Canon POWERSHOT PRO 1 User's Guide

ENGLISHCamera User Guidez Please read the Read This First section (page 5).z Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Gui

6Warningsz Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight.z Do not trigger the flash i

96 Changing the Photo EffectYou can shoot with different photo effects.The icons in parentheses are the ones on the display panel.Mode Dial ()P

97Shooting – Selecting Particular EffectsIn this screen, select the item you wish to set using the S or T arrow on the omni selector and set it using

98Shooting in Adobe RGB Color SpaceThis camera can record still images in Adobe RGB color space.* Use of this function is not recommended if you do no

99Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects Changing the ISO SpeedRaise the ISO speed to prevent camera shake when shooting in dark places, when you wan

100 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you pr

101Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects3Expand or contract the range using the main dial or the W or Xarrow on the omni selector.z Use X to expand

102 Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)You can shoot three images while the focus changes automatically when shooting with the manual focus (p. 114). Th

103Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects3Expand or contract the range using the main dial or the W or Xarrow on the omni selector.z Use X to expand

104 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the

105Shooting – Selecting Particular Effectsz The automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed withou

7z Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. Th

106 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)You can obtain the correct exposure with flash photography regardless of the location of your subject

107Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects Switching between Flash Adjustment SettingsThe built-in flash and the externally mounted flash* fire with a

Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings (continued)108Compensating the Flash OutputIn M mode or when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], th

109Shooting – Selecting Particular EffectsSwitching the Timing at which the Flash FiresMode Dial 1st-curtainThe flash fires right after the shutter

110Shooting Images at Set Intervals(Intervalometer)You can shoot images at a set interval. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of pl

111Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects3Press the T arrow on the omni selector, then select the number of shots using the W or X arrow on the omni

112Shooting Problem Subjects for the AutofocusThe autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects.• Subjects with extremely low contras

113Shooting – Selecting Particular EffectsShooting with AF LockMode Dial 1Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Keep it pressed a

Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus (continued)114Shooting in Manual Focus ModeThe focus can be manually set.Mode Dial 1Press and hold

115Shooting – Selecting Particular EffectsUsing the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto FocusThe camera automatically searches for a more suitab

8z Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with wa

116Switching between Focus SettingsYou can switch between focus settings to shoot. Saving Custom SettingsYou can save frequently used shooting modes a

117Shooting – Selecting Particular EffectsSettings that can be saved to the / mode• Shooting Mode (P, Tv, Av and M)• Functions available in P, Tv,Av

118Using the ND FilterThe brightness can be decreased by setting the ND filter on. This allows you to select a smaller aperture value and a slower shu

119Shooting – Selecting Particular EffectsSetting the Auto Rotate FunctionThis camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects

120Resetting the File NumbersYou can select the way file numbers are assigned.OnThe file numbers are reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new CF

121Shooting – Selecting Particular EffectsFolder File CapacityEach folder usually contains up to 100 images.However, since images shot in Continuous m

122Displaying Images IndividuallyYou can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).Playback1Open the LCD monitor.z The LCD mo

123Playback, Erasing Magnifying ImagesImages can be magnified up to approximately 10 times while in single image playback.1While in single image playb

124 Viewing Nine Images at a Time (Index Playback)Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback.1While in single image playback, press the

125Playback, ErasingJUMP Jumping Between ImagesThe display can be advanced or set back 9 images in either single image playback or index playback.1Pre

9Cautionsz Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (bo

126Viewing MoviesYou can play back movies shot in mode.1Turn the mode lever to .z Movies cannot be viewed in index playback.2Select a movie by turn

127Playback, ErasingFast Forwarding/Rewindingz Select one of the following operations using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the SET bu

128Editing MoviesYou can delete unwanted portions from the first or second half of a movie clip.1Select the movie you wish to edit and press the SET b

129Playback, Erasing6Select (Save) using the S or T arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button.z When is selected, the edited movie is no

130Rotating Images in the DisplayImages can be rotated 90° and 270° clockwise on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).1Select [Rotate] from the [ (

131Playback, ErasingAttaching Sound Memos to ImagesIn playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, magnified playback and the revie

Attaching Sound Memos to Images (continued)132Erasing the Sound MemosSelect in Step 2 on the previous page.z You cannot attach sound memos to movies

