Canon PowerShot G10 User Manual

Camera User GuideENGLISHEnsure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 248 – 257).Getting Started Guidep. 9

Please Read8Video FormatPlease set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 228). Languag

98The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter spee

99Shooting Using the Mode DialSome aperture values may not be available with certain zoom positions (p. 97).z The maximum shutter speed with synchroni

100You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and ApertureAvailable Shooting Modes p. 298

101Shooting Using the Mode Dial3Shoot.• The current exposure level appears on the right side of the exposure level indicator, while the correct exposu

102Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.Shooting Pano

103Shooting Using the Mode Dial2Select the shooting direction.1. Use the control dial to select a shooting direction.You can select from the following

104The maximum size for a single movie is 4 GB*, and shooting will continue until your memory card is full. Actual maximum recording times vary depend

105Shooting Using the Mode Dial2Select a movie mode.1. Use the control dial to select a movie mode.• See Changing the Colors and Shooting (p. 148) for

106z Adjust the zoom setting before shooting. The combined digital and optical zoom factor will display on the LCD monitor. When the zoom factor displ

107Shooting Using the Mode DialChanging Movie Recording Pixels1Select the recording pixels. 1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select

9zPreparationszShooting Still ImageszViewing Still ImageszErasingzPrintingzShooting MovieszViewing MovieszDownloading Images to a ComputerzSystem MapG

108The microphone level (sound recording level) of the movie, sound memos (p. 194) and sound recorder (p. 195) and wind filter setting (p. 195) can be

109Shooting Using the Mode DialYou can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode. When necessary, you c

1103Register.1. Use the or button to select [] or [ ].2. Press the button.3. Press the MENU button.z The ISO speed setting and the exposure comp

111Various Shooting MethodsThe camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down.* The focus position of first image is fixed.You can a

112To Cancel Continuous Shooting: Follow procedure 1 to select .2Shoot.• The camera will continue to record successive images while the shutter butto

113Various Shooting MethodsYou can make detailed built-in flash and external flash* settings to fit the shooting conditions.* See Setting the External

114Slow Synchro The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This reduces the chance that only the background will appear dark when a night sc

115Various Shooting MethodsDisplaying and Setting [Flash Control]1Select [Flash Control].1. Press the MENU button.2. In the menu, use the or but

116You 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]

117Various Shooting Methods3Press the shutter button halfway.• Pressing the shutter button halfway zooms a section of the display according to the fol

Preparations10Getting Started GuidePreparations1. Insert the battery until it clicks into the battery charger.2. Plug the battery charger (CB-2LZ) int

118Checking Focus Right After Shooting (Focus Check)Allows you to check the focus of an image taken. It is also easy to check people’s expressions and

119Various Shooting MethodsTo Cancel the Focus Check: Press the shutter button halfway.3Shoot.• The recorded image will be displayed.• Frames are disp

120You can set the AF mode.Switching between Focus SettingsAvailable Shooting Modes p. 298ContinuousThe camera is continually focusing on whatever it

121Various Shooting MethodsThe AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses.Selecting an AF Frame ModeAvailable Shooting

122z If the LCD monitor display is turned off, the focus setting will change as follows (only [AiAF] and [Center] are available). - [Face Detect] will

123Various Shooting MethodsMoving the AF Frame ([AiAF] or [FlexiZone] Selected)The AF frame can be moved manually allowing you to focus precisely on t

124Changing the AF Frame Size ([AiAF] or [FlexiZone] selected)You can change the size of the AF frame to match the size of the subject. When the subje

125Various Shooting MethodsOnce the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range. The AF fram

1262Press the shutter button halfway.• The face frame ( ) of main subject will change into .• If the camera has difficulty focusing, the face frame w

127Various Shooting MethodsWith Servo AF, the focus remains on a subject for as long as the shutter button is pressed halfway, so you do not miss oppo

Preparations11Getting Started Guide1. Slide the cover (a) and open it (b).2. Push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow (c) and insert the ba

128It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings• Scenes with a mixture o

129Various Shooting MethodsTo Release the AF Lock: Press the MF button.3Press and hold the shutter button halfway and press the MF button.• and MF In

130Shooting in Manual Focus ModeThe focus can be manually set.1Turn on the LCD monitor.2Press the MF button to display .• The MF indicator is displaye

131Various Shooting MethodsTo Cancel the Manual Focus: Press the MF button.Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus (Safety MF)First,

