The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed.z Confirm the procedures in “ appears” (p. 182).AF-assist Beam

185TroubleshootingSubject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white.Subject is too close, making the flash too strong.z Shoot with the s

186Eyes appear red.Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas.z Shoot with the [Red-Eye Lamp] in the [Flash Settings]

187TroubleshootingShooting moviesThe recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly.The following types of memory cards are

Getting StartedErasing17Erasing1. Press the (Playback) button.2. Use the or button to select an image to erase and press the button.• You can

188PlaybackCannot play back.You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.z Computer images that cannot

189TroubleshootingBattery/Battery ChargerBattery consumed quickly.Battery is not being used to its full capacity.z See Battery Handling Precautions (p

190List of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for t

191List of MessagesNaming error!The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attem

192Incompatible WAVEA sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In addition, sound cannot

193List of MessagesUnselectable image.You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image.Cannot select!In selecting the image range for cate

194Appendix• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated co

195Appendixz Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. If the exterior comes into contact w

196z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when they are not in use t

197Appendix CautionsEquipmentz Do not sit with the camera in your back pocket. Doing so may cause malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.z Be careful n

Confirming the Package ContentsThe following items are included in the package. If something is missing, please contact the retail outlet at which you

Getting StartedPrinting18Printing1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer.• Hook your fingernail or the wrist strap toggle under the

198Flashz 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 fing

199Appendixz At low temperatures, battery performance may be reduced and the remaining battery charge icon (blinks red) may appear earlier than usua

200z Since this is a lithium-ion battery, you need not discharge it before recharging.z You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or on

201Appendixz When writing on the memory card, do not use a pencil or ball-point pen. Only use a soft point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen).z Do not use or sto

202It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a

203AppendixHigh-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

204Batteries• Charge becomes Severely LimitedIf the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry cloth.

205AppendixCamera 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

206All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.DIGITAL IXUS 90 ISSpecifications(W): Max. wide angle (T):

207AppendixMetering System : Evaluative*1, Center-weighted average, Spot*2*1 Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF.*2 Fixed to center.

Printing19Getting StartedPrinting From a Print ListYou can add images directly to a print list by merely pressing the button immediately after shooti

208Data Type : Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)*: Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)): Sound Memo and Sound Recorder: WAVE

209AppendixSound Memo : Bit Rate: 16 bitsSampling RateSound memo, movie (Compact): 11.025 kHzMovie (other than Compact): 44.100 kHzSound Recorder:11.0

210Battery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-5L (Fully charged))• The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.• Movie data

211AppendixMemory Cards and Estimated Capacities• Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 76) when the memory card has been formatted with a low le

212Movie• Maximum movie clip length at : 3 min., : 2 hours. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time.• As plays back at 15 frame

213AppendixImage Data Sizes (Estimated)Recording PixelsCompression3648 x 2736 pixels 4332 KB 2565 KB 1226 KB2816 x 2112 pixels 2720 KB 1620 KB 780 KB2

214SD Memory CardMultiMediaCardBattery Pack NB-5LInterface Compatible with SD memory card standardsDimensions 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.08

215AppendixBattery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXECompact Power Adapter CA-DC10(Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30)Rated Input 100 – 240

216IndexNumerics3:2 Guide ... 110AA/V OUT and DIGITAL Terminal... 39AC Adapter Kit ACK-D

217IndexInfinity... 64Interface Cable... 18, 27ISO Speed ... 71JJum

Getting StartedEmbedding the Date in the Image Data20Embedding the Date in the Image DataThis section explains how to embed date information on images

218Color Accent ... 105Color Swap ... 107Digital Macro... 63Manual ...

219Trademark Acknowledgments• Microsoft, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in

220Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeFunctionLong ShutterExposure Compensation (p. 97){ – { – { –Long Shutter (p. 99)– { – – – –ISO Speed (p. 7

221Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeOnly functions with settings that change with the shooting mode are listed here.Reference Pages{ { { { { {

222Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode*1 Set to optimum value depending on each shooting mode.*2 The value is fixed to ISO 3200.*3 or cannot

223Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode{ { { { { { { { – { { { – – – –p. 89{ { { { { { { { – { { { { { { {{ { { { { { { { { { { { – – – –– – – –

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Embedding the Date in the Image Data21Getting Started2. Select [Date Stamp].1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select .3. Use the or

Getting StartedShooting Movies22Shooting Movies1. Press the ON/OFF button.2. Select a shooting mode.1. Set the mode switch to (Movie).2. Turn the con