133Playback, ErasingAutomated Playback (Slide Show)Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 147).Starting a Slide ShowAll images or a

Automated Playback (Slide Show) (continued)134Selecting Images for Slide ShowsYou can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1-3. Up to 998 images m

135Playback, ErasingIndex Playbackz Press the button to switch to index playback (3 images).z Select an image using the main dial or the W or X arro

10 Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsNever place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fiel

Automated Playback (Slide Show) (continued)136Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsYou can change the play time for all the images in a show and

137Playback, ErasingProtecting ImagesYou can protect important images from accidental erasure.1In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Protect] and press the

138Erasing Images IndividuallyErasing All Images1. In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Erase all] and press the SETbutton.• See Selecting Menus and Settin

139Playback, ErasingFormatting a CF CardYou should always format a new CF card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Formatti

140About PrintingYou can easily print images stored on the CF card by connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer with a cable and oper

141Print Order, TransferringRefer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print compatible printer (CP series or Bubble Jet printers) i

142Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings)You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the cam

143Print Order, Transferringz When the print type (p. 144) is set to [Index], select an image using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni sele

Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) (continued)144Setting the Print StyleAlways select a print style after having selected the image you wish to prin

145Print Order, Transferring4Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to select a setting.Print Typez Select [Standard], [Index] or [Both].Datez Se

11Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsFront ViewComponents GuideSelf-timer Lamp (p. 77)Hot Shoe (p. 171)Built-in Flash (p. 62)Display Panel (p. 16)St

Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) (continued)146Resetting the Print SettingsThe print settings can all be removed at once. The print type is reset

147Print Order, TransferringYou can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guid

Selecting Images for Transferring (continued)1483Select images for transferring.Single Imagesz Select an image using the main dial or the W or X arrow

149ConnectingDownload images taken with the camera to a computer in one of the following ways:z Connect the camera to a computer with the USB cableYou

Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable (continued)1502Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s

151ConnectingDownloading Images without Installing the Software (Windows XP and Mac OS X (v.10.1 or v.10.2) only)If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS

152Downloading Directly from a CF Card1Eject the CF card from the camera, and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer.z If you are u

153ConnectingA video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV cable AVC-DC300 can be used to view images as you shoot or replay them.Viewin

154My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has three choices.e.g.

155My Camera Settings4Press the MENU button.z Pressing the MENU button closes the menu and makes the settings take effect.z In Shooting mode, the menu

12Back/Bottom View* To connect the camera to a computer or printer, use one of the following cables.Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print

156Registering the My Camera SettingsImages recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the [ ] and [ ]

157My Camera Settings5aSelect the image you wish to register using the W or Xarrow or on the omni selector.6aPress the SET button.5bSelect [ (Record)

Registering the My Camera Settings (continued)158File Format of My Camera SettingsMy Camera settings should conform to the below file formats. However

159AppendixThe following error and message codes may appear on the display panel.Error CodesMessage CodesList of Error/Message Codes(XX: number): The

160The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).z For messages which may appear when a printer is connected, refer to t

161AppendixCannot magnify!: You attempted to magnify an image that was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different format, or edited on

162TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionCamera will not operatePower is not turned on zTurn on the camera.JTurning the Power On/Off (p. 29)CF card/bat

163AppendixCamera will not recordCF card not formatted correctlyzFormat CF card.J See Formatting a CF Card (p. 139).zIf reformatting doesn’t work, the

Troubleshooting (continued)164Battery pack will not chargePoor contact between battery pack and battery chargerzClean the battery terminals with a cle

165AppendixSubject in recorded image is too darkInsufficient light for shootingzSet the built-in flash to on.zUse a high-output externally mounted fla

13Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsControlsTopBackPower/Mode Indicator (p. 29) Button (p. 30)Mode Lever (p. 29)Shutter Button (p. 41)Zoom Ring (p.

