Canon Pc1057 Users Manual

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ENGLISH

Camera User Guide

zPlease read the Read This First section (page 5).

zPlease also read the Software Starter Guide and the

Direct Print User Guide.

(i)

Flowchart and Reference Guides

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to perform optimally when used with

genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any

damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused

by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a

leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this

warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of

non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such

repairs on a chargeable basis.

This Guide

Shooting with the Camera

Software Starter Guide

This Guide

Software Starter Guide

Installing the Software

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Downloading Images to a Computer

Printer User Guide

Using the Printer and Printing

Direct Print User Guide

(ii)

Camera Body Temperature

If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become

warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for

an extended period.

About the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

The LCD monitor and viewfinder are produced with extremely high-precision

manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to

specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or

appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and

does not constitute a malfunction.

Video Format

Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region

before using it with a TV monitor (p. 153).

Language Setting

Please see page 28 to change the language setting.

Please read through the “Read This First” section (p. 5) before using your

camera.

Trademark Acknowledgements

• Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, Inc.

• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

• iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of

Apple Computer, Inc, registered in the United States and other countries.

• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered

trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

Disclaimer

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained

in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any

errors or omissions.

• Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and

software described herein at any time without prior notice.

• No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in

a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any

means, without the prior written permission of Canon.

• Canon makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost

data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the

software, the CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers,

peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards.

(iii)

Symbols Used

Question? Look Here First.

The above sections are shaded on the right edges to make them

easy to find.

About this Camera User Guide

: This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s

operation.

: This mark denotes additional topics that complement the

basic operating procedures.

What settings are available under each function?

Will my settings remain in effect even after I’ve turned

the camera off?

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 202)

What functions are available through the menus?

FUNC. Menu (p. 43)

Rec. Menu (p. 46)

Play Menu (p. 48)

Set up Menu (p. 49)

My Camera Menu (p. 51)

What do the icons listed in the Camera User Guide

mean?

Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder (p. 35)

Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43)

Thumb Index

Preparing the

Camera, Basic

Functions

Shooting

Playback, Erasing

Print Order,

Transferring

Connecting

My Camera

Settings

Appendix

Introduces you to all of the camera components, and

explains how to load batteries and use the shutter button,

among other basic functions.

Explains how to make DPOF print settings, and how to

select images for transferring to e-mail.

Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for printing

instructions.

Explains how to review recorded images or select

playback settings, how to protect images or erase them,

and how to edit movies.

Describes shooting with the camera, from each shooting

mode to using the camera’s various shooting features.

Shows the error messages. Also explains how to use the

wireless controller and various separately sold

accessories such as the power kit, externally mounted

flash units and conversion lenses.

Explains how to transfer images to a computer. Also

explains how to use a TV set for shooting and playing

back images.

You must read this section before connecting your

camera to a computer.

Explains how to customize the camera using My Camera

settings and how to set the camera’s start-up image, and

start-up, shutter and operation sounds.

Table of Contents

: Functions and operations tables. These pages are shaded on

the right edges to make them easy to find.

Read This First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Components Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Back/Bottom View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Mode Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Main Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Preparing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Installing the Battery Pack/CF card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Attaching the Neck Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Attaching the Lens Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Attaching the Lens Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Attaching the Filter Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Setting the Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Setting the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Basic Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Turning the Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Checking the information on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder . . .34

Using the Zoom (Focal Length). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Pressing the Shutter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Selecting Menus and Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Resetting the Settings to Default. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings . . . . . . 53

Auto Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Changing the Resolution and Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Changing the File Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Using the Built-In Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Portrait Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Landscape Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Night Scene Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . . . . . . . .68

Movie Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Macro Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Super Macro Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Self-Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Program AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Setting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Setting the Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture . . . . .87

Selecting an AF Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Switching between Light Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . . .90

Adjusting the Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Changing the Photo Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Shooting in Adobe RGB Color Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Changing the ISO Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) . . . . . . . . . . .104

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . . . . .106

Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings. . . . . . .107

Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires . . . . . . . . . . .109

Shooting Images at Set Intervals (Intervalometer) . . . . . . . .110

Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus. . . . . . . . . . . .112

Switching between Focus Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Saving Custom Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Using the ND Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Setting the Auto Rotate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Resetting the File Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Displaying Images Individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Viewing Nine Images at a Time (Index Playback) . . . .124

JUMP Jumping Between Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Viewing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Editing Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Rotating Images in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Attaching Sound Memos to Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Automated Playback (Slide Show) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Erasing Images Individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Formatting a CF Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Print Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

About Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) . . 147

Selecting Images for Transferring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Downloading Images to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable .149

Downloading Directly from a CF Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Viewing Images on a TV Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) . . . . . 154

Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Registering the My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

List of Error/Message Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Using the Wireless Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) . . . . .171

Using the Tele-converter (Sold Separately)/Close-up Lens

(Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

Using a Compact Power Adapter (Sold Separately) . . . . . . .182

Using a Battery Charger (Sold Separately) and Car Battery

Cable (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

Replacing the Date Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode . . . . . . . 202

Test Shots

Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly

recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the

camera is operating and being operated correctly.

Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its

distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising

from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including

CompactFlash™ cards, that results in the failure of an image to be

recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal

use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or

contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and

regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of

images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by

means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or

other legal rights even if the image was recorded for personal use.

Warranty Limitations

This camera’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a

problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it

back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim

to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the Canon Limited

Warranty supplied with your camera.

zBefore using the camera, please ensure that you read and

understand the safety precautions described below. Always

ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

zThe safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended

to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and

its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other

persons and equipment.

zIn the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to the

camera, its power supply accessories and a separately sold

compact power adapter.

Read This First

Please Read

Safety Precautions

Warnings

zDo not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense

light sources which could damage your eyesight.

zDo not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal

eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may

damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter

(39 inches) away from infants when using the flash.

zStore this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.

Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could

result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around

the child’s neck could result in asphyxiation.

zBe particularly careful to keep the date battery used in the

camera away from children. Seek medical assistance

immediately if a child swallows a battery.

zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the

equipment that is not expressly described in this guide.

Disassembly or alteration may result in high voltage electrical

shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be

conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your

camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

zTo avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not

touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged.

Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that

become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high

voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult

your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

zStop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke

or noxious fumes. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical

shock. Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the

camera battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

Confirm that smoke and fume emissions have ceased.

Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon

Customer Support Help Desk.

Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is

damaged.

Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock.

Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the camera battery

or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your

camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

zDo 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. The camera has not been

waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt

air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that water

or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the

camera’s power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the

power cord from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment

may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera

distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

zDo not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners

or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the

equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire.

zRemove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe

away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of

the power outlet and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or

greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over

long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and

short-circuit, leading to fire.

zDo not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power

adapter cord. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short

circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock.

zDo not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling

it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging

the cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling

on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire

and insulation, creating the potential for fires and electrical shocks.

zUse only the recommended power accessories. Use of power

sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead

to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or

other hazards.

zDo not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them

to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in

water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the

leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or

serious injury.

zDo not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the

batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion.

Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the

eyes and mouth, or clothing, that comes into contact with the inner

contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these

substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical

assistance.

Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts

that could damage the casings.

It could lead to leakage and

injury.

zDo not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic

objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns

and other injuries. Use the supplied terminal cover to transport or

store the battery pack.

zBefore you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or

other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects.

Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste

containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in

specialized waste facilities if available in your area.

zUse only recommended batteries and accessories. Use of

batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may

cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to

the surroundings.

zDisconnect the compact power adapter from both the camera

and power outlet after recharging and when the camera is not

in use to avoid fires and other hazards. Continuous use over a

long period of time may cause the unit to overheat and distort,

resulting in fire.

zThe camera terminal of the separately sold compact power

cord is designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not

use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and

other hazards.

zExercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold

tele-converter lens, close-up lens and conversion lens

adapter. If they loosen, fall off and shatter, the glass shards may

cause an injury.

Cautions

zAvoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places

subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the

dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight

and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode,

resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may

also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good

ventilation when using the compact power adapter to charge the

battery pack or power the camera.

zDo not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage

in such areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.

zBe careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong

impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the

equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.

zBe careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing

when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or

noise. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking

several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in

burns.

zDo not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to

its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.

zEnsure that the battery charger is plugged into a power outlet

of the specified rating, not over the specified rating. The plug

of the battery charger varies according to region.

zDo not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if

the cable or plug is damaged, or if the plug is not fully

inserted into the power outlet.

zDo not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to

contact the charger terminals or plug.

zIf your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera

body may become warm. Please take care when operating the

camera for an extended period as your hands may experience a

burning sensation.

Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields

Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or

other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields.

Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or

corrupt image data.

Avoid Condensation Related Problems

Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures

may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external

and internal surfaces.

You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight,

resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes

slowly before removing it from the bag.

If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera

Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation.

Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the CF card,

and battery or a household power source, from the camera and

wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming

use.

Extended Storage

When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove

the battery from the camera or battery charger and store the

equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for extended

periods with batteries installed will run down the battery. (Do not

remove the date battery.)

Preventing Malfunctions

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Front View

Components Guide

Self-timer

Lamp (p. 77)

Hot Shoe (p. 171)

Built-in Flash (p. 62)

Display Panel (p. 16)

Strap Mount (p. 24)

Speaker

Ring Release Button

(p. 174, 179)

Lens

Remote Sensor (p. 169)

Microphone (p. 131)

Strap Mount (p. 24)

Red-eye Reduction Lamp (p. 62)

AF Sensor

Back/Bottom View

* To connect the camera to a computer or printer, use one of the following

cables.

Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with

the camera for direct print compatible printer information.

Viewfinder (p. 33)

Diopter Adjustment

Dial (p. 33)

LCD Monitor

(p. 32)

CF Card/Battery Cover (p. 21)

Tripod Socket

DC IN Terminal

(p. 182, 183)

DIGITAL Terminal*(p. 150)

A/V OUT (Audio/Video

Out) Terminal (p. 153)

Terminal Cover

Indicator

Computer: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)

Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately)

zCP Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) or

the Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with CP-100/CP-10).

zBubble Jet Printers

•Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Printers: Please refer to your Bubble Jet

printer user guide.

•PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied

with the camera)

zPictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

(supplied with the camera)

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Controls

Top

Back

Power/Mode Indicator (p. 29)

Button (p. 30)

Mode Lever (p. 29)

Shutter Button (p. 41)

Zoom Ring (p. 39)

Main Dial (p. 15)

(Flash)/ (Zoom in) Button (p. 62, 123)

(Backlight) Button (p. 16)

(Continuous)/ (Self-

Timer/Wireless Controller)

Button (p. 77, 79, 169)

(Light Metering) Button (p. 91)

(Macro)/ (Index) Button (p. 73, 124)

MF (Manual Focus)/

(Microphone) Button

(p. 113, 114, 131)

Omni Selector (S/ (Exposure), T/WB (White Balance),

W,X) (p. 92, 93)

MENU Button (p. 44)

FUNC. (Function)/JUMP Button (p. 43, 125)

SET/ (AF

Frame Selector)

Button (p. 89)

INFO. (Information) Button

(p. 34)

(AE Lock/FE Lock)/

(Single Image Erase) Button

(p. 104, 106, 138)

(Monitor Selector)

Button (p. 32)

Mode Dial (p. 14)

Mode Dial

Use the mode dial to switch between the shooting modes.

z: Auto (p. 53)

The camera automatically selects settings.

zImage Zone

The camera automatically selects settings

according to the image composition type.

zCreative Zone

The user selects exposure, aperture or

other settings to achieve special effects.

Creative Zone

Image Zone

Auto

: Portrait (p. 66)

: Landscape (p. 66)

: Night Scene (p. 67)

: Stitch Assist (p. 68)

: Movie (p. 71)

: Program AE (p. 81)

: Shutter Speed-Priority AE (p. 82)

: Aperture-Priority AE (p. 85)

: Manual Exposure (p. 87)

: Custom 1 (p. 116)

: Custom 2 (p. 116)

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Main Dial

The main dial is used for selecting certain menus and for displaying

images. You can easily and swiftly select, confirm and switch

menus.

Turning the Main Dial

Clicking the Main Dial

zIn Shooting Mode

zSelects aperture value and shutter

speed (p. 82, 85, 87)

zSelects menu settings by pressing the

FUNC. button (p. 43)

zSelects exposure compensation and

white balance (p. 92, 93)

zIn Playback Mode

zDisplays the previous and next image

(p. 122)

zIn Shooting Mode

zFixes menu items set by pressing the

FUNC. button (p. 43)

zSwitches between shutter speeds and

aperture values in M mode (p. 87)

Turn

Click

Display Panel

The display panel shows the camera settings, the remaining image

capacity, movie shooting time, battery charge and other information.

In Shooting mode (p. 29), you can turn on the backlight of the

display panel for six seconds by pressing the button. To turn off

the backlight within six seconds, press the button again.

Icons Indication Reference

pages

// Evaluative Metering/Spot Metering/

Center-Weighted Average Metering

Shutter Speed/Movie Shooting Time/

White Balance/ISO Speed/Photo Effect/

Bracket/Resolution Setting Value (for

each function setting)

57, 71, 82,

87, 93, 96,

99, 100, 102

Aperture Setting 85, 87

Compression 57

Resolution (Not displayed with RAW

images)

Flash On/Flash Off (Not displayed with

Auto)

ND filter 118

Single Shot/Standard Continuous

Shooting/High-speed Continuous

Shooting

ISO speed 99

Battery Charge State 22

Macro Mode*73

button

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Photo Effect 96

Self-Timer/Wireless Controller 77, 168

Remaining Image Capacity/Message

Code/Error Code/ (Intervalometer)/

Interval Shooting Remaining Shots

110, 159

White Balance Settings 93

Bracket 100, 102

Flash Exposure Compensation/Flash

Output Adjustment

107

Exposure Compensation Level/AEB

Level/Flash Exposure Compensation

Level

92, 100, 107

* Goes off in Super Macro mode. The Super Macro mode icon appears on the

LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder). (p. 75)

zThe diagram above shows all the icons appearing at once.

Normally, only the icons applicable to the selected mode and

camera state appear.

Charging the Battery Pack

Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first

time and subsequently when the “Change the battery pack”

message displays on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder) or the

low battery icon ( ) and Lb ( ) message are lit on the Display

Panel.

Preparing the Camera

Align the edge of the battery pack with the line on the

battery charger, then slide the battery in the direction

of the arrow.

Battery charger model names and types vary by

region.

(For CG-580)

Plug the battery charger into a power outlet.

(For CB-5L)

Attach the power cord to the battery charger and

plug the other end into a power outlet.

zThe charge indicator blinks while the battery pack is charging and

lights steadily once charging is complete.

zAfter charging, unplug the battery charger and remove the battery

pack.

Charge

Indicator

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Battery Pack Handling Precautions

zKeep the battery pack and camera terminals ( ) clean at

all times. Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the

battery pack and camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a

dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack.

zDo not cover the battery charger with anything, such as a

tablecloth, cushion or blanket, when it is charging. Heat will build

up internally and possibly lead to fire.

zDo not charge batteries other than Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-

511, BP-512 or BP-514 with the supplied equipment. This may

cause a malfunction.

zThe battery pack continues to discharge a small amount when left

in the camera even with the power turned off. This shortens the

battery life. Remove the battery pack from the camera when it is

not in use.

zDo not allow any metal objects such as keyrings to touch the “ ”

and “ ” terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the battery pack.

To carry the battery pack, or store it during periods of disuse,

always replace the terminal cover (Fig. B) or place it in the

supplied case and store it in a cool, dry place.

zThis is a lithium ion battery pack so there is no need to

completely use or discharge it before recharging. It can be

recharged at any time. However, since the maximum number of

charge cycles is approximately 300 (battery life), you are

recommended to only charge the battery pack after having

discharged it completely to prolong battery life.

zIt takes approximately 90 minutes to bring a fully discharged

battery pack to a fully charged state (based on Canon’s testing

standard).

zCharging times will vary according to the surrounding humidity

and battery pack charge state.

zThe separately sold Battery Pack BP-511, BP-512 and BP-514

can also be used in this camera.

Charging the Battery Pack (continued)

When using Battery Pack BP-511A or BP-514, you can distinguish

between the discharged battery pack and fully charged battery

pack by changing the direction of the battery cover (Fig. C and D).

Recharge the battery fully before using it again.

zEven charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. You

are advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or one day

before, to ensure a full charge.

zSince storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time

(about 1 year) can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance, you

are recommended to use the battery pack in the camera until the

symbol displays and to store it at normal temperature (30 °C/

86 °F) or lower. If you do not use the battery pack for long periods

of time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera at least

once a year before returning it to storage.

zThe camera consumes the battery charge when the power is on

even when a function is not being used. To conserve the battery

charge, be particularly attentive in turning the camera off.

zAlthough the battery pack’s maximum operating range is 0 to

40 °C (32 to 104 °F), the optimal range is 10 to 30 °C (50 to

86 °F). At cold temperatures, such as those experienced when

skiing, performance will temporarily decline, reducing the usable

time before recharging.

zIf the usable time of a battery pack diminishes substantially even

when fully charged, it should be replaced.

Fig. BFig. A Fig. DFig. C

Fully Charged Battery Used Battery

Attach so the blue portion

of the battery pack can be

seen through the window.

Attach in the

opposite way of

Fig. C.

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Installing the Battery Pack/CF card

Install Battery Pack BP-511A (supplied) and the CF card (supplied)

into the camera as follows.

Use the Compact Power Adapter CA-560 (sold separately) to power

the camera for extended periods (p. 182).

zCharge the battery pack before using it for the first time (p. 18).

Check that the power is off (p. 29) and slide the CF

card/battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

Insert the battery pack.

zThe terminal side of the battery pack should face

downward.

zInsert the battery pack all the way in until the

battery lock clicks. To remove the battery pack,

push the battery lock.

Battery lock CF card eject

button

Label

Indicator

Terminals

Installing the Battery Pack/CF card (continued)

Battery Status Symbols

The following icons indicate the battery status on the display panel.

These icons will not appear while the camera is powered with a

compact power adapter.

Insert the CF card.

zThe label side of the CF card should face the battery compartment.

zPush the card in until the CF card eject button fully extends. To

remove the CF card, push the CF card eject button and pull the

card out.

Slide the CF card/battery cover closed.

zWhen the indicator blinks, the camera is writing, reading, erasing

or transmitting an image to or from the card. Do not perform the

following, or image data may be lost or corrupted:

• Do not shake the camera.

• Do not turn off the power or open the CF card/battery cover.

zYou are recommended to use CF cards that have been

formatted in your camera (p. 139). The card supplied with the

camera may be used without further formatting.

zRemove the battery pack when the camera is not in use.

zSee CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)

(p. 191).

zSee Battery Performance (p. 190).

: Sufficient battery charge

: Low battery

: Replace or recharge battery

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

CF Card Handling Precautions

zCF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend,

force, or subject them to shocks or vibration.

zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card.

zMoving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes may

cause condensation to form in the card, leading to potential

malfunctions. To avoid condensation formation, place the CF card

in a sealed plastic bag before moving it into a different

temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new

temperature.

If condensation forms on the CF card, put it aside until the water

droplets have evaporated completely.

zPlace the CF card in the supplied case for storage.

zDo not use or store CF cards in the following types of locations.

