Canon PowerShot G6 User Manual

ENGLISHCEL-SE65A210 © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN THE EUCamera User Guidez Please read the Read This First section (page 5).z Please also read the Cano

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

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) (continued)96Setting a Custom White BalanceShoot after reading the white balance data in (Custom1) or (

97Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects3Aim the camera at the white paper or cloth, or gray card and press the SET button.z Aim the camera so that t

98Changing the ISO SpeedBy raising the ISO speed, you can shoot bright images even in poor lighting conditions. This function is convenient when you w

99Shooting – Selecting Particular EffectsChanging the Photo EffectYou can shoot with different saturation and contrast effects.The icons in parenthese

Changing the Photo Effect (continued)100When is selectedA screen allowing you to set the contrast, sharpness and color saturation appears when you p

101Shooting – Selecting Particular EffectsAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode)In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) (continued)1023Select (LCD monitor) or (Display Panel) using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selec

103Shooting – Selecting Particular EffectsFocus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)You can shoot three images while the focus changes automatically when shoot

Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) (continued)1044Expand or contract the range using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni selector.z Use X to

105Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when

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

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) (continued)106z The automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be fr

107Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)You can obtain the correct exposure with flash photography rega

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) (continued)108z The FE lock only functions with the built-in flash, an externally mounted EX seri

109Shooting – Selecting Particular EffectsSwitching between Flash Adjustment SettingsThe built-in flash and the externally mounted flash* fire with au

Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings (continued)1101Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on.2Press the FUNC. button, then select

111Shooting – Selecting Particular EffectsSwitching the Timing at which the Flash FiresMode Dial 1st-curtainThe flash fires right after the shutter

112Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer)You can shoot images at a set interval. This function can be used for fixed-point observation of p

113Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects3Press the T arrow on the omni selector, then select the number of shots using the W or X arrow on the omni

114Shooting Problem Subjects for the AutofocusThe autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects.• Subjects with extremely low contras

115Shooting – Selecting Particular EffectsShooting with AF LockShooting in Manual Focus ModeThe focus can be manually set.Mode Dial 1Press th

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

Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus (continued)116Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto FocusThe camera automatically searches f

117Shooting – Selecting Particular Effectsz You cannot change the AF frame setting while focusing manually. Cancel the manual focus mode, then change

118Switching between Focus SettingsYou can switch between focus settings to shoot.Mode Dial ContinuousThe camera is continually focusing on

119Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects Saving Custom SettingsYou can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting settings to the C (c

120Using the ND FilterThe brightness can be decreased by setting the ND filter on. This allows you to select a smaller aperture value and a slower shu

121Shooting – Selecting Particular EffectsSetting the Auto Rotate FunctionThis camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects

122Resetting the File NumbersFile numbers are automatically assigned to your images. You can select the way file numbers are assigned.OnThe file numbe

123Shooting – Selecting Particular EffectsFolder File CapacityEach folder usually contains up to 100 images.However, since images shot in Continuous m

124Displaying Images IndividuallyYou can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor.Playback1Open the LCD monitor.z The LCD monitor can be freely ope

125Playback, Erasing Magnifying ImagesImages can be magnified up to approximately 10 times while in single image playback.1Press the zoom lever toward

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

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

127Playback, ErasingJUMP Jumping Between ImagesThe display can be advanced or set back 9 images in either single image playback or index playback.1Pre

128Viewing MoviesYou can play back movies shot in mode.1Turn the mode lever to .z Movies cannot be viewed in index playback.2Select a movie by turn

129Playback, ErasingWhen Playback EndsThe last frame remains displayed when playback ends.z You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when p

130Editing MoviesYou can delete unwanted portions from the first or second half of a movie clip.1Select the movie you wish to edit and press the SET b

131Playback, Erasing6Select (Save) using the S or T arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button.z When is selected, the edited movie is no

132Rotating Images in the DisplayImages can be rotated 90° and 270° clockwise on the LCD monitor.1Select [Rotate] from the [ (Play)] menu.z See Selec