Shooting Movies23Getting Started4. Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to set the focus.• An electronic beep will sound twice and the ind

Getting StartedViewing Movies24Viewing Movies1. Press the (Playback) button.2. Use the or button to display a movie and press the button.• Imag

Getting StartedDownloading Images to a Computer25Downloading Images to a ComputerYou are recommended to use the supplied software to download images t

Downloading Images to a Computer26Getting Started1. Installing the software.Windows1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s C

Downloading Images to a Computer27Getting Started2. Connecting the camera to a computer.1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB

Let’s Get Started!1Let’s Get Started!This guide is divided into the following two sections.This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and

Downloading Images to a Computer28Getting Started4. Displaying CameraWindow.Windows1. Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK].CameraWindow will dis

Downloading Images to a Computer29Getting StartedUse this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000).1. Confirm that the

Downloading Images to a Computer30Getting StartedYou can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading

Downloading Images to a Computer31Getting Started2. Use the or button to select images to download and press the button.• The images will downlo

Getting StartedSystem Map32System MapWrist Strap WS-DC2Battery Pack NB-5L*1(with Terminal Cover)Compact Power AdapterCA-DC10AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30Sup

System Map33Getting StartedUSB PortPC Card SlotDirect Interface CableUSB CardReaderPCMCIAAdapterSD Memory Card*5• SDC-128M• SDC-512MSHCompact Photo Pr

System Map34Getting StartedThe following camera accessories are sold separately.Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be ava

System Map35Getting StartedCanon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera. You can produce photo quality prints quickly a

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37Learning More

Table of Contents2Table of ContentsItems marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.Please Read . . . . . . .

38Components Guide Front Viewa Wrist Strap Mount (p. 11)b AF-assist Beam (p. 53)c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 77)d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 66)e Microphone

39Components Guide Back Viewa LCD Monitor (pp. 48, 58)b Terminal Cover (p. 11)c A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) and DIGITAL Terminal (p. 176)d Tripod So

40 Controlsa ON/OFF Button (p. 12)b Shutter Button (p. 14)c Zoom Lever (pp. 60, 114)Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto)Playback: (Index)/ (Magn

41Components GuideTurning the control dial counterclockwise performs the same function as pressing the button, and turning the control dial clockwis

42The button can turn the camera on/off and switch between the Shooting and Playback modes. In addition, you can register slideshow or sound recorde

43Components GuideSlide the switch to the mode you wish to use.How to Use the Mode SwitchShooting Mode: Auto (p. 14) : Manual Mode (p. 76): Digital Ma

44The indicator on the back of the camera lights or blinks under the following conditions.* When the camera is having difficulty focusing, the camera

45Components GuideDisplaying the ClockYou can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods.* Default set

46Basic OperationsSettings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FU

47Basic OperationsRec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus ( Button)Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these

Table of Contents3Changing the Compression (Still Images). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Setting the Image Stabilizer Function . . . . . . . . . . .

48Shooting Mode5Press the button.Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and MenusAvailable Shooting Modes p. 220Display Content Setting Methoda T

49Basic Operationsh Red-Eye Correction Function ( ) MENU Button (Rec. Menu [Flash Settings])i Drive Mode ( ) / Buttonj Auto Rotate ( ) MENU Button (S

50Playback Mode (Detailed)The following information may also be displayed with some images.Display Content Setting Methodq Print List or MENU Button

51Basic Operationsz Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly.z Overexposure WarningIn the following cases, overexposed p

52Shooting ModeFUNC. MenuMenu Item Options PageStill Imagepp. 14,22, 43Special SceneMovieMenu Item Options PageExposure Compensation••• p. 97Long Shut

53Basic OperationsRec. Menu Menu Item Options PageAF Frame Face Detect*/AiAF/Center p. 89AF Frame Size Normal*/Small p. 91AF-Point Zoom On/Off* p. 86D

54Play Menu Print Menu Menu Item Page Menu Item PageSlide Show p. 131 Sound Memo p. 144My Category p. 120 Sound Recorder p. 146Erase p. 151 Rotate p.