Troubleshooting (continued)166Subject in recorded image is too brightSubject too close causing flash to be too brightzAdjust the flash output with the

167AppendixWhite dots or white asterisks appear on the imageLight from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. This occurs m

168Using the Wireless ControllerInstalling the BatteryInstall the date battery (CR2025) into the Wireless Controller WL-DC100 before use.Removing the

169AppendixShooting/PlaybackThe wireless controller can be used to shoot or play back. The wireless controller can be operated from an approximate dis

Using the Wireless Controller (continued)170z Playback appears on the display panel.z The operable range of the wireless controller will shorten unde

171AppendixUsing an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)You can make your flash photography even clearer and more natural appearing with the use

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) (continued)1723Turn the mode dial to a position other than or .Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 55

173Appendix4Press the shutter button halfway.z The flash is charged when its pilot lamp lights up.5Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the i

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) (continued)174How to Mount Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EXThe separately sold

175Appendix2Attach the conversion lens adapter so that its z meets the lens’ and turn it in the direction of the arrow until zmeets S.z If you plan

14Mode DialUse the mode dial to switch between the shooting modes.z : Auto (p. 53)The camera automatically selects settings.z Image ZoneThe camera aut

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) (continued)1765Press the button to set the camera to Macro mode and set [ND Filter] to [On].z Ma

177AppendixUsing the Tele-converter (Sold Separately)/Close-up Lens (Sold Separately)The separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58C is required

Using the Tele-converter (Sold Separately)/Close-up Lens (Sold Separately) (continued)178Tele-converter TC-DC58AThis 58 mm-threaded diameter magnifyin

179AppendixMounting the Lenses1Turn off the camera. Then press and hold the ring release button and remove the outer ring of the lens.2Attach the conv

Using the Tele-converter (Sold Separately)/Close-up Lens (Sold Separately) (continued)180Setting the Camera Lens to the Most Appropriate Position1Turn

181Appendixz The distance shown with the MF indicator (p. 114, 115) does not change even if you change the [Converter] setting from [None].z The camer

182Using a Compact Power Adapter (Sold Separately)You should use the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-560 when using the camera for long perio

183AppendixUsing a Battery Charger (Sold Separately) and Car Battery Cable (Sold Separately)Combined use of Battery Charger CG-570 (sold separately) a

184Replacing the Date BatteryIf the Set Date/Time menu appears when you turn on the camera power, the date battery charge is low and the date and time

185AppendixCamera Care and MaintenanceUse the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts.5Replace th

15Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsMain DialThe main dial is used for selecting certain menus and for displaying images. You can easily and swiftl

186All data is based on Canon’s testing standard. Subject to change without notice.SpecificationsPowerShot Pro1Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 8.0 mil

187AppendixExposure Control System Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE or Manual exposure controlAE lock is available.Exposure Compe

188Wireless Control Shooting and playback are available (wireless controller is included in the camera kit).When shooting, image is captured instantly

189Appendix*¹ This digital camera supports Exif 2.21 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digi

190Battery Performance• The data above reflects standard Canon testing conditions.The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions an

191AppendixCF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)CF card included with the camera• The display panel can only display 3 digits. (Any va

192Image File Sizes (Estimated)ResolutionCompressionL (3264 x 2448 pixels) 3436 KB 2060 KB 980 KBM1 (2272 x 1704 pixels) 2002 KB 1116 KB 556 KBM2 (160

193AppendixBattery Pack BP-511AType: Rechargeable lithium ion cellNominal voltage: 7.4 VNominal capacity: 1390 mAhCharge cycles: Approx. 300Operating

194Tele-converter TC-DC58A (Sold Separately)Magnification: Approx. 1.5xFocal length: InfinityLens configuration: 5 elements in 3 groupsFocusing range(

195AAdobe RGB . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98AEB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100AE Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104AF Frame . . . . . . . . .

(i)Flowchart and Reference GuidesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine

16Display PanelThe display panel shows the camera settings, the remaining image capacity, movie shooting time, battery charge and other information. I

196FFE Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106File Format . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 60File Number . . . . . . 37, 50, 120Reset . . . . . . . . . . .