133Playback, Erasing Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesIn playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, magnified playback and the revi

Attaching Sound Memos to Images (continued)134Erasing the Sound MemosSelect in Step 2 on the previous page.z You cannot attach sound memos t

135Playback, ErasingAutomated Playback (Slide Show)Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 149).Starting a Slide ShowAll images or a

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

Automated Playback (Slide Show) (continued)136Selecting Images for Slide ShowsYou can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1 – 3. Up to 998 images

137Playback, ErasingAdjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsYou can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the show repeat itse

Automated Playback (Slide Show) (continued)1382Select [Set up] using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button.3Select [Play Time

139Playback, ErasingProtecting ImagesYou can protect important images from accidental erasure.1In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Protect] and press the

140 Erasing Images IndividuallyErasing All ImagesErasingPlease note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file.1Se

141Playback, ErasingFormatting a CF CardYou should always format a new CF card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Formatti

142About PrintingThere are two ways of printing images shot with this camera.z You can easily print images stored in the CF card by connecting the cam

143Print Order, TransferringPrint settings (DPOF Print Settings) (p. 144)Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) (p. 149)Direct Print Compat

144Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings)Print settings for images on the CF card can be set in advance using the camera. You can select the images you

145Print Order, Transferring3Select images for printing.Single Imagesz When the print type (p. 146) is set to [Standard] or [Both], select an image us

11Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsFront ViewComponents Guide* To connect the camera to a computer or printer, use one of the following cables.Ple

Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) (continued)146Setting the Print StyleThe following print settings can be selected.z Images are printed in order f

147Print Order, TransferringResetting the Print SettingsThe print settings can all be removed at once. The print type is reset to [Standard] and the d

Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) (continued)1482Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to select [Reset] and press the SET button.3Press the

149Print Order, TransferringYou can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Canon Digital Camera

Selecting Images for Transferring (continued)1503Select images for transferring.Single Imagesz Select an image using the main dial or the W or X arrow

151ConnectingThe following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Some methods are not applicable to all operati

152Downloading via a Camera to Computer ConnectionComputer System Requirementsz Windowsz MacintoshOSWindows 98 Second Edition (SE)Windows MeWindows 20

153ConnectingYou must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before connecting

Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection (continued)1542Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITA

155Connecting3Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the events dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only).The windows shown below w

12Back/Bottom Viewz Upper IndicatorThe indicators light or blink when the shutter button is pressed or the following operations are underway.• Green:

156Downloading Images by Direct TransferUse this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the compu

157Connecting4aSelect [OK] using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button.z The message “Transferring” appears on the LCD monito

158Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing the SoftwareIf you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1.5 – v10.3),

159ConnectingDownloading Directly from a CF Card1Eject the CF card from the camera, and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer.z If

160A video-compatible television connected via the supplied AV Cable AVC-DC300 can be used to view images as you shoot or replay them.Viewing Images o

161My Camera SettingsMy Camera settings allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu i

Changing My Camera Settings (continued)1624Press the MENU button.z The menu closes and settings are activated.z In Shooting mode, the menu can be clos

163My Camera SettingsRegistering the My Camera SettingsThis function registers new contents to the and options.Images recorded onto the CF card an

Registering the My Camera Settings (continued)1644Press the DISPLAY button.z An image appears.[Start-up Image] J Step 5a, 6a[Start-up Sound], [Shutter

165My Camera SettingsFile Format of My Camera SettingsMy Camera settings should conform to the below file formats. However, CF card images shot with t

13Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsControlsTopBackPower/Mode Indicator (p. 29) Button (p. 31)Mode Lever (p. 29) (Flash) Button (p. 64) (Continuous

Registering the My Camera Settings (continued)166An example of this function is to record “Say cheese” as a self-timer sound so the camera will replay

167List of MessagesThe following error and message codes may appear on the display panel.Error CodesMessage CodesList of Error/Message Codes(XX: numbe

168The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor.z For messages which may appear when a printer is connected, refer to the Direct Print User Gu

169List of MessagesCannot rotate: You attempted to rotate a movie or an image that was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different forma

170TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionCamera will not operatePower is not turned on z Turn on the camera.JSee Turning the Power On/Off (p. 29).CF ca

171TroubleshootingCannot play back You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited at a computer.zIn some cases you may be

172Image is blurred or out of focusCamera moved zBe careful not to move the camera when pressing the shutter button.zUse a tripod at slow shutter spee

173TroubleshootingSubject in recorded image is too darkSubject dark in comparison to the backgroundzSet the exposure compensation to a positive (+) se

174Subject in recorded image is too brightFlash set to On zSet the flash to Auto or Off.A vertical bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monit

175AppendixUsing the Wireless ControllerInstalling the BatteryInstall the battery (CR2025) into the Wireless Controller WL-DC100 before use.Removing t

14Mode DialUse the mode dial to switch between the shooting modes.: Auto (p. 55)The camera automatically selects settings.Image ZoneThe camera automat

Using the Wireless Controller (continued)176Shooting/PlaybackThe wireless controller can be used to shoot or play back. The wireless controller can be

177Appendixz Playback appears on the display panel.z The operable range of the wireless controller will shorten under the following circumstances.• W

178Attaching the Lens Hood LH-DC30 (Sold Separately)When shooting backlit scenes without a flash with the lens set to a wide angle, you should attach

179Appendix3Attach the hood by aligning the z mark on the rear of the hood with the z mark on the adapter and rotating the hood until the hood’s z mar

180Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)You can make your flash photography even clearer and more natural appearing with the use of a se

181AppendixSpeedlite 220EX, 420EX, 550EX, 580EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EXz The flash will automatically adjust its output in

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) (continued)182How to Mount Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite MT-24EXThe separately sold

183Appendix2Attach the conversion lens adapter to the camera by aligning the part of the adapter marked (A) with the ring release button, then rotatin

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) (continued)184z Attach the flash heads to their respective flash head mounts.5Press the button t

185AppendixUsing Conversion Lenses/Close-up Lenses (Sold Separately)The separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58D is required to use conversion

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

Using Conversion Lenses/ Close-up Lenses (Sold Separately) 186z An externally mounted flash may not automatically adjust its output when a conversion

187AppendixMounting the Lensesz You are recommended to use Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX for flash photography with the close-up

Using Conversion Lenses/ Close-up Lenses (Sold Separately) 1883Screw on the lens in the direction of the arrow.z Since the image seen in the viewfinde

189AppendixUsing a Compact Power Adapter (Sold Separately)You should use the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-560 when using the camera for lo

190Using a Battery Charger (Sold Separately) and Car Battery Cable (Sold Separately)Combined use of Battery Charger CG-570 (sold separately) and Car B

191AppendixReplacing the Date BatteryIf the Set Date/Time menu appears when you turn on the camera power, the date battery charge is low and the date

Camera Care and Maintenance (continued)192Camera Care and MaintenanceUse the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD moni

193AppendixAll data is based on Canon’s testing standard. Subject to change without notice.SpecificationsPowerShot G6Camera Effective Pixels: Approx.

194Exposure Control System:Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE or Manual exposure controlAE lock is available.Exposure Compensation:

195AppendixWireless Control: Shooting and playback are available (wireless controller is included in the camera kit).When shooting, image is captured

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

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

196*¹ This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital camer

197AppendixTest ConditionsShooting: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °F), normal relative humidity (50% ± 20%), alternating wide angle end

198CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) CF card included with the camera* The maximum number of images that can be recorded may be a

199AppendixImage File Sizes (Estimated)ResolutionCompressionL (3072 x 2304 pixels) 3045 KB 1897 KB 902 KBM1 (2592 x 1944 pixels) 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 K

200Battery Pack BP-511AType: Rechargeable lithium ion cellNominal voltage: 7.4 VNominal capacity: 1390 mAhCharge cycles: Approx. 300Operating temperat

201AppendixWide Converter WC-DC58N (Sold Separately)Magnification: Approx. 0.7xFocal length: InfinityLens configuration: 3 elements in 3 groupsFocusin

