Canon A590 IS User Manual

Camera User GuideCamera User GuideCEL-SH5BA210© CANON INC. 2008ENGLISHDIGITAL CAMERAEnsure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 165 –172).Getting

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98Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus (Safety MF)First, manual focus is used to roughly focus, then from that focus position the

99Advanced Shooting FunctionsAdjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot agai

100Switching between Metering ModesAvailable Shooting Modes p. 201EvaluativeAppropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. Th

101Advanced Shooting FunctionsNormally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural

102Using the Custom White BalanceTake a custom white balance (Custom) reading for the following situations that are difficult for the (Auto) setti

103Advanced Shooting Functionsz You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custo

104You can change the look of an image when it is shot.///Shooting in a My Colors ModeAvailable Shooting Modes p. 201My Colors Off Records normally wi

105Advanced Shooting Functions (Setting the Custom Color Mode)1Select .1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select and the or butto

106You 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

107Advanced Shooting FunctionsIf you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded. Categoriz

9zPreparationszShooting Still ImageszViewing Still ImageszErasingzPrintingzEmbedding the Date in the Image DatazShooting MovieszViewing MovieszDownloa

108You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button.To Cancel the Shortcut Button:Select in Step 2.Registering Settings

109Advanced Shooting FunctionsUsing the Button1Press the button.• For , and , each time that the button is pressed, the settings of the regi

110Playback/ErasingPlease also see Viewing Still Images (p. 18).To Cancel the Magnified Display:Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it

111Playback/ErasingTo Return to Single Image Playback:Press the zoom lever toward .Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)1Press the zoom lev

112Focus 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

113Playback/ErasingChanging the Display Size and Switching FramesTo Cancel Changing the Display Position: Press the MENU button.Switching Frames3Press

114When 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

115Playback/ErasingTo Return to Single Image Playback: Press the MENU button.3Display the Images.1. Press the or button.• Pressing the MENU button

116You can organize images into prepared categories. Once organized into categories, you can jump to and display the image you want (p. 114).Organizin

117Playback/ErasingViewing Movies1Display a movie.1. Use the or button to select a movie.2. Press the button.• Images with a icon are movies.2

Preparations10Getting StartedPreparations1.Slide the battery cover lock (a) and hold it open while sliding the cover (b) and opening it (c).2. Install

118Operating the Movie Control PanelExit Ends playback and returns to single image playback.PrintAn icon will display when a printer is connected. See

119Playback/ErasingImages can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display.Rotating Images in the Display1Select [Rotate].1. Press the button.2.

120You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images.Playback with Transition EffectsNo transition effect.The displayed ima

121Playback/ErasingUse this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approxima

122You can correct red eyes in recorded images.3Play.1. Press the button.• The following functions are available during slide shows.- Pausing/resumi

123Playback/Erasing1Select [Red-Eye Correction].1. Press the button.2. In the menu, use the or button to select .3. Press the button.2Selec

1244Save the image.1. Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite].2. Press the button.• [New File]: Saved as new file with a new name.

125Playback/ErasingAdd Correction Frame1Select [Add Frame].1. Use the , , or button to select [Add Frame].2. Press the button.• A green frame

126Removing Correction Frames1Select [Remove Frame].1. Use the , , or button to select [Remove Frame].2. Press the button.2Adjust the position

127Playback/ErasingYou can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings.Changing the Recording Pixel (Resize)16

Preparations11Getting Started3. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.4. Close the cover (d), and press downward as you slide it until it

1284Save the image.1. Use the or button to select [OK].2. Press the button.• The resized image will be saved in a new file. The original image w

129Playback/ErasingIn 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

130Sound Memo PanelUse the or button to select an option and press FUNC./SET button.Exit Returns to the playback screen.Record Starts recording.Pa

131Playback/ErasingYou can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.Protecting Images1Select [Protect].1. Press the button.2. In

132You can erase images from a memory card.Erasing All Imagesz Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a

133Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the cam

1341Select [Print Settings].1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select the menu.3. Use the or button to select [Print Settings].4.

135Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSingle ImagesWhen [Print Type] (p. 133) is set to [Standard] or [Both], the number of copies can be set.1Select [Se

136All the Images on a Memory CardOne copy of every image will be set to print.1Select [Select All Images].1. Press the button.2. Use the or but

137Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Start

Preparations12Getting StartedTo Remove the BatteriesOpen the cover and remove the batteries. To Remove the Memory CardUse a finger to push the memory

138Single ImagesMark all 3Select an image to transfer.1. Use the or button to select an image to transfer.2. Press the button.•Pressing the FUNC

139Configuring the CameraThis camera is equipped with a power saving function, which can automatically turn off the power or LCD monitor.Power Saving

140 2Make settings.1. Use the or button to select an option.2. Use the or button to make settings.3. Press the button.3Press the button.Th

141Configuring the CameraYou should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Formatting Memory C

142The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.Resetting the File NumberContinuousA n

143Configuring the CameraFile and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while

144You 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

145Configuring the CameraSetting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation1Select [Create Folder].1. Press the button.2. Use the or button t

146Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and au

147Configuring the CameraWhen the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower

Preparations13Getting 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

148Connecting 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 th

149Connecting to a TVz The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 53). The default setting

150Troubleshooting• Camera (p. 150)• When the power is turned on (p. 151)• LCD monitor (p. 151)• Shooting (p. 153)• Shooting movies (p. 157)• Playback

151TroubleshootingSounds come from the camera interior.The camera’s horizontal/vertical orientation was changed.z The camera’s orientation mechanism i

152Display flickers.Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting.z This is not a camera malfunction (flickering recorded in movies, but not i

153TroubleshootingNoise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular.Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCDmonitor to make it ea

154Image is blurred or out of focus.The camera moves when the shutter button is pressed.z Confirm the procedures in “ appears” (p. 152).AF-assist Beam

155TroubleshootingSubject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white.Subject is too close, making the flash too strong.z Shoot within cor

156White 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

157TroubleshootingRecording images to memory card takes a long time.Memory card was formatted in another device.z Use a memory card formatted in your

Preparations14Getting StartedYou can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.1. Set the mode switch to (playback).2. Hol

158 Zoom does not operate.Zoom lever was pressed while shooting in movie mode.z Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode (p. 56). Note the digit

159TroubleshootingBatteryBatteries consumed quickly.Battery is not being used to its full capacity.z See Battery (p. 171).Batteries are not the right

160Printing with a direct print compatible printerCannot printThe camera and printer are not properly connected.z Securely connect the camera and prin

161List of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for t

162Naming 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,

163List of MessagesIncompatible WAVEA sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In additio

164Communication errorThe computer was unable to download the image due to the large amount of images (approx. 1000) stored on the memory card. Use a

165Appendixz Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions” section. Alwa

166z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.z To avoid the risk of high-voltag

167AppendixBatteryz Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat.z The batteries should not be immersed in water

Shooting Still Images15Getting StartedShooting Still Images 1. Press the ON/OFF button.• The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will disp

168z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when not in use to avoid f

169AppendixCautionsEquipmentz Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equi

170Flashz 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

171AppendixPreventing MalfunctionsCameraAvoid Strong Magnetic Fieldsz Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment

172z Never mix unused and partially used batteries.The partially used batteries may leak.z Do not install the batteries with their terminals ( and )

173Appendixz Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.z Do no

174Using Rechargeable Batteries(Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)This kit includes a battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal

175Appendixz The CB-5AH/CB-5AHE battery charger can only be used to charge Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH.z Do not mix batteries with different p

176z 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 then store

177AppendixUsing the AC Adapter Kit ACK800It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately) when you are using it for long p

Shooting Still Images16Getting Started5. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot.• The shutter sound will play once and the image will r

