Canon PowerShot SX10 IS User's Guide

Camera User GuideCamera User GuideCDI-E376-010 XXXXXX PRINTED IN JAPANENGLISHDIGITAL CAMERAEnsure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp. 243 – 252)

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. 223). Languag

98 Color SwapUse this option to transform a color specified in the screen into another (p. 146).z The shutter speed is slow in or mode. Always use

99Shooting Using the Mode DialThe camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. You can set the

100When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness of the subject.Faster shutter speeds all

101Shooting Using the Mode Dialz The shutter speed, zoom and aperture value have the following relationship.z The fastest shutter speed for flash sync

102The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter spe

103Shooting Using the Mode Dialz The maximum shutter speed with synchronized flash is 1/500 second*. Therefore, even if an aperture value is preset, t

104You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and ApertureAvailable Shooting Modes p. 284

105Shooting Using the Mode Dial3Shoot.• The current exposure level appears on the right side of the exposure level indicator, while the correct exposu

106Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.Shooting Pano

107Shooting Using the Mode Dial3Shoot the first frame of the sequence.• The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image.4Compos

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

108Various Shooting MethodsThe camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down.* The focus position of first image is fixed.You can a

109Various Shooting MethodsTo Cancel Continuous Shooting: Follow Step 1 to display .2Shoot.• The camera will continue to record successive images whi

110You can make detailed built-in flash and external flash* settings to fit the shooting conditions.* See Setting the Externally Mounted Flash (p. 260

111Various Shooting MethodsSlow Synchro The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This reduces the chance that only the background will app

112Displaying and Setting [Flash Control]1Select [Flash Control].1. Press the MENU button.2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Flash Con

113Various Shooting MethodsYou can zoom the display of the AF frame to check focus when shooting or right after taking a shot.Zooming the AF Frame and

1143Press the shutter button halfway.• Pressing the shutter button halfway zooms a section of the display according to the following AF Frame mode set

115Various Shooting MethodsChecking Focus Right After Shooting (Focus Check)Allows you to check the focus of an image taken. It is also easy to check

116To Cancel the Focus Check: Press the shutter button halfway.3Shoot.• The recorded image will be displayed.• Frames are displayed as follows.• The o

117Various Shooting MethodsYou can set the AF mode.Switching between Focus SettingsAvailable Shooting Modes p. 284ContinuousThe camera is continually

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

118The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses.Selecting an AF Frame ModeAvailable Shooting Modes p. 284Face Detect

119Various Shooting MethodsThe AF frame appears as follows when the shutter button is pressed halfway.- Green: Shooting preparations complete- Yellow:

120Moving the AF Frame ([FlexiZone] Selected)The AF frame can be moved manually allowing you to focus precisely on the desired area of your subject.1P

121Various Shooting MethodsChanging the AF Frame Size ([FlexiZone] selected)You can change the size of the AF frame to match the size of the subject.

122Once the focus is fixed to a subject’s face, the frame can be set to follow the subject within a certain range. Set the AF frame mode in the menu

123Various Shooting Methods2Press the shutter button halfway.• The face frame ( ) of main subject will change into a green .• If the camera has diffic

124With Servo AF, the focus remains on a subject for as long as the shutter button is pressed halfway, so you do not miss opportunities to capture a m

125Various Shooting MethodsIt may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings•

126To Release the AF Lock: Press the MF button.3Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot.When [Servo AF] (p. 124) is set to [On], AF

127Various Shooting MethodsShooting in Manual Focus ModeThe focus can be manually set.1Press the MF button to display .• The MF indicator is displayed

Preparations11Getting StartedTo Remove the BatteriesOpen the cover and remove the batteries. 1. Slide the cover (a) and open it (b).2. Insert the memo

128To Cancel the Manual Focus: Press the MF button.Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus (Safety MF)First, manual focus is used to

129Various Shooting Methods Setting the Safety MF1Select [Safety MF].1. Press the MENU button.2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Safe

130The camera automatically takes three shots: one at the manual focus position, and one each with focus positions preset farther and nearer. The thre

131Various Shooting MethodsYou can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and ba

132Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value CombinationThe automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freel

133Various Shooting MethodsYou can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subje

134Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. A

135Various Shooting MethodsWhen shooting scenes in which faces or subjects appear darkened, you can set the camera to automatically detect faces and d

136In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots at the same interval as continuous shooting (p.

