Canon IXUS 230 HS User Manual Page 1

Camera User GuideENGLISH• Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section, before using the camera.• Reading this guide will

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

100You can make the main subject, such as people, appear bright by having the camera provide the appropriate illumination with the flash. At the same

101You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash.Choose [Flash Settings].z Press the n button to choose [Flash Sett

102When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears on the screen.Choose [Blink Detection].z Press the n button to

103Using Various Functions forShooting MoviesThis chapter serves as a more advanced version of the “Shooting Movies” and “Viewing Movies” sections in

104Just as with still images, you can let the camera select the best settings for the scene or add various effects while shooting movies.Choose a Shoo

105You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models. You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the

Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies106You can shoot fast moving subjects and play them back in slow motion. Audio will not be recorded.Choose .z Follow

Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies107Frame Rates and Playback Times (for 30 Sec. Clips)Frame Rate Playback Time240 fps Approx. 4 min.120 fps Approx. 2

108You can choose among 3 different image quality settings.Choose the image quality setting.z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to cho

109Wind Filter suppresses noise when the wind is strong. However, unnatural sound may result when used to record in locations with no wind.z Press the

Safety Precautions11• Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with

110The following functions can be used in the same way as for still images. However, depending on the Shooting mode, settings may not be available or

111You can trim the beginnings and ends of recorded movies.Choose *.z Follow Steps 1 – 3 on p. 33 to choose *, then press the m button.X The movie edi

Editing112Save the edited movie.z Press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button.z Press the qr buttons to choose [New File], then press th

113Using Various Playback andEditing FunctionsThis chapter explains various ways to play back and edit images.• Press the 1 button to enter Playback m

114Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want.Move the zoom lever toward g.X Images will display in an index

Viewing Images in Filtered Playback115You can select movies made in mode (p. 72) by date for viewing.Choose .z After pressing the m button, press th

Viewing Images in Filtered Playback116View the filtered images.z Press the op buttons to choose a filter for playback, then press the m button (except

117You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds.Choose ..z After pressing the m b

Viewing Slideshows118You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose

119You can magnify the area of a recorded image that was inside the AF Frame to check the focus.Press the p button to switch to the focus check displa

Safety Precautions12• In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust

120Move the zoom lever toward k.z The display will zoom in on the image. If you continue to hold the zoom lever, it will zoom in up to a maximum facto

121Grouped images taken in mode (p. 78) can also be viewed individually.Choose an image group.z Press the qr buttons to choose an image that display

Viewing Each Image in a Group122Grouped images taken in mode can be ungrouped and viewed individually.Choose [Group Images].z Press the n button to

123The camera will choose 4 images based on the displayed image.If you choose one of those images, the camera will select 4 more imagesletting you enj

124You can choose from 3 transition effects when switching between images in single image playback.Choose [Transition].z Press the n button to choose

Protecting Images125Choose [Protect].z Press the n button to choose [Protect] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.Choose a selection method.z Press

Protecting Images126Protect the image.z If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear.z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press

Protecting Images127Choose an ending image.z Press the r button to choose [Last image], then press the m button.z Press the qr buttons to choose an im

128You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since erased images cannot be recovered, exercise adequate caution before erasing. Protected i

Erasing Images129Erase.z If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear.z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button.C

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

130When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or

Tagging Images as Favorites131Complete the setting.z If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear.z Press the qr buttons to choose [OK

132You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in filtered playback (p. 115) and process all images at once by u

Organizing Images by Category (My Category)133Choose [My Category].z Press the n button to choose [My Category] in the 1 tab, then press the m button.