• Locations subject to dust or sand

• Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures

Microdrives are a recording medium with a hard disk. Their merits

are a large capacity and a low price per megabyte of capacity.

However, they can be more susceptible to vibrations and shocks

than CF cards, which use durable flash memories. Please be

careful, therefore, not to subject the camera to vibrations or shocks

when using a microdrive, especially while recording or during

playback.

Attaching the Neck Strap

Attaching the Lens Cap

Attach the strap as illustrated on the left.

Pull the strap tight in the buckle so that it

does not slip. Perform the same steps on the

other side of the camera (p. 11).

zAvoid waving the camera about or catching it on other items

when suspending it from the strap.

Attach the lens cap as illustrated on the left.

Always replace the lens cap after use. To

remove the lens cap, press the tabs on the

lens cap and pull.

zRemove the lens cap before turning on the camera’s power.

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Attaching the Lens Hood

When shooting backlit scenes without a flash with the lens set to a

wide angle, you should attach the lens hood to prevent light outside

the scene from coming into the lens. Be sure to turn off the camera

before you attach the lens hood.

Attaching the Filter Adapter

If you wish to attach a commercially available filter (58 mm

diameter), attach the filter adapter in advance. Be sure to turn off the

camera before you attach the filter adapter.

Attach the lens hood so that

its z meets the lens’ z,

then turn the lens hood

clockwise until the lens’ z

meets .

zIf you use the built-in flash when the lens hood is attached, a

portion of the image appears to be blocked by the lens hood and

appears dark.

Attach the filter adapter so

that its z meets the lens’ z,

then turn the filter adapter

clockwise until the lens’ z

meets .

zThe filter adapter is exclusively for use with a filter. If you wish to

attach Close-up Lens 500D (sold separately) to the camera, use

Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58C (sold separately) (p. 177).

zAttaching more than one filter at the same time may cause dark

shadows on the image depending on the zoom position.

Lens Hood

Filter Adapter

Setting the Date/Time

The Set Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power

is turned on or whenever the date lithium battery charge is low. Start

from Step 5 to set the date and time.

Turn on the camera (p. 29).

Press the MENU button.

zThe [ (Rec.)] or [ (Play)] menu

appears.

Press the X arrow on the omni

selector to select the [ (Set up)]

menu.

zPressing the JUMP button also switches

between menus.

Press the S or T arrow on the

omni selector to select [Date/

Time] then press the SET button.

zThe factory default for the date format

may differ from that shown here in some

regions.

Set the date and time.

zPress the W or X arrow on the omni

selector to select a field to change.

zPress the S or T arrow on the omni

selector to set the values.

zThe date can be set up to the year 2030.

Press the SET button.

zAfter adjusting the settings, press the MENU button to close the

menu window.

(Rec.) Menu in

Auto mode

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zThe Date/Time cannot be inserted in the actual image even if the

Date/Time have been set. For printing images with the date on

them, refer to the Direct Print User Guide or Software Starter

Guide.

zReplacing the Date Battery (p. 184)

Setting the Language

Use this feature to select the language used in the menus and

messages.

Turn on the camera (p. 29).

Press the MENU button.

zThe [ (Rec.)] or [ (Play)] menu

appears.

Press the X arrow on the omni

selector to select the [ (Set up)]

menu.

zPressing the JUMP button also switches

between menus.

Press the S or T arrow on the

omni selector to select

[Language] and press the SET

button.

Press the S,T,W or X arrow on

the omni selector to select a

language.

Press the SET button.

zAfter adjusting the settings, press the MENU button to close the

menu window.

zIn playback mode, you can change the language by holding the

SET button while you press the JUMP button, except when a

separately sold printer is connected or during movie playback.

(Rec.) Menu in

Auto mode

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Turning the Power On/Off

The power/mode indicator remains lit while the power of the camera

is on. The power/mode indicator indicates the state of the camera as

follows.

Powering the Camera in Shooting Mode

Basic Functions

Orange: Shooting mode

Green : Playback mode/Printer

connection mode*

Yellow : Computer connection mode*

Off : The power of the camera is off.

* For printer connection mode information, see the

Direct Print User Guide. For computer connection

mode information, see the Software Starter

Guide.

Mode Lever

Use this lever to turn the power on.

To operate the mode lever, press the release

button as shown on the left. The mode lever

will not operate if the release button is not

pressed. After the camera is turned on in

or , release the lever. The mode lever

returns to its original position (center).

Remove the lens cap.

Turn the mode lever to

(Shooting) while pressing the

release button.

zThe power/mode indicator lights orange.

zOpen the LCD monitor if needed (p. 32).

Power/Mode Indicator

Release button

Turning the Power On/Off (continued)

Powering the Camera in Playback Mode

Turning the Power Off

Turn the mode lever to

(Playback) while pressing the

release button.

zThe power/mode indicator lights green

and appears on the display panel.

zOpen the LCD monitor if needed (p. 32).

Press the button.

zThe power goes off.

zBe careful not to touch the lens when shooting. Please also

refrain from forcing the lens with fingers or other objects. It could

lead to malfunctions or damage the camera. If this occurs, turn

the camera off and back on.

zYou will hear a start-up sound and see the start-up image when

the power comes on. (To change the start-up sound and image,

see pages 31, 51 and 154.)

zThe start-up image does not appear in the following cases: when

the camera is powered in Shooting mode after the monitor was

switched to the viewfinder (p. 32) or when the A/V OUT terminal

is connected to a TV.

Release button

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Turning on the camera without the start-up sound and

image

Press and hold the button, then turn on the power. You can also

turn the camera on with the LCD monitor closed.

Power Saving Function

This camera is equipped with a power saving function. When this

function is turned on and it activates, restore power by turning the

mode lever toward or .

Switching between Shooting and Playback

You can quickly switch between Shooting mode and Playback

mode. This is convenient when you wish to shoot again after

checking or erasing an image immediately after it is shot.

zShooting Mode Playback Mode

Turn the mode lever to (Playback) while pressing the release

button (p. 30).

zThe camera switches to Playback mode. In this case, the lens

does not retract. (If the mode lever is turned to (Playback)

again, the lens retracts.)

zPlayback Mode Shooting Mode

Remove the lens cap and press the shutter button halfway, or turn

the mode lever to (Shooting) while pressing the release button

(p. 29).

Shooting Mode: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the

last control is accessed on the camera.

The LCD monitor (or viewfinder) also shuts off approximately 1

minute* after the last control is accessed on the camera. Press any

button except the mode lever to turn the LCD monitor (or viewfinder)

back on.

* This time can be changed (p. 50).

Playback Mode: Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the

last control is accessed on the camera.

Printer Connection Mode: Powers down approximately 5 minutes

after the last control is accessed on the camera or connected printer.

zThe power saving function is disabled while a slide show plays on

the camera or during a computer connection (p. 133, 149).

zYou can turn off the power saving function in the Set up menu

(p. 50).

Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

Switching between the LCD Monitor and

Viewfinder

You can switch between the LCD monitor and viewfinder both in

Shooting mode and Playback mode.

zWhen the LCD Monitor is Closed

The viewfinder turns on.

zWhen the LCD Monitor is Open

The LCD monitor turns on. (The viewfinder goes off.)

Using the LCD Monitor

If you wish to use the LCD monitor for shooting, playing back images

and adjusting menu settings, follow the explanation below.

You can switch between the LCD monitor

and viewfinder by pressing the

button.

The camera turns on the last selected

monitor when powered on in Shooting mode.

The camera always turns on the LCD

monitor when powered on in Playback mode.

Opened from left to right

180 degrees. It locks

temporarily at 90

degrees.

Tilted forward 180

degrees toward the

lens or backward 90

degrees.

The LCD monitor will

automatically turn off and

the viewfinder will turn on

when the LCD monitor

clicks shut against the

camera body facing in.

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The LCD monitor can also be positioned as below.

Using the Viewfinder

If the surroundings are too bright (for example, when you are

shooting outdoors) and images on the LCD monitor are not clear,

use the viewfinder for shooting. (The same image and information as

the LCD monitor appear in the viewfinder.)

zYou can adjust the viewfinder with the diopter adjustment dial to

adapt to your vision so that the displayed information (p. 36)

appears in crisp focus.

Open the LCD monitor left 180

degrees and tilt it 180 degrees

toward the lens.

zIn this position, icons and messages do

not appear on the LCD monitor.

zThe image shown on the LCD monitor is

automatically flipped and reversed (the

Reverse Display function) so that it

appears correctly from in front of the lens.

(You can disable the Reverse Display

function (p. 48).)

Fold the LCD monitor back

against the camera body.

zFold it until it clicks into place against the

camera body. If it is not fully closed, the

image will appear reversed and icons and

messages will not display.

zIcons and messages will appear and

images will show properly (not reversed)

when the LCD monitor is folded right

against the camera until it clicks.

zIn Playback mode, images do not appear reversed. Also, icons

and messages always show properly.

Diopter Adjustment Dial

Viewfinder

Checking the information on the LCD

Monitor/Viewfinder

Each time you press the INFO. button the LCD monitor (or the

viewfinder) cycles to the next information mode.

Both the LCD monitor and the viewfinder have a field of vision of

100% of the actual shooting image.

Shooting Mode

Each time you press the INFO. button the information view switches

as follows.

* Depending on the LCD monitor’s position, the information view may not

display.

Playback Mode

Each time you press the INFO. button the information view mode

cycles as follows.

zYou can check detailed information about the image you just

shot without switching the camera to Playback mode. To do so,

while the image is being reviewed right after being taken, press

the SET button, then INFO. button.

zThe last selected Information View mode appears the next time

you power on the camera.

No Information Information View∗

Single Image Playback (p. 122):

Standard Information View Detailed Information View No Information

Index Playback (p. 124):

Standard Information View No Information

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Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor/

Viewfinder

The LCD monitor displays information in Shooting or Playback

mode, such as the camera settings, remaining image capacity and

shooting date/time.

zShooting Mode

The information appears for approximately 6 seconds when you

operate the camera (such as making a change in shooting settings)

even if the LCD monitor/viewfinder is set to No Information.

(Sometimes no information appears depending on the camera

setting at that time.)

zA slow shutter speed has likely been selected because of

insufficient lighting if the camera shake icon appears after

metering preparations are complete. Set the flash to (On) or

(Auto), or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot.

zAfter you take a photo by fully pressing the shutter button, the

image displays on the LCD monitor for approximately two

seconds (or the review duration you set from 2 to 10 seconds). If

you press the SET button while the image is displayed, it will

continue to display (p. 54).

zYou can check the brightness of the image during the image

review after shooting using the histogram (p. 39), a graph which

allows you to judge the brightness of the recorded image and

other information appearing with the image. You can adjust the

exposure according to the results, then shoot again if necessary.

(If no histogram appears, press the INFO. button.)

Checking the information on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder (continued)

The following displays in information view.

Exposure Compensation p. 92

White Balance (WB) p. 93

Drive Mode p. 77, 79

ISO Speed p. 99

Photo Effect p. 96

Bracket p. 100, 102

Flash Exposure

Compensation/Flash Output

p. 107, 108

Compression Settings p. 57

Resolution Settings p. 57

File Format p. 60

7.0x 8.8x 11x 14x 18x 22x Digital Zoom Setting*p. 78

Converter (Lens) Settings p. 180

Low Battery p. 22

Flash p. 62

Red-eye Reduction p. 64

Macro Mode/Super Macro Mode

p. 73, 75

Light Metering Mode p. 90

Auto Rotate p. 119

Shooting Mode p.14

ND Filter p. 118

Camera Shake Warning p. 35

AE Lock/FE Lock p. 104, 106

MF (Manual Focus)

Indicator

Shots Remaining or

Remaining Movie Time

(sec.)

Aperture Value

Shutter Speed

Spot Metering

Frame

AF Frame

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zPlayback Mode

In standard display mode, the following information appears.

Manual Focus p. 114, 115

z (Red) Movie Recording Mode p. 71

* Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital zoom effects. These figures

appear when the digital zoom is activated. (“7.0x” is the telephoto-end setting of

the optical zoom.)

• The icons in the shaded boxes ( ) above and appear even when the

information view is turned off.

• In addition to the above, the messages, AF frame, Spot Metering Frame,

shutter speed, aperture value, MF indicator (when manual focus is selected)

and zoom bar (during the zoom operation) are shown as in the upper screen

example.

Compression Settings p. 57

Resolution Settings p. 57

File Format p. 60

Sound memo (wave file) p. 131

Movie p. 126

Protection Status p. 137

Shooting Date/Time

File Number

Image Number and

Total

(Display Image/Total)

Checking the information on the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder (continued)

In detailed display mode, the following information also appears.

The following information may also appear with some image files.

Adobe RGB Color Space (Adobe RGB) p. 98

50 100 200 400 ISO Speed p. 99

Photo Effect p. 96

Shooting Mode p. 14

Resolution Settings (Movie) p. 57

Exposure level p. 92

Flash Exposure

Compensation

p. 107

White Balance p. 93

Light Metering Mode p. 90

Macro Mode/Super Macro

Mode

p. 73, 75

Manual Focus p. 114, 115

• In addition to the above, the shutter speed, aperture setting, movie length,

histogram and overexposure warning appear.

An audio file other than a wave file, or a file with an unrecognized format,

is attached.

JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File

System Standards (p. 188).

File with unrecognized format.

zPlease note that image information recorded by this camera may

not display correctly on other cameras and image information

recorded by other cameras may not display correctly on this

camera.

Movie Length

Aperture Value

Histogram

Shutter Speed

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About the Histogram

The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of

the recorded image. The greater the bias toward the left in the

graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward to the right,

the brighter the image.

If the image is dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive

number. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative

number if the image is bright. (p. 92)

Overexposure Warning

In the following conditions, overexposed portions of the image blink.

zWhen an image just shot is being reviewed on the LCD monitor

(Information view) or in the viewfinder.

zIn the detailed display mode of the Playback mode.

Using the Zoom (Focal Length)

The zoom can be adjusted from 28 to 200 mm (equivalent to 35mm

film format).

Telephoto/Wide Angle

You can zoom in (telephoto) and zoom out

(wide angle) by turning the zoom ring. The

zoom bar appears during the zoom

operation.

zThe zoom speed varies according to how

fast you turn the zoom ring.

Sample

Histograms

Bright Image

Balanced Image

Dark Image

Telephoto

Wide

Angle

Zoom Bar

Using the Zoom (Focal Length) (continued)

Zooming Rapidly

To zoom in or out rapidly, turn the mode

lever to (Shooting) and hold it, then turn

the zoom ring in either the zoom in or zoom

out direction. The swift zooming continues

while you hold the mode lever.

To reverse the zooming direction, turn the

zoom ring a little in the opposite direction

while holding the mode lever.

Digital Zoom

An image already zoomed with the optical

zoom lens can be further zoomed digitally up

to an approximate factor of 22 (p. 78).

The factor displays after the zoom operation.

zThe digital zoom cannot be used with certain Shooting modes

(p. 202).

zThe more the image is zoomed digitally, the coarser its image

quality becomes.

Telephoto

Wide

Angle

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Pressing the Shutter Button

The shutter button features a two-stage action.

zPressing Halfway

Pressing halfway automatically sets the

exposure and focus.

zThe following camera settings appear on

the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

Ready for shooting The AF frame displays in green and the beep

sounds twice.

Focusing difficulty

The AF frame displays in yellow and a beep sounds.

In this case, use the focus lock, or manually focus,

to shoot (p. 112).

Flash fires The built-in flash pops up and appears.

Camera shake warning/

underexposure

appears.

zPressing Fully

Pressing fully releases the shutter.

zThe indicator blinks while the image is

recording onto the CF card.

zYou will hear the shutter sound when the

shot is complete. Do not move the camera

until you hear this sound.

Shutter Speed AF Frame Aperture

Value

Pressing the shutter

button halfway

AF Frame

Pressing the Shutter Button (continued)

zIf appears or the AF frame displays in yellow while you press

halfway, you can still press fully to take the shot.

zImages are first saved into the camera’s internal memory before

being recorded onto the CF card, allowing the next images to be

taken immediately as long as sufficient space is available in the

internal memory.

zThe beep and shutter sound can be set On/Off using the menu

(p. 49).

zWhen the shutter sound is set to On and [Mute] is set to On, no

sound will be heard.

zThere is no shutter sound in Movie mode.

zShots cannot be taken while the flash is charging.

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Selecting Menus and Settings

zSelecting Settings by Pressing the FUNC. Button

(Only in Shooting Mode)

Turn the mode lever to .

Press the FUNC. button.

Press the S or T arrow on the

omni selector to select a

function item.

Press the W or X arrow on the

omni selector to select setting

contents.

Press the FUNC. button.

FUNC.

Select a function item

using .

Select setting contents

using .

ISO Speed [ ] (p. 99) Photo Effect [ ] (p. 96)

Bracket [ ] (p. 100, 102)

Flash Exposure

Compensation (p. 107)

Flash Output (p. 108)

Resolution [L]/File

Format (p. 57, 60)

Compression [ ]

(p. 57)

Resolution (Movie)

[] (p.58)

The default values

are bracketed.

In Steps 4 and 5, you can also use the main dial.

FUNC.

Turn

Click

Selecting Menus and Settings (continued)

zSelecting Settings by Pressing the MENU Button

In (Shooting) Mode

Rec. Menu (p. 46)

(When Shooting mode is )

In (Playback) Mode

Play Menu (p. 48)

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Press the MENU button.

Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to switch between

menu tabs.

Press the S or T arrow on the omni selector to select a menu item,

then press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to select setting

contents.

Press the MENU button.

zIn Step 2, you can also use the FUNC./JUMP button, / button

and / button.

zSettings cannot be selected with the main dial.

zPress the SET button for items followed by an ellipsis (...) and then

select a setting. Press the button again to confirm the setting.

In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter

button halfway. (In Playback mode, the menu closes when the shutter

button is pressed halfway and the camera switches to shooting mode.)

My Camera Menu

(p. 51, 154)

Set up Menu (p. 49)

Selecting Menus and Settings (continued)

Menu Items Selectable with the MENU Button and

Default Settings

This chart shows the options for each menu and the default settings.

z (Rec.) Menu

zDisplayed menu items will vary according to the shooting mode

and setting contents (p. 202).

zYou can apply a desired image and sound to [ ] and [ ] in the

My Camera menu. For details, see Registering the My Camera

Settings (p. 156) or the Software Starter Guide.

zThe default of all the settings changed by the menu and button

operations except for [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video

System] can be restored all at once (p. 52).

Menu Item Setting Content Reference

Page

Flash Sync Sets the timing at which the flash fires.

109

1st-curtain*/2nd-curtain

Slow Synchro

Sets whether or not the flash will fire with a

slow shutter speed. 64

On/Off*

Flash Adjust

Sets whether or not the flash is adjusted

automatically. 107

Auto*/Manual

Red-eye

Sets whether or not the red-eye reduction

lamp fires when the flash fires. 64

On*/Off

Flash Pop-up

Sets whether or not the flash pops up

automatically. 65

On*/Off

Cont. Shooting

In the Continuous Shooting mode, choose

whether you view the subject as you shoot

continuously (standard) or shoot with a

short shutter interval without viewing (high

speed).

* (standard)/ (high speed)

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

Self-timer

Sets the duration before the self-timer

releases the shutter once the shutter button

is pressed. 77

10 sec.*/2 sec.