137Various Shooting MethodsSwitching between Metering ModesAvailable Shooting Modes p. 284EvaluativeAppropriate for standard shooting conditions, incl

Preparations12Getting Started3. Close the cover (c) and slide until it clicks (d).To Remove the Memory CardPush the memory card with your finger until

138Moving 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

139Various Shooting MethodsNormally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural lo

140Using the Custom White BalanceTake a custom white balance (Custom) reading for the following situations that are difficult for the (Auto) setti

141Various Shooting Methodsz You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom w

142You 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

143Various Shooting Methods////////// (Setting the Custom Color Mode)1Select a My Colors setting.1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to sel

144You can easily change the colors in an image when it is shot for both stills and movies, allowing you to enjoy producing various effects. Depending

145Various Shooting Methods2Press the DISP. button.• The camera will switch to color input mode, and the display will alternate between the original i

146Shooting with Color Swap Mode 1Select .1. Set the mode dial to .2. Use the control dial to select .2Press the DISP. button.• The camera will swit

147Various Shooting Methods3Aim the camera so that the original color appears at the center of the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) and press the but

Preparations13Getting StartedYou can use the LCD monitor to compose pictures before shooting, operate menus or play back images. You can position the

148Saving Original ImagesNot only can you save images with altered colors when shooting still images with the Color Accent or Color Swap modes, but yo

149Various Shooting MethodsIf you set Auto Category to [On], images are automatically sorted into preset categories as they are recorded. Categorizing

150You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the (Custom) mode. When necessary, you can then shoot images with pr

151Various Shooting MethodsYou can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button.3Register.1. Use the or button to select

152To Cancel the Shortcut Button: Select in Step 2.Using the Button2Make settings.1. Use the , , or button to select the function you wish t

153Various Shooting MethodsYou can quickly access commonly used menu items from a single screen by registering them in My Menu. You can also configure

1543Change 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

155Playback/ErasingTo Cancel the Magnified Display: Press the zoom lever toward . (You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.)In

156To Return to Single Image Playback: Press the zoom lever toward .Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)1Press the zoom lever toward .• Up

157Playback/ErasingFocus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. Moreover, as you can change the display size and switch images,

Preparations14Getting Started3. Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera body until it clicks into place.When the LCD monitor clicks into place, t

158Changing the Display Magnification and Display PositionTo Cancel Changing the Display Size and Display Position: Press the MENU button.Switching Fr

159Playback/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

1603Display the Images., , Selected1. Use the or button to select date, category or folder for playback.• You can check the target image by using

161Playback/ErasingYou can organize images into prepared categories. Category information recorded with the [Auto Category] function (p. 149) can be e

162[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.

163Playback/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

164You 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

165Playback/Erasing3Adjust the trimming frame.• You can change the size of the trimming frame using the zoom lever. However, the resolution of the sav

166z , or images, and images recorded in cannot be trimmed.z Some images shot with another camera may not be trimmed.z The aspect ratio for imag

167Playback/ErasingViewing Movies1Display a movie.1. Use the or button to select a movie.2. Press the button.• Images with a icon are movies.2

Preparations15Getting StartedTo Change a Previously Set Date/TimeUse the following procedures to display the Date/Time settings menu, and then perform

168Operating the Movie Control Panel* Printing is possible only from printers that support (PictBridge) connections. For details, refer to the opera

169Playback/ErasingYou can delete portions of recorded movies.Editing MoviesMovies 1 second or longer before editing can be edited in 1-second increme

1703Select [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

171Playback/ErasingImages can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display.Rotating Images in the Display1Select [Rotate].1. Press the MENU button.

172You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images.Playback with Transition EffectsNo transition effect.The displayed ima

173Playback/ErasingAutomated playback of memory card images.Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard

174To Stop the Slide Show: Press the MENU button.Transition EffectsYou can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another.3St

175Playback/ErasingSelect a date/category/folder to play back ( , , )1Select a playback method.1. Use the or button to select , or .2. Press the

176Selecting 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

177Playback/ErasingAdjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings• Play TimeSets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3 – 10 seconds, 15

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

178You can correct red eyes in recorded images.Red-Eye Correction FunctionRed eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may

179Playback/Erasing3Correct the image.1. Use the , , or button to select [Start].2. Press the button.4Save the image.1. Use the , , or b