1322Make settings.1. Use the or button to select [On].2. Press the MENU button.3Focus the camera with the manual focus, then press the shutter but

133Various Shooting MethodsThe camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset fart

134You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subje

135Various Shooting MethodsChanging the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value CombinationThe automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aper

136You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject.To Release the FE Loc

137Various Shooting MethodsAdjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot agains

Preparations12Getting Started Guide3. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.4. Close the cover (d) and slide until it clicks (e).Ensure th

138When shooting scenes in which faces or subjects appear darkened, you can set the camera to automatically detect faces and dark areas and compensate

139Various Shooting MethodsIn this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots at the same interval as

140The ND filter reduces light intensity to 1/8 (3 stops) of the actual level, allowing for slower shutter speeds and smaller aperture values.To Cance

141Various Shooting MethodsSwitching between Metering ModesAvailable Shooting Modes p. 298EvaluativeAppropriate for standard shooting conditions, incl

142Moving the Spot AE Point to the AF Frame/ Centering the Spot AE Point1Select [FlexiZone].1. Press the MENU button.2. In the menu, use the or

143Various Shooting MethodsNormally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural lo

144The white balance setting cannot be adjusted when or is selected for My Colors.Using the Custom White BalanceTake a custom white balance (Cus

145Various Shooting Methodsz You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom w

146You can change the look of an image when it is shot.* If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin, those colors will also be chang

147Various Shooting Methods////////// (Setting the Custom Color Mode)1Select a My Colors setting.1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to sel

Preparations13Getting Started GuideTo Remove the BatteryPush the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and hold it while pulling the battery out.

148You can easily change the colors in an image or movie, allowing you to enjoy producing various effects. Depending on the shooting conditions, howev

149Various Shooting MethodsShooting with Color Accent Mode1Select or .Still image:1. Set the mode dial to .2. Use the control dial to select .Movie

150z The default Color Accent is green.z You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash.z The specified Color Acc

151Various Shooting MethodsShooting with Color Swap Mode 1Select or .Still image:1. Set the mode dial to .2. Use the control dial to select .Movie:

1522Press the DISP. button.• The camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original image and the color swap

153Various Shooting MethodsSaving Original ImagesNot only can you save images with altered colors when shooting still images with the Color Accent or

154If you set [Auto Category] to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded. Categorizing Images Automatically

155Various Shooting MethodsYou can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button.To Cancel the Shortcut Button: Select in St

156Using the Button1Press the button.• , , : Each time that the button is pressed, the settings of the registered functions are switched.• ,

157Various Shooting MethodsYou can quickly access commonly used menu items from a single screen by registering them in My Menu. You can also configure

Preparations14Getting Started GuideThe Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on.1. Press the power button.2. Select t

1583Change the order in which menu items are displayed.1. Use the or button to select [Sort].2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to sel

159Playback/ErasingTo Cancel the Magnified Display: Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.)In

160To Return to Single Image Playback: Press the zoom lever toward .Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)1Press the zoom lever toward .• Up

161Playback/ErasingFocus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. Moreover, as you can change the display size and switch images,

162Changing the Display Magnification and Display PositionTo Cancel Changing the Display Size and Display Position: Press the MENU button.Switching Fr

163Playback/ErasingWhen 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 obj

1643Display the Images., , Selected1. Use the or button to select date, category or folder for playback.• You can check the target image by using

165Playback/ErasingYou can organize images into prepared categories. Category information recorded with the [Auto Category] function (p. 154) can be e

166[Select][Select Range]3Categorize the images.1. Use the or button to select images to categorize.2. Use the or button to select a category.

167Playback/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

Preparations15Getting Started GuideYou can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages.1. Press the (Playback) button.2. Hol

168You can trim a required portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file.Trimming a Portion of an Image1Select [Trimming].1. Press the M

169Playback/Erasing3Adjust the trimming frame.• You can change the size of the trimming frame using the zoom lever. However, the resolution of the sav

170z , , or images, and images recorded in cannot be trimmed.z Some images shot with another camera cannot be trimmed.z The aspect ratio for im

171Playback/ErasingViewing Movies1Display a movie.1. Use the or button to select a movie.2. Press the button.• Images with a icon are movies.2

172Operating the Movie Control Panel* Printing is possible only from printers that support (PictBridge) connections. For details, refer to the opera

173Playback/ErasingYou can delete portions of recorded movies.Editing MoviesMovies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1-second increme

1743Select [Save].1. Use the or button to select .2. Press the button.4Save the file.1. Use the , , or button to select [New File] or [Ov

175Playback/ErasingImages can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display.Rotating Images in the Display1Select [Rotate].1. Press the MENU button.