197OOperation Sound . . 49, 51, 154Overexposure Warning . . . . 39PPhoto Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

198TTele-converter . . . . . . . . . . 177Telephoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Terminal Cover . . . . . . . 12, 19Transfer Order (Image Transm

199MEMO

200MEMO

201Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsTHIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULAT

202This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode.You can shoot with the settings saved in the C1 or C2 mode (p. 116).Functions Availa

203* Default setting {: Setting selection is possible. U: Setting can only be selected for the first image. –: Setting selection is not possible. (Sha

17Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsPhoto Effect 96Self-Timer/Wireless Controller 77, 168Remaining Image Capacity/Message Code/Error Code/ (Interv

18Charging the Battery PackUse the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time and subsequently when the “Change the battery pack”

19Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsBattery Pack Handling Precautionsz Keep the battery pack and camera terminals ( ) clean at all times. Dirty ter

Charging the Battery Pack (continued)20When using Battery Pack BP-511A or BP-514, you can distinguish between the discharged battery pack and fully ch

21Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsInstalling the Battery Pack/CF cardInstall Battery Pack BP-511A (supplied) and the CF card (supplied) into the

Installing the Battery Pack/CF card (continued)22Battery Status SymbolsThe following icons indicate the battery status on the display panel. These ico

23Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsCF Card Handling Precautionsz CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, force, or subject th

24Attaching the Neck StrapAttaching the Lens CapAttach the strap as illustrated on the left.Pull the strap tight in the buckle so that it does not sli

25Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsAttaching the Lens HoodWhen shooting backlit scenes without a flash with the lens set to a wide angle, you shou

(ii)Camera Body TemperatureIf your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when o

26Setting the Date/TimeThe Set Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the date lithium battery charge is

27Preparing the Camera, Basic Functionsz The Date/Time cannot be inserted in the actual image even if the Date/Time have been set. For printing images

28Setting the LanguageUse this feature to select the language used in the menus and messages.1Turn on the camera (p. 29).2Press the MENU button.z The

29Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsTurning the Power On/OffThe power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of the camera is on. The power/mod

Turning the Power On/Off (continued)30Powering the Camera in Playback ModeTurning the Power Off1Turn the mode lever to (Playback) while pressing the

31Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsTurning on the camera without the start-up sound and imagePress and hold the button, then turn on the power.

32Using the LCD Monitor/ViewfinderSwitching between the LCD Monitor and ViewfinderYou can switch between the LCD monitor and viewfinder both in Shooti

33Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsThe LCD monitor can also be positioned as below.Using the ViewfinderIf the surroundings are too bright (for exa

34Checking the information on the LCD Monitor/ViewfinderEach time you press the INFO. button the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) cycles to the next in

35Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsInformation Displayed on the LCD Monitor/ViewfinderThe LCD monitor displays information in Shooting or Playback

(iii)Symbols UsedQuestion? Look Here First.The above sections are shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find.About this Camera User Guide: Th

Checking the information on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder (continued)36The following displays in information view.Exposure Compensation p. 92

37Preparing the Camera, Basic Functionsz Playback ModeIn standard display mode, the following information appears.Manual Focus p. 114, 115z (Red) Movi

Checking the information on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder (continued)38In detailed display mode, the following information also appears.The following inf

39Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsAbout the HistogramThe histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the recorded image. The

Using the Zoom (Focal Length) (continued)40Zooming RapidlyTo zoom in or out rapidly, turn the mode lever to (Shooting) and hold it, then turn the zo

41Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsPressing the Shutter ButtonThe shutter button features a two-stage action.z Pressing HalfwayPressing halfway au

Pressing the Shutter Button (continued)42z If appears or the AF frame displays in yellow while you press halfway, you can still press fully to take

43Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsSelecting Menus and Settingsz Selecting Settings by Pressing the FUNC. Button (Only in Shooting Mode)1Turn the

Selecting Menus and Settings (continued)44z Selecting Settings by Pressing the MENU Button1MENUIn (Shooting) ModeRec. Menu (p. 46)(When Shooting mode

45Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions1Press the MENU button.2Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to switch between menu tabs.3Press the S or

1Thumb IndexPreparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsShootingPlayback, ErasingPrint Order, TransferringConnectingMy Camera SettingsAppendixIntroduces you

Selecting Menus and Settings (continued)46Menu Items Selectable with the MENU Button and Default SettingsThis chart shows the options for each menu an

47Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsSelf-timerSets the duration before the self-timer releases the shutter once the shutter button is pressed.7710

Selecting Menus and Settings (continued)48z (Play) MenuConverterAdjusts the camera most appropriately when separately sold Tele-converter TC-DC58A or

49Preparing the Camera, Basic Functionsz (Set up) MenuPrint OrderSets the images that will be printed on a direct print compatible printer or at a ph

Selecting Menus and Settings (continued)50LCD BrightnessSets the brightness level of the LCD monitor.– (Normal)*/ (Bright) Power SavingAuto Power Dow

51Preparing the Camera, Basic Functionsz (My Camera) MenuYou can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selft

52Resetting the Settings to DefaultYou can reset the menu and button operation settings to default.1Turn on the camera.z You can turn on the camera in

53Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings Auto ModeIn this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything

Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting (continued)54Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Reviewing the ImageAfter a photo is taken, the

55Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settingsz Switching between the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder While the Image is DisplayedYou can switch between t

2Table of Contents: Functions and operations tables. These pages are shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find.Read This First . . . . . . .

Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting (continued)56Changing the Image Display DurationThe length of time images are displayed after a photo has been

57Shooting – Letting the Camera Select SettingsChanging the Resolution and CompressionYou can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies)

Changing the Resolution and Compression (continued)58z Movies can be shot with the following resolution.Resolution640 x 480 pixels320 x 240 pixels160

59Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settingsz See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 192).z See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)

60Changing the File FormatThe recording file format can be switched to the RAW format before shooting the image.With the standard JPEG file format, th

61Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings1Press the FUNC. button.2Select L* (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) or L* (Display Panel) using the S or Tarrow

62 Using the Built-In FlashUse the flash according to the guidelines below. (In Movie mode, the flash cannot be used.)* No icon appears on the display

63Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings2Shoot the image.z The flash will fire if the built-in flash pops up automatically (Flash Pop-up functi

Using the Built-In Flash (continued)64Setting the Red-eye Reduction FunctionThe red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in dark ar

65Shooting – Letting the Camera Select SettingsUsing the Built-In Flash with the Flash Pop-up Function OffMode Dial 1In the [ (Rec.)] menu, set [F

3 Night Scene Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . .68 Movie M

66 Portrait ModeUse this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur. Landscape ModeUse this mode to shoot expansive lan

67Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings Night Scene ModeUse this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or nigh

68 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)Use this mode to shoot a series of overlapping frames for merging (stitching) into a large panoramic image

69Shooting – Letting the Camera Select SettingsShootingImages can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode.z Compose each frame so t

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) (continued)703Shoot the first image.z The exposure and white balance settings are set and locked wit

71Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings Movie ModeUse this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be selected from the following settings (p

Movie Mode (continued)72z You are recommended to use a CF card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 139). The supplied C

73Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings Macro ModeUse the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects when the distance from the tip of the lens

Macro Mode (continued)74z In macro mode, the correct image brightness sometimes cannot be obtained with flash photography. Please set the ND f

75Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings Super Macro ModeCompared with normal Macro mode, you can get even closer to the subject and focus on t

4Editing Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Super Macro Mode (continued)763Shoot the image.z Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 53).z During Super Macro mode, only th

77Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings Self-TimerYou can take pictures with the self-timer in any shooting mode.Setting the Number of Seconds

78Digital ZoomWith the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be zoomed as follows:8.8x, 11x, 14x, 18x and 22x.Mode Dial 1In

79Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings Continuous ShootingUse this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pressed.

Continuous Shooting (continued)80Selecting a Continuous Shooting Modez The interval between frames lengthens somewhat when the internal memory

81Shooting – Selecting Particular EffectsCamera settings such as shutter speed and aperture value can be freely changed for shooting. Program AEUse th

Program AE (continued)82 Setting the Shutter SpeedWhen you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatical

83Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects2Turn the main dial and select a shutter speed.3Shoot the image.z The correct exposure has been set if the sh

Setting the Shutter Speed (continued)84z See page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode.z Please note that camera shake becomes a

85Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects Setting the ApertureWhen you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically sel

5Test ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is oper

Setting the Aperture (continued)86z Depending on the zoom position, certain aperture values may not be available.z See page 202 for settings t

87Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and ApertureYou can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achiev

Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture (continued)88z See page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode.z For the correlatio

89Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects Selecting an AF FrameThe AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses and can

90 Switching between Light Metering ModesEvaluative Metering is the default light metering mode. This can be switched to another metering mode.Mode Di

91Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects1Press the button to select the metering mode.z Each press of the button changes the metering mode as fol

92 Adjusting the ExposureAdjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright bac

93Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera r

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) (continued)94Setting a Custom White BalanceYou can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting

95Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects2Select (Custom1) or (Custom2) using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector.3Aim the came