Wireless Delay

Sets the duration before the self-timer

releases the shutter once the remote

control shutter button is pressed. 168

0 sec./2 sec.*/10 sec.

Spot AE Point

Sets the option of [Spot AE Point] (one of

the light metering modes), Center (the AE

point is fixed to the center) or AF Point (the

AE point corresponds to the AF point).

Center*/AF Point

ND Filter Sets the ND filter. 118

On/Off*

Safety Shift

Sets whether or not the Safety Shift

function works. In Av (Aperture-Priority AE)

and Tv (Shutter Speed-Priority AE) modes,

the Safety Shift function automatically

adjusts the values set manually to obtain

the correct exposure if the exposure is

incorrect when the shutter button is pressed

halfway.

On/Off*

MF-Point Zoom

Sets whether or not the focusing point is

magnified when using the manual focus. 114

On*/Off

AF Mode

Sets the frequency of autofocus activation,

Continuous (continuous autofocusing) or

Single (autofocused only when the shutter

button is pressed halfway).

116

Continuous*/ Single

Digital Zoom

Sets whether or not the digital zoom

combines with the optical zoom to zoom

images. 78

On/Off*

Menu Item Setting Content Reference

Page

* Default setting

Selecting Menus and Settings (continued)

z (Play) Menu

Converter

Adjusts the camera most appropriately

when separately sold Tele-converter TC-

DC58A or Close-up Lens 500D is attached

to the camera.

177

None*/TC-DC58A/500D

Review

Sets the duration images display on the LCD

monitor (or in the viewfinder) after the

shutter button is released.

Off/2 sec.* to 10 sec.

Color Space

Sets whether still images are recorded in

the standard RGB color space or

Adobe RGB color space. 98

Standard*/Adobe RGB

Reverse Disp.

Sets whether or not the image is reversed

when the LCD monitor is tilted 180 degrees

toward the lens. 33

On*/Off

Super Macro Shoots in the Super Macro mode. 75

Intervalometer Shoots automatically at set intervals. 110

Save Settings

Saves settings selected in the Rec. menu

and the Function menu to the mode dial’s

C1 or C2 mode.

116

* Default setting

Menu Item Setting Content Reference

Page

Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. 137

Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees

clockwise in the display. 130

Erase all Erases all images from a CF card

(excluding protected images). 138

Slide Show Plays images in an automated slide show. 133

Menu Item Setting Content Reference

Page

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

z (Set up) Menu

Print Order

Sets the images that will be printed on a

direct print compatible printer or at a photo

lab service, the number of copies and other

parameters.

142

Transfer Order Specifies images before downloading to a

computer. 147

Menu Item Setting Content Reference

Page

Mute

Set [On] to mute the start-up sound,

operation sound, selftimer sound and

shutter sound all at once.

42, 127,

132, 155

On/Off*

• If you set [Mute] to [On], no sound will be

heard even when any sound item in the

My Camera menu is set to [ ], [ ] or

[] (On).

• Note that the error warning signal beeps

even when the Mute setting is [On].

• The main dial does not beep even if it is

pressed regardless of the setting.

Volume

Start-up Vol.

Adjusts the Start-up Sound volume when

the camera powers up. 30, 51

Operation Vol.

Adjusts the Operation Sound volume of

operation buttons other than the shutter

button.

Selftimer Vol.

Adjusts the sound volume of the Selftimer

Sound informing you that the photo will be

taken in 2 seconds.

51, 77

fShutter

Volume

Adjusts the Shutter Sound volume when the

shutter button is pressed all the way. There

is no shutter sound in Movie mode.

42, 51

Playback Vol.

Adjusts the sound volume when a sound

memo or a movie is played.

126, 127,

131, 132

Settings of

Above Items

(c – g)

Menu Item Setting Content Reference

Page

Off 1 2* 3 4 5

* Default setting

Selecting Menus and Settings (continued)

LCD Brightness

Sets the brightness level of the LCD monitor.

–

(Normal)*/ (Bright)

Power Saving

Auto Power

Down

Sets whether or not the camera

automatically powers down after a specified

period of time elapses without camera

operation.

On*/Off

Display Off

Sets the length of time before the LCD

monitor (or viewfinder) goes off when no

camera operation is performed. 31

10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min.

/2 min./3 min.

Date/Time Sets the date, time and date format. 26

Format Formats (initializes) a CF card. 139

File No. Reset

Sets how file numbers are assigned to

images when new CF cards are inserted. 120

On/Off*

Auto Rotate

Sets whether or not images shot with the

camera on end are automatically rotated in

the display. 119

On*/Off

Distance Units

Sets the format of the displayed distance

units of the MF indicator. 114, 115

m/cm* or ft/in

Language

Sets the language used in the menus and

messages on the LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder).

English*/Deutsch/Français/Nederlands/

Dansk/Suomi/Italiano/Norsk/Svenska/

Español/Chinese/Japanese

You can change the language during image

playback by holding the SET button and

pressing the JUMP button.

Video System Sets the video output signal standard. 153

NTSC/PAL

* Default setting

Menu Item Setting Content Reference

Page

Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions

z (My Camera) Menu

You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound,

operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera. These

are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the [ ]

and [ ] options for each item with images from the CF card and

newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software.

See the Software Starter Guide for details.

zIf you wish to apply a common theme to all My Camera menu

items, choose [Theme] and set the desired content, otherwise, set

each item one by one.

Menu Item Setting Content Reference

Page

Theme Selects a common theme for each My

Camera settings item.*¹ 154

Start-up Image Sets the start-up image when you turn on

the camera. 154

Start-up Sound Sets the start-up sound when you turn on

the camera.*¹ 154

Operation Sound

Sets the sound when the omni selector or

any button other than the shutter button is

operated.*¹

154

Selftimer Sound Sets the sound informing you that the photo

will be taken in 2 seconds.*¹ 154

Shutter Sound

Sets the shutter sound when you depress

the shutter button. There is no shutter

sound while a movie is being shot.*¹

154

Settings of Above

Items

(Off)/ */ /

* Default setting

*¹ See also [Mute] in the Set up Menu (p. 49).

Resetting the Settings to Default

You can reset the menu and button operation settings to default.

Turn on the camera.

zYou can turn on the camera in either Shooting or Playback mode.

Press the MENU button for longer

than 5 seconds.

zThe message “Reset settings to default?”

appears on the LCD monitor.

Select [OK] using the W or X

arrow on the omni selector, then

press the SET button.

zThe screen on the right appears while

resetting. The normal screen resumes

when resetting is complete.

zTo cancel resetting, select [Cancel]

instead of [OK].

zThe following settings cannot be reset to default:

• The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the

menu (p. 50)

• White balance data set with the custom white balance function

(p. 94)

• Newly registered My Camera settings (p. 156)

zWhen the camera is in Shooting mode and the mode dial is set to

C1/C2, only the C1/C2 mode settings will revert to default.

zSettings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a

computer or printer.

Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings

Auto Mode

In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let

the camera do everything else.

Shooting – Letting the Camera Select

Settings

See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 202) at the

end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed

in which shooting modes.

Check that the camera is in Shooting mode (p. 29).

Turn the mode dial to .

Aim the camera at the subject.

Use the zoom ring to achieve the desired

composition (relative subject size on the LCD

monitor (or in the viewfinder)).

Press the shutter button halfway

(p. 41).

zThe camera focuses on the subject. Two

beeps will sound when the camera has

finished metering.

zThe AF frame will appear green on the

LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

zThe shutter speed and aperture value are

automatically determined and show on

the display panel and the LCD monitor (or

in the viewfinder).

zThe beep will sound one time and the AF

frame will appear yellow if the subject is

difficult to focus on. AF Frame

Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting (continued)

Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting

Reviewing the Image

After a photo is taken, the image appears on the LCD monitor (or in

the viewfinder) for two seconds. In addition, the image will keep on

displaying regardless of the review duration setting if one of the

following operations is performed.

zKeeping the shutter button pressed

The image continues to appear on the LCD monitor as long as you

keep the shutter button fully depressed.

If you turn the zoom ring toward telephoto at this time, the image will

be magnified and continue to display even after the shutter button is

released. The magnified image will be reduced to the normal size by

turning the zoom ring in the opposite direction. To let the camera

return to Shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway.

zPressing the SET button while the image is displayed

The image will continue to display even after the shutter button is

released. You can magnify the image (and reduce it to the normal

size after that) by using the zoom ring. To let the camera return to

Shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway.

Press the shutter button all the way (p. 41).

zYou will hear the sound of the shutter when the shutter activates.

zThe picture appears for two seconds on the LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder).

zSee page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode.

zWith the Review function, you can change the length of time

images appear on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder) after

shooting, or set it so they do not appear at all. (p. 56)

Mode Dial

Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings

zSwitching between the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

While the Image is Displayed

You can switch between the LCD monitor and viewfinder by

pressing the button. Using this feature, you can shoot an image

using the viewfinder and automatically let the camera display the

image on the LCD monitor (or vice versa).

From the next shooting session and onward, review images will

automatically appear on the LCD monitor.

zIf you press the button to change the monitor while shooting,

this setting will be canceled.

Changing the Recording Format Right after

Shooting

By following the instructions below, you can save images shot in the

JPEG format in the RAW format (p. 60) right after shooting.*

You can easily process images saved in the RAW format using a

computer to edit the resolution, photo effect and white balance

without any loss of quality.

* The JPEG format image will not be saved.

Shoot an image using the viewfinder.

Pause the image by pressing the SET button.

The shot image continues to appear in the viewfinder.

Press the button.

The display will switch to the LCD monitor and you can review the

image.

zYou can perform the following while images are displayed.

• Erasing images individually (p. 138)

• Displaying images in Detailed Display mode (p. 34)

• Changing the recording format (p. 60)

• Attaching sound memos (p. 131)

Mode Dial

Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting (continued)

Changing the Image Display Duration

The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been

taken can be changed anywhere from 2 seconds to 10 seconds or

turned off.

Right after shooting, press the

FUNC.

button while the

image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Select [OK] using the W or X

arrow on the omni selector and

press the SET button.

zThe image is recorded in the RAW

format.

zWhen you press the shutter button

halfway, the camera returns to the

shooting screen.

zThe above operations cannot be performed if the image was

shot with the digital zoom or when is already selected as

the recording format.

In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Review].

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 44).

Select a Review setting and press the

button.

zWith the [Off] option, the image will not

automatically display.

zWith the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.] options, the

image will appear for the time selected

even if the shutter button is released.

zYou can continue to display the image as

long as the shutter button is held down

regardless of the Review setting.

zAnother picture can be taken even while

the last is displayed.

Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings

Changing the Resolution and Compression

You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies)

settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. To

record the CCD output without compression, select the RAW file

format (p. 60).

* Paper sizes vary according to region.

(The icons in the parentheses appear on the display panel.)

Mode Dial

Resolution Purpose

()

Large 3264 x 2448 pixels High

Low

• Print A4 size* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x

11.7 in.) or larger prints

• Print letter size* 216 x 279 mm

(8.5 x 11 in.) or larger prints

()

Medium 1 2272 x 1704 pixels

()

Medium 2 1600 x 1200 pixels

• Print postcard size 148 x 100 mm

(6 x 4 in.) prints

• Print L size 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x

3.5 in.) prints

()

Medium 3 1024 x 768 pixels • Print card size 86 x 54 mm (3.4 x

2.1 in.) prints

()

Small 640 x 480 pixels

• Send images as e-mail

attachments

• Shoot more images

Compression

Display Panel/LCD Monitor/

Viewfinder Display Indication Quality Purpose

Superfine High

Normal

Shoot higher

quality images

Fine Shoot normal

quality images

Normal Shoot more

images

Changing the Resolution and Compression (continued)

zMovies can be shot with the following resolution.

Resolution

640 x 480 pixels

320 x 240 pixels

160 x 120 pixels

Press the FUNC. button.

Select * (Compression) or L*

(Resolution) using the S or T

arrow on the omni selector.

* The current setting is displayed.

Select the compression or resolution you wish to set

using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni

selector.

zYou can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing

the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image

is shot.

Press the FUNC. button or click the main dial.

Shoot the image.

Resolution (Excluding ) Compression Number of

shots remaining

(Only displayed

when the

resolution,

compression or

file format is

selected)

Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings

zSee Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 192).

zSee CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)

(p. 191).

zThe resolution and compression settings are affected by the

shooting mode selection as follows (only the resolution in

mode).

Initial

Shooting

Mode

Next Shooting Mode Resolution and

Compression after Change

Settings change to those of

the next mode.

Settings do not change.

Settings change to those of

the next mode.

Settings do not change.

Settings change to those of

the next mode.

e.g. 1 : When the shooting mode is changed from to M,

the resolution and compression will restore the values

set in M mode.

e.g. 2 : When the shooting mode is changed from P to Tv, the

resolution and compression retain the same values set

in P mode.

Changing the File Format

The recording file format can be switched to the RAW format before

shooting the image.

With the standard JPEG file format, the camera processes images

after capturing them to produce optimal results. The JPEG format

compresses images so that more can be stored on a single CF card.

However, the compression is irreversible, meaning that the original

image data cannot be recovered after processing.

In contrast, the RAW format records the image data as captured by

the camera’s CCD without further processing. RAW images are

compressed, but the compression is reversible* so that a high-

quality image can be obtained from the decompressed file without

any loss of image quality. In addition, although a RAW file is larger

than an equivalent JPEG file, it is still only approximately one-

quarter the size* of an uncompressed RGB TIFF format file, making

it relatively compact.

With standard uncompressed file formats, such as RGB TIFF,

images are processed in the camera and require further processing

by retouching software to adjust the image parameters, which

reduces image quality. With the RAW format, however, the original

data can be used in special software** to adjust the image

parameters (white balance, contrast, sharpness and saturation)

making it possible to maintain the image quality while making

changes. The resolution (3264 x 2448) and compression settings

cannot be adjusted for these images.

* As measured by Canon’s testing standard.

** The bundled software can be used to open or adjust the parameters of

images recorded in the RAW file format. Please consult the Software

Starter Guide for details.

Mode Dial

Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings

Press the FUNC. button.

Select L* (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) or

L* (Display Panel) using the S or T

arrow on the omni selector.

* The current setting is displayed.

Select RAW (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) or (r) (Display Panel)

using the main dial or the W or X arrow on the omni

selector.

zYou can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing

the shutter button. The previous screen will appear again, once the

image is shot.

Press the FUNC. button or click the main dial.

zImages shot in the JPEG format can also be changed to the

RAW format while they are displayed right after shooting (p. 55).

Using the Built-In Flash

Use the flash according to the guidelines below. (In Movie mode, the

flash cannot be used.)

* No icon appears on the display panel.

• For information on the external flash, see page 171.

Mode Dial

*Auto with red-eye

reduction

The flash fires automatically as required by

the lighting level, and the red-eye

reduction lamp fires each time the main

flash fires.

*Auto The flash fires automatically as required by

the lighting level.

*Flash on with red-

eye reduction

The red-eye reduction lamp and the flash

always fire.

Flash on The flash always fires.

Flash off The flash does not fire.

Press the button to switch

between flash modes.

zThe selected flash mode appears on the

display panel and the LCD monitor (or in

the viewfinder).

zYou can switch between settings by

pressing the button.

When the red-eye reduction function is

on (p. 64)

When the red-eye reduction function is

off (p. 64)

Some settings are not available with

certain shooting modes (p. 202).

Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings

Shoot the image.

zThe flash will fire if the built-in flash pops up automatically (Flash

Pop-up function) and appears on the LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder) when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

zShooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 53).

zThe flash fires with automatic adjustments when [Flash Adjust] is

set to [Auto] in the Rec. menu. When shooting in M mode, or with

[Flash Adjust] set to [Manual], the flash fires with the manually

set adjustments.

zYou can turn off the Flash Pop-up function and manually open

the built-in flash only when you need it (p. 65).

zBe sure to close the built-in flash after use.

zThe flash fires twice. A pre-flash will fire and will be followed by

the main flash. The pre-flash is used by the camera to obtain the

subject’s exposure data so that the main flash can be set to the

optimal intensity for the shot.

zThe fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/250

second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to

1/250 second if a faster speed is selected.

zThe built-in flash may take up to approximately 10 seconds to

charge in some cases. Actual times will vary according to usage

and the battery charge.

zShots cannot be taken while the flash is charging.

zThe flash exposure and the flash output can be changed (p. 107).

zThe flash setting is saved when the camera is turned off in the P,

Tv,Av and M shooting modes.

Using the Built-In Flash (continued)

Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function

The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is used in dark

areas. This reduces light reflecting back from the eyes and making

them appear red.

Setting the Slow Synchro

You can shoot images using the slow synchro function when the

camera flashes. This helps brighten up dark backgrounds when

shooting night scenes or with indoor lighting conditions.

Mode Dial

In the [ (Rec.)] menu, set [Red-eye] to [On].

z appears on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

zWhen shooting with the red-eye reduction function, the subjects

must look right at the red-eye reduction lamp for this mode to be

effective. Try asking them to look directly at the lamp. Even

better results can be obtained by shooting with the lens set to a

wide angle, increasing the lighting in indoor settings or

approaching closer to the subject.

Mode Dial

In the [ (Rec.)] menu, set [Slow Synchro] to [On].

zWhen shooting with a high ISO sensitivity while using the built-in

flash, there is more of a chance of overexposure the closer you

are to the subject.

zWhen shooting with [Slow Synchro] set to [On], we recommend

the use of a tripod to prevent camera shake.

Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings

Using the Built-In Flash with the Flash Pop-up

Function Off

Mode Dial

In the [ (Rec.)] menu, set [Flash Pop-up] to [Off].

When you wish to fire the flash, pop up the built-in

flash by pressing the button.

z appears on the display panel and LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder) and the flash fires when the shutter button is pressed

fully.

zWhen you do not want the flash to fire, press the built-in flash

down until it clicks. appears on the display panel and the LCD

monitor (or in the viewfinder).

Portrait Mode

Use this mode when you want the subject to appear sharp and the

background to blur.

Landscape Mode

Use this mode to shoot expansive landscape scenes.

Turn the mode dial

to .

Shooting procedures are

the same as for the

mode (p. 53).

zSee page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode.

zTo best achieve the effect of the background gradually fading,

compose the image so that the upper half of the subject’s body

fills most of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

zThe background gets increasingly indistinct the more you adjust

the focal length toward telephoto.

Turn the mode dial

to .

Shooting procedures are

the same as for the

mode (p. 53).

zSee page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode.

zSince a slow shutter speed is often selected in mode, use a

tripod to shoot if the (camera shake warning) icon appears

on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings

Night Scene Mode

Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of

an evening sky or night scene. The people are illuminated with light

from the flash while the backdrop is captured at a slow shutter speed

so that both appear correctly exposed.

Turn the mode dial

to .

Shooting procedures are

the same as for the

mode (p. 53).

zAlways use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode.

zSee page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode.

zWarn people to stay still for a few seconds after the flash fires

because of the slow shutter speed.

zUsing the mode in daylight will produce an effect similar to

that of the mode.

zWith the mode, the slow synchro function automatically turns

on (p. 64).

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

Use this mode to shoot a series of overlapping frames for merging

(stitching) into a large panoramic image using a computer.

Framing a Subject

PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images

and merges them. When composing shots, try to include a

distinctive item (landmark, etc.) in the overlapping portions.

zPlease use the bundled PhotoStitch program to merge the

images on a computer.