176You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images.Playback with Transition EffectsNo transition effect.The displayed ima

177Playback/ErasingAutomated playback of memory card images.Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard

Preparations16Getting Started GuideYou should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.1. Press t

178To Stop the Slide Show: Press the MENU button.Transition EffectsYou can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another.3St

179Playback/ErasingSelect a date/category/folder to play back ( , , )1Select a playback method.1. Use the or button to select , or .2. Press the

180Selecting 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

181Playback/ErasingAdjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings• Play TimeSets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3 – 10 seconds, 15

182You can correct red eyes in recorded images.Red-Eye Correction FunctionRed eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may

183Playback/Erasing3Correct the image.1. Use the , , or button to select [Start].2. Press the button.4Save the image.1. Use the , , or b

184z Red-eye correction cannot be performed on and RAW images. When shooting in [Record + ], red-eye correction can be performed on the JPEG image,

185Playback/ErasingAdd Correction Frame1Select [Add Frame].1. Use the , , or button to select [Add Frame].2. Press the button.• A green frame

186Removing Correction Frames1Select [Remove Frame].1. Use the , , or button to select [Remove Frame].2. Press the button.2Select a frame you

187Playback/ErasingYou can automatically detect and brighten dark areas in an image, and then save it as a new image.Brightening Dark Areas (i-Contras

Shooting Still Images17Getting Started GuideShooting Still Images 1. Press the power button.• The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will

1884Save the image.1. Use the or button to select [OK].2. Press the button.• If you wish to continue compensating of another image, repeat opera

189Playback/ErasingYou can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is

1903Select a My Colors type.1. Use the or button to select the My Colors type.• The displayed image will reflect the My Colors effect.• You can pr

191Playback/Erasingz You cannot add effects to RAW images using the My Colors function.z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, the M

192You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings.Resizing Images1600 × 1200 pixels 640 × 480 pixels 32

193Playback/Erasing4Save 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

194In playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format.Sound Memo PanelUse the or

195Playback/ErasingYou can record sound only, without images, for up to two hours at one time.Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder)1Select [Sound Reco

196Sound Recorder PanelUse the or button to select an option and press the FUNC./SET button.Exit Returns to the menu screen.Record Starts recordin

197Playback/ErasingYou can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. Protecting ImagesSelect You can configure the protection setti

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

Shooting Still Images18Getting Started Guide5. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot.• The shutter sound will play and the image will

198[Select][Select Range]3Protect the image.1. Use the or button to select an image to protect.2. Press the button.• Pressing the FUNC./SET butt

199Playback/Erasing4Select the last image.1. Use the button to switch to selecting the last image.2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to

200[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder]3Select the images.1. Use the or button to select a date/category/folder to protect.2.

201Playback/Erasing[All Images]3Protect the images.1. Use the or button to select [Protect].2. Press the button.• Returns to the selection metho

202You can erase images from a memory card.Erasing Imagesz Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an im

203Playback/Erasing[Select]3Select the image.1. Use the or button to select an image to erase.2. Press the button.• Pressing the FUNC./SET butto

204[Select Range]3Select the first image.• You can use the control dial to select the first or last image.1. Press the button.2. Use the or butt

205Playback/Erasing[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder]5Erase the images.1. Press the button to select [Erase].2. Press the bu

206[All Images]3Erase the images.1. Use the or button to select [OK].2. Press the button.• Selecting [Cancel] cancels selection of the image you

207Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the cam

Viewing Still Images19Getting Started GuideViewing Still Images1. Press the (Playback) button.2. Use the or button to display the image you wish

2081Select [Print Settings].1. Press the button.2. Press the MENU button.3. Use the or button to select the menu.4. Use the or button to se

209Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSingle ImagesSelect Images & Qty.Configures print settings for single images as you view them.Select RangeFor p

210[Select Images & Qty.]2Select the images.Selection methods differ depending on the Print Type settings (p. 207).Standard ( )/Both ( )1. Use the

211Print Settings/Transfer Settings[Select Range]2Select the first image.• You can use the control dial to select the first or last image.1. Press the

212[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder]4Configure the print settings.1. Press the button to select [Order].2. Press the button