180z Although you can apply red-eye correction any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application.z S

181Playback/ErasingAdd Correction Frame1Select [Add Frame].1. Use the , , or button to select [Add Frame].2. Press the button.• A green frame

182Removing Correction Frames1Select [Remove Frame].1. Use the , , or button to select [Remove Frame].2. Press the button.2Select a frame you

183Playback/ErasingYou can automatically detect and brighten dark areas in an image, and then save it as a new image.Brightening Dark Areas (i-Contras

1844Save 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

185Playback/ErasingYou can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is

1863Select 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

187Playback/ErasingYou can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings.z Although My Colors effects can be add

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

1883Select a resolution.1. Use the or button to select a resolution.2. Press the button.• If a resolution cannot be selected due to a lack of fr

189Playback/ErasingIn playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format (stereo).Sound

190You can record sound only, without images, for up to two hours at one time.Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder)1Select [Sound Recorder].1. Press t

191Playback/ErasingSound Recorder PanelUse the or button to select an option and press the FUNC./SET button.Exit Returns to the menu screen.Record

192You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. Protecting ImagesSelect You can configure the protection settings for each ima

193Playback/Erasing[Select][Select Range]3Protect the image.1. Use the or button to select an image to protect.2. Press the button.• Pressing th

1944Select the last image.1. Use the button to switch to selecting the last image.2. Press the button.3. Use the or button to select the last

195Playback/Erasing[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder]3Select the images.1. Use the or button to select a date/category/folde

196[All Images]3Protect the images.1. Use the or button to select [Protect].2. Press the button.• Returns to the selection method screen.• Selec

197Playback/ErasingYou can erase images from a memory card.Erasing Imagesz Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution befo

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

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

199Playback/Erasing[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

200[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder]5Erase the images.1. Press the button to select [Erase].2. Press the button.• Pressing

201Playback/Erasing[All Images]3Erase the images.1. Use the or button to select [OK].2. Press the button.• Selecting [Cancel] cancels selection

202Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the cam

203Print Settings/Transfer Settings1Select [Print Settings].1. Press the button.2. Press the MENU button.3. Use the or button to select the men

204Single ImagesSelect Images & Qty.Configures print settings for single images as you view them.Select RangeFor picking a first and last image an

205Print Settings/Transfer Settings[Select Images & Qty.]2Select the images.Selection methods differ depending on the Print Type settings (p. 202)

206[Select Range]2Select 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

207Print Settings/Transfer Settings[Select by Date]/[Select by Category]/[Select by Folder]4Configure the print settings.1. Press the button to sele

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

208[Select All Images][Clear All Selections]2Configure the print settings.1. Use the or button to select [OK].2. Press the button.• The screen w

209Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Start

210Single ImagesMark all 3Select an image to transfer.1. Use the or button to select an image to transfer.2. Press the button.• Pressing the FUN

211Configuring the CameraThis camera is equipped with a power saving function, which can automatically turn off the power or LCD monitor (or the viewf

212When traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destinati

213Configuring the CameraSwitching to the Destination Time Zone3Select an area as home.1. Use the or button to select a home time zone.2. Press th

2142Select (World).1. Use the or button to select .2. Press the MENU button twice.• To change the destination time zone, use the FUNC./SET butto

215Configuring the CameraWe recommend you select [Low Level Format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped.Low L

216The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.Resetting the File NumberContinuousA n

217Configuring the CameraFile and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while

Erasing20Getting StartedErasing1. Press the (Playback) button.2. Use the or button to select an image to erase and press the button.You can al

218You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder.Creating a Folder the Next Time You Shoo

219Configuring the CameraSetting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation1Select [Create Folder].1. Press the MENU button.2. Use the or butto

220Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and au

221Configuring the CameraWhen the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower

222Resetting Settings to Their Default Values1Select [Reset All].1. Press the MENU button.2. Use the or button to select the menu.3. Use the or

223Connecting to a TVYou can use the supplied Stereo Video Cable STV-250N to shoot or playback images using a TV.Shooting/Playback Using a TV1Turn off

224z The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 60). The default setting varies between reg

225Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self-timer and shutter sou

226Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. You can also use the s

227Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)[Start-up Sound]/[Operation Sound]/[Self-timer Sound]/[Shutter Sound]1. Use the or button to select

Printing21Getting StartedPrinting1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer.• Open the camera’s terminal cover and insert the interfac

228Troubleshooting• Camera (p. 228)• When the power is turned on (p. 229)• LCD monitor (p. 229)• Shooting (p. 231)• Shooting movies (p. 236)• Playback

229TroubleshootingSounds come from the camera interior.The camera’s orientation was changed.z The camera orientation detection mechanism is operating.