202AAEB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101AE Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105AF-assist Beam . . . . . . . . . . 44, 49AF Frame

203Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) . . . . . . . . 103Focus Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Formatting . . . . . . . . . . 52, 54, 141H

204Program AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 139RRAW File Format . . . . . . 58, 60, 62Red-eye Re

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17Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsISO speed 98 Battery Charge State 22Macro Mode*74Photo Effect 99Self-Timer/Wireless Controller 76, 175Remainin

206This chart shows the functions available in each shooting mode.You can shoot with the settings saved in the C1 or C2 mode (p. 119).Functions Availa

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

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

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

21Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsInstalling the Battery PackInstall Battery Pack BP-511A (supplied) into the camera as follows.Use the Compact P

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

23Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsInstalling the CF CardInstall the CF card (supplied) into the camera as follows.1Check that the power is off (p

Installing the CF Card (continued)24CF Card Handling Precautionsz CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend, force, or subject them

25Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsAttaching the Neck StrapAttaching the Lens CapAttach the strap as illustrated on the left.Pull the strap tight

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

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

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

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

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

Turning the Power On/Off (continued)30Powering the Camera in Shooting ModePowering the Camera in Playback Mode1Remove the lens cap.2Turn the mode leve

31Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsTurning the Power OffPower Saving FunctionThis camera is equipped with a power saving function. When this funct

32Switching between Shooting and PlaybackYou can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot aga

33Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsUsing the LCD MonitorThe LCD monitor can be used in the following cases: z when you want to check your composit

Using the LCD Monitor (continued)34Switching between Display ModeEach time you press the DISPLAY button the LCD monitor cycles to the next information

35Preparing the Camera, Basic Functionsz Playback ModeEach time you press the DISPLAY button the information view mode cycles as follows.Single Image

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36Confirming information on the LCD MonitorInformation Displayed on the LCD MonitorThe LCD monitor displays information in Shooting or Playback mode,

37Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsThe following displays in information view.Exposure Compensation p. 94 White Balance (WB) p. 95

Confirming information on the LCD Monitor (continued)38z Playback ModeIn standard display mode, the following information appears.Manual Focus p. 115,

39Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsIn detailed display mode, the following information also appears.The following information may also appear with

Confirming information on the LCD Monitor (continued)40About the HistogramThe histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the reco

41Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsUsing the Optical Viewfinder to ShootSetting the LCD monitor to Off and using the optical viewfinder can help c

42Using the Zoom (Focal Length)The zoom can be adjusted from 35 to 140 mm (equivalent to 35mm film format).Telephoto/Wide AngleTurning the zoom lever

43Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsPressing the Shutter ButtonThe shutter button features a two-stage action.z Pressing HalfwayPressing halfway au

Pressing the Shutter Button (continued)44z If the icon appears, the AF frame displays in yellow, or the orange or yellow lamp starts to blink when y

45Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsSelecting Menus and Settingsz Selecting Settings by Pressing the FUNC. Button (Only in Shooting Mode)1Turn the

1Symbols UsedAbout this GuideIcons under title bars show the operations mode. As in the example below, the mode dial should be set to , , , , ,

Selecting Menus and Settings (continued)46z Selecting Settings by Pressing the MENU Button1 MENUIn (Shooting) Mode(When Shooting mode is )Rec. Menu

47Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions1Press the MENU button.2Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to switch between menu tabs.3Press the S or

Selecting Menus and Settings (continued)48Menu Items Selectable with the MENU Button and Default SettingsThis chart shows the options for each menu an

49Preparing the Camera, Basic FunctionsSelf-timerSets the duration before the self-timer releases the shutter once the shutter button is pressed.7610

Selecting Menus and Settings (continued)50z (Play) MenuReverse Disp.Sets whether or not the image is reversed when the LCD monitor is tilted 180 degr

51Preparing the Camera, Basic Functionsz (Set up) MenuTransfer OrderSpecifies images before downloading to a computer.149Menu Item Setting ContentRef

Selecting Menus and Settings (continued)52Power SavingAuto Power DownSets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a specified period