213Print Settings/Transfer Settings[Select All Images][Clear All Selections]2Configure the print settings.1. Use the or button to select [OK].2. P

214You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how

215Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSingle ImagesMark all 3Select an image to transfer.1. Use the or button to select an image to transfer.2. Press

216Configuring the CameraThis camera is equipped with a power saving function, which can automatically turn off the power or LCD monitor.Power Saving

217Configuring the CameraWhen traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-

Erasing20Getting Started GuideErasing1. Press the (Playback) button.2. Use the or button to select an image to erase and press the button.You

218Switching to the Destination Time Zone3Select an area as home.1. Use the or button to select a home time zone.2. Press the button.• To set th

219Configuring the Camera2Select (World).1. Use the or button to select .2. Press the MENU button twice.• To change the destination time zone, u

220We recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped.Low Level Formatting Memory

221Configuring the CameraThe images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.Resetting the Fi

222File and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned

223Configuring the CameraYou can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder.Creating a Folder

224Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation1Select [Create Folder].1. Press the MENU button.2. Use the or button to select the menu.

225Configuring the CameraYour camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera

226When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower end to be “down”. It

227Configuring the CameraResetting Settings to Their Default Values1Select [Reset All].1. Press the MENU button.2. Use the or button to select the

Printing21Getting Started GuidePrinting1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer.• Open the camera’s terminal cover and insert the in

228Connecting 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

229Connecting to a TVz The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 61). The default setting

230Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sou

231Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the

232[Start-up Sound]/[Operation Sound]/[Self-timer Sound]/[Shutter Sound]1. Use the or button to select (Record).2. Press the button.3. After r

233Troubleshooting• Camera (p. 233)• When the power is turned on (p. 234)• LCD monitor/Viewfinder (p. 234)• Shooting (p. 236)• Shooting movies (p. 241

234When 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 “Write protect”.z

235TroubleshootingThe display darkens.The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light.z This is a normal occurrence in dev

236 appears.This displays when using a memory card that has print settings or transfer settings set by other DPOF-compliant cameras.z These settings w

237TroubleshootingMemory card is not formatted correctly.z Format the memory card (pp. 16, 220).z If reformatting does not work, the memory card logic

Printing22Getting Started Guide4. Use the or button to select an image to print and press the button.• The button will blink blue and printing

238Subject in recorded image is too dark.Insufficient light for shooting.z Set the built-in flash to (Flash on) (p. 73).z Use a high-output external

239TroubleshootingImage contains noise.ISO speed is too high. z Higher ISO speeds and (High ISO Auto) setting may increase image noise. For higher

240Eyes appear red.Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas.z Shoot with [Red-Eye Lamp] in the [Flash Control] menu

241TroubleshootingShooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly.The following types of memory cards ar

242File name was changed with a computer or file location was changed.z Set the file name or location on the file format/structure of the camera (refe

243TroubleshootingTV monitor outputImage is distorted or not showing on TV monitor.Incorrect video system setting.z Set the video system to the approp

244List of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for t

245List 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

246Incompatible WAVEA sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In addition, sound cannot

247List of MessagesUnselectable imageYou attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image.Cannot selectIn selecting the image range for catego

Printing23Getting Started GuidePrinting from a Print ListYou can add images directly to a print list by merely pressing the button immediately after

248Appendixz Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions” section. Alwa

249Appendixz 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 hig

250Batteryz Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat.z The battery should not be immersed in water or sea wate

251AppendixOthersz Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage

252CautionsEquipmentz Do not get the camera caught on other objects or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when wearing or holding it by the neck s

253AppendixFlashz 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 y

254Preventing MalfunctionsCameraAvoid Strong Magnetic Fieldsz Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generati

255Appendixz Do not allow any metal objects such as key rings to touch the ( ) and ( ) terminals (Fig. A). To carry the battery or store it during per

256z It takes approximately 2 hours 20 minutes to fully charge the battery from a depleted state (based on Canon’s testing standards).• Charging it wi

257Appendixz Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations.• Locations subject to dust or sand• Locations subject to high humidity and h

Shooting Movies24Getting Started GuideShooting Movies 1. Press the power button.2. Select a shooting mode.1. Set the mode dial to (Movie).2. Use the

258It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connecting it to a

259Appendix4Press and hold the DC Coupler cable cover using the cable, then close the memory card/battery cover. • Always disconnect the compact power