178The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC52, Tele-converter TC-DC52A and Close-up Lens 250D (52mm). In order to attach th

179Appendix Close-up Lens 250D (52mm)This lens makes taking macro shots easy. In the normal mode, close-up shots can be taken when the distance from

1803When the button on the camera and the mark on the ring are aligned, lift off the ring.4Align the z mark on the conversion lens adapter with th

181AppendixConverter SettingsSettings for when shooting using [IS Mode] (p. 66) with the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC52, Tele-converter TC-DC5

182High-Power Flash HF-DC1This flash is used to supplement the camera’s built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use t

183AppendixBatteriesz Charge becomes Severely LimitedIf the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry

184If the Date/Time in the Set up menu appears when the camera power is turned on, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have

185Appendix5Remove the battery by pulling it up in the direction indicated by the arrow.6Insert a new battery with the (–) side facing up.7Replace the

186Camera BodyGently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.LensFirst use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt,

187AppendixAll data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.PowerShot A590 IS (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. t

Shooting Still Images17Getting StartedShooting in Easy ModeThis camera features a shooting mode, Easy mode, that automatically selects all camera sett

188Image Stabilization : Lens-shift typeContinuous/Shoot Only/Panning/OffMetering System : Evaluative*1/Center-weighted average or Spot*2*1 Facial bri

189AppendixRecording Media : SD memory card/SDHC memory card/MultiMediaCard/MMCplus card/HC MMCplus cardFile Format : Design rule for camera file syst

190Playback Modes : Playback Modes: Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 2x to 10x max.), Resume Playback, I

191AppendixBattery Capacityz The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.z Movie data is excluded.z At low temperat

192Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities: Memory card included with the cameraThis reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual re

193AppendixMovie: Memory card included with the camera• Maximum movie clip length at : 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording t

194MultiMediaCardSD Memory CardNiMH Battery NB-3AH(Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-300 set or the Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)

195AppendixBattery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE(Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)*1 When charging four NB-3AH batteries*2

196Tele-converter TC-DC52A (Sold Separately)Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm (Sold Separately)Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G (Sold Separately)(W): Max. wide

Index197IndexNumerics3:2 Guide ... 106AAC Adapter Kit ACK800...177Accessory ...36

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

Viewing Still Images18Getting StartedViewing Still Images1.Press the ON/OFF button.2. Set the mode switch to (playback).3. Use the or button to

Index198Focus Check Display ...112Focus Lock...96Frame Rates ...83GGrid Lines...

Index199Red-Eye Correction (Shooting).. 86Red-Eye Reduction...86Registering Settings...108Reset All...

200Trademark Acknowledgments• Microsoft, Windows Vista and the Windows Vista logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode201Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeOnly functions with settings that change with the shooting mode a

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Camera User GuideCamera User GuideCEL-SH5BA210 © CANON INC. 2008ENGLISHDIGITAL CAMERAEnsure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 165 – 172).Gett

Erasing19Getting StartedErasing1. Set the mode switch to (playback).2. Use the or button to select an image to erase and press the button.3. C

Printing20Getting StartedPrinting1.Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer.• Open the terminal cover and plug the interface cable in a

Printing21Getting StartedPrinting from a Print ListYou can add images directly to a print list by merely pressing the button immediately after shooti

Embedding the Date in the Image Data22Getting StartedEmbedding the Date in the Image DataThis section explains how to embed date information on images

Embedding the Date in the Image Data23Getting Started3. Select (Date Stamp).1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select .3. Use the o

Shooting Movies24Getting StartedShooting Movies 1. Press the ON/OFF button.2. Select a shooting mode.1. Set the mode switch to (shooting).2. Set the

Shooting Movies25Getting Started4. Press the shutter button halfway to focus.• When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green.