Horizontal Vertical

2 x 2

Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings

Shooting

Images can be shot in the following 5 sequences in Stitch Assist mode.

zCompose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50% of the

adjoining image.

Try to keep the vertical misalignment to within 10% of the image

height.

zDo not include moving items in the overlap.

zDo not try to stitch images that include both distant and close

subjects. Objects may appear warped or doubled up.

zMake the brightness in each image consistent. The final image

will appear unnatural if the difference in brightness is too great.

zFor good results, pan (swivel) the camera to take successive

shots.

zTo shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it

parallel as you move.

Horizontally, left to right

Horizontally, right to left

Vertically, bottom to top

Vertically, top to bottom

Clockwise starting at the top left

Turn the mode dial to .

Select the shooting sequence

using the W or X arrow on the

omni selector and press the SET

button.

zThe shooting sequence is set.

zYou can also press the shutter button

directly to shoot without pressing the SET

button.

Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) (continued)

Shoot the first image.

zThe exposure and white balance settings are set and locked with

the first image.

Compose and shoot the second image so that it

overlaps the first.

zMinor discrepancies in the overlap can be corrected with the

software.

zAn image can be retaken. Press the W or X arrow on the omni

selector to return to that frame.

Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining

frames.

zA maximum of 26 images can be recorded either horizontally or

vertically.

Press the SET button after the last shot.

zA custom white balance setting (p. 94) cannot be set in

mode. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in

another shooting mode.

zThe settings in place for the first image are locked in and cannot

be changed for subsequent shots.

zA TV cannot be used as the monitor for shooting in this mode.

zSee page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode.

Sequence Sequence

Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings

Movie Mode

Use this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be selected from

the following settings (p. 57):

z[ (640 x 480)]

z[ (320 x 240)]

z[ (160 x 120)]

Turn the mode dial to .

The LCD monitor (or viewfinder) displays the

maximum recording time (in seconds).

Press the shutter button all the way.

zShooting and sound recording starts simultaneously.

zDuring shooting a red circle appears in the upper right of the LCD

monitor (or viewfinder).

Press the shutter button all the way to stop

recording the movie.

zThe maximum length of individual movie clips (15 frames/second)

is about 30 seconds* at the setting and 3 minutes at the

and settings. (The data reflects Canon’s testing standard. The

actual figures will vary according to the shooting subjects and

conditions.) The clip will end automatically after this time elapses

or when the CF card becomes full.

* Using the following CF cards:

• Supplied FC-64MH CF Card

• Separately sold Canon FC-256MH or FC-512MSH CF Card (not sold

in some regions)

Movie Mode (continued)

zYou are recommended to use a CF card that has been formatted

in your camera to shoot movies (p. 139). The supplied CF card

can be used without being formatted.

zThe recording time may not display properly during shooting or

filming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of CF

cards.

• Slow recording cards

• Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer

• Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly

Although the recording time may not display properly during

shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on the CF card.

Recording time will display properly if you format the CF card in

this camera (excluding slow recording CF cards).

zBe careful not to touch the microphone while shooting.

zThe AE, AF, white balance and zoom settings are set and locked

to the settings of the first frame.

zIf the indicator blinks after a shot, this indicates that the movie is

being written to the CF card. You cannot shoot again until it

stops blinking.

zSee page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode.

zSound is recorded monaurally.

zThere is no shutter sound in Movie mode.

zQuickTime 3.0 or higher is required to play back movie files (AVI/

Motion JPEG) on a computer. (QuickTime (for Windows) is

bundled on the supplied Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the

Macintosh platform, QuickTime 3.0 or later is generally bundled

with Mac OS 8.5 or later operating system.)

Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings

Macro Mode

Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects when the

distance from the tip of the lens to the subject is in the following

range (varies according to the zoom position):

* The zoom position appears in 35mm film equivalent values.

Mode Dial

Zoom Position (35mm film equivalent) Distance to the subject

Wide angle end – 63 mm 10 – 50 cm (3.9 in. – 1.6 ft.)

63 – 90 mm 30 – 50 cm (1.0 – 1.6 ft.)

90 mm – telephoto end Macro shooting not available

Press the button.

z appears on the display panel and the

LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

zPress the button again to cancel the

macro mode.

Shoot the image.

zShooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 53).

zWhen you turn the zoom ring, the zoom bar accompanied by the

yellow bar under it appears. The yellow bar shows the zoom range

in which you cannot shoot the subject in Macro mode.

If the zoom bar enters the yellow bar range, the macro mode icon

will appear in gray after the zoom bar disappears. You can still

shoot the image, however, the macro mode is canceled.

Appears in gray

Approx. 2 seconds

later

Zoom bar Yellow bar

Macro Mode (continued)

zIn macro mode, the correct image brightness sometimes cannot

be obtained with flash photography. Please set the ND filter to

[On] and use the separately sold Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or

the Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX for flash photography in the macro

mode. Use the Av or M mode and set the aperture to a higher

value as required by the shooting conditions.

zRecordable areas at the minimum shooting range are as follows:

zUse Super Macro mode to get even closer to the subject (p. 75).

Zoom Position

(35mm film equivalent) Recordable Area

Wide angle end Approximately 157 x 115 mm (6.2 x 4.5 in.)

63 mm Approximately 87 x 65 mm (3.4 x 2.6 in.)

90 mm Approximately 150 x 112 mm (5.9 x 4.4 in.)

Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings

Super Macro Mode

Compared with normal Macro mode, you can get even closer to the

subject and focus on the subject closer to the lens. The background

can also be shot with different effects.

You can shoot subjects in Super Macro mode when the distance

from the tip of the lens to the subject is in the following range: 3 to

30 cm (1.2 in. to 1.0 ft.) (42 to 90 mm (35mm film equivalent)).

The resolution can only be set to M1,M2,M3 or S. If the resolution is

set to L or RAW when you set the camera to Super Macro mode, the

resolution will automatically be changed to M1. (The resolution will

return to the previous setting when you cancel Super Macro mode.)

Mode Dial

In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select

[Super Macro].

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Press the SET button.

z appears on the LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder) and the camera enters Super

Macro mode.

zSuper Macro is canceled when you do

any of following operations:

• Press the MENU button (If you press

the button again, the menu will

disappear.)

• Select another shooting mode

• Set the camera to Playback mode

• Turn the power off

zThe zoom position moves within the

recordable area.

Super Macro Mode (continued)

Shoot the image.

zShooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 53).

zDuring Super Macro mode, only the optical zoom operates even

when the digital zoom is set to On.

zThe zoom bar appearing during zoom operation indicates the

following movable zoom range in Super Macro mode: 42 to 90 mm

(35mm film equivalent). The MF indicator appearing in manual

focus mode also shows the movable range of the zoom.

zBe careful not to bang the lens against the subject when

shooting in Super Macro mode.

zSuper Macro mode does not work properly when any separately

sold lens is attached to the camera. [Super Macro] cannot be

selected when [Converter] in the Rec. menu is set to anything

other than [None].

zRecordable areas at the minimum shooting range are as follows:

zYou can select [Super Macro] in C1 and C2 (Custom) modes.

However, Super Macro mode cannot be memorized in those

Custom modes.

Zoom Position

(35mm film equivalent) Recordable Area

42 mm Approximately 44 x 33 mm (1.7 x 1.3 in.)

90 mm Approximately 35 x 26 mm (1.4 x 1.0 in.)

Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings

Self-Timer

You can take pictures with the self-timer in any shooting mode.

Setting the Number of Seconds until Shooting

You can set the number of seconds from the time the shutter button

is pressed to the time the image is shot to 10 seconds or 2 seconds.

Press the button.

zPress the button until appears

on the display panel and or

appears on the LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder).

zYou can cancel the self-timer by pressing

the button again.

Shoot the image.

zWhen the self-timer is set to 10 seconds, the self-timer sounds and

the self-timer lamp starts blinking when the shutter button is

pressed all the way. The blinking gets faster two seconds before

the shutter activates.

zWhen the self-timer is set to 2 seconds, the self-timer lamp blinks

fast from the beginning. The shutter activates in two seconds.

zShooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 53).

zYou can change the self-timer sound by changing the setting in

[Selftimer Sound] in the [ (My Camera)] menu (p. 51).

Select [Self-timer] from the [

(Rec.)] menu.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Select [ ] (10 seconds) or [ ] (2

seconds) and press the MENU

button.

Digital Zoom

With the combined optical and digital zoom functions, images can be

zoomed as follows:

8.8x, 11x, 14x, 18x and 22x.

Mode Dial

In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select

[Digital Zoom].

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Select [On] and press the MENU

button.

Turn the zoom ring toward telephoto.

zThe lens will zoom to the maximum optical telephoto setting and

stop. To further zoom the image digitally, turn the zoom ring in the

same direction.

zTo zoom back out, turn the zoom ring in the opposite direction.

Shoot the image.

zShooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 53).

zThe digital zoom cannot be used with the RAW file format or in

Super Macro mode.

zImages become coarser the more they are digitally zoomed.

Combined magnifications

of the optical zoom and

digital zoom

Approx. 2 seconds

later

Optical zoom

range (white)

Digital zoom range

(blue)

Shooting – Letting the Camera Select Settings

Continuous Shooting

Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is

fully pressed.

Mode Dial

Standard

Continuous

Shooting

Use this mode to view the subject as you shoot

continuously. The shutter interval is longer in this

mode than in mode.

High Speed

Continuous

Shooting

Use this mode to shoot continuously with a short

shutter interval. You cannot check the subject while

shooting continuously.

Press the button.

zPress the button until or

appears on the display panel and the

LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

zYou can cancel the continuous mode by

pressing the button until appears.

Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.

Press the shutter button all the way to shoot.

zShooting will stop when the shutter button is released.

zThe shooting speed is as follows.

* Large/Fine (These figures reflect Canon’s testing standard. The actual

figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.)

When [ ] is selected: Approx. 1.0 frames per second*

When [ ] is selected:Approx. 2.5 frames per second*

Continuous Shooting (continued)

Selecting a Continuous Shooting Mode

zThe interval between frames lengthens somewhat when the

internal memory becomes full.

zThe built-in flash can be used, but the interval between images

will lengthen to accommodate the flash recharge time.

zThe flash will not fire with an externally mounted flash.

In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select

[Cont. Shooting].

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Select [ ] or [ ] and press the

MENU button.

zTurning the camera off restores the standard shooting mode.

However, the selected continuous shooting option will remain

effective the next time continuous shooting is activated.

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Camera settings such as shutter speed and aperture value can be

freely changed for shooting.

Program AE

Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the

shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the

scene.

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 202) at the

end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed

in which shooting modes.

zPlease see Auto Mode (p. 53) for shooting procedures

once you have changed a setting.

Turn the mode dial to P.

Shoot the image.

zThe shutter speed and aperture value will

be set automatically and shown on the

display panel and LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder).

zThe correct exposure has been set if the

shutter speed and aperture value appear

in white on the LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder).

zYou can change the automatically

selected combinations of shutter speeds

and aperture values without altering the

exposure (p. 105).

Program AE (continued)

Setting the Shutter Speed

When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed-priority AE

mode, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match

the brightness. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an

instantaneous image of a moving subject while slower speeds

create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark

areas.

zSee page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode.

zIf a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and

aperture value show in red on the LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder). Use the following methods to obtain the correct

exposure and make them show in white.

Differences between the P and Modes

zThe following settings can be adjusted in P mode, but not in

mode.

Turn the mode dial to Tv.

zThe shutter speed will show on the display panel

and LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

• Use the flash. • Change the ISO speed setting.

• Change the light metering mode.

• Exposure Compensation • White Balance

• ISO Speed • Bracket Mode

• Flash Exposure Compensation • Photo Effect

• AE Lock • FE Lock • ND Filter

• Built-In Flash (Flash on, Slow Synchro, 2nd-curtain flash)

• Continuous Shooting • File Format Settings • Light Metering Mode

• Manual Focus • AF frame • Intervalometer

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Turn the main dial and select a

shutter speed.

Shoot the image.

zThe correct exposure has been set if the

shutter speed and aperture value show in

white on the LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder).

zIf the aperture value is shown in red on

the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder),

the image is underexposed (insufficient

light) or overexposed (too much light).

Adjust the shutter speed using the main

dial until the aperture value display turns

to white.

If you set [Safety Shift] to [On] in the Rec.

menu, the shutter speed will shift to the

correct speed automatically. (Safety Shift

function (p. 86))

zIf you adjust the zoom after you set the

shutter speed, the aperture value is

sometimes changed according to the

zoom position.

zYou can change the automatically

selected combinations of shutter speeds

and aperture values without altering the

exposure (p. 105).

zThe nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the

recorded image increases at slow shutter speeds. This camera,

however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter

speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby

producing high-quality images. Nevertheless, a certain amount

of processing time may be required before the next image can be

shot.

Setting the Shutter Speed (continued)

zSee page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode.

zPlease note that camera shake becomes a factor at slow shutter

speeds. If the camera shake warning appears on the LCD

monitor (or in the viewfinder), secure the camera to a tripod

before shooting.

zThe fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/250

second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to

1/250 second if a faster speed is selected.

zThe aperture value and shutter speed change according to the

zoom state as follows.

Shutter Speed Display

The shutter speeds from 4000 to 4 in the display panel are actually

the denominator of a fraction of a second. For example, 160

indicates a speed of 1/160 second. For slower speeds, quote

marks indicate the decimal place, so that 0"3 indicates 0.3 second

and 2" indicates 2 seconds.

The display of shutter speeds from 1/4 to 1/4000 second differs

between the display panel and LCD monitor/viewfinder.

Aperture Value Shutter Speed (seconds)

Wide Angle

F2.4 – 2.8 to 1/1600

F3.2 – 5.0 to 1/2000

F5.6 – 8.0 to 1/4000

Telephoto

F3.5 – 4.0 to 1/1600

F4.5 – 7.1 to 1/2000

F8.0 to 1/4000

15" 13" 10" 8" 6" 5" 4" 3"2 2"5 2" 1"6 1"3 1" 0"8 0"6

0"5 0"4 0"3

4 5 6 8 10 13 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100 125 160

200 250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600 2000

2500 3200 4000

Shutter Speed 15 sec. ··· 0.8 sec. ··· 1/4 sec. ··· 1/4000 sec.

Display Panel ··· ··· ···

LCD Monitor/

Viewfinder 15"··· 0"8 ··· 1/4 ··· 1/4000

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Setting the Aperture

When you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the

camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the

brightness.

Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you

to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait. A higher

aperture value (closing it) brings the entire range from foreground to

background into focus. The larger the aperture value, the greater the

range of the image brought into clear focus.

Turn the mode dial to Av.

zThe aperture value will show on the display panel

and LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

Turn the main dial and select an

aperture value.

zIf you adjust the zoom after you set the

aperture value, the aperture value is

sometimes changed according to the

zoom position.

Shoot the image.

zThe correct exposure has been set if the

shutter speed and aperture value show in

white on the LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder).

zIf the shutter speed is shown in red on the

LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder), the

image is underexposed (insufficient light)

or overexposed (too much light). Adjust the aperture value using the

main dial until the shutter speed display turns to white.

If you set [Safety Shift] to [On] in the Rec. menu, the aperture value

will shift to the correct value automatically (Safety Shift function

(p. 86)).

zYou can change the automatically selected combinations of

shutter speeds and aperture values without altering the exposure

(p. 105).

Setting the Aperture (continued)

zDepending on the zoom position, certain aperture values may

not be available.

zSee page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode.

zPlease note that camera shake becomes a factor at slow shutter

speeds. If the camera shake warning appears on the LCD

monitor (or in the viewfinder), secure the camera to a tripod

before shooting.

zIn this mode, the shutter speed with synchronized flash is 1/60

second to 1/250 second. The aperture value setting may

therefore be changed automatically to match the synchronized

flash speed even if its value was set previously.

Aperture Setting Display

The larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture.

The display of aperture settings differs between the display panel

and LCD monitor/viewfinder.

Safety Shift

If you set [Safety Shift] to [On] in the Rec. menu when the shooting

mode is Tv or Av, the camera automatically changes the shutter

speed or aperture value to obtain the correct exposure if

necessary.

zThe safety shift function does not work when the flash fires.

F2.4 F2.8 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5

F5.0 F5.6 F6.3 F7.1 F8.0

Aperture Value F2.4 ··· F8.0

Display Panel ···

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder F2.4 ··· F8.0

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Manually Setting the Shutter Speed

and Aperture

You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a

particular effect. This is convenient for shooting fireworks and other

images where it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically.

Turn the mode dial to M.

zThe shutter speed and aperture value will show

on the display panel and LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder).

Click the main dial and select a

setting content (shutter speed or

aperture value).

zClicking the main dial switches between

the shutter speed and the aperture value

setting.

Turn the main dial and select a

shutter speed or an aperture

value.

zIf you adjust the zoom after you set the shutter speed/aperture

value, the aperture value is sometimes changed according to the

zoom position.

Shoot the image.

zWhen you press the shutter button

halfway, the exposure compensation bar

appears on the display panel and a

number on the LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder) indicates the difference

between standard exposure* and the

selected exposure. If the difference is

more than 2 stops, the LCD monitor (or

viewfinder) shows a red “-2” or “+2”.

* The standard exposure is calculated by the

AE function according to the selected

metering method.

Displays in red

Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture (continued)

zSee page 202 for settings that can be changed in this mode.

zFor the correlation between aperture value and shutter speed,

see page 84.

zIf you wish to change the exposure, adjust the shutter speed or

the aperture using the main dial.

zThe brightness of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder) matches the

selected shutter speed and aperture value. If you select a fast

shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place, set the flash to

(Flash on with red-eye reduction) or (Flash on), or affix

an external flash to the camera and then the LCD monitor will

always brighten.

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Selecting an AF Frame

The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the

camera focuses and can be set manually to the desired area. This is

convenient for focusing accurately on an off-center subject to obtain

the composition you desire.

However, the AF frame is fixed to center-point when the digital zoom

is used, even if you previously set the AF frame to the position you

desire.

Mode Dial

Press the button.

zThe AF frame appears in green on the

LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

Move the AF frame to the desired

area using the S,T,W or X

arrow on the omni selector.

Press the button.

zYou can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame

by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the button.

zThe AF frame will move back to its original position (Center) if

you hold down the button.

zThe AF frame can also be moved in the macro mode.

zThe AF frame can be set in both the macro mode and the

standard mode.

zThe AF frame cannot be moved in the super macro mode and

while the manual focus is being used (p. 114).

zWhen the Spot AE Point is selected as the light metering mode,

you can use the selected AF frame as the Spot AE Point (p. 90).

zFor an explanation of the AF frame colors, please refer to

page 41.

zAuto focusing may become slower after the AF frame is moved.

Switching between Light Metering

Modes

Evaluative Metering is the default light metering mode. This can be

switched to another metering mode.

Mode Dial

Evaluative Metering

Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,

including backlit scenes. The camera divides

images into several zones for light metering.

The camera evaluates the complex lighting

conditions, such as the position of the subject,

the brightness, the background, the direct

light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the

settings to the correct exposure for the main

subject.

Center-Weighted

Averaging

Averages the exposure from the entire image,

but places more weight on the subject at the

center.