260When attaching the Tele-converter TC-DC58D (each sold separately) you also need the Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K. Tele-converter TC-DC58DThis

261Appendix Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58KThis is a lens adapter required for attaching the teleconverter. The adapter can be taken apart into a fr

2624Align the z mark on the conversion lens adapter with the z mark on the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arrows until locked.•

263AppendixConverter SettingsSet up when shooting using the [IS Mode] (p. 85) by attaching the Tele-converter TC-DC58D, sold separately.The Icons on t

264Changing the Ring ColorYou can change the color of the ring using the separately sold Ring Accessory Kit RAK-DC2.1Be sure that the camera is turned

265AppendixYou can make your flash photography even clearer and more natural appearing with the use of a separately sold externally mounted flash. The

2662Turn the external flash on and turn the camera on.• (red) appears on the LCD monitor.3Turn the mode dial to the desired mode.z Speedlite 220EX*•

267Appendixz Speedlite 430EX II and 580EX II• The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 second.• The flash will automatically adjust its output

Shooting Movies25Getting Started Guide4. Press the shutter button halfway to focus.• When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights

268Setting the Externally Mounted Flash1Display the Flash Settings screen.1. Hold the button down for more than one second.• Before making flash set

269Appendix2Make settings.1. Use the or button to select the items you wish to set.2. Use the or button to set the item.3. Press the MENU butt

270Speedlite 430EX II/580EX II Settings* : Default setting. : Settings are retained even when the camera power is turned off.1) The settings from the

271Appendixz [Flash Control] will not display when the flash is turned off. Before making flash settings, turn the flash on.z When an external flash i

272High-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

273AppendixBatteriesz Charge becomes Severely LimitedIf the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the battery terminals well with a dry

274By using the RS60-E3 Remote Switch (sold separately), you can avoid any camera shake that may occur when you press the shutter button. The remote s

275AppendixCamera 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

276All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice, at our sole disc

277AppendixShutter : Mechanical shutter + electronic shutterShutter Speeds : 1/60 – 1/4000 sec.15 – 1/4000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)• Slow shut

Viewing Movies26Getting Started GuideViewing Movies1. Press the (Playback) button.2. Use the or button to display a movie and press the button.

278External Flash : Flash output compensation (±2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments), Red-Eye Correction, Red-eye Reduction, flash output settings (19 le

279AppendixFile Format : Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliantData Type :::Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)*/RAW (CR2)**Movies: MOV (Imag

280Audio : Quantization Bit Rate: 16 bitSampling RateSound Memos: 11.025 kHzMovies: 44.100 kHzSound Recorder: 11.025 kHz/22.050 kHz/44.100 kHzPlayback

281AppendixBattery Capacity (Battery Pack NB-7L (Fully charged))z The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.z Mov

282Memory Cards, Estimated Capacities and Image Data Sizes (Estimated)Still ImageThis reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual

283AppendixMovie ( (Standard), (Color Accent), (Color Swap))The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time.Depending on the memory ca

284Battery Charger CB-2LZ/CB-2LZECompact Power Adapter CA-PS700(Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC50)Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (

285AppendixTele-converter TC-DC58D (Sold Separately)Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K (Sold Separately)(T): Max. telephoto*1 When mounted on PowerShot

Index286IndexNumerics3:2 Guide ... 66AAE Lock) ... 134AEB Mode...

Index287FFace Detect... 121Face Select and Track... 125FE Lock... 136File Numbering

Downloading Images to a Computer27Getting Started GuideDownloading Images to a ComputerWe recommend using the supplied software.Items to Prepare• Came

Index288My Camera Settings ... 230Changing ... 230Registering... 231My Category...

Index289Transition ... 176Trimming... 168Tv...

290AddendumAddendumThe Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58K, Off Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3, and Bracket BKT-DC1 (all sold separately) are required to attach

291Addendum3Press the ring release button (a) and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow (b).4When the { mark on the ring and t

292Addendum6Attach the Off Camera Shoe Cord to the bracket.• Slide the bracket screw to the outer end of the bracket, and secure the screw into the tr

293Addendum8Attach the camera connection component of the Off Camera Shoe Cord to the hot shoe on the top of the camera.9Attach the controller for the

294Addendum10Attach the Macro Ring Lite or Macro Twin Lite to the conversion lens adapter.Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX• Press and hold the release buttons

295Addendum11Turn the mode dial to the desired mode.• The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 second.• The flash will automatically adjust it