Organizing Images by Category (My Category)134Complete the setting.z If you press the n button, a confirmation screen will appear.z Press the qr butto

135You can change the orientation of an image and save it.Choose \.z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose \, then press the m b

136You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file.Choose [Resize].z Press the n button to choose [Resize

137You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file.Choose [Trimming].z Press the n button to choose [Trimming] in the 1

Adding Effects with the My Colors Function138You can change the color of an image and save it as a separate image. Refer to p. 88 for details on each

139The camera can detect areas in an image, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. A

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

140You can automatically correct red eyes in images and save them as new files.Choose [Red-Eye Correction].z Press the n button to choose [Red-Eye Cor

141PrintingThis chapter explains how to choose images for printing, and print using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately).Canon

142You can easily print the pictures you take by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (sold separately) using the supplied interfac

Printing Images143Choose c.z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose c, then press the m button again.Print images.z Press the op

Printing Images144Connect the camera to the printer.z Follow Steps 1 – 6 on pp. 142 - 143 to display the screen on the left.Choose a menu option.z Pre

Printing Images145Trimming and Printing (Trimming)You can cut out a portion of an image for printing.Choose [Trimming].z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 144

Printing Images146Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for PrintingChoose [Paper Settings].z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 144 to choose [Paper Settings], th

Printing Images147Available Layout OptionsPrinting ID PhotosChoose [ID Photo].z Follow Steps 1 – 4 on p. 146 to choose [ID Photo], then press the m bu

Printing Images148Connect the camera to the printer.z Follow Steps 1 – 6 on p. 142 to choose a movie and display the screen on the left.Choose a print

149You can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed as a ba

Charging the Battery15Number of Possible Shots/Shooting and Playback Times*1 The number of shots that can be taken is based on the Camera & Imagin

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)150You can set the print type, date and file number. These settings apply to all images chosen for printing.Choose

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)151Choose [Select Images & Qty.].z Press the n button to choose [Select Images & Qty.] in the 2 tab, then p

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)152Choose [Select Range].z Follow Step 1 on p. 151 to choose [Select Range], then press the m button.Choose images.

Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF)153Printing chosen images (DPOF)• When there are images added to the print list (pp. 149 – 152), the screen on the

154When you choose images on a memory card to use in Photobooks (max. 998 images) and use the included software to transfer them to a computer, the ch

Choosing Images for a Photobook155Choose an image.z Press the qr buttons to choose an image, then press the m button.X will appear on the screen.z Pr

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157Customizing CameraSettingsYou can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences.The first part of this chapter explains convenient a

158You can customize convenient and commonly used functions in the 3 tab (p. 45).You can change each of the camera’s operation sounds.z Choose [Sound

Changing Camera Settings159Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, you think that the rec

Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately)16The cards below can be used without restrictions on their capacities.• SD memory cards*• SDHC memory cards*

Changing Camera Settings160You can change the start-up screen that appears when you turn on the camera.z Choose [Start-up Image], then press the m but

Changing Camera Settings161Images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers in the order they were taken, from 0001 – 9999, and saved to folde

Changing Camera Settings162Images are saved into folders created each month, however, you can also create folders by shooting date.z Choose [Create Fo

Changing Camera Settings163You can set the power saving function (p. 50) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power.z Choose [P

Changing Camera Settings164When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting. If you p

165If you set the mode switch to 4, and the mode to G, you can change the settings in the 4 tab (p. 45).The lamp will automatically light to assist fo

Changing Shooting Function Settings166You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting.z Choose [Review], then press the qr b

Changing Shooting Function Settings167z Choose [IS Settings], then press the m button.z Press the op buttons to choose [IS Mode], then press the qr bu

168You can adjust the settings in the 1 tab by pressing the 1 button (p. 45).When you play back images on the camera, images shot in vertical orientat

169Useful InformationThis chapter introduces how to use the separately sold accessories and Eye-Fi card (also sold separately), troubleshooting tips,

17Insert the included battery and a memory card (sold separately).Check the card’s write-protect tab.z If the memory card has a write-protect tab, you

170Using Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST (sold separately) (p. 204), you can connect the camera to a TV to view images you have shot.Turn off the camera a

Viewing Images on a TV171You can use a TV to display the camera screen content while shooting.• To connect the camera to a TV, follow the Steps in “Vi