55Basic OperationsSet up Menu Menu Item Options Page/TopicMute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all sounds*.* Except for when the memory card slot/batte

56Power Savingp. 165Auto Power DownOn*/OffDisplay Off 10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min.*/2 min./3 min.Time Zone Home*/World p. 166Date/Time p. 12Clock Di

57Basic OperationsPrint MethodYou can change the printer connection method. There is usually no need to change the settings, but select when you pri

Table of Contents4Automated Playback (Slide Shows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Red-Eye Correction Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58Switching the Information DisplaysYou can switch the LCD monitor information display each time you press the DISP. button. See Information Displayed

59Basic OperationsChanging the LCD Monitor BrightnessThe brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways.• Changing Settings Us

60Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsThe zoom can be adjusted from 35 mm – 105 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms.You can combine digital zo

61Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsShooting with the Digital ZoomSafety Zoom ZoneThis camera is equipped with a Safety Zoom feature that shifts from op

62Shooting with the Digital Tele-ConverterThe digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used

63Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsYou can shoot a subject 3 – 10 cm (1.2 – 3.9 in.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With t

64You can shoot close-ups or infinity shots. Using the FlashAvailable Shooting Modes p. 2201Press the button.1. Use the or button to change the

65Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsTo Cancel the Macro ModePress the / button and use the or button to select (Normal).1Press the / button.1.

66You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance.* This may differ depending on your My Camera settings (p. 177).To C

67Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsSetting the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( )1Select [Self-timer].1. Press the button.2. In the menu, use the

Table of Contents5Index 216Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 220 Symbol Conventions in this GuideAbout this Guide: This mark denotes issues

68Approximate Values for Recording PixelsChanging the Recording Pixels (Still Images)Available Shooting Modes p. 2201Select the recording pixels.1. P

69Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsApproximate Values for Compression Settings (Widescreen) 3648 x 2048Printing on wide size paper (you can check the c

70The Image Stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that have been magnifi

71Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsRaise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry

72z can be set (p. 75).z The camera automatically applies noise reduction processing when you shoot at a high ISO speed.z If the camera is set at o

73Various Shooting MethodsVarious Shooting Methods (Special Scene)When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera

74 IndoorPrevents camera shake and maintains the subject’s true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. SunsetAllows you to shoot

75Various Shooting Methods AquariumSelects the optimal ISO speed, white balance and color balance to capture fish and other items in an indoor aquariu

76Allows you to select settings yourself, such as the exposure compensation, white balance or My Colors.In this mode, the camera shoots continuously w

77Various Shooting MethodsTo Cancel Continuous ShootingFollow Step 1 to display .You can make detailed flash settings to fit the shooting conditions.

Please Read6Please ReadTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm t

781Select [Flash Settings].1. Press the button.2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Flash Settings].3. Press the button.2Set the fla

79Various Shooting MethodsThe following movie modes are available.The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p

801Select a shooting mode.1. Set the mode switch to .2. Turn the control dial to select a shooting mode.• See Changing Colors (p. 105) for the proced

81Various Shooting Methodsz In (Standard) mode, the digital zoom can be used during shooting.z Adjust the zoom before shooting. The zoom factor of t

82Changing Recording Pixels/Frame RatesYou can change the recording pixels when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (Color Accent) or (Color Swa

83Various Shooting MethodsChanging the Shooting Interval ( Time Lapse)1Select a shooting interval.1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to s

84Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.Shooting Panor

85Various Shooting Methods3Shoot the next image by overlapping it with the first image.• You can press the or button to return to the previously r

86You can zoom the display of the AF frame to check focus when shooting or right after taking a shot.Zooming the AF Frame and ShootingWhen [AF Frame]

87Various Shooting MethodsChecking the Focus and People’s Expressions Immediately after Shooting (Focus Check)You can check the focus in recorded imag

7Getting Startedz Preparationsz Shooting Still Imagesz Viewing Still Imagesz Erasingz Printingz Embedding the Date in the Image Dataz Shooting Moviesz

88To Cancel Checking the FocusPress the shutter button halfway.3Shoot.• The recorded image displays.• The frame displays as follows.• The orange frame

89Various Shooting MethodsThe AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses.Switching between Focusing ModesAvailable Sho

90The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway.Face Detect Feature• Maximum of three frames will be displayed at the pos

91Various Shooting MethodsChanging the AF Frame SizeWhen the [AF Frame] is set to [Center], the AF frame can be resized to correspond to the subject.

92Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range.Selecting the Face to Focus On (Face

93Various Shooting Methods3. Press the button again.• The camera exits Face Select mode, and the face frame ( ) of the main subject will change to w

94It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings• Scenes with a mixture of

95Various Shooting MethodsTo Cancel the AF LockPress the / button.You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast

96You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. To Cancel the FE Lock

97Various Shooting MethodsAdjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against