Spot AE

Point

Center

Meters the area within the spot AE point frame

at the center of the LCD monitor (or

viewfinder). Use this mode when the subject is

backlit or surrounded by bright light.

AF Point Meters the spot AF point corresponding to the

AF frame.

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Press the button to select the

metering mode.

zEach press of the button changes

the metering mode as follows.

zThe icon of the currently selected light

metering mode appears on the display

panel and LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder).

If you have selected (Spot AE Point),

go to step 2.

If you have selected (Evaluative

Metering) or (Center- Weighted

Averaging), shoot the image.

In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select

[Spot AE Point].

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Select the [Center] or [AF Point]

option, then press the MENU

button.

zWhen [Spot AE Point] is set to [Center],

the spot AE point frame appears at the

center of the LCD monitor (or viewfinder).

When [Spot AE Point] is set to [AF Point],

it appears inside the AF frame.

(Evaluative

Metering)

(Center-Weighted

Averaging)

(Spot AE Point)

e.g. Center

Spot AE Point Frame

Adjusting the Exposure

Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the

subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright

background.

Mode Dial

Press (S on the omni selector).

zThe exposure compensation bar appears on the display panel and

LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

Select a setting using the main

dial or the W or X arrow on the

omni selector.

zThe settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops

in the range of –2EV to +2EV.

zYou can shoot the image right after

selecting settings by pressing the shutter

button. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

Press or click the main dial.

zTo cancel the exposure compensation, return the setting to .

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)

When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the

camera reproduces colors more accurately.

The icons in parentheses are the ones on the display panel. (Shown only

when there is a difference between the display panel icon and LCD monitor/

viewfinder icon.)

Mode Dial

AWB ( ) Auto

Settings are automatically set by the camera

Daylight For recording outdoors on a bright day

Cloudy

For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies

Tungsten For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3-

wavelength fluorescent lighting

Fluorescent For recording under warm-white, cool-white or

warm-white (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting

()

Fluorescent

For recording under daylight fluorescent, or

daylight fluorescent-type 3-wavelength

fluorescent lighting

() Flash For flash photography

() Custom1For setting a custom value with a white sheet of

paper, etc., to obtain the optimal white balance

for the conditions. There are two custom values:

custom1 and custom2.

()Custom2

Press WB (T on the omni selector).

zThe current white balance mode will appear on the display panel

and the white balance setting menu will appear on the LCD

monitor (or in the viewfinder).

Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) (continued)

Setting a Custom White Balance

You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for

the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate a subject

such as a white piece of paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card.

You can set two different custom settings. Shoot after reading the

white balance data in (Custom1) or (Custom2) in the

following cases since the white balance may not be correctly

adjusted in (Auto):

• Shooting close-ups

• Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest)

• Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as a mercury-vapor

lamp)

Select the desired setting using

the main dial or the W or X arrow

on the omni selector.

zPlease see below regarding the

custom setting.

zYou can shoot the image right after

selecting settings by pressing the shutter

button. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

Press or click the main dial.

zThe white balance cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is

set to (Sepia) or (B/W).

Press WB (T on the omni selector).

zThe current white balance mode will appear on the display panel

and the white balance setting menu will appear on the LCD

monitor (or in the viewfinder).

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Select (Custom1) or

(Custom2) using the main dial or

the W or X arrow on the omni

selector.

Aim the camera at the white paper or cloth, or gray

card and press the SET button.

zAim the camera so that the white paper or cloth, or gray card,

completely fills the frame on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder)

before pressing the SET button. When you press the SET button,

the camera reads the white balance data.

zYou can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing

the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot,

allowing you to change the settings easily.

Press or click the main dial.

zTo set and use a custom white balance setting, it is advisable to

select the P shooting mode and set the exposure compensation

and flash exposure compensation to zero (±0). The correct white

balance may not be obtained when the exposure is incorrect

(image is completely black or white).

zYou should also zoom to the maximum telephoto setting. Also,

the digital zoom should be set to [Off].

zSince the white balance data cannot be read in mode, preset

the white balance in another shooting mode first before selecting

mode.

zShoot with the same settings as when reading the white balance

data. If the settings differ, the optimal white balance may not be

set. Especially the following should not be changed.

•Flash

Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If the flash fires

when reading the white balance data with the flash set to

or , make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot.

• ISO Speed

zThe custom white balance setting is not canceled even if settings

are reset to default settings (p. 52).

Changing the Photo Effect

You can shoot with different photo effects.

The icons in parentheses are the ones on the display panel.

Mode Dial

()Photo Effect Off Records with no effect.

() Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color

saturation to record in bold color.

()Neutral Tones down the contrast and color

saturation to record neutral hues.

()Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines.

()Sepia Records in sepia tones.

()B/W Records in black and white.

()Custom Effect You can freely set the contrast,

sharpness and color saturation.

Press the FUNC. button and

select *

(LCD monitor/Viewfinder) or

*(Display Panel) using the S

or T arrow on the omni selector.

* The current setting is displayed.

zThe Photo Effect setting menu appears

on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

Select the desired setting using

the main dial or the W or X arrow

on the omni selector.

When is selected

A screen allowing you to set the contrast,

sharpness and color saturation appears

when you press the SET button.

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

In this screen, select the item you wish to

set using the S or T arrow on the omni

selector and set it using the W or X arrow

on the omni selector.

Contrast

zSelect from – (Weak), 0 (Neutral) and +

(Strong).

zThis function allows you to adjust the degree of brightness.

Sharpness

zSelect from – (Weak), 0 (Neutral) and + (Strong).

zThis function allows you to adjust how sharply outlines are defined.

Saturation

zSelect from – (Low), 0 (Neutral) and + (High).

zThis function allows you to adjust the color depth.

You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the

shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you

to change the settings easily.

Press the FUNC. button or click the main dial.

zThe white balance cannot be set when (Sepia) or (B/W)

mode is selected.

Shooting in Adobe RGB Color Space

This camera can record still images in Adobe RGB color space.

* Use of this function is not recommended if you do not have image

processing and Adobe RGB technical knowledge.

Mode Dial

Standard Normally select this option.

Adobe RGB* Select this option when:

- Doing commercial printing in the Adobe RGB environment

- Using software, monitors and printers compliant with Exif 2.21

In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select

[Color Space].

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Select [Adobe RGB] or [Standard]

and press the MENU button.

zNo color space setting is shown on the display panel or LCD

monitor (or in the viewfinder) in Shooting mode. Please check

the setting using the Rec. menu. (“Adobe RGB” appears in

Playback mode detailed display.)

zWhen you play back an image shot in Adobe RGB in detailed

display mode, “Adobe RGB” is displayed (p. 38).

zAdobe RGB supports both the JPEG format and RAW format

(p. 60).

zImages shot in Adobe RGB will be desaturated when played

back or printed using software programs, monitors or printers not

compliant with Exif 2.21.

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Changing the ISO Speed

Raise the ISO speed to prevent camera shake when shooting in

dark places, when you want to shoot without the flash or with a

faster shutter speed.

Mode Dial

Press the FUNC. button and select

*(LCD monitor/Viewfinder) or

*(Display Panel) using the S

or T arrow on the omni selector.

* The current setting is displayed.

zThe ISO speed setting menu appears on

the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

Select the desired setting using

the main dial or the W or X arrow

on the omni selector.

zYou can shoot the image right after

selecting settings by pressing the shutter

button. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

Press the FUNC. button or click the main dial.

zHigher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To take clean

images, use as low an ISO speed as possible.

zThe AUTO setting selects the optimal ISO speed. It will

automatically raise the speed when the light from the flash is

insufficient to illuminate the subject matter.

100

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB

Mode)

In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within

a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button

once. You can adjust AEB settings in 1/3EV steps within the range

of –2EV to +2EV of the standard exposure setting. AEB settings can

be combined with exposure compensation settings (p. 92) to extend

the adjustment range.

The images are shot in the following order: Standard exposure,

underexposure and overexposure.

Mode Dial

Press the FUNC. button and

select *

(LCD monitor/Viewfinder) or

*(Display Panel) using the

S or T arrow on the omni

selector.

* The current setting is displayed.

zThe Bracket setting menu appears on the

LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

Select (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) or

(Display Panel) using the

main dial or the W or X arrow on

the omni selector, then press the

SET button.

zThe range indicator appears. If you wish

to use the currently set exposure range,

press the FUNC. button to end the mode

setting operation and shoot the image.

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Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Expand or contract the range

using the main dial or the W or X

arrow on the omni selector.

zUse X to expand the range and W to

contract it.

zThe camera returns to the Step 2 screen

if you press the SET button.

zYou can shoot the image right after

selecting settings by pressing the shutter

button. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

Press the FUNC. button or click the main dial.

zSelect or in Step 2 to cancel AEB mode.

Shoot the image.

zThe AEB mode cannot be used for flash photography. If the flash

fires, only one image gets recorded.

102

Focus Bracketing (Focus-BKT Mode)

You can shoot three images while the focus changes automatically

when shooting with the manual focus (p. 114). Three ranges -small,

medium or large- can be selected. Images are shot with the focus

position changing in the following order: selected position, further

away and closer.

Mode Dial

Press the FUNC. button and

select *

(LCD monitor/Viewfinder) or

*(Display Panel) using the

S or T arrow on the omni

selector.

* The current setting is displayed.

zThe Bracket setting menu appears on the

LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

Select (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) or

(Display Panel) using the

main dial or the W or X arrow on

the omni selector, then press the

SET button.

zThe range indicator appears. If you wish

to use the currently set focus range,

press the FUNC. button to end the mode

setting operation and shoot the image in

manual focus (p. 114).

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Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Expand or contract the range

using the main dial or the W or X

arrow on the omni selector.

zUse X to expand the range and W to

contract it.

zThe camera returns to the Step 2 screen

if you press the SET button.

zYou can shoot the image right after

selecting settings by pressing the shutter

button. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

Press the FUNC. button or click the main dial.

Shoot the image in manual focus (p. 114).

zThe Focus-BKT mode is not available when shooting with the

flash on. The camera will revert to shooting only one image when

the flash is on.

104

Locking the Exposure Setting (AE

Lock)

You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective

when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background

or when a subject is backlit.

Mode Dial

Focus the AF frame or the spot metering frame on

the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure

setting and press the shutter button halfway.

zSelecting an AF Frame (p. 89)

zSwitching between Light Metering Modes (p. 90)

While pressing the shutter button

halfway, press the button.

zThe exposure setting locks (AE lock) and

the icon appears on the LCD monitor

(or in the viewfinder).

zUsing any button or lever other than the

main dial cancels the AE lock.

Recompose the image and shoot.

zThe AF frame focuses on the subject.

AE Lock Icon

105

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

zThe automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and

aperture values can be freely changed without altering the

exposure with the following procedure.

1. Turn the mode dial to P,Tv or Av.

2. Focus on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure.

• Press the shutter button halfway.

In Tv and Av modes, the Safety Shift function works if

[Safety Shift] is set to [On] (p. 86).

3. Press the button.

• The exposure setting will lock and the icon will appear on

the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

4. Turn the main dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture

value is reached.

5. Recompose the image and shoot.

• The setting will cancel after the shot is taken.

106

Locking the Flash Exposure Setting

(FE Lock)

You can obtain the correct exposure with flash photography

regardless of the location of your subject in the composition.

Mode Dial

Press the (Flash) button and set the flash to fire

(p. 62).

zIf you are using an externally mounted flash, please refer to its

manual for setting instructions.

Focus the AF frame or the spot metering frame on

the subject on which you wish to lock the flash

exposure setting and press the shutter button

halfway.

While pressing the shutter button halfway, press the

button.

zThe exposure setting locks (FE lock) and the icon appears on

the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

zThe flash will fire a pre-flash and lock the flash exposure to the

required intensity to illuminate the subject.

zEach time you press the button, the flash exposure fires a pre-

flash and locks at the required intensity for that composition.

zUsing any button or lever other than the main dial cancels the FE lock.

Recompose the image and shoot.

zThe FE lock only functions with the built-in flash, an externally

mounted EX series Speedlite, a Macro Ring Lite or a Macro Twin

Lite.

zThe FE lock function is not available when [Flash Adjust] is set to

[Manual].

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Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Switching between Flash Adjustment

Settings

The built-in flash and the externally mounted flash* fire with

automatic flash adjustments (except in the M mode), but it is

possible to set them so that they fire without any adjustments.

* Speedlite 220EX/380EX/420EX/550EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX, Macro

Twin Lite MT-24EX

Compensating the Flash Adjustment ( (Flash))

The flash adjustment can be changed when [Flash Adjust] is set to

[Auto]. The settings can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments in the

range of –2EV to +2EV. By combining this function with the

camera’s exposure compensation function, you can adjust the

exposure of the background as well as the subject.

Mode Dial

Select [Flash Adjust] from the [ (Rec.)] menu.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 44).

Select [Auto] or [Manual] and press the MENU

button.

Mode Dial

Press the FUNC. button, then select using the S

or T arrow on the omni selector.

Adjust the compensation using

the main dial or the W or X arrow

on the omni selector.

zYou can shoot the image right after

selecting settings by pressing the shutter

button. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings (continued)

108

Compensating the Flash Output

In M mode or when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], the flash output

can be controlled in three steps, starting from FULL, when shooting.

This setting is also active with slave flash photography where

multiple flashes are fired at the subject from different positions

because the pre-flash does not fire. When an externally mounted

flash is attached, its flash output can be controlled (Up to 1/16 from

Full, in 1/3 steps).

Press the FUNC. button or click the main dial.

zTo cancel the compensation, return the setting to .

Press the FUNC. button, then select using the S

or T arrow on the omni selector.

Adjust the output using the main

dial or the W or X arrow on the

omni selector.

zYou can shoot the image right after

selecting settings by pressing the shutter

button. The menu displays again after the

shot, allowing you to change the settings

easily.

Press the FUNC. button or click the main dial.

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Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Switching the Timing at which the Flash

Fires

Mode Dial

1st-curtain

The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the

shutter speed. Usually, the 1st-curtain is used when

shooting.

2nd-curtain

The flash fires right before the shutter closes, regardless of

the shutter speed. Compared with the 1st-curtain, the flash

fires later and this allows you to shoot images in which, for

example, a car’s rear lamps seem to trail off behind.

From the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [1st-curtain] or

[2nd-curtain] in [Flash Sync].

Image shot with the

1st-curtain setting

Image shot with the

2nd-curtain setting

110

Shooting Images at Set Intervals

(Intervalometer)

You can shoot images at a set interval. This function can be used for

fixed-point observation of plants and blooming flowers. The shooting

interval time can be set from 1 to 60 minutes and 2 to 100 images

can be shot.

Mode Dial

zSince the camera may shoot continuously for an extended period

of time, the use of the separately sold Compact Power Adapter

CA-560 is recommended (p. 182).

Select [Intervalometer] from the

[ (Rec.)] menu.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Select an interval time using the

W or X arrow on the omni

selector.

zIf you press the omni selector

continuously, the interval time increases

in units of 5 minutes at a time.

111

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Press the T arrow on the omni

selector, then select the number

of shots using the W or X arrow

on the omni selector.

zIf you press the omni selector

continuously, the number of shots

increases in units of 5 shots at a time.

zThe maximum number of shots* is

determined according to the CF card’s

remaining capacity.

* The maximum number of shots may

decrease according to the images shot.

Press the SET button

z appears on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder) and

appears on the display panel.

Press the shutter button.

zThe first image is shot and the interval shooting session starts.

zOnce the set number of shots is taken, the camera automatically

powers down regardless of the power saving function settings.

zIf the below operations are accessed while the interval shooting is

in process, the interval shooting session will be canceled.

• Turning the mode dial or pressing the shutter button halfway

while the camera is waiting to shoot the next image

• Opening the CF card/battery cover

• Switching to Playback mode

• Turning off the power

zOnce the interval shooting session is started, all operation

buttons become inactive.

zThe lens stays extended until the next image is shot.

zImages are not displayed on the LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder) right after being shot.

zInterval shooting is not available when the date and time are not

set.

zSuper Macro mode, Continuous Shooting (normal, high-speed)

and Self-timer are not available.

zThe AEB mode and the Focus-BKT mode settings cannot be set.

112

Shooting Problem Subjects for the

Autofocus

The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects.

• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings

• Subjects mixing close and far objects

• Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the

composition

• Subjects that are moving quickly

• Subjects with horizontal stripes

To shoot these subjects, first aim the camera at an object at a similar

distance, lock the focus (focus lock) or autofocus (AF lock) and

recompose the image with the desired subject. You can also use

manual focus.

Shooting with Focus Lock

Mode Dial

Aim the AF frame at an object at a similar distance to

the subject you wish to shoot.

Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.

zThe AE setting will also lock when you do this. The exposure may

occasionally be incorrect if the difference between the two items is

too great. Use the AF lock function or the AE lock procedure

(p. 104) when this happens.

Keep it pressed while you recompose the image and

press the shutter button all the way to shoot the

image.

113

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Shooting with AF Lock

Mode Dial

Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.

Keep it pressed and press the MF button.

zThe icon appears on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

zThe focus setting will lock even if the shutter button and the MF

button are released.

zThe AF lock will cancel if the MF button is pressed again.

Recompose the image and press the shutter button

all the way to shoot the image.

zThe AF lock function is convenient because you can let go of the

shutter button to recompose the image. Moreover, the focus

remains locked after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture

a second image with the same focus.

zWhen shooting through glass, get as close as possible to avoid

reflection off the glass.

Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus (continued)

114

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

The focus can be manually set.

Mode Dial

Press and hold the MF button,

then turn the zoom ring to focus

on the subject.

zThe ` icon and the MF indicator will

appear on the LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder).

zThe AF frame area is magnified when

[MF-Point Zoom] is set to [On] in the [

(Rec.)] menu.*

* Except in the and modes, when the

digital zoom is activated or a TV is used as

the display.

* Can also be set so that the image displayed

is not magnified (p. 47).

zThe MF indicator shows approximate figures. Use them as a

shooting guideline only.

zAdjust the focus by turning the zoom ring until the image appears

focused on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

zIf you let go of the MF button without operating the zoom ring,

Manual Focus mode will be canceled.

Shoot the image.

MF indicator

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Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the

Auto Focus

The camera automatically searches for a more suitable focusing

point from the current manually focused location.

Mode Dial

Focus the camera with the manual focus, then press

the SET button.

zThe camera focuses automatically to a more accurate focusing

point near the current focusing point.

zYou cannot change the AF frame setting while focusing

manually. Cancel the manual focus mode, then change the AF

frame setting.

zYou can use manual focus in the macro focal distance (p. 73). In

this case, the fine scale is adopted.

zYou can change the MF indicator displayed distance units

(p. 50).

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Switching between Focus Settings

You can switch between focus settings to shoot.

Saving Custom Settings

You can save frequently used shooting modes and various shooting

settings to the C (custom) mode. This camera is equipped with two

modes ([C1] and [C2]), allowing you to save two types of custom

settings. When necessary, you can then shoot images with

previously saved settings by simply turning the mode dial to C1 or

C2. Settings that are usually forgotten when the shooting mode is

changed or when the power is turned off (such as Macro mode or

Drive mode) are also remembered.

Mode Dial

Continuous

The camera is continually focusing on whatever

it is aimed even when the shutter button is not

pressed, allowing you to shoot without missing

opportunities. This is the default setting.

Single

The camera only focuses when the shutter

button is pressed halfway, conserving battery

power.