Viewing Images on a TV172Using a TV Remote to Control the CameraWhen you connect the camera to an HDMI CEC compatible TV, you can use the TV’s remote

Viewing Images on a TV173Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TVReturn Closes the menu.Group playbackDisplays groups of High-speed Bur

174If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery.Turn off

175Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to check whether Eye-Fi card use is authorized in the country or territory of use (p. 16).When you put a prepa

Using an Eye-Fi Card176You can check the Eye-Fi card’s access point SSID, or connection status.Choose [Connection info].z Press the n button to choose

177If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer

Troubleshooting178Image is blurred.• Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then press fully to shoot (p. 25).• Shoot the subject w

Troubleshooting179Recording images to the memory card takes a long time, or continuous shooting slows down.• Perform a low-level format of the memory

Inserting the Battery and Memory Card18Close the cover.z Close the cover ( ), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place ( ).Remove

List of Messages That Appear on the Screen180ComputerCannot transfer images to a computer.It may be possible to solve the problem when the camera is c

List of Messages That Appear on the Screen181Protected! (p. 124)Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back AVI/RAW• Unsupp

List of Messages That Appear on the Screen182Lens Error• This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or when using it in a locatio

183* : Standard, : Held verticallyWhen shooting, the camera detects if it is held vertically or horizontally, and adjusts settings accordingly for th

Information Displayed on the Screen184In A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses and select

Information Displayed on the Screen185Automatically sets the optimal image stabilization for the scene (Intelligent IS). In addition, the following ic

Information Displayed on the Screen186Playback (Detailed Information Display)Movies (pp. 31, 33), High-speed Burst (p. 78), Print List (p. 149)My Cate

Information Displayed on the Screen187Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing Movies” (p. 33)* Displays the frame of approx. 4 sec. before or after

188Functions and Menu ListsFunctions Available in Each Shooting ModeShooting ModesA4G I VFunctionExposure Compensation (p. 83) — {{{{{{{AE Lock/FE Loc

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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card19Number of Shots per Memory Card• Values are based on the default settings.• The number of shots that can be tak

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Functions and Menu Lists1943 Set up MenuItem Content Ref. PageMute On/Off* p. 46Volume Set all operation sounds (5 levels). p. 47Sound Options Set the

Functions and Menu Lists1951 Playback MenuItem Content Ref. PageSlideshow Plays back images automatically. p. 117EraseErases images (Select, Select Ra

Functions and Menu Lists1962 Print MenuItem Content Ref. PagePrintDisplays printing screen (When connected to a printer).—Select Images & Qty. Cho

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

198Image SensorCamera Effective Pixels...Approx. 12.1 million pixelsLensFocal Length ...5.0 (W) – 40.0

Specifications199Shooting Modes...Auto*1, P, Movie Digest, Portrait, Kids&Pets, Smart Shutter*2, High-speed Burst,

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

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

Specifications200Number of Recording PixelsStill Images ...16:9Large: 4000 x 2248, Medium 1: 2816 x 1584, Medium 2:

Specifications201Battery Pack NB-4LType...Rechargeable lithium-ion batteryNominal Voltage ...

202AccessoriesWrist Strap WS-DC11Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*DIGITAL CAMERA Solution DiskStereo AV Cable AVC-DC400STSupplied with CameraBattery Pack NB

203The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available.Battery Pack NB-

Separately Sold Accessories204Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400STz Use this cable to connect to a TV for shooting and viewing images.HDMI Cable HTC-100z Use t

205AAC Adapter Kit...174, 203Accessories ...203AE Lock ...

Index206FocusAF Frames... 27, 92AF Lock ... 96AF-Point Zoom ...

Index207RRecording Pixels (Image Size) ...59Red-Eye Correction...101, 140Resizing (Making Images Smaller)...