230Camera screen is black at start-up.Incompatible image has been selected as the startup image in the My Camera settings.z Change the start-up image

231Troubleshooting appears.A slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of insufficient lighting.z Set the IS Mode to any setting other than

232Camera is connected to a computer/printer mode.z Switch to the shooting mode after disconnecting the interface cable in connecting to a computer/pr

233TroubleshootingSubject is out of focal range.z Shoot with the subject at the correct focusing distance (p. 268).z The camera may be set to an unint

234Too much light is shining directly into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject.z Change the shooting angle.Flash is set to (Flash on).

235TroubleshootingEyes 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

236Shooting movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly.The following types of memory cards are used.- Slow r

237TroubleshootingImages cannot be edited.Some images shot with another camera cannot be edited.Movies do not play back correctly.Movies recorded with

Printing22Getting Started4. Use the or button to select an image to print and press the button.• The button will blink blue and printing will

238TV monitor outputImage is distorted or not showing on TV monitor.Incorrect video system setting.z Set the video system to the appropriate setting,

239List of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder) during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Pr

240Naming error!The file name could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the folder that the camera is attempting to create,

241List of MessagesIncompatible WAVEA sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound memo is incorrect. In additio

242Unselectable imageYou attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image.Cannot selectIn selecting the image range for categorizing via the M

243Appendixz Before using the camera, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below and in the “Safety Precautions” section. Alwa

244z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.z To avoid the risk of high-voltag

245AppendixBatteryz Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat.z The batteries should not be immersed in water

246z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when not in use to avoid f

247AppendixCautionsEquipmentz Do not get the camera caught on other objects or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when wearing or holding it by th

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

248Flashz Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the flash.z Be careful not to cover the flash with your fing

249AppendixPreventing MalfunctionsCameraAvoid Strong Magnetic Fieldsz Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment

250z Never mix unused and partially used batteries.The partially used batteries may leak.z Do not install the batteries with their terminals ( and )

251Appendixz Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.z Do no

252z Be careful when transferring or disposing of a memory card. Formatting or erasing the data on a memory card merely changes the file management in

253AppendixWhen shooting a wide-angle photo that is backlit without using a flash, we recommend attaching the LH-DC50 Lens Hood to reduce the amount o

254Using Rechargeable Batteries(Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)This kit includes a battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal

255Appendixz Do not recharge the batteries until the LCD monitor displays the “Change the batteries” message. Repeatedly recharging batteries before t

256Using the AC Power Adapter CA-PS700It is best to power the camera with Power Adapter CA-PS700 (sold separately) when you are using it for long peri

257AppendixYou can make your flash photography even clearer and more natural appearing with the use of a separately sold externally mounted flash. The

Shooting Movies24Getting StartedShooting MoviesNo matter what position the mode dial is in, you can shoot movies just pressing the movie button. Sound

2582Turn the external flash on and turn the camera on.• (red) appears on the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder).3Turn the mode dial to the desired mode.

259Appendixz Speedlite 430EX II and 580EX II• The maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 second.• The flash will automatically adjust its output

260Setting the Externally Mounted Flash1Display the Flash Settings screen.1. Hold the button down for more than one second.• Before making flash set

261Appendix2Make 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

262Speedlite 430EX II/580EX II Settings* : Default setting. : Settings are retained even when the camera power is turned off.1) The settings from the

263Appendixz [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

264z The following functions can be used with a Speedlite 220EX, 430EX II or 580EX II*.- Auto Exposure (Use the E-TTL mode with a 430EX II or 580EX II

265AppendixIf the Date/Time in the Set up menu appears when the camera power is turned on, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settin

2664Remove the battery by pulling it up in the direction indicated by the arrow.5Insert a new battery with the (+) side facing up.6Replace the battery

267AppendixCamera 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

Shooting Movies25Getting Started3. Press the movie button to shoot.• Recording starts.• During recording, the elapsed recording time and [zRec.] will

268All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Product specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice, at our sole disc