296Addendumz When you are using Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, you can shoot in E-TTL automatic flash exposure compensation mode

297Trademark Acknowledgments• The SDHC logo is a trademark.About MPEG-4 Licensing“This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 stand

Let’s Get Started!1Let’s Get Started!This guide is divided into the following two sections.Next...Learning Morep. 39First...p. 9Getting Started GuideT

Downloading Images to a Computer28Getting Started GuideMacintosh1. Installing the software.Windows1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in t

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Downloading Images to a Computer29Getting Started GuideMacintoshDouble-click the icon in the CD-ROM window. When the installer panel appears, click

Downloading Images to a Computer30Getting Started Guide4. Open CameraWindow.WindowsSelect [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK].CameraWindow appears.Mac

Downloading Images to a Computer31Getting Started GuideUse this method to download images using camera operations.1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer

Downloading Images to a Computer32Getting Started GuideYou can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downlo

Downloading Images to a Computer33Getting Started Guide2. Use the or button to select images to download and press the button.• The images will

System Map34Getting Started GuideSystem MapNeck StrapNS-DC8Battery PackNB-7L*1 (With Terminal Cover)Waterproof Case WeightWW-DC1AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC5

System Map35Getting Started Guide*1 Also available for purchase separately.*2 See the user guide supplied with the printer for more information on the

System Map36Getting Started GuideThe following camera accessories are sold separately.Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer

System Map37Getting Started Guide• Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX / Macro Twin Lite MT-24EXThese flashes are specially designed to allow a wider range of mac

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

System Map38Getting Started Guide• Remote Switch RS60-E3Connecting the remote switch to the camera allows you to release the shutter button without to

39Learning More

40Components Guide Front Viewa Lamp (AF Assist Beam: p. 56, Red-Eye Reduction Lamp: p. 114, Self-Timer Lamp: p. 75)b Strap Mount (p. 13)c Hot Shoe (p

Components Guide41 Back Viewa Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 63)b Viewfinderc Terminal Coverd DC Coupler Cable Cover (p. 259)e Memory Card/Battery Cover (p

42 Controlsa Indicators (p. 45)b Diopter Adjustment Dialc (Shortcut)/ (Print/Share) Button (pp. 21, 31, 155)d Exposure Compensation Dial (p. 137)e E

Components Guide43Turning the control dial counterclockwise is equivalent to pressing the button, while turning the control dial clockwise is equival

44The button can turn the camera on/off and switch between the shooting/playback modes.* The amount of time before the lens automatically retracts c

Components Guide45The indicators on the back of the camera will light or blink under the following conditions.• Upper IndicatorGreen : Ready to shoot

46Displaying the ClockYou can display the current date and time for a 5-second* interval using the following two methods.* Default setting.a Hold the

47Basic OperationsSettings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FU

Table of Contents3Shooting Close-ups (Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48Rec., Play, Print, Set up, My Camera and My Menu Menus (MENU Button)Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these men

49Basic OperationsShooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and MenusAvailable Shooting Modes p. 298Information Displayed Setting Methoda

50iAuto Rotate ( ) MENU button (Set up menu)jShooting Mode Mode dial, control dialkImage Stabilization()MENU button (Rec. menu)li-Contrast ( ) MENU bu

51Basic OperationsPlayback Mode (Detailed) If the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake warning icon ( ) displays, this indicates that a slow s

52The following information may also be displayed with some images.A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format

53Basic OperationsShooting ModeSettings using the , , MF, or / buttonSettings using the ISO Speed Dial or Exposure Compensation DialMenu Item Op

54FUNC. MenuMenu Item OptionsReference PageWhite Balancep. 143My Colorsp. 146Bracketpp. 133, 139Flash Compensation/Flash Outputp. 113ND Filterp. 140Co

55Basic OperationsRec. Menu Menu Item OptionsSummary/Reference PageAF Framep. 121/ Face Detect*/AiAF/Center/ / / FlexiZone*/Face Detect/AiAFAF-Point Z

56*1 Default setting for LCD monitor 1.*2 Default setting for LCD monitor 2.Auto ISO Shift On/Off* p. 88MF-Point Zoom On*/Off p. 130Safety MF On*/Off

57Basic OperationsPlay Menu Menu ItemReference PageSlide Show p. 177My Category p. 165Erase p. 202Protect p. 197i-Contrast p. 187Red-Eye Correctionp.