208Trademark Acknowledgments• The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.• HDMI, t

CEL-SS1CA210 © CANON INC. 2011Disclaimer• Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of

Setting the Date and Time21You can change the current date and time settings.Display the menu.z Press the n button.Choose [Date/Time].z Move the zoom

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

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

Formatting Memory Cards24Format the memory card.z Press the op buttons to choose [OK], then press the m button to start formatting.z When formatting e

25To take images that are in focus, be sure to first press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, then press fully to shoot.Press halfway (Pre

26Since the camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just sho

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)27X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused.Several AF frames will

Taking Pictures (Smart Auto)28• What if a blue frame appears when you press the shutter button halfway?A blue frame appears when a moving subject is d

29You can view the images you have taken on the screen.Enter Playback mode.z Press the 1 button.X The last image you took will appear.Choose an image.

3• Take some initial test shots and play them back to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and

30You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image

31The camera will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene.The audio will record in stereo.If you con

Shooting Movies32Stop shooting.z Press the movie button again.X The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie.X Shooting will automatically s

33You can view the movies you have shot on the screen.Enter Playback mode.z Press the 1 button.X The last image you took will appear.X appears on mov

34You can use the included software to transfer images you have shot with the camera to a computer for viewing. If you are already using software incl

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing35Windows Vista and Mac OS X (v10.5) are used for these explanations.Place the CD-ROM in the computer’s C

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing36Connect the camera to the computer.z Turn off the camera.z Open the cover ( ) and insert the included i

Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing37z When image transfer is complete, close CameraWindow and press the 1 button to turn the camera off, th

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39Learning MoreThis chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions.2

44 Shootz Shoot, leaving it to the camera to make settings (Auto mode) ... 26z Focus on faces ...

40Components GuideLensSpeakerZoom LeverShooting: i (Telephoto) / j (Wide Angle) (pp. 26, 32, 53)Playback: k (Magnify) / g (Index) (pp. 114, 120)Shutte

Components Guide41Mode SwitchUse the mode switch to change the Shooting mode.Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 42, 183, 186)Movie Button (pp. 31, 103)Mode Swi

42You can change the screen display using the p button. Refer to p. 183 for details on information that appears on the screen.ShootingPlaybackScreen D

Indicator43Screen Display in Low Light ConditionsThe display automatically brightens when shooting in low light conditions, allowing you to check the

44Commonly used functions can be set with the FUNC. menu.The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 190 – 191) or Playback

45Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ

46You can silence or adjust the volume of camera sounds.Display the menu.z Press the n button.Choose [Mute].z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.

Changing the Sound Settings47Display the menu.z Press the n button.Choose [Volume].z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.z Press the op buttons to

48The screen brightness can be adjusted in 2 ways.Display the menu.z Press the n button.Choose [LCD Brightness].z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3

49When you have mistakenly changed a setting, you can reset the camera to the default settings.Display the menu.z Press the n button.Choose [Reset All

What Do You Want to Do?51 Viewz Look at my pictures ... 29z Automatically play back

50To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera turns off automatically when it is not operated for a certain time.Power Saving during S

51Shooting with CommonlyUsed FunctionsThis chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the self-timer, and how to turn off the flash.• This

52You can shoot with the flash turned off.Press the r button.Choose !.z Press the qr buttons to choose !, then press the m button.X Once set, ! will a

53You can use the digital zoom to zoom up to approximately 32x maximum, and capture subjects that are too far away for the optical zoom to enlarge.Mov

54You can insert the shooting date and time in the lower right corner of an image. Once inserted, however, they cannot be deleted. Be sure to check be

55The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter b

Using the Self-Timer56The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs when

Using the Self-Timer57• When 2 or more shots are set, the exposure and white balance settings are set with the first shot. If the flash fires or you s

58You can change the width to height ratio of an image.Choose .z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the m butto

59You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings.Choose the recording pixel setting.z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , t

6Checking the Package Contents ...2Read This First ...3What Do You Want to Do? ...4Table of Contents .

Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)60Approximate Values for Recording Pixels and Compression Ratio (for 4:3 Aspect Ratios)• The values in t

61Adding Effects and Shootingin Various ConditionsThis chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions.4

62The camera will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode.Enter 4 mode.z Set the

Shooting in Various Conditions63Take nightscapes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene)z Lets you take beautiful snapshots of city nightscenes b

Shooting in Various Conditions64t Take shots of fireworks (Fireworks)z Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors.• In mode, hold the camera f

65You can add various effects to images when shooting.Choose a Shooting mode.z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose a Shooting mode.Shoot.Shoot image

Adding Effects and Shooting66Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.Choose .z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose .Choose an

Adding Effects and Shooting67This effect darkens and blurs the corners of the image, and changes the overall color so that it looks like an image shot

Adding Effects and Shooting68You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white.Choose .z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose .Choose

Adding Effects and Shooting69You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition.Choose T.z Follow Steps 1

Table of Contents75Choosing Settings Yourself...81Shooting in Program AE ... 82Adjusting the Brightness (Expos

Adding Effects and Shooting70You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color.Choose Y.z Follow Steps 1 –

Adding Effects and Shooting71Specify the range of colors to be swapped.z Press the op buttons to adjust the range of colors to be swapped.z Choose a n

72You can make a short movie of a day just by taking still images.Each time you take a picture, the scene just before taking your shot will be recorde

73The camera will shoot, even without pressing the shutter button, when it detects a smile.Choose .z Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 62 to choose , then pre

Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter)74Point the camera at a person and press the shutter button fully. The camera will shoot approximately 2

Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter)75The shutter will release approximately 2 seconds after the camera detects a new face (p. 92). You can u

Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter)76Join the subjects and look at the camera.X When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and self-timer

77You can set the shutter speed to a range between 1 and 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. However, you should attach the camera to a tripod to prev

78You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 8.7 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held.Choose .z Follow

79The camera takes 5 continuous shots, then detects various aspects of the shot such as facial expressions, and saves only one picture detected as the

Table of Contents88Printing...141Printing Images...142Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) ...

80Large subjects can be split into several shots that can later be merged together using the included software on a computer to create a panoramic ima

81Choosing Settings YourselfIn this chapter you will learn how to use the various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills.•

82You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences.AE stands for Auto Exposure.The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0

83You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of –2 to +2.Enter Exposure Compensation mode.z Press the

84The white balance (WB) function sets the optimal white balance for natural looking colors to match the shooting conditions.Choose the white balance

Changing the ISO Speed85Choose the ISO speed.z After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose , then press the m button again.Choose an

86The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum bri

87You can shoot continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 3.5 images/second while the shutter button is pressed fully and held.Choose a Drive m

88You can change the tone of an image, for example to sepia or black and white, when shooting.Choose My Colors.z After pressing the m button, press th

Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors)89The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and s

9• Icons are used in the text to represent the camera buttons and switches.• Language that displays on the screen appears inside [ ] (square brackets)

90If you set the camera to e, it focuses on close subjects only. The focusing range is approximately 1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.) from the end of the

Shooting Far Away Subjects (Infinity)91The focal length of the lens can be increased by 1.5x or 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less cha

92You can change the AF (Auto Focus) frame mode to match the scene you want to shoot.Choose [AF Frame].z Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] in th

Changing the AF Frame Mode93You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot (p. 94).The AF frame is locked to the center. This is effective

94You can choose the subject you want to focus on and shoot.Choose [Tracking AF].z Press the n button to choose [AF Frame] in the 4 tab, then press th

Magnifying the Focal Point95If you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will magnify and you can check the focus.Choose [AF-Point Zoom].z Pr

96The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.Lock

97While the shutter button is pressed halfway, the focus and exposure will continue to adjust, allowing you to take pictures of moving subjects withou

98You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions.Choose the metering method.z After pressing the

99You can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for “Auto Exposure”.Choose ! (p. 52).Lock the expo