In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select

[AF Mode].

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Select [Continuous] or [Single]

and press the MENU button.

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Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Settings that can be saved to the / mode

• Shooting Mode (P,Tv,Av and

• Functions available in P,Tv,

Av and M except for Super

Macro mode (p. 202)

• Rec. menu settings

• Manual Focus location • Zoom location

Turn the mode dial to P, Tv, Av or M.

Set the setting contents you wish to save.

Select [Save settings] from the

[ (Rec.)] menu.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Select [C1] or [C2] and press the SET button.

zSelects a save destination (C1 or C2).

Press the MENU button.

zWhen you wish to re-save partially modified settings (except

shooting mode) that were previously saved in the C1 or C2 mode,

select C1 or C2 in Step 1.

zThe setting contents do not influence other shooting modes.

zSaved settings can be reset (p. 52).

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Using the ND Filter

The brightness can be decreased by setting the ND filter on. This

allows you to select a smaller aperture value and a slower shutter

speed than usual.

Mode Dial

Select [ND Filter] in the [ (Rec.)] menu.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 44).

Select [On] and press the MENU button.

zND appears on the display panel and the LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder).

zAlways use a tripod to prevent camera shake in this mode.

zStandard brightness is decreased to approximately 1/8 when the

ND filter is on. For example, if the appropriate aperture value is

8, it becomes 2.8 when the ND filter is on.

119

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Setting the Auto Rotate Function

This camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that

detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera on end and

automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the

display. You can set this function on/off.

Mode Dial

Select [Auto Rotate] in the [

(Set up)] menu.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Select [On] and press the MENU

button.

zWhen this function is On, an icon

showing the orientation of the camera

appears at the upper right corner of the

LCD monitor (or viewfinder).

zThis function may not operate correctly when the camera is

pointed straight up or down. Check that the correct camera

orientation icon (e.g. ) is displayed and if it is not, then set the

Auto Rotate function to Off.

zEven if the Auto Rotate function is set to On, the orientation of

images downloaded to a computer will depend upon software

used to download the images.

zWhen the camera is held on end to shoot, the Intelligent

Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be “up” and the lower

end to be “down”. It then regulates the optimal white balance and

exposure for vertical photography. This function operates

regardless of the On/Off status of the Auto Rotate function.

zWhen changing the camera’s orientation between the horizontal

and vertical positions, you may hear noise coming from the

orientation detection mechanism. This is not a malfunction.

Normal

Camera on right end

Camera on left end

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Resetting the File Numbers

You can select the way file numbers are assigned.

The file numbers are reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new CF

card is inserted. New images recorded on CF cards with existing files

are assigned the next available number.

Off The file number of the last image to be shot is memorized so that

images recorded to a new CF card start from the next number.

In the [ (Set up)] menu, select

[File No. Reset].

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Select [On] or [Off] and press the

MENU button.

zSetting the [File No. Reset] to [Off] is useful for avoiding file

name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer.

About File and Folder Numbers

Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900, and folders

are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (folder numbers

cannot contain 99 in the last two digits).

CANON

DCIM

Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits.

121

Shooting – Selecting Particular Effects

Folder File Capacity

Each folder usually contains up to 100 images.

However, since images shot in Continuous mode or Stitch Assist

mode are always saved into the same folder, a folder may contain

more than 100 images. The number of images may also exceed

100 if a folder contains images copied from a computer or images

shot with other cameras. Please note, however, that the images in

folders containing 2001 or more images cannot be replayed in this

camera.

122

Displaying Images Individually

You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder).

Playback

Open the LCD monitor.

zThe LCD monitor can be freely opened to

any position (p. 32).

zYou can use the viewfinder for playback

without opening the LCD monitor.

Turn the mode lever to .

zThe last recorded image appears (single

image playback).

zYou can switch between the LCD monitor

and viewfinder by pressing the button.

z appears on the display panel.

Move between images turning the

main dial or using the W or X

arrow on the omni selector.

zUse W to move to the previous image

and X to move to the next. Holding W or

X moves more rapidly between images,

but the images will not appear as clearly.

zTurn the main dial to the left to move to the previous image and to

the right to move to the next.

zTurn the main dial or press the W or X arrow on the omni selector

after having pressed the JUMP button, to jump 10 images behind

or ahead. (A black screen appears while the camera is jumping

images.) If you press the JUMP button once more, the camera

returns to the single image playback screen.

zYou may not be able to play back images that have been shot

with another camera or edited on a computer or with other

software applications.

zPress the INFO. button to show the data for the displayed image

(p. 34).

zPress the button to quickly delete the displayed image (p. 138).

123

Playback, Erasing

Magnifying Images

Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times while in

single image playback.

While in single image playback,

press the button or turn the

zoom ring toward telephoto.

zPress the W,X,S or T arrow on the

omni selector to move the magnified area

around the image.

zTo reduce the size of the magnified

image, press the button or turn the

zoom ring toward wide angle.

zYou can also magnify images by pressing

the button while holding the SET

button. Each press of the button

magnifies the image approx. 2.5 times,

approx. 5 times and 10 times in order.

Also, the magnified image can be

reduced to approx. 5 times, 2.5 times and

normal size in order by pressing the

button repeatedly while holding the SET

button.

zMovie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified.

zYou can magnify an image while it is displayed on the LCD

monitor (or in the viewfinder) in Shooting mode immediately after

the image is shot (p. 54).

zUse the main dial to choose another image when the image is

magnified.

Approximate position

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Viewing Nine Images at a Time

(Index Playback)

Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback.

While in single image playback,

press the button.

zNine images appear at once (index

playback).

Change the image selection by turning the main dial

or using the S,T,W or X arrow on the omni

selector.

Press the button.

zIndex playback cancels and the display reverts to single image

playback.

zPress the INFO. button to show the data for the displayed image

(p. 34).

Movie

Frame

Selected

Image

Pressing the S arrow in this row displays the

previous set of nine images.

Pressing the T arrow in this row displays the

next set of nine images.

125

Playback, Erasing

JUMP Jumping Between Images

The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in either single

image playback or index playback.

Press the JUMP button while in single image

playback (p. 122) or index playback (p. 124).

zThe jump bar appears.

The displayed image(s) change.

Single Image Playback

zJump 9 images behind or ahead by

turning the main dial or using the W or X

arrow on the omni selector.

zDisplay the first or last image by pressing

the W or X arrow on the omni selector

while holding the SET button.

Index Playback

zJump to the previous or next set of nine

images by turning the main dial or using

the W or X arrow on the omni selector.

zDisplay the first or last 9 images by

pressing the W or X arrow on the omni

selector while holding the SET button.

Press the JUMP button.

zThe jump bar disappears and the jump mode cancels.

Jump Bar

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Viewing Movies

You can play back movies shot in mode.

Turn the mode lever to .

zMovies cannot be viewed in index playback.

Select a movie by turning the

main dial or using the W or X

arrow on the omni selector.

zA movie displays with the instruction

on it.

Press the SET button.

zThe movie playback panel appears.

Select (Play) using the W or

X arrow on the omni selector and

press the SET button.

zThe movie images and sound will play.

zYou can adjust the volume using the S

or T arrow on the omni selector.

zWhen a movie has finished playing, it will

display the last frame. If the SET button is

pressed in this state, the camera will

revert to the movie playback display. If

the SET button is pressed again, the

movie will start playing from the first

frame.

Pausing and Resuming Play

zPress the SET button to pause the

movie. Press it again to resume.

Exiting Movie Playback

zPress the MENU button (the Play menu

appears). To select another movie or

image, press the MENU button again (the

screen returns to Step 2).

Volume

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Playback, Erasing

Fast Forwarding/Rewinding

zSelect one of the following operations using the W or X arrow on

the omni selector and press the SET button.

zYou may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when

playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system

resources.

zThe volume at which movies play back can also be adjusted in

the Set up menu (p. 49).

If you set [Mute] to [On] in the Set up menu (p. 49), no sound is

reproduced. However, you can resume the sound and adjust the

volume during movie playback by pressing the S or T arrow on

the omni selector.

zPlease adjust the audio sound level on the TV when viewing

movie files on a TV.

(Exit) : Return to single image playback

(First Frame) : First Frame

(Previous Frame) : Previous Frame (Rewinds if the SET button is

held down)

(Next Frame) : Next Frame (Fast-forwards if the SET button

is held down)

(Last Frame) : Last Frame

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Editing Movies

You can delete unwanted portions from the first or second half of a

movie clip.

Select the movie you wish to edit and press the SET

button.

zSee Viewing Movies (p. 126).

Select (Edit) using the W or

X arrow on the omni selector and

press the SET button.

zThe movie editing panel and the movie

editing bar appear.

Select an editing method using

the S or T arrow on the omni

selector.

Select the range you wish to edit

using the W or X arrow on the

omni selector.

Select (Play) using the S or T arrow on the omni

selector and press the SET button.

zThe temporarily edited movie will start playing.

zThe movie will stop if you press the SET button while it is playing.

(Cut beginning) : Deletes frames in the

first half of the movie

(Cut end) : Deletes frames in the

second half of the

movie

(Exit) : Reverts to the movie

playback panel

Movie

Editing

Panel

Movie

Editing

Bar

Editing position

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Select (Save) using the S or

T arrow on the omni selector and

press the SET button.

zWhen is selected, the edited movie

is not saved and the camera reverts to

the movie editing panel.

Select [Overwrite] or [New File]

using the W or X arrow on the

omni selector and press the SET

button.

z[Overwrite]: Saves the edited movie

under the same file name as

the original movie. The

original data is deleted.

z[New File]: Saves the edited movie

under a new file name. The

original data is not deleted.

zWhen there is not enough space left on

the CF card, only the overwrite function is

available.

zProtected movies cannot be edited.

zIt may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If

the battery pack runs out of charge partway through, edited

movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, use a fully

charged battery pack or separately sold Compact Power Adapter

CA-560 (p. 182).

zMovies with an original length of 1 second or more can be edited

in 1-frame units.

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Rotating Images in the Display

Images can be rotated 90° and 270° clockwise on the LCD monitor

(or in the viewfinder).

Select [Rotate] from the [

(Play)] menu.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Select an image you want to

rotate by turning the main dial or

by using the W or X arrow on the

omni selector and press the SET

button.

zThe image cycles to the next orientation

(90° J 270° J original) each time the

SET button is pressed.

Press the MENU button.

zThe Play menu appears again. Press the MENU button again to

close the menu.

zMovie images cannot be rotated.

zWhen images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of

images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software

used to download the images.

Original 90° 270°

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Playback, Erasing

Attaching Sound Memos to Images

In playback mode (including single image playback, index playback,

magnified playback and the review immediately after shooting in

Shooting mode) you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to

an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format.

Playing back the Sound Memos

Select in step 2 above. Images with sound memos are

displayed with the mark (standard display or detailed display).

To stop playback, press the SET button. To restart playback, press

the SET button again. You can adjust the volume using the S or T

arrow on the omni selector.

zImages can be magnified when rotated (p. 123).

zImages taken vertically with the auto rotate function (p. 119) set

to [On] will automatically be rotated to the vertical position when

viewed on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder).

Press the button while playing

back images.

zThe Sound Memo panel appears.

Select using the W or X arrow

on the omni selector, then press

the SET button.

zThe recording starts and the elapsed time

is displayed. Speak towards the

microphone of the camera.

zTo stop recording, press the SET button.

To restart recording, press the SET

button again.

zYou can add as many sound memos as

you like until their total time reaches 60

seconds.

zPress the button to end the sound

memo settings.

Sound Memo Panel

Attaching Sound Memos to Images (continued)

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Erasing the Sound Memos

Select in Step 2 on the previous page.

zYou cannot attach sound memos to movies.

zYou cannot record or playback sound notes for images that

already have an incompatible sound file attached. If you attempt

to record or play such images, the “Incompatible WAVE format”

message will display. Incompatible sound files can be deleted

with this camera.

zSound memos for protected images cannot be erased (p. 137).

zThe volume can be adjusted in the Set up menu (p. 49).

If you set [Mute] to [On] in the Set up menu (p. 49), no sound is

reproduced, however, you can resume the sound and adjust the

volume during movie playback by pressing the S or T arrow on

the omni selector.

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Playback, Erasing

Automated Playback (Slide Show)

Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 147).

Starting a Slide Show

All images or a selection of images on a CF card can be displayed

one-by-one in an automated slide show.

All Images Plays all the images on the CF card in order

Slide Show 1 – 3 Plays the images selected for each show in order.

In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Slide

Show] and press the SET button.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Press the S or T arrow on the

omni selector to select [Program].

Press the W or X arrow to select

between [All Images] or any one

of slide [Show 1] – [Show 3].

Press the S or T arrow on the

omni selector to select [Start] and

press the SET button.

zThe slide show will start and

automatically stop when the show is

done.

Pausing and Resuming a Slide Show

zPress the SET button to pause the show. Press it again to resume.

Fast Forwarding/Rewinding a Slide Show

zTurn the main dial or use the W or X arrow on the omni selector to

move to the previous or next image.

Stopping a Slide Show

Press the MENU button during a slide show to stop it and display the

slide show menu.

Automated Playback (Slide Show) (continued)

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Selecting Images for Slide Shows

You can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1-3. Up to 998

images may be marked per slide show. Images display in the order

of their selection.

When the slide show is over, press the MENU button.

zThe slide show menu appears again. Press the MENU button

again to close the menu.

zMovie images play for the length of time that they were recorded

regardless of the time set in the slide show settings.

zThe power saving function is disabled while a slide show plays

on the camera (p. 31).

Display the slide show menu

(p. 133).

Press the S arrow on the omni

selector to select [Program].

Press the W or X arrow to select

[Show 1], [Show 2] or [Show 3].

zA check mark will appear beside a show

already containing images.

Press the T, and W or X arrow on the omni selector

to choose [Select] and press the SET button.

Mark images to include in the

show.

Single Image Playback

zMove between images using the main

dial or the W or X arrow on the omni

selector and mark or remove marks from

images using the S or T arrow on the

omni selector.

zThe selection number and a check mark

appear at the top of selected images.

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Playback, Erasing

Index Playback

zPress the button to switch to index

playback (3 images).

zSelect an image using the main dial or

the W or X arrow on the omni selector

and mark or remove marks from images

using the S or T arrow on the omni

selector.

zThe selection number and a check mark

appears at the bottom of selected

images.

zAfter you press the SET button, you can

select all the images by selecting [Mark

all] using S or T on the omni selector

and pressing the SET button again. (You

can deselect all the images by selecting

[Clear all].)

zYou can select images using the main

dial or the W or X arrow on the omni

selector and change the settings using

the S or T arrow on the omni selector

after [Mark all] or [Clear all] has been

selected.

Press the MENU button.

zThe image selection screen will close.

Automated Playback (Slide Show) (continued)

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Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings

You can change the play time for all the images in a show and have

the show repeat itself continuously.

Play Time

Sets the duration that each image in a slide show is displayed.

The options are any one of 3 – 10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30

seconds and Manual.

Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have

been displayed or continues to display until stopped.

Display the slide show menu.

Select [Set up] using the W or X

arrow on the omni selector and

press the SET button.

Select [Play Time] or [Repeat]

using the S or T arrow on the

omni selector.

Select a setting using the W or X arrow on the omni

selector.

Press the MENU button.

zThe set up menu closes.

zThe display interval may vary somewhat for some images.

zSlide shows can be easily edited on a computer with the supplied

ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser software programs.

Play Time

zSelect a play time.

Repeat

zSelect [On] or [Off].

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Playback, Erasing

Protecting Images

You can protect important images from accidental erasure.

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

[Protect] and press the SET

button.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Select an image you want to

protect and press the SET button.

zThe icon appears on protected

images.

zTo remove the protection, press the SET

button again (in protection mode).

zYou can make the selection of images

easier by toggling between single image

playback and index playback with the

button.

Press the MENU button.

zThe protect window closes.

zPlease note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all

data, including protected images (p. 139) and other file types.

Please check the contents of a CF card before formatting it.

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Erasing Images Individually

Erasing All Images

1. In the [ (Play)] menu, select [Erase all] and press the SET

button.

• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 44).

The “Erase all images?” message appears.

2. Press the W or X arrow on the omni selector to select [OK] and

press the SET button.

• To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and press the SET

button.

Erasing

zPlease note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise

caution before erasing a file.

Select the image you wish to erase and press the

button.

Select [Erase] using the W or X

arrow on the omni selector and

press the SET button.

zTo cancel instead of erasing, select

[Cancel] and press the SET button.

zProtected images cannot be erased with the erase function

(p. 137).

zPlease note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise

caution before erasing a file.

zProtected images cannot be erased with the erase function

(p. 137).

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Playback, Erasing

Formatting a CF Card

You should always format a new CF card or one from which you

wish to erase all images and other data. Formatting may restore a

CF card if it returns an error or if the “ ” message displays.

zPlease note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all

data, including protected images and other file types. Please

check the contents of the CF card before formatting it.

In the [ (Set up)] menu, select

[Format] and press the SET button.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Press the W or X arrow on the

omni selector to select [OK] and

press the SET button.

zTo cancel formatting instead, select

[Cancel] and press the SET button.

zThe capacity of the CF card displayed

after formatting will be less than the rated

capacity written on the label of the CF

card. This is not a malfunction of the CF

card or camera.

zIf the camera does not work properly, the inserted CF card may

be malfunctioning. Reformatting the CF card may solve the

problem.

zWhen a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning,

reformatting it may solve the problem.

zCF cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral

device may not operate correctly. When that happens, reformat

the CF card with this camera. If formatting in the camera does

not work properly, turn the camera off and reinsert the CF card.

Then turn the camera back on and format again.

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About Printing

You can easily print images stored on the CF card by connecting the

camera to a direct print compatible printer with a cable and operating

the camera buttons. In addition, you can specify the images on your

CF card you want to print and how many copies you want (DPOF*

Print Settings), and then take the CF card to a participating photo lab

to have them printed out later.

This camera complies with the industry standard PictBridge,

therefore, you can connect the camera to non-Canon PictBridge

compliant printers and print images.

* Digital Print Order Format

Print Order

This manual explains the DPOF print settings. For information

on how to print images, refer to the Direct Print User Guide

supplied with the camera.

Also, refer to your printer’s manual.

Bubble Jet

Printer

CF Card Photo Lab

Card Photo

Printer

Direct Print Compatible Printer

Non-Canon PictBridge

compliant printers

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Print Order, Transferring

Refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct

print compatible printer (CP series or Bubble Jet printers)

information.

Direct Print Compatible Printing

zConnect the camera to the printer

zSet various print settings (except DPOF print settings)

zPrint

For details, see the Direct Print User Guide.

DPOF Print Settings

zSee Selecting Images for Printing (p. 142).

zSet the number of print copies (p. 142).

zSee Setting the Print Style (p. 144).

zStandard/Index/Both

zDate: On/Off

zFile Numbers: On/Off

For details, see the Direct Print User Guide.

DPOF Transfer Order

zSelect the images to download to a computer (p. 147).

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Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings)

You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the

number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is

extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing

service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer.

Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for instructions on how to select

print settings from the printer.

Selecting Images for Printing

zThe mark may appear on images that have had print marks

set by another DPOF compliant camera. These settings will be

overwritten by any print marks set by your camera.

zThe output of some digital printers or photo lab services may not

reflect the specified print settings.

zPrint settings cannot be set for movie images or RAW images.