269AppendixShutter Speeds : 1/8 – 1/3200 sec.15 – 1/3200 sec. (Total shutter speed range)• Slow shutter speeds of 15 to 1.3 sec. or slower operate wit

270External Flash : Flash output compensation (±3.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments), Red-Eye Correction, Red-eye Reduction, flash output settings (19 le

271AppendixData Type : Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)*::Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo))Sound Memo and Sound Recorder:

272Playback Modes : Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 images), Magnified (approx. 2x to 10x max.), Resume Playback, Image Inspection Tool, Jump

273AppendixBattery Capacityz The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.z Movie data is excluded.z At low temperat

274Memory Cards, Estimated Capacities and Image Data Sizes (Estimated)Still ImageThis reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual

275AppendixSound Recorder Data Rates and Recording Durations (Estimated)NiMH Battery NB-3AH(Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery NB4-300 set

276Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE(Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300)*1 When charging four NB-3AH batteries*2 When cha

Index277IndexNumerics3:2 Guide ...65AAccessories ... 36AE Lock ...

Viewing Movies26Getting StartedViewing Movies1. Press the (Playback) button.2. Use the or button to display a movie and press the button.• Imag

Index278File Numbering ...216Fireworks ... 97FlashFlash Exp. Comp ... 110Settings ..

Index279Night Scene ... 96Night Snapshot ...96OOverexposure Warning ...52PP ...

Index280Wind Filter ...93World Clock ...212COPY

281MEMOCOPY

282Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Réglementation canadienne sur les interférenc

283Trademark Acknowledgments• The SDHC logo is a trademark.Disclaimer• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in th

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode284Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeOnly functions with settings that change with the shooting mode a

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

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

Downloading Images to a Computer28Getting StartedMacintosh1. Installing the software.Windows1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the com

Downloading Images to a Computer29Getting StartedMacintoshDouble-click the icon in the CD-ROM window. When the installer panel appears, click [Insta

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

Downloading Images to a Computer31Getting StartedUse this method to download images using camera operations.1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu i

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

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

System Map34Getting StartedSystem MapNeck StrapNS-DC4Lens CapSupplied with CameraInterface Cable IFC-400PCU*1Canon Digital Camera Solution DiskStereo

System Map35Getting StartedUSB PortCompact Photo Printers*2 *3(SELPHY series)Bubble Jet Printers*2(PIXMA series)TV/VideoVideo IN TerminalAudio IN Term

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

System Map37Getting StartedOther Accessories• Interface Cable IFC-400PCUUse this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Compact Photo Printer (SEL

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

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

39Learning MoreCOPY

40Components Guide Front Viewa Zoom Lever (pp. 67, 155)Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto)Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify)b Shutter Button (p. 17)c S

Components Guide41 Back Viewa Screen (LCD Monitor) (p. 62)b Viewfinder (p. 62)c DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 21, 29)d DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 256)e

42 Controlsa (Shortcut)/ (Print/Share) Button (pp. 21, 31, 151)b (Flash)/ (Microphone) Button (pp. 72, 189, 190)c Diopter Adjustment Dial (p. 63)

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 power lamp and the indicator on the back of the camera will light or blink under the following conditions.• Power LampOrange : S

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 Contents3Using the Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Shooting Close-ups (Macro/Super Macro) . . . . .

48Rec., Play, Print, Set up, My Camera and My Menu (MENU Button)Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus. 1P

49Basic OperationsShooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor (Viewfinder) and MenusAvailable Shooting Modes p. 284Information Displayed Se

50*1 This is not normally displayed. It appears when remaining available internal memory (buffer) is half or less during movie recording (when the buf

51Basic OperationsPlayback Mode (Detailed) The following information may also be displayed with some images.Information Displayed Setting MethodtPrint

52Shooting Modez Information for images shot with other cameras may not display correctly.z Overexposure WarningIn the following cases, overexposed po

53Basic OperationsSettings using the , , , MF, or / buttonFUNC. MenuMenu Item OptionsReference PageFlash p. 72Exposure Compensation…p. 134Macro

54Rec. Menu Menu Item OptionsSummary/Reference PageAF Frame Face Detect*/Center(/ / / : FlexiZone*/Face Detect)p. 118AF-Point Zoom On/Off* p. 113Servo

55Basic Operations*1 Default setting for LCD monitor 1 and viewfinder display 1.*2 Default setting for LCD monitor 2 and viewfinder display 2.Safety M

56Play Menu Menu ItemReference PageSlide Show p. 173My Category p. 161Erase p. 197Protect p. 192i-Contrast p. 183Red-Eye Correction p. 178Trimming p.