Viewing Movies26Getting StartedViewing Movies1.Press the ON/OFF button.2. Set the mode switch to (playback).3. Use the or button to display a mo

Downloading Images to a Computer27Getting StartedDownloading Images to a ComputerWe recommend to use the supplied software.Items to Prepare• Camera an

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 Started1. Installing the software. Windows1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer’s

Downloading Images to a Computer29Getting Started2. Connecting the camera to a computer.1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB

Downloading Images to a Computer30Getting Started4. Open the CameraWindow. WindowsSelect [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK].CameraWindow appears. M

Downloading Images to a Computer31Getting StartedUse this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000).1. Confirm that the

Downloading Images to a Computer32Getting StartedYou can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading

Downloading Images to a Computer33Getting Started2. Use the or button to select images to download and press the button.• The images will downlo

System Map34Getting StartedSystem MapWrist StrapWS-800Supplied with CameraInterface Cable IFC-400PCU*1Memory Card (32 MB)Canon Digital Camera Solution

System Map35Getting StartedUSB PortPC Card SlotDirect Interface Cable*2USB Card ReaderPCMCIA Adapter (PC Card Adapter)SD Memory Card*5• SDC-128M• SDC-

System Map36Getting StartedThe following camera accessories are sold separately.Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be ava

System Map37Getting Started• Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300This dedicated battery charger kit includes both a charger unit and four rechargeable AA-

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

System Map38Getting StartedCanon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera. You can produce photo quality prints quickly a

39Learning More

40Components Guide Front Viewa Microphone (pp. 24, 129)b AF-assist Beam (p. 50)c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 86)d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 62)e Viewfinder

Components Guide41 Back Viewa LCD Monitor (p. 54)b Viewfinderc Speakerd Wrist Strap Mount (p. 12)e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock (p. 10)f Mem

42 Controlsa Indicators (p. 43)b ON/OFF button (p. 15)c Mode Dial (pp. 15, 69)d Zoom Lever (pp. 56, 110)Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto)Playbac

Components Guide43The camera indicators will light or blink under the following conditions.• Upper IndicatorGreen : Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice

44Basic OperationsSettings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FU

45Basic OperationsRec., Play, Print and Set up Menu ( Button) Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. 1Pr

46Shooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and MenusAvailable Shooting Modes p. 201Information Displayed Setting MethodaISO Speed or Rec

47Basic OperationsPlayback Mode (Detailed) The following information may also be displayed with some images.About the Battery Charge IndicatorWhen the

Table of Contents3Changing the Compression (Still Images) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Setting the Image Stabilizer Function . . . . . . . . . . . .

48Shooting ModeInformation for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly.Histogram FunctionThe histogram is a graph that allows you to ch

49Basic OperationsFUNC. MenuRec. MenuMenu Item OptionsReference PageISO Speed p. 68White Balance p. 101Drive Mode pp. 84, 62My Colors p. 104Flash Expo

50Flash Settings Flash Mode Auto*/Manualp. 86Flash Exp. Comp –2 to 0* to +2Flash Output Minimum*/Medium/MaximumRed-Eye Corr. On/Off*Red-Eye Lamp On*/O

51Basic OperationsPlay Menu Print Menu Menu ItemReference PageSlide Show p. 121My Category p. 116Red-Eye Correction p. 122Resize p. 127Sound Memo p. 1

52Set up Menu Menu Item Options Summary/Reference PageMute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds.(Except for when the memory card slot/b

53Basic OperationsPrint MethodThe connection method with the printer can be changed for printing. Although it is normally not necessary to change the

54Switching LCD Monitor Display ModesEach press of the DISP. button, changes the display mode of the LCD monitor. See Information Displayed on the LCD

55Basic Operationsz The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display or focus check display in magnified display (p. 110), or index playback mo

56Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsThe zoom can be adjusted from 35 - 140 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. The zoom bar appears when yo

57Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsAbout the Safety ZoomDepending on the number of recording pixels set, you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoo

Table of Contents4Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . .

58Shooting with the Digital Zoom1Select [Digital Zoom].1. Press the button.2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Digital Zoom].2Make se

59Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsShooting with the Digital Tele-ConverterThe digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects

60Using the FlashAvailable Shooting Modes p. 2011Press the button.1. Use the or button to select the flash settings.: [Off]: [On]: [Auto]• You c

61Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsUse this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. The image area at the minimum shooting distance from the

62You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance.Using the Self-TimerAvailable Shooting Modes p. 20110 sec. Self-Time

63Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsTo Cancel the Self-Timer:Follow Step 1 to select .Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( )2Shoot.• When you

64Approximate Values for Recording Pixels: Approximate recording pixel numbers are shown. (M is short for megapixels.)* Paper sizes vary according to

65Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsApproximate Values for Compression SettingszSee Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 192)z See Image Data Sizes

66The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that h

67Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsThe Icons on the LCD Monitor[Off] [Continuous] [Shoot Only] [Panning][Converter] setting in Rec. menuReference PageN

Table of Contents5Index 197Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 201Symbol Conventions in this GuideAbout this Guide: This mark denotes issues t

68Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash o

69Shooting Using the Mode DialThe camera automatically selects settings.: Auto (p. 15): Easy (p. 17) Image ZoneWhen a shooting mode appropriate for t

70When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting., , , ,

71Shooting Using the Mode Dial Night SnapshotAllows you to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of c

72 SnowShoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background. BeachShoots without making people appear dark nea

73Shooting Using the Mode DialThe camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. You can set the

74When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness.Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch

75Shooting Using the Mode Dialz The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows.z The fastest shutter speed for bui

76The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to m

77Shooting Using the Mode Dialz The fastest shutter speed for built-in flash synchronization is 1/500 second. Even if an aperture value was previously

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

78You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and ApertureAvailable Shooting Modes p. 2011

79Shooting Using the Mode Dialz If the zoom is adjusted after these values are set, the aperture value or the shutter speed may change in accordance w

80The following movie modes are available.The recording time will differ according to the memory card used (p. 193).*1 When a super high-speed memory

81Shooting Using the Mode Dial3Shoot.• Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings.• Pressin

82z Adjust the zoom setting before shooting. The combined digital and optical zoom factor will display on the LCD monitor. When the zoom factor displa

83Shooting Using the Mode DialChanging Movie Recording Pixels/Frame RatesYou can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set

84Advanced Shooting FunctionsIn this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down.If you use the recommended memory card

85Advanced Shooting FunctionsTo Cancel Continuous Shooting: Follow Step 1 to select .2Shoot.• The camera will continue to record successive images wh

86You can make detailed flash settings to fit the shooting conditions.Flash SettingsSetting the FlashAvailable Shooting Modes p. 201Flash Mode In the

87Advanced Shooting FunctionsDisplaying and setting [Flash Settings]About Red-Eye Correctionz When [Red-Eye Corr.] is set to [On], only the corrected

Please Read7Video FormatPlease set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 148).Language

88You 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]

89Advanced Shooting Functions3Press the shutter button halfway.• Pressing the shutter button halfway zooms a section of the display according to the f

90Checking Focus Right After Shooting (Focus Check)Allows you to check the focus of an image taken. It is also easy to check peoples’ expressions and

91Advanced Shooting FunctionsTo Cancel the Focus Check:Press the shutter button halfway.3Shoot.• The recorded image will be displayed.• Frames are dis

92The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. Selecting an AF Frame ModeAvailable Shooting Modes p. 201Face Detect

93Advanced Shooting Functionsz [Face Detect] cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off.z The AF frame appears as follows when the shutter butt

94Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range.Selecting a Subject to Focus On (Face

95Advanced Shooting Functions3. Press the button again.• The camera exits face designation mode, and the face frame ( ) of the main subject will cha

96It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings• Scenes with a mixture of

97Advanced Shooting FunctionsShooting in Manual Focus ModeThe focus can be manually set.To Cancel the Manual Focus:Press the MF button and use the o