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

[Print Order] and press the SET

button.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Press the W or X arrow on the

omni selector to select [Order]

and press the SET button.

Select images for printing.

Single Images

zWhen the print type (p. 144) is set to

[Standard] or [Both], select an image

using the main dial or the W or X arrow

on the omni selector. You can set the

number of copies (up to 99) to be printed

using the S or T arrow on the omni

selector.

Number of

Copies

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Print Order, Transferring

zWhen the print type (p. 144) is set to

[Index], select an image using the main

dial or the W or X arrow on the omni

selector and mark or remove marks from

images using the S or T arrow on the

omni selector. A check mark appears on

the marked image.

zYou can use the same procedures to

select images in index playback (3

images). Press the button to switch

between single image playback and

index playback.

All the Images on a CF Card

zPress the button to switch to index

playback (3 images).

zYou can set one copy of each image to

print by pressing the SET button, then

selecting [Mark all] using the S or T

arrow on the omni selector, and pressing

the SET button again.

zWhen the print type is set to [Standard] or

[Both], the setting for the number of print

copies can be changed for each image.

When [Index] is selected, the print

settings can be deleted. For the

instructions on changing settings, please

reread Step 3 from the beginning.

zYou can cancel all the settings by

selecting [Clear all].

Press the MENU button.

zThe selection mode will turn off and the Print Order menu will

reappear.

zImages are printed in order from oldest to newest by the shooting

date.

zA maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card.

zWhen [Print Type] is set to [Both], the number of copies can be

set. When it is set to [Index], the number of copies cannot be set

(only one copy will be printed).

zPrint settings can also be assigned to images with the supplied

software programs on a computer.

Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) (continued)

144

Setting the Print Style

Always select a print style after having selected the image you wish

to print.

The following print settings can be selected.

Type

Standard Prints one image per page

Index Prints the selected images together at a

reduced size in an index format

Both Prints the images in both the standard and

index formats

Date Adds the date to the print

File No. Adds the file number to the print

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

[Print Order] and press the SET

button.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Press the W or X arrow on the

omni selector to select [Set up]

and press the SET button.

Press the S or T arrow on the omni selector to

select [Print Type], [Date] or [File No.].

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Print Order, Transferring

Press the W or X arrow on the

omni selector to select a setting.

Print Type

zSelect [Standard], [Index] or [Both].

Date

zSelect [On] or [Off].

File No.

zSelect [On] or [Off].

Press the MENU button.

zThe set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear.

zWhen [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.]

cannot be set to [On] at the same time.

zWith CP printers, if [Print Type] is set to [Both], both [Date] and

[File No.] can be set to [On], however, only the file number is

printed for the index print.

zThe date prints as the date and time in the format specified in the

Set Date/Time menu (p. 26).

Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) (continued)

146

Resetting the Print Settings

The print settings can all be removed at once. The print type is reset

to [Standard] and the date and file number options are set to [Off].

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

[Print Order] and press the SET

button.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Press the W or X arrow on the

omni selector to select [Reset]

and press the SET button.

Press the W or X arrow on the

omni selector to select [OK] and

press the SET button.

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Print Order, Transferring

You can use the camera to specify settings for images before

downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for

instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. You cannot

use this function to transfer several images at once on Mac OS X

computers.

The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order

Format (DPOF) standards.

Selecting Images for Transferring

Image Transmission Settings (DPOF

Transfer Order)

zThe mark may appear on images that have had transfer

marks set by another DPOF compliant camera. These settings

will be overwritten by any transfer marks set by your camera.

In the [ (Play)] menu, select

[Transfer Order] and press the

SET button.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings

(p. 44).

Select [Order] using the W or X

arrow on the omni selector and

press the SET button.

zPressing [Reset] cancels the transfer

settings for all images on the CF card.

Selecting Images for Transferring (continued)

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Select images for transferring.

Single Images

zSelect an image using the main dial or

the W or X arrow on the omni selector

and mark or remove marks from images

using the S or T arrow on the omni

selector. A check mark appears on the

marked image.

zYou can use the same procedures to

select images in index playback (3

images). Press the button to switch

between single image playback and

index playback.

All the Images on a CF Card

zPress the button to switch to index

playback (3 images).

zThen press the SET button, and select

[Mark all] using the S or T arrow on the

omni selector and press the SET button

again. (If you select [Clear all] instead of

[Mark all], you can remove marks from all

the images.)

zYou can select images using the main

dial or the W or X arrow on the omni

selector and change the settings using

the S or T arrow on the omni selector

after [Mark all] or [Clear all] has been

selected.

Press the MENU button.

zThe selection mode will turn off and the Transfer Order menu will

reappear.

zImages are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the

shooting date.

zA maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card.

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Connecting

Download images taken with the camera to a computer in one of the

following ways:

zConnect the camera to a computer with the USB cable

You can then download images directly from the camera to a

computer.

zDirectly from the CF card

Using a card adapter or a card reader, you can download images

directly from the CF card.

Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via

the USB Cable

After the software is installed, you can use it to easily download

images and print them or send them by e-mail.

Downloading Images to a Computer

zThe camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your

computer before installing the driver and software. If this

happens, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the

Software Starter Guide.

Install the driver and the software applications

bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk.

zPlease see the Software Starter Guide for information on system

requirements and installation instructions.

IMPORTANT

You must install the software and driver bundled on the

supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your

computer if you are using any of the following operation

systems:

Windows 98 (including Second Edition)/Windows 2000/

Windows Me/Mac OS 9.0 – 9.2

Connecting the Camera to a Computer Via the USB Cable (continued)

150

Connect the supplied interface cable to the

computer’s USB port and the camera’s DIGITAL

terminal.

zYou do not need to turn off the computer or camera when making

a USB connection.

zPlease refer to your computer manual for information regarding the

location of the USB port.

zThe camera’s LCD monitor (or viewfinder) will blank out when the

connection to the computer is complete and the power/mode

indicator will light yellow.

For information about what to do after making the connection,

please refer the Software Starter Guide.

USB port Interface cable

Interface cable

To disconnect the cable from the camera: Hold

the cable connector firmly at both sides and pull

it straight out.

DIGITAL terminal

1. Open the terminal cover with

your fingernail.

2. Hold the USB connector so

the side is up, then insert

it into the DIGITAL terminal

securely.

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Connecting

Downloading Images without Installing the Software

(Windows XP and Mac OS X (v.10.1 or v.10.2) only)

If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v.10.1 or v.10.2), you

can use the software distributed with these operating systems to

download images (JPEG format only) without installing the

software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This

is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the

software is not installed.

However, please note that there are certain limitations to

downloading images with this method. For more details, please

refer to the supplied For Windows® XP and Mac OS X Users

leaflet.

1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer’s USB port

and the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. (Refer to Step 2 of

page 150)

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to download the images.

zIt is recommended to power the camera with the separately sold

Compact Power Adapter CA-560 when connected to a computer

(p. 182).

zAll procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2.0

compliant board are not guaranteed.

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Downloading Directly from a CF Card

Eject the CF card from the camera, and

insert it into a CF card reader connected

to the computer.

zIf you are using a PC card reader or PC

card slot in your computer, first insert the

CF card into a PC card adapter (sold

separately), and then insert the PC card

adapter into the computer’s PC card

reader or PC card slot.

Double-click the icon of the drive with the CF card.

Copy images from the card into a folder of your choice

on the hard disk.

zThe images are stored in the [xxxCANON] folders located under

the [DCIM] folder (where xxx is a three-digit number from 100 to

998) (p. 120).

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Connecting

A 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 on a TV Set

Turn off the camera (p. 30).

zAlso turn the television off.

Attach AV Cable AVC-DC300 to

the A/V OUT terminal on the

camera.

Plug the other ends of the AV

cable to the video in and audio in

jacks on the TV.

Turn on the TV and switch it to Video mode.

Turn the mode lever to or (p. 29, 30).

zThe image will appear on the TV. Shoot or play back images as

usual.

zNo image will appear on the LCD monitor (or in the viewfinder)

when the camera is connected to a TV monitor.

zThe video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to

accommodate different regional standards (p. 50). The default

setting will vary between regions.

NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, etc.

PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.

If an incorrect video system is set, the output image will not

display properly.

zIf the TV is a stereo model, you can plug the audio plug into

either the left or right Audio In jack. Please refer to the TV’s

manual for details.

zA TV set cannot be used in mode.

To the Video

In Jack

To the Audio

In Jack

Black

Plug

Yellow

Plug

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My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up,

shutter, operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has three

choices.

e.g. Start-up image

The [ ] option features science fiction related images and sounds.

The [ ] option features animals.

Changing My Camera Settings

Customizing the Camera (My Camera

Settings)

Turn on the camera and press the MENU button.

zThe [ (Rec.)] or [ (Play)] menu appears.

Select the [ (My Camera)]

menu using the X arrow on the

omni selector.

zPressing the JUMP button also switches

between the menu tabs.

Select a menu item using the S

or T arrow on the omni selector,

then select setting content using

the W or X arrow on the omni

selector.

[1] [] []

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My Camera Settings

Press the MENU button.

zPressing the MENU button closes the menu and makes the

settings take effect.

zIn Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter

button halfway. (In Playback mode, the menu closes when the

shutter button is pressed halfway and the camera switches to

shooting mode.)

zIf you select [Theme] in Step 3, you can select a consistent

theme for each of the My Camera Settings.

zIf [Mute] in the [ (Set up)] menu is set to [On], no sound is

reproduced even if each sound item such as [Start-up Sound],

[Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Selftimer Sound] is set

to another setting than [ (Off)]. (Note that the error warning

sound beeps even when the Mute setting is [On].)

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Registering the My Camera Settings

Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can

be added as My Camera settings to the [ ] and [ ] menu items.

You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s

images and sounds to the camera.

The following menu items can be saved to the camera.

Registering CF Card Images and Sounds

zStart-up Image zSelftimer Sound

zStart-up Sound zShutter Sound

zOperation Sound

Turn the mode lever to (Playback) and press the

MENU button.

zThe [ (Play)] menu appears.

Select the [ (My Camera)]

menu using the X arrow on the

omni selector.

zPressing the JUMP button also switches

between the menu tabs.

Select the menu item you wish to

on the omni selector, then select

[] or [] using the W or X

arrow on the omni selector.

z appears.

Press the INFO. button.

zAn image appears.

[Start-up Image] J Step 5a, 6a

[Start-up Sound], [Shutter Sound],

[Operation Sound], [Selftimer Sound] J

Step 5b, 6b

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My Camera Settings

Select the image you wish to

arrow or on the omni

selector.

Press the SET button.

Select [ (Record)] using

the W or X arrow on the omni

selector, then press the SET

button.

zRecording starts.

zRecording stops when the set

amount of time has passed.

Start-up Sound: 1 second

Operation Sound: 0.3 second

Selftimer Sound: 2 seconds

Shutter Sound: 0.3 second

Select [ (Register)] using the W or X arrow on

the omni selector and press the SET button.

Select [OK] using the W or X

arrow on the omni selector and

press the SET button.

zSounds recorded using the Sound Memo function (p. 131), RAW

images and movies cannot be registered as My Camera settings.

zWhen you register new My Camera settings, the previously

registered settings are erased.

Registering the My Camera Settings (continued)

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File Format of My Camera Settings

My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats.

However, CF card images shot with this camera can be registered

as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats.

zStart-up Image

zStart-up Sound, Operation Sound, Selftimer Sound

and Shutter Sound

Any file format other than those described above cannot be used with this

camera.

An example of this function is to record “Say cheese” as a self-timer

sound so the camera will replay this sound 2 seconds before the

photo is taken. You could also record cheerful music to bring out the

natural smiles of your subjects, or so they can strike a pose fitting

the music. In these ways you can customize your camera by

creating and adding new My Camera settings.

• Recording image format JPEG (Base line JPEG)

• Sampling rate 4:2:0 or 4:2:2

• Image size 320 x 240 pixels

• File size 20 KB or less

• Recording format WAVE (monaural)

• Quantization bit 8 bit

• Sampling frequency 11.025 kHz and 8.000 kHz

• Recording time

11.025 kHz 8.000 kHz

Start-up Sound 1.0 sec. or less 1.3 sec. or less

Operation Sound 0.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less

Selftimer Sound 2.0 sec. or less 2.0 sec. or less

Shutter Sound 0.3 sec. or less 0.4 sec. or less

See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information

on creating and adding My Camera files.

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The following error and message codes may appear on the display

panel.

Error Codes

Message Codes

List of Error/Message Codes

(XX: number)

: The camera has experienced a problem. Turn off the

power, wait a second, and then try shooting or playing

back. If the error code appears repeatedly, there is a

problem. Note the error code number and take the camera

in for servicing. If an error code appears immediately after

a shot, there is a chance that the image was not recorded.

Check the image in playback mode.

: Playing back image.

: Connected to computer in PC connection mode.

: Adequate battery charge.

: Low battery charge. Charge the battery as soon as possible to

use for any length of time.

: Battery charge low, camera will not operate. Immediately

recharge or replace the battery pack with a charged one.

: No CF card in camera, CF card/battery cover is open, or CF card

error.

: Power turned on while holding the lens. Turn power off and on

again.

: Intervalometer is set (shoots images automatically at set time

intervals). (The number of remaining shots display after the first

images is shot.)

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The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder).

zFor messages which may appear when a printer is connected,

refer to the Direct Print User Guide.

List of Messages

Resetting: Resetting all the camera and menu settings to default

Busy... : Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF card.

Resetting settings to default.

No memory card: You attempted to shoot or play back images without a

CF card installed.

Cannot record!: You attempted to shoot an image without a CF card

installed.

Memory card error!: CF card has experienced an anomaly.

Memory card full: CF card is too full to accommodate more images or

print settings.

Naming error!: The file could not be created because there is a file

with the same name as the directory that the camera

is attempting to create, or the highest possible file

number has already been reached. In the Set up

menu, please set [File No. Reset] to [On]. After you

save all the images you wish to retain onto a

computer, format the CF card (p. 139). Please note

that formatting will erase all the existing images and

other data.

Change the battery

pack:

Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera.

Replace it immediately with a charged battery pack or

recharge it.

No image: No images recorded on CF card.

Image too large: You attempted to play back an image larger than

4064 x 3048 pixels.

Incompatible JPEG

format:

You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG

file.

Corrupted data: You attempted to play back an image with corrupted

data.

RAW: You attempted to play back an image recorded in an

incompatible RAW format.

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Cannot magnify!: You attempted to magnify an image that was

photographed with another camera, recorded in a

different format, or edited on a computer.

Cannot rotate: You attempted to rotate an image that was

photographed with another camera, recorded in a

different format, or edited on a computer.

Unidentified Image: You attempted to play back an image that was

recorded in a special format (proprietary format used

by the camera of another manufacturer, etc.) or a

movie clip recorded by another camera.

Incompatible WAVE

format:

Cannot attach sound memos to the image because

the image has some sound file recorded in an

inappropriate format.

Protected!: You attempted to erase a protected image.

Too many marks: Too many images have been marked with print

settings, transfer settings or slide show settings.

Cannot process any more.

Unselectable image: You attempted to set the print settings for a non-

JPEG file.

Cannot complete!:

Couldn’t save the print, transfer or slide show

settings.

Cannot edit: Slide show settings file is corrupted.

Cannot register this

image!:

You attempted to register an image recorded with

another camera or shot in the RAW format as a start-

up image.

Cannot change!: You attempted to change to the RAW format an

image that was shot with the digital zoom or that was

already recorded in the RAW format.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution

Camera will not

operate

Power is not turned on zTurn on the camera.

JTurning the Power On/

Off (p. 29)

CF card/battery cover

opened

zConfirm that the CF card/

battery cover is securely

closed.

Insufficient battery

voltage

([ ] lights in display

panel)

zFully charge the battery

before installing it in the

camera.

zUse a compact power

adapter.

Poor contact between

camera and battery

terminals

zWipe the terminals with a

clean, dry cloth.

Camera will not

record

Camera is in playback or

computer/printer

connection mode

zSwitch the camera to

Shooting mode.

J See Switching between

Shooting and Playback

(p. 31).

zDuring a computer or

printer connection,

disconnect the interface

cable before switching the

camera to shooting mode.

Flash is charging

(Blinking on LCD

monitor/in viewfinder)

Wait until stops blinking

and lights steadily,

signaling that the flash is

charged, then press the

shutter button.

CF card full zInsert a new CF card.

zIf required, download the

images to a computer and

erase them from the CF

card to make space.

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Camera will not

record

CF card not formatted

correctly

zFormat CF card.

J See Formatting a CF

Card (p. 139).

zIf reformatting doesn’t

work, the CF card logic

circuits may be damaged.

Contact the nearest

Canon Customer Support

Help Desk.

Cannot play back You attempted to play

back images shot with

another camera or

images edited at a

computer.

zComputer images can be

added to the camera using

the bundled software

program ZoomBrowser

EX or ImageBrowser.

See the ZoomBrowser

EX/ImageBrowser

Software User Guide

(PDF).

File name was changed

with a computer or file

location was changed.

zSet the file name or

location to the file format/

structure of the camera.

(See About File and

Folder Numbers (p. 120).)

Lens will not retract CF card/battery cover

opened with camera on

zClose the CF card/battery

cover, then turn off the

camera.

CF card/battery cover

opened while camera

was recording to CF card

(warning signal)

zClose the CF card/battery

cover, then turn off the

camera.

Battery pack

consumed quickly

Battery pack capacity

reduced because of

disuse for one year or

more after being fully

charged

zReplace the battery pack

with a new one.

Battery life exceeded zReplace the battery pack

with a new one.

Battery pack will not

charge

Battery life exceeded zReplace the battery pack

with a new one.

Problem Cause Solution

Troubleshooting (continued)

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Battery pack will not

charge

Poor contact between

battery pack and battery

charger

zClean the battery

terminals with a clean dry

cloth.

zAttach the battery pack to

the battery charger

securely.

zInsert the plug of the

battery charger firmly into

the power outlet.

Image is blurred or

out of focus

Camera moved zBe careful not to move the

camera when pressing the

shutter button.

zUse a tripod at slow

shutter speeds when the

camera shake warning

appears.

Subject out of focal range zEnsure that there is at

least 50 cm (1.6 ft.)

between the camera lens

and subject.

zUse Macro mode when

the distance to the subject

is as follows:

10 – 50 cm (3.9 – 1.6 ft)

(Wide angle end – 63 mm)*

30 – 50 cm (1.0 – 1.6 ft)

(63 – 90 mm)*

zYou can also use Super

Macro mode when the

distance to the subject is 3

to 30 cm (1.2 in. to 1.0 ft.)

(42 to 90 mm)*.

* Zoom position (35mm film

equivalent)

Subject is hard to focus

zUse the focus lock or the

manual focus to shoot the

image.

J See Shooting Problem

Subjects for the Autofocus

(p. 112).

Problem Cause Solution

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Subject in recorded

image is too dark

Insufficient light for

shooting

zSet the built-in flash to on.

zUse a high-output

externally mounted flash.

Subject dark in

comparison to the

background

zSet the exposure

compensation to a

positive (+) setting.

zUse the AE lock or spot

metering function.

J See Locking the

Exposure Setting (AE

Lock) (p. 104) and

Switching between Light

Metering Modes (p. 90).