57Basic OperationsPrint Menu Menu Item OptionsReference PagePrint Displays the print menu. –Select Image & Qty.Configures print settings for indiv

Table of Contents4Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Shooting in a My Colors Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58Set up Menu Menu Item Options Summary/Reference PageMute On/Off*Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds (except for when the battery or memory c

59Basic OperationsLCD Brightness (Normal)*/(Bright)Adjusts the brightness for the LCD monitor and viewfinder separately. (Display the location you wis

60Print MethodThe connection method with the printer can be changed for printing. Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting, select

61Basic OperationsMy Camera Menu My Menu Menu Item OptionsReference PageTheme Selects a common theme for each My Camera settings item.p. 225Start-up I

62Switching LCD Monitor Display ModesEach press of the DISP. button, changes the display mode of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. Also, closing the

63Basic Operations Playback Mode or Rec. Review (Right After Shooting)z The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display or focus check displa

64Night DisplayWhen shooting at dusk or during the evening when the dark surroundings make it difficult to view the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, the

65Basic OperationsYou can select which LCD monitor or viewfinder display modes are enabled when the DISP. button is pressed, as well as select which o

662Select [LCD/Viewfinder].1. Use the , , or button to select , , or .• Sets LCD monitor display mode after the DISP. button is pressed.• If yo

67Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsThe zoom can be adjusted from 28 – 560 mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms.You can also use the control

Table of Contents5Low Level Formatting Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215Resetting the File Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

68You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting.The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as

69Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsAbout the Safety ZoomDepending on the number of recording pixels set, you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoo

70Shooting with the Digital Zoom1Select [Digital Zoom].1. Press the MENU button.2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Digital Zoom].2Make

71Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsShooting with the Digital Tele-ConverterThe digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects

72Using the FlashAvailable Shooting Modes p. 2841Raise the flash manually.2Press the button.1. Use the or button to change the flash mode.: [Aut

73Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsUse this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. Super Macro mode allows even closer shooting of the subj

74Focusing distance and image area when shooting as close to the subject as possible* You cannot use the zoom.Zoom levelFocusing distanceWhen shooting

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

80Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images)Available Shooting Modes p. 2841Select the recording pixels.1. Press the button.2. Us

81Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsApproximate Values for Recording Pixels: Approximate recording pixel numbers are shown. M is short for megapixels.*

82The lens-shift type image stabilizer function allows you to minimize the camera shake effect (blurred images) when you shoot distant subjects that h

83Commonly Used Shooting Functions2Make settings.1. Use the or button to select the image stabilizer settings.2. Press the MENU button.z Camera sh

84Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash o

85Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsWhen the camera shake warning icon ( ) appears during shooting, this function allows you to increase ISO speed and t

863Press the shutter button halfway.• When is displayed, the button lights in blue.4Press and hold the shutter button halfway, then press the but

87Shooting Using the Mode DialThe camera automatically selects settings.: Auto (p. 17) Image ZoneWhen a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting co

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

88Regardless of the mode dial position you can shoot movies* just pressing the Movie button. You can select the movie recording pixels (p. 91) and sho

89Shooting Using the Mode Dialz You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in this camera to shoot movies (pp. 16, 215).z Be car

90z You can perform the following operations when shooting a movie (you can also set them before shooting when the mode dial is set to ).- AF lock: I

91Shooting Using the Mode DialChanging Movie Recording Pixels1Select the recording pixels. 1. Press the button.2. Use the or button to select a

92Shooting Still Images while Shooting a MovieYou can shoot a high quality still image* while shooting a movie.* The recording pixels and compression

93Shooting Using the Mode DialThe microphone level (sound recording level) for movie, sound memos (p. 189) and sound recorder (p. 190), and Wind Filte

943Set the wind filter. 1. Use the or button to select [Wind Filter].2. Use the or button to select [On] or [Off].3. Press the MENU button.• R

95Shooting Using the Mode DialWhen a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions is selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for

96 Night SnapshotAllows you to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake when firmly hold

97Shooting Using the Mode Dial SnowShoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background. BeachShoots without m