Table of Contents4Using the ND Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Switching between Metering Modes. . . . . . . .

58Print Menu Menu Item OptionsReference PagePrint Displays the print menu. –Select Image & Qty.Configures print settings for individual images as

59Basic OperationsSet up Menu Menu Item Options Summary/Reference PageMute On/Off*Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds (except for when the mem

60LCD Brightness –7 to 0 * to +7 Use the or button to adjust the brightness.You can check the brightness in the LCD monitor while you are adjustin

61Basic OperationsPrint MethodThe connection method with the printer can be changed for printing. Although it is normally not necessary to change the

62My Camera Menu My Menu Menu Item OptionsReference PageTheme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item.p. 230Start-up Image Sets the im

63Basic OperationsSwitching LCD Monitor Display ModesEach press of the DISP. button, changes the display mode of the LCD monitor. See Information Disp

64 Playback Mode or Rec. Review (Right After Shooting)z The LCD monitor does not shut off in the ( , , ), or mode.z The LCD monitor will not s

65Basic OperationsLCD Monitor BrightnessThe brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways.• Changing settings using the Set u

66You can select which LCD monitor display modes are enabled when the DISP. button is pressed, as well as select which of the following information is

67Basic Operations2Select [LCD/Viewfinder].1. Use the , , or button to select , or .• Sets LCD monitor display mode after the DISP. button is p

Table of Contents5Setting the World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217Low Level Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . .

68Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsThe zoom can be adjusted from 28 – 140 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms.You can also use the control

69Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsYou can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting.The available shooting characteristics and focal length

70About the Safety ZoomDepending on the number of recording pixels set, you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing up to a factor

71Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsShooting with the Digital Zoom1Select [Digital Zoom].1. Press the MENU button.2. In the menu, use the or butto

72Shooting with the Digital Tele-ConverterThe digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used

73Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsUsing the FlashAvailable Shooting Modes p. 2981Press the button.1. Use the or button to change the flash mode.

74Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. The image area at the minimum shooting distance from the end of the lens to the subject

75Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsYou can set the time delay and the number of shots you wish to take in advance., , Using the Self-TimerAvailable Sho

76To Cancel the Self-Timer:Follow Step 3 to select .Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( )2Make settings.1. Use the or button to select

77Commonly Used Shooting Functions (Using the FaceSelf-Timer)2Make settings.1. Use the or to select [Self-Timer], and the or button to select

About this Guide6Symbol Conventions in this GuideAbout this Guide: This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation.: This mark denotes

782Set the number of shots.1. Press the MENU button.2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Drive Settings].3. Press the button.4. Use th

79Commonly Used Shooting Functions5Have the other subject enter the composition and face the camera.• When the new face is detected, the blinking of t

80Approximate Values for Recording Pixels: Approximate values for recording pixels with decimal fractions rounded off.*1 rounded up to two significant

81Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsApproximate Values for Compression SettingsSee Memory Cards, Estimated Capacities and Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (

82This camera records images as either JPEG images or RAW images.JPEG image (/////)When pictures are taken as JPEG images, the images are processed in

83Commonly Used Shooting Functions1Select .1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select and the or to select .3. Press the button

84Simultaneously Recording RAW and JPEG Images1Select [Record + ].1. Press the MENU button.2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Record

85Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsThe lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when y

862Make settings.1. Use the or button to select the image stabilizer settings.2. Press the MENU button.z Camera shake may not be fully corrected w

87Commonly 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

Please Read7Please ReadTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm t

88When the camera shake warning icon ( ) appears during shooting, this function allows you to increase ISO speed and to shoot at a shutter speed which

89Commonly Used Shooting Functions3Press the shutter button halfway.• When is displayed, the button lights in blue.4Press and hold the shutter but

90Shooting Using the Mode DialThe camera automatically selects settings.: Auto (p. 17) Image zoneWhen a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting co

91Shooting Using the Mode DialWhen a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for

92 Night SceneAllows you to capture people against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The flash is directed at the person and the shutter

93Shooting Using the Mode Dial FoliageShoots trees and leaves - such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms - in vivid colors. SnowShoots without a

94 ISO 3200Selects the highest possible ISO speed (3200, twice the ISO 1600 speed) and increases the shutter speed to minimize blurring of moving subj

95Shooting Using the Mode DialThe camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. You can set the

96When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness.Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch

97Shooting Using the Mode DialThe nature of CCDs is such that noise in the recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds. This camera, however, appl