Subject too far for flash to

reach

zTo use the built-in flash,

shoot within 50 cm to

5.0 m (1.6 to 16 ft.) of the

subject at the maximum

wide angle and within 1 to

3.5 m (3.3 to 11 ft.) at the

maximum telephoto

setting.

zUse an externally

mounted flash with a large

output.

zRaise the ISO sensitivity

and then shoot.

J See Changing the ISO

Speed (p. 99).

The ND filter is On. zSet [ND Filter] to [Off].

J See Using the ND Filter

(p. 118).

Problem Cause Solution

Troubleshooting (continued)

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Subject in recorded

image is too bright

Subject too close causing

flash to be too bright

zAdjust the flash output

with the flash exposure

compensation function

(p. 107).

Subject bright in

comparison to the

background

zSet the exposure

compensation to a

negative (–) setting.

zUse the AE lock or spot

metering function.

J See Locking the

Exposure Setting (AE

Lock) (p. 104) and

Switching between Light

Metering Modes (p. 90).

zSet [ND Filter] to [On].

J See Using the ND Filter

(p. 118).

Light shining directly on

subject or reflected off

subject into camera

zChange the shooting

angle.

Flash set to On zSet the flash to Auto or

Off.

A vertical bar of light

(red, purple) appears

on the LCD monitor/

in the viewfinder

Subject too bright zThis is a normal

occurrence in devices

containing CCDs and

does not constitute a

malfunction. (This red bar

of light will not be

recorded when shooting

still photos, but it will be

recorded when shooting

movies.)

Problem Cause Solution

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White dots or white

asterisks appear on

the image

Light from the flash has

reflected off dust particles

or insects in the air. This

occurs more frequently in

the following conditions:

• When shooting at the

wide angle end.

• When shooting with a

high aperture value in

the aperture-priority AE

mode.

zThis is a phenomenon that

occurs with digital

cameras and does not

constitute a malfunction.

Flash will not fire Flash set to Off zSet the flash to Auto or On.

Image not showing on

Incorrect video system

setting

zSet the video system to

the appropriate setting,

NTSC or PAL, for your TV

(p. 50).

Shooting mode set to

(Stitch Assist)

zThe output will not appear

on a TV monitor in

(Stitch Assist) mode.

Shoot in a different mode.

Zoom will not

operate

Zoom ring turned while

shooting in movie mode

zOperate the zoom before

shooting in movie mode.

[Convert] set to other

than [None]

zIf any conversion lens is

mounted, remove it and set

[Converter] to [None].

J See Setting the Camera

Lens to the Most

Appropriate Position

(p. 180).

Camera set to Super

Macro mode

zCancel Super Macro

mode.

J See Super Macro Mode

(p. 75).

CF card image

reading is slow

Recording images

on the CF card takes

too long

Currently used CF card

has been formatted in a

different device.

zUse a CF card formatted

with this camera.

J See Formatting a CF

Card (p. 139).

Problem Cause Solution

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Using the Wireless Controller

Installing the Battery

Install the date battery (CR2025) into the Wireless Controller WL-

DC100 before use.

Removing the Battery

To remove the date battery, pull it in the direction of the arrow.

Appendix

zBe particularly careful to keep the date batteries out of the reach

of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child

swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could damage

the stomach or intestinal wall.

Place your fingertip on c and press it in the direction

of the arrow while placing another fingertip on d and

removing the battery holder.

Place the date battery in the battery holder with the

negative terminal (–) facing up. Then replace the

battery holder into the wireless controller.

If you ever dispose of your camera, first remove the date

battery for recycling according to the recycling system of

your country.

Removing

the Battery

Negative

Terminal

(–)

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen

geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg

zijn, moet u ze niet weggoolen

maar inleveren als KCA

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Shooting/Playback

The wireless controller can be used to shoot or play back. The

wireless controller can be operated from an approximate distance of

up to 5 m (16.4 ft.) from the front remote sensor (2) and

approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) from the side remote sensor (1).

z Shooting

Press the / button on the camera until the icon appears in

the display panel, then shoot the image.

When Macro Ring Lite MR-

14EX or Macro Twin Lite

MT-24EX is mounted on

the camera, it will block the

front remote sensor 2. In

this case, aim the wireless

controller toward the side

remote sensor 1.

Transmitter 12

Remote Sensors

cCompose the image with the

zoom ring.

dPress the shutter button.

The camera will shoot the image

after the time set in [Wireless

Delay] in the Rec. menu has

elapsed (0 seconds, 2 seconds

or 10 seconds).

zEach press of this button

switches the information view

mode between No Information

and Information View.

Using the Wireless Controller (continued)

170

z Playback

appears on the display panel.

zThe operable range of the wireless controller will shorten under

the following circumstances.

• When the wireless controller is used at an angle to the remote

sensor.

• When strong light strikes the camera.

• When the battery is weak.

zThe movie editing and printing functions are not available.

zWhen you fix the camera to a tripod and shoot still images, aim

the remote controller’s transmitter at remote sensor 1 (see the

first illustration on page 169) to operate the camera from the side

without touching the camera. This prevents camera shake when

shooting just like using a remote release. You should set

[Wireless Delay] in the Rec. menu to [0 sec.] when you use this

method.

zDisplay the next image

zIn magnified mode, these

buttons move the magnified

area around the image.

zIn index playback, these

buttons move the image

selection.

zEach press of this button cycles

the information view mode.

zThe display cycles between

magnifications of approximately

2.5, 5 and 10.

zDisplay images in sets of nine

(index playback).

Display the

previous image

zPlay back the

movie images

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Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold

Separately)

You can make your flash photography even clearer and more

natural appearing with the use of a separately sold externally

mounted flash.

The camera’s auto exposure function will operate with a Canon

Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 550EX, a Macro Ring Lite MR-

14EX or a Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX (p. 174). (Except with the M

mode or when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual].) Other flashes may

fire manually or not fire at all.

Please check the manual for your flash.

* Certain functions noted in the manuals for the Canon Speedlite 220EX,

380EX, 420EX, 550EX, the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite

MT-24EX cannot be performed when mounted on this camera. Please read

this guide before using one of these flashes on the camera.

Attach the flash to the camera’s

hot shoe.

Turn the external flash on and turn the mode lever to

(Shooting).

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) (continued)

172

Turn the mode dial to a position other than or

Speedlite 220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 550EX, Macro Ring Lite

MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX

zThe flash will automatically adjust its output in the , , ,

,P,Tv and Av modes when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto]. The

maximum flash synchro shutter speed is 1/250 second.

zIn M mode or when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], the flash will

fire with manual adjustments. The maximum flash synchro shutter

speed in this case is 1/250 second. Set the aperture to an

appropriate value according to the flash’s guide number and the

distance to the subject. Check the camera’s ISO sensitivity setting

since the flash’s guide number will change with the ISO value.

zWhen [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], the flash output can be

adjusted. When [Flash Adjust] is set to [Auto] the flash exposure

compensation can be adjusted (p. 107).

zIn M mode or when [Flash Adjust] is set to [Manual], the output of

an externally mounted flash can be adjusted in the flash output

adjustment screen (p. 108). When a Speedlite 550EX, a Macro

Ring Lite MR-14EX or a Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX is mounted on

the camera, you can adjust the flash output from either the flash or

the camera. (The flash setting overrides the camera setting when

both are set.) To set it from the flash, you are recommended to use

the flash’s manual mode. You can also adjust the flash output

even when the camera is set to the E-TTL automatic flash

exposure compensation mode by changing the flash exposure

compensation setting. In this situation, the +2 step setting fires the

flash at full intensity.

To shoot with the flash, you are recommended to set the white

balance to the (Flash) setting.

Other Canon Flashes

zSince other flashes fire at full strength, set the shutter speed and

aperture accordingly. Set the shutter speed to 1/125 second or

slower, and set the aperture to a value appropriate to the flash’s

guide number and the distance to the subject.

You are recommended to set the white balance to (Flash) to

shoot.

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Press the shutter button halfway.

zThe flash is charged when its pilot lamp lights up.

Press the shutter button all the way to shoot the

image.

zThe externally mounted flash will not fire in , or

continuous shooting.

zThe Bracket mode cannot be used for flash photography. If the

flash fires, only one image gets recorded.

zFlashes (especially high-voltage flashes) or flash accessories

made by other manufacturers may override certain camera

functions or cause a camera malfunction.

zThe following functions can be used with a Speedlite 220EX,

380EX, 420EX or 550EX.

• Auto Exposure (Use the E-TTL mode with a 550EX)

• FE Lock (Not available in M mode)

• Flash Sync (1st-curtain/2nd-curtain) (2nd-curtain priority with

Speedlite 550EX)

• Daylight Synchro

• Slow Synchro

• Flash Exposure Compensation (When Speedlite 550EX is

used, if flash exposure adjustments are made both from the

camera and the flash, the 550EX’s flash exposure

compensation setting takes precedence when the flash is set to

E-TTL mode. The camera’s flash exposure compensation

setting will not activate.)

• Auto Zoom (Not available with the 220EX)

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) (continued)

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How to Mount Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro

Twin Lite MT-24EX

The separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58C is required

to mount Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX on

the camera.

zConversion Lens Adapter LA-

DC58C can be divided into the

rear and front parts. Normally, it

should be used joined together.

However, if you wish to use the

whole range of the zoom, remove

the front part and attach only the

rear part to the camera.

When Only the Rear Part of Conversion Lens Adapter LA-

DC58C is Used

zNever attach any filters or close-up lenses. The lens hits the

filter or close-up lens when zoomed in and that may cause

damage.

Turn off the camera. Then press

and hold the ring release button

and remove the outer ring on the

lens.

Rear

part

Front

part

Attaching

Removing

I Facing the camera

Ring Release Button

Ring

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Attach the conversion lens

adapter so that its z meets the

lens’ and turn it in the

direction of the arrow until z

meets S.

zIf you plan to attach Close-up Lens 500D

(p. 178), do it after you attach this

adapter.

Attach the controller to the

camera’s hot shoe.

Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX

Press and hold the release

buttons on both sides of Macro

Ring Lite MR-14EX and fit it into

the conversion lens adapter.

Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX

Press and hold the release button

on the top of the external ring and

fit it into the conversion lens

adapter.

zAttach the flash heads to their respective

flash head mounts.

Release buttons

Release

buttons

Flash Heads

Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) (continued)

176

Press the button to set the camera to Macro mode

and set [ND Filter] to [On].

zMacro mode (p. 73)

zND filter (p. 118)

zWhen Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX is

mounted on the camera using Conversion Lens Adapter LA-

DC58C with its two parts joined, shooting in wide angle could

cause dark shadows on the image.

zWhen Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX is

mounted on the camera using only the rear part of Conversion

Lens Adapter LA-DC58C, shooting in telephoto could block flash

light.

zWhen 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 just by setting the camera’s shooting mode

to P,Av or Tv.

You are recommended to set the aperture in Av or M mode for

full-fledged macro flash photography.

zThe following functions can be used with Macro Ring Lite MR-

14EX or Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX mounted.

• E-TTL Automatic Flash Exposure Compensation

•FE Lock

• Flash Sync (1st-curtain/2nd-curtain)

(The flash’s 2nd-curtain setting takes precedence.)

• Daylight Synchro

• Slow Synchro

• Flash Exposure Compensation

zWhen exposure compensation settings are selected on both the

camera and the Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX and Macro Twin Lite

MT-24EX, the macro ring lite setting takes precedence (when in

E-TTL mode) and the camera setting is overridden.

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Using the Tele-converter (Sold Separately)/

Close-up Lens (Sold Separately)

The separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58C is required

to use the separately sold Tele-converter TC-DC58A and Close-up

Lens 500D (58 mm) with the camera. Conversion Lens Adapter LA-

DC58C is a combination of rear and front parts, however, use them

as a single, joined unit.

(No other tele-converters and close-up lenses can be used.)

Set [Converter] in the Rec. menu correctly when Conversion Lens

Adapter LA-DC58C or Close-up Lens 500D (58 mm) is mounted on

the camera (p. 180).

zMake sure that the tele-converter/close-up lens is firmly screwed

onto the conversion lens. Injury from glass shards can occur if

the lens loosens and falls off.

zNever aim the tele-converter/close-up lens directly at the sun or

bright lights. There is a risk of damage to eyesight.

When Using a Tripod with Tele-converter TC-DC58A

Mounted on the Camera

zBe sure to attach the tripod to the tele-converter’s tripod socket.

If you attach the tripod to the camera’s tripod socket, there is a

danger that the tripod will fall because of the tele-converter’s

weight, causing damage or injury.

Bottom of the Camera

Use this tripod socket.Never use

Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58C

Tele-converter

TC-DC58A

Using the Tele-converter (Sold Separately)/Close-up Lens (Sold Separately) (continued)

178

Tele-converter TC-DC58A

This 58 mm-threaded diameter magnifying conversion lens is for

taking telephoto shots. The lens changes the focal length of the

camera body’s lens by a factor of 1.5x.

Close-up Lens 500D (58 mm)

This lens, with a 58 mm-threaded diameter, makes close-up

shooting easier. You can magnify a subject 33 cm (1.0 ft.) away from

the tip of the lens more than by using the camera’s Macro mode.

zUse the tele-converter lens with the focal length set to the

maximum telephoto setting. Using the zoom at other settings

may cause dark shadows on the image. If you set [Converter] in

the Rec. menu to [TC-DC58A], the zoom will move to the

telephoto end automatically (p. 180).

zAn externally mounted flash may not automatically adjust its

flash coverage when a conversion lens is mounted on the

camera.

zDo not attach filters or lens hoods to the tele-converter.

zIf you use the built-in flash, a portion of the image appears to be

blocked by the lens hood.

zSet the focal length of the camera’s lens close to the telephoto

end when using the close-up lens. If you set [Converter] in the

Rec. menu to [500D], the zoom will move to the telephoto end

automatically (p. 180).

zYou are recommended to use Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX or

Macro Twin Lite MT- 24EX for flash photography with the close-

up lens mounted on the camera.

zIf you use the built-in flash, a portion of the image appears to be

blocked and dark.

zBe sure to use Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58C when you

attach the close-up lens.

It is possible to attach the close-up lens to the camera using the

supplied filter adapter, however, the camera will not shoot

properly.

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Mounting the Lenses

Turn off the camera. Then press

and hold the ring release button

and remove the outer ring of the

lens.

Attach the conversion lens

adapter so that its z meets the

lens’ and turn it in the

direction of the arrow until z

meets S.

Mount the lens by turning it in the direction of the

arrow.

Ring Release Button

Ring

Tele-converter

TC-DC58A

Using the Tele-converter (Sold Separately)/Close-up Lens (Sold Separately) (continued)

180

Setting the Camera Lens to the Most Appropriate

Position

Turn the mode lever to (Shooting) and press the

MENU button.

zThe [ (Rec.)] menu appears.

Select [Converter] using the S or

T arrow on the omni selector,

then select the name of the

mounted lens using the W or X

arrow on the omni selector.

zIf you select [TC-DC58A], the zoom

moves to the telephoto end. Zoom

operation is possible, however, it is

limited to the area near the telephoto end.

zIf you select [500D], the zoom will be

fixed to the telephoto end.

Press the MENU button.

zThe icon of the selected lens in Step 2

appears on the LCD monitor (or in the

viewfinder) at the position where the

zoom magnifications usually appear.

(Zoom magnifications do not appear

when you see this icon.)

: Tele-converter

: Close-up lens

zThe [Converter] setting is stored in the

camera’s memory. Therefore, when you

turn on the camera next time, the zoom

moves to the telephoto end.

Be sure to set [Converter] to [None] after

you remove the tele-converter/close-up

lens.

Icon of the

selected lens

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zThe distance shown with the MF indicator (p. 114, 115) does not

change even if you change the [Converter] setting from [None].

zThe camera does not enter Macro mode when [Converter] is set

to any setting other than [None]. If the camera is currently in

Macro mode, Macro mode will be canceled when [Converter] is

set to another setting than [None].

zPlease note that the images will not merge properly with the

PhotoStitch program on a computer when they are shot in

mode with a conversion or close-up lens.

zTo protect the conversion lens, hold the camera’s lens with one

hand and screw the conversion lens onto the camera with the

other hand.

zCompletely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with

a lens blower brush before use. The camera may focus on any

dirt that remains.

zBe careful when handling the lenses so as not to get fingerprints

on them.

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Using a Compact Power Adapter (Sold

Separately)

You should use the separately sold Compact Power Adapter CA-

560 when using the camera for long periods of continuous use or for

connecting to a computer or printer.

Attach the power cord to the compact power adapter

and plug it into a power outlet.

Open the terminal cover and connect the DC plug of

the compact power adapter to the camera’s DC IN

terminal.

zAlways disconnect and unplug the compact power adapter after

use.

zAlways turn the camera’s power off before connecting or

disconnecting the compact power adapter.

zDo not use Compact Power Adapter CA-560 with any devices

other than those for which Battery Pack BP-511A, Battery Pack

BP-511, Battery Pack BP-512 or Battery Pack BP-514 are

specified.

To power

outlet

Compact Power Adapter CA-560

DC IN terminal

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Appendix

Using a Battery Charger (Sold Separately)

and Car Battery Cable (Sold Separately)

Combined use of Battery Charger CG-570 (sold separately) and Car

Battery Cable CB-570 (sold separately) lets you charge battery

packs (up to 2 at the same time) from a car’s cigarette lighter socket.

It is also possible to charge up to 2 battery packs at the same time

from a power outlet if you connect Compact Power Adapter CA-560

(sold separately) or Compact Power Adapter CA-570 (sold

separately) to Battery Charger CG-570. Battery Pack BP-511A,

Battery Pack BP-511, Battery Pack BP-512 and Battery Pack BP-

514 can be charged with these combinations.

Refer to each product’s manual on how to charge battery packs.

Battery Charger CG-570 Car Battery Cable CB-570

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Replacing the Date Battery

If the Set Date/Time menu appears when you turn on the camera

power, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings

have been lost. Please replace the battery with a generic CR2016

lithium coin battery with the following procedures.

Please note that the first date battery may appear to expire

relatively quickly after you purchase the camera. This is

because it is installed in the camera at the point of

manufacture, not when you make the purchase.

zBe particularly careful to keep the date batteries out of the reach

of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child

swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could damage

the stomach or intestinal wall.

Turn off the power and open the CF card/battery

cover (p. 21).

Remove the battery pack, then pull out the battery

holder by hooking your fingertip under the bottom of

the battery holder edge.

Push up the edge of the date battery with your

fingertip, then pull it in the direction of the arrow.

Place a new date battery into the date battery holder

with the negative terminal (–) facing upward.

Negative

Terminal (–)

Battery holder

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Appendix

Camera Care and Maintenance

Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens,

viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts.

Replace the date battery holder, replace the battery

pack and close the battery cover.

If you ever dispose of your camera, first remove the date

battery for recycling according to the recycling system of

your country.

Camera body : Wipe the body clean with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens

wiper.

Lens : First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt,

then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly

with a soft cloth.

zNever use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or

lens. If dirt remains, contact the nearest Canon

Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate

Canon Customer Support leaflet.

Viewfinder

LCD Monitor

: Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If

necessary, gently wipe the viewfinder and LCD monitor

with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove

stubborn dirt.

zNever rub or press forcefully on the LCD monitor or

viewfinder. These actions may damage them or lead to

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