53Preparing the Camera, Basic Functionsz (My Camera) MenuYou can select the theme, start-up image and sound, operation sound, selftimer sound and shu

54Resetting the Settings to DefaultYou can reset the menu and button operation settings to default.1Turn on the camera.z You can turn on the camera in

55Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings Auto ModeIn this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything

2Table of Contents: Functions and operations tables.Read This First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Comp

Auto Mode (continued)56z If the LCD Monitor is on, the AF frame(s) will be displayed in green.z The shutter speed and aperture value are autom

57Shooting – Letting the Camera Select SettingsReviewing an Image Right after ShootingReviewing the ImageAfter a photo is taken, the image appears on

Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting (continued)58Changing the Recording Format Right after ShootingBy following the instructions below, you can sa

59Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings2Select [OK] using the W or X arrow on the omni selector and press the SET button.z The image is record

60Changing the Resolution and CompressionYou can change the resolution and compression (still images) settings to suit the purpose of the image you ar

61Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings1Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on.z You can also change camera settings using the ic

62Changing the File FormatThe camera can be set to record images in the RAW format before shooting.This camera records images in either JPEG format or

63Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings1Press the DISPLAY button to turn the LCD monitor on.z You can also change camera settings using the ic

64 Using the Built-In FlashUse the flash according to the guidelines below.* No icon appears on the display panel.• For information on the external fl

65Shooting – Letting the Camera Select SettingsSetting the Red-eye Reduction FunctionThe red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in dark a

3 Movie Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Macro Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Built-In Flash (continued)66Setting the Slow SynchroYou can shoot images using the flash with a slow shutter speed. This helps brigh

67Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings Portrait ModeUse this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur. Lands

68 Night Scene ModeUse this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an evening sky or night scene. The subjects are illuminated with li

69Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)Use this mode to shoot a series of overlapping frames for mer

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) (continued)70ShootingImages can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode.z Compose

71Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings3Shoot the first image.z The exposure and white balance settings are set and locked with the first imag

72 Movie ModeUse this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be selected from the following settings (p. 60):z [ (640 x 480)]z [ (320 x 240)]z [

73Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settingsz You are recommended to use a CF card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 141).

74 Macro ModeUse the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects in the range of 5 to 50 cm (2.0 in. to 1.6 ft.) at wide angle end and 15 to 50 cm (0.5

75Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings Super Macro ModeCompared with normal Macro mode, you can get closer to the subject and magnify it more

4Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 Erasing Images Individually . . . . . . . . . . . .

76 Self-TimerSetting the Number of Seconds until ShootingYou can set the number of seconds from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the

77Shooting – Letting the Camera Select SettingsDigital ZoomWith the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be zoomed as follows:4.7x,

78 Continuous ShootingUse this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pressed.Mode Dial Standard Continuous ShootingU

79Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings5Press the shutter button all the way to shoot.z Shooting will stop when the shutter button is released

80Camera settings such as shutter speed and aperture value can be freely changed for shooting. Program AEUse the program AE mode to have the camera au

81Shooting – Selecting Particular Effectsz See page 206 for settings that can be changed in this mode.z If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the

82 Setting the Shutter SpeedWhen you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value t

83Shooting – Selecting Particular Effectsz The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds.

Setting the Shutter Speed (continued)84Shutter Speed DisplayThe shutter speeds from 2000 to 4 in the display panel are actually the denominato

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

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

Setting the Aperture (continued)86z Depending on the zoom position, certain aperture values may not be available.z See page 206 for settings t

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

Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture (continued)88z See page 206 for settings that can be changed in this mode.z For the correlatio

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

Selecting an AF Frame (continued)90Setting an AF Frame ManuallyWhen the center-point AF frame is selected, the frame can be moved manually to

91Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects4Press the button.z You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter

92 Switching between Light Metering ModesEvaluative Metering is the default light metering mode. This can be switched to another metering mode.* When

93Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects2Press the button to select the metering mode.z Each press of the button changes the metering mode as fol

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

95Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera r